<T+02:38:15> The hallway is an endless, brightly-lit 
corridor with no exits or side doors. Fluorescent lights 
are positioned on the ceiling at regular intervals. After a 
few minutes of travel, it is impossible to tell how far the 
drone has moved; the featurelessness of the hallway 
prevents any kind of relative positioning. 


<T+03:50:49> After about one hour of travel, the static 
slowly begins to quiet, and is replaced with the growing 
sound of high-pitched wailing coming from thousands of 
sources. A whispered voice intrudes on the audio feed; it 
says, "The universe is an infinite staircase, but it is 
shattered. You will shatter it. We are the particles of 
glass drifting in unceasing pain. To peer behind the 
curtain of life is to anger the voice of nightmares and 
sorrow. Listen, and turn back before you burn by the 
eternal splinters." 


<T+04:01:50> Dark wisps are emitted from the lamps, 
swarming together and flowing through the air. The audio 
is interspersed with intense high-pitched screaming; 
when the screaming is emitted, the video feed suddenly 
pixelates and shows random patterns of vivid colors. 
This pattern continues for a little less than two days. 


<T+51:37:04> A subtle change is now added to this 
pattern of data. Every time a pixelation event occurs, one 
of the pixels in the camera remains "dead," sticking to 
the camera screen. Over time, the dead pixels fill the 
entire camera view. 


<T+78:23:30> The video feed has now been completely 
obscured by a variety of dead pixels. The sound of 
screaming has reached approximately 150 Db, intense 
enough to cause rupturing of the eardrums. Shapes 
appear to form in the dead pixels, as if the pixels were 
moving through a field or an outline of static. The 


hallway's shape is vaguely visible in the static as the 
drone continues to move through it, but now visible are 
hundreds of distorted human figures that stand still in the 
hallway, extending indefinitely through the corridor. Their 
faces are featureless except for eyes and a mouth. 


<T+78:25:41> The intense screaming suddenly stops. 
The audio feed is completely silent. 


<T+78:25:48> The swarm of humanoid faces all 
simultaneously turn towards the drone's camera. The 
figures disintegrate into black minute particles. The 
pixelation effect on the camera clears. The lights in the 
hallway all go out, leaving the drone in complete 
darkness. 


<T+78:25:53> The drone activates its searchlight and 
shines it into the hallway. The hallway begins to spin and 
reflect in on itself. Different sections of the hallway seem 
to cross over each other, rotate, and reverse until it 
creates a kaleidoscope-like pattern in place of the 
original corridor. The hallway splits in half repeatedly into 
sections separated by cracks of blinding white light. The 
hallway then appears to unravel and coil itself around the 
probe until it has no room left to move. The cracks in the 
hallway expand and the light spilling out of it grows 
brighter. 


<T+78:26:36> The camera view switches abruptly toa 
continuous white field. 


<T+84:11:47> Nearly six hours later, change is detected 
in camera view. The white field begins to gradually fade 
into total blackness. As this occurs, systems on the 
drone progressively shut down in sequence, and the 
probe begins to lose capabilities. 


<T+84:14:21> The drone shakes violently as its 
processing systems completely fail. A dark red flash is 
briefly seen permeating the camera's view before the 
feed cuts out. 


[END LOG] 


Addendum: The transcription of this camera feed is based on 
general consensus from a variety of viewers of the drone's camera 
recordings. The accuracy or reality of this transcription is currently 
not known. Re-recordings or attempts at computer analysis of this 
exploration log indicate that all reception ends past timestamp T 
+00:17:59; past this point, the recording apparently consists entirely 
of static. 


« SCP-3426 | Exploration Log 3426-UA-13C | [COMING SOON] » 


SCP-3427: Anatomical Civilization 


Item #: SCP-3427 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3427 is to be kept ina 
standard humanoid holding cell at Site-17. During SCP-3427-2 
interviews, SCP-3427-2 instances are not to be made aware of 
anything outside of SCP-3427. Researchers are to perform 
interviews under the guise of SCP-3427-1 government 
representatives. 


Description: SCP-3427 is a Caucasian male of 24 years of age. 
SCP-3427 possesses no inherently anomalous properties aside 
from containing SCP-3427-1. SCP-3427 possessed no knowledge 
of SCP-3427-1 until shortly before Foundation acquisition, and has 
not provided any useful information regarding SCP-3427-1’s history 
Or origins. 


SCP-3427-1, referred to by its citizens as the Federal State of 
Anatomia, is a civilization located within SCP-3427. SCP-3427-1 is 
estimated to possess between 50,000 and 75,000 citizens, 
individually designated SCP-3427-2. SCP-3427-2 instances are 
anatomically identical to humans with the exception of their size, 
which averages approximately 1.5 millimeters. 


SCP-3427-1 is composed of five colonies (designated SCP-3427-1A 
through SCP-3427-1E) acting under independent government 
control, while all answering to a single collective governmental body. 
Each colony serves a specific industrial purpose, with resources 
being exchanged between colonies. SCP-3427-1 possesses 
multiple forms of industrial technology, such as buildings, vehicles, 
and electrical grid systems, composed entirely from resources found 
within SCP-3427. Currently, SCP-3427-1’s industrial practices have 
not been detrimental to SCP-3427’s health in any significant 
capacity. 


SCP-3427-2 instances are not aware that they inhabit a sentient 
organism and have no knowledge of anything outside of SCP-3427 
(see Addendum 3427.2). Despite this, SCP-3427-2 instances speak 
modern American English. The reason for this is unknown. 


SCP-3427-1A is located in SCP-3427’s heart, and has the densest 
population of all five colonies. It is responsible for most of 
SCP-3427-1’s technological manufacturing. Iron is harvested from 
incoming blood within the left atrium, and is used to construct 
machinery such as electrical wiring, storage tanks, and vehicles, 
which are then exported to other colonies. SCP-3427-A also 
mediates trade between colonies, as materials are transported 
through the bloodstream within vehicles similar in design to 
submarines. 


SCP-3427-1B is located in the stomach and intestinal tract. 
SCP-3427-1B is the largest colony within SCP-3427-1, although 
most of the space is dedicated to agriculture, with only sparse 
conglomerates of buildings designed for SCP-3427-2 habitation. 
Within SCP-3427-1B, various gut flora are grown, harvested, and 
distributed to other colonies. Water is also collected within 
SCP-3427-1B, as it is filtered from fluids exiting the esophagus. The 
remains of fibrous foods such as celery are occasionally used to 
make fabrics, although clothing is not societally mandated within 
SCP-3427-1. 


SCP-3427-1C is located within the lungs and lower trachea and is 
responsible for supplying air to the rest of the SCP-3427-1 colonies. 
Incoming oxygen is pumped into air tanks (originally made within 
SCP-3427-1A), which are then distributed to other colonies for 
release. The amount of air collected for this purpose is relatively 
small, and does not severely limit SCP-3427’s aerobic capabilities. 
In order to prevent the buildup of stale air, carbon dioxide is filtered 
out of the atmospheres of the other colonies and imported back to 
SCP-3427-1C for release. The only colony that does not filter its air 
supply is SCP-3427-1B, as excess carbon dioxide is automatically 
expelled through eructation and flatulence. 


SCP-3427-1D is located within the skull of SCP-3427, adjacent to 
the cerebellum and medulla oblongata. SCP-3427-1D is responsible 
for harvesting electrical charges generated by nerve impulses. 


These charges are drained into batteries, which are then distributed 
to other colonies. There, they are connected to electrical grid 
systems (made of wiring manufactures in SCP-3427-1A), which 
distribute electricity throughout the colonies. The portion of electricity 
harvested is inconsequential to the functional capacity of 
SCP-3427’s nervous system 


SCP-3427-1E has the smallest population of any SCP-3427-1 
colony and is located in the prostate and lower seminal vesicle. 
SCP-3427-1E is presumed to be responsible to for the incident that 
led to Foundation acquisition. However, the purpose of 
SCP-3427-1E is not currently known see Addendum 3427.2 


Addendum 3427.1: Discovery and Apprehension 


SCP-3427’s anomalous inhabitants were discovered on 02/15/2017 
when SCP-3427 administered itself to the Medical Center. 
SCP-3427 claimed to have ejaculated several fragments of scrap 
metal and machinery during vaginal intercourse with a significant 
other. An X-ray of SCP-3427-1’s pelvic region revealed the 
existence of SCP-3427-1E, at which point Foundation operatives 
brought SCP-3427 into custody and administered Class-A 
amnestics to the hospital staff. A standard Foundation health 
screening later revealed the presence of the other four colonies. 


Addendum 3427.2: SCP-3427-2-17 Interview Log 


Forward: Prior to this interview, a gaseous mixture of 
sedative and amnestic compounds was injected into 
SCP-3427-1E, allowing for the surgical removal of 
several SCP-3427-2 instances. In order to avoid 
negatively affecting the societal structure of SCP-3427-1, 
the interviews were designed not to bring awareness of 
the Foundation to the SCP-3427-2 instances. As such, 
removed SCP-3427-2 instances were placed in metal 
compartments designed to resemble the buildings within 
SCP-3427-1E. Two way MEM radio transceivers 
measuring .5 millimeters in length, made using 
Foundation-led advancements in graphene synthesis, 
were used to interview the SCP-3427-2 instances. The 
interviewer (Dr. Scott) was instructed to play the role of 


an SCP-3427-1 government official. Of the instances 
interviewed, the instance designated SCP-3427-2-17 
provided the most valuable information regarding 
SCP-3427-1E’s purpose. 


Dr. Scott: Hello, please state your name and occupation 
for the records. 


SCP-3427-2-17: What? Where am |? What's going on? 


Dr. Scott: You have been selected for questioning 
regarding the recent activities of you and your 
colleagues. 


SCP-3427-2-17: Shit, are you with the Anatomian 
Scientific Bureau? 


Dr. Scott: (Pauses) Yes. 


SCP-3427-2-17: Okay, | Know what this is about. Look, 
what happened was just a fluke, a slight miscalculation. 
We'll get it right the next time, we just need more- 


Dr. Scott: Hold on. before you continue, could you 
please describe in detail what you and your colleagues 
have been working on. 


SCP-3427-2-17: What do you mean? Do you not know 
about the Threshold Project? Were you not briefed or 
something? 


Dr. Scott: For the purpose of the Scientific Bureau’s 
public records, please explain the Threshold Project as if 
we had no prior knowledge on the subject. 


SCP-3427-2-17: Okay... Well, the Threshold Project was 
created in response to an interdimensional rift that was 
discovered within a tunnel just south of our base of 
operations'. The rift opens at seemingly random 
intervals and leads to what we theorize to be an alternate 
universe. Based on the footage and samples we’ve 
gathered from unmanned probes, it seems not unlike our 


universe, although there are some major topographical 
differences. After we determined the universe to be 
habitable, your people at the Scientific Bureau started 
the Threshold Project, which aimed to establish a self- 
sustaining colony within the parallel universe. 
Unfortunately, something went wrong during the launch 
of our first manned vessel, and we lost contact with all 
the personnel on board. They are currently assumed to 
be dead. 


Dr. Scott: Alright, | believe that's all we need. Thank you 
fo- 


SCP-3427-2-17: Wait, before we finish, | have a request. 
What happened to those men was an unquestionable 
tragedy, but the only way to ensure that it wasn't in vain 
is to continue in our colonization efforts. Could you make 
sure to tell that to your supervisors back at the bureau, 
please? | don’t want to see this project get scrapped just 
because of some bumps in the road. 


Dr. Scott: Your concerns are noted. Thank you for your 
time. 


[END TRANSCRIPT] 


Footnotes 
1. The tunnel in question is believed to be the urethra of SCP-3427 


« SCP-3426 | SCP-3427 | scp-3428 » 


Test group: Group authority has dissolved, organization is 
functioning as an ideal anarchic commune. By end of month 1, 
population stands at 42 with several pregnancies. 


Date: - -19 
Control group: Extinct. 


Test group: 1 year after experiment commenced population stands 
at 52. 1 additional, unexposed, category D personnel introduced. 
Group rapidly accepts introduced personnel as leader, showing no 
resistance to subjugation. Group terminated and youths placed in 
custody to establish development in infants. 


Date: - -19 
Infant group: Progressive development confirmed, group terminated. 


Notes: Potential cure is still being examined. Behaviour of SCP-444 
infectees would be valuable in D-class personnel if its spread could 
be contained. Value of SCP-444 as a potential invasion tool 
confirmed. 


Return to SCP-444 


SCP-3429: Just The Way It Is Now 


Item #: SCP-3429 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3429 is publicly listed as 
an off-limits storage shed for the Foundation front 'Esther Sea 
People.’ Unauthorised individuals attempting to access SCP-3429 
are to be apprehended and delivered to local law enforcement. 
Individuals who successfully gain access to the interior of SCP-3429 
should be amnestised before being delivered to local law 
enforcement. 


Description: SCP-3429 is a large industrial storage shed located 
near Brisbane, Australia. The only entry point - a doorway located 
on the northern-facing wall - features an engraved plaque that is 
fixed to the wall, inscribed with the following: 


Just The Way It Ils Now 

A dual exhibition and collective art piece demonstrating 
the state of society. Audiences are encouraged to affect 
the exhibits in any way they see fit - including destruction 
of instalments - but are reminded that nothing can 
change. 


Several anomalous items are arranged throughout the interior of 
SCP-3429 in a manner typical for an art exhibition; all such items 
have a plaque placed nearby relating to their properties. Whenever 
an individual affects one of the anomalous items within SCP-3429,1 
an instance of SCP-3429-A will emerge from the nearest internal 
wall of SCP-3429. 


Physically, SCP-3429-A are monochromatic duplicates of the 
individual that caused their manifestation. These instances show 
only a limited degree of sentience; excluding physical impediment or 
restraint, SCP-3429-A instances will not respond to any stimuli. 


SCP-3429-A instances do not exhibit anomalous durability or 
strength, and can be easily restrained and removed from SCP-3429; 
doing so results in the manifestation of an additional SCP-3429-A 
instance, however.