Description: SCP-2883 is an approximately 1.2 kg crystal 
comprised of 99.9% pure bismuth, resembling a member of the 
clade Avialae in both shape and size. It is capable of complex 
locomotion, and exhibits foraging behaviors similar to members of 
the taxonomic genus Aphelocoma (scrub jays), though it does not 
eat, and is unable to fly due to its density. It is relatively docile, and 
will not attack if handled. It is believed to be visually inhibited, as it 
has difficulty avoiding obstacles in its vicinity. 


Visual observation of SCP-2883 causes contraction of cranial, 
anterial, and temporal arteries, significantly reducing blood flow to 
sections of the brain responsible for linguistic forms of 


communication, often resulting in severe migraines, difficulty reading 
and cerebral ischemia2. Prolonged observation of SCP-2883 will 
cause a temporary shutdown of these areas, though the lack of 
blood flow to this area does not appear to cause any permanent 
damage. Cessation of activity in these areas is counteracted by 
hyperactivity in the visual cortex. These dramatic changes in brain 
activity often cause subjects to experience hallucinations and 
seizures. Subjects in this state display symptoms similar to victims 
of stroke, but are still able to control the muscles on their left side, 
basic organ functions, and use symbol-based assisted- 
communication devices. 


Subjects within this state cannot speak or write, though most 
subjects are capable of high-accuracy rendering of cognitive images 
through drawing. Drawings of SCP-2883 are not hazardous, thus 
this is the only known safe process of obtaining images of 
SCP-2883. 


Within 48 hours, subjects suffering from the ischemic condition will 
recover. All portions of the brain will continue functioning normally, 
though there is often still an increased level of activity in the visual 
cortex. Subjects previously at high risk of stroke appear to show 
fewer signs of abnormal blood flow, though these subjects may 
occasionally relapse into an ischemic stroke state consistent with 
initial SCP-2883 exposure. The majority of fully recovered subjects 
experience no further ischemic effects upon viewing SCP-2883, 
though they are incapable of writing or speaking while observing 
SCP-2883. Recovered subjects appear to have heightened interest 
in creative activities, though often have increased difficulty 
comprehending written materials. Exact intensity of effects varies 
from subject to subject. 


Treatment of subjects with class-B amnestics has proven ineffective 
in counteracting the effects of exposure, and may only be used after 
a subject's recovery to avoid devastating side effects including 
permanent hearing loss and brain damage. 


Addendum 1: 


Material Testing Log 
Negative test results indicate material failure to prevent effects of 


and threats/actual use of deadly force to retrieve the item. 


Addendum 342 C: Agent [NAME REDACTED]'s Report: Our first 
experiment with the ticket had a Class D personnel member enter 
onto a bus using the object. We stationed agents at each of the 
stops to observe his behavior without actually entering onto the 
vehicle (a precaution in case everyone who got on was in some way 
affected; the old reports were vague in this area). Many times he 
simply sat in place, or paced up and down the aisles. Increasingly 
he began to stare outside in horror, and the last few times we could 
not locate him. At the final point before the bus was to be parked for 
the night, we saw him pounding on the window with a pleading 
expression, screaming towards the agents for help as it pulled away, 
a strange mist filling much of the background behind him. 


As we could not draw many conclusions from this event, we decided 
to track down some of the passengers and interrogate them, to 
hopefully shed some light on what happened. Many were hesitant to 
talk or claimed that they did not notice anything, saying they were 
preoccupied by something or distracted by illness, aches, or feelings 
of foreboding. We finally found some useful information from three 
boys (one 15-year-old (Caucasian) and two 16-year-olds (Hispanic)) 
who were riding the bus near the front for part of the trip. We were 
told that our test subject had tried to leave several times, but his 
pulling on the stop bell was always ignored, and the doors seemed 
to close right before he could get out. He would run and just not 
make it, or walk from a distance and get manipulated into the back 
of the line. Finally he sat right at the head of the bus so he could be 
close enough to get out in time, but every chance he got, there were 
too many people swarming on or off for him to leave. 


Something about this event seemed to bother the boys. One of them 
was particularly irritated, but could not explain the source. Under 
hypnosis, he described what to him was a moment of pure dread, 
that he had seen a few people in the crowd of passengers actually 
push the man back on, subtly hold him back, or trip him, all while 
staring ahead innocently, like they didn't even notice that they were 
doing it. Finally, after shouting at the driver that he wanted to get off 
for a good ten minutes (which the driver ignored, aside from 
requesting that the subject sit still and be quiet), the man went back 


SUP-2883 exposure) 


Material Testing Status Resuit 
Eyeglasses Complete Negative 
Sunglasses Complete Negative 
Camera Lens Complete Negative 
Photographs Complete Negative* 
Photographic Complete Positive* 
Renderings 

Drawings/visual Complete Positive 
Recreations 

infrared Imaging Complete Positive 
Eyelid (closed eyes); Complete Positive 
Cotton Fabric Complete Positive* 
Polycarbonate Complete Positive*3 
Weiding Lens 

Translucent Latex Incomplete N/A 

(red) 

SCP- -3 Permission rejected | N/A 
SCP- -4 Pending approval N/A 


*in majority of tests 
Addendum 2: 


SCP-2883 was discovered after multiple curators at the Art 
Gallery in San Francisco were hospitalized for stroke-like symptoms 
while setting up for an exhibition. Other curators began complaining 
of severe migraines when attempting to set up pieces for display. 
Foundation agents began to investigate after 5 more stroke cases 
on the first night of the exhibition. A team of MTF Eta-10 agents 
were dispatched to locate the anomaly, though several agents were 
incapacitated after prolonged visual contact with SCP-2883. 
Affected non-Foundation personnel and gallery patrons were given 
class B amnestics.4 A cover story regarding the presence of a 
volatile chemical solvent was used to explain the incident. 


Further investigation into the origins of SCP-2883 found the 
following description printed onto a display sticker on a curator's 
desk: 


ProtoBird 


Miranda N. Trushea 
Wax molded bismuth with patina. 
For those who've forgotten creativity. 


Investigation showed no documentation of any artist or individual 
known as Miranda Trushea. Records suggest the name may be a 
pseudonym. Interviews with curators not affected by SCP-2883 
implied that it had been intended for part of the exhibition, as several 
other works by Miranda N. Trushea were listed on the exhibition 
inventory sheet. No sign of the actual pieces could be found, though 
a description was found for one other Trushea piece: 


One More Word 

Miranda N. Trushea 

adhesive notes, ink. 

For those who've forgotten humanity. 


Footnotes 

1. See Addendum 1 

2. Cerebral ischemia is a condition characterized by reduced blood 
flow to the brain, often resulting in brain damage and strokes. 

3. Though not completely effective, polycarbonate lenses greatly 
reduce the effects of exposure. 

4. Lack of amnestic testing on the effects of SCP-2883 lead several 
of the civilians treated to suffer from permanent damage to the 
Broca's region of the brain, rendering them incapable of speech. 
Others who recovered became fully or partially deaf. 


« SCP-2882 | SCP-2883 | SCP-2884 » 


SCP-2884: One Nation Under CCTV 


Item #: SCP-2884 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: As of 01/09/2015, a total of 84 
Foundation personnel are embedded in the United Kingdom 
National Crime Agency, British Security Industry Association, and 
associated security organisations in the United Kingdom. These 
personnel are to carry out the following directives: 


¢ Promotion of mass surveillance in the United Kingdom and 
legislation supporting an increase in the installation of video 
surveillance equipment in urban areas 


¢ Identification of instances of SCP-2884-1 and SCP-2884-2 


* Notification of Mobile Task Force Theta-11 ("Big Brother") in 
the case of confirmed sighting(s) of instance(s) of SCP-2884-1 
or SCP-2884-2 


* Investigation of any and all possible connections to the 
individual/group/entity known as "The Overseer" 


All confirmed instances of SCP-2884-1 are to be removed and 
subsequently replaced with a suitable form of standard video 
surveillance equipment. All instances of SCP-2884-2 are to be 
captured if possible, and held at Secure Facility M84 ("Sylvia's 
Cardboard and Paper Ltd.") pending transfer to Site 06-3. 


Description: SCP-2884 is a phenomenon affecting developed 
areas within the United Kingdom. SCP-2884 exhibits no identifiable 
pattern in the location or rate of its manifestation, other than an 
increased probability of manifestation in areas with relatively high 
crime rates. 


SCP-2884-1 are CCTV cameras which appear in areas affected by 
SCP-2884. Instances of SCP-2884-1 appear only in locations 
outside of the view of pre-existing video surveillance equipment, 
often in excessive number, proximity and in seemingly illogical 
configurations. 


+ Log of notable SCP-2884-1 configurations 


« 5 instances radially arranged on a 
telephone pole at around average head 
height. 


9 instances observing different sections 
of a children's playground, 3 of which 
observe the sandbox. 


¢ 26 instances arranged on the wall of a 
residential apartment complex, each 
facing in a seemingly random direction. 


2 instances, 1 metre apart, facing each 
other. 


¢ 33 instances on the wall of an alleyway, 
all focused on a graffito of a home 
television set in white spray paint on the 
opposite wall. Text on the screen reads 
"Who's watching you?". 


Examination of instances of SCP-2884-1 suggests that they have 
been installed in a standard manner by persons unknown, despite 
instances having been observed in locations that would be 
extremely difficult to reach by conventional means. While it is known 
that the installation/appearance of instances of SCP-2884-1 
generally occurs between the hours of 21:00 and 05:00, the exact 
moment of this occurrence has yet to be observed by Foundation 
personnel or standard video surveillance equipment. 


Instances of SCP-2884-1 appear to function with no visible power 
source. Disassembly has revealed that instances are constructed of 
a combination of standard, commercially-available electronics and a 


number of components of unknown origin. Some non-standard 
components are engraved with the image of a human eye. 


Instances of SCP-2884-1 cease functioning upon disassembly and 
have so far remained non-functional thereafter, despite meticulous 
reassembly. 


SCP-2884-2 are a collection of humanoid entities. Instances of 
SCP-2884-2 are physically and genetically identical, and do not 
display even slight variation in height, weight, build or skin tone. 
Instances lack fingerprints, hair, reproductive organs, and eyes. The 
ocular cavities of instances are hollow, and show signs of surgical 
removal of the ocular organs. Instances are invariably found wearing 
identical, dark blue riot gear and helmets. Atop each instance's 
helmet is a mounted CCTV camera (similar to instances of 
SCP-2884-1). Specialised cabling connects this camera directly to 
the brain stem of an SCP-2884-2 instance via the back of the neck, 
allowing the instance a sense of sight through the device. The 
means by which this nervous system interface is achieved is not 
fully understood. 


Instances of SCP-2884-2 appear in an area when an instance of 
SCP-2884-1 observes a perceived "criminal" act. Instances will 
appear in groups of 2 to 10 in the nearest location not under 
immediate observation by nearby individuals or video equipment 
(with the exception of SCP-2884-1), and will then proceed to 
"punish" the offender. Forms of punishment include: 


* partial or complete removal of articles of clothing from the 
offender(s)'s person; 

* assault with blunt weapons; 

* encircling the offender(s) and shouting loudly for up to 5 
minutes; 

* restraint, followed by an instance of SCP-2884-2 facing the 
offender(s) and reciting a nonsensical version of the Right to 
Silence! before offender is physically carried to a location 
outside of the view of nearby individuals or video equipment. 


+ Transcript of SCP-2884 "arrest" incident 


The following transcript is of a combination of a portion of 


confiscated surveillance footage of Street, : 
Wales, recorded from 15:11 to 15:15 on 22/04/2009, and 
the cellphone footage and spoken testimony of a nearby 
witness (amnesticised after interview). 


<begin transcript> 


15:11:22 - A civilian is seen sitting on a street 
bench and removing his shoes, within view of 
an instance of SCP-2884-1. 


15:11:27 - Three instances of SCP-2884-2 
emerge from a nearby alleyway and approach 
the civilian. 


15:11:31 - Civilian appears to initially mistake 
instances of SCP-2884-2 for law enforcement, 
then inquires as to the purpose of the cameras 
on their helmets. 


15:11:36 - Two instances of SCP-2884-2 
restrain the civilian while a third stands facing 
him. Confiscated cellphone footage begins 
now. 


Civilian: Oi! What are you doing?! 


SCP-2884-2-03: You are under arrest for the 
violation of Law 1130 - public indecency - and 
Law 3667 - the unauthorised use of a public 
bench. 


Civilian: This is a mistake! You have to let me 
go - | didn't do anything wrong! 


SCP-2884-2-03: You do not have to say 
anything, except nothing. But it may harm your 
defense if you do not question when 
mentioned something you later lie about in 
court. Anything you do say or do may be all 
said and done in evidence. Do you understand 


your rights as | have to you said and done 
them? 


Civilian: What? What does that — of course | 
don't bloody understand! What did | do? 
Where the hell are you taking me?! (struggles) 
Let me go you fucking tossers! Let me go! 


15:13:53 - Two instances of SCP-2884-2 drag 
civilian to the alleyway they emerged from. 
One remaining instance picks up civilian's 
shoes, then stares in the direction of the 
filming witness for 6 seconds before following. 
Neither the SCP-2884-2 instances nor the 
civilian re-emerge. 


<end transcript> 
Incident 2884-01: 


Instances of SCP-2884-2 are difficult to capture, mainly due to the 
brevity of their appearances. However, on 02/11/2010, a Foundation 
rapid response team was able to apprehend 5 instances of 
SCP-2884-2 following the reported assault of multiple civilians in the 
Greenwich area, London, by unidentified individuals in riot gear. 
Instances offered significant resistance, displaying above-normal 
levels of physical strength and resistance to aerosolised sedatives 
before being forcibly restrained. Captive instances designated 
SCP-2884-2-A through -E. 


Open Interview 2884-01 


Date: 03/11/2010 
Interviewer: Dr. Carlisle 
Subject: SCP-2884-2-A 


<begin transcript> 


Dr. Carlisle: Hello, SCP-2884-2-A. May | call 
you that? Or do you have another name? 


SCP-2884-2-A: [No vocalised response. 


Camera on subject's helmet slowly pans down 
from Dr. Carlisle's head to his hands, then up 
to his head again.] 


Dr. Carlisle: Very well. Why were you and 
your... associates... assaulting those people?