[[>]] [[module Rate]] [[/>]] **Item #:** SCP-8505 **Object Class:** Ticonderoga **Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-8505 is a phenomenon and, as such, cannot be contained, restrained, or controlled by any means currently available to the Foundation. The anomaly that initiated the universe’s formation exists beyond conventional concepts of space, time, and physical matter, and its existence is self-sustaining and inevitable, meaning that it cannot be interrupted or reversed. Attempts to research or gather data on SCP-8505 has been futile. Any further research is deemed unnecessary with the SCP Foundations current understanding and knowledge of the universe and time itself. **Description:** SCP-8505 represents the driven force or phenomenon responsible for the creation of the observable universe. It is not an anomaly in the traditional sense but a process, an effect that predates and underlies the laws of reality. The universe, as we understand it, is the direct result of SCP-8505: the initial spark that caused existence itself to begin.The phenomenon transcends traditional concepts of "time," "space," or "cause and effect." SCP-8505 exists both as the first cause and as the unavoidable consequence of the universe’s existence. Attempts to define it in human terms lead to paradoxes, as any definition presupposes the existence of the universe itself—something that SCP-8505 is ultimately responsible for creating. In practical terms, SCP-8505's influence is observed in the very nature of existence: the laws of physics, the constants of nature, the dimensions of space and time—all of these are byproducts of SCP-8505's process. It is the cosmic "start" that drives the ongoing existence of the universe, maintaining the cycle of creation and entropy, of birth and death. Moreover, the phenomenon appears to be unending. It is theorized that even if the universe were to reach its (end), SCP-8505 would continue to influence the cycle, perhaps triggering a new universe. The phenomenon does not cease; it is an eternal, unstoppable force within the fabric of reality. **Addendum:** //Paradox// The true nature of SCP-8505 lies in its recursive origin. As a phenomenon that caused the universe to exist, it raises the question: what caused SCP-8505 itself to exist? This question is fundamentally unanswerable, as any answer would require a before the beginning of the universe—something that contradicts the very premise of existence. SCP-8505, by its very nature, cannot be explained, as any explanation would fall into an infinite chain of causality. [[footnoteblock]] [[div class="footer-wikiwalk-nav"]] [[=]] << [[[SCP-8504]]] | SCP-8505 | [[[SCP-8506]]] >> [[/=]] [[/div]] [[include :scp-wiki:component:license-box]] > **Filename:** > **The Beginnings Beginnings:** > **Marcus:** > **The Beginning:** > **https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8505:** [[include :scp-wiki:component:license-box-end]]

[[>]] [[module Rate]] [[/>]] **Item #:** SCP-8116 **Object Class:** Euclid **Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-8116 is currently uncontained due to its nature and quantity. SCP-8116 is currently located around coordinates 52° 45' 09.6"S 27° 30' 18.0"E in the Indian Ocean. Three helicopters are deployed monthly to collect biological samples and monitor SCP-8116’s activity, with all findings reported to Site-19. Helicopters should be equipped with Electromagnetic Shielding and Anti-Jam GPS Receivers to counter SCP-8116’s jamming capabilities. Satellite imagery is used to monitor SCP-8116's movement, population size, and behavior. Any significant changes in the flock’s activity must be reported immediately. Due to potential aviation hazards, all flight paths intersecting SCP-8116’s region are to be rerouted through appropriate aviation authorities. Witnesses of SCP-8116 are to be administered Class-B Anesthetics Any individuals or vessels approaching within 10 kilometers of SCP-8116 are to be warned away under the cover story of a military testing zone. In case of direct interaction, on-site personnel must document the encounter and immediately withdrawal. **Description:** SCP-8516 is a massive flock of crows (Corvus spp.), estimated to contain approximately 350,000 individuals. Unlike normal avian behavior, SCP-8516 does not disperse, migrate, or exhibit signs of exhaustion, continuously remaining airborne over the Indian Ocean. The flock appears to maintain a constant, shifting formation, occasionally changing altitude or density but never disbanding. Attempts to track individual crows within SCP-8116 have failed, as captured specimens exhibit unusual biological properties, including: Dieing of natural causes in 1-3 days Immediate and aggressive attempts to return to the main flock. Accelerated decomposition if prevented from rejoining. Despite its sheer size, SCP-8116 has been observed feeding, resting, or engaging in reproductive behavior. Radar scans indicate the presence of additional mass within the flock, though visual confirmation has proven inconclusive due to SCP-8116 jamming capabilities. **Addendum:** SCP-8516 was first documented in ████, when commercial aircraft began reporting an abnormally large avian presence over the Indian Ocean. Initial contact was made by Foundation assets embedded in the aviation industry, leading to aerial surveillance and subsequent classification. Eyewitness accounts from nearby vessels describe a deafening, synchronized cawing and reports of sudden navigational equipment failure when within close proximity to SCP-8516. The cause of these malfunctions remains under investigation. Further research into the flock’s origins, lifespan, and potential anomalous influences is ongoing. Date: ██/██/████ Summary: On ██/██/████, an unmanned drone was sent to capture high-resolution imaging within SCP-8516. The drone maintained visual contact for 14 minutes before all communications ceased. Final recorded footage shows a rapid, unnatural rearrangement of the flock’s structure, with several crows forming what appears to be a silhouette within the mass. Before the transmission cut off, a series of unknown symbols were observed flashing within the cloud of birds, which remain undeciphered. Drone debris was never recovered. [[footnoteblock]] [[div class="footer-wikiwalk-nav"]] [[=]] << [[[SCP-8115]]] | SCP-8116 | [[[SCP-8117]]] >> [[/=]] [[/div]] [[include :scp-wiki:component:license-box]] > **MassCrows:** > **Flocks:** (if different from filename) > **M4rcus:** > **License:** > **Source Link:** [[include :scp-wiki:component:license-box-end]]