In this frozen state, SCP-1476 specimens become highly brittle and 
will easily crack and break when subjected to outside force. After 
ambient temperatures return to above freezing, any remaining 
fragments of tissue approximately 130 cm or larger in volume will 
reform into juvenile specimens of SCP-1476 over the course of six 
(6) hours, which then grow normally. Injuries inflicted and tissue 
excised from specimens in a non-frozen state do not exhibit this 
regeneration property, nor do specimens frozen post-mortem. 
Autopsy of dead specimens have shown no biological irregularities 
other than a complete lack of reproductive organs. 


SCP-1476 came to the Foundation's attention on / / due to 
reports from the Canadian Wildlife Service following the discovery of 
"vast fields of frozen geese” by hunters in [REDACTED], Manitoba. 
Foundation containment teams retrieved several specimens of 
SCP-1476 and destroyed the remaining population via incineration, 
then administered Class A amnestics to all witnesses. The case file 
was then officially disproved as a hoax. Mobile Task Force 
Lambda-4 ("Birdwatchers") has been assigned to monitor the region 
for additional wild populations of SCP-1476, and confirmed cases 
are to be tracked and destroyed. 


Addendum 1476-01: Incident Report 


On / / , a Foundation containment team responded to a confirmed 
report of a wild population of SCP-1476. Specimens taken from this 
population were genetically identical to each other but distinct from 
existing specimens in containment. These have been designated 
SCP-1476-2 and are now contained in a separate aviary at Site 
Remaining population was destroyed as per containment 
procedures. 


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SCP-1477: The Philosopher's Stove 


Item #: SCP-1477 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1477 is currently 
contained in a high-security vault at Sector-25 with Level 4 access. 
Following Incident 1477-01 testing with SCP-1477 has been 
suspended. 


Access Archived Test Procedures 1477-01 


Experimentation with SCP-1477 should take place in an 
adequately ventilated test chamber, lined with 10cm thick 
lead plating. The power cable and any other electrical 
equipment should be replaced after each use to prevent 
degradation. Personnel should wear radiological safety 
equipment at all times during testing; SCP-1477 is to be 
operated remotely and personne! should not be present 
in the test chamber while SCP-1477 is in operation. 


Description: SCP-1477 is a child's electric oven with simplified 
temperature controls and a non-functional hob. The object bears the 
logo of defunct toy manufacturer Girard Toys and internal 
components date from 1980, though no such product appears in the 
company's records and production by Girard assets had ceased by 
this date. When activated SCP-1477 emits significant gamma and 
beta radiation. 


Matter placed within SCP-1477 while it is activated undergoes 
spontaneous nuclear transmutation, converting into a lighter element 
- its atomic number is reduced by an amount equivalent to 
SCP-1477's current temperature setting per hour. When recovered 
SCP-1477 was set to '3' - settings 1-5 appear on the 
instrumentation, though setting '5' appears to possess no 
anomalous characteristics, instead causing SCP-1477 to actas a 


conventional oven with a temperature of 180°C. 


SCP-1477 has been determined to operate by transferring via 
unknown means proton-neutron pairs from within SCP-1477 to 
matter surrounding the object, which is transmuted into a heavier 
element. In experimentation SCP-1477 transmitted subatomic 
particles between 3m and 10m from their original location; this 
distance inversely correlates with the object's temperature setting. 
Given that higher settings result in a greater number of particles 
transferred but no observed increase in electrical draw, this may 
suggest the range of transferral positively correlates with energy 
input. 


After initial experimentation it was deemed necessary to implement 
a strong ventilation system in the test chamber, as transmutation of 
the surrounding atmosphere leads to markedly elevated levels of 
helium, neon and mildly radioactive fluorine and sodium, together on 
higher settings with formation of magnesium, which presents a fire 
risk, especially paired with the highly ionised materials generated by 
SCP-1477. 


SCP-1477's own components appear proof against this effect - 
during experimentation parts from SCP-1477 were swapped with 
those of a regular oven (designated SCP-1477-1), which was 
similarly tested to determine at what point it began to demonstrate 
SCP-1477's anomalous effects. The result was that SCP-1477 
continued to operate as previously observed - albeit with the rapid 
degradation of the foreign components - until all internal 
components had been moved over to SCP-1477-1. 


SCP-1477-1 demonstrated no anomalous effects until the transfer of 
the final component - one of the non-functional hob heating 
elements - whereupon it demonstrated all effects previously 
associated with SCP-1477. However, testing of SCP-1477-1 at 
Setting 4 resulted in the rapid transmutation of the oven's aluminum 
structural elements into chlorine gas, presenting a further hazard to 
researchers. All components have at time of writing been returned to 
SCP-1477's original exterior. 


Recovery Log SCP-1477 


SCP-1477 was recovered from a surburban residence in north 
Hampshire, England after Foundation personnel were notified of a 
major radiological hazard. In addition to the radiation produced by 
the object, large portions of the surrounding house had been 
converted into radioisotopes of heavy metals, causing an intense 
fire. SCP-1477 was found, largely undamaged, in what had been a 
first storey bedroom. 


The only survivor, Mrs Katherine N , aged 38, died 2 days later 
in Foundation custody and was unable to provide clear insight into 
SCP-1477's origins. Human skeletal remains composed primarily of 
titanium (presumably having decayed from vanadium-46) were 
found in proximity to SCP-1477: dental records were matched to 
Alfie N (aged 9). On recovery traces of mercury and platinum 
were found in SCP-1477's interior, together with a thin sheet of 
lithium bearing writing in what tests revealed to be a compound of 
sulfur. Much of the text was illegible with the exception of the 
following fragment, which appears to be an excerpt from the 
alchemical Ripley Scroll: 


"In the sea without lees [ILLEGIBLE] eating his wings 
variable and maketh himself yet full stable. When all his 
feathers be from him gone he standeth still here as a 
stone [ILLEGIBLE] And all so the stone to quicken the 
dead" 


Incident Report 1477-01 


On 03/04/2012 use of SCP-1477 was approved to generate a 
quantity of elemental gallium for use in the containment of SCP- 
The approved procedure required continuous use of SCP-1477 at its 
lowest setting to reduce the atomic number of samples of arsenic. 
The first sample was converted through germanium to gallium 
correctly and the second sample inserted. During this period it 
appears that an area of the lead plating in SCP-1477's containment 
area was converted to bismuth and subsequently polonium; 
previous testing at higher temperature settings had failed to produce 
this effect as the radius of SCP-1477's effect was insufficient to 
reach the walls of the test chamber. At 2 hours 15 minutes into the 
experiment, a significant mass of the plating was converted into 
astatine and explosively vaporised, causing 12 casualties including 


3 fatalities. 


Agents B andP subsequently retrieved SCP-1477 from the 
containment unit and removed it from the facility by force. The object 
was recovered 7 hours later when the Foundation vehicle used was 
located on the A3 near Guildford; both agents had been immobilised 
by radiation poisoning and subsequently expired. Interrogation of 
Agent B before his death revealed both men to have been in the 
employ of the Chaos Insurgency, having hoped to obtain SCP-1477 
and utilise its properties for financial gain. Whether this is linked to 
the rumoured decline in effectiveness of the anomalous object 
known as the 'Staff of Hermes’ remains unknown. It is believed that 
AgentP deliberately orchestrated the experiment which led to 
Incident 1477-01, and all personnel involved in the formulation and 
approval of this experiment remain under investigation to determine 
any further links to the group. SCP-1477 appears to have sustained 
damage during the incident and its instrumentation no longer reliably 
corresponds to the change in atomic number effected - this loss of 
predictability militates against further experimentation with 
SCP-1477. 


« SCP-1476 | SCP-1477 | SCP-1478 » 


SCP-1478: Inconveniently Stereotypical Cacti 


Item #: SCP-1478 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: The colony of SCP-1478 is to 
remain where it was found in the Sonoran Desert. Sub-Site 34 has 
been constructed at the location for the purpose of monitoring the 
anomaly. 


Prior to conversation attempts with SCP-1478, personnel are to be 
equipped with proper desert safety clothing as defined by SCP-1478 
specimens. This typically involves wearing a wide-brim hat and a 
thin or no top. Additionally, personnel are to comply with 
SCP-1478's demands within reason before talking to them in order 
to ensure the objects' compliance. 


Description: SCP-1478 is a group of fifty-four (54) saguaro cacti 
(Carnegiea gigantea) located in the Sonoran Desert. All soecimens 
of SCP-1478 are visually indistinguishable from non-anomalous 
cacti of the same species. Objects exhibit full sentience and 
sapience and often vocalize without apparent means to do so. 
Groups of these cacti will often converse with each other about 
topics primarily focused on their immediate area or neighbors. 


If allowed to converse with subjects outside of their species, 
SCP-1478 will consistently advise the subjects in desert or American 
southwestern topics, usually while presenting erroneous information. 
No instance of SCP-1478 has exhibited hostile behavior; however, 
the objects will often refuse to participate in conversation for a 
number of arbitrary reasons. Personnel are to comply to these 
demands if they are within reason in order to gain information from 
SCP-1478. 


When a person conversing with these objects fails to meet its 
requirements, that person will be transfigured into an instance of 


SCP-1478. This process has been reported to be painful, but 
instantaneous. Additionally, persons who have been transformed 
into an instance of SCP-1478 are able to perceive their prior places 
of occupation through unknown means. The significance and vector 
for this trait are currently unknown. 

Interview Log-1478-Tau: 


Interviewed: SCP-1478-01 
Interviewer: Agent Jason Myers 


Foreword: The following log was taken during primary 
discovery of SCP-1478. Agents arriving from Site 23 
were attired in the standard black suits. 


<Begin Log> 
Myers: Hello. 


SCP-1478-01: Hey! Say, ain't you hot in that suit? Yer 
likely to overheat if yer not careful. 


Myers: Please, don’t worry about me. It’s really not 
important, I'll be gone in a minute. Now, if you would, 
please tell me about this colony. 


SCP-1478-01: Not important? Sir, | must protest. The 
desert is mighty dangerous. Y'all goin' to have to change 
before | start talkin’. 


[Futher attempts at questioning the subject at this point 
yield no results other than requests that Myers dress in a 
manner that would be appropriate for the environment. 
Agent Myers leaves the scene to a retrieve a hat from 
the nearest city. Myers returns wearing a fedora, and 
once again attempts to converse with SCP-1478-01.] 


SCP-1478-01: You pulling my leg? That ain't enough to 
shade ya! Yer gonna need something with a wide brim. 
And what'd | say about them suits? All y'all, git fitted 


proper. 


Myers: [sighs heavily] Please, just answer our questions. 
| don’t think changing for a two minute long interview is 
really worth going all the way— 


SCP-1478-01: Not worth it? Not worth it?! Boy, do you 
know what happens when folks don’t bother preparin’ 
themselves fer the desert? 


<End Log> 


Closing Statement: At the cessation of this interview, 
Agent Myers was transfigured into an instance of 
SCP-1478. All personnel from now on are to be dressed 
in appropriate clothing for the desert as determined by 
SCP-1478 while interviewing the objects. 


Interview Log-1478-Chi: 
Interviewed: SCP-1478-16 
Interviewer: Agent Alexander Fredricks 


Foreword: For the purpose of this interview, Agent 
Fredricks has been adorned in a sombrero and a 
poncho. 


<Begin Log> 

Fredricks: Hello. 

SCP-1478-16: Howdy, pardner. 
Fredricks: Could you please tell me abo— 


SCP-1478-16: Whoa there, slick. | can’t understand you 
a spit with yer thick accent. Yer gonna hafter talk ina 
way | can hear ya. 


Fredricks: Um... right. Well, perdner, | was wonderin’ if, 
er, you could inform me aboot this here colony. | reckon. 


SCP-1478-16: Oh shucks, yer wantin’ to know about us? 
Well, we’re just some humble folks out here in th’ 
Sonoran, makin’ our livin’, you know. Shoot, | never 
introduced myself, did |? Th’ name’s Braxton. Arnold 
Braxton. 


Fredricks: Arnold Braxton? The ex—I mean, uh, you the 
feller that disappeared from Reno ten years ago? 
[Fredricks attempts to spit on the ground.] 


SCP-1478-16: ‘sho ‘nuff. | used t’ work fer dem casiners, 
but | ended up here one day and thought, “Aw heck, | 
don’t need no stinkin’ city slicker tellin’ me what t’ do! | 
got e’erythin’ | need right here.” So | stayed. | keep one 
eye on them, though, just in case they try ‘n’ do 
somethin’ funny. 


Fredricks: How do you reckon that you managed to do 
that? 


SCP-1478-16: You got broken eyes ‘r somethin’? 
They’re e’erywhere! Y’ can’t take two steps without 
bumpin’ into a goddamn slot machine. 


Fredricks: And what are they up to? 


SCP-1478-16: Swindlin' people. Ol' Roberson finally got 
fired from there. Good riddance, he probably was 
dementia'd or somet'in' th' whole time he worked there. 
An' somethin' about a robbery.' 


Fredricks: Shucks, thanks. | think that'll be it for now. 
SCP-1478-16: Y’all take care now, y’hear? 
<End Log> 
Interview Log-1478-Psi: 
Interviewed: SCP-1478-054 


Interviewer: Agent Fredricks 


Foreword: SCP-1478-054 has been positively identified 
as possessing the mind of Agent Myers. 


<Begin Log> 

Fredricks: Hey Jason. 
SCP-1478-54: [sighs] Hey Alex. 
Fredricks: How are you holding up? 


SCP-1478-54: Terribly. All these stupid cacti keep 
speaking in awful fake accents and it’s driving me up the 
wall. It's so obvious that none of them have ever actually 
grown up with these. If | had movable arms and a head, | 
would have torn out my eardrums by now. 


Fredricks: That bad, huh? 


SCP-1478-54: You don’t even know. Hey... | know 
you're not here just to chat; that’s not how we work. Let’s 
just get to it, please. 


Fredricks: Right. I’m sorry, Jason. Now, have you 
noticed any changes since the transfiguration? 


SCP-1478-54: Well, for starters, | feel mentally 
connected with all these other cacti. Like, | fee/ their 
minds, and it’s... | don’t know, | just feel it. | can tell who 
these people used to be but just aren't anymore. Well, 
except for one of them. That one, it doesn't seem like it 
used to be human, and | can hear a very, very loud voice 
coming from it. It just... wants us to be Southern. | don't 
understand why, and it just... | don't get it. 


Fredricks: | see. Where is this one located? 


SCP-1478-54: About ten meters to your left. Don't get 
too close to it, | think that it's testy. It'd probably make 
you into a cactus, too. 


Fredricks: | see. Anything else?