SCP-005

SCP-005 ("Skeleton Key") is an ornate, mass-produced key capable of opening any lock.
==History==
===Origin===
The skeleton key was originally a mass-produced key from the 1920s, but it eventually developed the ability to open any lock. It eventually ended up in the hands of a civilian, who used the key to gain access to a high-security facility. However, they were caught in the act, and the key was confiscated before falling into the hands of the SCP Foundation, which designated the skeleton key as SCP-005.Entry Page: 005
===Testing===
It was discovered that 005 was capable of unlocking both mechanical and digital locks. It was also determined that SCP-005 was sentient because it could detect disguised locks 50% of the time when the user couldn't.
=== SCP-978 ===
SCP-978 was used in a cross-test with SCP-005 that included taking a photograph of 005. The activity present was SCP-005 sitting in its containment cell. There was no change in the produced photograph.
=== SCP-6236 ===
=== SCP-8400 ===
== Alternate realities ==
=== SCP-7318 ===
==Attributes==
SCP-005 resembles an ornate key, similar to mass-produced ones from the 1920s. It is a true skeleton key, capable of opening any digital or mechanical lock in existence. Locks disguised as other objects can fool SCP-005, but it is fully capable of determining whether these are genuine locks. As such, SCP-005 is classified as sentient, as it displays similar acumen to a human in identifying disguised locks.
==Containment procedures==
SCP-005 is kept in a standard containment cell, as it poses no active threat. Due to the possibility of malicious use, removal from its cell requires the approval of at least one Level 4 staff member. SCP-005, with the supervision of at least one Level 4 personnel, can be used as a temporary replacement for lost security passes. However, it cannot be used as a spare house key, to repair vending machines, or to unlock lockers. If SCP-005 is removed from the facility, the employee responsible will be fired immediately.
==Meta==
===Appearances===
*Entry Page: 005 - <25 Jul 2008
*Entry Page: 7318
==References==
Category:Objects
Category:SCPs
Category:Safe