Possessions found on SCP-1177's person upon containment 
included: one (1) costume jewelry ring; two (2) plastic earrings; one 
(1) toothbrush; one (1) comb, fine-toothed; three (3) empty wrappers 
belonging to the [REDACTED] fast food chain; two (2) instant lottery 
tickets, scratched off, with no redemption value; one (1) pocketknife; 
one (1) washcloth, bloodstained; one (1) movie ticket stub; one (1) 
piece of ham, kept in an additional fast food chain wrapper; and one 
(1) 16 oz. bottle of rubbing alcohol, with half the contents remaining. 


These objects were evaluated and discarded. 


Physical examination following containment revealed signs of self- 
mutilation covering her body, including numerous scars, healing 
wounds, missing teeth and patches of hair. SCP-1177's fifth toes 
and right fourth finger are missing. Her right middle finger has been 
crudely amputated after the lower joint, as has the upper joint of her 
right index finger. 


Tissue samples used by SCP-1177 are most commonly strips of 
flesh from the arm or leg, irregularly cut off using a pocketknife or 
other implement, removed and cleaned of blood using a washcloth 
before being presented. Those who are offered a section of 
SCP-1177's body recognize it as being detached human flesh, but 
do not manifest revulsion or surprise; instead, they accept the flesh 
as an alternate form of payment, like a voucher or debit card. This 
varies in effectiveness based on several factors, including the 
subject's normal likeliness of accepting alternate forms of payment, 
the size of the payment expected, and the amount and type of flesh 
given. 


Incident Log 07-40-1177 


As demonstrated by an attempted containment 
breach on 07/24/ , SCP-1177 is capable of 
using body parts as a form of bribery. During 
food delivery the woman gave the attendant 
[REDACTED], which she had apparently 
gnawed off without detection, in exchange for 
release from containment quarters. 


According to testimony, SCP-1177 quickly 
maneuvered to the front lobby of Site 40. The 
woman borrowed a pair of scissors from the 
receptionist before attempting to exit, failing, 
and requesting that the front doors be 
unlocked. The desk attendant denied the 
request and called for a security officer. When 
security arrived, SCP-1177 was attempting to 
use scissors to sever the remainder of her left 
ring finger. 


Experiment Log 1177-1 


On 08/06/ , an experiment was conducted in 
which two strips of flesh, each measuring a 
square inch, were taken from SCP-1177's leg, 
sanitized, and given to researchers. Dr. Raines 
purchased a hamburger at the Site 40 
cafeteria, but did not consume it, citing loss of 
appetite. Research Assistant Clark took his 
sample of SCP-1177 to a local convenience 
store and attempted to exchange it for a pack 
of cigarettes. When the shopkeeper asked for 
his ID, Clark displayed the piece of flesh, and 
was met with revulsion. Hoping to avoid further 
argument, the research assistant left for a 
bookstore, where he successfully bought a 
used book with the sample ("Stress Fractures: 
Keeping Your Job From Getting To You", on 
clearance for $3.00). 

Since then, further experimentation has 
yielded the following transactions: 


* One piece of muscle tissue, .5 oz by 
weight, for three (3) bags of 
[REDACTED] brand chocolate candies, 
priced at $0.50 each: Successful. 

¢ One lock of hair for one (1) comic book 
([REDACTED], volume 1, issue 3, priced 
at $2.99): Transaction failed. The 
operator considered the payment 
insufficient. 

* One lock of hair for one (1) comic book, 
("NFL Superpro", volume 1, issue 1, 
priced at three for $1): Transaction 
successful. 

* One 2 oz. vial of blood, for one (1) bag 
of [REDACTED] brand charcoal 
briquettes, priced at $6.99: Transaction 
failed. The convenience store clerk 
considered the payment insufficient. 


¢ Three 2 oz. vials of blood for one (1) bag 
of [REDACTED] brand charcoal 
briquettes, priced at $6.99: Transaction 
successful. The researcher was given 
three dimes and one nickel (value 
$.0.35) in change. 

One piece of skin, measuring nine 
square inches in area, for one (1) gold- 
plated necklace: Successful. The 
transaction was made at a pawn shop. 
As of 08/10/ , the piece of skin is framed 
and on display in one of the shop's 
cabinets. 


Experiment Log 1177-2 


On 08/12/ , Researcher McAmes stood on 
Fifth Street in downtown [REDACTED] from 
13:21 to 13:52. During this time, he 
approached numerous pedestrians and 
requested that they make change for him for 
the subway from one of ten (10) samples of 
SCP-1177 stamped 1177-45 through 1177-55, 
each a .5 oz. chunk of skin and flesh taken 
from SCP-1177's abdomen. Each person who 
accepted a sample was tracked by a 
Foundation task force until a transaction was 
made which used their piece of tissue. The 
following results were recorded: 


¢ 1177-45: Placed in the tip jar of a coffee 
house. 

¢ 1177-46: Used at an electronics store to 
purchase the PC game [REDACTED]. 

¢ 1177-47: Used to partially cover the bill 
at an Irish tavern. 

* 1177-48: Placed in an envelope and 
mailed. 

¢ 1177-49: Given to a homeless man. 
When this occurred, the man became 


very agitated, and shouted unintelligibly 
at the subject until he was out of sight. 

* 1177-51: Deposited in a savings account 
at the local branch of Wachovia Bank. 

¢ 1177-52: Placed in a dancer's top at the 
[REDACTED] gentleman's club. 

* 1177-53: Exchanged for chips at 
[REDACTED] casino. 

* 1177-54: Possessor evaded tracking 
behind an abandoned storage building. 
When the Foundation agent continued 
pursuit, he was met with gunfire. Agent 
disengaged. Further investigation 
recommended. 

¢ 1177-55: Given in the offering plate at 
the [REDACTED] Lutheran Church. 


Conclusion: Samples of SCP-1177 are not 
single-use, although their value may not 
remain consistent amongst transactions. The 
only method of estimating how much of 
SCP-1177 remains in circulation is through 
noting the amount of scar tissue and number 
of open wounds on SCP-1177. Of special note 
is that, at no point during any SCP-1177 
experiment did subjects other than informed 
researchers display awareness of their 
composition. 


Experiment Log 1177-3 


Experiment 1177-3 is currently in process, with 
a more long-term focus: the intention of 
measuring the age at which 1177 samples 
become inert. As of 03/18/ Sample 1177-71, 
which was removed from SCP-1177 six 
months prior to this date, retains value in lieu 
of legal tender or as a voucher for other 
transactions. 


Footnotes 


1. Similarity between this ability, and that possessed 
bySCP-2855has been noted. Investigation into a common source of 
both phenomena, or if one is a variant of the other, is ongoing. 


« SCP-1176 | SCP-1177 | SCP-1178 » 


SCP-1178: Floating ICBM 


Item #: SCP-1178 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: An area of exclusion has been 
created around SCP-1178's active area. Any human or vehicle 
entering this area is to be immediately terminated or destroyed. 
Security personnel patrolling this area from the ground must 
maintain a state of radio silence at all times. Aircraft patrolling the 
area must never move closer than 2 kilometers to SCP-1178's area 
of exclusion. Observational equipment must pre-date 1938, and be 
constantly manned by Foundation personnel. 


If SCP-1178 shows any signs of movement towards the perimeter, it 
is to be considered a containment breach and a possible apocalyptic 
scenario. Loudspeaker units set up around SCP-1178 must 
constantly create broadcasts of varying nature, including: 


¢ Fabricated news reports of limited nuclear war between NATO 
states that possess nuclear armaments and the Soviet Union 
and the People's Republic of China. In addition, there are to 
be reports indicating that the Midwestern United States has 
been devastated in a retaliatory strike and that the US Army 
has invaded the Kamchatka Peninsula. 
False broadcasts indicating troop movement and 
communications in the Soviet and United States armed forces. 
False civilian broadcasts corresponding to the above events. 
Television signals for programs broadcast between 1962 and 
1981 in the Soviet Union. 
¢ Advertisements for consumer products such as gas masks, 
radiation suits and firearms capable of being used by a child 
or parent. 


In the event that SCP-1178 begins to accelerate, all personnel are to 
initiate the Pretia Protocol. In the event of a Pretia Protocol failure, 


Overwatch Command is to be set on high alert for the imminent 
possibility of an end-of-the-world scenario. 


Description: SCP-1178 is a Soviet era RT-2 Intercontinental 
Ballistic Missile (NATO reporting name SS-5 'Skean'), manufactured 
sometime between 1962 and 1967. SCP-1178 is suspended exactly 
1.34 kilometers in the air above _ , a former Soviet missile base. 
SCP-1178's rockets will activate intermittently, however it has never 
been observed to move outside of breach events. 


If any vehicle or mammalian organism approaches or SCP-1178 
from a distance of 200 kilometers or less, or if a broadcast contrary 
to standard SCP-1178 broadcasts is made in SCP-1178's range, it 
will begin to slowly accelerate itself from its position above the base. 
SCP-1178 moves very slowly, with the highest speed ever obtained 
being an estimated 1.6 kph, achieved during its initial activation 
event. SCP-1178's acceleration is to be considered a breach event, 
as it will cause SCP-1178's secondary effect to initiate. The initiation 
of the Pretia Protocol must to be done within 3 minutes of 
SCP-1178's acceleration in order to be effective. 


SCP-1178's secondary effect will initiate in the event that the missile 
is able to accelerate to a speed greater than 0.2 kph. The early 
nuclear detection systems of any former Soviet state will begin to 
indicate an imminent nuclear strike. Starting with radar stations, all 
equipment possessed by these nations will begin indicating a 
massive nuclear strike coming from any nuclear capable NATO 
nations. When these states have gone on alert for the possibility of a 
nuclear strike, the equipment of any nuclear capable NATO nations 
will also begin to indicate an imminent nuclear strike from any 
country currently affected by SCP-1178. Note that SCP-11 78 will 
only affect the early detection equipment of these countries, and 
does not affect the actual launch devices or the commanders in 
charge of said devices. 


The Pretia Protocol calls for sleeper agents within nuclear detection 
organizations in various NATO and former Soviet states to sabotage 
the early detection systems of the countries they are working for. 
This is to create a plausible explanation for why these systems 
showed false readings. Once this has been achieved, personnel are 
to ignore or cast doubt on any readings detected by equipment 


affected by SCP-1178. In the event that one nation launches a 
nuclear attack, the response systems of the recipient nation(s) are 
authorized to be disabled by Foundation agents, to minimize the 
damage created by a nuclear strike and avert an XK scenario. 


Prior to SCP-1178's containment, several incidents of near- 
accidental nuclear strikes by world powers were reported to the 
Foundation by assets integrated in the Soviet GRU and the 
American CIA, leading to the discovery and recognition of SCP-1178 
as an anomaly. A partial list of incidents caused by SCP-1178 has 
been included in this report. 


Object History: On // ,SCP-1178 was launched, which was 
reported as a test by the Soviet Union. During the launch, GRU 
Division "P" reports say that SCP-1178 ceased to accelerate and 
unexpectedly detonated once it reached a height of 1.33 Kilometers. 
At the same time, early warning nuclear detection equipment in the 
USSR began to display an imminent nuclear strike by the U.S. It is 
not known why the USSR did not retaliate in response to these 
readings. Approximately 6 days after the incident occurred, the GRU 
evacuated and then demolished the base, and established a 
permanent observation center. 


Recovered records indicate that SCP-1178 was launched at an 
object present in the atmosphere over Siberia, but the appearance 
and properties of this object are unknown, as all information on the 
object was destroyed in 1991. 


After an unknown period of time, SCP-1178 began affecting the area 
around the base, leading to its second activation event. Following 
this event, the area of exclusion that currently exists around it was 
established. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, GRU personnel began 
broadcasting the signals currently used by SCP personnel to contain 
SCP-1178. It is believed that research with SCP-1178 had led them 
to create an elaborate "post-war" hoax, in order to keep SCP-1178 
pacified. 


Research notes recovered from the GRU theorized that SCP-1178's 
only motivation to activate was to irradiate the earth through nuclear 
war, and if such a war had already occurred it would remain inert 
until another civilization capable of conducting a nuclear war arose. 


« SCP-1177 | SCP-1178 | SCP-1179 » 


SCP-1179: Centralian Fire Demon 


Item #: SCP-1179 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1179 is apparently 
dormant, encased in the bedrock under Research Site- . Apart from 
simple monitoring and standard research safety protocols, no 
additional containment is deemed necessary at this time. [Edited, 
05/ /1962] 


Due to the subterranean nature, self-ambulatory capabilities, and 
physical properties of SCP-1179, enforcement of containment has to 
date proven impossible. Project Tartarus is charged with continuous 
research into developing additional practical containment measures 
for SCP-1179. It is speculated that SCP-1179 is capable of being 
destroyed, as wounds inflicted by heavy ordnance during the 
evacuation attempt of Expedition-1179-VI were later observed to not 
have healed. To date, isolation and observation of SCP-1179 has 
mostly proven sufficient, as SCP-1179 has demonstrated no efforts 
to move above ground and has limited itself to a roughly two 
kilometer radius from its original location of discovery. In the event 
that SCP-1179 should be observed to move beyond recorded areas, 
personnel are to immediately notify O05 Command. 


The land above SCP-1179 has been designated as “Area-179” by 
the Foundation. Due to the proximity of a civilian population center 
which cannot be moved, Area-179 is to only employ low yield 
nuclear failsafe devices. [Edited, / /1992] 


The general public has become aware of SCP-1179 and believes 
the cover story that it is, in fact, an anthracite coal mine fire caused 
by a trash dump fire. Foundation personnel are to infiltrate and 
coordinate all efforts to extinguish the blaze for the protection of both 
involved civilians and SCP-1179. All efforts to extinguish the blaze 
have ceased. [Edited, / /198 | 


Civilians living above SCP-1179 have suffered adverse health 
effects due to byproducts of the fire, including carbon monoxide, 
carbon dioxide, and insufficient oxygen levels. Civilians are no 
longer permitted in Area-179. [Edited, / /1992] Effects on civilians 
are within tolerable levels, with the populace generally unaware of 
the scale of SCP-1179. Following the incident with Todd Domboski 
and the associated quantity of press coverage, the Foundation is to 
work to relocate civilians from Area-179. Area-179 has been claimed 
by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under eminent domain. [Edit, 

/ /1992] It has subsequently been closed to all unauthorized 
personnel with the Pennsylvania government enforcing evictions of 
unauthorized residents. [Edit, / /2009]