SCP-9756 Item #: SCP-9756—The Memento Camera
Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-9756-A is to be stored within a standard anomalous object containment locker at Site-19. Testing with SCP-9756-A requires approval from at least two Level 3 researchers. Under no circumstances are unauthorized personnel permitted to operate SCP-9756-A.
Any SCP-9756-B instances generated during testing are to be cataloged and monitored. Destruction of SCP-9756-B instances is prohibited without approval from the acting Site Director due to the associated manifestation of SCP-9756-C. If SCP-9756-C manifests, affected personnel are to remain under Foundation observation until the conclusion of the active event cycle. Description:
SCP-9756 consists of three related anomalies designated SCP-9756-A, SCP-9756-B, and SCP-9756-C. SCP-9756-A:
 SCP-9756-A is a vintage instant camera of unknown manufacture. Examination has revealed no serial numbers, manufacturer markings, or identifiable components. The device remains fully operational despite containing no detectable power source.
Any photograph produced by SCP-9756-A develops into an instance of SCP-9756-B. SCP-9756-B: 
SCP-9756-B refers to anomalous photographs generated by SCP-9756-A.
Each photograph depicts the future condition of the photographed individual. The event shown is scheduled to occur exactly thirty (30) days after the photograph is first viewed.
Unlike conventional precognitive anomalies, SCP-9756-B images may be destroyed. However, destruction results in the manifestation of a new SCP-9756-B instance within twenty-four (24) hours.
Each newly manifested photograph depicts a progressively worse condition of the subject. The progression is as follows:
 Stage 1
 Minor physical injury.
Typical depictions include cuts, bruises, burns, or fractures. Stage 2
 Severe injury.
Typical depictions include compound fractures, extensive burns, or significant blood loss. Stage 3
 Critical trauma.
Subjects are shown suffering multiple severe injuries. Stage 4
 Complete paralysis.
Subjects are conscious but unable to move. Stage 5
 Subject kneeling before SCP-9756-C.
SCP-9756-C is visible within the image.
Subject appears distressed. Stage 6
 Image restricted by order of RAISA.
All recovered photographs display extensive visual corruption and Foundation censorship protocols automatically obscure the final outcome. Recovered images display the following message:
 OUTCOME VERIFIED 
SUBJECT STATUS: [REDACTED]
Each subsequent SCP-9756-B instance becomes increasingly distorted. By Stage 6, the majority of the photograph is obscured by visual artifacts, black regions, and unknown symbols. SCP-9756-C:
 SCP-9756-C is a humanoid entity approximately 2.4 meters in height.
The entity appears clad in black metallic armor resembling medieval plate armor. Facial features are entirely absent. SCP-9756-C carries a large sword engraved with unidentified symbols. The symbols appear to change between observations and have resisted all translation attempts.The only symbols that were identified were “Memento Mori” (Remember you must die) these words are the only words that are recognisable and always on the sword, but the rest of the writing is thought to be the sins of the prey. Foundation personnel have designated SCP-9756-C as "The Guard of the Prediction."
SCP-9756-C manifests following the destruction of a Stage 3 SCP-9756-B instance.
Initially, SCP-9756-C only appears at extreme distances from the designated subject. Further destruction of SCP-9756-B instances causes SCP-9756-C to appear progressively closer. Documented observations include: Standing at the end of a street.
 Observing from rooftops.
 Standing outside residential windows.
 Appearing inside occupied buildings.
 Manifesting directly behind the subject. SCP-9756-C demonstrates no hostile behavior prior to the conclusion of the thirty-day period. 
If all active SCP-9756-B instances are successfully destroyed before the thirty-day deadline, SCP-9756-C immediately disappears. If any SCP-9756-B instance remains when the deadline expires, SCP-9756-C will locate the designated subject.
 All attempts to obstruct, damage, delay, contain, or neutralise SCP-9756-C have failed.
The subsequent actions of SCP-9756-C are classified. 
[DATA EXPUNGED]
Addendum 9756-01
Incident Log
Subject: D-9756-14 Day 1
 Stage 1 photograph recovered.
Image depicts minor lacerations to subject's right arm.
Photograph destroyed during testing. Day 3
 Stage 2 photograph manifested.
Image depicts severe fractures.
Photograph destroyed. Day 7
 Stage 3 photograph manifested.
Image depicts extensive trauma.
Photograph destroyed.
Security cameras record first appearance of SCP-9756-C approximately 300 meters from subject's residence. Day 15
 Stage 4 photograph manifested.
Subject shown lying motionless in a hospital bed.
Photograph destroyed.
SCP-9756-C observed standing outside containment block entrance. Day 24
 Stage 5 photograph manifested.
Subject shown kneeling before SCP-9756-C.
Photograph destroyed.
Entity observed inside Site-19. Day 30
 Final SCP-9756-B instance located beneath subject's assigned bed.
Photograph was not destroyed prior to expiration of countdown. 23:59:47 — SCP-9756-C observed entering subject's containment chamber.
23:59:58 — Audio recording captured. D-9756-14: "What does it want?" 00:00:00 [DATA EXPUNGED]
Recovery teams entered the chamber at 00:04.
One heavily distorted SCP-9756-B instance was recovered. The photograph displayed only a black background and the following text:
OUTCOME VERIFIED SUBJECT STATUS: [REDACTED] Further investigation ongoing.