Noting for records-keeping that it was brought to attention that unknown7 (account age and site membership 37 days) recently coldposted the following page: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-7456/comments/show which contains some indicators of AI-generation:
**Item #:** SCP-7456
**Object Class:** Keter
**Special Containment Procedures:** SCP-7456 is to be kept under indirect observation via constant audio surveillance from Site-██ and discreet observational posts. All forms of physical contact with SCP-7456 are strictly prohibited, and personnel involved in the object's containment are required to undergo intense psychological screenings every week. SCP-7456 is currently located in Atlantic City, where containment teams are tasked with minimizing its impact using indirect methods such as surveillance of influential figures in the local Italian-American population.
No personnel of Italian descent are permitted within 10 km of SCP-7456's area of influence without written permission from O5 Command, particularly males between ages 16-25. All known instances of young Italian males manifesting mind control or anomalous behavior pattern concerning SCP-7456 are to be apprehended and brought in for interrogation and treatment per Protocol Psi-12.
The political influence wielded by SCP-7456 has resulted in successive failures of attempts to have it removed from the position of treasurer of Atlantic City. Those Foundation operatives who have gained infiltrative positions within the local government operate to subtly counteract SCP-7456's influence, while minimizing civilian awareness of the anomalous nature of its actions.
**Description:** SCP-7456 is an immortal humanoid entity, referred to as "El Capomandamento," which has possessed a male human-like body and features that reflect those of an Italian male. Since 1911, it has been in absolute charge of organized crime syndicates operating in Atlantic City. While its physical body and behaviors are those typical of a middle-aged human male, SCP-7456 exhibits full biological immortality, in that it does not age or deteriorate. Its origins are unknown, but historical records indicate it has held its position of power for more than a century, using its anomalous abilities to manipulate and dominate the criminal underworld in the area.
SCP-7456 possesses a single primary anomalous property: it can carry out comprehensive mind control against Italian males between the ages of 16 and 25 years. In this condition, victims show absolute loyalty to SCP-7456 and readily engage in a wide range of criminal behaviors, including but not limited to extortion, racketeering, and contract killing. SCP-7456's mode of mind control seems to bypass conventional forms of resistance to mental attacks; victims remain utterly unaware that they are being manipulated, interpreting their fealty as a personal family-related matter.
Various murders and disappearances in the vicinity of Atlantic City have, in fact been linked to SCP-7456. The influence of SCP-7456 is estimated to account for over 80% of organized criminal activities in the region, via mind-controlled subjects as intermediaries, often to avoid involvement in crime directly. While SCP-7456 does not seem to engage in violent crimes itself, its establishment of local crime networks has allowed it to maintain an iron grip over criminal activity within the city, from narcotics distribution and illegal gambling to money laundering.
SCP-7456 cannot currently be neutralized, given its apparent invulnerability to conventional weapons and extensive organization of devoted followers. Historical reports of SCP-7456 describe the entity emerging unscathed from multiple attempts on its life and even several high-profile takedowns targeting criminal organizations, promptly resuming activities.
**Addendum 7456-01:** SCP-7456 is not just a crime figure with anomalous properties, but the actual subject to hold the titular post of "Treasurer of Atlantic City", as early as 1911. Public and private records alike reflect SCP-7456 to have served such a capacity, uninterrupted and without visible ageing, for over a hundred years. It has often been found that city officials, in conjunction with any other powerful figures, either seem to be in complete ignorance or are actively complicit in the continued existence of SCP-7456. Even attempts at exposing SCP-7456 through legal venues or public campaigns have proven to be unsuccessful, as SCP-7456 holds immense amounts of control over those surrounding it.
SCP-7456 regularly visits city events, during which it will make short public appearances. Despite efforts to pursue and detain it, SCP-7456's official standing grants it access to numerous influential spheres, rendering containment challenging. It is speculated by those studying that, along with funding criminal endeavors, SCP-7456 exploits its role to launder millions of dollars through legitimate channels, thereby solidifying its grip on the city's political landscape.
Embedded operatives within local government have described SCP-7456 as being pleasant, professional in public, with some describing it as charismatic or even fatherly towards young men falling under its influence. It has been seen at and occasionally leading high-ranking meetings between itself and other prominent local and national officials, many of whom seem to have been influenced or controlled through the use of its anomalous abilities.
**Addendum 7456-02:** All public records of SCP-7456, but in particular those of its time as Treasurer of Atlantic City, cannot be destroyed or otherwise altered by any known means. This has included everything from financial ledgers and personnel records to meeting minutes; all seem resistant to both physical and digital alteration. It has been impossible to remove, censor, or otherwise manipulate the records concerning SCP-7456: the information appears to always experience unexplained system crashes or revert within a few minutes of modification. The Foundation's most skilled cyber operations have been unsuccessful in taking their designed action on this information.
Research on the nature of these records leads to believe that they are affected by a secondary anomalous property of SCP-7456, which enforces its identity and actions be kept from public knowledge. Indeed, while the information cannot be changed within the record, SCP-7456's identity within the record is recorded under dozens of aliases. However, upon being analyzed, it becomes irrevocably tied to SCP-7456 itself. It has not been determined if this effect exists beyond the confines of Atlantic City public records or if it is global.
Addendum 7456-03: As of ██/██/19██, access to speak directly with SCP-7456 has been restricted within the Foundation to one individual. This being Dr. █████ ██████, who had provided prior documentation of familial relations to infamous criminal Al Capone. SCP-7456 became atypically amicable and cooperative in her behavior, conversing with him for around 30 minutes. It is theorized that SCP-7456 recognized Dr. ██████ ancestry from a known individual within organized crime, and appealed to him as such, going against its usual behaviors of hostility towards other staff within the Foundation.
The content of SCP-7456's discussion with Dr. ██████ remains at Level 5 classification, but accounts indicate that SCP-7456 provided several bits of useful intelligence regarding its actions in Atlantic City. No further direct communication with SCP-7456 has been sanctioned based on this event, as suspicion of potential manipulation or compromise of Foundation staff has increased considerably.
Incident 7456-A: On ██/██/19██, a Foundation agent embedded within Atlantic City's organized crime syndicate relayed unusual activity from a group of 17-year-old Italian-American males that had previously shown no connection to SCP-7456. All five individuals, hereby referred to as SCP-7456-1 through SCP-7456-5, disappeared shortly after being called to a meeting with SCP-7456 of undisclosed location. The whereabouts of the subjects remain undetermined and all further attempts at tracking them have proven unsuccessful. Suspected victims under SCP-7456's control have been subjected to psychological deprogramming protocols, though the results have proven largely inconclusive.
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**Audio Log Transcript - Interview with SCP-7456**
**Date:** ██/██/19██
**Location:** Secure Interview Chamber, Site-██
**Interviewer:** Dr. █████ ██████
**Subject:** SCP-7456, "El Capomandamento"
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> **[Begin Audio Log]**
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> *Echoes of footsteps can be heard in the room. A low creak of a chair as Dr. ██████ takes his seat can be heard. SCP-7456 is already seated. A slight rustling noise as SCP-7456 readjusts can be heard. The gentle humming of machinery in the distance can be heard.*
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> **Dr. ██████:** *[Clears throat]* Boss, I've been cleared to conduct this interview for special circumstances. You understand why I'm here?
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> SCP-7456: [Gently chuckling] Ah, I see, doc. I know why you're here. You don't gotta act like that's not it. Family ties, huh? Me and you, we got a little somethin' in common. Blood's thicker than water, right? The Foundation? They don't get me, but you? You got your granddad's look in your eyes. Al's boy. I respect that.
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> *There is a brief moment of pause as Dr. ██████ seems to regain composure.
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> **Dr. ██████:** That we don't need to get into, Boss. I'm not here over family matters. You know why I'm here.
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> **SCP-7456:** *[Continues chuckling]* Family's everythin', doc. You know that. No disrespect, but Al knew how to play the game. Kept things smooth for years. You got the same instincts, I bet. Feels natural, don't it? Eh… *[Pauses]* Alright, alright, go ahead. Ask your questions.
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> **Dr.: Let's cut to the chase, Boss: your influence over the juveniles in Atlantic City-how do you accomplish this?
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> **SCP-7456:** *[Long pause. A faint creak is heard as SCP-7456 shifts in his seat.]* You ever hear of "la famiglia"? It ain't about some mind control or weird tricks. Nah, it's about loyalty. It's about trust. You catch 'em when they're young, make 'em feel part of somethin' real. These kids? They're starvin' for a little respect. They wanna feel important. All I do is give 'em a little nudge, remind 'em who they're workin' for. Simple as that.
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> **Dr. ██████:** *[Skeptical]* So you're sayin' it's all in their heads? No anomalous properties involved?
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> SCP-7456: Heh. You Foundation types love that "big brain" talk, don'tcha? But let me tell ya, doc, it's just like magic. Even magic's just science you ain't figured out yet. I've been around long enough to know how people work. You call it 'anomalous,' I call it 'knowin' how to get things done.'
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> **Dr. ██████:** *[Scribbling sounds faintly heard.]* And your immortality-how've you managed to hold on to power for over a century?
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> SCP-7456: *[Laughs softly.]* Ah, now you're askin' the real questions, doc. I could tell ya, but where's the fun in that, huh? Every king's got his secrets. Let's just say I made a deal a long time ago, and I've been cashin' in on it ever since. Atlantic City? This is my kingdom. And I ain't goin' nowhere.
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> **Dr.: So, Boss, are you suggesting that some outside force is keeping you alive?
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> **SCP-7456:** *[Chuckles]* Maybe. Maybe not. Could be I just got lucky, doc. Maybe I got friends in high places. Or maybe I am the devil. Who knows?
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> **Dr.: *[Pauses before continuing]* We have pretty solid evidence linking you to a number of murders and disappearances over the past hundred years or so. Care to comment?
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> **SCP-7456:** *[Leans forward slightly, his voice dropping a little]* Doc, c'mon now. You're Capone's blood. You know how things work. Sometimes people need to disappear. Sometimes it's business, sometimes it's personal. But I always keep things clean. No loose ends.
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> **Dr. ██████:** *[Shuffling of papers]* You've managed to avoid direct involvement in most cases. Is that how you've evaded law enforcement for so long?
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> **SCP-7456:** The law? Ha! The law works for me, doc. I don't hide from 'em—I control 'em. Cops, judges, politicians—they're all pieces on the board. You just gotta know how to move 'em. A real boss doesn't get his hands dirty. That's what the young guys are for.
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> **Dr. ██████:** *[A brief pause]* One last question, Boss. What's your endgame? What do you want?
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> **SCP-7456:** *[There is a quiet, gradually loudening and then softening laugh]* Endgame? *This* is the game, doc. Atlantic City? That's mine, and long as I'm breathin', nothin's changin'. I've been here over a hundred years, and I'll be here a hundred more. What do I want? Control. Power. Stability. That's the whole ballgame.
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> *After another lengthy pause, SCP-7456 leans back in his chair, shifting into a comfortable position.*
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> SCP-7456: You play it smart, doc. You and me? We're practically family. Just remember—there's always a seat at the table for ya, if you ever need it.
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> Dr. ██████: I'll pass on that, Boss. This interview is over. Thank you for your time.
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> SCP-7456: Anytime, doc. We'll be in touch.
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> [End Audio Log]
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**Note:** After the conclusion of this interview, Dr. ██████ was administered a 30-day psychological evaluation based on concerns of possible influence from SCP-7456. No long-term effects were found, and any future interviews with SCP-7456 have been strictly denied without permission from O5 Command.The political influence wielded by SCP-7456 has resulted in successive failures of attempts to have it removed from the position of treasurer of Atlantic City. Those Foundation operatives who have gained infiltrative positions within the local government operate to subtly counteract SCP-7456's influence, while minimizing civilian awareness of the anomalous nature of its actions.
The content of SCP-7456's discussion with Dr. ██████ remains at Level 5 classification, but accounts indicate that SCP-7456 provided several bits of useful intelligence regarding its actions in Atlantic City. No further direct communication with SCP-7456 has been sanctioned based on this event, as suspicion of potential manipulation or compromise of Foundation staff has increased considerably.
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