SCP-2845

SCP-2845 ("THE DEER") is an extraterrestrial deer-like entity that is capable of instantaneous transmutation of matter. As such, it is extremely dangerous and is placated by a series of rituals conducted by the SCP Foundation in order to keep it contained.
==Biography==
===Origins===
SCP-2845 appeared in the Solar System long ago, subsequently he established his domain on the planet Saturn.
===Modernity===
====Arrival====
On 27 November 2011, Comet C/2011 W3 was spotted; its status was confirmed by Mount John University Observatory on 1 December, and it was also confirmed and named by the Minor Planet Center on 2 December. On 16 December, the comet reached the perihelion, and according to the Solar Dynamics Observatory, a fragment broke off and maintained a speed of .0018c. 
A day later, collision with Earth was determined to be on 21 December, and the deterrence procedure by Thoth Station was ineffective. The United Nations made announcements, and an evacuation of the predicted affected area began. On the 21st, the fragment impacts 124 km (77 mi) off the West Coast of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean. Tsunamis kill 160,000–190,000 people, and the US federal government declared a state of emergency.Entry Page: 2845
====Discovery and containment====
SCP-2845 left its fragment and arrived at the West Coast on 24 December. A day later, civilian footage captured 2845 and SCP Foundation assets within the US military were activated, beginning containment and recovery procedures with assistance from United Nations Special Taskforce BLUE ALPHA. MTFs Mu-9, Alpha-3, and Esoteric Warfare Unit squads 3, 5, 9, and 12 were deployed to battle the threat.
The resulting battle resulted in high casualties and a lockdown of Foundation containment sites, and artillery bombardment began from the 26th to the 29th while outside containment consultants were contacted. Site-115 was soon determined to be on SCP-2845's path. On the 30th, an unidentified measure was taken, and SCP-2845 was unimpeded for sixteen hours.
The O5 Council held a vote on 31 December to declare a VK-Class Lifted Veil event, which passed unanimously. WOODWORK Protocols were initiated for the public, and bombardment of 2845 soon continued. From 1 January to 14 January 2012, SCP-2845 carved a path for itself through the Sierra Nevada Mountains beneath heavy bombardment. The initial containment procedures were designed during this time.
On 14 January, Operation CERNUNNOS began, and SCP-2845 reached the pre-determined containment area a day later, where the initial containment procedures were put in place. Three days later, these procedures were proven to be successful. The construction of Site-100 soon began on 20 January. 
After concerns from the Ethics Committee were voiced about the brutal containment procedures, ██████ ████████, Sage of the Secret Root, gave a speech to the EC on 31 January, explaining why the rituals were enacted in the way it was described. The final containment procedures were implemented on 3 February, and containment was declared on 19 February.
==Alternate realities==
===Kaktusverse===
===U-1730===
==Attributes ==
===Appearance===
SCP-2845 is an alien quadruped, measuring 2.9 m (9'6") tall at the shoulder. When erect, the neck stretches 0.5 m (1.6 ft) before terminating in a head with humanoid facial characteristics. It has two non-shedding antlers that are white with black marbling and measure 4.8 m (15.7 ft) in diameter. The majority of THE DEER's coloration is pastel green, with a cream stripe on the underside of the neck and stomach.
A ring of ice particles measuring 1.7 m (5.6 ft) in diameter and 35 cm (13.8 in) thick hangs 15 cm (5.9 in) behind SCP-2845's head. Seven metallic hydrogen and metallic helium spheres, each measuring 15 cm (5.9 in) in diameter, puncture this ring at regular intervals. Both the ring and the spheres rotate clockwise at 1.6 rpm. It remains unknown what powers the ring and the spheres.
===Abilities===
SCP-2845 can transmute and reconstruct matter instantly, with no matter being created or lost in the process. This will remain stable regardless of external variables, such as phase alterations remaining transmuted while ignoring temperature and pressure, or a transformed atmosphere retaining chemical consistency while not mixing with any unaffected environment. 
Some examples of transmutations performed by SCP-2845 include metallic hydrogen and helium structures with inconsistent but plantlike/organic forms, pools of liquid helium and hydrogen, the conversion of atmosphere to an ammonia/helium/hydrogen mix that continually surrounds SCP-2845 in a 5 m (16.4 ft) radius, and the creation of SCP-2845-1 instances.
These transmutations can be utilized aggressively, targeting both aggressors and impediments. These transmutations range in size and shape, from a 5-7 m (16.4-22.9 ft) diameter and 60-80 m (196.9-262.5 ft) tall column to a horizontal cone measuring 100-150 m (328-492.1 ft) in height and 10-30 m (32.8-98.4 ft) at its widest point. CP-2845 has been recorded as having a maximum range of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) against a single target. THE DEER will largely disregard non-combatants while focused solely on aggressors, however its transmutations may still injure them. Recovery accounts show indications of preemptive strikes against civilian and military targets.
== Containment procedures==
Because of SCP-2845's unique circumstances, Site-100 is specifically designed to confine 2845 in accordance with its containment ritual. This includes:
*SCP-2845's chamber, which contains both SCP-2845 and at least 216 instances of SCP-2845-1. The environment within is deliberately adjusted, with 3.25% helium, 0.45% ammonia, and 96.3% hydrogen. This composition is maintained at temperatures of -110°C (-166°F) and pressures of 2.3 bar.
*Ring-A through Ring-I, composed of nine concentric circular structures.
*Six circular chambers in every ring (a total of 54), each with an unobstructed lead hexagram in the floor. Each chamber is oriented to different degrees, including 0° (geographic north), 60°, 120°, 180°, 240°, and 300°.
The remainder of Site-100 does not have such stringent construction criteria; however, the Ethics Committee has made an exemption to the Special Personnel Requirement, namely the employment of one Class-D Personnel and one Class-H subject for each confinement cycle.
If a containment breach occurs, the nuclear weapon at Site-100 must be detonated, and all SCP Foundation sites must undergo lockdown. Afterward, Protocol 2845-XK1 "Strike Down the Moon" is to be activated.
===Procedures===
Several procedures are conducted as part of SCP-2845's containment ritual. These are performed during each conjunction of Earth and Saturn; due to the synodic period, this is roughly every 378 days. It is to be done no more than six hours before or after the true conjunction. Six individuals are required for each procedure, and each one takes place in a different circular chamber. Each procedure will take place in the next ring closest to the containment chamber until it reaches Ring-I.
====Procedure 410-Cassini====
Procedure 410-Cassini is named after the Italian-French astronomer, taking place in the 60° chamber. 
The containment specialists are given six masks denoting different emotions (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Apathy, Fear, and Foolishness) and must perform Ceremony Cassini-A, a farcical comedy consisting of errors and insults exchanged between the six participants until the Foolishness bearer outwits his rivals and declares himself king. A game of dice follows the ceremony, though the winner is irrelevant.
==== Procedure 410-Perinaldo====
Procedure 410-Perinaldo is named after Giovanni Cassini's birthplace, taking place in the 120° chamber.
Holst Opus 32, Movement 5 must be performed within the chamber with the bass drum, clarinet, flute, French horn, oboe, and timpani. Ceremony Perinaldo-A takes place simultaneously and is composed of specific somatic and vocal components performed by the players. These performances must be live, as recordings do not produce any effect.
====Procedure 410-Epimetheus====
Procedure 410-Epimetheus is named after the Greek titan of afterthought, taking place in the 180° chamber.
Various presents are given among the containment specialists. The specific presents are unimportant, but they must not exceed USD$4.28 in value. Grain must be dispersed when this is performed, and Ceremony Epimetheus-A must be completely recited.
====Procedure 410-Cassiel====
Procedure 410-Cassiel is named after one of the Seven Archangels and the angel of Saturn, taking place in the 240° chamber.
Ceremony Cassiel-A is performed as the confinement experts ingest olive oil and tie their feet with wool. A boulder weighing at least 20 kg (44.1 lbs) must be smashed using hammers. Ceremony Cassiel-B is then recited at the end of the procedure.
====Procedure 410-Cairo====
Procedure 410-Cairo is named after the capital city of Egypt, taking place in the 300° chamber.
A maleMost likely has to be male or otherwise possessing testes. Class-D Personnel has a symbol painted on his stomach with a platinum-based solution. This sign is made up of a ring encircling a dot and an arrow pointing upward at a 90° angle. This individual is then confined to a chair while Ceremony Cairo-A is recited. After the performance, the Class-D is castrated with a hand sickle by a containment expert. Ceremony Cairo-B is recited while the testes are immersed in a dish of salt water.
====Procedure 410-Omphalos====
Procedure 410-Omphalos is named after the stone devoured by Cronus in place of Zeus, taking place in the 0° chamber.
Ceremony Omphalos-A must be performed before a Class-H subject of no more than three years old is slain and roasted. Ceremony Omphalos-B is spoken before the child is consumed. This is followed by Ceremony Omphalos-C, which is recited over a bowl of miniature gastroliths. These gastroliths are then consumed, before vomiting is induced. Ceremony Omphalos-D is then recited, which ends the ritual.
==External link==
*https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2845
==Trivia==
*Much of the procedures to contain SCP-2845 are based on the rites associated with Saturnalia, a Roman holiday in reverence of the god Saturn.
*Procedure 410-Cairo is based on the castration of the primordial sky god Caelus by his son, the time titan Saturn.
==Gallery==
==Meta==
===Appearances===
*Entry Page: 2845 - 6 Feb 2014
*Entry Page: 1730 - 13 Apr 2015
*Entry Page: 3301 - 3 Jul 2017
*Entry Page: 001 - djkaktus's Proposal III - 1 Dec 2018
*Entry Page: 4840 - 11 Mar 2019
*Entry Page: 7001 - 26 Jul 2022
==References==
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