SCP-315-A

An SCP-315-A disc.

SCP-315-A entity.

## **`DESCRIPTION`**

SCP-315-A consists of a set of ninety-five standard 8.5 GB recordable DVD-format discs, arranged in a stack on a black plastic spindle. Examination of the label side of each disc reveals no manufacturer's name. Printed into each matte label is the title "PoC 1/1". Beneath this, each disc carries a unique symbol or glyph. No two discs carry the same symbol.

On examination of the data side of the disc, it can be seen that each disc has already been fully written with data. Placing the disc into a computer or DVD player reveals that it is a standard-encoded video disc. Playing the disc results in one of two effects, depending on whether it is a previously watched disc, or an unwatched one.

If an unwatched disc is played in a DVD player, the video begins. The scene displayed is a well-furnished living room with a chair in the center. Sitting in the chair is a Caucasian male, appearing to be around forty years old. SCP-315-A will then demonstrate the ability to react to and converse with anyone watching the video feed. SCP-315-A will respond to any questions put to him, appears to be able to see the environment outside of the video screen, and appears to enjoy discussions and debates with "viewers".

If a disc that has already been viewed is viewed again, the disc will simply repeat the footage that was seen the first time. SCP-315-A will not react to viewers' actions, nor deviate at all from the previous viewing. A disc, once played, always contains the same footage, regardless of who is watching it. The only way to communicate with SCP-315-A is to insert a disc that has never been watched. Given that there are 95 discs, each containing three hours of video, it follows that SCP-315-A has an effective lifespan of 285 hours, or 11.8 days, not including footage that has already been watched. It should also be noted that SCP-315-A is not the complete set of discs. Five others are known to exist. It is known that all missing discs have already been fully viewed.

SCP-315-A is cognizant of the nature of his own existence. When questioned, he is aware that he is being displayed on a television screen or monitor, and can reliably identify the type, size, and color of the device on which he is shown. When directly asked about his specific nature, however, SCP-315-A will not give a straight answer, preferring to draw the viewer into a discussion or debate. It is not clear whether SCP-315-A is withholding information about his origin, or whether he is uncertain himself. He claims the former, stating that to tell us everything would "spoil the game". He neither demonstrates nor admits to any unhappiness with his situation, nor his short lifespan.

SCP-315-A retains memory between discs. If one viewer interacts with an unwatched disc, then switches to another disc, SCP-315-A will recognize the viewer and refer to a previous conversation. SCP-315-A has even shown signs of developing a rapport and friendship with those researchers who have spent a lot of time talking with him.

[SCP-315-A is an anomalous set of objects and accompanying entity created by the Serpent's Hand, for the purpose of obtaining intel on Foundation researchers. They are capable of creating additional discs, by which to communicate with SCP-315-A.]