Description of Audio Content: 3 minutes 56 
seconds. Due to its anomalous effect, this 
description is limited to what was provided by 
those exposed to it: a repeated metallic kick 
and snare pattern at 126 beats per minute. 


Observed Anomalous Effect(s): Despite its 
unremarkable nature, those hearing this audio 


track had a 100% chance of sharing it with the 
nearest person unless hindered via amnestic 
administration or neutralisation. Subjects 
replayed it to others by whatever means 
necessary. Methods of sharing included, but 
were not limited to: making recordings using 
external devices, ‘ripping’ techniques, and 
dissemination via social media on the Internet. 
The effect even applied to subjects who had 
only heard very small sections of the track, 
including the moments of silence between the 
drum hits. Prior to the enactment of a mass- 
amnestic administration and information- 
suppression procedure known as Protocol- 
[REDACTED], modern day ease of digital file- 
sharing meant that the memetic effect had 
spread to approximately , people globally 2 
days after initial broadcast, which included 
members of the general public. This event is 
considered to be one of the worst information 
breaches ever sustained by the Foundation, 
and, in the final weeks prior to its 
disappearance, prompted the immediate 
promotion of SCP-3067 to Keter status. 


Addendum: New visual information from the [REDACTED] satellite, 
which was present in the same approximate location as SCP-3067 
at the time of its disappearance, has been confiscated. The 
disappearance of SCP-3067 was captured in a minute-long video by 
this satellite. 


Details are as follows: at 0:46, SCP-3067 emits a flash of light 
before disappearing. Several seconds later, at 0:51, an orderly 
arrangement of 5 light-emitting objects of unknown size, now 
designated SCP-3067-A, appears spontaneously. These objects are 
flashing, and move frantically around the area of space that 
SCP-3067 occupied. At 0:54, the objects comprising SCP-3067-A 
each emit a divergent beam of light, which appear to 'scan' the 
surrounding area. Then, at 0:58, SCP-3067-A de-materialises in a 
similar fashion to SCP-3067. Like SCP-3067, the origin of 


SCP-3067-A is unknown. 


SCP-3068: Halycon Light Beta 


Item #: SCP-3068 
Object Class: Euclid Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: Several long-range Scranton 
Reality Cannons are trained on SCP-3068. These are to fire upon 
any containment breaches by SCP-3068-A instances, preventing 
these instances from existence in ordinary space without the need 
for costly physical assaults. 


It should be noted that Scranton Reality Cannons are an unstable 
prototype. Their usage is to be restricted to SCP-3068 only. Extreme 
caution must be observed in their operation. 


A diplomatic presence is to be maintained on SCP-3068 at all times. 
Travel to and from SCP-3068 is to take place using vessels fitted 
with a Scranton Reality Engine; again, this is an unstable prototype 
which should only be operated with extreme caution. 


Update 09/07/2016: Attempts to locate SCP-3068-B are currently 
underway. Current protocol is to take SCP-3068-B in for 
questioning, with the intention of ascertaining its exact link to 
SCP-3068. 


Update 05/10/2017: All use of Scranton Reality Cannons and 
Scranton Reality Engines is to be halted following Incident 3068-1. 
Scranton Reality Cannons and Scranton Reality Engines have now 
been classified as SCP-3068-A-233 and SCP-3068-A-234 
respectively. A full investigation into how these devices were first 
developed is underway. Due to the distance of 6,070 lightyears 
between Earth and Cygnus X-1, there is no current way to return the 
currently-stationed Foundation diplomats to Earth without 
SCP-3068-234; research into alternative methods of transport is 
currently underway. 


Description: SCP-3068 is the space station "Halycon Light Beta", 
currently in orbit around Cygnus X-1.1 SCP-3068 is spherical in 
shape, with several branching arms extending off it at random points 
and ending in smaller spheres, with further interconnections and 
branches extending off these. It is composed of an alloy made up of 
chrome, titanium and an unknown substance which the inhabitants 
call "Mekhanite™". 


SCP-3068 is run by a military administration composed of humans 
who state that they are representatives of the "Union of Earth", 
which they claim is a governing body comprising one third of the 
Milky Way. According to the administration, the rest of the galaxy is 
largely split between the tyrannical "Lalande Imperium", which has 
enslaved a number of species and is planning on assaulting 
SCP-3068 in the near future, and the "Kharai United 
Caravanserais", a mercantile confederation of city-states. The 
Kharai are said to control the shipping of several crucial goods, 
including "Korassian paradoxes", a substance said to be vital to 
SCP-3068's operation. 


SCP-3068's population is composed of a number of different alien 
species who claim to originate on a large variety of different worlds, 
some unknown or apparently nonexistent. Investigation of some of 
the real worlds which these species claim to originate from has 
revealed no signs of their existence. These different species are 
hereafter referred to as SCP-3068-A instances. The inhabitants 
uniformly believe that it is currently the late 30th century. They are in 
possession of unknown and extremely advanced technology, 
allowing SCP-3068 to continue its orbit of Cygnus X-1 despite the 
apparent physical impossibility. 


A variety of spacefaring vessels enter and leave SCP-3068 each 
day. However, they abruptly appear or disappear 1 lightyear away 
from SCP-3068, being apparently unable to exist too far from 
SCP-3068's confines. Observations from within SCP-3068 and the 
surrounding area appear to show these ships continuing on their 
journey. 


SCP-3068's apparent purpose is as an intergalactic marketplace 
and meetingplace. A large and thriving commercial sector and an 
equally vibrant black market are both present on the station. The 


black market is clandestinely run by several members of SCP-3068- 
A-24, referred to as "Lalandites", whom SCP-3068's administration 
claims are at war with the Empire of Earth. 


At random intervals, new branches and spheres abruptly appear on 
SCP-3068. These are often accompanied by sudden alterations to 
the structure and organisation of SCP-3068, often with the 
inhabitants being unaware of any alterations. Sometimes, alterations 
to the external political organisation will also occur; the "Union of 
Earth", for instance, was formerly the "United Nations of Earth". 


SCP-3068 first appeared on 09/10/2010, when it was suddenly 
detected by Foundation long-distance scanners.2 At this point, it had 
no branches, and was simply a single sphere. The first branches 
appeared on 10/12/2010. Foundation teams were immediately 
dispatched; the Foundation has maintained a permanent diplomatic 
presence on SCP-3068 since 02/03/2011. 


The following is a list of particularly notable SCP-3068-A instances: 


SCP-3068-A instan( Name of instance Description 

SCP-3068-A-7 Halogen Large, green and with 
prominent tentacles, 
the Halogen are 
known for their 
unusual language 
which lacks any 
syntax or consistent 
vocabulary. It is 
considered impossible 
to learn by non- 
Halogen, although 
they themselves often 
have a strong grasp of 
English. 

SCP-3068-A-24 Lalandites Have a human 
appearance, with the 
exception of their grey 
skin and glowing white 
eyes. Initial 
encounters with 


SCP-3068-A-47 


Kharai 


Lalandites revealed 
them to be uniformly 
duplicitous and cruel; 
this abruptly changed 
on 09/11/2014, when 
they suddenly and 
uniformly gained a 
large number of rites, 
rituals and tragic 
backstories. The 
Lalandites purportedly 
originate on an 
unknown planet 
orbiting Lalande 
21185, capital of the 
"Lalande Imperium". 
As of 09/11/2015, the 
Lalandites are in 
charge of SCP-3068. 
A mercantile race 
whose DNA matches 
that of the order 
Hymenoptera, the 
Kharai are humans 
with the heads, wings 
and colouring of the 
common wasp 
(Vespula vulgaris). 
The Kharai act as 
intergalactic 
merchants, with "a 
presence in every 
port"; they have been 
known to sell 
Naumachian 
hypercrystals, 
Lalandite spices and 
Korassian paradoxes 
to Foundation 
diplomats, among 


SCP-3068-A-63 


SCP-3068-A-65 


SCP-3068-A-79 


Children of the 
Satellite 


Z-93291 


Unknown 


other wares. They 
purport to represent 
the "United Kharai 
Caravanserais.” 

A race of cyborgs, 
who possess originally 
organic minds digitally 
transferred into 
metallic bodies. The 
construction and 
materials used for 
their bodies are 
reminiscent of those 
used by NASA in the 
20th century, although 
some elements are 
reminiscent of 
Foundation long- 
distance probes. 
Worship the 
"screamer who is lost 
in space", whose 
"desire for revenge is 
a constant of 
emotional perfection”. 
The self-designation 
of a race of 
hypothetical beings, 
whose existence is 
inferred by their 
actions. A database 
entry, quarters and 
diplomatic treatises 
purportedly written by 
them exist, but they 
have never been 
observed. Supposedly 
represent the Alliance 
of Conceptual Beings. 
Does not appear on 


SCP-3068's database, 
but has been 
witnessed by 9 
Foundation diplomats, 
always while they are 
alone. Several 
members of the 
species will abruptly 
manifest, stare at the 
individual, say the line 
"| left because of you, 
Desmond" and then 
demanifest. They 
appear as Caucasian 
humans, wearing grey 
pinstripe suits, but 
lacking any facial 
features. They have 
occasionally been 
observed holding a lit 
cigar in their right 
hand. 

SCP-3068-A-86 Anafabulites [DATA LOST] 


Addendum 1: On 08/01/2014, the intercom system of a Foundation 
vessel approaching SCP-3068 abruptly began to broadcast a 
spoken message over a track of orchestral music. A transcript is as 
follows: 


It is the year 2914. At the edge of known space, on the 
fringes of what is good and evil, lies the final outpost of 
the Union of Earth. The brave men of the Union Navy 
man their posts, holding the line against all that seeks to 
threaten the human way of being; crafty merchants, cruel 
tyrants, and the endless menace of the Lalandites. But 
the men of the Navy are brave, fearless, and without 
fear. For no man nor alien need fear aboard HALYCON 
LIGHT BETA. 


Starring: 


John Cusack as Captain Adrian Oldenburg 

Edward James Olmos as Commander Juan Santos 
Winona Ryder as Maria Oldenburg 

Simon Sebag Montefiore as Security Chief Judas Priest 
Tom Hiddlestone as Dr. Mark "Limey" Jones 

The SCP Foundation as Itself 

with Mark Ruffalo as Emperor Claude Moran 

and introducing Cornelius Halliwell as the voice of Mroo 
Bear! 


Written by Desmond Sykes 
Directed by Desmond Sykes. 


Following this, all Foundation vessels approaching SCP-3068 were 
subject to the same effect, with minor alterations to the text of the 
broadcast. 


Addendum 2: On 09/11/2015, an abrupt change occured in 
SCP-3068. 17 new branches and spheres appeared on its surface, 
and the entire history and political balance of the station abruptly 
altered. The Lalandites were suddenly in control of the station, each 
with a significantly altered backstory and personality; they are now 
mostly sympathetic to the station's populace, but find themselves 
unable to reconcile their political situation with their personal 
conscience. 


They are opposed by a resistance movement present on several of 
SCP-3068's decks, primarily composed of the former human 
administration and several prominent Kharai. All of these individuals 
have developed significant personal problems, including large 
numbers of extramarital affairs and numerous incidents involving 
substance abuse. A vast illegal drugs network is now present in the 
station; several members of both the Lalandites and the human 
resistance have espoused a vague form of ideology they call 
"anarcho-atheist capitalism" as a solution. Foundation diplomatic 
efforts have continued unabated. 


Incident 3068-1: On 25/12/2016, a containment breach occurred. 
38 new species suddenly appeared, including a large humanoid 
creature composed of fire (classified SCP-3068-A-105), a human- 
shaped absence of light and space (classified SCP-3068-A-143), 


contained the charred body of SCP-378. Agent collected the 
body and prepared it for transport. For safety, the town and 
surrounding km of land were burned. 


On the return trip to Site-19, Agent reportedly acted normal. 
He was routinely examined on return by medical staff and was found 
to have the very same creature he had retrieved inhabiting the 
frontal lobe of his brain. Once uncovered, the subject burst into 
laughter. Surveillance footage shows Agent tearing off his 
own arm with his free hand and bludgeoning the attending medical 
personnel to death with it, after which he simply re-attaches it with 
little effort. Subject was finally halted with judicious use of 
flamethrowers by security teams. 


Initial attempts to contain SCP-378 met with failure as the worm cut 
its way out of whatever held it using three teeth protruding from its 
mouth. Only materials with very high density have proven effective 
at containing SCP-378, though not permanently. Its subsequent 
escapes have yielded useful information regarding its nature: 


* The host is brain-dead the moment infection occurs. The 
subject generally continues acting normal until someone 
realizes SCP-378 is occupying the host. This leads to 
speculation that it gains access to the host's memories and 
other personality traits. This poses a considerable risk when 
higher-level personnel are involved. 

* The invertebrate form of SCP-378 is nigh indestructible. All 
attempts to eradicate it have failed, though fire seems to work 
well at incapacitating it. Requests to expose it to various 
SCP's are pending approval. 

¢ SCP-378 cannot leave a host body of its own volition. Once 

inside the brain of a host, only the host's death can allow the 

creature to escape. The reasons for this are unknown. 

The hosts SCP-378 takes have been known to speak, but ina 

language none of our staff are able to recognize or translate. 

Why the host speaks/acts normally until SCP-378 is 

discovered is unknown. 

Once infected, host displays an almost instantaneous ability to 

heal damage. The cause of this is unknown, though extended 

exposure to flame is an effective countermeasure. 


and a vast sperm whale (classified SCP-3068-A-199). These three 
species all immediately headed towards Earth at a speed of 1 
lightyear per minute, following extensive bombardment by 
SCP-3068. They were swiftly attacked and taken down by the 
Foundation's experimental Scranton Reality Cannons. The 
containment procedures have been fully revised to prepare more 
swiftly for similar incursions. 


Following this incident, Agent Cartwright, a security agent attached 
to the Foundation diplomatic mission to SCP-3068, found a small 
handwritten note in his quarters. A transcript is as follows. 


-darker and edgier; needs to be more adult (i'm almost 
15 now!) 
-snarghwals lalandites take over station? 


-don't want to make it so brightly coloured; complex 
protagonists, complex villains 


-lalandites? needs darkeni 


-need to prove to dad can write something more mature; 
so shall transfer this kiddy-thing into something more 
mature and dark and edgy. am an adult now. good god 
this was pretentious, let's just go full dadaist. 


give them "reality cannon", sounds better than "space 
guns" 
also transport; "reality drive"? engine?