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Dr_Hadies (account age 450 days, site membership 2 days) recently coldposted the following page, which has multiple indicators of AI-generation: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8978 (page title "SCP-8978 “The whispering urn”")
Item #: SCP-8978
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures
SCP-8978 is to be housed in a standard containment chamber measuring 5m x 5m x 3m at Site-██. The chamber walls must be reinforced with a lead lining to minimize electromagnetic interference. Two armed security personnel are to be stationed outside the chamber at all times, with weekly rotations. Access to SCP-8978 requires written permission from the current Site Director and Level 3 clearance or higher.
During active observation, researchers must monitor for any fluctuations in the electromagnetic field. Should such fluctuations exceed 15 mT above baseline, staff are required to initiate a Level 2 lockdown and evacuate the immediate area until a containment team can reestablish stable conditions.
Description
SCP-8978 is a roughly spherical apparatus composed of an unknown, lightweight metal alloy that exhibits both magnetic and acoustic anomalies. The device measures approximately 1 meter in diameter, though it appears to shift by up to 2 cm in any dimension when subjected to electromagnetic fields of varying intensities. Analysis suggests that the metal alloy is not native to Earth, but conclusive proof remains pending.
When in a neutral state, SCP-8978 emits a soft hum measuring 20 decibels, consistent with low-level machinery. However, when exposed to direct current electrical charges above 50 volts, SCP-8978 enters an “active” phase. In this phase, the object rotates at high speed along an invisible axis, creating a localized electromagnetic disturbance. This disturbance causes digital equipment within a 10-meter radius to malfunction or spontaneously shut down. Living organisms in close proximity have reported mild disorientation and a faint ringing in their ears, though no permanent damage has been documented to date.
A unique feature of SCP-8978 is its ability to “replay” stored electromagnetic signatures. When triggered by an electric shock, the object releases previously absorbed signals—ranging from static crackles to distorted voices. These signals often resemble scrambled radio transmissions or incomplete speech patterns in multiple languages, though no consistent message or origin has been identified.
Addendum 8978-1 Discovery
SCP-8978 was discovered on 11/05/20██ in a remote field near ███████, following reports of unusual lights and radio interference affecting a nearby amateur astronomy club. Foundation agents embedded in local law enforcement responded to a tip about “an alien sphere that wouldn’t budge.” The artifact was subsequently contained without resistance. Witnesses were administered Class-A amnestics.
Addendum 8978-2: Experiment Log Excerpts
• Experiment 8978-01
Procedure: SCP-8978 was subjected to a brief 75 V direct current.
Result: SCP-8978 rotated for 47 seconds, generating moderate electromagnetic interference that disabled cameras in the testing chamber. Upon cessation, a garbled voice transmission was recorded, partially translated as “…reaching… no response… mission…” The recording ended abruptly.
• Experiment 8978-02
Procedure: SCP-8978 was exposed to an oscillating frequency from 10 Hz to 50 Hz.
Result: No rotation observed, but the ambient hum changed pitch. Two D-Class personnel reported a sensation of vertigo lasting less than a minute. Medical scans revealed no abnormalities.
Addendum 8978-3: Ongoing Research
• The Materials Science Division is conducting further metallurgical tests to identify the exact composition of SCP-8978’s shell.
• Dr. Reynolds has proposed an attempt to replicate the electromagnetic signature that triggers the “stored transmissions” in hopes of deciphering them more systematically. This request is pending approval.
Security Incident Report 8978-Alpha
Incident Date: ██/██/20██
Location: Site-██, SCP-8978 Containment Chamber
Personnel Involved:
• Dr. Hadies (Lead Researcher)
• Agent Morales (Security)
• D-1034 (Test Subject)
• Multiple Site-██ staff
Summary of Events
At 02:13 AM, an unauthorized fluctuation in SCP-8978’s electromagnetic field was detected by Site-██’s monitoring systems. This anomaly occurred without any active testing and caused minor disruptions in power across the site, affecting surveillance cameras for approximately 9.7 seconds.
At 02:14 AM, Agent Morales, stationed outside SCP-8978’s containment chamber, reported hearing a rhythmic tapping noise from inside the room. When visual contact was re-established, security feeds displayed SCP-8978 suspended 1.2 meters above the containment floor, rotating slowly. The object’s ambient hum had increased in intensity, registering at 42 dB—the loudest recorded instance to date.
Concerned about a containment breach, Dr. Haides initiated a remote lockdown procedure, sealing the chamber. However, at 02:16 AM, the room’s internal lighting failed, and all radio communications within a 30-meter radius ceased functioning.
At 02:17 AM, Site-██’s internal alarm triggered due to an apparent unauthorized access attempt at the containment chamber’s security console. Camera feeds showed D-1034, a Class-D personnel previously scheduled for testing two days prior, standing at the console despite having no recorded authorization to be in the sector. D-1034 was observed pressing various keys despite the system being offline. When approached by security personnel, D-1034 turned to face the camera and began speaking in an unknown language, exhibiting signs of disorientation.
When security attempted to detain D-1034 at 02:19 AM, the subject suddenly collapsed. Witnesses reported a high-pitched, pulsating noise emanating from SCP-8978, which ceased the moment D-1034 lost consciousness. The object then fell to the containment floor, returning to its inert state.
Aftermath & Investigation
• D-1034 was unresponsive for over six hours and, upon regaining consciousness, had no memory of the events. Psychological evaluation revealed heightened brain activity resembling a deep REM sleep cycle, despite the subject being awake at the time of examination.
• Review of security logs showed no record of D-1034’s entrance into the sector, nor any logical explanation for his sudden presence at the security console.
• Analysis of recorded audio from the event revealed several low-frequency messages embedded within the background noise. Linguistic specialists determined that the fragmented phrases bore similarities to a 16th-century maritime distress code, including the phrases:
• “No way home.”
• “The sky is wrong.”
• “Drifting beyond the signal.”
• Containment procedures were updated to include real-time biometric tracking for all personnel entering SCP-8978’s containment sector. No further unauthorized appearances have occurred since.
Final Notes
The anomalous activation of SCP-8978 outside of testing conditions suggests an external or unknown trigger. Given the subject’s unprompted interaction with the security console and the nature of the embedded audio signals, it is now theorized that SCP-8978 may be capable of exerting influence over individuals under certain conditions.
Further investigation is required to determine if SCP-8978 is acting as a passive receiver or if it possesses some degree of intelligence or intent. Testing is suspended indefinitely pending Level-4 review.
Excerpts of note:
SCP-8978 is to be housed in a standard containment chamber measuring 5m x 5m x 3m at Site-██. The chamber walls must be reinforced with a lead lining to minimize electromagnetic interference. Two armed security personnel are to be stationed outside the chamber at all times, with weekly rotations. Access to SCP-8978 requires written permission from the current Site Director and Level 3 clearance or higher.
Aftermath & Investigation
• D-1034 was unresponsive for over six hours and, upon regaining consciousness, had no memory of the events. Psychological evaluation revealed heightened brain activity resembling a deep REM sleep cycle, despite the subject being awake at the time of examination.
Final Notes
The anomalous activation of SCP-8978 outside of testing conditions suggests an external or unknown trigger. Given the subject’s unprompted interaction with the security console and the nature of the embedded audio signals, it is now theorized that SCP-8978 may be capable of exerting influence over individuals under certain conditions.
Further investigation is required to determine if SCP-8978 is acting as a passive receiver or if it possesses some degree of intelligence or intent. Testing is suspended indefinitely pending Level-4 review.
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