SCP-1872 appears to affect a variety of transportation methods, 
including (but not limited to): 


¢ Aircraft 

¢ Locomotives 

¢ Automobiles 

* Bicycles 

Skateboards 
Construction equipment 
¢ Aquatic vessels 
Spacecraft 


There does not appear to be a limit to the number of vehicles 
SCP-1872 can affect at one time, with testing having shown it can 
affect at least up to 150 separate devices including 37 automobiles, 
5 aquatic vehicles, 4 helicopters, 12 bicycles, and 2 trains. The only 
vehicles so far not affected by SCP-1872 were SCP-1894 and 
vehicles which had been affected by SCP-1727. 


However, if the subject utilizing SCP-1872 deactivates it before the 
vehicles that have been affected by it are incapacitated, they will 
begin to pursue the subject until SCP-1872 is reactivated. Vehicles 
that pursue the subject can determine their location at all times. 


If these vehicles catch up to the subject, they will immediately corner 
them and begin to approach slowly, blinking their headlights and 
revving their engines. If the user does not activate SCP-1872 within 
three to five minutes of being approached, the vehicles will begin 
driving towards the user, circling them repeatedly. This will continue 
until the user is either run over enough times to perish, or they re- 
activate SCP-1872. Death of the user will instantly render any 
vehicles affected by SCP-1872 mechanically irreparable. 


SCP-1872 was recovered from __ , FL after several people ona 
bridge above a highway used it to create a traffic accident that 
caused 14 casualties, including the injury of several Foundation 
agents. Due to the agents’ reports of SCP-1872's effect on their 
vehicles, SCP-1872 was contained within 24 hours of the incident. 
The persons who were found with SCP-1872 were killed during 
recovery operations. SCP-1872 was classified as Safe as of / 
/2009. 


Despite no other connections, SCP-1872 has remarkably similar 
effects to SCP-3104 and SCP-555, although in a far more directed 
and controllable manner. Further research into these anomalies may 
provide insight into how SCP-1872 functions. 


« SCP-1871 | SCP-1872 | SCP-1873 » 


SCP-1873: What's in the box? 


Item #: SCP-1873 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1873 is to be kept in a 
standard containment locker from the 1st to the 18th and from the 
22nd to the end of each month. Three days prior to the object's 
transportation event, it is to be moved to a cold storage chamber 
alongside a cadaver of the specifications shown further into this 
document. After the object's transportation event, its contents are to 
be recovered, logged and stored appropriately. 


Description: SCP-1873 is a metal tin, of the design adopted by 
Crayola for its Dustless Crayons in 1905. During its initial 
manifestation, SCP-1873 exhibits slight damage suggestive of 
natural wear and tear. 


SCP-1873 undergoes a repeated cycle. At midnight (local time) on 
the 21st of each month, SCP-1873 undergoes a transportation event 
and instantaneously transports itself into physical contact with the 
nearest human cadaver which conforms to the following 
specifications: 


¢ The cadaver expired as the direct result of the violent actions 
of another human. 
« The cadaver expired within the last seven (7) days. 


In the majority (>97%) of documented cases, SCP-1873 is 
transported in such a manner as to appear balanced atop the 
cadaver or placed within the cadaver's grasp. However, in rare 
(<3%) situations, the object may appear within the cadaver in 
question, displacing matter from within the cadaver. Any objects 
contained within SCP-1873 during the transportation event 
disappear, and are currently presumed unrecoverable. Upon the 
completion of the transportation event, SCP-1873 is found to contain 


one or more objects, alongside a handwritten note. Notes are 
usually written in American English with black or blue ballpoint pen 
on torn pieces of lined paper, although other forms are not 


uncommon. 


Partial log of SCP-1873 contents 


Cadaver 
used 

D-3100-12, 
male, aged 
43 at death! 
Terminated 
with firearm 
at close 
range. 
Before his 


Comments 


Paws appear 
to come from 
two different 
specimens. 
Note was 
written in red 
ballpoint pen 
on torn lined 


induction into paper. 


the D-class 
program, 
subject was 


serving a life 
sentence for 
the murder of 


Date Contents Accompany 
note 

21/03/199 | Mummified| Bury your 
left and right troubles. 
front paws of 
a star-nosed 
mole 
(Condylura 
Cristata) 

21/05/199 | A50-page | It's not an 


flip-book of|a end, per se} 
tree growing, 

drawn on 

post-it notes. 


his wife, 

whose buried 

body was 

discovered 

twelve years 

after her 

disappearance. 
D-2222-47,, Note was 
male, aged! written in 
23 at death; green 
Terminated) ballpoint on 
with firearm first page of 
at close flip-book. 
range. 

Subject was 


a practising 


21/02/200 


21/10/200 


21/01/200 


Silk Lies happen. 
handkerchief Most people 
embroidered just keep 


Hindu. 

D-2080-76,| Note was 
female, aged written in 
25 at time cf black 


with the living. death. ballpoint on 
initials 'J.F.K." Terminated) an American 
via blunt $5 bill. Serial 
trauma to the number was 
skull. Prior to discovered to 
life sentence be the same 
and D-class as one 
induction, contained 
subject was within the 
an avid wallet of 
member of | Researcher 
several 
conspiracy 
theorist 
websites. 
N/a AND ERRO_ D-3278-46,| Only 
R HAS male, aged} recorded 
OCCRURED.34 at time cf instance in 
PELSE TRY death. which 
AAGIN Terminated) SCP-1873 
LATEER. via contained no 
OSRRY FO asphyxiation. object other 
RANY Prior to than a note. 
ICONVIENCEermination! Note was 
CAUSED | subject had printed in 
been large type in 
assigned to black ink on 
and exposed white printer 
to SCP- paper. 
One plain | Maybeit's | D-1420-81,, Note was 
white plastic better to be| female, aged written in 
face mask.| someone 27 at time cf blue pen on 
else. death. lined paper. 
Terminated) The word 
via blunt ‘better’ was 


trauma to the circled 


21/01/200 


21/05/200 


21/12/200 


One 
sunflower 
(Helianthus 
annuus) 
seed. 


Unknown 


The empty | The best 
wrapper of 8 things in life 


' ‘brand are always 
chocolate | bad for you} 
bar, So what? 
containing 

traces of 

chocolate. 


Fifty two (52) They all look 
playing cards the same to 
of different | begin with. 
designs and 


skull. Prior to several times 
life sentence in red ink. 


and D-class 

induction, 

subject was 

an 

enthusiastic 

member of 

several 

acting 

groups. 

D-4793-22,, Note was 
male, aged! writtenona 
33 at time cf small square 
death. of cotton ina 
Subject was _ currently 
killed by unknown 
SCP- language. 
during a 

containment 

breach. 

D-4239-51,, Note was 
male, aged| written in 

30 at time of fluorescent 
death. pink ink ona 
Terminated rectangle of 


with standard black 
issue combat cardboard. 
knife. Subject 

was 

diagnosed 

with an 

eating 

disorder at 

the age of 

T7. 

D-3485-89,, Note was 
female, aged written in red 
29 at time cf squirrel 
death. (Sciurus 


makes. All Subject vulgaris) 
cards are an expired due blood on 
8 of clubs. to severe lined paper. 

physical 

trauma at the 

hands of D- 

- and D- 
- during 

an escape 

attempt. 

Before 

induction into 

the D-class 

program, 

subject was 

serving a life 

sentence for 

the 

accidental 

murder of her 

brother, who 


she 
assaulted 
under the 
belief he was 
a burglar. 

21/07/201 | Assorted Here's the | D-9495-92,| Note was 
British money. female, aged written in 
coinage Compliment 32 at time cf Korean 
totalling please. death. Braille, 
£4.39. All Subject embossed 
coins were terminated | onto thin 
minted in the with firearm card. A small 
year 19 at close smiley face 

range. was drawn 


Subject had on the back 
undergone | _ of the card in 
cosmetic felt tip 
surgery marker. 
multiple 


times. 
21/08/201 One human Sometimes|a Researcher No known 


kidney. keepsake Is , male, matches 
nice. aged 3 at | have been 
time of found to the 
death. kidney's 


Subject died DNA. Note 
from injuries was written 
sustained | _ in black ball 
during a point pen on 
mugging. a sheet of 
Investigation brown paper. 
into 

significance 

of object 

ongoing. 


« SCP-1872 | SCP-1873 | SCP-1874 » 


SCP-1874: Zis Boom Baa 


Item #: SCP-1874 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1874 is to be contained in 
a paddock at the Agricultural Research Station at Site 58, as part of 
a flock of no less than seven (7) sheep kept within the Experimental 
Farm. SCP-1874 is to wear a sheep jacket at all times in order to 
facilitate distinguishing it from the rest of the flock; the sheep jacket 
is to be replaced immediately whenever necessary. Due to the 
highly social nature of the species, SCP-1874 will suffer the 
physiological effects of extreme stress if isolated from other sheep 
for more than 1 day; in the event that any of the other sheep are 
killed, they are to be replaced within that time frame. All interactions 
with SCP-1874 and its flock, including veterinary care, must be done 
with full protective gear (gloves, long sleeves, goggles, boots). 
SCP-1874 and its flock are all to have standard access to water and 
foraging-suitable vegetation. 


Description: SCP-1874 is a female sheep (Ovis aries), of the Black 
Welsh Mountain breed. When SCP-1874 makes contact with the 
skin of a live mammal that is not another sheep, SCP-1874 will 
explode. The force of this explosion has yet to be properly 
measured; however, when in an open space, it is sufficient to kill 
everything within approximately six (6) meters of SCP-1874. 
SCP-1874 is not immune to its own explosive nature, and will be 
reduced to biological debris; however, after approximately 5 
minutes, the flesh and organs will move towards each other, and 
reassemble into SCP-1874 as it was immediately prior to the 
explosion. The process of reassembly and reanimation takes 1 
minute. SCP-1874 does not appear to be traumatized or otherwise 
psychologically affected by its detonations. 


Breeding experiments with SCP-1874 have been unsuccessful; in 
particular, male sheep have proven to be extremely reluctant to 


mate with SCP-1874, and attempts at artificial insemination are 
being made. However, if it is possible for SCP-1874 to bear lambs 
that share its anomaly, it would open opportunities to do internal 
experimentation on SCP-1874. 


Acquisition Log: SCP-1874 was discovered on / /20 ,in the 
aftermath of an apparent terrorist attack at the ' Petting 
Zoo, in which visitors and employees were killed; all other sheep 
in the paddock likewise died in the blast, with the exception of 
SCP-1874, which was standing at the blast's epicenter and grazing 
on vegetation. Amnestics were administered to survivors and 
witnesses, and SCP-1874 was taken into custody. 


Addendum 1874-1: After gathering samples from the surface of 
SCP-1874's wool, it has been determined through microscopic 
examination that it exudes an anomalous form of trinitrotoluene 
(hereby referred to as SCP-1874-1), rather than the lanolin grease 
that sheep naturally produce. Through closer examination of its 
reactions, Researcher discovered that this anomalous material is 
what is causing SCP-1874 to reassemble and reanimate. Further 
experimentation is needed to determine what causes SCP-1874-1 to 
ignite when in contact with the skin of live mammals. 


« SCP-1873 | SCP-1874 | SCP-1875 » 


SCP-1875: Antique Chess Computer 


Item #: SCP-1875 

Object Class: Euclid 

Next Scheduled November-77 Exercise: In Progress Cancelled 
+ [AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY] 


Explanation of Recent Containment Procedure 
Changes 


We believe that computer networks at 
SCP-1875's holding site have been 
compromised. As a result, all electronic 
communications with the facility have been 
severed pending further notice. 


Overwatch HQ has declared a moratorium on 
future November-77 exercises until such time 
as we fully understand how 1875 transmits 
and receives wireless communication signals. 
Accordingly, | have amended these 
procedures with two clauses re: (1) exposure 
of SCP-1875 to wireless data networks and (2) 
treatment of individuals exposed to 1875- 
IMG-1AB. 


- O5- 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1875 must never come 
within transmission range of any wireless data network. The 
machine's container must be enclosed by a Faraday cage, and it 
must have a fully mechanical locking mechanism. 


The holding site's full-time staff must include at least two network 


security experts, one armed security guard, and one child 
psychology specialist. When the machine is fully assembled and 
activated, the speed adjustment lever on SCP-1875-3 may not be 
set to "V" (maximum speed) without direct supervision by the site's 
Level-4 supervisor. 


Electronic devices with data storage capacity may not be introduced 
to the facility, except during Exercise 1875-November-77, and all 
individuals must be screened for such devices prior to entering the 
holding site. 


In the event of Exercise 1875-November-77, Overwatch HQ will 
permit one designated and clearly-marked laptop computer to be 
taken into SCP-1875's primary shielded container. Upon completion 
of November-77, facility staff must ensure this designated laptop is 
shredded in the facility's scrap-metal shredder. Research data may 
only be removed from the container in the form of a paper printout. 


Any evidence of 1875-IMG-1AB exposure must be reported 
immediately to Overwatch HQ. 


Description: SCP-1875 is a Victorian-era chess automaton! 
consisting of four principal components, hereafter referred to as 
SCP-1875-1, SCP-1875-2, SCP-1875-3, and SCP-1875-4. 


SCP-1875-1 

A steel chessboard table, 72 x 72 x 64 cm, with a standard eight-by- 
eight grid of 64 checkered squares painted on its surface. Based on 
its composition and patina, research staff have identified the exact 
material as English crucible steel, likely cast between 182 and 187. 


On / /199, Mobile Task Force — - retrieved SCP-1875 from an 
abandoned laboratory facility discovered beneath the former 
residence of University Professor M in shire, 
England. 


A drive shaft, designed to connect with SCP-1875-3, protrudes from 
one side of the system's otherwise-seamless enclosure. The table 
contains a sophisticated mechanical and biological system that 
controls a matrix of 64 electromagnets using an analytical engine 
composed of the combined brain tissue of the twin daughters 


(designated SCP-1875-1/a and -1/b) of Russian chess prodigy 

. Each square on the chessboard's surface sits above a 
single electromagnet, and each electromagnet can move one chess 
piece to one of eight neighboring squares. 


Researchers have developed several theories regarding the control 
mechanism's functional specifications, but the nature of its biological 
component and possible sentience remain unverified. 


SCP-1875-2 

A complete set of 32 chess pieces carved in the Oriental style from 
human bone. Each piece is affixed with a thin (0.31 cm) base pad of 
ferromagnetic iron. Samples of the bone used for the pieces have 
been matched genetically with tissue samples from SCP-1875-1/a 
and SCP-1875-1/b. 


Following the recovery of SCP-1875-1, an anonymous individual 
associated with Professor M 's estate submitted information to 
Foundation personnel regarding these chess pieces, leading to their 
subsequent discovery in the possession of H in New York 
City's Washington Square Park. 


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SCP-1875-3 

A stationary steam engine manufactured by Maudslay, Sons & Field 
(c. 1840), also acquired from the estate of Professor M and 
designed to spin SCP-1875-1's drive shaft.