Stage 2 SCP-2499 instances demonstrate 
an extreme drop in luminosity, at 
4.72. Movement of the anomaly 
slows considerably. Instances 
move back and forth along the 
same plane for the duration of this 
stage. Average velocity is 
140 km/s. 

Stage 3 SCP-2499 instances demonstrate 
an increase in luminosity, to 3.1. 


Stage 4 


Stage 5 


Stage 6 


The pairs demonstrate highly 
erratic movement that follows no 
recognizable pattern. SCP-2499-1 
and SCP-2499-2 travel the 
fastest, and the most erratically in 
this stage. Movement of 
SCP-2499 instances is the fastest 
during this stage, at 600 km/s. 
SCP-2499 instances demonstrate 
the highest luminosity in this 
stage, at 2.10. The anomalies 
travel in the most stable pattern 
during this stage, moving ina 
circular stage for the duration of 
this period. The average velocity 
of the instances decreases to 

360 km/s. 

SCP-2499 instances demonstrate 
the second lowest luminosity in 
this stage, at 5.1. Movement of 
SCP-2499-3 through 
SCP-2499-14 maintain the circle 
of the prior stage, while 
SCP-2499-1 and SCP-2499-2 are 
noted to move to the center of the 
circle formed by the other 
instances, and move in regular 
circles within the established 
pattern. All instances aside from 
SCP-2499-1 and SCP-2499-2 
remain static in this stage. 
SCP-2499-1 and SCP-2499-2 
move at 160 km/s. 

SCP-2499 instances are erratic in 
this stage, and rapidly alternate 
from a more active state of 3.4 in 
luminosity and movement at 

550 km/s, to a less active state of 
4.8 in luminosity and movement 
at 200 km/s. No discernable 


Stage 7 


pattern is available in this stage, 
aside from less ordered 
movement in active states, and 
more disorganized movement in 
the less active states. 

SCP-2499 instances demonstrate 
the lowest luminosity at 5.89 
during this stage. All instances 
appear to rotate around each 
other with a velocity of 120 km/s. 
During this stage, pairs will begin 
to cease anomalous movement, 
and finish their pulsating periods. 
Beginning with SCP-2499-13 and 
SCP-2499-14, pairs will cease 
anomalous movement, and their 
luminosity will decrease one by 
one. At the end of the stage, 
SCP-2499-1 and SCP-2499-2 are 
the last pair that exhibits 
anomalous movement and 
luminosity. The anomalous phase 
is considered concluded when 
SCP-2499-1 and SCP-2499-2 
cease movement. 


Addendum: On 12/14/2010, a high frequency (400 GHz) radio 
signal was detected originating from the region of space that 
SCP-2499 is located in. The signal itself broadcasted the entirety of 
a recording of Gustav Holst’s 7 movement orchestral suite, 7he 
Planets. Notably, the recording played was the 1926 recording of the 
piece, and the first one that was available for radio broadcast. 
Following this transmission, a second transmission, consisting 
entirely of a series of binary numbers was played. When the 
numbers were translated into English, a discernible message was 
revealed. It has been transcribed below. 


Please send our warmest congratulations to Mr. Holst for 
such a stunning and deeply charming piece. We have 
been utterly enchanted with the music ever since we first 


heard your transmission. It was not meant for dance, but 
when you hear music this personal, what else are you to 
do? 


Footnotes 

1. A type of star that does not possess a uniform luminosity. 

2. Stars that move in pairs, due to the mutual gravitational pull. 

3. A type of Cepheid variable star characterized by extremely long 
pulsation periods. 


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Articles 2500-2599 


SCP-2500: A Higher Purpose 


Item #: SCP-2500 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: Due to the nature of SCP-2500- 
A, complete containment of the phenomena may currently be 
unfeasible. Foundation efforts are currently concentrated on finding 
means to more effectively identify and isolate Visitation Events and 
on limiting public exposure to SCP-2500-A. Identified instances of 
SCP-2500-B are to be held in a Standard Humanoid Containment 
Units and observed constantly. Due to their general ineffectiveness 
and the greater efficiency of passive or covert monitoring, interviews 
with instances of SCP-2500-B are currently discontinued. 


Description: The phenomena designated SCP-2500 is divided into 
two distinct but interconnected parts: 


SCP-2500-A are incorporeal entities, comprised of strands of 
currently unidentified luminous matter, typically arranged in loose, 
vaguely spherical shapes. Instances of SCP-2500-A vary in size 
(recorded external radius of between 30 cm and 5 m), coloration 
(from bright red to deep blue) and cadence of light patterns. 
Instances of SCP-2500-A typically appear shortly following visible 
meteor showers (for full analysis of the required optical conditions 
for the appearance of SCP-2500-A, see Document SCP-2500-E21). 


Following their appearance, instances of SCP-2500-A will attempt to 
make contact with specific individuals (designated SCP-2500-B), 
initiating what has been designated a Visitation Event. During such 
events, two instances of SCP-2500-A will address the chosen 
SCP-2500-B in its native tongue (if alive), accompanied by visual 
cues in the form of either dimming or intensifying their 
luminescence. SCP-2500-B will always recognize SCP-2500-A, 
typically treating them with a degree of familiarity. After the 
conversation is concluded, both instances of SCP-2500-A will leave, 


seemingly dissipating. Additional effects may occur depending on 
the physical state of the chosen instance of SCP-2500-B during the 
beginning of the Visitation Event: 


* Subtype A: SCP-2500-B is in good physical health. Following 
the conclusion of the Visitation Event and depending on its 
conclusion, two contingencies exist: the Visitation Event may 
conclude with no additional effects to SCP-2500-B, or both 
instances of SCP-2500-A will make physical contact with 
SCP-2500-B, briefly absorbing it into their forms. Following 
this contact, all higher brain functions in SCP-2500-B will 
immediately cease and a third instance of SCP-2500-A will be 
created. All instances of SCP-2500-A will then dissipate. 


Subtype B: SCP-2500-B is on the verge of death. Following 
the conclusion of the conversation, SCP-2500-B will expire. 
One or both instances of SCP-2500-A will then make 
momentary contact with its corpse. During contact, a notable 
increase in luminosity and pattern speed in SCP-2500-A has 
been observed. 


Subtype C: SCP-2500-B has expired. One or both instances 
of SCP-2500-A will make momentary contact with the corpse. 
No increase in luminosity or pattern speed noted. 


Of the one hundred and seventy-three recorded Visitation Events, 
twenty-three were identified as Subtype-A (sixteen of which ended 
with the death of the involved instance of SCP-2500-B), ninety- 
seven as Subtype-B, and fifty-three as Subtype-C. 


No common features (age, race, gender or creed) have been 
identified in instances of SCP-2500-B. Instances of SCP-2500-B 
show no unusual physical, psychological or metaphysical traits prior 
to or following contact with SCP-2500-A. SCP-2500-A will ignore 
both verbal prompts and physical contact by individuals not chosen 
by them. Attempts to physically contain instances of SCP-2500-A 
have thus far failed. 


Addendum 2500-A: Incident Log SCP-2500-Aleph (June 1916, 
Verdun, France) 


+ Show Log SCP-2500-Aleph 


Foreword: The following conversation between two 
instances of SCP-2500-A (originally designated 
SCP-2500-A-RED and SCP-2500-A-GREEN) and an 
instance of SCP-2500-B (Sergent of the French 
33rd Infantry Regiment, heavily injured by machine-gun 
fire, henceforth SCP-2500-B-1) was recorded by the 
order of , commander of the HMFSCP 
force present at the location of the battle for unrelated 
reasons. This is the first recorded appearance of 
SCP-2500-A, and therefore the first recorded Visitation 
Event. 


<Begin Record> 
SCP-2500-B-1: Oh. Hey there. 
SCP-2500-A-RED: Your legs are gone. 
SCP-2500-A-GREEN: You will not walk again. 
SCP-2500-A-RED: You are broken. 
SCP-2500-A-GREEN: You are dying. 


SCP-2500-B-1: Don't. Just don't. You're not 
going to talk me out of this. 


SCP-2500-A-RED: It is enough. Your sample 
is sufficient, more than that. The 
Consciousness will benefit. You do not have to 
do this anymore. We may still leave. 


SCP-2500-A-GREEN: We are here to collect, 
here to deliver. It is time to return. 


SCP-2500-B-1: Don't give me that. Don't say 
that when you know | can't go. 


SCP-2500-A-RED: We have told you, it is 
enough. Further suffering will weaken your link 


was deemed to be too distressing. 


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to the Center. Beyond repair. 


SCP-2500-A-GREEN: Collection will be 
assured, but delivery... no. If we go now, we 
cannot return. Cannot guarantee you will ever 
be able to return. 


SCP-2500-B-1: | can't leave! I'm not done... | 
can still feel. 


SCP-2500-A-RED: You have endured more 
than your flesh could take. This collection is 
complete. 


SCP-2500-A-GREEN: There is nothing left to 
learn. 


SCP-2500-B-1: All | learned was how it feels 
to have your legs chewed off by a machine 
gun! That's... That's not enough. This isn't all 
we need. It'll be flawed. 


SCP-2500-A-RED: Replacement will be found. 


SCP-2500-A-GREEN: Deductions, 
simulations. Death is a constant, and the 
Consciousness is vast. The difference will be 
minute, nigh indistinguishable. 


SCP-2500-B-1: Now you're just lying to 
yourselves. You can't simulate this, not the 
way it should be. Not the way the light keeps 
winking out, not the numbness in those places 
where the blood isn't really reaching anymore. 
Not that sour stench of it all. 


SCP-2500-A-RED: [luminescence dims, 
patterns slow] You will not be able to return. 
You will be lost. 


SCP-2500-A-GREEN: Do not do this. Please. 


SCP-2500-B-1: I'm sorry... | really am. But 
that's the way things have to be. It can't be for 
nothing, all of this. My legs... It can't all be for 
nothing... 


SCP-2500-A-RED: You will not be swayed. 
SCP-2500-A-GREEN: We see it now. 
SCP-2500-A-RED: You are lost to us. 
[SCP-2500-B-1 nods, begins to weep] 


SCP-2500-B-1: You let them know. You let it 
see what | did. What | let them do to me. You 
take it all, don't you dare waste it. I'm so happy 
| got to see you, at least this one last time. You 
tell them what | did. You tell them | felt it all... | 
felt it all. 


SCP-2500-A-RED: We witness. 
SCP-2500-A-GREEN: We will remember. 
SCP-2500-A-RED: We promise. 

<End Record> 


Aftermath: SCP-2500-B-1 expired shortly after this 
conversation. Following its death, SCP-2500-A-RED and 
SCP-2500-A-GREEN briefly made contact with its 
corpse before dissipating. Log was delivered by 
Commander to HMFSCP HQ in London and given 
the designation E-357-A. 


Addendum 2500-B: Incident Log SCP-2500 Lamed-Vav ( / / 
,Site 53) 


+ Show Log SCP-2500 Lamed-Vav 


Foreword: The following conversation was recorded 
between two instances of SCP-2500-A (designated for 


the purpose of this log SCP-2500-A-BLUE and 
SCP-2500-ORANGE) and an identified, contained 
instance of SCP-2500-B (identity unknown, designated 
SCP-2500-B-167). SCP-2500-B-167, a drifter, has been 
contained following a previously witnessed Visitation 
Event, and has been subject to two additional such 
events during its containment. SCP-2500-B-167 has 
been uncooperative to Foundation inquiries concerning 
SCP-2500-A. 


<Begin Log> 
SCP-2500-A-BLUE: We return. 
SCP-2500-B-167: So | see. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: Will you come with us 
now? 


SCP-2500-B-167: Do we really need to go 
over this again? Nothing's changed. I'm not 
done. 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: You have been a captive 
here for over five years. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: Is that not enough? 
Did you not learn all that you needed to learn? 


SCP-2500-B-167: You know what my answer 
is going to be. 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: We do not understand 
this stubbornness. 


SCP-2500-B-167: You do. You're playing 
dumb with me, but you do. | went into this with 
my eyes open, and I'm going to see this 
through. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: But why this? There 


are endless sensations to be had, experiences 
beyond counting. The Consciousness needs 
them all, will always need them all. 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: Let another take this role. 
Allow them to share your burden. They would 
do so, willingly. 


SCP-2500-B-167: No. They can't... they won't 
do it right. It has to be me. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: [luminescence 
intensifies] Do you not see what you do to 
yourself? 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: How your glow grows 
ever dimmer? 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: You suffer not for the 
Consciousness, but for yourself. 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: You are an addict, a 
glutton for pain. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: You are selfish. Do 
you not see what you do to yourself? 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: Do you not see what you 
do to us? 


SCP-2500-B-167: I’m... I’m sorry. | realize this 
isn't easy for you, and it's not any easier for 
me. You know that if it was up to me, I'd leave 
with you this second. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: Then why? Why do 
you refuse us? 


SCP-2500-B-167: Because | have a 
responsibility. Because it’s what I’m best at. 
What I’m used to, what I'm good at. It's hard to 
explain. You know we each have our talents, 


right? The sensations, the experiences, the 
stuff we’re most easily attuned to? The stuff 
that connects with us just right, that lets us 
send the Consciousness the most lucid 
images possible, the best possible 
understanding of what we feel? For some it’s 
joy, for others it’s exhilaration, or intellectual 
contemplation, or lust. But for me, it's 
suffering. Being tired, or hungry, or dirty, or 
sick. | can feel it better than any of the others. 
I've been attuned to it for all of my time here, 
working on it, maximizing my exposure to it. 
For- 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: Seventy years, three 
months, two weeks, five days and thirteen 
hours. Seventy years. Of this. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: When will it end? 
When is enough? 


SCP-2500-B-167: You've seen how | lived 
before. You see where | am now, and what 
they do to me. What do you think? 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: Do you say that we must 
go? That we must leave you like this? 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: For the greater 
understanding. For the wholeness of the 
Consciousness. Of the Boundless Project. 


[Conversation pauses for approximately ninety 
seconds] 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: It is bitter to us. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: Our great 
undertaking. 


SCP-2500-B-167: Just... just go. I'm alright. I'll 


be fine. | always am, aren't |? 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: Your words are empty, 
but we see what lies behind them. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: It is what it is. We are 
what we are. 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: We will miss you. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: We always do. We 
will always lo- 


SCP-2500-B-167: Don’t! Don’t say it. | can’t 
hear it. Can’t be tainted by that. It has to be 
pure. 


SCP-2500-A-BLUE: We understand. We shall 
leave you to your work. 


SCP-2500-A-ORANGE: Until the next time. 


[SCP-2500-BLUE and SCP-2500-ORANGE 
dissipate] 


SCP-2500-B-167: Yeah. Next time. 


Aftermath: Following Incident Lamed-Vav, SCP-2500- 
B-167 began to exhibit increasingly acute signs of 
chronic insomnia, often spending upwards of twenty- 
seven hours without sleep. This condition in turn caused 
in SCP-2500-B-167 what was diagnosed by Foundation 
physicians as episodes of exhaustion-induced 
hallucinations. During these episodes, SCP-2500-B-167 
would pace its Containment Unit, moving its hands in 
circular motions and repeating the following phrases: 


From the distant glow we came, on scroll-work 
wings of flame, to seek a truth in existence. 


Young. Driven. Ambitious. 


Blind.