Although the method by which this is achieved is currently unknown, 
the rotation of the anomaly represented by SCP-2540 creates a 
spacetime "drag" across its entire length, capable of pulling matter 
into the cylinder and depositing it elsewhere across spacetime. 
Current theories state that SCP-2540 is one of an unknown number 
of randomly spaced "leaks" across the length of the cylinder, which 
results in the appearance of matter from other access points. While 
this transfer of matter usually consists with a constant outflow of air, 
it has occasionally turned out more significant objects, including 
entire human beings. 


Because of the spacetime drag created by SCP-2540, video 
surveillance equipment is unable to properly capture footage of 
SCP-2540, causing significant visual disruptions when in frame. This 
nature does not seem to affect human eyesight whatsoever. 


Interview 2540-1: Subject 2540-Alpha 

The following interview took place following the appearance of the 
first human from within SCP-2540. Subject is an adult male of 
Russian descent, aged at roughly 47 years. Subject initially 
appeared wearing a t-shirt bearing a Hawaiian print and cargo 
shorts, and missing a significant portion of its body beneath the 
waist. The wound appeared to have been sealed closed, likely due 
in some part to the nature of the subject's transfer through the Tipler 
Cylinder. Subject reported no discomfort from this. A translator was 
tasked to facilitate communication between the Foundation 
interviewer and the subject. 


Interviewer: Dr. Gregory Bennett 
Interviewee: SCP-2540-Alpha, Boris Tanzen, via 
translator 


Footage of Way: Footage of a Way produced by the 
suspect. 


Current Status: Detained at [CLASSIFIED], California. 
Not allowed to contact anyone or receive packages from 
family or associates. Indefinite solitary confinement. 


Crimes: Murder of a Federal Officer, Destruction of 
Property, Anomalous Arms Dealing, Drug Ownership, 
Drug Trafficking, Drug Manufacturing, Treason, 
Terrorism, Murder of a Police Officer, Theft of Federal 
Property, Speeding, Arson, Selling Paratech without a 
license, Performing Thaumatology Without a License, 
Driving Without A License, and Evasion of Arrest. 


Sentencing: Capital Punishment. 
History of UIU Action: 


5/22/2016: Suspect first appeared aiding a Serpent Hand 
operative escape Unit patrol vehicles with a currently 
unidentified Ford pickup truck. Used his Thaumatological 
abilities to destroy five of the seven cars. The suspect 
and the accompanying operative escaped after driving 
their vehicle through a Way produced at the bottom of a 
canyon, of which they had driven off of. 


6/9/2016: Suspect encountered near [CLASSIFIED], 
California selling anomalous drugs in a local club. When 
arrested by three Agents, he formed three biological 
entities of varying shapes and sizes to attack the Agents. 
Suspect escaped via a Way he had produced while the 
entities began attacking civilians in order to distract Unit 
Agents from apprehending him. Fifteen civilians and two 
officers were killed by the time the three entities were 
destroyed. 


6/11/2016: Along with five individuals belonging to an 
unidentified anomalous terrorist organization, the 
suspect set fire to a Unit controlled prison, destroying 


Date of Interview: 09/12/1989 


Dr. Bennett: Good evening, SCP-2540-Alpha. My name 
is Dr. Bennett, I'll be conducting this interview today. 


SCP-2540-Alpha: Good, good, you seem like a nice 
enough guy. But call me Boris, please. Any chance you 
could tell me where my legs are, though? 


Dr. Bennett: We're currently trying to figure that out 
ourselves, Mr. Tanzen. Could you tell me what you were 
doing before you found yourself in our holding cell? 


SCP-2540-Alpha: Of course. The wife and | were 
vacationing in Cozumel, and we had just gone down to 
the beach to get some sun. | went to the bar to get some 
drinks... and | ordered a Skinny Limmy? He goes to give 
me a lime to put in it, and then I'm here. 


Dr. Bennett: | see. Can you tell me what the date is, Mr. 
Tanzen? 


SCP-2540-Alpha: July... 23rd, 2045? | believe? 


Dr. Bennett: Did you notice anything during your 
transition to here? 


SCP-2540-Alpha: Something... sour? | felt sour, in my 
mouth. Also | think | might've surprised somebody. 


Dr. Bennett: Surprised somebody? 


SCP-2540-Alpha: Just a feeling | got, like somebody 
saw me there and was surprised. 


Dr. Bennett: Can you describe to me anything about this 
somebody? 


SCP-2540-Alpha: *Shrugs* Nothing really. Maybe | 
didn't have my eyes open, or maybe | wouldn't have 
been able to see it if | had. Hard to say. 


[END LOG] 


Subject SCP-2540-Alpha was detained at Site 81 at the 
conclusion of the interview, and remains under 
surveillance as part of continued research into the nature 
of SCP-2540. 


Incident Log 2540-1: 03/15/1995 


During routine examination of SCP-2540, it was observed that a 
spatial distortion had begun to form near SCP-2540. Personnel on- 
site to witness the event described the feeling that some kind of 
large, amorphous entity was looking through the distortion. Shortly 
thereafter, the distortion dispersed. 


Incident Log 2540-2: 06/23/1995 


Security personnel reported that a spatial distortion had formed 
within SCP-2540's containment cell, shortly after SCP-2540 
deposited an entire swordfish into the room. The security personnel 
reported a feeling similar to that mentioned in Log 2540-1. Shortly 
after opening, the spatial distortion released approximately 3 metric 
tons of stone tablets bearing etchings in a number of unknown 
languages, the majority of which shattered upon contact with the 
floor of the containment cell, or each other. All security personnel, 
and the swordfish, escaped with no injuries. 


Incident Log 2540-5: 11/02/2001 


Due to several incidents similar to that in Log 2540-2, Foundation 
psychologists determined that an entity, likely one existing within 
four spatial dimensions, was attempting to contact those close to 
breaches in the temporal anomaly and communicate with them. 
Because of this, additional Foundation linguists were called in to 
attempt to facilitate with the entity. During the next spatial distortion, 
a capsule was launched through the opening containing a cipher 
that an intelligent entity could use as a baseline of communication 
with Foundation personnel. 


Incident Log 2540-6: 02/24/2002 


During observation of SCP-2540, a large roll of what appeared to be 
a pressed, paper-like material, emerged from within SCP-2540. The 
roll was covered in a number of inscriptions, quickly determined to 
be a crude attempt at writing in English. The best guess of a 
possible meaning is listed below. 


Hello many very insignificant fleshy/squishy? friend 
creatures 


| dropped this tool/device/accelerator? here because | 
am [ILLEGIBLE] and will not return for a short time 


Hopefully it will not detrimental for you too much/often? 


But | very requirement [ILLEGIBLE] to set it right in this 
location 


| am forgiven? that it intersects with your unfortunate 
universe 


Potentially it will be transferred to a different/banana?! 
location 


However it is not likely | returnable/exist/continue? 
Something else/bigger will be here to move it 


Maybe you won't realize it [ILLEGIBLE] you probably 
will 


Thank you and sorry! 


Footnotes 

1. Despite cues around the text implying the meaning of "different", 
the text itself directly used the word "banana". The reason for this is 
unknown. 

2. Symbol was accompanied by what looked to be a drawing of a 
vaguely octopoid creature bearing a large grin. 


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SCP-2541: Ecological Anomaly of Midassia 


Item #: SCP-2541 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2541 must be monitored 
by personnel at all times to observe any changes in environment. A 
network of air and ground surveillance rovers must maintain 
observation of SCP-2541 at all times. Personnel are required to 
operate on 6 hour shifts. Under no circumstances are personnel not 
belonging to the surveillance maintenance team permitted to exit the 
research facility located at the edge of SCP-2541. Shipments of 
bottled water, food, research materials, and maintenance supplies 
are to be made every 48 hours. 


Between the months of December to February, all personnel are 
required to remain within the onsite research facility or the nearest 
underground bunker. Local authorities are to be instructed to 
evacuate any settlements within 100 km of SCP-2541 during these 
months. Foundation personnel are required to prepare for full-scale 
recovery and reconstruction efforts and be fully prepared before 
12:00 AM, December 1st. All personnel are required to be inside a 
facility and fitted with full body protective wear and air quality filters 
during a manifestation of SCP-2541-A. Under no circumstances are 
personnel to enter SCP-2541 or interfere with SCP-2541. 


Description: SCP-2541 is a section of land approximately 76 km? 
located in northern Finland. The surface of SCP-2541 is composed 
of exposed shale. SCP-2541 contains growths and structures 
resembling typical flora and fauna of Finland encountered outside of 
SCP-2541 exclusively composed of various types of minerals and 
gemstones. (See Study Logs) 


SCP-2541 was discovered in 2016 by satellite imaging technology. 
SCP-2541 and the surrounding area had been falsely included as 
part of a local lake, and its existence had been unknown to locals. 


Upon discovery, Foundation personnel were sent to establish a 
presence in the area and block civilian access. A yearlong initial 
observation study was conducted, with the results later determining 
the containment procedures for SCP-2541. 


A list of the identified seasons within SCP-2541 is available below, 
presented in chronological order. 


Early Autumn 


Season: Early Autumn 

Summary: The first stage of the study began 
shortly after Foundation presence at 
SCP-2541 was established. Personnel 
reported the surface of SCP-2541 to be barren 
shale, with growths of igneous composite 
resembling bare trees. Small avian creatures 
composed of a mineral believed to be peridot 
were observed constructing nests out of the 
fallen portions of the "trees". The specimens 
produced loud sounds resembling tubular bells 
towards other instances, believed to be a 
mating call. Instances were observed feeding 
off of small pebbles and gravel. SCP-2541 was 
recorded having a wind speed and direction 
that conflicted with measurements for the 
surrounding area. 


Researcher Notes: The avian lifeforms 
observed within SCP-2541 came as a surprise 
to most of us stationed here. The majority of 
us are unsure as to whether these creatures 
justify the creation of a subdesignation, 
however, we have compiled our observations 
on them regardless. It is worth noting that 
fallen leaves from the vegetation surrounding 
SCP-2541 was carried outside of SCP-2541 
by the fluctuating wind currents. 


Late Autumn-Early Winter 


Season: Late Autumn-Early Winter 
Summary: The avian lifeforms previously 
observed within SCP-2541 appear to have left 
SCP-2541, leaving vacant nests present on 
the "trees" throughout SCP-2541. Faint traces 
of small particles resembling snowflakes were 
collected by a remotely operated surveillance 
rover, and microscopic observation of them 
revealed them to be small crystal structures 
composed of compressed carbon (diamond). A 
thick layer of this material slowly deposited on 
the surface of SCP-2541 over the course of 2 
weeks. 


Shortly after the onset of the particles, 
creatures resembling marble sculptures of 
Rangifer tarandus (Reindeer) were observed 
within SCP-2541, and appeared to engage in 
playful interaction with the "snowfall". In 
addition, instances of Sciurus carolinensis 
(Eastern Squirrel), Bubo scandiacus (Snowy 
Owl), and Lepus americanus (Snowshoe Hare) 
composed of marble were observed creating 
burrows typical of their non-anomalous 
species from fallen limbs of the structures 
present in SCP-2541. Small growths of //ex 
aquifolium (European Holly) were observed at 
the base of hill portions of SCP-2541 with 
branches and leaves composed of a green 
granite variant and fruit composed of rounded 
garnet gems. 


Wind speed was observed to have slightly 
increased over the course of 4 weeks toa 
variable rate of 24-37 km/h. SCP-2541's air 
temperature decreased according to the 
expected regional climate. 


Researcher Notes: During these particular 
months, the team was able to establish that 


SCP-2541 was a self contained ecosystem, 
and we were able to identify the various 
creatures that reside in SCP-2541. Similar to 
the avian creatures, our team was unable to 
justify creating a designation for the creatures 
observed, however members have compiled 
reports on the known behavior of the creatures 
during these months. There were two notable 
discoveries during this particular period of the 
study. The first discovery was that particles 
originating from within SCP-2541 are not 
exclusive to the area, meaning that the 
"snowfall" from within SCP-2541 had been 
carried by wind currents to nearby settlements, 
and we received word of a number of deaths in 
a nearby town due to a buildup of abrasive 
crystalline particles in the lungs. We have 
since procured air filters for our suits and 
stations, and have requested that an 
evacuation of settlements within the 
established area of effect of SCP-2541 take 
place as soon as possible. In addition, we 
discovered some signs of possible human 
presence within SCP-2541, including footprints 
in the surface of SCP-2541, and an 
arrangement of material in a manner similar to 
a campfire. 


Midwinter 


Season: Midwinter 

Summary: Wind speeds increased to levels in 
excess of 80 km/h. The wind began blowing 
large amounts of "snow" particles in the air, 
significantly decreasing visibility and making it 
impossible for personnel to exit the secure 
facilities without suffering from heavy abrasion 
and lung damage. Approximately 13 hours 
after the start of the windstorm, wind speeds 
increased again to levels of 105-123 km/h. The 


airborne particles after this event appeared to 
consolidate into a large cloud resembling a 
semi-humanoid entity. The entity, labeled 
SCP-2541-A by the research team, ejected 
masses of geological material at the forested 
areas outside of SCP-2541 and had a large 
amount of influence over the wind patterns 
within SCP-2541. The area affected by 
projectiles and dust particles emitted by 
SCP-2541-A covered settlements as much as 
97 km from the established perimeter of 
SCP-2541. SCP-2541-A dissipated after 
approximately one week, and large scale 
efforts by Foundation personnel were made to 
cover up the incident and its effects on nearby 
settlements. 


Researcher Notes: Once again, most of the 
team was caught off guard by the development 
of events. Despite the majority of us being 
inside at the start of the storm, there were a 
few field researchers who were unaccounted 
for, and we presume them to be dead. Most of 
us were unable to sleep through the 
unintelligible sounds made by SCP-2541-A. 
Also, despite our previously installed air filters, 
there were found to be some traces of exterior 
particles making their way into the facilities. 


Immediately after we determined that the 
storm had ceased for a sufficient amount of 
time, we deployed a set of remotely operated 
reconnaisance units to assess the damage 
inflicted by SCP-2541-A and recover lost 
surveillance units. All surveillance devices 
were recovered, having sustained heavy 
damage, but were ultimately able to be 
repaired. No signs of previously recorded life 
were present, however fragments of the tree- 
like structures were found scattered