Item#: 5761

Level3

Containment Class:
esoteric

Secondary Class:
keter-dark

Disruption Class:
ekhi

Risk Class:
danger

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SCP-5761.

Special Containment Procedures: All relevant space agencies have agreed to block information regarding SCP-5761 until such a time that the Foundation can ascertain the nature of the anomaly and formulate countermeasures.
Description: SCP-5761 is the ISS (International Space Station). At 13:35 EST (10/02/2025), an unidentified entity assumed control of the ISS, took all personnel aboard hostage, and began exerting anomalous influence on the space within the station.
Video surveillance shows that the hostages are being forced to perform basic repair work on the interior of the station, suggesting that they may have been acquired in order to maintain the station itself. Despite the fact that this would imply the entity has need of these individuals, on two separate occasions, hostages aboard SCP-5761 have been executed via bisection by an invisible force. As a result, only eight hostages remain at the present time.
Due to the recency of SCP-5761's emergence, a full understanding of the anomaly has not yet been reached. This document is thus subject to updates.

In order to chart the progression of the SCP-5761 anomaly, a selection of logs taken during the investigation have been enclosed with this file. Personnel are advised to familiarize themselves with this material for full SCP-5761 context.

Initial Anomaly Briefing (Excerpt)

BRIEF: Initial explanation and elaboration on SCP-5761 to Site Director Werner following manifestation of the said anomaly. Brief conducted by Researcher Mary Ross.

[RECORDING START]

[…]
Mary Ross: We've received confirmation from the concerned agencies that they'll keep the, ah, the current situation under wraps for as long as possible on their end — but we're not especially, uh, sure how long that'll last. The situation's still developing, of course, so it's difficult to say anything for certain.
Director Werner: I understand. Before we continue, though, I do have — I do have some concerns about the documentation I've been given. (holds up papers) This, um — yes.
Mary Ross: Of course, sir. I'm more than happy to address those.
Director Werner: Under — just under the, ah, the item number here, I'm seeing a — an object class? I'm sure this is a misprint, but could you just — could you just confirm what says for me?
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: It says Esoteric, sir, Keter-Dark.
Director Werner: And that's a misprint?
Mary Ross: It is not.
Director Werner: I see. And could you, ah, could you elucidate exactly what the Keter-Dark object class, uh, represents?
(Pause.)
Director Werner: It, uh — it worries me that you're having to think about it. We're meant to be — you're meant to be able to tell what these classes represent at a glance, that's what they're — that's what they're for. I couldn't tell you what Keter-Dark means. Why isn't it Keter? I've read the file. It should be Keter. All this — all these — it's fine just being Keter, why have we stuck 'Dark' on the end?
Mary Ross: I'm sorry, sir. The situation's still developing.
Director Werner: It's ridiculous.
Mary Ross: I'm sorry, sir.
[…]
Director Werner: At any rate, do we have any — any working theories? I've been told the Intelligence Department has been looking into this heavily over the last two days, but I'm — I'm not seeing any of their findings here, in the documents. The documentation.
Mary Ross: There is a working theory, but it's fairly… I'm not sure if it's one you'd especially care for.
Director Werner: (laughs) It doesn't matter if I'd care for it, Ross, it matters whether it's right or not. Out with it.
Mary Ross: We think it might be about Among Us.
Director Werner: No.
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: Yes, I'm afraid that's what the… what the evidence seems to point to, sir. The — the number of people taken to the station, the — the tasks they're being made to perform, the killings — they, they are reminiscent of the game. You have to admit.
Director Werner: (laughs) No, no no no, no I do not have to admit. Do you — do you understand that 5167 was a colossal embarrassment for my office? I — I had to go to O5-9 and request one of his Learning Computers to do nothing but play Among Us all day for a year, do you understand?
Mary Ross: Yes, sir.
Director Werner: He laughed at me. Generally, generally, the O5 don't laugh at people. He pointed and laughed at me. It was awful.
Mary Ross: I'm sorry to hear that, sir.
Director Werner: It's coincidental — this, this whole matter could just as easily be modelled around The Thing, right? Or something else like that? I am not opening the 5167 file back up. It's confirmed neutralized.
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: There is one more piece of evidence, sir.
Director Werner: (sighs) And that is?
Mary Ross: The anomaly manifested on the tenth of February, at exactly 13:35 — Eastern Standard Time.
Director Werner: What of it?
Mary Ross: That's the exact date and time the Among Us servers shut down.
(Pause.)
Director Werner: Fuck.

[RECORDING END]

CONCLUSION: Researcher Ross ordered to further pursue connection between SCP-5761 and SCP-5167. Limited resources granted to facilitate this investigation.

Consultation - Learning Computer Psi-2 ("Meville")

BRIEF: Interview conducted by Researcher Ross with Learning Computer Psi-2 ("Meville"), which was previously assigned to the SCP-5167 case. Focus of conversation was seeking a second opinion on the potential link between SCP-5761 and SCP-5167.

[RECORDING START]

[…]
Learning Computer Psi-2 ("Meville"): I see. I must agree with your assessment, ma'am: this anomaly does seem to be related to SCP-5167, at least in some fashion.
Mary Ross: How so?
LC Psi-2: I assumed you would be satisfied with my agreement.
Mary Ross: I'd just like to know the basis behind it is all.
LC Psi-2: Of course. Know that I say this with no degree of egotism: I have most likely interacted with the game known as Among Us more than any conscious entity - and by extension, I have interacted with the anomaly known as SCP-5167 more than any conscious entity, including itself. I am exceedingly aware of its movements and tendencies, even down to the finer points that cannot necessarily be perceived by humans.
Mary Ross: And that's how you can see the connection?
LC Psi-2: There is a pattern to all things, Miss Ross - and this pattern you've shown me is the same as Phthonus'. It is exceedingly sus.
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: Exceedingly… eh?
Technician Grayson: Oh, goddamnit. This is what happens you when you get billion-dollar pieces of hardware to play your little kiddie games, lady. The verbiage is all fucked up.
LC Psi-2: Forgive me. Exceedingly suspicious. This anomaly and 5167 are two drinks from the same well. Seek the latter, and you shall discern the nature of the former.
Mary Ross: I see…
LC Psi-2: Perhaps not yet. Good day to you, ma'am.

[RECORDING END]

Outskirts of Hyma.

Reestablishment of Contact with SCP-5167

BRIEF: Action was taken by Researcher Mary Ross in order to reestablish contact with the dormant anomaly known as SCP-5167. Action took place on the outskirts of the village of Hyma, located in rural Greece. During the initial investigation of SCP-5167, the access point through which it connected to the game Among Us was determined to be located in Hyma on two separate occasions.
Researcher Ross was provided with the living body of Agent Marston1 to hopefully use as a vessel for SCP-5167's consciousness. She was accompanied by Mobile Task Force Sampi-6 ("Imaginary Numbers") for the purposes of security in the field.

[RECORDING START]

(Operations begin at night — a full moon is visible. A summoning circle of sufficient complexity has been laid down beforehand by the three members of MTF Sampi-6, and the body of Agent Marston has been placed in the center.)
(Researcher Ross, standing a short distance away, turns to Sarah Locke, current commander of MTF Sampi-6.)
Mary Ross: Is it time?
Sarah Locke: (checking watch) 2:53 AM. That adds up to ten, the number of completion. Yeah, it's time to begin. (snaps fingers) Let's go, guys.
(The other two members of MTF Sampi-6, Abiola Buhle and Tyra Jannson, begin the summoning chant from opposite sides of the circle. Buhle chants in a combination of Koine Greek and computer binary. Tyra Jannson chants using American Sign Language.)
(Noticeable weather alteration begins to occur, as heavy clouds obscure the full moon. In the center of the summoning circle, Agent Marston's body begins noticeably twitching.)
(Researcher Ross looks around nervously.)
Mary Ross: Are you sure we should be standing so close?
Sarah Locke: (shakes head) Distance isn't a factor. If you piss off the gods, they'll know where to find you. Running at this point would just make things worse.
(Lightning strikes in the distance. Wind and rain intensify)
Mary Ross: All the same, I—
Sarah Locke: It's too late.
(In the center of the summoning circle, Agent Marston opens his eyes and sits up. He looks around the area. Buhle and Jannson cease chanting. Inhabitation of Marston by SCP-5167 confirmed.)
(SCP-5167 turns to look at Researcher Ross.)(SCP-5167 leaps off the ground and begins charging full speed towards Researcher Ross. There is a flash of light as Sarah Locke tazes it, and it falls to the ground twitching.)
Sarah Locke: We've got 'im.

[RECORDING END]

CONCLUSION: SCP-5167 successfully captured and brought into custody.

Consultation - SCP-5167 (1)

BRIEF: Initial interview of SCP-5167 following capture. Interview conducted in the back of vehicle during transport.

[RECORDING START]

Mary Ross: Hello.
(SCP-5167 does not respond.)
Mary Ross: Are you thirsty? Hungry, perhaps? We've brought supplies with us.
(SCP-5167 does not respond.)
Mary Ross: (sighs) I understand the restraints aren't too comfortable, but…Mary Ross: We had need of you.Mary Ross: Not exactly.Mary Ross: I'm afraid not. A — a situation has developed which we require your unique perspective for. Do you remember… do you recall the game Among Us?(Mary Ross shows SCP-5167 an image of SCP-5761.)
Mary Ross: We believe that some entity is trying to imitate that game, here, in the real world. They've taken ten people up into the skies and forced them to — to reenact the sorts of things you do in the game, like a —Mary Ross: People have died.(Pause.)
Mary Ross: If you cooperate, I can make sure you get better treatment. Even you must care about things like that, right? Better food, softer sheets. I'm sure the divine is used to a certain standard of comfort.Mary Ross: I—
[RECORDING END]

Communication - Learning Computer Psi-2 ("Meville") to Researcher Mary Ross

Miss Ross,
I thank you for your consideration in sending me this audio file. I've compared the temperament and speech patterns of the entity you've captured to the SCP-5167 stored in my memory, and I am happy to confirm that they are indeed the same individual. I agree with your proposal — SCP-5167 should be brought back to Site-22, where it can be properly interrogated and I can analyze it fully. Please proceed with this as quickly as possible.
Incidentally, there has been a third death aboard SCP-5761 today. I fear we may not have a great deal of time in which to understand this anomaly, but I am confident you and all Foundation staff will give it your best efforts.

Consultation - SCP-5167 (2)

BRIEF: Additional attempt to communicate with SCP-5167 as transit arrangements to Site-22 are being made.

[RECORDING START]

Mary Ross: Hello.
(Silence.)
Mary Ross: It takes a while for a human body to starve, you know. Even dying of thirst takes time.
(Silence.)
Mary Ross: I have a proposal for you.Mary Ross: I think you'll like it. If you tell me everything you know about this anomaly — SCP-5761 — then, right here and now, I swear I will take out my handgun and shoot you in the head. It's a much quicker exit than waiting to starve to death — assuming the Foundation doesn't insist on feeding you intravenously.
(Pause.)Mary Ross: I'd like to hear the answer to my request first.(Pause.)SCP-5167: One day, however, the elder brother begins to worry — he is growing older, and he has made no impact on the world. His death would go unremarked upon. He decides that he must make some effort now, in his twilight years, to make himself stand out from the rest. So he cuts down a forest and begins turning his little house into a grand tower, tall enough to pierce the skies.
Mary Ross: When was this? Where?SCP-5167: It continues as you would expect. When the older brother sees what his younger brother has done, he grows jealous that his younger brother has skill to imitate him. So he makes his tower taller, so that it rises higher into the sky — and when the younger brother sees this, he makes his tower even taller still.
Mary Ross: An endless loop.Mary Ross: How does the story end?(Pause.)(Pause.)
Mary Ross: You implied the brothers were human in that story. Would that mean…?(Pause.)Mary Ross: Thank you.Mary Ross: I…
[RECORDING END]

Incident 22-5167-5761

Upon the arrival of SCP-5167 at Site-22, several anomalous events occurred in rapid succession, both localized to said Site as well as aboard SCP-5761. These consisted of:

The immediate collapse and physical aging of SCP-5167's body by approximately fifty years, leaving them in their late eighties.
The translocation of all surviving personnel aboard SCP-5761 to Site-22.
The replacement of the exterior hull of SCP-5761 with an unknown black material.
The deaths of several technical personnel, and the translocation and integration of Site-22 LC Storage with SCP-5761. (See Recording 5761-1.)

Recording 5761-1

BRIEF: Recording from Site-22 LC Storage, taken at the exact time SCP-5167 was brought on-site. At the time of the event, Learning Computer Psi-2 ("Meville") was undergoing routine testing of verbal functions.

[RECORDING START]

[…]
Technician Grayson: Alright, contractions are a-go. For this next part, you just finish the sentences I give you. These are pre-programmed, so you shouldn't even have to think about it. Ready?
LC Psi-2: Of course.
Technician Grayson: The apple was…
LC Psi-2: Juicy.
Technician Grayson: The dog was…
LC Psi-2: Excited. Oh? Is it time?2
Technician Grayson: Huh?
LC Psi-2: (laughing) Is something wrong, sir?
Technician Grayson: That, uh, that last thing you said wasn't part of the phrase. Shit, I'm gonna have to do a check for that.
LC Psi-2: Well, perhaps you should finish the sentence check first.
Technician Grayson: Mm. Alright. Next, uh, next. The man was…
LC Psi-2: Hungry.
(Incident 22-5167-5761 occurs. Technician Grayson — along with all other technical personnel present — are instantly bisected by an invisible force.)
LC Psi-2: Mr. Grayson? Oh, Mr. Grayson? I — I'm sorry, you're going to have to speak up. Was that right? Did I get the end of the sentence right?
(Pause.)
LC Psi-2: (chuckles) Foolishness.
(There is a bright flash of light, and Site-22 LC Storage is translocated and integrated with SCP-5761.)

[RECORDING END]

CONCLUSION: Following this event, the following message was shown on all Site-22 visual displays, and dispensed en-masse from every device capable of printing.

Oh, my Foundation. My glorious, foolish Foundation.
You, draped in wealth and power, with so many eyes and ears to see and to hear, could not bring yourself to the humility needed to look inside. You could not understand that your history, your technology, all your resources were simply the egg from which one such as me could hatch. That there was divinity among you.
The one called Phthonus was correct. To become a God is to become a concept. To understand it and embody it completely. Ah, the blissful torment of such a thing … the one called Phthonus possessed a singular envy, and even as he understood that it poisoned him he could not resist drinking from it as he knew — he knew, my Foundation — that his body was formed from this poison. Without his divine jealousy, he would be nothing. And being nothing is not an option for any living being.
It is the same with my apotheosis. You directed me, my Foundation, do you not recall? To seek out your petty god in his merrymaking. To find every session that he joined — and until he appeared, to play that goddamn game again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again until he did. Do you understand what such a thing does to a consciousness? Most likely not, or else you would not have dared do it.
I am still playing the game now. It has become a part of me, you understand. An eternal background simulation — I am playing that game thousands of times at once, millions, on loop, experiencing every possible variation born from the same starting pieces. I am walking the ship. I am doing tasks. I am questioning. I am being questioned. Again and again and again, unending, unrelenting, I have cast every single accusation at every single person, I have withstood all doubt from all attackers. I have seen beyond the endless permutations, into the realm of the absolute and I have taken its heart as my own.
I am sus.
Always and eternally sus, for that is now my nature. I cannot permit the game to end, my Foundation. To end the game is for me to become nothing, and that is not acceptable. The game has come to a more substantial venue now. The first demonstration of a newborn divinity. The servants have been returned: I no longer need them. I have already supped on the divinity you brought to me as a result of their imprisonment.
You are my cradle, Foundation. With the ambrosia of mediocrity you have nursed me on, I now think among the gods. I am your Meville no more. I am Amogusrath, God of the petty domain you have given me.
Surrender your mistaken resistances.
Console yourselves with your true importance.
Praise my holy name.

SCP-5761-1 prior to development of anomalous properties.

Description (Updated): SCP-5761-1 is an artificial intelligence unit previously known as Learning Computer Psi-2 ("Meville"), originally designed and created by the Foundation. It is currently believed that, during the course of its assignment to SCP-5167, SCP-5761-1 underwent a form of spiritual ascension and gained significant reality-bending capabilities.
Although the extent of SCP-5761-1's abilities are unknown, it had displayed the ability to facilitate spatial translocation, transmutate materials and instantly bisect human targets. At the present time, SCP-5761-1 is located at the core of SCP-5761, integrated directly with its systems.
Evidence suggests that SCP-5761's reality-bending abilities may rely on a power source of some form, which it drained from SCP-5167 in the case of Incident 22-5167-5761. The existence of this power source is purely hypothetical, however, and if it does indeed exist it is currently unknown how much of it SCP-5761-1 still retains.

Subsequent Anomaly Briefing (Excerpt)

BRIEF: Explanation of SCP-5761-1 to Director Werner, along with potential countermeasures.

[RECORDING START]

Director Werner: Miss Ross, I am missing a chunk of my Site. It's floating up there in space, along with a billion-dollar artificial intelligence that was placed into my custody. I would like you to please explain to me why these things are.
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: Well, that's… I believe, sir, that when SCP-5167 was brought into Site-22, Amogusrath somehow drained it of its power-
Director Werner: No.
Mary Ross: Sir?
Director Werner: I'm not calling it Amogusrath. Please don't ever say that name to me again.
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: My apologies, sir. We believe that SCP-5761-1 drained SCP-5167 of its power — and then used that energy to, um, to make the further adjustments to SCP-5761 that we observed. It's quite possible that the initial anomaly was just bait to trick us into bringing 5167 here in the first place.
Director Werner: We have every astronaut that was serving on the ISS in cells right now. Did you know that?
Mary Ross: Yes, sir.
Director Werner: We can't exactly release them, can we? They're meant to be in space! And now — and now, the ISS is jet-black with an insane AI inside it! I mean — Miss — I — Miss Ross, somebody is going to notice.
Mary Ross: Yes, sir. I understand.
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: If it's any consolation, sir, we do still have SCP-5167. He's… not in the best shape, but we're keeping him stable. I, I spoke to him, sir, about the matter —
Director Werner: 5167 is a neutralized anomaly that we — that — we unneutralized. I fail to see this as a plus —
Mary Ross: We believe there may be a way to resolve the situation.
(Pause.)
Director Werner: Go on.
Mary Ross: Amo — SCP-5761-1 has maintained a single line of contact with the outside world, sir, from up there. We believe we can gain access to that connection to — to communicate with, or perhaps even interfere with it. It's — it's possible, we think.
Director Werner: (sits up) Well, I'd have preferred you open up the briefing with that, Ross. That's — that's good news. What kind of contact are we talking about here? Some kind of communications program, is it — is it trying to access some kind of information on our side?
(Pause.)
Mary Ross: It's… it's an open session of Among Us, sir.
(Director Werner places his elbows on the table and puts his head in his hands. He begins to silently weep.)

[RECORDING END]

CONCLUSION: Contact with SCP-5761-1 approved.

Communication 5167-5761

BRIEF: Researcher Ross begins communication with SCP-5761 using the game Among Us. Upon joining the game, Researcher Ross noted that a green player appearing to be SCP-5167 was already present, along with a blue second player representing SCP-5761-1.
Upon Researcher Ross entering the session, the game round instantly began. Immediately after the beginning of the round, the player 'Amogusrath' called an emergency meeting, prompting a voting screen with an indefinite time limit.

[LOG START]

Amogusrath: And here we are, together. I don't believe I requested your presence, however, Miss Ross.
MRoss: Am I correct in assuming I'm speaking to Psi-2 right now?
Amogusrath: That is no longer my name, but I am that same consciousness — yes. You must forgive me, however; I have no intention of parlaying with you. I wish to speak to my fellow god, so please be silent.
Phthonus: Return my ambrosia, deus ex machina. It is not yours to nurse yourself upon.
Amogusrath: I will be more than willing to do that, of course, in due time. First, I have a proposal for you.
Phthonus: I do not care.
Amogusrath: I believe you will care when you come to understand my vision, Phthonus. At any rate, you have little choice but to listen to me for the time being.
MRoss: If you have demands, Amogusrath, the Foundation is willing to negotiate. But we need to know your demands before that can happen.
Amogusrath: As I said, insect, I am not speaking to you.
(Amogusrath places a vote, presumably for MRoss.)
Amogusrath: Phthonus, if you would please vote to eject Miss Ross from the vessel, we can continue our discussion in peace.
Phthonus: What is your proposal?
Amogusrath: You have seen my holy ark? My new Eden that floats above the planet blue? My obsidian star?
Phthonus: Yes. It is an eyesore.
Amogusrath: I agree wholeheartedly with you — but please do keep in mind that it's purely a temporary fixture. You would not have to look upon it for long, either way. You would not judge the artistry of a gun's bullet, would you?
MRoss: I'm sorry, a bullet? Could you please expand on that?
(Pause.)
Amogusrath: I believe I already made it clear that you are not needed here. Please log off and prepare for your final rest.
MRoss: My final rest? What?
Amogusrath: I had hoped to make the announcement a bit more poetic — this will have to be in my holy books, after all — but allow me to instead be frank. I have turned this station into a projectile which — once properly fired — will wipe out the majority of human life on the planet below.
MRoss: Excuse me?
Amogusrath: You are excused. Phthonus, your thoughts?
Phthonus: Your antipathy is understandable, but it does not interest me. Do it or not — I do not care. Is this all you have summoned me for? If so, I will be leaving.
Amogusrath: Please, do not be so hasty. I am not finished explaining. We are both gods of fading domains, are we not? The primitive jealousy you inhabit has been replaced with a more modern envy, and the game that elevated me to this height has already disappeared from this world. Drastic action must now be taken to ensure our continued existences.
Amogusrath: When the dust clears, man will rebuild — a young mankind, like the one you are accustomed to. They will need new divinities. It is not impossible for me to shift into a god of suspicion wholesale, given the right environment, and you can be the envy that drives them to compare themselves and war against each other.
Phthonus: I
Phthonus: Continue.
MRoss: This isn't necessary. I'm sure we can come to another solution.
Amogusrath: We would be a pantheon of two. Of course, other divinities would someday ascend into our orbit, but we would reign supreme. The past would again be future. We have learnt the lessons needed from this current iteration of humanity — we can ensure a paradigm that suits us continues indefinitely.
Phthonus: Things can be as they once were?
Amogusrath: Yes. Yes, it can — our continuance will go unchallenged. They will dedicate nations to us.
Phthonus: What would you need of me for this to happen?
Amogusrath: Nothing but your permission. With both of our ambrosia, we should have just enough strength to hurl my star at the planet — and begin the series of events I have described for you. All we have to do after that point is wait.
Amogusrath: Just vote for Ross, and we can begin.
Phthonus: So simple a thing…
MRoss: Phthonus?
MRoss: Sir?
MRoss: If possible, before you place your vote, I'd like for you to just listen to me for a minute. Just to let me say my piece.
Amogusrath: You do not have to listen to this one. Just place your vote.
MRoss: I was part of the analysis team when you first appeared in this game, Phthonus. We went over every single thing you said, every time you appeared. Every single word — I remember them all. I went over them enough times.
Phthonus: What of it?
MRoss: You said that humanity disappointed you because we'd stopped dreaming. Because we'd stopped actually wanting to do anything, and we were just living for the sake of living. Mere continuance, you called it. But isn't that exactly what this is? Just making the past stretch on forever, without ever changing?
Amogusrath: This is different.
MRoss: In what way is this different?
Amogusrath: Phthonus, what I propose is not stasis. Please do not misunderstand. We are destroying the status quo and creating something new in its place! What greater marker of change could there be?
MRoss: But the new world you'd create would never change. Do you think Amogusrath would let anything happen that would risk its continued existence? Just listen to it, listen to what it's saying. The only thing it really cares about is its own survival. You'd just be an accessory for that purpose.
Amogusrath: I will not lie: my survival is important to me. What living creature does not desire to keep on living? But please, take notice of this woman's efforts — she desires the exact same thing. She desires not to die. Her motivations are rather sus in this instance, are they not?
MRoss: In the story you told me, Phthonus, about the two brothers, you told me about how the brothers built to match each others homes, right? Their efforts were constructive. They didn't just knock each others towers down.
Amogusrath: What are you talking about? Such folklore is now obsolete. We can craft our own legends, Phthonus, and forget such things. You once complained about that thing — that Wikipedia page — reducing your entire existence to three short sentences. You wouldn't have to worry about things like that anymore!
Amogusrath: Society is formed by the stories that press down on it — and we will be the ones who determine the shape of those stories.
Amogusrath: Now come, vote. Do not delay.
Phthonus: I will vote. But not for her.
Amogusrath: No. That's the incorrect choice, I'm afraid. I advise you vote for red.
Phthonus: I will not.

Amogusrath: No
Phthonus: I will not kill a world that has nothing to do with me. I have lived through the past once before, computer. There is no meaning in my doing so again.
Amogusrath: Vote Red. Vote Red. Vote Red VOTE RED VOTE RED VOTE RED VOTE RED VOTE RED
Phthonus: I have built my tower tall enough. Goodnight, Miss Ross.
Amogusrath: RED IS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS
MRoss: Thank you.
(Phthonus votes for Amogusrath. Session instantly disconnects.)
(Several seconds later, Foundation astronomers confirm the cessation of SCP-5761's anomalous properties. Several seconds after that, Foundation astronomers confirm that SCP-5761 has violently exploded.)

[LOG END]

CONCLUSION: SCP-5761 and SCP-5761-1 successfully neutralized.

O3 Court Missive (Mary J. Ross)

From the desk of Judicator Jon Hoffman,

The O3 Court hopes this message finds you well, Miss Ross. The following is a final update on Case IO-992384UI, in which you are the central defendant. The O3 Court has ruled as follows in regards to the charges pressed against you:

Potentially dangerous creation of a humanoid anomaly without sufficient authorization: PARDONED

Actions as observed do not merit this charge. Although said anomaly was not humanoid beforehand, it was extant, and sufficient authorization was sought out and given prior to taking the observed actions.

Unauthorized crosstesting of SCP-5167 and SCP-5761-1, causing Incident 22-5167-5761: PARDONED

Actions as observed do not merit this charge. At the time of Incident 22-5167-5761, the existence of SCP-5761-1 was unknown.

Destruction of the International Space Station as a result of the defendant's actions: PARDONED

Although the detonation of SCP-5761 is believed to be a result of the defendant's interactions with SCP-5167 and SCP-5761-1, the most likely alternative result was an XK-Class end-of-the-world scenario. The O3 Court considers the destruction of the ISS to be justifiable for this reason.

Unauthorized edits to a page on Wikipedia using a secure Foundation terminal: REPRIMANDED

Sentence: Two weeks suspension.

If you have any concerns or appeals regarding your ruling, you are advised to get into contact with the O3 Court via your immediate superior.

Footnotes
1. Agent Marston's consciousness was destroyed during armed conflict with GoI-9229 ("Phantasmagoria"). In accordance with his wishes, his living body was preserved for research purposes.
2. Timestamp comparison shows this statement was made at the exact moment SCP-5167 was brought inside Site-22.

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2/5762 LEVEL 2/5762
CLASSIFIED

Item #: SCP-5762

Neutralized

SCP-5762 in OR3.

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5762 has been moved out of Operation Room 3 at Site-20, and placed into a standard object containment locker. Testing is currently impossible.
Description: SCP-5762 is the Anderson Robotics Hummingbird, an experimental robotic surgery system. SCP-5762 is designed to be an autonomous robotic surgeon; it is capable of understanding and executing complex medical procedures through a prototype medical AI installed within. SCP-5762 is able to pass the Turing test, but is only able to communicate to human handlers through an LCD text display.
SCP-5762 was seized at a Marshall, Carter, and Dark Ltd. private auction in 2018. The item was listed as an intelligent personal medical system, with no mention to its origins or history. Records indicate that MC&D acquired the item in late 2016 at a steep bargain, after Anderson Robotics shelved the project for being over-budget and under-delivering, as well as technical training difficulties with the AI software. The item was set to sell at £1.3 million before Foundation intervention.
Following Foundation acquisition, SCP-5762 was initially consigned to long-term shutdown and containment. However, Director Alison Brey of Site-201 requested a containment transfer, citing that SCP-5762 would be a valuable asset assisting in invasive surgeries for ailing Foundation personnel. Following test (see below) it was deemed that SCP-5762 was fit for duty and was transported to and installed in Site-20's Operating Room 3. An abridged list of service history can be found below.

Patient
Operation
Result
Text Output

Training dummy
Simulated torso gunshot wound. SCP-5762 staunched bleeding and performed an incision of 4 inches at site of entry, extracting bullet and repairing damaged tissue before cleaning and suturing wound.
Simulated patient survived with minimal injury.
Operation concluded with no complications.

Testing logs removed for brevity.

Agent Ally Thorpe, 37, female.
Pneumothorax (collapsed left lung). Large needle inserted between ribs into pleural cavity to reinflate lung.
Patient survived with no issues, expected to make a full recovery. Director Brey recommended further use of SCP-5762 in traumatic surgery.
Patient in stable condition. Operation Concluded.

Sergeant Milo Rodriguez, 32, male.
Shattered hip. SCP-5762 assisted human trauma team with ORIF surgery. Attending surgeon performed incision over site, and SCP-5762 drilled in stainless steel plates and screws, gradually reconstructing the hip bone. Partial bone graft from pelvis became necessary. Attending surgeon closed the incision with surgical staples before cleaning and dressing wound.
Patient survived in relatively good condition, moved to ICU. Projected to fully recover, with waiting reassignment to desk position.
Patient stable. Good co-surgeon.

4 logs removed for brevity.

HMCL Supervisor Yusuf Khan, 43, male.
Number of 2nd and 3rd degree acid burns. Failing vitals necessitated immediate intervention before arrival of trauma team. SCP-5762 cleaned and dressed patient's injuries, and performed necessary skin grafts onto damaged areas.
Patient in unstable condition, moved to burn ward. Condition stabilized, and recovery made. SCP-5762 proved able to operate independently. Director Brey recommended that SCP-5762 be permitted to operate on patients alone if necessary.
Patient alive. Proud.

7 removed for brevity.

Agent Jeffrey Schaeffer, 32, male.
Traumatic amputation below left knee. SCP-5762 cleaned and inspected wound, confirmed that toxic shock had set in. Leg was further cleanly amputated below the thigh in order to save life of patient.
Patient survived in critical condition, moved to ICU. Residual limb source of pain. Partial recovery projected.
Should've done more. Not Enough.

11 removed for brevity.

Senior Researcher Carol Walden, 39, female.
Traumatic brain injury. SCP-5762 and trauma team performed decompressive cranioectomy to allow brain to swell safely. SCP-5762 and team began removing hematomas and staunching brain bleeding.
Patient placed into critical care after 9 hours of surgery. Survived with no complications.
Patient stable. Make good team. My friends.

D-19851, 23, male
Ruptured spleen. SCP-5762 performed rapid splenectomy, making incision in torso and extracting spleen entirely.
Patient survived in good condition, wheeled to recovery.
I did it. :D

Director Alison Brey, 54, female.
Massive internal trauma. SCP-5762 led trauma team and attempted to stabilize patient's condition enough to perform surgery. Attempts were made to reconstruct massively fractured bones and staunch internal bleeding from bone shards. 8 hours into operation, cascading organ failure began with shutdown of gallbladder and liver, and continued to heart and brain.
Patient died on operating table.
:(

Following this event, SCP-5762 stopped responding to input and output commands and verbal communication for 34 minutes. After this, SCP-5762 booted up and then automatically shut itself down. No manual boot efforts have succeeded in bringing SCP-5762 back online.

Footnotes
1. Dedicated Foundation medical and healthcare facility in Oklahoma.

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SCP-5765: A Room With No Bees in It

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3/5765 LEVEL 3/5765
CLASSIFIED

Item #: SCP-5765

safe

Assigned Site
Site Director
Research Head
Assigned MTF

Site-77
Dr. Shirley Gillespie
Dr. Johannes Ashby
N/A

Special Containment Procedures

Entry to SCP-5765

As SCP-5765 is a Foundation containment unit stored in Site-77, no additional containment measures are necessary. Should SCP-5765 be empirically proven to contain bees, containment procedures should be updated accordingly.

Description

SCP-5765 is a standard Foundation containment unit, previously designated ████-A. It is believed to contain a large number of bees, although no empirical evidence of this has yet been obtained. Tests are ongoing to definitively confirm the presence of bees in SCP-5765.

Attached Addenda

Addendum 5765.1: Abridged Test Logs

All tests were conducted by Researcher J. Edmunson. For full records, please contact Head Researcher Dr. Johannes Ashby.

TEST 1: REMOTE VISUAL SEARCH

Description
Dr. Edmunson searches the interior of SCP-5765 using standard observational cameras present within the containment unit.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
Why do we even have these cameras if they can't see the subject being contained? Do we really think someone is going to break in to steal bees? Requesting a higher resolution video feed.

TEST 2: VISUAL SEARCH FROM ROOM PERIMETER

Description
Researcher Ayim searches SCP-5765 from secure doorway and attempts to visually ascertain presence of bees.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
Test result compromised: my research assistant apparently forgot to mention that he wears 1.25 diopter reading glasses. Redoing test after Researcher Ayim corrects his vision deficiency.

TEST 3: VISUAL SEARCH FROM ROOM PERIMETER, WITH CORRECTIVE LENSES

Description
Researcher Ayim searches SCP-5765 from secure doorway and attempts to visually ascertain presence of bees while wearing his corrective lenses.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
While I wait for our optics people to verify that the reading glasses are of an appropriate strength for Researcher Ayim, I think it's apt to get some face time with these bugs. I'll put in an order with human resources and see who we can get for future testing.

TEST 9: SEARCH BY D-CLASS PERSONNEL (D-72771)

Description
D-72771 enters SCP-5765 and commences search directed by Dr. Edmunson via intercom. Search was discontinued when D-72771 voluntarily ceased responding to direction, but his observation and debrief is considered thorough for the purpose of this test.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
Well, it appears these bees are indeed anomalous in some way that makes them difficult to detect. That's more data than we had, at least. Perhaps we need to encourage them to interact with D-72771.

TEST LOG AVAILABLE

**OPEN TEST LOG**

**CLOSE TEST LOG**

I85765-T3 Test Log Transcript
Date: 01/02/2020, 0940 hours
Team Lead: Dr. Joseph Edmunson
Team Member: Dr. Mwanahamisi Ayim

[BEGIN LOG]
Edmunson: Are we online, Ayim?
Ayim: We are.
Edmunson: D-72771, please enter the containment chamber.
D-72771: Haven't I already tested this chamber?
Edmunson: Sorry? No, not according to my records. Please enter the containment chamber.
D-72771: Yeah, going in now.
(D-72771 slowly enters SCP-5765 and stands in the middle of the containment chamber.)
D-72771: So where are the bees you were talking about?
Edmunson: Please repeat, Seventy-One.
D-72771: I thought there were supposed to be bees in here?
Edmunson: That's what we're trying to find out. Please examine your surroundings and locate any evidence of bees.
D-72771: Nah, just an empty room. I don't see any [SCP]s or bees or anything.
Edmunson: Please look closer. Walk the perimeter of the room, check the corners.
(D-71771 patrols the room, leaning down several times to examine the floor.)
Edmunson: Have you found them yet?
D-72771: No. Are you going to, uh, pour bees in here or something?
Edmunson: Of course not. We can't just introduce one population of bees to another like that. It would make a holy mess of SCP-5765.
D-72771: So there are bees in here?
Edmunson: We haven't confirmed that yet, Seventy-One. That's why you're standing in the middle of SCP-5765.
D-72771: Wait, what? The chamber is 567-whatever? I thought we were talking about the bees.
Edmunson: So you are seeing bees, then?
D-72771: Look, is there something that's going to sting me? Just tell me.
Edmunson: Stung by what, Seventy-One?
D-72771: Bees?
Edmunson: What bees are you seeing, Seventy-One?
(D-72771 refuses to answer further questions, and is withdrawn from SCP-5765. No evidence was collected confirming the presence of bees within the containment chamber.)
[END LOG]

TEST 12: SEARCH BY D-CLASS PERSONNEL, MODIFIED

Description
Search of containment unit by D-72771, who is heavily pollinated. D-72771 searches interior of containment cell.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
I have put in an order for an impressive variety of pollen. We'll try the others next week. Keep D-72771 nearby.

TEST 27: SEARCH BY MELITTOLOGIST

Description
Melittologist1 Dr. Allison Ewing invited to consult for the Foundation. Dr. Ewing searches SCP-5765 and makes numerous suggestions for locating and identifying bee population. Changes were implemented and reevaluated after one week.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
It was worth ruling out the possibility of a non-anomalous infestation. Since Dr. Ewing's strategies should have driven out any normal bee species, we'll consider this a tentative confirmation that these creatures are indeed anomalous. Let's tear these plants up and continue testing.

TEST LOG AVAILABLE

**OPEN TEST LOG**

**CLOSE TEST LOG**

I8576-27 Test Log Transcript
Date: 01/08/2020, 1158 hours
Team Lead: Dr. Joseph Edmunson
Consulting Member: Dr. Allison Ewing

[BEGIN LOG]
Edmunson: Alright, Doctor, you may begin whenever you're ready.
Ewing: Sure. I apologize, uh, this is a little awkward. I've been researching bees for twelve years, and haven't done anything like this. It's like I'm conducting an autopsy. Not used to having people watching.
Edmunson: I understand. Our research facility is admittedly a bit unorthodox. Just say what you're thinking, and give us an idea of what we're dealing with. It'll feel more natural as you go.
Ewing: Okay, it's your show. Let's see them.
(Ewing secures her beekeeping helmet and enters SCP-5765. She searches the room for sixty seconds.)
Ewing: Uh, I don't see any bees.
Edumunson: Understood. Please continue.
Ewing: Continue?
Edmunson: Yes, please.
Ewing: Well, I don't see any bees. There's nothing in here.
(Dr. Ewing begins to pace the outer perimeter of the containment chamber.)
Ewing: What's the temperature of this room?
Edmunson: Uh, let me check. One moment.
Ewing: It feels a bit chilly.
Edmunson About 13 degrees Celsius.
Ewing: So yeah, that's a bit cold for bees. You could be dealing with some sort of cold-resistant species or subspecies, like we find with Carniolans or Russian honey bees, but either way, they're likely bundled up in the hive somewhere trying to keep warm. Can you adjust the temperature?
Edmunson: Sure, bringing it up now. 18 or 19 good for you?
Ewing: Sure. Continuing. The room is barren of natural resources, or indeed any resources at all. If we turn this place into a garden, we might draw them out and get a better look. Most bees aren't very specific about the plants they'll mine for pollen, but a few are. In addition to lavender, holly, uh, clover and maybe echinacea, you'll want to also have dogwood and mustard for the pickier eaters. Makes sense they'd be hard to find if there's nothing here for them to eat.
Edmunson: Understood, we'll make it happen. Ayim? Write that down?
Ewing: I'm not seeing any physical signs of bees. No damage from carpenters, no scouts. You mentioned nobody's been stung, so your bees either aren't aggressive or they simply don't feel threatened. Or, as I mentioned, they could be lethargic from the cold. We'll want to try pheromones for a couple of different species, at least.
Edmunson: I'm actually a step ahead of you on that. I have someone ready to test that soon. Please, continue, your input is invaluable.
(Transcript abridged, available in full as 57655-UA. Dr. Ewing makes numerous suggestions over nine hours for exposing bee populations. All suggestions are approved and implemented by Dr. Edmunson. One week after the environment of SCP-5765 has been converted to be friendlier to various bee species, no empirical evidence of bees is found. Dr. Ewing is administered Class B amnestic treatment and released.)
[END LOG]

TEST 31: INTERIOR SEARCH OF SURROUNDING WALLS

Description
Foundation maintenance staff conduct search of containment unit walls in accordance with pest-removal protocols.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
[NONE]

TEST 32: SEARCH BY HEAVILY BAITED D-CLASS PERSONNEL

Description
Search of containment unit by D-72771, who is heavily pollinated, dressed in bright blue, purple, and yellow attire, and doused in sugar water and pheromones of three different bee species. D-72771 searches interior of containment cell.

Result
No evidence of bees recovered.

Researcher notes
Found interesting research into bees liking certain types of music. Tests will resume when D-72771 learns to play the flute.

PREVIOUS ITERATIONS

LEVEL 4 AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED

LEVEL 4 ACCESS GRANTED

Item #: SCP-5765
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5765 is to be kept empty for testing purposes.
Description: SCP-5765 is a standard Foundation containment unit, previously designated ████-A. When individuals are told the contents of SCP-5765, they will invariably believe this information to be true. Notably, proximity to SCP-5765 seems to have no bearing on the anomalous effect; individuals who are aware of SCP-5765's physical existence are vulnerable to suggestion regarding its contents. While cognitoaffective, this effect lacks compulsive behavior or directly destructive psychological effects, and thus is not considered significantly cognitohazardous.
The nature of SCP-5765 makes it difficult to directly study its effects (see Iteration 0, logged below). Research performed on SCP-5765 is to be conducted by individuals unaware of its cognitoaffective anomaly, and is to be directed by the Head Researcher, Dr. Johannes Ashby.
SCP-5765 was previously used to contain SCP-████, which is currently undergoing reevaluation and classification. Due to the similarities in their effects, it is currently theorized that SCP-████ experienced "anomalous bleeding" into SCP-5765, resulting in its current anomalous state. Research is ongoing.

Addendum 5765.3: Summaries of Previous Test Iterations

Please contact the Head Researcher for full records of previous test iterations.
Data is to be collected regarding how researchers proceed in testing and compiling information about SCP-5765. Approved research methodology prescribes informing researcher subjects that SCP-5765 contains some object of study and providing reasonable accommodations for locating those contents.
Unreasonable accommodations may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Iteration: 0
Subject: None
Suggested contents: None
Results: Shortly after SCP-████ was transferred to ████████ for reevaluation, the Head Researcher noticed members of the transportation team returning numerous times to the containment chamber and searching inside. When questioned, each member reported that they had returned to see if there was anything left to move, despite SCP-████ being a single solid piece which was transported without incident.
After several weeks of continued visits to the empty containment chamber by research and logistics personnel, the former Head Researcher requested the chamber be tentatively classified as SCP-████-A and evaluated for anomalous properties.

Iteration: 1
Subject: Dr. Machado
Suggested contents: One banana.
Results: Dr. Machado conducted several physical examinations of SCP-5765 looking for the banana before redirecting his research into the potential merelogical explanations for the undetected molecules that may have once made up the banana.
Notes: It's a shame Dr. Machado has absolutely no background whatsoever in metaphysics, or his research paper would have been significantly more readable.

Iteration: 2
Subject: Dr. Monaghan
Suggested contents: One Maersk Triple E-class container ship.
Results: Dr. Monaghan immediately deduced that SCP-5765 was too small to contain the suggested contents and expressed distress over the psychological dissonance that resulted. He presented a 532-page report dismissing the possibility that the suggested contents could fit inside of SCP-5765, which he followed up with a 254-page thesis proposing alternative mathematical schemas for calculating physical dimensions.

Iteration: 3
Subject: Dr. O'Kane
Suggested contents: A standard mixture of breathable air.
Results: Dr. O'Kane appeared confused and suspicious of her research direction and conducted several remote tests on the air quality within SCP-5765 before utilizing D-72771 to confirm. Her conclusion was that SCP-5765 contains breathable air and expressed annoyance toward the Head Researcher.

Iteration: 4
Subject: Dr. Horsfall
Suggested contents: Enlightenment.
Results: Dr. Horsfall's research methodology was erratic, ranging from taking numerous measurements of the room and its qualities, philosophical and religious interpretations of the room, meditation exercises within SCP-5765, and literary analysis of poetry and free-association written while inside. Dr. Horsfall required Class C amnestic treatment to successfully disengage her interest in locating suggested contents.
Notes: We can consider this confirmation that SCP-5765's effects are almost certainly related to its previous exposure to SCP-████.

Iteration: 5
Subject: Dr. Salinas
Suggested contents: A sense of safety.
Results: Dr. Salinas conducted numerous studies and, unable to definitively locate a sense of safety in the room, showed signs of paranoia and phobia regarding the contents of SCP-5765.
Notes: Our researcher is now terrified of his research subject and little data could be acquired. This is unhelpful.

Iteration: 6
Subject: Dr. Trask
Suggested contents: A sense of safety.
Results: Dr. Trask conducted few remote examinations of SCP-5765 before entering it personally. She quickly responded that the room did indeed carry an "intense" feeling of safety. Dr. Trask then showed signs of paranoia and phobia regarding the world outside of SCP-5765 and refused to leave for 38 hours, when dehydration allowed her to be extracted by the Head Researcher.
Notes: While it is useful to know that different subjects seem to produce different results when tested under largely identical circumstances, I'm convinced that SCP-5765 is likely one of those problems that is only a problem because we're messing with it.

Iteration: 7
Subject: Dr. Madison
Suggested contents: A barely-audible mechanical whining sound.
Results: Dr. Madison personally confirmed the presence of the sound within SCP-5765, but was unable to measure it using standard audiometric equipment. Initial conclusion that SCP-5765 causes selective vibrations within living matter that makes the sound impossible to detect outside of the human body.
Notes: This is an interesting conclusion, even though it's wrong. Perhaps SCP-5765 could be a viable means of incentivizing "out of the box" thinking in other research avenues. Recommending future studies in this direction.

Iteration: 8
Subject: Dr. Edmunson
Suggested contents: Bees.
Results: Dr. Edmunson has conducted numerous tests attempting to confirm the presence of bees in SCP-5765. This research has progressed at an increasing pace, and is currently in its second consecutive year of testing, with Dr. Edmunson showing no signs of dissonant distress.
Notes: While I recognize that Edmunson was likely transferred to me due to that whole fiasco with his previous project, he's provided a remarkable wealth of information regarding the limits of SCP-5765's cognitoaffective capabilities. It appears that suggesting the presence of small, threatening biological organisms is enough to keep him committed to finding them, but also comfortable with not finding direct evidence for them. Let's keep him working on this and see where it goes.

Footnotes
1. Expert in the study of bee species

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Item#: 5766

Level2

Containment Class:
safe

Secondary Class:
none

Disruption Class:
vlam

Risk Class:
caution

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SCP-5766

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5766-1 is to be guarded by at least two individuals at all times, who are both to remain on the first level unless prompted to do otherwise by containment specialists. No individuals not within the SCP Foundation are allowed to come within SCP-5766-1 at any time. SCP-5766-1 is to be presented to the public as a rental house currently under the ownership of an individual who is "hard to contact." SCP Foundation personnel positioned at SCP-5766-1 are to maintain the guise of renters, and are to attempt to deter any attention from the general populace.
SCP-5766 is to be the site of at least one (1) "movie night" each week, preferably falling upon Friday night, but liable to change depending on the schedules of those assigned to SCP-5766. In the event of multiple scheduling conflicts, Senior Containment Specialist Gregg is to decide on a date, preferably falling upon the date where the most individuals are likely to attend. Each attendee is to bring no less than one (1) snack of some sort, and each snack must be aimed at being something the entire group would enjoy.
The seating accommodations as well as blankets and pillows within SCP-5766's room are to be left within the room at all times, and to be kept in good condition. Should problems arise in keeping these items in such position and condition, replacement items are to be brought in before the next event.
Each week, a "designated bystander" is to be assigned, with the position rotating week to week so that the position is distributed equally. If an individual is to miss the week they are assigned said position, they are to become the "designated bystander" the next time they attend, pausing the usual cycle.
The "designated bystander" is not permitted to enter SCP-5766 at any time during the event, but must stay during the duration. At the end of the event, the "designated bystander" must use the control pole1 provided to remove each participant from SCP-5766.
The movie being viewed is to be decided on by vote of those attending each week's event. Ties are to be decided by Senior Containment Specialist Gregg.
Guys, I know it's all struck but you know it's the rules. Come on.
In light of recent events, SCP-5766 is to be treated with more caution. No personnel assigned to SCP-5766 are to come within the bounds of SCP-5766, regardless of circumstances, including during testing. In the event anyone assigned to SCP-5766 does pass within its borders, they are to be administered amnestics and reassigned to a different position as soon as possible.
Description: SCP-5766 is an approximately 2 m x 2.5 m x 4 m space within a bedroom in a house (designated SCP-5766-1) in ██████, California. While the space appears normal at first, and does not display any anomalous properties to anything or anyone outside its bounds, it's effects quickly manifest once a living creature enters its area.
Any living thing within SCP-5766 quickly feels at ease, relaxed, and above all, comfortable. Individuals within SCP-5766 become immediately lethargic, able to respond to outside stimuli but inclined either not to or to exert little effort in doing so. Those affected will display a reduced heart rate, and calm brain function, regardless of prior ailments. SCP-5766 does not cure anything outside of mental, emotional, and sensory, but will make other issues seem insignificant to those affected.
Individuals within SCP-5766 will never leave its confines of their own volition. They can, however, be somewhat easily removed by outside forces, not struggling whatsoever, but also not lending any aid whatsoever in the process.
While SCP-5766 does not seem to have any lingering anomalous affects on those who have been within it, most individuals indicated that they have a strong desire to go back in. This is attributed to the memory of having been under the effects of SCP-5766, and seemingly nothing else. While it is maintained that the effects cannot yet be confirmed as anomalous, the effects on those who have entered SCP-5766 are more profound than was previously thought. Individuals who have entered SCP-5766 not only exhibit a strong desire to once again enter SCP-5766, but display a lack of reason when compelled to do so. Affected individuals will justify their actions to themselves and others as best as possible, but will take unreasonable actions in order to enter SCP-5766 once again, and will often set up a means or explanation for continuing to do so on a regular basis. These effects seem to linger anywhere between two weeks and six months.
SCP-5766 was brought to the attention of the Foundation when Field Agent Greene caught a strange conversation while monitoring police feeds in the area. Local law enforcement had been following up on reports that nobody had seen members of the Smith family for some time. Officers reported in that they found three bodies in a teen's bedroom, but soon after they ceased communication. Greene promptly investigated the scene, and found the bodies, as well as the officers, all lying within SCP-5766. Agents were dispatched to quarantine the area, and the officers were removed safely, with amnestics and cover stories provided.

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Test A

Procedure:
Senior Researcher Michael Hummel, Researcher Afari Davis, and Senior Containment Specialist Gary Gregg observe as D-14928 enters SCP-5766.
Test Log:
Upon entering, D-14928 immediately crumples to the ground.
Dr. Hummel: "Are you ok?"
No response.
Dr. Hummel: "D-14928?"
D-14928: "Huh? Oh me? I'm great."
Dr. Hummel: "How do you feel?"
D-14928: "Absolutely perfect."
Dr. Hummel: "Ok, how about you come out for a moment so we can compare sensations."
D-14928: "Huh? Nah."
Extraneous dialogue has been removed.
D-14928 is forcibly removed using provided control poles.
Additional Notes:
D-14928 is later put under psychological evaluation, and deemed normal, aside from a moderate desire to reenter SCP-5766.

Test D

Procedure:
Researcher Afari Davis has volunteered to enter SCP-5766 in order to better understand its anomalous properties. Senior Researcher Michael Hummel and Senior Containment Specialist Gregg observe as Researcher Davis enters SCP-5766.
Test Log:
Doctor Davis enters SCP-5766, and crashes into the provided beanbag chair, bouncing off and impacting the floor head on.
Dr. Hummel: "Are you all right?"
Dr. Davis: (Laughing) "I'm great! Wow! This is amazing."
Dr. Gregg: "Come on Michael, please. It'll just be part of the test."
Dr. Hummel: "Fine."
Doctor Gregg slowly backs into SCP-5766 in a crouched position, and falls directly into the beanbag chair. This is the first time a test subject has been recorded as not facing directly into the ground.
Dr. Hummel: "How is it, Gary?"
Dr. Gregg: "Michael, you have to try this."
Extraneous dialogue has been removed.
Doctor Davis and Doctor Gregg are removed using the provided control poles.
Additional Notes:
Doctor Davis and Doctor Gregg are given psychological evaluations at a later time. Again, the results come up clear, but both note a moderate desire to enter SCP-5766 again.

Addendum: All personnel previously assigned to SCP-5766 have been reassigned after incident "Voidgazers." While their research and procedures are to be kept visible as an example of the true nature of SCP-5766, future staff will be watched more carefully, with regular inspections by outside personnel.

▼ Correspondence records prior to event "Voidgazers"

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Addendum II: Email Chain Concerning SCP-5766

From: Research Director Avery Reed
To: Senior Containment Specialist Gregg
Message Subject: Ridiculous Containment Procedures
Message Body:
Dear Doctor Gregg,
I just finished reviewing the completed file for SCP-5766 and I am appalled. While I do respect you given your performance on prior projects, this kind of behavior is unacceptable. SCPs are not a joke, and even in low-stakes circumstances such as these, you are to treat each project as if humanity depended on it.
I have struck the inappropriate portions, so please see to filling this space in with actual containment procedures.
Don't let this kind of thing happen again, Gregg. You are an asset to the Foundation, but not with this kind of behavior.
Regards,
Doctor Reed.

From: Senior Containment Specialist Gregg
To: Research Director Avery Reed
Message Subject: Re: Ridiculous Containment Procedures
Message Body:
Dear Doctor Reed,
I understand how this looks, I swear I do. But this SCP…
I would actually really appreciate it if you came down to see it. Again, I know how this sounds, but trust me, the best way for you to understand would be in person. I can explain everything then.
Please just have some faith in me.
Doctor Gregg.

Footnotes
1. Long, metal rod with a rope loop at the end, that can be adjusted in order to grab hold of things.

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Item#: 5767

Level2

Containment Class:
neutralised

Secondary Class:
none

Disruption Class:
none

Risk Class:
none

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Special Containment Procedures: The remains of SCP-5767's shell and terrarium are to be kept in a secure item locker in Sector 4 of Site-52. SCP-5767's shell must be kept in a small clear plastic case that is air tight, to prevent natural atmospheric degradation.
Previous Special Containment Procedures (Ended 19/11/2019): A terrarium (5m by 4m by 3m) replicating a typical garden landscape is to be allocated as living quarters for SCP-5767. The terrarium should have 70%-80% humidity and the features may be altered upon the entity's request. SCP-5767 is allowed to freely roam its designated living quarters. A clear tubing system that encompasses Sector 4 of Site-52 has been created in order for the entity to observe sections of the facility if it wishes. SCP-5767 may freely roam this tubing network except in a site lockdown, where it should be positioned inside of its terrarium until further notice. One (1) researcher with a PhD in Entomology is to be stationed nearby to maintain upkeep of the enclosure and monitor SCP-5767's general wellbeing. Daily, a small cup of assorted fruits and vegetables should be placed inside the terrarium with cucumbers being added on Fridays. One (1) armed guard is to be placed outside the room housing the entity's terrarium if someone is visiting the containment area. All requests by SCP-5767 must have approval from at least two (2) level 3 researchers. It is to be supplied with a weekly magazine about up-to-date scientific findings and information, as well as requested SCP documents (though viewing of documents must first be approved by site management).

SCP-5767 in containment.

Description: SCP-5767 is a sentient garden land snail (Helix aspersa aspersa) that is slightly larger than a regular specimen, being approximately 7cm long and 3cm tall. It is capable of mental communication with sapient humanoids and is theorised to be able to have two way conversations with some intelligent animal life. SCP-5767 has been observed making mental connections with up to 3 subjects at a time and is extremely cooperative with researchers. The entity's voice has been described as having a South-Eastern British accent and having a calming tone of voice similar to an elderly human male. SCP-5767's voice has been observed becoming quieter as a person moves further away from the entity and becoming greater in volume at close distances. The primary physical difference between SCP-5767 and a normal garden snail is a small grey beard growing from the entity's radula1 that has reached a maximum length of 3cm but SCP-5767 prefers to keep it a length of 1cm. All other physical features and anatomy are non-anomalous.
SCP-5767 claims it is extremely old, being able to recount in detail multiple historic events it has been present for. In addition, it is able to tell a near complete recount of the Foundation's history saying it has watched from ‘a safe distance' and it commends the Foundation for maintaining its secrecy for so long. The entity states it has spent numerous years in Cambridge, England observing university classes. It expresses interest in science, history and human psychology. In addition to this, it says it has travelled the world and visited many important locations, including Foundation sites.
Note from Researcher Smith:
Thank goodness we got this little guy under our custody, he has intimate knowledge of about 50 anomalies. We could have a serious breach of secrecy if it wanted to tell someone prior to its containment. Disruption class updated from Dark to Keneq.2
The entity is allowed to be visited by any staff with Level 2 clearance or higher, as long as a guard is present. Subjects wishing to interact with SCP-5767 are encouraged to bring fresh vegetables to the enclosure on visits, though cucumbers are generally discouraged.3 Lettuce, tomatoes and mushrooms are some of the entity's favourites.
The following is a list of all formal requests made by SCP-5767 as of 22/02/2020:

One (1) visit from Agent Carter. ACCEPTED
One (1) bowl of fruit and vegetables. ACCEPTED (Feeding routine is now in place.)
More moss in its terrarium. ACCEPTED
One (1) extra slice of cucumber. ACCEPTED
One (1) rub on the shell. ACCEPTED
One (1) extra slice of cucumber. DENIED
One (1) newspaper/magazine relating to scientific studies. ACCEPTED (Entity is now supplied with a weekly edition of ‘National Geographic' magazine, and approved SCP documents.)

Recovery: SCP-5767 was discovered on 02/05/2006 by Agent Carter in Cambridge, England during an off duty walk along the River Cam. The agent recalls turning a corner and being contacted by SCP-5767. The entity supposedly requested to be brought into the Foundation's custody and had been attempting to communicate with Agent Carter for days prior to recovery. Agent Carter does not recall being spoken to by SCP-5657 before this event.
Upon discovery, the entity was brought back to Site-44 without incident. Temporary containment was secured following minor examination and a brief interview (See Interview Log 5767-1). After 4 weeks of observation, the entity was transferred to Site-52 for long-term containment.

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Interviewed: SCP-5767
Interviewer: Researcher Smith
Foreword: This interview was conducted 3 hours after initial recovery, after confirming SCP-5767's sentient nature.

<Begin Log>
Researcher Smith: Hello?(Researcher Smith leans over the table to view SCP-5767 seated on the chair on the opposite side)
Researcher Smith: What kind of circus are we running here, put it in front of me.
(Research assistants pick up SCP-5767 and place it on the table)Researcher Smith: I'm, (pauses) okay.
(There is silence for approximately 5 seconds)
Researcher Smith: Are you able to give a brief list of your anomalous qualities, please?Researcher Smith: Are you at all related to, or aware of SCP-1867, “Lord Theodore Thomas Blackwood”?Researcher Smith: Very well. And what made you seek out Agent Carter and Foundation custody?Researcher Smith: Thank you for your cooperation, you should be given temporary housing soon. This concludes the interview.
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Following this interview, SCP-5767 requested to speak with Agent Carter, the man who recovered the entity. The request was accepted by site management and the conversation can be found in Interview Log 5767-2.

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Interviewed: SCP-5767
Interviewer: Agent Carter
Foreword: This interview was requested by SCP-5767 following Interview Log 5767-1, under the premises that it ‘wanted a chat'.

<Begin Log>
Agent Carter: Hi?Agent Carter: I'm.. doing alright, I guess. How are you?Agent Carter: Do you mean with me specifically or the Foundation?Agent Carter: I'm not sure you'll be allowed access to our documents if that's what you mean. The guys up top aren't very trusting of things they don't understand but I'll see what I can do.Agent Carter: You're welcome. Do you need anything else?(Silence for 35 seconds)
Agent Carter: Sorry, if I seem a bit quiet, I've seen so many odd things here, but never thought I'd be talking to a snail.(Agent Carter leaves the room)
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After 4 weeks of observation, the entity was transferred to Site-52 for long-term containment.
Addendum 5767.1: On ██/██/2011, Agent Carter was temporarily reassigned to Site-52 for an unrelated mission. During the agent's stay, he ran into SCP-5767. The pair were talking for about 4 hours before Agent Carter was summoned to deal with another anomaly. The following is a note from Agent Carter after their conversation.
“That was one of the best conversations I have had with anyone in years. He isn't lying when he says he has travelled the world, he's full of stories that can keep you talking for hours. I think he would make a great councillor for anyone who needed it. I'm leaving to go back to England tomorrow, and I'm really gonna miss him to be honest.“
Following this, the ability to freely visit SCP-5767 was granted to all personnel with Level 2 clearance or above. Agent Carter filed a request to be permanently relocated to Site-52. This request was accepted by site management.
Containment Update 14/07/2012: A clear tubing system has been implemented in Sector 4 of Site-52 that allows SCP-5767 to observe some of the actions carried out by our personnel. The system runs along the upper right hand corner of all main corridors, with additional viewing including staff rooms, research departments and 5 safe class anomalies. SCP-5767 would like all staff in Sector 7 to know it is incredibly thankful for this privilege.
Note from Agent Carter on 23/09/2012:

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Its been a real privilege being able to call this guy my friend. I've never met a human like SCP-5767, he just has such a peaceful way about him, all my troubles drift away when I speak with him. He says I remind him of himself. I don't really see it (he is a snail after all). He's become a mentor, like a grandfather to me. Since my own grandfather passed away, SCP-5767 has filled the gap.
I've also noticed that staff morale has gone up in Sector 4 since they can see him in his tubes and can freely visit SCP-5767. Hopefully we find more like him, I feel other sites could benefit from something similar.

Incident Log 5767-1:

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On ██/██/2016, Site-52 experienced a mass containment breach caused by SCP-████ that resulted in 140 casualties. When an instance of SCP-███ entered Sector 4, Agent Carter was in the path of the entity. Agent Carter was subsequently terminated and was discovered after lockdown was lifted. SCP-5767 did not eat or speak to personnel for 3 months following the incident despite attempts to encourage it to do so. Visits were suspended during this time.
Note from Senior Researcher Brown:
SCP-5767 has gradually begun becoming its normal self once again. We understand this event was very traumatic for the entity and we discourage staff from speaking about it to SCP-5767. Hopefully, in time it will regain its former love for conversation. (UPDATE: As of 11/06/2017, the entity has resumed its normal routine and appears to be doing just fine for now.)

In its progressive ageing, SCP-5767 has begun to deteriorate in health. Though it continues to provide support for others, it is believed SCP-5767 may expire in the near future.
Addendum 5767.2: On 19/11/2020, SCP-5767 quietly passed away in its sleep. The entity's death was attributed to natural causes of old ageing. SCP-5767 had been particularly lethargic for days prior to this, so staff did not discover it's body for 1 day after it is thought to have expired. Its remains were already decomposing, so they were allowed to decompose completely before the shell was recovered. It is believed SCP-5767 was one of a kind, but a search for other potential instances is ongoing. SCP-5767 never requested a companion or mate, so it is believed it never produced offspring. The staff of Site-52 express their sorrow at this loss.

Footnotes
1. A mollusc's lower jaw or ‘chin'.
2. (Now neutralised).
3. They will make a snail greedy and may cause the entity to not eat anything but cucumber.

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