Following the alert of a breach warning, the O04 will 
request authorisation from the O5 council. After 3 
minutes of no response, the system will request 
authorisation from administration staff. If no valid 
response is received within 1 minute, the system will 
request authorisation from any foreign site. If no 
responses are confirmed after 4 minutes, the system will 
enter "light lockdown", sealing all doors, ventilation, 
utilities and power from the outside. If no response from 
any of the aforementioned sources if given within 20 
minutes following, the site will be presumed lost or 
unrecoverable, and will as default trigger the automatic 
destruction of the site, through nuclear warheads 
(RED-600) or kinetic energy devices (BLACK-5). This 
process can be cancelled at any point by appropriate 
outside sources, but not by on-site staff to prevent 
corrupted intervention. 


LOCKDOWN INTENSITY DEGREE 


A Lockdown Intensity Degree (LID), refers to three 
values; a numerical and alphabetical character, and a set 
of specialised coordinates, indicating in total the precise 
and readable condition of an apparent site-lockdown. 
This designation code system is most effective when 
requesting the support of a re-containment MTF or 
other body unaware of the current situation. Incidents 
have occurred in the past involving a failure to 
understand the situation due to an extensive/unreadable 
description, leading to the creation of the LID system as 
an effective replacement, utilising soeed and response 
time to maximise capability of an external MTF unit. 


DECIPHERING 


Deciphering a LID is short and simple. An example would 
be "3/A*/921-3-81". The first numerical value refers to the 
approximated number of un-contained anomalous 
objects, or other hostile combatants involved in the 
breach; the alphabetical value indicating the "intensity 
grade" [A, B, C, D]; and the string of integers specifying 
the affected areas and coordinates. 


INTENSITY GRADE: 


"Intensity grade" is considered one of the most vague 
aspects of the LID system, and is more appropriately 
utilised as a one-character description of the current 
intensity of the breach. "Grade-A" often is issued to 
illustrate a maximum-class priority, involving the possible 
escape of several Keter-class SCP objects, a substantial 
threat to public exposure, a requirement of the on-site 
nuclear devices to be detonated, or the complete loss of 
the facility. "Grade-D" may involve a minimal threat, with 
few Safe/Euclid SCP objects uncontained, or the loss of 
several escaped D-Class personnel. 


On occasion, a LID code may be issued with an intensity 
grade followed by a unique character. "Grade A*", 
"Grade A+" or "Grade A-" each refer to an "evaluated" 
threat. "A+" is often used to warn of an escaped Large- 
Scale Aggressor (Such as SCP-682), suggesting a 
response of a heavily-armed battalion-strength MTF such 
as Eta-5 or Nu-7. "A-" refers to a possible threat of public 
exposure including loss of Foundation secrecy, advising 
for an MTF response such as MTF—Gamma-—5. "A*" 
involves a dimensional or incorporeal threat, requesting 
support from a group advanced and specialised MTFs 
including MTF-Zeta-9, MTF-Epsilon-11 or MTF- 
Lambda-5. In more complex incidents, multiple 
supporting-symbols can be used to provide further 
additional information at once. 


"UNCONTAINED" UNIT: 


The "uncontained unit" (first value) is not always accurate 
at indicating the quantity of hostile combatants. The 
value is likely to change continually on a ratio dependant 
on the "intensity grade", and issues an approximated, not 
definite number. 


A high uncontained unit is also not necessarily a 
substantial threat. Many SCP objects are incapable of 
self-movement, but the value should be utilised as an 
affective measurement or "scale" of the breach, providing 
the estimated requirements/time to re-contain all 
escaped SCP objects. 


AFFECTED AREAS: 


The final unit, a string of integers specifying the affected 
areas is readable following the order: units, compounds, 
site. An example consists of "921-3-81". The first integer 
specifies the quantity of affected units, in this case, being 
921 affected units. The second integer indicates the 
number of affected compounds, being 3. The final 
number states the site of interest, being Site-81. In 
total, the affected areas would read as "921 units 
affected in 3 compounds on Site-81". This system is 
considerably faster than providing specific coordinates, 
and has already been in usage since the first re- 
containment MTF units. 


LOCKDOWN CLASSIFICATIONS 


Lockdowns happen in a multitude of ways, and there are 
an even larger multitude of things you need to consider 
as a response. Categorising stops people panicking, and 
conveys a clear description much faster and more 
effective than a conversation. 


- Dr. Hayward, Retired Head of Site Safety Board. 


A lockdown is further assessed once MTF response 
teams arrive, and given a specific Lockdown 
classification, including a more complete description. A 
lockdown classification has multiple purposes, setting the 
definite priority of the lockdown on a scale, selecting 
specific MTFs, authorising ARIls (Automated Response 
Initiatives)', and providing confirmation regarding code of 
conduct to the Ethics Committee. Lockdown 
classifications are set into 9 "categories", labeled by 
characters taken from the Ancient Greek Language. This 
system is used universally across sites. 


CATEGORY: F-Gamma: 


Category [-Gamma is the lowest priority of lockdown 
degree, used as a vague category to define a memetic2, 
infohazardous$ or cognitohazardous? threat, one 
standard on-site staff are unable to currently suppress 
without foreign intervention. 


The response to Category [F-Gamma limits to small-scale 
unarmed MTF responses, such aS MTF-Eta-10 ("See 
No Evil") or MTF-Eta-11 ("Savage Beasts"). Staff 
involved in a Category [-Gamma are to be aware of 
potentially compromised staff, and refrain from 
intervention with personnel targeted by memetic/ 
obsessive effects. For prevention of memetic agents 
indirectly escaping the site, GRAY-17 will take 
appropriate actions to contain select units and block all 
auditory and visual communication methods to the 
outside that exhibit cognitohazardous properties. 


CATEGORY: 6-Delta: 


Category 6-Delta is a frequent category of lockdown 
often associated with a small-scale containment breach; 
including several escaped sentient®/hazardous 
anomalous objects, such as an intelligent threat, or one 
capable of organised resistance. This may also include a 
minor site raid from a hostile faction, or the escape of 


multiple D-Class assailants. 


Response rates to Category 6-Delta will be given priority 
over Category [-Gamma. More sizeable AMTFs will also 
be allocated to suppress Category 6-Delta lockdowns, 
the most active in the last years being MTF- 
Epsilon-11 ("Nine-Tailed-Fox"). The ARI, GRAY-176, 
will also allocate a noticeably greater enforcement of its 
capabilities, however refrain from closure of ventilation or 
entrance gate mechanics until the threat is further 
evaluated. 


CATEGORY: O-Theta: 


Category O-Theta breaches may refer to a threat derived 
from a bio-hazardous’, infectious, or other contamination 
source. These may include highly-infectious 
microorganisms%, biological weapons, or anomalous self- 
sustaining reactions!9 capable of dramatically increasing 
in severity unless immediately countered. 


The standard listed MTF allocated to suppress Category 
©-Theta lockdowns remains MTF-Beta-7 ("Maz 
Hatters"). GRAY-17 will lock entrance gates, block 
ventilation and sewage systems, close select units and 
cut power lines/other utilities to prevent spread of 
airborne hazardous substances. In the case of an 
anomalous pandemic, MTF divisions will act rapidly in the 
containment and liquidation of areas affected by such 
anomalies. Surviving staff will be quarantined and 
examined for possible contamination. Incidents involving 
a catastrophic self-sustaining reaction are to be 
contained with maximum efficiency to prevent further 
spread into an "unrecoverable" situation. 


CATEGORY: I-lota: 


Category I-lota lockdowns define the parameters in 
which a Large-Scale Aggressor (LSA) such as 
SCP-2059, may escape containment and pose a 


substantial threat to the site. 


Responses for Category |-lota lockdowns are of upper 
priority and almost all available battalion-strength AMTFs 
can be allocated at any time, such as MTF-Nu-7 
("Hammer Down") and MTF-Eta-—5 ("Jaeger Bombers"). 
MTF-—Gamma-—5 ("Red Herrings") may also be dispatched 
to liquidate incidents involving possible public exposure/ 
sightings. I-lota lockdowns are frequent and well-planned 
as a recurring threat from SCP-682. ARIs, such as 
RED-600, possess official control to detonate the Alpha 
warheads above the site following a "cold-zero" 
containment breach. Class-B priorities have the 
magnitude to on occasion result in substantial loss of 
personnel and vital assets. 


CATEGORY: p-Rho: 


Category p-Rho lockdowns are the given response to the 
escape of a NTT (Non-Terminable Threat) such as 
SCP-096. A NNT is defined as a threat that, given the 
circumstances or present resources, is unable to be 
terminated by response teams during the incident, or are 
otherwise invulnerable to any form of attack. 


Category p-Rho lockdowns are severe and require 
immediate response from a specialised re-containment 
AMTF, such as MTF-Epsilon-11 ("Nine-Tailed-Fox") or 
MTF-Sigma-23 ("Backup Required"). Techniques used to 
deal with Category p-Rho breaches do not always 
originate from direct force, and often require luring, 
bating, or otherwise inducing the threat into a docile state 
before capture and movement back to a secure location. 


CATEGORY: Y-Upsilon: 


Class Y-Upsilon lockdowns indicate the assault of a 
highly-organised major assimilation-force. 


Responses will include battalion-force AMTFs, such as 


MTF-Nu-7 ("Hammer Down"). Defensive ARIs, such as 
AMBER-710, AMBER-22 and GREEN-888, with be 
indiscriminately deployed during the holding of the site. 
Should the site be lost, BLACK-5 will request for total 
destruction of the immediate vicinity surrounding the 
affected facilities. 


Chaos Insurgency and Serpent's Hand raids are 
among the most frequent, and staff are reminded that 
most attacks from smaller organisations such as these 
will originate from within the site as a false member of 
staff. Personnel are most familiar with this form of raid. 


Should larger organisations mount a hostile attack, such 
as the GOC (Global Occult Coalition), 
responses will include battalion-force AMTFs, such as 
MTF-Nu-7 ("Hammer Down"). Defensive ARIs, such as 
AMBER-710, AMBER-22 and GREEN-888, with be 
indiscriminately deployed during the holding of the site. 
Should the site be lost, BLACK-5 will request for total 
destruction of the immediate vicinity surrounding the 
affected facilities. Large-scale raids will most likely 
originate from outside the site. 


CATEGORY: ®-Phi: 


Class ®-Phi is used to designate a lockdown involving a 
dimensional threat, including a spatial or temporal 
alteration'!, continuity error!2, incorporeal objects'3, 
trans-dimensional entities'4, or objects capable of 
breaking fundamental natural laws and processes. 


Lockdowns categorised as "®-Phi" are of upper-priority. 
Listed AMTFs include MTF-—Zeta-9 ("Mole Rats"), 
MTF—Lambda-5 ("White Rabbits") and MTF-—Mu-13 
("Ghostbusters"). Category ®-Phi lockdowns are often 
unpredictable, and require both planning and appropriate 
field-knowledge. Due to the irregularity and at time 
irrationality, ®-Phi lockdowns are extremely vague and 
MTFs are advised to make substantial preparations. To 


was quickly patched, and SCP-896 was effectively contained. 


Test Log SCP-896-A: 

A group of five class-D personnel was selected for testing, based 
upon their knowledge of computer gaming, compliance with 
Foundation instruction, and below average physical and mental 
characteristics. Each class-D was assigned a role within the group 
designed to test one specific statistic. For ease of reading, D-896-a 
through D-896-e are referred to by an alias describing their role, as 
follows: 


D-896-a: Knight - character focus on stamina. 
D-896-b: Berserker — character focus on strength. 
D-896-c: Cleric — character focus on wisdom. 
D-896-d: Warlock — character focus on intelligence. 
D-896-e: Bard — character focus on charisma. 


Test Log SCP-896-A3933: 


Testing Notes: All five class-D are imprinted upon their 
avatars. The subjects proceeded to play for hours. No 
abnormal behavior or abilities were displayed. 
Character Statistics [REDACTED] 

Results: All subjects underwent control tests to 
determine their baseline abilities. After today’s session 
all subjects did not display any gains that were 
statistically relevant to our data set. However, at low 
character experience statistic gains are minimal. 


Test Log SCP-896-A3936: 


Testing Notes: The subjects have been playing for one 
week. The subjects work well together and have begun 
searching more dangerous areas of SCP-896 for magical 
items. 

Character Statistics [REDACTED] 

Results: Subjects Knight and Berserker are showing 
improvement. Knight has been able to maintain a full 
sprint on the treadmill for two minutes longer, and 
displays an increased pain tolerance. Berserker has 
begun to develop a more muscular physique and can lift 


assist, MAGENTA-33 will automatically "lock dimensions" 
to limit the effects of incorporeal or dimensional threats. 


CATEGORY: W-Psi: 


Category W-Psi lockdowns have only been submitted on 
three occasions. Once to deal with a Cl'5 assimilation 
force, second to prevent the 08/06 leakage, and third 
during the infamous 03/12 breach. In order to define a 
Category W-Psi lockdown, the threat must be of a level 
capable of fatally exposing, or entirely eradicating the 
Foundation organisation. 


Parameters of guidance regarding a Category W-Psi 
lockdown have been entirely classified, and remains a 
subject of the O5 council, however staff can expect that 
the detonation of the Aloha warheads and the granting of 
the BLACK-5 protocol. Yes, a significant threat to all 
personnel will occur during a Category W-Psi lockdown, 
but the council stresses the severity that the situation 
must pertain before the granting of the BLACK-5 protocol 
and subsequent loss. 


CATEGORY: 0-Omega 


A Category 0-Omega lockdown is mostly undefined, a 
protocol given to highest members of the O5 Council 
during a situation of extreme crisis, detailing the 
response to a XK or ZK class end-of-the-world scenario. 


It is still disputed whether any member of the Foundation 
entirely understands the directives of a Category Q- 
Omega lockdown, or if the class exists at all. 


AUTOMATED RESPONSE 
INITIATIVES 


Automated Response Initiatives (ARIs) are mechanised 
systems providing a specific counter-measure against a 


suspected breach. 


Deployment of an ARI will be applied regarding the 
Lockdown Degree issued to the breach. The higher the 
degree, the more prevalent the ARI. 


RED-600: 


RED-600 is the initiative program responsible for the 
manually-confirmed detonation of the on-site Alpha 
warheads located (in cases of subterranean sites) on the 
surface of the facility. RED-600 is authorised only in high- 
threat situations exceeding Class-B, being an effective 
method of terminating all life directly above, while 
protecting most sites with underground blast-shielding 
and remaining mostly intact after deployment. 


BLACK-5: