As everyone cools down, Xion plays the next file.
The screen shows a asian man with a goatee, a magenta streak on the left side of his head and pale pink eyes behind dark green glasses. He wearing a dark green shirt under his lab. "Hello, I am Doctor Lie Ren. Senior Researcher of Facility Mistral Xi. Today I will be reading SCP 1678."
Nora gains a small blush at seeing the doctor as everyone else handles it as normal at this point.
Item #: SCP-1678
Object Class: Euclid
"Alright, bring it on." Jaune jokingly said, but is hoping for a more peaceful SCP.
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1678 remains only partially contained. Mobile Task Forces Tau-4 and Epsilon-6 have succeeded in establishing a defensible perimeter around the Hyde Park district of SCP-1678, with cases of SCP-1678-A largely ceasing their attacks on the perimeter of the Foundation-held area. A long-term research base is currently under construction, and Mobile Task Force commanders are preparing an assault on the SCP-1678 Natural History Museum with the intent of capturing a forward command post to direct defense efforts. Current short-term aims involve the capture of, and extension of the defensible perimeter to, the SCP-1678 Natural History Museum, and to research and to ascertain the origins, construction, and weaknesses of the SCP-1678-A entities. Long-term aims involve efforts to halt, hinder, or control the production of the SCP-1678-A entities, and to assault the SCP-1678 Houses of Parliament, where the being, entity, or intelligence responsible for the creation of SCP-1678 is believed to reside, and to capture and contain the aforementioned being.
Weiss and Ren took everything in before both asked. "Is the foundation at war with this SCP?" However the doctor wouldn't answer the question.
Description: SCP-1678 is a full-scale mirror-image reconstruction of the British city of London, located exactly one kilometer underneath the original city of London. Currently, only the Hyde Park district of SCP-1678 has been explored, but all buildings, at least within the explored district, correlate exactly to their surface counterparts in terms of location, as well as the exterior size and shape, although rarely in terms of architecture, building material, and interior layout. The city has been constructed to resemble the city as it was in the Victorian era, with constructions designed to resemble traditional gas lighting prevalent on the streets and with all modern buildings in the original city of London being represented in a Victorian style of architecture, most notably the skyscrapers of the Business district. Illumination is infrequent and unreliable, and it is unknown how SCP-1678 has acquired a steady oxygen and gas supply.
"So it's like Mountain Glenn Underground." Ruby release, before saying. "But what are they fighting down there?"
SCP-1678 is believed to have been constructed instantaneously by unknown means, with the SCP-1678 Houses of Parliament serving as the 'epicenter' for the construction process. This is evidenced by the fact that, as distance from the Houses of Parliament increase there is an exponentially increasing frequency of flaws in the construction of SCP-1678, such as houses built entirely out of copper pipes or other unconventional materials, 'gas lights' being little more than a metal rod topped with a floating orb of light, buildings containing no floors, and, at the furthest explored distance from the epicenter, no windows or doors. Aside from Foundation occupants and cases of SCP-1678-A, B and C, SCP-1678 is believed to be uninhabited.
Salem perk up at here that the SCP has three subparts, and if it leaves the city uninhabitable, she might as well make some mental notes for later.
SCP-1678 is believed to have been constructed with the intent to harbor the survivors of an XK-class end-of-the-world event. This is evidenced by an audio recording that will activate and play upon any person entering the city.
"I'd hate to ask, but what's an 'XK-class end of the world event'?" Ren turns to the doctor.
"The most common and broadest meaning, that covers any apocalypse. Any apocalypse movie where no one can stop the event from happening should be an easy way to describe it." This caused a sweat drop for everyone who had watched those movies, Salem however knows the feeling first hand though. Before a british man's voice begins to play on the screen.
[My fellow citizen. If you are hearing this tape, then the world as we knew it has finished. The sky has broken, the ground heaves with the tramp of terrible feet, and all the horror and madness from the dark corners of the world has broken free to exact its vengeance on the world of Man. Those who sought to contain them were killed or scattered, and we soon learnt that to attempt to fight these creatures is almost invariably to face one's death. Countless billions have been slaughtered in their attempt to sate their endless appetite for death, and there is nothing-was nothing- we could do to stop them. Evil has raised its bloody flag upon all nations of the world and crowded it's unholy victory to the broken sky. Yes, this is the end.
But there is a new hope.
Welcome to UnLondon, a city of the survivors, a city of the free. Together, fellow citizens, we will wait and prepare for the new beginning, the grand new world that is soon to come. Let the world above burn. We will endure. Let the monsters have their world. We will prepare. And let the ground tremble with a new Armageddon, as evil consumes itself, for I tell you, citizen, upon the day of the ruination of Man, their insatiable appetites will turn them against one another in their endless lust for death. We will wait.
"I'm starting to wonder if this was the mindset of the people of Mountain Glenn Underground settlers? Of course not the apocalypse not being real." Weiss said.
And I tell you, citizens, that there will be a new morning. And you will emerge from UnLondon, and stand blinking in the sun, as our children play and laugh in the bones of horrors long dead. And you will walk, hand in hand, to the sea, our faces skywards, as the rising sun ushers in the new age of Man. And you will gather, citizen, at my feet as I summon UnLondon from its rest, and it shall burst, phoenix-like, from the ashes of the old. And on that day, citizen, there shall be a new order, as we raise the Union Flag over the entire world.
I welcome you to UnLondon, the Last City.
And the first.]
"That was somewhat optimistic…" Said a semi-optimistic Pyrrha.
The following message is relayed on the end of every hour:
'The time is [TIME] o'clock. All is well.'
"I guess that would be their way to keep everyone sane while down there." Weiss reasoned.
On approaching any bank or police station:
'Citizen, you are entering a restricted area. Have your authorization papers ready. A Bobby will arrive to escort you shortly' (WARNING: a single case of SCP-1678-A will be summoned)
On being sighted by a case of SCP-1678-A.
"Huh, those look like the old uniform for Valean law-enforcement." Yang acknowledge -A's looks.
'Halt! Police!'
'Drop your weapons!'
'Come now, let's be having you!'
'Police! Don't run!'
"So, what police say." Jaune stated.
Randomly, once per hour. The messages below are selected samples of the 1678 observed audio recordings.
'No one is safe from the influence of memetic beings. Have yourself assessed today.'
'You could be possessed by a memetic horror and not even know it! Psyche assessments are free and easy-visit a clinic today.'
'Do you find light uncomfortable? Identifying a Cortex Worm's infection early makes it possible to remove it. Speak to your doctor today.'
'Have you noticed anyone acting oddly? Tell Bobby immediately.'
'Crime will not be tolerated in UnLondon. I warn you: the tormentors of society will become its defenders.'
'Evil can walk in human form and human flesh. Stay vigilant.'
'Are you frequently anxious or depressed? It could be a symptom of the Pattern Screamer's influence- notify a Bobby immediately'
'Ensure you are well rehearsed in all breach protocols. There is no excuse for panic or confusion during drills.'
'Can't make ends meet? Do not be ashamed. Bryson's Home for the Poor is here to help.'
'I rule in the interests of the many, not the few. There are no special privileges.'
'Swelling and abnormal growths are an early sign of the Slaver Man's possession. Report any abnormal sickness to your doctor immediately.'
'Each and every one of you is responsible for the safety of UnLondon and its citizens. Be watchful.'
Everything that was said confused everyone from Remnant as they tried to understand what the messages meant.
Most explored buildings within SCP-1678 appear to have been outfitted for the purpose of extremely dense inhabitation with closely grouped steel bunk beds, a common feature in any building suitable for the purpose. Foundation researchers have advised that most explored buildings within SCP-1678 are unfit for human habitation, due to a high preponderance of mould, damp, and poor construction within these buildings. Some buildings are outfitted for other purposes, most notably the SCP-1678 version of the Natural History Museum, which is featuring an exhibit titled 'The Fall of Man' and contains representations of several known SCP entities, and images and artwork depicting apocalyptic settings.
"So does that mean the place got run down without any people there?" Ruby asks.
"Maybe, but how would the designer know about the SCP?" Ren wonder.
The key threat posed by SCP-1678 is by entities referred to in some SCP-1678 audio recordings as 'Bobbies' ('Bobby' is known to be a Victorian-era British slang term for 'Policeman'), henceforth referred to as SCP-1678-A. These entities are constructed out of human corpses crudely dismembered at the head, wrists, knees and elbows and re-assembled using simple industrial hinges and screws. The head is always wrapped in bandages. They are dressed in a uniform similar to Victorian-era police and are extremely hostile towards Foundation personnel, attacking them on sight with improvised weapons. These attacks are always preceded by SCP-1678-A emitting a noise similar to that of a policeman's whistle, and all loudspeakers within one hundred meters emitting the audio recording ''Police! Halt, criminal!''. Instances of SCP-1678-A are extremely resistant to damage, with only high-caliber rounds and explosive weapons proving sufficient to destroy them. They are believed to originate from a building named 'Bryson's Home for the Poor', as evidenced by an inmate-style jumpsuit worn under the uniform.
To what extent they interact with other SCP-1678 entities is unknown.
"Okay, so that's who the foundation is fighting." A satisfied Weiss said, smile at getting an answer since after the 008-J file.
SCP-1678-B
Role: Surveillance.
A.K.A: Eyes in the Sky.
Nora tilts her head to the side in a confused manner. "Like some kind of bird?"
Cases of SCP-1678-B are biomechanical constructs which resemble that of a small avian life form. They are composed of a central mass of a red organic matter stitched together by a copper exoskeleton that resembles a spine and wing bones. The head has been demonstrated to be a small video camera and remnants of feathers and plastic on their exterior suggests they were once intended to resemble a pigeon. Cases of SCP-1678-B are known to possess no offensive or destructive capabilities, yet their ability to track Task Force movements should not be underestimated, as it is currently unknown if they are capable of communicating with, or summoning cases of, SCP-1678-A. Cases of SCP-1678-B are relatively simple to contain or destroy, yet their large numbers make their observation of Foundation activities extremely difficult to stop.
As the others look at the avian with disgust, which Salem can understand, there is something that brings in idea. 'This is above my knowledge. However, I'm sure Watts would take the challenge.'
Occasional posters throughout the Foundation-explored area allude to their existence. These posters display an image of a small pigeon observing criminal activity beneath the title 'UnLondon's Eyes in the Sky!' alongside a small message to the effect that anyone destroying or vandalizing an 'Eye in the Sky' faces up to six weeks in the ██████ unit.
"I guess that's one way to prevent crimes." Jaune says as he scratches the back of his neck.
SCP-1678-C
Role: Unknown
A.K.A: Wretch
"Please no emos." Yang joked as her friends groaned while Salem looked at her, confused.
Cases of SCP-1678-C resemble a humanoid figure dressed in rags. They appear to be of old age and are usually, although not always, female. They have always been encountered outside the Foundation-held area.
"Okay, that's creepy." A nervous Ruby said as she slowly lowered herself under her desk.
"Yeah, never mind. I'll take the emo." Yang said agreeing with her sister.
There have been very few direct encounters with the SCP-1678-C entities, and it is currently unknown how many cases exist or to what level of threat they pose to Foundation security or safety. Encounters typically feature cases of SCP-1678-C sitting on a street corner with a begging dish, whereupon they will attempt to attract the pity or mercy of any Foundation personnel within their proximity with pleading or begging for food or money. Supplying a case of SCP-1678-C with food will cause them to begin weeping before dematerializing with a burst of dense black smoke. Foundation personnel are currently under instruction to not interact with them.
"That is surprising. Shouldn't they be happy and reward them? Maybe help them with 1678-As." Ruby said.
"Don't ask me, this SCP is already weird for me." Xion admits to the crimson reaper.
They are briefly alluded to in an SCP-1678 audio recording: 'Do not pity the Wretch. Allow them to pay the price of their betrayal for all eternity. Remember, citizen: on the day UnLondon rises I shall reward the loyal, but traitors shall be forever damned.'
"Welp, I guess that's the reason why." Blake answers her leader's question.
SCP-1678-D
Role: Food Supply.
A.K.A: 'Dr. Goody's Wonderfood!'
"I'm going to guess this is where the food supply will come from." A deadpan Weiss says.
SCP-1678-D is believed to be the primary food source on offer in the event that SCP-1678 receives full-scale occupation. SCP-1678-D is freely and easily available from steel vending machines installed in virtually every building or structure outfitted for the purpose of habitation. The vending machines are upright steel pumps similar in size and shape to that of a modern petrol pump, containing a slot for the receiving of coins and a flexible rubber hose ending in a trigger-operated nozzle that will deploy half a liter of SCP-1678-D upon the appropriate payment. All vending machines display the legend 'Dr. Goody's WONDERFOOD!' alongside an image of a smiling child enjoying a bowl of SCP-1678-D and text bubbles advising that SCP-1678-D costs 'Just a farthing a bowl!', that it 'Contains all the nutrients you need!' and 'Completely restores health and vitality!' It has proven to be extremely attractive to cases of SCP-1678-B, C, and an unknown species of colored mollusc which has been observed feeding on any spillages.
"Huh, that could be useful." Weiss whispers to herself out loud.
SCP-1678-D is a synthetic starch gel heavily enriched with various minerals, vitamins, fats and bulking agents. In addition to this it contains several unknown molecular structures and various engineered DNA helices carried within synthetic cellular structures. It has the same consistency and taste as porridge. As advertised, it contains all the nutrients necessary for short-term survival. However, Foundation researchers have advised that over a period of more than six weeks users of SCP-1678-D will become dangerously underweight due to low levels of fat and protein within SCP-1678-D and are at strong likelihood of contracting illnesses such as scurvy if survival is attempted by consuming SCP-1678-D alone.
"Okay, maybe adding protein and fruit in it would help." Weiss continued to talk to herself.
SCP-1678-D appears to be purposely engineered to manipulate the psyche of regular consumers. Through a mixture of unknown molecular compounds, regular consumers are more obedient to authority, are less likely to commit acts of violence, are less likely to engage in sexual intercourse, have a reduced capacity for fear or panic, and have consistently high morale. In addition, it also has engineered side effects such as depressive symptoms and headaches if a subject suddenly abandons consuming SCP-1678-D. Due to the difficulty of creating food within SCP-1678, SCP-1678-D would serve as the primary food source in the event of large-scale habitation.
"I'm hoping that XK-class scenario doesn't come for them then." Blake said calmly, not noticing the doctor looking over away the moment she said that.
Foundation personnel are forbidden to consume SCP-1678-D, even in small amounts. Not all vending machines produce SCP-1678-D to the same quality with some machines deploying corrupted forms that have induced severe mental or physical abnormalities or death within the consumer.
"So no eating food from an old pipe, who would have thought." Yang said with a deadpan look.
It is currently unclear what entity, being or intelligence is responsible for the creation and maintenance of SCP-1678. It is unclear as to what event or disaster SCP-1678 is being prepared for.
"I don't know, that speech was all over the place." Jaune admitted as everyone agrees with him.
The screen turns back to Ren who looks back at the recording device. "I hope you enjoyed this file. Until next time." Ren gives a bow his head before the file ends.
Ren's teammates smile at him, glad that out of everyone, he and his counterpart were similar almost all the way.
Ren and another researcher are seen at a 1678 lab looking at a 1678-B's carcass on a table. The other researcher had blonde hair tied in a ponytail, brown eyes and fair skin, her clothing is that of a simple lab uniform, but her figure is giving a form that only made Salem feel comfortable. Ren turns to the researcher before asking. "I believe I'm the last person to see what makes it ticks. I know Dr. Polendina would be better at this than I would."
Ruby almost jumped at hearing the possibility that one of her best friends had a counter in this universe. Nora however is just watching the other researcher like a hawk.
"I'm sure, but Dr. Polendina hasn't read the file yet. So, may you please be a dear and help me." The researcher flirting said as she placed on some rubber gloves.
Nora begins to make a silent growl at the researcher who was trying to take Dr. Ren away from her counterpart.
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Alright, that's the last RWBY character's files for now. This Wednesday will bring in a familiar face from my stories. Until then, see you next time.