Lecture Notes: SCP-999 - SCP Foundation

Item Details

• Item #: SCP-999
• Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures

• SCP-999 can roam freely within the facility but must stay in its pen:
  • Between 8 PM - 9 PM for sleeping
  • During emergency lockdowns for safety
• Not allowed out at night or off facility grounds
• Pen maintenance:
  • Kept clean
  • Food replaced twice daily
• Personnel access:
  • Allowed inside SCP-999's holding area
  • Must not be assigned to other tasks or must be on break
• Interaction:
  • Play with SCP-999 when bored
  • Speak in a calm, non-threatening tone

Description

• SCP-999 is a large, amorphous, gelatinous mass of orange slime, weighing about 54kg (120 lbs)
• Consistency similar to peanut butter
• Size and shape are malleable; at rest, forms a dome 2m wide, 1m high
• Surface:
  • Thin, transparent membrane, .5cm thick
  • Highly elastic, hydrophobic
  • Can absorb liquids voluntarily
• Internal composition:
  • Viscous orange substance of unknown makeup
  • Capable of digesting organic material

Behavior

• Temperament: Playful, dog-like
• Reaction:
  • Approaches with elation
  • Embraces with pseudopods, emits gurgling/cooing noises
• Euphoria upon contact:
  • Immediate mild euphoria, intensifies with exposure
  • Lasts after separation
• Favorite activity: "Tickle-wrestling"
  • Envelops and tickles humans, stops upon request
  • No intentional harm, apologizes if accidental
• Special interest in unhappy or hurt individuals
  • Helps improve outlook for those with depression/PTSD
  • Potential for antidepressant development from slime

Dietary Preferences

• Prefers candy and sweets (M&Ms, Necco wafers)
• Eating method similar to amoeba
• Avoid caffeine:
  • Previous incident with cola caused hyperactivity and queasiness

Addenda

• Addendum SCP-999-A: SCP-999 should not consume caffeinated drinks
• Addendum SCP-999-B: Interaction with SCP-682 experiment:
  • SCP-999 introduced to SCP-682’s containment
  • SCP-682 initially dismissive, later expressed happiness
  • SCP-682 engaged in tickle fight, resulting in "laughter wave"
  • SCP-999 rescued personnel from SCP-682’s rampage
  • Despite incident, SCP-999 shows no fear of SCP-682
  • SCP-682’s reaction post-interaction was hostile

Experiment Notes

• Experiment with SCP-682 ended in facility breach, but noted as humorously unexpected
• Security footage requested by Dr.