Footnotes 
1. 1 AU (astronomical unit) is the distance from the Earth to the Sun. 
25 AU lies between the orbits of Uranus and Neptune. 


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SCP-2549: Animal Assassins 


Item #: SCP-2549 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: Worldwide news sources are 
monitored for events matching the pattern of SCP-2549. In the event 
of an SCP-2549 incident, elements of MTF Gamma-5 will be 
mobilized to the location. Any mention of the anomalous 
circumstances of the incident will be censored from the media, and 
any non-Foundation witnesses will be administered amnestics and 
given false memories matching the cover story provided to the 
media. To prevent a pattern from being established, the cover story 
for an SCP-2549 incident should not involve an animal attack unless 
no other explanation is practical. 


The SCP-2549-1 involved in an incident is not anomalous and is not 
a priority for capture. If it has already been captured, it may be 
surrendered to animal control or euthanized and disposed of. 


SCP-2549-2 is stored in the Temporal Anomaly subdivision of 
Site-77. Testing is disallowed by O5 order. 


Description: SCP-2549 is a phenomenon which affects one human 
being and one wild animal per incident. 


The exact criteria for the human subject is unclear, but it appears to 
invariably target those who have achieved great personal and/or 
professional success. Notably, an abnormally high percentage of the 
targets have been Foundation employees or have had contact with 
the Foundation. This has included 2 individuals once considered for 
D-Class induction, 3 potential agent and researcher candidates, 6 
high ranking researchers, 2 executive administrators, [REDACTED]. 


The animal, referred to as SCP-2549-1, is an otherwise normal 
member of the order Carnivora which is native to the area of the 


human target. It is not known whether SCP-2549-1 is chosen from 
existing nearby animals, teleported to the area, or generated nearby. 
There is no record of a GPS tracked animal being chosen as 
SCP-2549-1. 


SCP-2549-1 will proceed towards the target at a walking pace. It will 
navigate any obstacles, displaying a knowledge of landscape, 
building layout, and security measures in order to find the shortest 
path. Security systems will not malfunction, but will be bypassed 
through mundane means. Any physical implements necessary will 
be carried by SCP-2549-1 in its jaws or in a clothing item. 


Humans other than the target will react to SCP-2549-1 without 
surprise, and may interact with it as if it is an acquaintance, 
coworker, or relative. SCP-2549-1 will respond to interaction in as 
much of a capacity as it can. At no point will any person attempt to 
interfere with SCP-2549-1's progress towards the target. 


Upon reaching the target, SCP-2549-1 will attack and begin to 
devour them. The target may remain alive and conscious for an 
extended period of time, but will make no attempt to resist 
SCP-2549-1. 


Upon the target's death, the anomalous effect ends. At this point, 
individuals not previously exposed to SCP-2549-1 will react as 
expected to the situation. Those previously exposed to SCP-2549-1 
will react normally once given an opportunity to recognize the 
incongruence of the situation. SCP-2549-1 may lose interest and 
wander away or become agitated and attack other humans in the 
area, but all investigation has shown it to be nonanomalous after the 
death of the target. 


SCP-2549-2 is a 10cm diameter steel sohere. [DATA EXPUNGED] 
See Addendum 2549-A. 


+ Incident Record 


Incident 2549-3 

Date: 3/2/1963 

Target: Albert T. Thorpe 

Location: Castaways Casino, Las Vegas NV 


Animal: Canis latrans (Coyote) 

Notes: Target was well known high roller. 
Became wealthy through well timed 
investment in stock. Death occurred on 
main casino floor. Largest recorded exposure; 
all witnesses identified and handled. 


Incident 2549-4 

Date: 7/12/1963 

Target: CDR Donald Fleming 

Location: USS Halibut, °N °W, Bering Sea 
Animal: Enhydra lutris (Sea Otter) 

Notes: Target had been a Foundation agent 
candidate in 1936, after which he hada 
decorated naval officer career. Submarine 
performed an unscheduled surfacing to allow 
SCP-2549-1 entrance. Ship crew identified 
SCP-2549-1 as CPO S. O. Vadas. 


Incident 2549-12 

Date: 11/24/1971 

Target: Alberto José Alvarez 

Location: Santa Leticia Soup Kitchen, Bogota, 
Colombia 

Animal: Panthera onca (Jaguar) 

Notes: Target had been evaluated for D-Class 
status in 1963, then was released on parole. 
Owner of soup kitchen. SCP-2549-1 acquired 
and consumed a bowl of soup, then pierced 
target's skull with canine teeth causing instant 
death. Subsequently startled by crowd and 
escaped. 


Incident 2549-62 

Date: 5/29/1991 

Target: A. Zulu Nzimande 

Location: Mansion, Cape Town, South Africa 
Animal: Suricata suricatta (Meerkat) 

Notes: Target was small time criminal, 
became notorious crime boss after 


assassinating and deposing previous kingpin. 
Due to small relative size of SCP-2549-1, 
attack was prolonged to approximately 15 
hours. Multiple shifts of security guards 
ignored the assault. Witnesses identified 
SCP-2549-1 as target's lieutenant, Timon M. 
Vadas. 


Incident 2549-65 

Date: 8/3/1993 

Target: Bradley S. Thompson 

Location: Residence, Fort Collins CO 
Animal: Canis latrans (Coyote) 

Notes: Target left police force in 1947 due to 
stress, subsequently reconciled with estranged 
spouse. SCP-2549-1 consumed target 
unusually slowly, incident continued until death 
3 days later. Spouse identified SCP-2549-1 as 
grandson Willy Edgar Vadas. Posthumous 
package received from target. See Addendum 
2549-A. 


Incident 2549-79 

Date: 9/13/2002 

Target: Dr. G. Taylor 

Location: Site- , [DATA EXPUNGED] 
Animal: Gulo gulo (Wolverine) 

Notes: Requested retirement in 1995. After 
withdrawing request, made research 
breakthrough earning promotion to lead 
researcher. For details of death, see Incident 
Log 2549-79. 


Incident 2549-80 

Date: 9/13/2002 

Target: Ursula Anderssen 

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica 
Animal: Hydrurga leptonix (Leopard Seal) 
Notes: Target was successful Foundation 
researcher candidate in 1954, but declined 


position. Spouse was prospective agent, met 
during same Foundation recruitment exercise. 
After rejection, target had successful academic 
career. 


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+ Incident Log 2549-79 


The following log includes all pertinent information 
captured by security footage during this incident. 


SCP-2549-1 approaches Site- vehicle access 
gate. SCP-2549-1 proceeds under the gate 
without incident. The 3 gate guards do not 
noticeably react. 


SCP-2549-1 continues into Site- Primary 
Facility lobby and approaches the security 
kiosk. The guard on duty looks down over the 
counter to examine SCP-2549-1 


Guard Stevens: Good morning Dr. Vadas. 
Late again, huh? 


SCP-2549-1: [Growls] 


Guard Stevens: | understand. You'll have to 
fill out Form 83-A again, though. You know 
how it goes. 


The guard provides the required form and a 
pen. SCP-2549-1 hops onto the counter. 


Guard Stevens: | hope Johnny feels better 
soon. Are those antibiotics helping at all? 


SCP-2549-1: [Extended growls] 
SCP-2549-1 grips the pen in its jaws, breaking 


it and spilling ink over the document and 
countertop. It then dips a paw into a pool of ink 


SCP-286: The Brothers' Game 


Item #: SCP-286 
Object Class: Safe Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-286 is to be kept ina 
secure containment cell at Site-19 that allows an open, secure 
perimeter of at least 50m radius around SCP-286. Only D-Class 
personnel are permitted to have direct physical contact with 
SCP-286, and only as part of an approved experiment. 


Update 07/19/20 : Experiments with SCP-286 are 
hereby suspended until further notice. (see: 
Technical Note TN-286-55) —O5- 


Surveillance cameras are to be positioned to allow 360 degree 
monitoring of SCP-286 during experimentation. Recordings shall be 
maintained and cataloged of all Sigma states exhibited by SCP-286. 
The archive of these States is to be made available to any 
researchers with Level 2 clearance or higher. 


Update 03/11/20 : As of Incident I-286-5, 
surveillance of SCP-286 is to be continuous, and any 
initiation of a Sigma state is to immediately reported to 
Overwatch Command. Outside the immediate project 
directorate, the SCP-286 Sigma state archives and 
associated material are to be restricted to level 4 access. 
Under no circumstances are identified instances of 
SCP-286-1 or SCP-286-2 to be prevented from having 
contact with SCP-286. —O5- 


Description: SCP-286 is a carved stone game board, measuring 
83cm on a side. It bears markings consistent with the Chinese game 
of Liubo (7\1#).1 Based on artifacts found with SCP-286 during 
recovery, SCP-286 has been dated to at least the Shang Dynasty2, 
though all attempts to date the carvings directly have been 


and spreads more ink onto the form, shredding 
the form and damaging the countertop. 


Guard Stevens: Yah, | hear you. Middle 
school can be tough. She'll handle it, though. 
Anyway, glad to hear about Johnny. Have a 
nice day. 


SCP-2549-1: [Growls] 


The guard opens the outer security door and 
SCP-2549-1 continues. SCP-2549-1 passes 
Drs. Drake and Lindholm in the hall. 


SCP-2549-1: [Growls] 

Dr. Drake: [Laughs] You know it! 
Dr. Lindholm: Ugh. Pigs. [Laughs] 
SCP-2549-1: [Chatters] 


SCP-2549-1 continues to Lab- . It removes its 
badge (pictured) from its lab coat with its teeth, 
and proceeds to climb the doorframe. The 
badge is scanned, opening the door. 


Lead Researcher Taylor and Junior 
Researcher Longstaff turn to face SCP-2549-1 
as it enters the lab and approaches Lead 
Researcher Taylor. 


Dr. Taylor: | deserve this. 
Dr. Longstaff: You deserve this. 


Dr. Taylor: | have lived this life. The price is 
paid. 


Dr. Longstaff turns back to his work. 
SCP-2549-1 attacks Dr. Taylor, disemboweling 
him. Target falls to the floor in apparent shock. 


SCP-2549-1 begins to devour target's entrails, 
eliciting screams. Dr. Longstaff does not 
respond. 


Approximately 3 minutes later, Dr. Taylor's 
screams fade in intensity and his vital signs 
alarm is triggered. It is deactivated by Guard 
Donahue with the note "FALSE ALARM Dr 
Vadas eating lunch again." 


Approximately 2 minutes later Dr. Taylor 
expires. Vital signs alarm is triggered again. 14 
seconds later Guards Donahue and Franklin 
enter the lab and neutralize SCP-2549-1. Dr. 
Longstaff turns around in surprise. 


Dr. Longstaff: Oh my Lord, you shot Dr. 
Vadas! 


After the incident, personnel removed all references to 
Dr. Vadas from security and employment databases. 
Employment database contained no details beyond 
employment of SCP-2549-1, and all existing entries had 
been created at the start of the incident. Those exposed 
to SCP-2549-1 clearly remembered the encounter, but 
memory of SCP-2549-1 itself was limited to superficial 
facts: that there was an employee named Dr. Vadas, his 
son was ill and his daughter in middle school, and he 
was a wolverine. This did not cause any cognitive 
dissonance until recalled after the event. Dr. Longstaff 
could not answer why he stated Dr. Taylor deserved to 
be targeted. 


Addendum 2549-A: On 8/7/1993, a package arrived at Site-11 
addressed to , the proper current code phrase for direct 
delivery to Site Director Hernandez. The package was dated 

12/19/1947 and contained SCP-2549-2 and the following letter: 


FOR SITE DIR HERNANDEZ EYES ONLY 


SR AGENT BRADLEY S THOMPSON REPRTNG 
CODE 


THIS IS CAUSE OF SCP-2549 CODE TRUST ME 
DO NOT TEST ANYMR 


CANNOT DO WHAT YOU NEDE IT TODO 

THE OTHRS FORGOT 

| AM ALREDY FORGETING 

YOU HAVE LOST IT BEFORE DONT LOSE AGN 


END REPRT 


While there is no record of Incident 2549-65 target Bradley S. 
Thompson being a Foundation agent, all signs and countersigns 
were current and accurate. In light of this and the date of the 
package, SCP-2549-2 has been identified as a retrocausal hazard. 
Documentation is sealed and the item is to be placed in permanent 
storage by order of O5- . 


+ Enter Level 4 Credentials: 


Date: 8/8/1993 

To: Site-11 Director Hernandez 

From: O5- 

Subject: Re: SCP-2549 direction requested 


MEMETIC DETERRENT $25 K #2 UOb8 
FEQ 571 22u should §f 


Your concern is well-founded Director. It is 
good you brought this to my attention. 


| am less concerned than you about the 
potential impact to the Foundation. While it is 
clear the anomaly has claimed a number of 
valuable personnel and will continue to do so, 
it is also clear that it would be difficult to 
predict and impossible to mitigate this effect. 


Fortunately, we can now discount SCP-2549 
as a targeted attack on the Foundation, and 
the pattern you have pointed out indicates it 
has not decreased and, in some cases, has 
increased the effectiveness of Foundation 
assets, in both the past and the future. You 
cannot be aware of the extent to which O5- 's 
actions benefitted your site and you 
personally, prior to their demise. 


Meanwhile, we cannot discount the possibility 
of a compulsion to seek the aid of SCP-2549, 
and regardless, the promise of a happier, more 
successful life may have a corrupting influence 
despite the price that is exacted. More 
importantly, it is clear that any testing of the 
item that has come into your possession will 
result in a containment breach and, 
considering the reward provided to Agent 
Thompson for his perseverance in returning it 
to our custody, it may prove impossible to 
reacquire. You have my approval to proceed 
with your plan of action regarding SCP-2549. 


Directive mnemonic: - 


MEMETIC DETERRENT $25 K #2 UOb8 
FEQ 57I 22u should §f 


As always, thank you for your dedication. It 
does not go unnoticed. 
O5- 


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SCP-2550: Depressed Albatross 


Item #: SCP-2550 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2550 is to be kept in a 
standard grade avian containment installation at Site-24's "The 
Aviary", and is to be provided with at least fifty cubic meters of 
caged, open-air space for health maintenance purposes. SCP-2550 
is to be fed a diet consisting mostly of North Atlantic squid with 
nutrient supplements sporadically administered as necessary. 
SCP-2550 is not to be exposed to other members of the species 
Phoebastria albatrus. 


Biweekly, SCP-2550 is to be administered specially designed 
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) designed to alter 
the brain chemistry of the Phoebastria albatrus to increase serotonin 
levels. In addition, SCP-2550 is to be taken to the Site 24 external 
avian habitat enclosure for routine exercise and psychotherapy 
thrice weekly and as necessary. 


Description: SCP-2550 is a biotypical member of the species 
Phoebastria albatrus, also known as the Short-tailed Albatross. 
Through poorly understood means, SCP-2550 is capable of 
vocalizing non-lingual human vocal cues, such as growling, sighing, 
and weeping. SCP-2550 does not outwardly display any increased 
intelligence and similarly possesses no advanced biological basis for 
its ability to produce sounds outside of an albatross’ established 
range. In addition, when exposed to additional members of its non- 
anomalous species, SCP-2550's ability to produce non-lingual 
verbal human expression will infect all instances of its species that 
can hear its vocalizations. These infected birds, collectively 
designated SCP-2550-A, will display anomalous effects for the 
remainder of their lives, but cannot spread the effect themselves. 


SCP-2550's typical behavior deviates markedly from that of the non-