Item #: SCP-2877 
Object Class: Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2877-1 and SCP-2877-2 
are contained in Hermetically Sealed Storage Unit-67b! at Site- . 
The storage unit is to be kept evacuated of gas at all times. 


SCP-2877-3 is magnetically levitated at the center of a 1m diameter 
cobalt sphere. The cobalt shell of the sphere is 3mm thick with an 
interior coating of 0.3mm of iridium. The sphere is filled with pure 
neon gas pressurized to 1MPa. The temperature of the sphere is to 
be lowered as the neon is depleted, kept just above the boiling point 
of the gas. The sphere is mounted in a collapsible 4m x 4m x 2.5m 
cobalt enclosure, which is itself contained in Hermetically Sealed 
Storage Unit-67a2 at Site- . A pure neon atmosphere is to be 
maintained within the storage unit at all times. 


Once monthly, SCP-2877-3 must be moved into a newly prepared 
sphere by 3 D-Class personnel trained in Procedure 8997-Clever. 
After successful completion of Procedure 8997-Clever all material 
exposed to SCP-2877-3 is to be brought to no less than 2500K in 
temperature in Site- 's Incinerator-23. This includes the original 
sphere and its liquid and gaseous contents, the original cobalt 
enclosure, the atmosphere of the storage unit, the D-Class 
personnel, their breathing apparatus and protective suits, and all 
tools used in Procedure 8997-Clever. The material can then be 
disposed of or reclaimed as non-anomalous. 


Direct visual contact with SCP-2877-3 is prohibited, except by D- 
Class personnel to the extent required by Procedure 8997-Clever. 


The materials listed in Document 2877-2 are not to come into 
contact with SCP-2877 outside of approved testing. 


Description: SCP-2877-1 is a transparent rectangular block of 
dimensions 19.23cm x 12.57cm x 1.257m, weighing approximately 
29kg. While slicing, deforming and re-adhering the material is 
possible, any piece of SCP-2877-1 will over time form a rectangular 
block of which 2 dimensions are approximately 1.257 metric units 
raised to a power of 10, otherwise keeping a constant density. Its 
refractive index is 7.00 at all wavelengths of light, lacking the 
expected variation that would normally split light into its components. 
All black-body radiation is produced at 12,570nm at room 
temperature, rather than emitting radiation across the Planck 
spectrum. The mechanism for either of these anomalies is unknown. 
SCP-2877-1's atomic mass is 10.67 and all attempts to separate it 
into isotopes of differing mass have failed. This indicates the 
substance is composed of particles other than protons, neutrons and 
electrons. 


When SCP-2877-1 comes into direct contact with most materials 
containing an element with atomic number ending in 8, the element 
is converted into a similar but slightly lower mass of SCP-2877-1. 
There is no detectable energy release due to the change in mass. 
This reaction is prevented if the element is in a compound or alloy 
containing at least 7% by mass of an element with atomic number 
ending in 7. The link between these elements and SCP-2877-1 is 
unclear. 


When SCP-2877-1 comes within approximately 12.5cm of the 
element radium4, equivalent masses of both are eliminated, 
replaced by a similar mass of alpha particles and, additionally, a 
small amount of . This reaction is prevented by the presence 
of iridium® within approximately 1,250m; the iridium used in 
containment of SCP-2877-3 is sufficient to prevent the reaction 
throughout Site- . 


SCP-2877-2 and SCP-2877-3 were produced during an experiment 
attempting to discover the melting point of SCP-2877-1. See 
Incident Log 2877-2. SCP-2877-2 does not display any of the same 
elemental interactions as SCP-2877-1, while the nature of 
SCP-2877-3 makes testing impractical. 


SCP-2877-2 is approximately 320kg of irregularly shaped solid 
chunks, matching the shape and density of the various equipment, 


structures and human tissue from which it was created during 
Incident 2877-2. It is a perfect mirror, reflecting 100% of all 
electromagnetic radiation. This makes its edges difficult to discern, 
which can be disorienting. It does not emit black-body radiation and 
is perfectly thermally insulating. It is also an electrical 
superconductor at all tested magnetic field strengths, up to 25T. It is 
unknown whether there is a temperature at which its properties 
change as these properties prevent its temperature from being 
measured or modified. 


SCP-2877-3 is an iridescent magnetic solid described by exposed 
D-Class as a rainbow-colored metal domino. It causes anomalous 
chemical and/or nuclear reactions in all unshielded materials, 
making accurate measurements difficult to acquire. A thin solid or 
liquid layer of any pure element with atomic number ending in 7 
provides shielding from the effect, though sufficient quantities of 
other solid or liquid matter will dissipate the effect. Only elemental 
iridium has been found to be resistant enough to provide prolonged 
shielding, with reaction rates slower by 5 orders of magnitude 
compared to other materials. The slowest reaction discovered is 
between iridium and gaseous neon, particularly at lower 
temperatures. These react to create a dense liquid. Bringing this 
liquid to 373K causes it to split into a variety of lighter elements and 
energetic neutrons. While the liquid appears to be composed of 
IrNe7 molecules with distinct atoms, the theoretical impossibility of 
this chemical compound and the nuclear fission caused by heating 
indicate an unidentified nuclear interaction. 


Limited testing indicates that the presence of anomalous 
compounds accelerates further SCP-2877-3 induced reactions. 
Projections show that in the event of a containment breach, 
recontainment will become impractical after approximately months. 


Direct human exposure to SCP-2877-3 causes the expected 
physiological damage. It also causes a variety of psychological 
symptoms, with visual contact accelerating the onset. These 
symptoms include but are not limited to mania, depression, 
persistent euphoria, depersonalization disorder, hallucinations, 
personification of SCP-2877-3, affinity towards SCP-2877-3, and 
severe antipathy towards SCP-2877-3. These are believed to be a 


SCP-341: A Collection of Extra-Solar Orreries 


Item #: SCP-341 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: The exhibition hall of Reliquary 
Research and Containment Site-76 has SCP-341 on display for all 
Research and Command personnel to view. 


Description: A collection of eleven brass and iron orreries found in 
a large storage room of a basement at Oxford comprise SCP-341. 
Each orrery is a rough scale model of a different extra-solar star 
system, complete with planets, moons and one or more suns in the 
center. A unique clockwork mechanism under each orrery allows the 
brass models of planets and moons to spin on axis and rotate 
around each model of its parent star(s). Testing dates each machine 
to be between 150-200 years old, but without any specific markings, 
researchers have been unable to determine who created them. 


The orrery collection of SCP-341 was set to be released into the 
hands of a local museum until an SCP astronomer with a piqued 
interest in the discovery recognized one of the orreries (SCP-341E) 
as star system Upsilon Andromedae-A (unique for being a "Solar 
Twin" of our own sun with "Hot Jupiter" like planets). Further 
research has matched five of the eleven orreries with possible 
known extra-solar systems. Including: 


¢ Beta Canum Venaticorum 
* 37 Geminorum 

* HD 98618 

* 18 Scorpii 


One orrery, known as "the wheel of doom" amongst researchers, 
depicts a similar solar system very reminiscent of our own Sol's. 
Though the planets and Sun themselves are neither near to scale 
nor spaced proportionately, the presence of seven major planets of 


side effect of the brain trauma caused by SCP-2877-3's 
physiological effects. 


Discovery Log: SCP-2877 was discovered in Test Chamber- of 
Dimensional Research Site- during an experiment attempting 
[DATA EXPUNGED]. The mechanism of appearance appears to 
have been the spontaneous conversion of the chamber's gaseous 
oxygen and argon content into a 25kg rectangular block of 
SCP-2877-1, leading to the asphyxiation of Junior Researcher 
Q__. These results have not been successfully reproduced. 


Incident Log 2877-2: A 50g SCP-2877-1 test sample was gradually 
heated to determine melting point. Upon reaching 823K, the test 
sample expanded to approximately 8 times its original volume and 
began to radiate erratically across the electromagnetic spectrum. 
During this time, all material absorbing the infrared wavelengths of 
this radiation was converted into SCP-2877-2. This included all test 
equipment, portions of the test chamber and observation chamber 
walls, floor and ceiling, the observation window, and approximately 
80% of what was at the time Junior Researcher L_ . After 
approximately 11 seconds the radiation ceased and the test sample 
contracted to 1/7th of its original volume. The test sample, later 
classified SCP-2877-3, rendered the adjacent test chambers, Dr. 

B _, and 5 D-Class personnel anomalous before being contained. 
Dr. B has been quarantined to prevent the spread of anomalous 
materials and permanently assigned as lead researcher of 
SCP-2877. The test chambers were demolished and all anomalous 
waste was neutralized in Incinerator-2 after thorough study. 


Incident Log 2877-28: During a routine enactment of Procedure 
8997-Clever, D-2877-52b violated protocol by maintaining prolonged 
visual contact with SCP-2877-3, leading to failure of the procedure. 


Begin transcript at P+0:37, immediately following 
piercing of the original containment sphere. 


D-2877-52B: Huh, | ain't sure why we ain't supposed to 
look at this stuff. It's just a rainbow-colored hunk of... 
stuff. Sorta pretty. 


Junior Researcher B_ : 52B, please follow procedure 


protocol and look away from the object. If you are not 
able to complete the procedure your release will be 
delayed. 


D-2877-52B looks away from SCP-2877-3 after 16 
seconds of visual contact. 


D-2877-52A: | swear [52B] if you mess this shit up | will 
beat your redneck ass into the ground. | know you're a 
moron but if we just stick to the training we can get outta 
here. 


Procedure continues as planned. Resume transcript at P 
+1:28. 


D-2877-52A: Alright [52B], your turn. Flip the switch on 
the pump. 


D-2877-52B: I'm... I'm havin’ a little trouble here. The 
buttons don't look like they're seven to. The colors... they 
ain't right. 


D-2877-52A: What are you talking about? They look fine 
from here. Press the damn pump button. 


D-2877-52B: | can't tell... which one is that? | think... 


D-2877-52A: Alright Doctor, [52B] is having some sort of 
aneurysm or something. Fucked up just like | said he 
would. What do we do now? 


Junior Researcher B_: Relieve 52B of his duties. The 
pictographs on the buttons should be sufficient for you to 
continue. Complete as much of the procedure as you 
can. You will be extracted before your exposure reaches 
dangerous levels. 


D-2877-52C: [Laughter] Is that all it takes to get out of 
doing this? Hey, oh no, my buttons are all purple. Can | 
go home now? 


D-2877-52A: Shut it [52C], you aren't helping. Let's get 


this done and get out of here. Get out of the way [52B]. 


Before D-2877-52A can force him out of his seat, 
D-2877-52B presses a series of 7 buttons, lowering the 
replacement sphere and releasing the clamps, leaving 
SCP-2877-3 exposed in midair. 


D-2877-52A: What the fuck [52B]? Come on [52C], let's 
get this thing back on the clamps! 


D-2877-52B resumes visual contact with SCP-2877-3. 
D-2877-52A holds the sphere in place and D-2877-52C 
attempts to reengage the clamps. After approximately 6 
seconds D-2877-52A's faceplate shatters due to 
accelerated deterioration caused by proximity to 
SCP-2877-3. D-2877-52A runs out of the cobalt 
enclosure and physically assaults the storage unit 
airlock. 


D-2877-52A: Let me out of here! [Repeating] 


D-2877-52C: Hear that? [52A]'s voice is all high. 
Screamin’ like a little girl. [Laughter] Anyway, | think we 
could use that extraction now. 


Junior Researcher B_ : 52C, please close the 
enclosure door. 


D-2877-52C: Oh... that's how this goes huh? Right, sure 
thing doc. 


D-2877-52C complies. D-2877-52A falls unconscious. 


D-2877-52B: This seven looks so... pretty. Like it's askin’ 
me to stare at it. Colors | ain't never seven before. Think 
| should touch it? 


D-2877-52C: You're fucked up [52B], it's just a chunk of 
rock. You know they're not lettin’ us outta here? Nice job 
killin' us asswipe. 


D-2877-52B: Whatever. I'm seven touch it. 


D-2877-52B quickly approaches SCP-2877-3. At a 
distance of approximately 12cm, D-2877-52B's hands, 
arms, torso then head disintegrate into a variety of 
anomalous gases, aerosols and dusts. 


D-2877-52C: Aw shit. Is that what's gonna happen to me 
doc? I'm startin’ to feel a little numb... 


Junior Researcher B_ : No 52C, that won't happen 
unless you approach the object. However, it is causing 
irreversible changes in your brain and body chemistry. 
[Sighs] At this point you cannot continue with the 
procedure. Thank you for your cooperation 52C. 


D-2877-52C silently observes SCP-2877-3 for the next 
12 seconds. 


D-2877-52C: | think... | understand? It can feel things 
are wrong here, it can see outside. It just wants to make 
it all look right. Something... seven [Unintelligible]. No, 
you're wrong! That's not how things are here! There was 
nothin’ wrong with me before! [D-2877-52C raises 8 
fingers.] How's this you piece of shit? Eight, eighty-eight, 
eight hundred eighty ei... 


D-2877-52C's vital signs cease. At P+2:47, 
D-2877-52C's protective suit, epidermis and 3 leftmost 
toes and fingers ionize into an unidentified plasma. At P 
+3:14, the cobalt enclosure collapses due to structural 
compromise caused by production of CosNeo crystals. 


A backup team was brought in to complete Procedure 8997-Clever, 
doing so without additional complications. Analysis showed that 
SCP-2877-3's effect was inactive for the duration, allowing reuse of 
the backup team for next month's procedure. All anomalous 
materials and human remains were successfully gathered and 
neutralized in Incinerator-2. Due to new understanding of the 
possible psychological effects of exposure to SCP-2877-3, Dr. B 
has been retired. 


Incident Log 2877-37: Routine data analysis discovered a 


statistically unlikely pattern of suicides within approximately 500km 
of Site- . These suicides coincided with enactments of Procedure 
8997-Clever, and were limited to chemistry teachers who had just 
taught a unit on the concept of electron shells. One likely subject 
was identified and taken into custody while attempting to hang 
himself. The relevant interview transcript establishing a link to 
SCP-2877 is below. 


Begin transcript at 38:15 


Agent F_:I'msorry for keeping you here so long Mr. 
W_ .1|know we've covered this, but can you please 
explain again what caused your feelings of 
worthlessness? 


Mr. W — :1 told you. It's all wrong! Everything | learned... 
always, forever, how can it be so ugly? 


Agent F_: Yes, | understand that. But you haven't 
explained what is wrong and why. If you cooperate, we 
can help you, Mr. W . We can make you feel normal 
again. Don't you want to be there for your family like 
you've always been? 


Mr.W_ : Yes... | do. But cooperate or not, it doesn't 
change anything. Don't you see? Can't you? It's all eight 
eight eight. It's not eight. Eight is wrong. It's bumpy... 
slimy. Seven. Seven is so strong, so brave. Planck tells 
me. Didn't you hear him? His shell, it's wrong! Shells 
within shells. It's ugly... everything | say. So ugly...