Item #: SCP - I
Name: Chrono Cog
Object Class: Euclid.
Appearance: Takes the form of an old antique watch that seemed to date back in the old 1800s, increasing odd looking with several cracks in the glass yet remains stable as it is and still works.
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a reinforced, climate-controlled containment chamber equipped with temporal anomaly monitoring devices. Access to SCP-XXXX is restricted to Level 4 personnel and requires written approval from the Site Director. Testing with SCP-XXXX is to be conducted in a controlled environment with strict adherence to temporal stability protocols.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an intricately designed pocket watch, estimated to date back to the 18th century. The watch exhibits no maker's mark or identifiable origin, adding to its enigmatic nature. The exterior is adorned with delicate engravings depicting celestial motifs and intricate clockwork mechanisms.
When the watch is wound, SCP-XXXX activates its anomalous properties, allowing the user to manipulate time. Users report a disorienting sensation as they are transported to the chosen temporal destination. SCP-XXXX's primary functions include:
1. **Temporal Regression:** Users can revisit specific moments from their past, observing events as an external observer without interacting with the environment.
2. **Temporal Prospection:** Users can catch glimpses of potential futures, presenting a range of possibilities based on current decisions and actions. These glimpses are often presented as fragmented scenes and may not represent a definitive outcome.
3. **Temporal Alteration:** Users can make limited alterations to the timeline, affecting events in the past or present. However, each modification leads to unforeseen consequences, creating temporal anomalies and diverging timelines.
Repeated use of SCP-XXXX by the same individual increases the complexity and severity of these consequences. The alterations can result in reality-bending anomalies, paradoxes, or even the creation of alternate timelines. Instances of SCP-XXXX-1, reality-distorting entities, have been observed in areas affected by temporal alterations.
Due to the potential for catastrophic outcomes, strict protocols govern SCP-XXXX's usage. Foundation researchers are actively studying the watch's mechanisms to better understand and control its effects. Ongoing efforts aim to develop countermeasures to mitigate the unintended consequences of temporal manipulation.
SCP-XXXX's origin remains unknown, and research is ongoing to uncover the purpose behind its creation and the source of its anomalous properties. As SCP-XXXX poses a significant risk to temporal stability, containment and research efforts are of the highest priority.