Date: ██/██/20██
Location: Site-19, Administrative Wing, Records Department
Involved Personnel:
Junior Researcher Daniel Ashton (Designated SCP-9214)Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez (Deceased)Dr. Samuel Grant (Head of Records)Agent Parker (Security Response Team)Agent Davies (Security Response Team)
Anomalies Involved: SCP-9214 (Unclassified at time of incident)
Preamble: This report details the events leading to the discovery of Junior Researcher Daniel Ashton's anomalous nature, his subsequent breach of Foundation protocol, and the ensuing confrontation. The incident resulted in the death of one Foundation employee and revealed a previously unknown threat to personnel security.
Incident Timeline:
(08:00:00) Junior Researcher Daniel Ashton reported for duty at the Site-19 Records Department. Routine security checks, including biometric scans and cognitive assessment tests, yielded no anomalies.
(08:15:00) Ashton commenced his assigned tasks, which involved cataloging and digitizing recently declassified documents related to SCP-████.
(12:30:00) Ashton took his scheduled lunch break. Witnesses reported no unusual behavior.
(13:30:00) Ashton returned to the Records Department and resumed his work.
(15:45:00) Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez entered the Records Department to consult with Dr. Grant regarding a discrepancy in a recently filed report.
(15:50:00) Ramirez approached Ashton's workstation, requesting his assistance in locating a specific document. This is the last confirmed sighting of Archivist Ramirez alive.
(16:15:00) Dr. Grant, unable to locate Ramirez, initiated a search of the immediate area.
(16:20:00) Dr. Grant discovered Ashton alone in a restricted archive room, designated Archive-4B. This room housed highly classified documents pertaining to [REDACTED].
(16:22:00) Upon questioning by Dr. Grant, Ashton exhibited signs of agitation and provided inconsistent explanations for his presence in Archive-4B. He claimed to be searching for a document related to his assigned task, despite the fact that Archive-4B contains no records pertaining to SCP-████.
(16:25:00) Dr. Grant, suspecting a breach of protocol, contacted Site Security and requested immediate assistance.
(16:28:00) Agent Parker and Agent Davies arrived at the Records Department and attempted to detain Ashton for questioning.
(16:29:00) Upon being confronted by the security agents, Ashton became visibly distressed. His physical appearance began to fluctuate, exhibiting rapid and uncontrolled transformations. His skin shifted in texture and color, his facial features contorted, and his limbs elongated and retracted in a disturbing manner.
(16:29:30) Ashton, in a state of panic, lashed out at Agent Parker with surprising strength and speed, knocking him to the ground.
(16:29:45) Agent Davies attempted to subdue Ashton but was met with unexpected resistance. Ashton displayed an uncanny ability to mimic the movements and fighting styles of both agents, effectively countering their attempts to restrain him. His body displayed an unnatural flexibility and resilience, absorbing blows that would have incapacitated a normal human.
(16:30:00) Ashton broke free from Agent Davies' grasp and fled towards the emergency exit of the Records Department. Agent Davies, recovering quickly, pursued him.
(16:31:00) The security footage shows Ashton reach the emergency exit and violently, with unexpected strength for a Junior Researcher, throws the door open. In doing so, the alarm is triggered and the entire place starts to be filled with red lights and a strident sound.
(16:32:00) Agent Davies, in pursuit of Ashton, exited the Records Department and entered the main corridor of the Administrative Wing. He lost sight of Ashton momentarily due to the chaotic nature of the escape and the flashing emergency lights.
(16:33:00) Agent Davies rounded a corner and encountered a figure resembling Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez. The figure was standing in the middle of the corridor, seemingly disoriented.
(16:33:15) Agent Davies, believing the figure to be Ramirez, called out to her, asking if she was alright.
(16:33:30) The figure turned to face Agent Davies, and he immediately realized his mistake. The eyes were wrong - a solid, lifeless black, devoid of any human warmth or recognition.
(16:33:45) Before Agent Davies could react, the Ramirez-figure lunged at him with inhuman speed. Its hands, now elongated and tipped with sharp, claw-like protrusions, raked across his face, causing severe lacerations.
(16:34:00) Agent Davies, despite his injuries, managed to draw his sidearm and fire at the figure. The bullets, however, seemed to have little effect, passing through the figure's body with minimal resistance, as if it were composed of a semi-solid substance.
(16:34:15) The Ramirez-figure continued its assault, its movements becoming increasingly erratic and unpredictable. It slammed Agent Davies against the wall with enough force to crack the concrete, then attempted to pin him to the ground.
(16:34:30) Agent Parker, having recovered from Ashton's initial attack, arrived at the scene and witnessed the struggle. He immediately opened fire on the Ramirez-figure, aiming for its head.
(16:34:45) The bullets, again, seemed to have a reduced effect. However, one round struck the figure in the temple, causing it to stagger backward and emit a high-pitched screech. The sound was unlike anything either agent had ever heard, a mixture of a human scream and an electronic distortion.
(16:35:00) The Ramirez-figure, momentarily stunned, turned and fled down the corridor, disappearing around a corner.
(16:36:00) Agent Parker rushed to Agent Davies' aid. Agent Davies had sustained multiple lacerations and a possible concussion but was still conscious.
(16:45:00) Site-19 was placed on full lockdown. Mobile Task Force units were deployed to locate and apprehend the entity responsible for the attack, as well as the missing Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez.
(18:00:00) The body of Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez was discovered in a storage closet adjacent to Archive-4B. Cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head, consistent with a single, powerful blow.
(23:00:00) Despite an extensive search, the entity was not located. The lockdown was eventually lifted, but security remained at a heightened level.
Post-Incident Analysis:
The incident revealed the existence of an anomalous entity capable of mimicking human appearance and behavior with a high degree of accuracy. This entity, now designated SCP-9214, infiltrated Site-19 by impersonating Junior Researcher Daniel Ashton. The true identity and whereabouts of the real Daniel Ashton are currently unknown.
The entity's physical capabilities, including its enhanced strength, speed, and resilience, as well as its ability to mimic fighting styles, indicate a significant threat to Foundation personnel. Its resistance to conventional weaponry further compounds the danger it poses.
The high-pitched screech emitted by the entity when struck in the temple suggests a possible vulnerability, perhaps related to its neurological or sensory systems. Further research is required to determine the nature of this vulnerability and to develop effective countermeasures.
The circumstances surrounding the death of Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez remain unclear. While it is likely that she was killed by the entity, the precise motive for her murder is unknown. It is possible that she witnessed something she shouldn't have, or that her death was intended to create a distraction or to sow confusion. The use of her likeness in the attack on Agent Davies is also significant, suggesting a degree of tactical awareness and a willingness to exploit psychological vulnerabilities.
Addendum 9214-Alpha: Security Footage Analysis
Detailed analysis of security footage from the Records Department revealed subtle anomalies in "Ashton's" behavior prior to the incident. These anomalies were not readily apparent during initial observation but became evident upon frame-by-frame scrutiny.
"Ashton" exhibited fleeting micro-expressions that were inconsistent with his overall demeanor. These expressions included brief flashes of fear, anger, and confusion, often followed by a rapid return to a neutral expression.
"Ashton's" gait and movements were subtly different from those of the real Daniel Ashton, as captured in previous security footage. The entity's movements were slightly more fluid and precise, with an almost imperceptible economy of motion.
Voice analysis revealed subtle discrepancies between "Ashton's" speech patterns and those of the real Daniel Ashton. The entity's voice exhibited a slightly wider vocal range and a more consistent cadence, lacking the natural variations and hesitations present in normal human speech.
"Ashton" displayed an unusual proficiency with the Records Department's computer systems, navigating menus and accessing files with a speed and accuracy that exceeded his documented skill level. He also seemed to anticipate system prompts and responses, suggesting a familiarity with the interface that was inconsistent with his role as a Junior Researcher.
These subtle anomalies, while not conclusive on their own, provide further evidence of "Ashton's" anomalous nature and suggest a level of sophistication that is both impressive and concerning.
Addendum 9214-Delta: Autopsy report of Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez
During the examination, a small, almost imperceptible incision was discovered at the base of Senior Archivist Maria Ramirez's skull. This incision was not noted in the initial examination due to its location and the minimal external bleeding.
Further investigation revealed that a small portion of Ramirez's brain, specifically the hippocampus and a section of the temporal lobe, had been removed with surgical precision. The removal of this brain tissue would account for the memory loss and confusion exhibited by Ramirez in the moments before her death, if the Agent Davies's account were true, and also was not possible to notice it during her life.
The precision of the incision and the specific targeting of memory-related brain regions suggest a high level of anatomical and surgical knowledge on the part of the perpetrator. It is highly probable that SCP-9214 was responsible for this procedure, although the motive remains unclear. The current working hypothesis is that SCP-9214 was attempting to extract specific information from Ramirez's brain, although the nature of this information and whether the attempt was successful are unknown.
It is also possible that the memory-related problems caused were used to confuse Agent Davies and make him lower his guard.
This new information added another layer of complexity to the case. It appeared that SCP-9214 was not only capable of mimicking human appearance and behavior but also possessed advanced surgical skills and a specific interest in the memories of Foundation personnel. The implications of this discovery were deeply unsettling, suggesting that the entity's motives might extend beyond mere infiltration and information gathering.
The autopsy also discovered that on her clothes, specifically in the collar of her shirt, stuck to it by a strange, sticky substance, was a small piece of paper, with no more than one centimeter in diameter. The paper appeared to be blank at first, but when exposed to ultraviolet light, a single word written in Ancient Demonic became visible.
The word, when translated by Dr. Thorne's team, read: "Soon."