Noting that new site member 
Lathther (account age 1 day, site application processed just now) has a sandbox with AI generation indicators: https://scp-sandbox-3.wikidot.com/scp:404-3
Item #: SCP-4043
Object Class: Thaumiel
Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-4043 also known as "The Hero's Handgloves" is to be stored in a standard secured containment locker at Site-██. The locker must be lined with flame-retardant materials due to the object's residual heat signature. Direct handling of SCP-4043 requires Level 3 clearance and the use of full protective gear to prevent potential exposure to anomalous thermal discharge or unidentified bloodborne pathogens.
All testing involving SCP-4043 must be approved by the Site Director and conducted under strict medical and psychological supervision. Personnel assigned to SCP-4043 are required to undergo weekly psychological evaluations to monitor for symptoms of compulsive altruism, martyrdom ideation, or reckless endangerment behavior.
Description:
SCP-4043 is a pair of worn, leather gloves with permanent, unidentified bloodstains that resist all known methods of removal. The gloves maintain a constant surface temperature above 40°C (104°F) regardless of ambient conditions. When worn, SCP-4043 adheres to the user's skin and cannot be removed through non-invasive means.
SCP-4043 is capable of regressing the wearer's biological age to approximately 21 years.
Rejection Effect:
Attempts to forcibly wear SCP-4043 by individuals not "accepted" by the object have resulted in severe adverse reactions. In 3 documented cases, subjects experienced instantaneous third-degree burns localized to both hands upon initiating contact. Thermal imaging revealed a spike in surface temperature exceeding 700°C for less than 0.2 seconds. Subjects also reported auditory hallucinations, typically described as a voice whispering variations of “Not you.”
SCP-4043 was recovered from the ruins of the ███ Orphanage following a major structural fire. SCP-4043 is associated with multiple witness accounts of an unidentified figure—designated “the Burning Man”—who reportedly rescued 24 children and 12 adults before vanishing. Survivors consistently describe the figure as wearing gloves visually identical to SCP-4043.
When worn, SCP-4043 grants the user enhanced reflexes and mobility, enabling the wearer to intercept and absorb otherwise fatal damage directed at individuals within a 9-meter (30 ft) radius. This protective function appears to be involuntary and is prioritized based on imminent threat level. Repeated use of this effect leads to accelerated biological aging and a progressive decline in the wearer’s physical health and endurance.
In addition, SCP-4043 enables the wearer to restore up to five Class-3 injuries per 24-hour period via direct physical contact. The healing process is accompanied by a notable energy drain on the wearer, with subjects often reporting fatigue, disorientation, and emotional detachment. Attempted removal of the gloves results in second-degree burns localized to the dermis and subdermis.
Testimony Excerpt:
"He came like a flame in the night, swift and unyielding. I don’t know who he was, but those gloves—he wore those gloves—and saved us all."
— ██████, Orphanage Survivor
Breach Deployment Record
SCP-4043 has demonstrated exceptional operational utility during containment breaches, particularly in the emergency treatment and extraction of wounded MTF personnel. Deployment is currently restricted to approved personnel under Field Directive Alpha-Thaumiel-404.
Test Log 4043-A
Date: ██/██/20██
Lead Researcher: Dr. Halverson
Location: Testing Chamber-12, Site-██
Subject: D-9941 (Male, 29 years old; violent criminal background)
Objective: To evaluate the anomalous properties of SCP-4043 during controlled stress scenarios.
Test 1: Baseline Activation
Procedure:
D-9941 instructed to don SCP-4043 under observation. Medical and security staff on standby.
Result:
Subject reported discomfort due to heat exposure. Biometric scans indicated elevated heart rate and cortisol levels. After 12 seconds, gloves adhered permanently to the subject’s hands. Subject expressed unease, stating: “Feels like something’s watching me.” No additional anomalies observed.
Test 2: Reflex and Protection Assessment
Procedure:
A mechanical projectile was launched toward a secondary subject (D-1003) standing 27 feet from D-9941. D-9941 was not informed of the threat in advance.
Result:
D-9941 reacted with enhanced speed, intercepting the projectile mid-air. High-speed footage confirmed movement exceeding baseline human reflex capacity by 0.08 seconds. Subject sustained minor bruising.
Aftermath:
Subject reported acute fatigue and joint stiffness. Medical evaluation indicated mild muscular degradation and elevated lactic acid levels.
Test 3: Healing Capability
Procedure:
A controlled second-degree burn was inflicted on D-9941’s left forearm using a calibrated thermal lance. Subject was instructed to make direct contact with the injury site.
Result:
Tissue regeneration began within 17 seconds. Full epidermal recovery completed within 3 minutes. The gloves emitted a faint, red glow during the healing process. Subject appeared mildly disoriented.
Notes:
Subject stated: “It worked… but I felt something leave me.”
Test 4: Age Regression Trigger
Procedure:
Subject was administered a controlled dose of Compound A-77, which induces temporary symptoms of accelerated aging. Subject was monitored for anomalous response.
Result:
Within minutes, visible signs of aging (hair loss, dermal sagging, fatigue) manifested. SCP-4043 triggered regression, restoring the subject's physical appearance and internal metrics to those consistent with a 21-year-old male. Subject reported a sense of déjà vu and temporary memory lapses.
Notes:
Age regression is confirmed. Long-term cognitive side effects require further evaluation.
Conclusion:
SCP-4043 exhibits capabilities consistent with advanced bio-anomalous equipment, including temporal age regression, trauma absorption, and limited regenerative healing. These effects are counterbalanced by significant physiological and psychological strain on the user. Continued exposure is associated with premature aging, emotional detachment, and potential neurological decline.
Use of SCP-4043 in active containment or field recovery scenarios is authorized only under high-risk conditions and must be approved by Site Command.
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Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-4043 also known as "The Hero's Handgloves" is to be stored in a standard secured containment locker at Site-██. The locker must be lined with flame-retardant materials due to the object's residual heat signature. Direct handling of SCP-4043 requires Level 3 clearance and the use of full protective gear to prevent potential exposure to anomalous thermal discharge or unidentified bloodborne pathogens.
All testing involving SCP-4043 must be approved by the Site Director and conducted under strict medical and psychological supervision. Personnel assigned to SCP-4043 are required to undergo weekly psychological evaluations to monitor for symptoms of compulsive altruism, martyrdom ideation, or reckless endangerment behavior.
Rejection Effect:
Attempts to forcibly wear SCP-4043 by individuals not "accepted" by the object have resulted in severe adverse reactions. In 3 documented cases, subjects experienced instantaneous third-degree burns localized to both hands upon initiating contact. Thermal imaging revealed a spike in surface temperature exceeding 700°C for less than 0.2 seconds. Subjects also reported auditory hallucinations, typically described as a voice whispering variations of “Not you.”
Testimony Excerpt:
"He came like a flame in the night, swift and unyielding. I don’t know who he was, but those gloves—he wore those gloves—and saved us all."
— ██████, Orphanage Survivor
Breach Deployment Record
SCP-4043 has demonstrated exceptional operational utility during containment breaches, particularly in the emergency treatment and extraction of wounded MTF personnel. Deployment is currently restricted to approved personnel under Field Directive Alpha-Thaumiel-404.
Conclusion:
SCP-4043 exhibits capabilities consistent with advanced bio-anomalous equipment, including temporal age regression, trauma absorption, and limited regenerative healing. These effects are counterbalanced by significant physiological and psychological strain on the user. Continued exposure is associated with premature aging, emotional detachment, and potential neurological decline.
Use of SCP-4043 in active containment or field recovery scenarios is authorized only under high-risk conditions and must be approved by Site Command.
If the user attempts to post AI material to the mainsite or request critique on it, recommending membership revocation.
