SCP-3233-Alpha instances will consistently develop an aversion to 
the perceived scent of SCP-3233-1 and the presence of SCP-3233 
itself. SCP-3233-Alpha instances also have a substantially higher 
rate of maladies consistent with symptoms of extreme malnutrition, 
despite exhibiting no deviations from a normal dietary schedule. 


The health of SCP-3233-Alpha instances is intimately linked to that 
of SCP-3233 itself. Instances appear to feel pain when SCP-3233 is 
injured, and will refuse to eat if SCP-3233 is sick or hungry. 


Addendum 3233-A: SCP-3233 came to the Foundation's attention 
when coworkers in the research lab she worked in reported an 
unusual drop in birth rates in the lab animal population. After 
conducting several tests, funding for the research project was 
withdrawn, and amnestics and a cover story were disseminated. 
SCP-3233 was contained and an undercover agent was planted at 
the research lab to watch for any lingering anomalous effects. 


Within 48 hours of containment, SCP-3233 began to experience a 
severe deterioration in physical condition, showing symptoms of 
extreme malnutrition as well as severe migraines, while the plant at 
the lab concurrently observed unusual behavior in the remaining 
animals. SCP-3233 was quickly put on life support and at Dr. 
Velasquez's suggestion, the animals in question were brought to 
Site-104. 


Upon introduction of the specimens to SCP-3233, SCP-3233-Alpha 
instances expressed revulsion, and the non-Alpha specimens 
surrounded SCP-3233. SCP-3233 involuntarily extended its right 
hand, and one pregnant specimen walked onto it and proceeded to 
quickly give birth to a litter of nine pups. The smallest pup vocalized 
loudly, and then was absorbed into SCP-3233's hand. 


SCP-3233 was noted to painfully grow several spines in various 
places on its body. SCP-3233's showed rapid improvement in its 
condition, and returned to full health within 24 hours. 


Approximately 120 hours after this incident, SCP-3233 again began 
to deteriorate. The non-Alpha specimens were brought in, and 
similar events transpired again. After this series of events was 
repeated several times, it was determined that the anomalous 


behavior of the tenrecs was necessary to ensure SCP-3233's 
survival and containment procedures were updated, with an on-site 
habitat built to accomodate the animals. 


12/29/18: SCP-3233-1 has been shown to have a secondary effect. 
All non-Alpha instances have exhibited a statistically significant 
increase in litter size, and have developed deep folds in the cerebral 
cortex. These specimens show a marked increase in intelligence, 
corresponding to an average score of 1.9 points on the FAITH? 
scale, compared to the tenrec baseline of 1.23. 


These specimens have been designated SCP-3233-Beta. Like 
SCP-3233-Alpha instances, SCP-3233-Beta instances appear to 
exhibit a similar relationship with SCP-3233, and experience pain 
when SCP-3233 does. SCP-3233 will grow additional spines each 
time an SCP-3233-Beta instance expires. 


02/28/19: Repeated observations have shown that the ratio of Alpha 
to Beta instances has been steadily shifting in favor of Beta (from 
71%/29% to 38%/62%). The reasons for this shift are unknown at 
present; further research is required. 


Noting that Alpha instances now attempt to avoid Beta instances if 
possible. 


04/02/19: First confirmed case of an SCP-3233-Alpha instance 
transitioning to the Beta form. Circumstances and cause unknown. 
Average FAITH score of Beta instances is now 2.2. 


Interesting, all of the negative conditions usually found in alphas 
disappeared almost instantly; this tenrec is back to full health... -Dr. 
Monique Velasquez 


04/21/19: SCP-3233 has begun to exhibit symptoms of anxiety. 


05/11/19: SCP-3233-Beta instances have begun to also emit 
SCP-3233-1. Containment procedures updated. Average FAITH 
score of Beta instances is now 5.0. 


05/28/19: During weekly interview, SCP-3233 entered a catatonic 
state for approximately 20 seconds. After it ended, SCP-3233 was 


visibly shaken by this occurrence. 


07/01/19: SCP-3233's catatonic states have steadily increased in 
duration and frequency. Increasing intervals between ‘feedings’ 
suggested, along with amnesic and psychological treatment of 
SCP-3233. 


Increased intervals denied. We're cutting it close as it is, and we 
don't want to risk the anomaly dying. Psychological treatment 
tentatively approved, though. -Dr. Velasquez, Project Head 


07/02/19: Average FAITH score of Beta instances is now 8.7. Ratio 
of Alpha/Beta is now 3%/97%. 


07/19/19: SCP-3233-Beta instances now disintegrate slowly into a 
cloud of SCP-3233-1 upon death. 


Incident Log 3233-01: On 08/26/19, SCP-3233 breached 
containment. 


14:53: SCP-3233 is sitting in the corner of its cell, near 
the door. 


14:53: SCP-3233 enters catatonic state. 


14:56: Catatonic state continues for three minutes, the 
longest yet recorded. Spines are all shaking rapidly. 


14:57: SCP-3233 wakes from its catatonic state, but its 
eyes do not appear to be focusing and its movements 
are sluggish. SCP-3233 appears to pull out one of its 
spines and breathe on it, then set it down. 


14:58: SCP-3233 begins scratching at door of cell. 
15:00: SCP-3233 breaches door; alarm sounds. 


15:01: SCP-3233 pulls out two more spines, wincing. 
SCP-3233 holds these spines in its hand. 


15:03: SCP-3233 begins heading down the east corridor 
and drops two spines. 


15:03: In the corridor, the spines that were dropped on 
the floor appear to unfold into adult tenrecs, which 
scamper in the opposite direction from SCP-3233, 
vocalizing loudly. SCP-3233 pulls out several more 
spines from the back of its neck, grimacing. 


15:04: SCP-3233 encounters two guards. 


15:04: Guard aims tranquilizer gun at SCP-3233 and 
orders it to stand down. 


15:05: SCP-3233 pauses and jerks suddenly, as if being 
woken. SCP-3233 looks around, appearing confused. 


SCP-3233: Oh my God! 


SCP-3233: What the hell is happening- 
15:05: One guard turns neck to speak into her radio. 


15:05: SCP-3233 reenters previous state and raises its 
arms shakily, and proceeds to forcefully throw the spines 
in its hands at the guards' necks. 


15:06: Both guards collapse. Later investigation revealed 
the presence of a potent sedative in their bloodstreams. 


15:08: SCP-3233 reaches main Site-104 ventilation 
shaft. 


15:09: SCP-3233 uses its spines to cut open the vent 
cover. 


15:09: Six guards head towards SCP-3233's location. 


15:10: SCP-3233 drops the remaining spine into the 
vent, then collapses unconscious. 


15:10: Guards return SCP-3233 to its cell, seal vent, and 
recover the two free tenrecs in the halls. 


15:11: Containment of SCP-3233 reestablished. 


<Closing statement> Vent was sealed; spines were not 
recovered. Traces of SCP-3233-1 were detected in air 
for nine days and Site-104 was put on quarantine 
lockdown. 


Alright people, you know the arrill: lock it up tighter and 
keep your eyes open. | want to know exactly what the 

point of this little stunt was. -Dr. Velasquez, Research 

Head 


Containment procedures were updated. The two guards regained 
consciousness within 12 hours and were kept in quarantine until 
confirmation of absence of lingering anomalous effects. 


10/26/19: Reports from Foundation zoologists stationed in 
Madagascar while monitoring SCP-1585 indicated significant 
increase in the range and size of native E. te/fairi populations. 
Analysis by SCP-3233 researchers confirmed increased intelligence 
and fertility corresponding to SCP-3233-Beta effects, as well as 
excretion of SCP-3233-1 from specimens' sweat glands. No living 
SCP-3233-Alpha instances were identified. Object Class upgraded 
to Keter. 


What are we going to do about this? There's no way we can contain 
every tenrec in Madagascar; it's unfeasible and would disrupt the 
delicate ecosystem here. -Dr. Wilberto Maravilla 


A single species suddenly gaining hyper-intelligence and faster 
reproduction is already going to disrupt the ecosystem. As much as 
I'd hate to wipe out an entire intelligent species, the damage they 
could deal to the myriad of other species might make it worth it. | 
want any and all proposals for containment or neutralization sent 
directly to me, along with their risk analyses. -Dr. Velasquez, 
Research Head. 


The whole native population is Beta now, we've got an entire 
species’ existence tied to an unstable girl. Whatever we do, we have 
to work fast. I've already elucidated SCP-3233-1's structure. | 
propose synthesizing a chemical to neutralize 3233-1's properties, 
or at the very least react with or trap it. -Dr. Maravilla 


Proposal accepted. Get to work. -Dr. Velasquez, Research Head 


02/05/20: Exploration deep into the southwestern Madagascar 
forests has uncovered evidence of rudimentary tenrec settlements. 
These settlements include constructed shelters, traps and snares to 
stop predators, communal food storage, and decorative structures of 
an unknown function. These structures, constructed primarily using 
sticks, consist of a crude platform supporting a figure and are always 
located near the center of the settlement. 


You're out of time, Maravilla. I'm authorizing the culling of 3233-Beta 
populations before this gets completely away from us. -Dr. 
Velasquez, Research Head 


02/10/20: Stage 1 of Protocol 89-Chiralene (consisting of restricting 
outside access to the habitat of the species in question, and 
systemic culling of the population with a minimum of collateral 
damage) was implemented. Wild populations of SCP-3233-Beta 
were reduced by ~24%. Upon successful completion of Stage 1 of 
89-Chiralene, SCP-3233 entered a catatonic state for four days, and 
all contained instances of SCP-3233-Beta began vocalizing and 
acting erratically during this period. Implementation of Stage 2 has 
been put on hold indefinitely. 


02/14/20: After the catatonic state ended, SCP-3233 appeared to 
exhibit symptoms of severe depression and destructive behavior, 
such as hitting and scraping the walls of the containment cell. 
SCP-3233 was restrained to prevent harm to itself and by extension, 
the SCP-3233 population. SCP-3233 subsequently reentered a 
catatonic state. 


03/05/20: SCP-3233's catatonia has not yet ceased. Feedings have 
continued as normal. 


Footnotes 

1. Otherwise known as the lesser hedgehog tenrec, a small mammal 
endemic to Madagascar. 

2. Foundation Animal Intelligence Testing Heuristics 

3. The FAITH scale ranges from 0 to 10 and the tests are calibrated 
for each species. For comparison, on this scale mice score a 
0.5-0.9, corvids score a 4.1-4.5, dolphins score a 5.9-6.3, and great 


apes score from 8.2-8.8. An average human is assigned a score of 
10. 


SCP-3234: Pure Grey Static 


Item #: SCP-3234 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: Priority is to immediately 
quarantine and transport individuals experiencing the effects of 
SCP-3234 to the nearest Foundation site equipped for humanoid 
containment. MTF ETA-62 "White Noise" has been established as of 

/ / , with a mission to quickly locate and limit SCP-3234’s spread 
through the general populace. ! 


Once contained, instances of SCP-3234-1 are to be monitored for 
signs of the final stages of SCP-3234. If an instance is found to be in 
the later stages, protocol is immediate termination. Instances of 
SCP-3234-1 found early enough are to maintain sessions with a 
Foundation therapist three time a week, or as mandated by the Site 
Director, with follow up tests performed by a psychiatrist. Instances 
are under no circumstances to be exposed to negative stimuli. 


If an instance of SCP-3234-1 has recovered from the effects of 
SCP-3234, they are to be administered a Class-A amnestic and 
reintroduced to the general population with an appropriate cover 
story as per standard protocols. Foundation personnel are then to 
be stationed in the vicinity of multiple SCP-3234-1 instances, to 
ease further monitoring. They are to maintain these positions until 
the predicted chance of a resurgence of SCP-3234 is minimal. 


| want to be very clear with the protocols put into place to 
surveil the instances of SCP-3234-1. This is not a 
babysitting position, and it does not give agents tasked 
with observation the ability to disregard their other 
responsibilities. This position is to maintain a regular 
surveillance presence in case there is a relapse. At this 
time it’s not a realistic solution to keep the affected 
individuals in on-site containment, and | will not entertain 


the notion of terminating them. If you find yourself on this 
assignment, consider it like any other surveillance 
operation. You watch, and you report if there are any 
abnormalities in behaviour. The only difference is 
proximity to your target. — Dr. Vaile 


Description: SCP-3234 is an anomalous instance of a dissociative 
disorder that affects individuals with a highly negative sense of self, 
who desire to cease interactions with society. SCP-3234-1 is the 
designation for any subject affected by SCP-3234. Severity of 
SCP-3234 symptoms are directly proportional to the intensity of 
SCP-3234-1's stressful or negative thoughts. 


Symptoms of SCP-3234 surface as a diminished memory and the 
sensation of losing time. SCP-3234-1‘s ability to communicate is 
heavily impaired due to an inability to grasp thoughts accurately, 
causing unconventional speech patterns and the repetition of 
phrases. [A detailed example is shown within the attached document 
“Subject 1A session log-1”.] 


In advanced stages of SCP-3234, Subjects affected by SCP-3234 
will gradually become covered in a visual effect that resembles video 
noise. An instance of SCP-3234 will start to see their surroundings 
as dim and monochromatic, even if there are ample sources of light 
in the area. Instances will exhibit a similar case of colourlessness as 
they become grey and lose any defining features. 


The visual noise first occurs in the eyes, and then gradually spreads 
across the subject's body. SCP-3234-1’s body begins to be replaced 
by the visual noise approximately twenty-seven hours after 
SCP-3234-1 is fully covered. Instances do not respond to stimuli at 
this point, and the process is thought to be non-painful. Once the 
visual noise has completely engulfed SCP-3234-1, the subject will 
dissipate. 


As many of you reading this are well aware, previous 
attempts at understanding and halting the progression of 
SCP-3234 have proven fruitless. | was shocked at the 
level of carelessness in the handling of previous 


SCP-3234-1 subjects. So far we’ve had — subjects 
become unrecoverable. This is an unacceptable amount 
given the information we should be using to halt their 
progression. So, as of / / , | have taken up the 
responsibility of figuring out the best course of action to 
take, and so far these efforts have proven enlightening. 
I’ve taken the liberty of adding some of the sessions with 
a typical subject with SCP-3234 in Dr. Welligo's 
examination. My hope is to provide a basis for how the 
treatment of these instances should be handled in the 
future. — Dr. Vaile 


Addendum-3234-A: Subject retrieval and examination. 


SCP-3234-1A was brought to the attention of Foundation personnel 
when civilians of , Oregon had reported sightings of a grey 
skinned humanoid inside an apartment complex. MTF ETA-62 was 
dispatched for containment. 1A was found, though showed no 
response to the agent's entrance. 


Initial interactions consisted of garbled and incoherent speech from 
1A. 1A had significant progression of SCP-3234’s physical 
symptoms. A cursory search of the apartment indicated that 1A had 
been dealing with SCP-3234 for an extended period of time.