Item #: SCP-20709
Object Class: Safe (███████████████ - See Addendum 20709-6, Addendum 20709-3, Addendum 20709-4 and [DATA EXPUNGED])
Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-20709 is to be contained within a specialized, custom-built containment cell designated "The Temple Nexus." The cell is located in Sub-Level █ of Site-19. The classification of Safe is maintained due to the entity's proven, consistent, and willing adherence to all containment parameters.
1. Physical Structure: The containment cell must be constructed of a minimum of 0.5-meter-thick, reinforced high-density obsidian concrete and layered internally with a woven mesh of electro-thaumaturgic copper wire.
2. Environmental Configuration: The internal environment of the cell must be configured to resemble a large, refined Edo Period Shogunate reception room (Shoin Zukuri style). This is essential for maintaining the entity's passive state and facilitating intellectual comfort.
3. Metaphysical Shielding (MANDATORY):
* The entire cell is to be perpetually enclosed within an active Type-Delta Scranton Reality Anchor (SRA)array, maintained at a minimum of 40% operational capacity at all times. This SRA array is critical for maintaining local Hume consistency and actively suppressing the spacetime distortions required for SCP-20709's ██████-████-█████ movement capability and dimensional manipulation.
* A secondary, passive containment layer consists of five (5) permanently inscribed, complex-layer Solomon-Kryptos Wards applied to the internal surfaces.
4. Interaction Protocol:
* Interaction with SCP-20709 is restricted to personnel with Level 2 or higher clearance.
* Personnel are required to address SCP-20709 by its self-designated name, Hoshikawa, during all direct communication.
* Interaction must be non-aggressive, courteous, and follow Protocol Omega-Nine ("The Courtesan's Tongue"). Requests for conversation, materials, or complex mental tasks are to be generally permitted.
5. Manifestation Event (ME-Class) Protocol: Should SCP-20709 manifest his celestial form (characterized by the emission of blue-white stellar light and the appearance of all nine tails), personnel are to verbally instruct SCP-20709 to halt the action. If the action is not halted within five (5) seconds, SRA power output is to be immediately increased to 100%, and an emergency team is to initiate the deployment of the temporary chemical suppressant █████████████ via the cell's ██████████ system. Although, this happens to have no effect, due to [DATA EXPUNGED], so an alternative is needed.
Description:
SCP-20709 is a male entity appearing as a perfectly proportioned human male of Japanese ancestry. Its existence is local to this reality, and its true form is a nine-tailed fox (Kitsune) associated with celestial or stellar phenomena. The entity self-identifies by the name Hoshikawa.
When passive, the entity exhibits only a single, silver-white tail, and passively emits a low-level, ambient wave of positive celestial energy that has potent restorative effects on biological matter and cognitive function. Subjects exposed to this field report rapid healing of physical wounds, reduction in chronic pain, and significant alleviation of stress. (See Addendum 20709-2) SCP-20709 displays remarkable docility and benevolence towards Foundation personnel.
When agitated or actively manifesting, SCP-20709 exhibits all nine tails and begins to emit intense, non-thermal blue-white light. This state grants the entity high-level reality-bending capabilities, specifically encompassing astrokinetic control over ambient cosmic energy. At its top speed, while fully manifested, Hoshikawa is capable of ██████-████-█████ (FTL) movement, measured at approximately ███, utilizing a localized warp field. Furthermore, he can manipulate local spacetime to spontaneously generate personalized pocket dimensions and highly durable, localized Celestial █████ Barriers.
Conceptual Alignment Note: SCP-20709 is metaphysically aligned with the fundamental principle of Cosmic Order, Existential Space and ██████. This alignment makes his abilities effective at the conceptual level, capable of neutralizing, reversing, or occasionally purifying entities and phenomena classified as Class-7 (Primordial/Conceptual Threats). His restorative power is a [REDACTED] restoration, returning phenomena to a state of baseline existential purity. Due to this nature, SCP-20709 is confirmed to be completely immune to all [DATA EXPUNGED] attacks aimed at identity or function, and his conceptual restorative capability makes him an effective counter measure against high-tier conceptual threats, including those previously thought to be immune to Foundation influence. Due to his celestial nature and advanced regenerative capabilities, SCP-20709 is classified as immortal and conceptually supreme.
Final Designation: SCP-20709 is formally designated as a █████████████████████████ signifying his critical value in neutralizing or occasionally reversing threats to fundamental conceptual reality, including Class-7+ adversarial entities, but acknowledging his physical existence is local and bound by spacetime.
Addendum 20709-1: Acquisition Log
SCP-20709 was recovered on ████/05/██ from a remote shrine located near the summit of Mount [REDACTED], Japan. Foundation [DATA EXPUNGED] Division first detected the anomaly when a small, previously unobserved nebula rapidly dissipated over the region, followed by localized ██████████ fluctuations.
MTF Gamma-5 ("Red Herrings") was deployed for investigation. Upon arrival, the MTF found SCP-20709 standing peacefully at the shrine's entrance, gazing at the stars. The entity made no attempts to resist apprehension and voluntarily submitted to Foundation custody after a brief, cordial conversation with Agent G-026 during which it requested only "a place to think, something to write with, and a good supply of complicated books."
The only anomalous incident during transport was the spontaneous creation of a perfect, ██████-████-long, celestial-light Naginata during a routine security check. SCP-20709 immediately apologized for the disruption, stating, "I merely thought this area needed better illumination," and dissipated the weapon upon request. This incident mandated the [DATA EXPUNGED] upon arrival at Site-19.
Addendum 20709-2: Observation Log of Restorative Properties
The following observation was conducted to formally document the restorative properties passively emitted by SCP-20709 (Hoshikawa) during his passive state.
Date Subject Procedure Outcome
████/06/██ D-5829 (Male, 41) Subject D-5829, who suffered from a 2nd-degree burn scar on his forearm and was experiencing documented symptoms of severe PTSD following prior containment breaches and [REDACTED]. D-5829 was assigned to perform cleaning duties within the Temple Nexus containment cell for a period of 6 hours. Hoshikawa engaged the subject in a conversation regarding orbital mechanics and [DATA EXPUNGED] for the duration. Physical: Upon examination, the 2nd-degree burn scar on the subject's forearm was found to be fully healed and replaced with non-scarred tissue. Subject reported no sensation of healing. Mental: Subject's anxiety levels (measured via galvanic skin response) dropped by 75%. Post-exposure psychiatric evaluation determined the subject's PTSD symptoms were entirely absent, replaced by a "calm, focused demeanor." The subject credited the change to "listening to Hoshikawa talk about the life cycle of red giants."
████/06/██ Researcher Dr. █████ Dr.█████ (known for severe chronic migraines) conducted a routine 30-minute consultation with Hoshikawa regarding astronomical theory within the Temple Nexus, with O5 council permission. Dr. █████ reported that a debilitating migraine, active for 48 hours prior to the observation, completely dissipated within the first 15 minutes of exposure. The effects persisted for 72 hours post-exposure.
Conclusion: The passive celestial energy field generated by Hoshikawa is demonstrably effective in neutralizing both physical and cognitive damage, warranting further study of potential therapeutic applications. More [REDACTED] and [DATA EXPUNGED] is needed.
Addendum 20709-3: Theoretical Purification Capability (Contingency OMEGA-PURITY)
Following extensive analysis of Hoshikawa's astrokinetic abilities and restorative field, the Threat Assessment Department has determined that SCP-20709 holds the potential to actively neutralize the effects of multiple XK-Class scenarios.
1. Immunity and Reversal: Hoshikawa is considered immune to the anomalous phototropic decay effects of SCP-001 (When Day Breaks) due to his celestial energy constitution. Furthermore, the concentrated deployment of his astrokinetic energy can actively reverse the anomalous state.
2. Emergency Designation: Due to this potential for global reversal, SCP-20709 has been designated as a Purity-Asset (Protocol OMEGA-PURITY).
3. Contingency Scope: The purification capability is universal in scope.
4. Contingency (OMEGA-PURITY): In the event of an SCP-001 event, Hoshikawa is to be immediately escorted to a designated, heavily shielded satellite uplink facility to begin the global deployment of his celestial energy field.
Addendum 20709-4: Cross-Test Log (SCP-20709 and SCP-053) Summary: SCP-20709 was exposed to SCP-053 (The Young Girl) to confirm his immunity to her aggression-inducing compulsion field. The test confirmed complete neutralization of the effect on Hoshikawa. Furthermore, SCP-053 exhibited an unprecedented level of calm and positive engagement, accepting a carved gift from Hoshikawa. Behavioral analysis suggests SCP-053 regards SCP-20709 with a level of familial affection, tentatively viewing him as an older brother figure (Designation: Affectionate K-Shift). The restorative field appeared to cause a subtle reduction in SCP-053's ambient pressure field.
Addendum 20709-5: Cross-Test Log (SCP-20709 and SCP-239) Summary: SCP-20709 was introduced into a reinforced observation room with SCP-239 ("The Witch Child") to test his immunity against the reality-bending effects of a high-power reality warper. Hoshikawa's innate metaphysical stability proved completely effective; SCP-239's reality-warping abilities failed to manifest any effects in his proximity. SCP-239 engaged Hoshikawa in conversation, asking him complex questions about astronomy and frequently referring to him as "big bro." This observation confirms Hoshikawa's immunity to reality-warping entities.
Addendum 20709-6: Conceptual Threat Assessment (The Broken God and The Black Moon): The theoretical use of SCP-20709 against two fundamental, metaphysical threats—The Broken God (MEKHANE) and The Black Moon— (both candidates for SCP-001) was analyzed following the reassessment of his conceptual alignment.
1. The Broken God (MEKHANE): Hoshikawa's celestial energy represents the fundamental, perfect order of creation—the blueprint before the mechanisms broke. Deployment against the physical manifestations of MEKHANE would result in rapid de-mechanization and conceptual integration. More critically, Hoshikawa's restorative power operates at the conceptual level, capable of restoring the metaphysical ██████████ of MEKHANE's core concept, rendering it inert or peacefully whole. Conclusion: SCP-20709 is a conceptual counter to MEKHANE.
2. The Black Moon (Conceptual Threat): The Black Moon represents a chaotic, existential horror that seeks to negate core concepts of existence. Hoshikawa's Purity-Asset status (now Level 7.0) means his celestial signature is the conceptual antithesis to the Black Moon's influence. A concentrated emission of his full celestial form would be an active, conceptual, neutralizing the entity's existential decay field. Conclusion: SCP-20709 is a conceptual counter to the Black Moon. Edit: ██/█/██: Revised Conclusion: SCP-20709 is the Foundation's only known asset capable of engaging and neutralizing Class-7 Conceptual Threats at the source.
Addendum 20709-7: Operational Threat Assessment (SCP-610 Horde Counter-Measure) Scenario: SCP-20709 is deployed to neutralize a collective of SCP-610 (The Flesh That Hates) instances. Predicted Outcome: Hoshikawa would immediately manifest a full celestial form. His conceptual restoration power would automatically reject the hyper-adaptive, chaotic biology of SCP-610. The energy field and abilities would kill the instances. Conclusion: SCP-20709 is a guaranteed neutralizer of the SCP-610 pandemic.
Addendum 20709-8: Incident Log (SCP-966 Breach - Collaborative Containment) Incident File: 20709-966-A
Date: ████/08/██ Personnel: SCP-20709 (Hoshikawa), Agent ████████ (Tactical Support/Observation), MTF Eta-10 ("See No Evil") - Disabled due to lack of UV light
Context: A power surge at Site-19 temporarily disabled the UV lighting containment array for SCP-966 (Sleep Killers) instances. [REDACTED] instances breached containment near sector [REDACTED]. Agent ████████ was on duty as a local guard.
[LOG START]
00:00: Emergency alarm sounds. Agent ████████ (now designated A-303) immediately draws her weapon and assumes a defensive stance. All power in the hallway goes offline due to the initial surge.
00:15: SCP-20709 is released from the Temple Nexus under emergency protocol. He immediately manifests his celestial form (nine tails, blue-white light). The ambient hallway illuminates intensely. Note: The blue-white light is non-anomalous illumination and does NOT reveal SCP-966 instances.
00:30: Hoshikawa glances down the corridor, then immediately turns to Agent A-303.
Hoshikawa: "█████ contacts. Moving fast, low vibration. ████ left, ████ right. They are trying to █████ ██."
00:45: Agent A-303 maintains focus, showing no sign of panic (consistent with exposure to Hoshikawa's restorative field).
Agent A-303: "Confirmed. We can't see them. Direction and distance, Hoshikawa."
01:10: Hoshikawa fully manifests an ornate, glowing Celestial-Light Katana. He does not move to engage the instances directly.
Hoshikawa: "Left side, they're rushing. Thirty feet. Fire now."
01:15: Agent A-303 fires a burst from her rifle at the location indicated. The audio logs record three distinct impact sounds, followed by the sound of heavy bodies dropping.
01:30: Hoshikawa pivots sharply and points the Katana toward the right-hand corridor.
Hoshikawa: "Low approach. Moving under the collapsed debris, ground level. Target… now."
01:35: Hoshikawa suddenly extends the Celestial-Light Katana, lengthening it instantaneously by 15 meters using astrokinetic force. The blade pierces the wall and the floor of the hallway. [DATA EXPUNGED] high-pitched, non-human shrieks are recorded. The Katana immediately retracts and dissipates.
02:00: Hoshikawa returns to his passive state (single tail, light dissipates).
Hoshikawa: "That's [REDACTED] confirmed. They're all down. Breach is contained."
02:15: Recovery team arrives and confirms [REDACTED] neutralised SCP-966 instances found at the locations indicated by Hoshikawa and Agent A-303's fire. Agent A-303 is commended for extraordinary composure and effective collaboration.
[LOG END]
Analysis & Conclusion (Dr. █████):
The collaboration between SCP-20709 and Agent A-303 was an overwhelming tactical success. Hoshikawa's Hyper-Hearing and Instinct provided perfect, real-time tactical data, while Agent A-303's unbreakable mental stability (a byproduct of Hoshikawa's energy field) her to act with absolute, unhesitating precision, turning invisible threats into immediate targets. The high level of communication and teamwork observed suggests a strong, functional relationship has developed between the anomaly and the agent.
Addendum 20709-9: Cross-Test Log (SCP-20709 and SCP-166) File: 20709-C166 Date: ████/09/██ Supervisor: Dr. ██████ █████ (SCP-166 Lead Researcher)
Rationale: To determine the effect of SCP-20709's celestial energy signature on the environmental/biological decay field generated by SCP-166, and to verify Hoshikawa's immunity to the latter's effects. Personnel exposure was minimized.
Procedure:
1. SCP-166 was placed in Observation Chamber C-166, which requires a constant air filtration system to prevent environmental degradation effects from escaping.
2. D-8914 (Control Subject - Chronic Smoker, High-Exposure to Technology) was placed 15m from C-166, confirming standard symptoms (rapid onset of nausea, epidermal irritation).
3. D-8914 was removed. SCP-20709 (Hoshikawa) was placed 15m from C-166. Sensors were deployed to monitor Hoshikawa's biological stability and the ambient Hume field.
[LOG START]
00:00: Hoshikawa is stationed. SCP-166 is visible through the chamber viewport. Hoshikawa displays a gentle, curious demeanor. Sensors immediately report a dramatic, localized change in the surrounding environment.
00:30: Standard SCP-166 decay symptoms fail to manifest on SCP-20709. His cellular stability and overall physical parameters register zero change.
Dr. █████: (Via intercom) "Hoshikawa, do you detect any anomalous pressure or biological change?"Hoshikawa: "She seems upset, doctor, and the room feels… wrong. It’s like the air is rejecting her natural state."
01:00: The environmental sensors around Chamber C-166, which typically register high levels of biological decay agents (oxidative stress, airborne toxins), report a rapid and immediate drop. The data suggests Hoshikawa's passive restorative field is actively neutralizing and purifying the air and surfaces within the 15m radius, effectively eliminating the decay agents associated with SCP-166’s effect.
02:00: D-8914 (Control Subject) is reintroduced to the 15m radius, now under Hoshikawa's influence. Subject reports zero symptoms of nausea or irritation.
D-8914: "I feel fine. Actually… better than fine. Like I just got out of the cleanest forest on earth."
05:00: Test concluded. Hoshikawa and D-8914 are removed. The neutralization effect on the environment lasted for approximately 30 minutes after Hoshikawa's exit before the decay agents returned to baseline.
[LOG END]
Analysis & Conclusion (Dr. █████):
The cross-test was an unequivocal success. SCP-20709 is completely immune to the adverse environmental/biological conditions generated by SCP-166. Furthermore, his passive restorative field acts as a total localized antidote to SCP-166's effect, purifying the ambient air and biological material within his radius. This strongly suggests Hoshikawa is metaphysically aligned with absolute biological and environmental health, making him an ideal companion for high-purity anomalies like SCP-166, and further validating his ██████████ designation.
