the horse figurine began levitating 2cm off of 
the ground. The class-D figurine then slid over 
the horse figurine, before lifting itself on top of 
it and assuming a seated position. The horse 
figurine continued to levitate at varying heights 
while circling the containment cell. 


The horse figurine was removed, and the 
soldier figurine was introduced. The portions of 
the soldier figurine painted to resemble skin 
began to glow red, and after a short period of 
time, the class-D figurine's face melted. No 
heat was produced during this process, and 
the soldier and class-D figurines returned to 
normal after the soldier figurine was removed. 


Experiment 2228-02 


Rationale: This is a repetition of Experiment 
2228-01 for the purpose of determining if any 
patterns can be discerned from SCP-2228's 
anomalous properties. 


Materials & Procedures: The same materials 
and procedures used in Experiment-01 were 
repeated in this experiment, with the exception 
of a different instance of SCP-2228. 


Results: Upon introduction into SCP-2228's 
containment cell, the class-D figurine again 
slid towards the horse figurine and assumed a 
seated position on top of it. The horse figurine 
then achieved sudden acceleration to around 
25m/s, as well as sudden deceleration to a 
stationary position upon coming within 1mm of 
the containment cell's walls. Neither the class- 
D figurine nor the horse figurine suffered any 
damage from these accelerations despite the 
forces involved. 


The horse figurine was removed, and the 


soldier figurine was introduced. After a few 
seconds, the soldier figurine slid towards the 
class-D figurine and raised its arm to make 
contact with it. The class-D figurine's limbs and 
head detached from its torso, which was 
spontaneously flung towards one of the cell 
walls. 


Notes: /t seems that, while the actual 
properties given to these items by SCP-2228 
don't remain constant, they do seem to match 
the context of the items, i.e. the horse gained 
properties related to transportation, and the 
soldier gained offensive abilities. -Dr. Reiner 


Experiment 2228-03 


Rationale: The purpose of this experiment is 
to determine how the anomalous effects of 
SCP-2228 apply to objects with a less 
specifically defined context. 


Materials & Procedures: 


* 1 red neoprene ball, 5cm in diameter. 
* 3 instances of SCP-2228, fully 
assembled. 


The ball will be placed in one instance of 
SCP-2228 until SCP-2228's anomalous effect 
manifests. The experiment will be repeated on 
two more instances of SCP-2228 to determine 
if any patterns can be observed in these 
manifestations. 


Results: Shortly after introduction into the first 
instance of SCP-2228, the ball began to 
levitate 5cm off of the floor. All other figurines 
began to levitate and move around the ball ina 
circular motion. All figurines ceased motion 
after the removal of the ball. The ball was 


introduced into the second instance of 
SCP-2228. The object began to bounce on its 
own, quickly picking up speed before changing 
direction and randomly bouncing off of the 
walls of the enclosure, eventually impacting 
the Class-D figurine before coming to a stop. 
The ball was then removed and introduced to 
the third instance of SCP-2228. The object 
began to roll towards the Class-D figurine, 
then stayed at its side and bounced in place. 
Re-positioning the Class-D figurine caused the 
ball to repeat this action. 


Notes: This seems to support my theory of the 
context-sensitivity of SCP-2228's properties. 
These manifestations were at least tangentially 
related to the ball, but I'm curious to see what 
happens as we introduce increasingly abstract 
objects. -Dr. Reiner 


Experiment 2228-04 


Rationale: The purpose of this experiment is 
to determine how the properties of SCP-2228 
manifest when exposed to an invented object 
with no previously defined context. 


Materials & Procedures: 


¢ 1 white ABS sculpture, approximately 

5 cm, produced via 3d printer. The 
object consists of a random 
configuration of organic shapes, and 
was designed so that it did not resemble 
any common object or organism 

3 instances of SCP-2228, fully 
assembled. 


The sculpture will be placed in one instance of 
SCP-2228 until SCP-2228's anomalous effect 
manifests. The experiment will be repeated on 


and voltage, eventually arcing out and striking the object in question. 
This is also the reason reinforced concrete was not used in the 
chamber's construction, as rebar seems to agitate the artifact. It is 
unknown where the extra energy comes from, or even the initial 
current, as there seems to be no power generation source within 
SCP-256. If at any time this current oscillates more than the average 
peak of 26% on the EMR surveillance, all unauthorized personnel 
regardless of clearance level must immediately evacuate the 
chamber. Those who fail to comply are to be terminated at once, 
again, regardless of security clearance. 


For further information, see file 256b. 
>Open file 256b 
Displaying authorization list 


Agent 76-8947 
Agent 76-3465 
Agent 76-2456 
Agent 76-8638 
Agent 76-4634 
Scientist 76-2464 
Scientist 76-4363 
Scientist 76-6521 
Scientist 76-3215 
[CLASSIFIED] 
[CLASSIFIED] 
[CLASSIFIED] 
BaseCommand 0776-0103 *Deceased* 


>Access file 256b SysAdminOverride 4498 


Implementing System Administrator Override will trigger 
Containment Protocol 289: 


Security will be alerted to your override and be 
dispatched to detain you. Termination will commence in 
24 hours unless authorized or repealed by active 
BaseCommand. 


two more instances of SCP-2228 to determine 
if any patterns can be observed in these 
manifestations. 


Results: Upon introduction to the first instance 
of SCP-2228, the sculpture changed into a 
fluid, amorphous state, which approached the 
Class-D figurine and engulfed it. The object 
then exited the instance's door and repeated 
this action on each of the researcher and 
security guard figurines. Upon removal from 
the instance of SCP-2228, the five figurines 
were discarded from the sculpture’ mass 
before it resumed its original shape. Of note is 
the fact that the sculpture still felt solid while in 
its amorphous state. The sculpture was then 
introduced to the second instance of 
SCP-2228, where it caused a minor spatial 
anomaly whereby the interior of the instance's 
containment cell expanded into an 
extradimensional pocket, roughly 1m?. Upon 
removal of the sculpture, the instance resumed 
its original form, however, the 
extradimensional space contracted quickly and 
launched the Class-D figurine towards the 
ceiling with sufficient force to cause a major 
fracture to Dr. Reiner's zygomatic bone upon 
hitting him in the face. The test was 
suspended after this incident. 


Experiment 2228-05 


Note: Dr. Brigam is overseeing the testing of 
SCP-2228 while Dr. Reiner is recovering from 
his injury. In light of the incident during 
experiment 2228-04, all staff involved in any 
further experiments have been instructed to 
wear protective visors and padding. 


Rationale: The purpose of this experiment is 
to determine the purpose of the warnings on 


the SCP-2228's packaging. 


Materials & Procedures: 


1 Glock 17 9mm handgun, unloaded 

¢ Anomalous Item #4819, chosen for its 
innocuous anomalous effects.4 

* 1 specimen of species Rattus 
norvegicus. 

¢ 1 instance of SCP-2228, fully 

assembled. 


Each item will be introduced to the instance of 
SCP-2228 until its anomalous properties 
manifest. 


Results: Shortly after introduction to 
SCP-2228, the specimen of Rattus norvegicus 
grew to nearly three times its original volume. 
The subject then underwent convulsions 
before expiring. Upon removal from 
SCP-2228, the subject returned to its original 
size. An autopsy of the subject revealed that 
the cause of death was a massive seizure, 
presumably brought on by shock of its sudden 
change in mass. 


Footnotes 

1. Disassembly of the item has revealed that the batteries serve no 
electrical purpose other than the activation of several light emitting 
diodes and a small speaker. It is currently unknown why SCP-2228's 
anomalous properties do not manifest when no batteries are 
inserted. 

2. The actor playing "Doctor Wondertainment" in this commercial 
has been identified as . As the Foundation currently has 
several conflicting descriptions of the individual known as Doctor 
Wondertainment, it cannot be determined if this is a factual likeness. 
3. All individuals involved were exposed to the SCP Foundation's 
name and general likeness only, with no information implying its 
actual existence. 

4. Due to the limited value of the information that can be gained from 


this experiment, Site 73 command has deemed the testing of these 
two items an unnecessary risk 


« SCP-2227 | SCP-2228 | SCP-2229 » 


SCP-2229: Legate of Ursa Major to the Senate and 
People of Rome 


Item #: SCP-2229 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: All communication with 
SCP-2229 is to be directed through the Designated Liaison to 
SCP-2229. The Liaison is to be selected by a special committee of 
the Department of Antiquities on the basis of fluency in Classical 
Latin, knowledge of Roman history, and diplomatic experience. 
While communicating with SCP-2229, the Liaison must consistently 
assume the identity of a Roman emperor. Biannually, the Liaison 
must present a selection of goods! to SCP-2229 as tribute. Although 
SCP-2229 has promised to solely communicate with the Liaison, 
reports from psychiatric hospitals in the city of Rome are to be 
continuously monitored for instances of communication between 
SCP-2229 and other individuals. 


Description: SCP-2229 is a telepathic entity that self-identifies as 
Sextus Pompilius Trio, Legate of Ursa Major to the Senate and 
People of Rome. SCP-2229 manifests to individuals with whom it 
chooses to communicate as an auditory hallucination of an 
individual speaking in Classical Latin. By thinking in Classical Latin, 
individuals are capable of initiating communication to or responding 
to communication from SCP-2229. SCP-2229 is not thought to have 
a physical form, but is capable of manipulating matter through 
anomalous means. When an individual communicating with 
SCP-2229 focuses on a particular object or group of objects, 
SCP-2229 is capable of causing that object or group of objects to 
spontaneously disappear. Similarly, when an individual 
communicating with SCP-2229 focuses on a particular location, 
SCP-2229 is capable of causing an object or group of objects to 
spontaneously appear at that location’. 


The Foundation became aware of SCP-2229 after Agents 
monitoring psychiatric hospitals in the city of Rome noted the 
existence of several individuals who claimed to have heard a "legate 
of the bear" speaking to them in Latin, demanding an audience with 
the current Roman emperor. Due to the frequency and similarity of 
the reports, the cause was immediately suspected to be anomalous 
in nature. Dr. Marcellus, the first Designated Liaison to SCP-2229, 
was dispatched to investigate the reports and attempt 
communication with SCP-2229. 


Open Incident Logs 
Date: June 5, 1997 
<Begin Transcript> 


Dr. Marcellus: Hear, O Sextus Pompilius Trio, 
Legate of Ursa Major! |, Titus Cornelius 
Marcellus, first citizen amongst the Romans, 
have heard of your desire for an audience. To 
what do | owe the pleasure of your company? 


SCP-2229: O Titus Cornelius Marcellus, most 
honorable emperor, |, Sextus Pompilius Trio, 
have long awaited your company. | come 
bearing good news, for | represent the 
illustrious people of Ursa Major, who live 
beyond the abode of the gods. We have seen 
your empire's glory, and wish to ingratiate 
ourselves with you to earn your eternal 
friendship. Indeed, | have brought a most 
valuable gift! Look thither, and concentrate. 


(Dr. Marcellus complies. A scroll written in 
Classical Latin, later found to contain a lengthy 
reference for manufacturing a variety of 
machines that utilize Newcomen atmospheric 
engines, appears at the designated location.) 


Dr. Marcellus: By Jupiter, what miracle is 
this? What does this scroll contain? 


SCP-2229: A miracle, that is what it should be 
called. Have your wisest scholars look on it; 
given enough time they will decipher it, though 
you yourself will not live to see it happen. 
Certainly, it will occupy them for some time - 
two millennia, perhaps. In any case, now that 
you have witnessed the generosity and 
wonder of my people, will you pay homage to 
Ursa Major? 


Dr. Marcellus: In all truth | will consider it. But 
what can your people, who are so great, want 
from my empire, which is so meager in 
comparison? 


SCP-2229: Whatever your finest goods may 
be, bring them forth to me twice every year, so 
that | may receive them as tribute for my 
people. For now, that is all | ask of you. 


Dr. Marcellus: Then by all means, | will do so. 
| have but one request: speak only to me and 
my successors, and not the unwashed masses 
of my empire. These plebeians are far below 
you; by deigning to converse with them, you 
only injure your dignity. 


SCP-2229: (Laughter.) Very well! Let it be 
done. 


<End Transcript> 


Afterword: Subsequently, Dr. Marcellus 
began making regular offers of tribute to 
SCP-2229. As of the present day, SCP-2229 
has not deviated from its initial behavior. 


Verifying 4/2229 Clearance... VERIFIED 
Accessing Gladius Incident Logs... ACCESS GRANTED 


Date: January 5, 2010 


<Begin Transcript> 


Dr. Marcellus: O Sextus Pompilius, |, Titus 
Cornelius, have brought the first tribute of the 
year. Ten bales of cloth dyed in Tyrian purple, 
fifty amphorae of- 


SCP-2229: Yes, yes, | am sure that your 
offerings are all quite fine. Let me receive them 
quickly, so that we can move on to the more 
urgent matter | wish to address. 


(Dr. Marcellus focuses on the tribute offerings, 
and they disappear.) 


SCP-2229: | am afraid that | have more to ask 
of your empire than tribute today. Our people, 
as wondrous as they may be, are not warriors, 
which we are now in deep need of. O Titus 
Cornelius, can your empire spare a legion? My 
people will be deeply indebted to your empire, 
and you above all will be held in our eternal 
esteem. 


Dr. Marcellus: My empire would be hard 
pressed to do so, for it would mean exposing 
my people to the threat of savage barbarians 
and treacherous rebels. Why do your people 
need a legion, if | may ask? Have they become 
embroiled in war? 


SCP-2229: That is not exactly how | would 
describe it. My people are obligated to fight, 
but not in a war. No, | would think of it more as 
a gladiatorial combat, to provide the plebeians 
of other Heavens their bread and circuses. We 
have no choice but to satisfy them with our 
own blood, or with yours. To do otherwise is to 
antagonize the showmen, who are more 
dangerous to us with words than any other 
enemies are with swords. Your empire has 


warriors; my people have not. | ask of you 
again: can your empire spare a legion? 


Dr. Marcellus: What if my empire does not? 


SCP-2229: What if a client does not honor his 
patron? What if a slave does not obey his 
master? What if a lesser does not follow his 
better? You, Titus, are the emperor, and you of 
all people know the answers to these 
questions. | will ask once again, and not once 
more: can your empire spare a legion? 


Dr. Marcellus: | offer my sincere apology; the 
question was most unbecoming. Yes, | will 
procure a legion for you at the earliest possible 
opportunity. Still, | must ask, how long do | 
have to do so? 


SCP-2229: You have five days. Let it be done. 
<End Transcript>