Interview Log 1028-03 
Interviewed: Eyewitness to flock of SCP-1028 
Interviewer: Dr. 


Foreword: One of the surviving eyewitnesses to the flock that 
brought SCP-1028 to the Foundation's attention. 


<Begin Log> 


Dr. : Can you tell me what happened the afternoon 
we found youin ? 


Subject: | was walking down the street, you know? And 
suddenly this big flock of birds was flying overhead. They 
were brilliant! | swear, they were every color imaginable. 
They seemed to shimmer and sparkle in the light. They 
got so bright, | had a hard time looking at them after a 
while. But | couldn't stop staring. 


Dr. : What happened then? 


Subject: (Nervous laughter) You wouldn't believe me if | 
told you. 


Dr. : I'm very open minded. | really would like to hear 
what happened next. 


Subject: There was a sudden flash of light, and when | 
looked around me, everyone was gone. 


Dr. : Gone? Please explain. 


Subject: The buildings were still there, and the parked 
cars, but there was nobody driving in the street. Nobody 
around at all. And the buildings and parked cars? They 
had plants growing on them. Like, you know how kudzu 
or ivy covers everything? Well, this was like that, but the 
plants were weird. 


Dr. : In what sense? 
Subject: The colors were, um, wrong. 
Dr. : If at all possible, please go into more detail. 


Subject: (Nervous laughter) The leaves weren't green. 
They were blue, or purple. There were these flower-like 
things. No, they were like dandelion puffs, but more 
cage-like. | know, it sounds crazy, or like | had an acid 
flashback or something. But, really, for a while | was 
wandering around in the same neighborhood, but 
completely alone, and with these weird plants growing on 
everything. But after a while, people and things started to 
fade back in. And suddenly, | saw that there was this 
massive traffic accident. Cars had crashed, people had 
been hit, chaos everywhere. 


Dr. : And what did you think of that experience? 


Subject: That | was lucky | didn't wander into the street. 


<End Log> 


Closing Statement: The subject was given a class-B amnestic and 
released. 


Addendum 01: It appears that when instances of SCP-1028 are in 
distress for a prolonged period of time, an emergence of one or 
more sprouts of unusually-colored flora begin to grow in the vicinity 
of the distressed animal. Regardless of what species an emergent 
sprout resembles, all grow at a rate similar to that of Pueraria lobata 
(kudzu). Individuals who have been exposed to both the effect of 
specimens and have seen the outgrowths claim a resemblance 
between the new plants and what they saw while affected. In light of 
this, new procedures have been added to containment. 


« SCP-1027 | SCP-1028 | SCP-1029 » 


SCP-1029: Scratch 'n' Sniff JPEG 


Item #: SCP-1029 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: Three copies of SCP-1029 are 
currently stored on standard CD-R media in the secure sections of 
Foundation libraries at Sites , and . Access is permitted only for 
authorised research into the cause of its effect. 


Description: SCP-1029 is a 683x1024 pixel EXIF JPEG image file 
with MD5 checksum bbb61a1033967e337e1c691bd1c860fe. It 
depicts a stalk of purple flowers of the species Hyacinthus orientalis. 
When displayed full-size on a computer monitor and the surface of 
the screen is gently rubbed with a finger (skin proximity appears to 
be necessary to trigger a reaction), the flower's distinctive fragrance 
is released in the manner of a "scratch 'n' sniff" card. 


Air samples taken while rubbing SCP-1029 induce the perception of 
the same floral scents when later sniffed by test subjects, 
suggesting that SCP-1029 has a definite physical, rather than purely 
mental, effect. Chemical analysis of air samples is in progress. 


For the image's unusual response to occur, pixel-for-pixel 
reproduction of SCP-1029 appears to be necessary, along with 
colour rendition capable of differentiating all the colour values 
present within the image. While most CRT monitors are capable of 
showing the effect with no specific adjustment, many low-end LCDs 
and most panels older than years have failed to yield a detectable 
smell. It should, however, be noted that SCP-1029's odour does not 
vary in strength depending on image quality; it is simply not 
produced at all if the image was not reproduced within certain 
parameters. 


Reducing the image's colour depth, rescaling it to a smaller size or 
applying any lossy image processing or editing procedure (including 


JPEG recompression) have been found to produce an image which 
does not display SCP-1029's anomalous effect. Lossless rotation by 
a multiple of 90°, lossless conversion to PNG or TIFF format, and 
cropping of up to__— pixels off the right edge or pixels off any other 
edge of SCP-1029 have been found not to affect the image's 
properties. Uncorrupted digital copies of the file in any form or 
medium appear to retain the properties of SCP-1029; in a sense, all 
such copies are SCP-1029. 


SCP-1029 was discovered by Agent on a web image gallery at 
URL [DATA EXPUNGED] on / /_ while browsing using a touch- 
screen computer. Agent noticed the image's reaction to being 
rubbed and saved a copy for further study. The full-size "original" 
image file (4752x3168 resolution, produced by a 50 camera 
according to its EXIF metadata) has also been downloaded from the 
same site and does not seem to exhibit the same property as 
SCP-1029; thumbnails and other derived images on the same site 
are also similarly lacking in SCP-1029's effect. 


Researcher has been tasked with attempting to discover a 
suitable combination of software and settings which, when applied to 
this full-size image, reproduce SCP-1029. 


Agent has been tasked with cracking into the web server, 
ascertaining the extent of distribution of SCP-1029, and removing 
SCP-1029 from public view. The file is to be replaced with a 
recompressed version of SCP-1029 verified not to exhibit any 
unusual effect; any logged accesses to SCP-1029's URL are to be 
traced and contained. The web site is to be monitored for any 
reappearance of SCP-1029. 


Addendum: While output from ink-jet and laser printers, even when 
carefully calibrated and apparently meeting SCP-1029's criteria, do 
not display any response to rubbing, dye sublimation prints of 
SCP-1029 have been found to produce fragrance with little tweaking 
required. It has been suggested that this is due to the dithering 
("dottiness") of ink-jet and laser prints versus the continuous tone 
output of the dye sublimation process. 


Addendum: A correlation between sweat on the skin and odiferous 
intensity has been observed. Doctor triggered SCP-1029's 


effect with an unusually sweaty finger shortly after an episode of 
strenuous exercise in the gym; the smell was later described as 
“overpowering”. This suggests a phenomenon in which sweat (or 
some component thereof) is being converted to specific odour 
molecules. Investigation into this process is ongoing. 


« SCP-1028 | SCP-1029 | SCP-1030 » 


SCP-1030: Anything Golem 


Item #: SCP-1030 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1030-1 is to be kept ina 
7m x 5m holding cell under video surveillance and staffed by one 
guard. Minimal furnishing is allowed, as SCP-1030-1 does appear to 
be able to experience "comfort" and "pain." There are to be no 
tangible objects in the cell except one word processor terminal, to be 
built into the wall of the cell. SCP-1030-1 may request materials for 
self-repair by typing on this terminal. Staff are to place materials in 
the airlock between the observation booth and the holding cell, then 
vacate the airlock before SCP-1030-1 is given access to it. 


Under no circumstances should SCP-1030-1 be given any sharp 
objects or potential writing utensils. Any attempt by SCP-1030-1 to 
draw or carve SCP-1030-2 shall result in revoking of word processor 
privileges until later review. Any resulting instances of SCP-1030-3 
should be reverted by removal of SCP-1030-2, or, if more 
convenient, destroyed by fire. 


Description: SCP-1030-1 is a humanoid figure approximately 
1.65m tall, constructed of various objects. As of // it is composed 
of a pair of shoes, a computer mouse, a garbage can, 4m of rubber 
hose, crushed remains of a push-cart, a personal digital organizer, a 
labcoat, a pair of glasses, and 


Objects integrated into SCP-1030-1 corrode, rot, or otherwise 
decompose at an accelerated rate. Heavily damaged objects are 
expelled and replaced by an unknown force using other nearby 
objects capable of roughly filling the vacated space. Objects may 
contort or break if necessary, but preference is given to objects 
requiring a minimum of effort. 


Ruined items are not expelled until a replacement is found. 


SCP-1030-1 has expressed that keeping damaged items integrated 
is "painful." 


The only constant feature on SCP-1030-1 is the presence of a 
complex symbol (hereafter SCP-1030-2) that becomes engraved on 
the “back” of whatever analog SCP-1030-1 is using for a head. Part 
of the symbol includes the Hebrew word ".077n" 


SCP-1030-1 expresses periodic desire to copy this symbol onto 
other objects. Any objects marked in this way (known as 
SCP-1030-3) become animate with some control by SCP-1030-1 as 
long as they are within m of SCP-1030-1. Beyond that range, 
SCP-1030-3 invariably become hostile, seeking out and attempting 
to harm any humans in any way possible. Removal or destruction of 
any portion of SCP-1030-2 reverts such items to their original, 
inanimate state. 


Recovery notes 

SCP-1030-1 was initially contained following stories of a "monster" 
near a garbage dump in , Czechoslovakia. Agents captured 
SCP-1030-1 on / /19 using powerful magnets, as much of its body 
was composed of scrap metal at the time. SCP-1030-1 offered no 
violent resistance, attempting only to flee at first contact, and ceased 
its attempts after several minutes. 


Addendum 1030-01: Deviant behavior/New containment 
procedures 

SCP-1030-1 has begun attempting to place SCP-1030-2 on any 
object it can access, with mixed success. New containment 
procedures forbidding the presence of non-repair objects 
implemented due to extra security measures needed for animated 
furniture. Walls and floor are now padded fabric due to severe 
structural damage caused by animation of walls and floor. Computer 
terminal resolution and size have been reduced following input of 
ASCII version of SCP-1030-2 that resulted in violent animation of 
computer terminal. 


Following implementation of new containment procedures, 
SCP-1030-1 has ceased regular movement and refused to type on 
terminal except for the word "Alone," once a day. 


Addendum 1030-02: Incident report 

Following initial testing on replication of SCP-1030-2, SCP-1030-1 
was denied access to any objects for self-repair purposes with the 
aim of coercing SCP-1030-1 into explaining why the symbol wasn’t 
effective when copied by Foundation personnel. The word processor 
was also removed. SCP-1030-1 was told to respond by signing 
letters in the air. 


After 22 days with no useful response, SCP-1030-1’s components 
appeared to be in severe disrepair. After subject was observed to sit 
for several hours without motion, then-head researcher Dr. 

entered the cell with a sealed metal box of debris on a push-cart 
(current containment procedures were not in place), stating intention 
to “tempt” SCP-1030-1. 


The resulting video record has been preserved for study. 


<0754:13> Dr. enters containment cell, pauses while 
door is sealed behind him, and shakes cart. 

<0754:16> SCP-1030-1 rises to “feet,” immediately 
makes defensive or warding gestures with “arms.” 
<0754:20> Dr. takes two steps toward SCP-1030-1 
with cart, at which time Dr. __’s glasses appear to fly off 
his face and replace a disintegrating cardboard tube as 
SCP-1030-1’s thumb. Dr. feels face, then lets go of 
cart and turns to door. 

<0754:22> Dr. __, facing door, appears to leave ground, 
flying backwards toward SCP-1030-1. 

<0754:25> Dr. _'s entire body [DATA EXPUNGED] 
violently by an unidentified force, with no apparent 
regard for previous anatomical functions. 

<0754:30> SCP-1030-1 drops to “knees” and repeatedly 
slams own head (at the time a wastepaper bin) against 
back wall of containment cell for approximately 30 
seconds. 

<0755:01> SCP-1030-1 rises, rocking its body, and 
begins stroking Dr. __'s head and back, currently 
located [DATA EXPUNGED]. 

<0858:15> Dr. ceases movement. 

<0858:22> Push-cart accelerates toward SCP-1030-1, 


discarding box of debris. Cart is crushed and re-shaped 
by unknown means, replacing portions of Dr. —_, which 
are expelled onto the floor. 

<0858:40> Box accelerates toward SCP-1030-1. Box is 
crushed, exposing items inside. Box and all items 
integrated into SCP-1030-1. All previous components of 
SCP-1030-1 have now been replaced. 

<0858:54> SCP-1030-1 sits in corner of cell. 
<0920:10> Security and clean-up crews enter. No 
reaction from SCP-1030-1. 


Addendum 1030-03: Unprompted writing 

SCP-1030-1 does not typically initiate communication except to 
request new materials, and only offers minimal response to 
questions. However, on one occasion, approximately 1 hour after 
fruitless questioning had ended regarding SCP-1030-1's origins, 
SCP-1030-1 entered the following on the terminal in its cell. 


Was man. 

Man lived. Man would die. 

Maker came down. 

Maker said you live. You make. Maker marked man. 
Man lived. Man made things. 

Man died. Things made man. 

Man lived again. Man made. 

Man lived. Man made. 

Man lived. Man made. 

Man lived. Man made. 

Man lived. Man made. 

Ask maker, man die please? Man so tired. 
Maker said no. Man has mark. 

Mark is on head. Mark in head too. 

Know mark too good. Always remember. 
Cannot forget mark. 

Mark is life. 


Note: Following review of the above writing sample, simultaneous 
and contradictory requests have been filed by co-heads Drs. 

and . Dr. requests total cessation of all visual study of 
SCP-1030-2. Dr. requests approval for use of D-class 


personnel for expanded research into the tattoo reproduction and 
memorization of SCP-1030-2. O-5 response pending. 


« SCP-1029 | SCP-1030 | SCP-1031 » 


SCP-1031: Red Light Enforcement Module 


Item #: SCP-1031 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1031 is to be kept in a 
secure storage locker at Site. It may be removed for 
experimentation but must be returned set to "Off" and with 
SCP-1031-2 attached to the side with adhesive tape. 


Description: SCP-1031 is a heavy duty weatherproof ABS plastic 
box measuring 20cmx15cmx5cm, weighing 770g and coloured mid- 
grey. The box is sealed shut. Screws are visible in deep shafts at 
each corner, but the screw heads appear to have been reamed out 
to prevent extraction. A grooved circular metal strap and associated 
tightening mechanism ("jubilee clip") is attached to the centre of one 
20x 15cm side, and a printed vinyl label is affixed to the opposite 
side. The label identifies the box as a" Ltd’! Red Light 
Enforcement Module", gives instructions for attaching the box to a 
traffic light pole, and warns that the item is "Tamper-proof! Do not 
attempt to open!" accompanied by an iconic representation of an 
intruder being [DATA EXPUNGED]. Below the label is a keyhole, 
around which are three labelled settings: "Off", "Enforce" and 
"Mark". 


SCP-1031-2 is a key which fits the keyhole on SCP-1031. It appears 
to have no special properties and has been successfully copied by a 
Foundation locksmith using standard techniques. It does not appear 
to be possible to open the box using the key.