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Chapter 13: SCP-5000
By Order of the Overseer Council
The Following File is Level 4/5000 Classified
Unauthorized access is forbidden.
Item # SCP-5000 Dusting
Object Class: Apollyon
Containment: As of this moment no proper containment has been discovered. The origin of the "Dusting" Incident has yet to be discovered or understood. The far-reaching range of the effects are well beyond the Foundation's scope, while it is recommended to focus on what the foundation can control there are too many factors to maintain a proper cover.
The Foundation is currently working with other organizations to gather as much information as possible in order to contain or possibly undo the effects of the incident. Groups include The Global Occult Coalition, Chaos Insurgency, Church of the Broken God, Prometheus Labs Inc., Gamers Against Weed, Office for Reclamation of Islamic Artifacts, Manna Charitable Foundation, Unusual Incidents Unit, Anderson Robotics, Horizon Initiative, IJAMEA, and Nobody.
While many of these organizations have unpleasant histories, they are all under the agreement of an armistice while working on the incident. Agents from Marshall, Carter, and Dark Ltd, The Black Queen, Sarkic Cults, Fifth Church, and Doctor Wondertainment have come forward offering their help in these matters. Pending their approval into the group is a pending vote by current members.
Description: At April 23, 2018, at roughly 1430 EST, the Incident began at lasted for approximately 2 minutes to finish. An estimated 50% of all life dissolve into dust, the remains have been tested and showed all cell had broken down. The process is under investigation, test shows that it broke down all living matter of beings targeted along with all inorganic matter they were holding such as clothes.
While the Incident occurred various equipment detected fluctuating levels of common background radiations, cosmic energies, Hume, █████ and gamma radiation. None of the of which have shown signs of causing such effects before. The fluctuation of Hume levels suggests that the Incident is similar to a CK-class restructuring scenario.
There is some question of classifying it as a CK-Class restructuring scenario as while reality did change it seems to have gone back to normal after the incident and there is no proof of historychanging or any memories being altered as everyone still recalled everyone who dissolved.
There is little known about the cause, source, or if there is a will behind the incident. The fact that a near-perfect 50% of all populations were effected suggested that this was intentional. There has been no pattern discovered between connecting all those who dissolved or those who were unaffected. The process seems to have been done randomly with the only limit being that it only affected 50% of the population regardless of class, age, health, or species.
Various SCP were affected by the incident shedding new light on the incident, what follows is a list of various notable SCP and what observation we have drawn from them.
SCP-173, The Sculpture, was the earliest SCP detected to dissolve. D-Class were in the middle of cleaning SCP-173's holding cell when it dissolved into dust. They alerted the nearest Guard who set off the breach Alarm and put the site on alert. It was the first case to suggest that normal forms of life were included in this incident.
SCP-179, The Lookout, the anomaly that stands out as a lookout for threats coming outside of our Solar System. Equipment detected the entity acting panicked before the incident occurred. SCP-179 was the spotted dissolving. Following the Sun was detected as ██████. This instance has proven that the Incident stretched out beyond our planet. Further observation on the Sun is requested should it ████████ again.
SCP-963, The Immortality Medallion, The medallion that holds the consciousness of one Doctor Jack Bright. The medallion has shown no signs of damage no matter what it was put through. The Medallion allowed Dr. Bright's consciousness to live by taking over the body of whoever held it. When the D-Class who held it began to dissolve the medallion was lost as well taking Dr. Bright's consciousness with it. This example demonstrated that it affects all types of life regardless of resilience.
SCP-999, The Tickle Monster, the small blob-like anomaly was amongst many of those discovered dusted. It should be noted as it was our hopeful Counter against the Scarlett King a new strategy is needed immediately. It is quite possible that the Incident while allowing the Scarlett King greater movement and should it turn its attention to our world things would be dire.
SCP-993, Bobble the Clown, an unconstrained SCP was in the middle of one his broadcasts which the Foundation was intercepting as to protocol when it began to panic and dissolve. In the midst of dissolving SCP-993 was shouting expletives. Children who have watched SCP-993's show for prolonged periods show signs of mental instability, showing signs of permanent psychotic and schizophrenic symptoms. After the Incident, many of those children seem confused and describe a feeling of something missing and a show a decrease in symptoms of mental disorders.
SCP-343, God, this SCP is currently MIA. His cell has returned to the previous state of being a standard cell and there has been no dust found. SCP-343 is noted for being impossible to contain and it's possible that he simply left. Reasons for leaving are unknown, he might have to deal with something or fled from the incident or from us unwilling or unable to explain this situation. It should be noted all reality-warping SCP have been noted reacting to the incident with many such as SCP-239 being turned to dust regardless of powers and protections. Many others have become catatonic, panicked or otherwise fearful and unable to explain what happened. Some have actually committed suicide in their fear. Considering their sensitivity to such incidents all reality benders are under close watch.
SCP-2935: SCP-2935 is an anomaly that leads to a reality nearly exactly to our reality with the exception that everything on that Earth is dead. The cave that houses the anomaly was sealed with cement and seal is confirmed to be holding yet our sensors detected a spike in energies during the event. More study is needed but at the moment we don't believe the anomaly is the cause to this incident, the dead on that world remained intact and did not turn to dust.
SCP-2295, Bear with a Heart of Patchwork, SCP-2295 broke out of its storage locker during the incident and raced around in what was deemed an attempt to save those who started to dissolve. It quickly became confused as it tried its usual method of creating and replacing damaged organs with fabric in the shape of organs. It was noted to have started crying before it too dissolved.
SCP-2845, The Deer, as its usual containment ritual was underway SCP-2845 was noted bellowing before it dissolved. Thus far the ritual has been put on indefinite hold.
SCP-105, Iris Thompson, was in the middle of a test with a researcher using a new test to examine her abilities when she began to dissolve. Currently, all tests are being examined in hopes that they might shed new light to the process of the dusting.
SCP-055, its containment cell is now empty except for a pile of dust. No one is able to remember what used to be in there.
SCP-073, Cain, is notable for having the ability that when someone attempts to cause him any sort of harm recoil on its attacker leaving him unharmed. He dissolved with no signs of any recoil. It is unknown if there was a recoil or this was outside of SCP-073's previously unknown range or it was far more power than his ability to recoil.
SCP-076-2, Able, is noted as being awake and outside coffin right after the incident. It made no action against any personnel only demanding "Tell me: is he dead?" It was later reported to him that SCP-073 was amongst those gone. SCP-076-2 became silent for ten minutes before he sat on his coffin and examined his sword as if preparing it for something. He was noted saying, "Find whoever did this. Then tell me where they are. Don't return until you can."
No one had dared to ask him any follow-up questions.
SCP-3000, Anantashesha, A large eel-like entity located in the Bay of Bengal was amongst the SCP that dissolved. This is troublesome as it produced viscous fluids used by the foundation for amnestics.
SCP-085, Cassy, a hand-drawn image of a young woman that has come to life. After the Incident one of the researchers went to check on her and found only dust clinging on the sheet of paper SCP-085 is usually on. The influence of this incident seems to stretch even into Two-dimensional spaces.
SCP-682, the Hard to Kill Lizard, this SCP is noted for adapting and regenerating to any damage it sustained. Security cameras capture it trashing in its cell as it began to dissolve, there is no sign of it returning or recovering. Whatever affected it was so effective that its own regeneration was overpowered easily.
Note: This might be the one bright spot in this whole mess. - O-5-█
SCP-507, The Reluctant Dimension Hopper, SCP-507 abilities activated when the incident began. It has been theorized that SCP-507 often shifts into other dimensions due to some subconscious sense of danger. When the incident occurred he made several shifts right after another. SCP-507 noted that in every single dimension was to be going through the same incident. Many Universes that SCP-507 shifted into were previously visited and deemed safe. One notable dimension seemed to match the description of the Wanderer's Library. It is notable as even the librarians seemed to be affected by the incident.
SCP-507 returned shaken and at a near break down having seen many people dissolve including several doubles of himself also shifting.
Note: It has been confirmed by the Serpent's Hand that agents visiting the Library were affected and those who survived saw several Librarians dissolve.
At first glance, it seems that these universes were all experience their own versions of this event. But seeing what happened in the Wanderer's Library and SCP-2935 it suggests that these are all the same event. It is theorized that something has affected the whole multiverse at once.
Which suggest that the incident originated outside our known universe.
SCP-001, the Gate Guardian, O5-14 noted that before any reported incidents SCP-001 drew SCP-001-2 as if expecting an attack. SCP-001 outstretched its wings covering completely the gate and its body glowing brightly. 05-14 then noted a nearby bird starting to dissolve. SCP-001 remained in that position for the next five minutes before lowing its wings but has yet to lower SCP-001-2.
05-14 upon request by the 0-5 council walked into SCP-001 range and heard a voice in his head say, "IT WAS NOT OF OUR DESIGN"
A complete list of both personnel and SCP that were affected is still being compiled.
Note: You will have to forgive me for this report not being up to the usual standard. To say it has been a hectic few days for all of us is an understatement. I've done my best to collect all notable information from reports from all sites.
The question of using SCP-2000 is under debate at the moment, what follows are some details that might influence the decision.
It should be noted that while it could potentially recreate those lost it might also not. MTF Tau-5 "Samsara" had three member dissolve. This MTF is composed of cyborg clones who when they die are recloned with their memories up to their death. After they were dissolved they were cloned again only for the process to fail. Their memories were purged from the systems and their bodies could not be recloned.
Also, any attempt to used SCP-2000 must be thought out, if there is some intelligence behind this incident there is no telling how they might react to any attempt to undo its work.
- O-5-█
Author's Notes: Hi, so this is my first attempt at writing something for SCP mythos. I don't think its perfect but a good first go. I honestly got into like a couple of weeks ago.
Okay, some people have started to guess something and might as well reveal is here. Yes, all these snap stories are connected and goody for SCP for figuring it out first. DC Universe would be next most of the heroes are just busy putting out fire and being like the Monitor and people with greater overviews are still figuring it out.
So, yeah I do have a story in mind. I think I will do a few more one shot visits of certain worlds before I get that story started. Any questions or stuff will be addressed in story when I get to it so hold your horses. In the meanwhile let me know what you guys think. Did it come out good what do you guys like of this or other chapters. Do reactions seem right?