Item #: SCP-7019
Level 4/7019

Object Class: Thaumiel
Classified

SCP-7019 (2022/7/25)

Special Containment Procedures: Due to concerns that his removal may compromise MTF Epsilon-11's operational effectiveness, SCP-7019 is allowed to maintain his position until further notice. He is to be kept under constant surveillance. Experiments may be conducted under the guise of post-operation examinations. Personnel aware of SCP-7019's properties are advised to avoid contact with him or his subordinates unless otherwise instructed.
Description: SCP-7019 is an adult male human by the name of John Vulpes. SCP-7019 is currently the commander of MTF Epsilon-11 ("Nine-Tailed Fox").
SCP-7019 has consistently demonstrated tactical prowess that cannot be accounted for by normal means. Casualty rates on missions where SCP-7019 is in command are consistently below average, and he was the sole survivor of 7 different missions before his promotion to commander in 2020. Based on analysis of operation reports, this is almost certainly the result of some sort of anomalous clairvoyance. However, the mechanics of this property are currently not well understood.
Due to security concerns, SCP-7019 and his subordinates are currently kept unaware of his classification as an SCP object.
Background: Official records indicate that SCP-7019 was born in Innsbruck, Austria on 1991/12/27 and remained in this area until he joined the EKO Cobra1 in 2011. SCP-7019 confirms this; however, most of the references he provided denied personally knowing him.
SCP-7019 was recruited from EKO Cobra in 2014 after his unit encountered an anomaly now classified as SCP-████. He was the sole survivor. Upon recruitment, he was inducted into MTF Zeta-9 ("Mole Rats") and temporarily promoted to field team leader (Zeta-9 was experiencing a personnel shortage at the time due to high casualty rates, making SCP-7019 one of the few members with any leadership experience). This promotion was made permanent after his first four operations suffered half the unit's expected casualties as well as achieving operational objectives.
SCP-7019 requested a transfer to MTF Epsilon-11 in 2017, citing psychological concerns. The transfer was approved. He was later promoted to Commander in 2020. Under his control, MTF Epsilon-11 has seen a similar performance improvement to Zeta-9 and is now commonly used to train recruits for transfer to other task forces. However, there have been numerous formal complaints from SCP-7019's subordinates regarding his controlling tendencies and occasionally "unusual" behavior.
Addendum:

DATE: 2022/5/15
TO: ████████████@scip.net
FROM: ten.pics|eromirwal.samoht#ten.pics|eromirwal.samoht
SUBJECT: Regarding John Vulpes
Dr. ████████,
I am writing to express concerns regarding Commander John Vulpes of MTF Epsilon-11. I understand that there have been several complaints already lodged against him- most of which involve his odd demeanor and controlling tendencies. However, this warrants more immediate concern. Based on my analysis of operation reports and my observations of Commander Vulpes's behavior, I strongly suspect that Commander Vulpes possesses anomalous properties.
I realize that this is a very serious charge to bring against a superior, but Commander Vulpes has consistently demonstrated knowledge that he would be unable to obtain through non-anomalous means. Examples include knowledge of breaches before they have been reported, identifying the contents of uncleared rooms, and unusually extensive understanding of his subordinates' backgrounds. These tendencies would be difficult to identify from operation reports alone - most of which are written by Commander Vulpes himself and divert attention from these inconsistencies - but are much more evident when witnessed firsthand. I have attached a thorough analysis of operation reports to this email, which should dispel any suspicion that these incidents can be attributed to chance.
While Commander Vulpes has proven himself to be effective, we cannot safely dismiss these concerns. His history suggests that he has exhibited these properties since before his recruitment. He also seems to be actively attempting to disguise his nature. If his own goals do not align with our own, his clairvoyant properties would make him a formidable adversary. Regardless of our feelings towards Commander Vulpes, we cannot afford to ignore the fact that a Mobile Task Force is under the control of an unpredictable anomalous humanoid.
I hope that you will consider this information carefully.
Sincerely,
Captain Thomas Lawrimore
MTF Epsilon-11 ("Nine-Tailed Fox")
Callsign: Toad
ten.pics|eromirwal.samoht#ten.pics|eromirwal.samoht

Observation Log:

DATE: 2022/7/28
MEDIA TYPE: Video
SUBJECT: SCP-7019
DURATION: 5:12
NOTES: This footage was captured by a hidden camera planted in Epsilon-11's locker room to monitor SCP-7019. It encapsulates a conversation between SCP-7019 and Captain Liam "Crispy" Forsythe, one of his subordinates. Captain Forsythe worked with SCP-7019 in MTF Zeta-9 and was later transferred to MTF Epsilon-11 at SCP-7019's request.

[BEGIN TRANSCRIPT]
[SCP-7019 is leaning over a sink and looking at his reflection in the mirror. He is visibly shaking. Muttering and pained laughter can be heard coming from him.]
FORSYTHE: John?
[SCP-7019 starts]FORSYTHE: You okay, John?FORSYTHE: Better me than one of the others, at least. Tough day?FORSYTHE: What happened?FORSYTHE: Yeah, I heard. Sounded like a mess.FORSYTHE: The kit?2FORSYTHE: Makes you think of all the close calls you've had yourself, huh?FORSYTHE: Sounds like you need a vacation.FORSYTHE: I'm being serious. You've been burning the candle at both ends for years now. You need some time off.FORSYTHE: Why not, what's wrong with Toad?FORSYTHE: …is this about your secret?
[There is a long pause]FORSYTHE: Toad told me a few months ago.FORSYTHE: Not much. He told me that he thought you had some kind of anomalous clairvoyance after he looked at some operation reports.FORSYTHE: I don't know, but I haven't told anyone else about it.FORSYTHE: I'm sorry John… I suspected something ever since Mole Rats, but-FORSYTHE: Okay, uh… how does it work?FORSYTHE: Your clairvoyance.FORSYTHE: So you can see the future.FORSYTHE: How long have you been like this?FORSYTHE: So if you knew what would happen, then you joined the Foundation on purpose.FORSYTHE: Why?FORSYTHE: Why, what would happen?FORSYTHE: Come on, you can't just say that and leave me hanging.FORSYTHE: [chuckles] How could I forget.FORSYTHE: …XK?FORSYTHE: And you're sure about this?FORSYTHE: Jesus…FORSYTHE: So if you had to join Nine-Tails to stop… whatever it is, is what causes it already in containment?FORSYTHE: You can't see what causes it?FORSYTHE: Why haven't you told anyone about this until now?FORSYTHE: They have anomalies on the payroll, you know. If you're as good as you sound, you are a massive asset.FORSYTHE: So… what now, then?FORSYTHE: The rookie? What about him?FORSYTHE: Site-228? What's at Site-
[SCP-7019 shushes him, looking at the door. A few seconds later, two agents walk in while talking to one another]FORSYTHE: …what?FORSYTHE: What are you… oh. I see. Are you sure you won't need me?FORSYTHE: I… okay. Let me know if I can do anything to help.FORSYTHE: Take care of yourself, John.[END TRANSMISSION]

The day after this exchange (2022/7/29), MTF Epsilon-11 was deployed to respond to a mass containment breach at Site-228. While the operation was ultimately successful, four Epsilon-11 agents, including Captain Lawrimore, were killed after becoming trapped in a maintenance corridor. They were unable to use the main hallways because they were not granted keycard access in time to prevent the breach from spiraling out of control, despite SCP-7019's repeated requests for emergency access.

Footnotes
1. Special operations and counterterrorism unit of the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior.
2. "Kit" is an informal term used within MTF Epsilon-11 to refer to a rookie member.

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