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Info
Title: SCP-2912-JP - Our Broken Mobile Spiritual Broken Gundam
Author: ©︎
stengan774
Year of Creation: 2020
Translator: 
Uncle Nicolini
Year of Translation: 2024
| Item #: SCP-2912-JP |
Level 3/2912-JP |
| Object Class: Safe |
Classified |
Central Park On September 11, 2001, in the city of Manhattan while it was pulled into an anomalous dimension.
Special Containment Procedures
In observance of the Hudson River Accord, SCP-2912-JP is not currently under the Foundation's control. The only actions the Foundation is permitted to carry out regarding SCP-2912-JP are creating reports and investigating SCP-2912-JP.
The management of SCP-2912-JP is carried out by the Central Park Management Committee, and National September 11th Site Management Center. The purpose of this is to preserve the monument and prevent deterioration, and the Foundation will conduct activities through the front company "Special Creative Park Organization" upon request from the aforementioned organizations.
Description
SCP-2912-JP is a large mechanical structure located in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. Although it is currently in a severely damaged state, it has been determined that SCP-2912-JP was once roughly humanoid in shape, and each part is assumed to have a different origin. For this reason, the Foundation has assigned each SCP-2912-JP part an individual number from SCP-2912-JP-1 to -5.
SCP-2912-JP-1: Torso/Right arm
The object's torso and right arm are a large combat humanoid prototype based on the "Hephaestus Model RX-78-2", manufactured by "Prometheus Mechanics", a subsidiary of GoI -014("Prometheus Labs"). The mechanical structure appears to have been modified. Modifications are mainly made by welding and screwing together a number of mechanical parts shown below.
- Pumps modeled after the heart and aorta
- Complex gearboxes
- Pressure valves
- Large tubes
- Pipes
- Gears
- Stylized hammer and chisel engraved plates
These modifications were carried out by adherents of the Manhattan-Staten United Diocese, one of the major denominations of the largest GoI-004A ("The Broken Church"), led by Father Nathan Fillmore.
Despite the fact that the prototype machine it is based on is equipped with artificial intelligence for autonomous control, there is a cockpit inside SCP-2912-JP-1's thoracic cavity which was intended for human use. This specification has existed since the design stage, but has no known origin. Theories proposed by researchers on the purpose of the cockpit have included: its use as a means to amplify the effects of thaumaturgic drive assistance, deal with complex situations that cannot be handled by AI, to be used for manual operation in emergencies, and to prevent design errors.
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SCP-2912-JP-2: Left arm
The object's left arm includes an outer armor made of a special alloy based on aluminium and mixed with multiple rare earth elements, and reinforced endoskeletal parts made by GoI-1115("Anderson Robotics") Inside SCP-2912-JP-2, there are traces of multiple armaments being installed, including a machine gun with no bullets left and a space that appears to have housed small missiles.
It has been pointed out that the structure of SCP-2912-JP-2 is similar to the general-purpose humanoid drive weapon TH-G Mk-II", produced by GoI-8024("Touheijyuukou")". The similarities are being investigated.
Additionally, the armor is engraved with a "&" symbol, as well as the following text.
Punch the shark.
SCP-2912-JP-3: Right leg
The object's right leg is a mechanical structure constructed from the remains of a Ultra-Heavy Engagement Chassis "Orange Suit" used by GoI-016 ("Global Occult Coalition"). The remains of the Orange Suit that constitutes SCP-2912-JP-3 are clearly unable to stand on their own, however, the mechanical structure is connected to an reinforced by an exoskeleton made of unknown material. It appears to be chitinous in appearance and contains DNA that is generally similar to humans, although it shows strong structural similarities to coral.
This material is likely an anomalous item and is currently being used as construction material by GoI-082("Mana Charitable Foundation"). It was likely integrated by utilizing hemomancy to increase its strength.
SCP -2912-JP-4: Left Leg
The left leg's structure made up of multiple junk parts, damaged metallic everyday items, and a large number of screws and nuts. Some of the materials that make up SCP-2912-JP-4 have metal tags and designated them as "Property of the Factory" and golden plated with a purple W attached.
The many parts that constitute SCP-2912-JP-4 are not welded together, instead, using various magical patterns drawn on the surface to create a single mechanical structure. Some of these patterns were used by members of GoI-α-019("Serpent's Hand") in battles with the Foundation in the past; and matches one discovered at the site of a former GoI-233("Herman Fuller's Circus of the Disquieting") location. Additionally, the Foundation is currently investigating the intent of the only non-functioning magical mechanism: "We were Magical."
SCP-2912-JP-5: Head
SCP -2912-JP is missing its head, and SCP-2912-JP-5 has, to date, not been recovered. According to Prometheus Mechanics' design, the main camera and antenna are located on the head. According to recovered records, SCP-2912-JP's head has been damaged at least twice; the second head was not manufactured by Prometheus Mechanics, and is designated as SCP-2912-JP-5.
Addendum.2912-JP.1 > Origin
| Specifications |
| Model number |
Hephaestus Model RX-78-2 |
| Crown height |
26.0m |
| Body weight |
63.2t |
| Total weight |
80.0t |
| Armor material |
Titanium alloy, tungsten alloy steel (joints) |
| Output |
6,380kW |
| Main engine |
Talos power engine, Ever Heart resonance engine (thaumaturgical drive assist) |
| Others |
Bardeen type AI-Birdeve for autonomous control |
"Hephaestus Model RX-78-2", which is the basis of SCP-2912-JP-1, is a large humanoid robot developed by Prometheus Mechanics. Since it is a prototype, it does not possess any clear armament in its design. However, according to Prometheus' internal documents, the primary intended use was as a weapon.
Due to the rapid growth of the paratech industry during the Cold War, automatons were attracting attention as a labor force in various industries such as the military, manufacturing, and services. The development of general-purpose humanoid automata intensified, and in later years Anderson Robotics' high-performance small humanoids, "Peregrine" and "Saker Series Android" were becoming popular, and miniaturization was becoming mainstream.
Prometheus Mechanics took the route of designing giant aircraft as their niche in the industry. During this process, the Hephaestus model series was developed. Among them, the latest was the RX-78, designed with the assumption that it would be mass produced, as it far surpassed any android of the same size at the time in terms of performance.
However, due to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the bursting of the Paratech bubble following the end of the Cold War, the entire Prometheus Labs Group fell into financial difficulties, and Prometheus Mechanics' top management cancelled the project. Accordingly, the three prototype aircraft, RX-78-1, -2, and -3, were stored in a warehouse owned by Prometheus Labs. Subsequent records are unclear as some documents were lost when Prometheus Mechanics went bankrupt in 1996.
The next time the RX-78 appeared on record was in 1999. The Collapse of the Veil brought on by the Persephone Event and the accompanying second paratech bubble caused the Prometheus Labs Group to make a major recovery in business performance. During the financial review process, it was discovered that three prototype machines had been stolen from the warehouse.
A later investigation by the Foundation revealed that after Prometheus Mechanics went bankrupt, the three prototypes were leaked onto the black market by members of GoI-012 ("Marshall, Carter & Dark, Inc."), who had infiltrated the company prior. PoI-2912-JP-A purchased the RX-78-2, the second of the three prototypes. Of the remaining two aircraft, it has been revealed that the RX-78-1 is owned by Toei Heavy Industries, who reverse engineered the RX-78-1 into the "TH-G Mk-II". It is believed that the creation of this object is the reason why the main parts of SCP-2912-JP-1 and SCP-2912-JP-2 are completely compatible. The whereabouts of the remaining RX-78-3 is currently under investigation, as there are signs that the purchase records have been tampered with.
Since the Foundation's discovery of SCP-1518-JP, the United Diocese of Manhattan-Staten has been under total surveillance. However, its members secretly obtained RX-78-2 without being discovered by the Foundation, stored it in a hangar beneath a church facility on Manhattan Island, and modified it. Additionally, PoI-2912-JP-A stated that the purpose of purchasing and modifying it was to "prepare for the coming Flesh Calamity".
Record 2001/09/19
Interview record: Fillmore- 1
Interviewed: PoI-2912-JP-A (Nathan Fillmore)
From the day His Holiness Bumaro first revealed the "scourge of the flesh," we began to prepare. Among what we needed as soon as possible was a new Colossus that would keep the flesh away and imbue itself with the power of God. This is the SCP-2912-JP-1 you are talking about.
Why did they go to the trouble of manufacturing it themselves and buying it on the black market? …Well, the Gulf of California was too far from us.
[Cut]
Construction progressed smoothly. However, a problem arose. When believers of MEKHANE build utilizing mystic means, something often goes awry. The person riding the colossus becomes slightly mentally abnormal. Unfortunately, the effects were too much for even the most senior priests to bear. However, the control AI allows for easy operation, but this drawback caused Colossus to fall into a slumber for a while.
Addendum.2912-JP.2 > Incident - September 11th
SCP-2912-JP is believed to have been established during a series of incidents related to the Manhattan Dimensional Collapse Terrorist Incident, which occurred on September 11, 2001, led by the core unit of GoI-003 ("Chaos Insurgency").
These inferences have been drawn from multiple records provided by Groups of Interest, Persons of Interest, and observation equipment not owned by the Foundation.
Because this group of records has accounted for a significant portion of the preparation of this report, the reviewing staff should be aware that the following report is not fully accurate, and may contain footnotes, errors, or inconsistencies.
— Maria Jones, Director, Records and Information Security Administration (RAISA)
At approximately 8:20 a.m. on September 11, the Manhattan Crisis began with the hijacking of five transcontinental passenger planes. At the same time, the United Diocese of Manhattan-Staten was holding an opening ceremony at its newly established church northeast of Central Park ("Jefferson Miller Church"). The ceremony featured the three main sects of the Church of the Broken God: GoI-004A ("Broken Church"), the oldest sect, GoI-004B ("Cogwork Orthodoxy"), which worships analog steam engines and clockwork; GoI-004C ("Maxwellist Church"), which interprets the deity as being established within a digital network. A sermon by led by PoI-2912-JP-A and a prayer for peace were planned, with many local residents attending. PoI-2912-JP-B, described in following Addenda, is believed to have participated in this.
Record 2001/09/19
Interview record: Fillmore- 2
Interviewed: PoI-2912-JP-A(Nathan Fillmore)
When the incident occurred? Yes, the Maxwellists were the first to fall. What can I say about them… they're delicate. At first, I didn't fully understand the situation. I learned about the WTC via communication from the First Church via steam cannon bullet communication sent by a priest.
Yes, Orthodox. We have a number of means of communication that do not rely on radio waves. Some of them are hard to believe exist in the 21st century. Anyway, as soon as I knew what was going on, I explained the situation to everyone gathered there and told them to go home and start packing as soon as possible.
Those who remained were our priests, devout believers in God's blessings, and those who were unable to return due to circumstances beyond their control. Most of them had homes in the southern part of the island, but Jude… The boy you call PoI-2912-JP-B simply said, "I don't want to go home."
Evacuation of the general public in central Manhattan Island began on the evening of September 11th, in response to the anomalous dimension that continued to expand since earlier in the day. The evacuation route proposed at the time was from the southeastern part of Manhattan Island to the United Nations Headquarters Building The route would move through Queens, and there was general agreement on its safety. The Foundation's evacuation guidance in accordance with this plan, along with the deployment of wide-area amnestics for sedation purposes proved effective. However, local traffic jams and riots could not be suppressed, and the large-scale evacuation of the public from central Manhattan would continue until the early hours of the 12th.
Evacuees from the central region flowed north, and public facilities such as parks and universities throughout the area were opened up as temporary evacuation centers. In this situation, Jefferson Miller Church also began accepting refugees, mainly members of the Church of the Broken God.
Addendum.2912-JP.3 > Attack - September 12th
At around 3:00 am on September 12th, the entire Manhattan area was hit by a large-scale power outage. This was due to the Chaos Insurgency attacking power generation facilities around the island, including the Harlem River Yard Power Plant. Although the Foundation had anticipated an attack and had placed defenses at critical power-related facilities, sporadic suicide bombings by members of the Chaos Insurgency and the eventual use of SCP-1068, many power generation facilities were downed. Additionally, loss of utilities such as water and gas was recorded in some areas due to similar attacks.
Record 2001/09/19
Interview record: Fillmore- 3
Interviewed: PoI-2912-JP-A(Nathan Fillmore)
Many of the evacuees had special abilities. Probably because SoHo is nearby. There was a circus man who breathed fire, and also a magician who summoned rain. What Jude had was the ability to manipulate electricity. As you know, electricity is essential for Maxwellists. They had the audacity to ask Jude to become a living generator.
What surprised me was how willingly Jude followed their instructions. I asked why.
"I'm a geek and an anomaly anyway, so it's normal for me to be treated poorly,'' Jude said, mocking himself. At that moment, I could definitely hear the sound of his heart rusting and creaking.
I admonished him. Regardless of his perceived status, all people are unfinished individuals, and compared to the great machine that is formed by combining them, they are nothing more than minute parts.
I took his hand and opened the door to the underground hangar. Inside the vast hangar, a large number of believers were busy working, and in the center was the Colossus. Yes, that is SCP-2912-JP-1 you are talking about. There, for the first time, Jude showed a look of surprise and joy that befits his age.
Then, the attack began.
Around noon on September 12th, the first major offensive by multiple hostile entities took place. These hostile entities included demonic entities, Chaos Insurgency combatants, paratechnological weapons, and objects both known and unknown, some of which attacked the Jefferson Miller Church. Members of the Church of the Broken God, including PoI-2912-JP-A, have testified that they temporarily left SCP-2912-JP-1 and headed for the surface to engage with the enemy. The following is alog recorded by members of the Maxwellist Church.
Record 2001/09/12 - Maxwellist Log-1
Members:
- Manhattan-Staten United Diocese Broken Church Sect "Father" Nathan Fillmore (PoI-2912-JP-A)
- Manhattan-Staten United Diocese Gear Mikage Orthodoxy "Militant" Mary Stusey
- United Diocese of Manhattan-Staten Maxwellist Church Marcus Sparks
Mechanical enemies climbing the barricades.
[Begin Log]
[From the vantage point, multiple hostile entities can be seen approaching the church. They include a giant demonic entity, a cat-foot demonic entity, a demonic entity similar to a giant Jason Statham head, and a Mongolian cavalry unit.]
Mary Stussy: Deploy the Iron Wall!
[A lump of iron protrudes in an arc from the road in front of the church. The progress of the hostile entities is temporarily blocked.]
PoI-2912-JP-A: Militant, the holy oil is ready.
[Jefferson Miller Church members each hold a pail and a ladle filled with a hot liquid that appears to be industrial lubricant.]
Mary Stusey: Not yet. Draw them in!
[Multiple hostile entities begin to climb over the barricade.]
Mary Stussy: Now, start anointing!
[Members of the Church of Jefferson Miller simultaneously project lubricant onto the hostile entities. It doesn't seem to have much of a theological effect, but the demonic entities suffer damage, likely due to its high temperature.]
Mary Stussy: Ready for second shot!
Marcus Sparks: Could you please stop spending so much money? The holy oil reserves here are low.
Mary Stussy: What a useless interjection by a technician in the Militant-Faithful, and this coming from a geezer like me!
Marcus Sparks: We're in charge! If you continue to use it in such a wasteful manner, you're the ones who will end up rusting due to oil leaks.
Mary Stussy: This is a battlefield, not a warehouse! If we hold back now, we won't be able to protect what we need!
Marcus Sparks: It's a matter of efficiency! There must be a better weapon!
[Mary Stussy blows up oil-laced steam from her body, and Marcus Sparks makes a humming sound as his eyes glow red] **
PoI-2912-JP-A: Both of you calm down. Please. What is needed now is unity, not discord. The situation is chaotic, but if we work together, I'm sure—
[He is drowned out by a deep electrical sound. The source of the sound is a large entity resembling a centipede made up of a series of luminescent 1m3 cubes.]
Marcus Sparks: That's… It's like Centipede..
PoI-2912-JP-A: Do you know anything about it?
Marcus Sparks: Ah, an urban legend I saw on Parawatch. There's a game cabinet that sucks out the souls of the children that have played it and summons the demons that dwell within…
Mary Stussy: Shit, it's coming this way.
[The centipede-shaped hostile entity begins to advance towards the Jefferson Miller Church. The barricades of demonic entities, rubble, and iron blocks in the path appear to disintegrate into voxels and disappear the moment they touch the entity's jaws]
Marcus Sparks: Evacuate! All members, evacuate!
Mary Stussy: I we pull back here, what will happen to the believers behind us!?
Marcus Sparks: Are you planning on letting your men die in vain?
PoI-2912-JP-A: Until this moment—
[The church building suddenly splits into two, and a mechanical arm emerges towards the approaching centipede-shaped entity. It grasps the body of the entity and lifts it up. SCP-2912-JP-1 slowly emerges from the church.]
Marcus Sparks: Is that thing moving?!
Mary Stussy: What the hell? The Colossus is moving? Who on earth is on board?!
[SCP-2912-JP-1 generates a slight electrical discharge from its armor's surface, causing crackling sparks.]
PoI-2912-JP-A: …Jude?
[End of Recording]
Record 2001/09/12 - Maxwellist Log-2
[Start Recording]
[Note: This record was created by members of the Church of Maxwellism. This is the communication record between PoI-2912-JP-A and control AI-Birdeve.]
[WANisGreat ] Call: Birdeve
[Birdeve] Is there something you need, sir?
[WANisGreat] Could you explain the situation and why you started acting on your own?
[Birdeve] The control system of our RX-78-2 is currently being forcibly manipulated by electromagnetic attacks.
[WANisGreat] Shit. Command: Stop
[Birdeve] For unknown reasons, the command cannot be executed.
[WANisGreat] Command: Stop. Command: Stop
[Birdeve] The command cannot be executed for an unknown reason.
[WANisGreat] Why?
[?mAA] Don't disturb me.
[WANisGreat] Jude? Is that you?
[?mAA] Yes.
[WANisGreat] Why did you do this?
[?mAA] I can fight too.
[WANisGreat] Don't do anything brash. Are you—
[?mAA] stupid? You're just scared
[?mAA] of me
[?mAA] Everyone's like this
[?mAA] No one knows don't try
[?mAA] I can do it
[WANisGreat] Wait
[?mAA] It's not just about cellphones
[End of recording]
Record 2001/09/12 - Maxwellist Log-3
[Begin Log]
[00m00s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 emerges from the church, holding the centipede-type hostile entity.
[00m04s-] The entity wriggles and attempts to destroy SCP-2912-JP-1 with its jaws or free itself, but fails because its head is gripped by SCP-2912-JP-1.
[00m13s-] SCP-2912-JP-1's upper left arm is irradiated with a high-power laser beam, and SCP-2912-JP-1 shifts its line of sight away from the entity in a panic. As the camera's viewpoint follows the trajectory of the laser light, a formation of Cybernetically enhanced Mauritius Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) aim their cannons at SCP-2912-JP-1. All dodos are equipped with Roman-style armor painted with Chaos Insurgency patterns.
[00m39s-] A marching band, including multiple humans and demon entities, appears from behind the dodos. The music emitted by the marching band possesses a cognitohazardous effect, and surrounding Chaos Insurgency and Jefferson Miller Church members who seem to have sensed this temporarily retreat.
[01m02s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 throws the entity at the marching band, causing its members to collapse. The pilot, PoI-2912-JP-B, does not seem to be affected by its cognitohazard. A cloud of dust flies up, and from within it appears a an entity wearing huge armor with a Rising Sun flag with the word "anomaly" written in the center on its back.
[01m37s-] The armored entity charges towards SCP-2912-JP-1, holding a Japanese sword on its waist. SCP-2912-JP-1 attempts to evade, but is unable to dodge and suffers small damage on its left arm.
[01m53s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 generates a powerful electromagnetic surge in its right hand. The electromagnetism acts on the surrounding rubble, building a sword-shaped weapon. SCP-2912-JP-1 fights back against the armored entity using this sword-like weapon, but the armored entity has the upper hand.
[04m49s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 takes a few paces backwards, picks up a Dodo who has lost the will to fight, then fires a laser at the armored entity. Most of the emitted lasers miss, but for unknown reasons this causes the armored entity's behavior to become unstable.
[06m17s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 cuts the unstable armor entity with its sword-like weapon. The entity disappears as if disintegrating. Following this, the surrounding hostile entities begin to retreat.
[07m03s-] PoI-2912-JP-A steps forward and calls for SCP-2912-JP-1 to return. SCP-2912-JP-1 responds to this by raising its middle finger, then walks away and out of field of view.
[Playback ends]
Addendum.2912-JP.4 > Isolation - September 13th
At around 8:00 a.m. on September 13 , the Foundation established contact with the rest of Manhattan Island via wired communication through SCP-3216. According to the status report, as of 8:00 a.m., the war against the hostile entities was in a temporary stalemate, and although fighting continued, there was limited peace as a result.
Record 2001/09/13 - Maxwellist Log-4
[Begin log]
[Note: This record is a communication record between PoI-2912-JP-A and control AI-Birdeve via Maxwellist Church members.]
[WANisGreat] Call: Birdeve
[Birdeve] Is there anything you need, sir?
[WANisGreat] What's the situation now?
[Birdeve] Location information: Could not be obtained.
[Birdeve] Our aircraft, RX-78-2, is in a state of sleep at an unknown location.
[WANisGreat] Well…what about Jude?
[Birdeve] From what I see, he appears to be sleeping in the cockpit.
[WANisGreat] Can you start up on your own and come back?
[Birdeve] Control System: Locked.
[Birdeve] I'm sorry. Seems difficult to implement.
[WANisGreat] Got it. Is there anything else you can tell me?
[Birdeve] Yes. The boy who has been referred to as "Jude" seems to have frequent nightmares.
[Birdeve] I also detected a slight tear on the boy's cheek.
[WANisGreat] ….Okay. Please report back if you find anything.
[Birdeve] Understood. Sir.
[End of recording]
At around 9:20 a.m., a second large-scale offensive was launched. This included a significant increase in demonic entities due to the accelerated expansion of the SCP-2911-JP designated area, and multiple giant entities designated UE-1109 exhibited confirmed destructive activities, turning the tide against Foundation forces.
Record 2001/09/19
Interview record: Fillmore- 4
Interviewed: PoI-2912-JP-A (Nathan Fillmore)
The enemy increased in number and attacked us with ferocious force. Fires of colors I had never seen before, men in SWAT clothes threw UFO-like objects, kangaroos bounced as the earth rumbled, buildings were obliterated, and thick fog froze the area. . Meanwhile, Jude's Colossus reappeared. Probably trying to protect us.
But……. I still don't know how to describe what suddenly appeared after. Just by its presence, something in the world was fundamentally changed. My thoughts were painted over, and a tremor ran through my entire body, similar to the fear of the ancient darkness felt by primitive humans. I'm sure… no matter how many words I try, unless you were there, you wouldn't be able to understand what I saw. …If there is one thing I can say for sure.
The monster, which could be mistaken for a god, was blood-red.
Record 2001/09/13 - UIU-NY
Hearing record by Federal Bureau of Investigation Unusual Incidents Unit
Attendees:
Elaine Schott, Unusual Incidents Unit investigator,
Howard Packard, Foundation-FBI Liaison
Jessica Eckert Freelance Civilian Psychometrician
Interviewed:
Suspect Derek O'Brien (Chief Petty Officer, United States Coast Guard)
Liaison Officer Notes: Derek O'Brien is suspected of being an associate of the Chaos Insurgency. During the recent interrogation, Derek O'Brien lost consciousness due to memetic control by the CI, so little information was obtained. This interrogation is an attempt to search deep memories and obtain further information.
<Begin Log>
O'Brien: [The suspect is put into a somnambulant state and placed on a bed.]
Eckert: Let's get started. Basically, you can interview him through me. When I use my abilities too deeply, I go into a kind of trance state, but even in that state I respond to requests one by one.
Schott: Understood.
Packard: Well, first of all… The cargo that O'Brien carried and its destination.
Eckert: [Puts her hand on the suspect's forehead] There are many things… Not just things, but people too. He was a courier to Manhattan Island.
Schott: I investigated the details of the people the other day. Ask for details about something.
Eckert: A general heat-insulating container, an Arabian carpet, a weapon — I don't know the details. There are things that look like ordinary rifles, and there are even swords with blades shaped like flames. Next is the candlestick…. A dark red pedestal with some kind of Chinese characters engraved on it — "The firebrand"? I'll make a note of the pattern for later. There's something else…wait, there's a box.
Packard: A box?
Eckert: Yes. It looks like it's made of stone.
O'Brien: [The suspect begins to sweat profusely]
Eckert: He asked where he should take it… But no one knew about it. So, he reached into the box and…
O'Brien: [Suspect screams loudly]
Schott: Is he awake?
Eckert: [Removes her hand from the suspect's forehead] No, this seems like a memory he doesn't want touched. I think it's more likely that he forgot about it himself, or that he sealed it away.
Packard: Hmm, sealed? Is it different from mental protection?
Eckert: Yeah… This is rather primitive—I can't really put it into words. This is the first time I've come across this kind of thing. If we were to probe beyond this point, we would need to use deep psychometry. The depiction becomes more abstract because it touches on unconscious sensations.
Schott: No problem, the guys in white coats will take care of interpreting the words later.
Eckert: Understood. Let's get back to it. [Puts her hand on the suspect's forehead]
Eckhart: The box is warmer than it looks. Human body heat? No, something hotter and more wonderful poured out. The surface is pulsating… More inside—-[Screams]
O'Brien: [Suspect screams at the same time]
Schott: This is bad. Stop!
Packard: Okay, I'll rip it off.
O'Brien: [Suspect is pulled away from Eckert] Red! Red! Blood! That box is made of blood, bones, and tendons suppressed by mixed coagulant!
Eckhart: I saw the great abyss. It shouldn't have existed. It wasn't supposed to exist.
Schott: What the hell is going on──
O'Brien: Its roar no longer fears any man, but threatens all others!
Eckert: The Saturn Deer was no exception. All things trembled at the impending doom.
[Both Schott and Packard leave the interrogation room to call for backup.]
O'Brien: The broken pieces turn to dust, the dragon flesh is devoured, and only one light remains!
Eckhart: We has stained thousands of battlefields with blood, deceived tens of thousands of souls, and now we descend once again into the forest of lies.
O'Brien: How delightful! A garden of man's handiwork. A distortion that imitates nature!
Eckhart: The King will deny and destroy all things, by his great malice. All order will return to chaos by the King's utter hatred.
O'Brien: Shormaush Urdal, Khahrahk of old, Khnith-hgor of darkness, and blood! Reveal yourself!
Eckhart: Please end all life, O Scarlet King.
<End Recording>
Liason's Note: After this audio recording ended, both O'Brien and Eckert were taken into custody in an unconscious state.
Anomaly Observation Report
Visualized reading of Akiva radiation.
Observation Point: Area around Central Park
Anomaly Type: Measurement value overflow
Observation Time: September 13th 07:13 AM (local time)
Threat Level Determination: Red ●
Event summary: Steady-state observations by the Department of Tactical Theology's Brennan-Tenyu Shinsuke Counters have measured large-scale halation of Akiva radiation in the area surrounding Central Park. The exact values are unknown due to numerical overflow of the instruments. Since the predicted distribution of spatial Hume values observed at the same time suggested that the origin of the observation anomaly was a being analogous to a divine entity, said being was tentatively designated UE-1110.
Record 2001/09/13 - Maxwellist Log-5
Note:
[Begin Log]
[00m00s-] UE-1110 appears. The entity emits a cognitohazardous glow, with seven streaks of light surrounding it.
[00m24s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 uses a sword-like weapon to slash at UE-1110. However, the attack passes through the irregularly distorted UE-1110. The entity emits a high-pitched sound similar to a toddler's laughter.
[01m34s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 swings the sword-like weapon again, but UE-1110 momentarily moves behind it, and the sword-shaped structure is destroyed by the spatial distortion that occurs.
[02m19s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 emits magnetic force and projects debris towards UE-1110. The debris traces the surface of UE-1110 and does not appear to cause any damage. The entity emits a high-pitched sound similar to a toddler's laughter.
[01m48s-] UE-1110 generates a shockwave in all directions while emitting a low sound similar to a bell or a roar, destroying surrounding structures and damaging SCP-2912-JP-1. SCP-2912-JP-1's functional evaluation drops to 72% by visual estimation.
[02m17s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 attempts to restore the aircraft to an upright position after being knocked down by the shock wave, but due to a phenomenon probably caused by the gravitational anomaly, its left leg is placed at the top and it is stuck floating upside down. UE-1110 emits a high-pitched sound similar to a toddler's laughter.
[02m40s-] The seven light streaks circling around UE-1110 transform into an entity that roughly resembles a human hand, crushing SCP-2912-JP-1's left arm and right leg as if to rip them off.
[03m53s-] SCP-2912-JP-1 is swung around with its left leg suspended. UE-1110 emits a high-pitched sound similar to an infant's laughter, and the object's left leg is destroyed.
[04m37s-] When the camera changes its perspective, SCP-2912-JP-1 is on the ground, making creaking sounds. Ethereal elemental fuel fluid leaks out of it, and smoke smolders from the slightly melted surface of the aircraft. At this point, SCP-2912-JP-1's functional evaluation is 0%, and it is considered completely inert.
[05m03s-] UE-1110 emits a high-pitched sound similar to a toddler's laughter.
[End of playback]
Record 2001/09/13 - Maxwellist Log-6
Members:
- Manhattan-Staten United Diocese Broken Church Sect "Fr. " Nathan Fillmore (PoI-2912-JP-A)
- United Diocese of Manhattan-Staten Cogwork Orthodoxy "Militant" Mary Stusey
- United Diocese of Manhattan-Staten Maxwellist Marcus Sparks
- Jude Kriyot (PoI -2912-JP-B)
[Begin Log]
[Members of the Jefferson Miller Church surround the destroyed SCP-2912-JP-1, and carry PoI-2912-JP-B from the cockpit.]
Marcus Sparks: Is the pilot safe?
Mary Stussy: It's a wonder there's any flesh left after being so brutally beaten.
PoI-2912-JP-A: [Silence]
[PoI-2912-JP-B is brought out in front of the three people]
PoI-2912-JP-B: …… What.
Mary Stussy: Well, boy, you've done as you pleased. Are you prepared to have your body, which you were lucky enough to have survived, torn to pieces?
Marcus Sparks: I'm a little annoyed, but I agree with you on this one.
PoI-2912-JP-B: What! Do what you want! As if that's going to do anything—
[PoI-2912-JP-A punches PoI-2912-JP-B in the face.]
PoI-2912-JP-A: Enough, you idiot. What, do you think you're Superman, running around all by yourself!?
PoI-2912-JP-B: Uh, huh…
PoI-2912-JP-A: Listen, you're still a child. Why do you want to carry the world on your shoulders? We were so worried…
[PoI-2912-JP-B sniffles and begins weeping.]
PoI-2912-JP-B: I wanted to protect everyone. I thought that if I used the robot, I could protect you. But I lost my temper and ended up ruining everything. Birdeve saved me at the last minute using the emergency system. But, but…
[PoI-2912-JP-B presents the damaged Birdeve interface.]
PoI-2912-JP-B: Sorry…
[PoI-2912-JP-A hugs PoI-2912-JP-B]
PoI-2912-JP-A: It's okay, Jude. I forgive you. Mark, can you fix Birdeve?
Marcus Sparks: Hmmm… I see. The memory and CPU are okay. Only the gaff was burnt. Right now, it's easy to fix by just putting it into sleep mode.
Mary Stussy: Hmph. In any case, since we lost the Colossus, we have to find another way to defend ourselves.
[Mary Stussy points to UE-1110. UE-1110 emits a pulsing sound and continuously absorbs red mist composed of surrounding water vapor, sulfur, base metals, vaporized lower alcohols, and the blood of unknown entities.]
Mary Stussy: It's maturing. Its gradually materializing and appearing in this world. Even if it is technically just an infant now, it will eventually break out of its cradle and bring about destruction.
PoI-2912-JP-A: I guess the Colossus' attack was just annoying it…
Mary Stussy: All we have to do is give it a hard blow to get it out of bed.
Marcus Sparks: I see… Okay, let's take a seat!
Mary Stussy: Hey, where are you going at a time like this?
Marcus Sparks: Hey Militant, help me too! I've come up with a way to beat that red guy!
[Marcus Sparks and Mary Stussy leave the field of view.]
PoI-2912-JP-A: …They're gone.
PoI-2912-JP-B: Hey, Father. Why did that priest talk like that?
PoI-2912-JP-A: Huh? …Ah, this is the basics. It might be a problem for him as a priest, but his father's education was poor.
PoI-2912-JP-B: No, that's better. There was something suspicious about the way he spoke.
PoI-2912-JP-A: Haha. Really. I think I'll try preaching in this tone next time. …However, I don't know if that time will come.
[PoI-2912-JP-A glares at UE-1110.]
PoI-2912-JP-A: My family have always been priests here in Manhattan. I grew up here and love it more than anything. That's why I get angry when such a shitheel makes such a big stink. In order to protect my hometown, I absolutely have to defeat it. Mary and Mark also make fun of me, but deep down they must be desperate.
PoI-2912-JP-B: But, that robot was the strongest, right? How are we going to—
[PoI-2912-JP-A picks up a warhammer shaped like a welded gear.]
PoI-2912-JP-A: It's simple. Don't give up. We will continue to scream out hope until our last breath.
[End of playback]
By the afternoon of September 13th, Foundation/GOC defense forces were at a clear disadvantage. Although preparations were underway for an invasion operation from outside Manhattan Island with reinforcements, the expansion of the trans-dimensional area designated SCP-2911-JP failed to be effectively suppressed due to lack of supplies and personnel. As a result, the number of demonic entities exploded, and 75% of Manhattan Island, in addition to the Hudson River coastal area, became an anomalous zone. In addition, the Horizon Initiative, which was responsible for theological protection, notified the Foundation that the large-scale barrier that had been deployed earlier had collapsed due to the appearance of UE-1110.
In response to this situation, the defense forces decided to abandon Central Park, which had previously functioned as a front-line base, and retreat to areas such as Columbia University and Harlem. This meant that the Jefferson Miller Church, which had previously been behind the front lines, was now completely isolated among the enemy forces.
Record 2001/09/13 - Maxwellist Log-7
[Begin Log]
[00m00s-] Members of the Jefferson Miller Church attack UE-1110 using a weapon which appears to be a steam engine-powered trebuchet, but they are interrupted by crow-shaped demon entities with human heads and fail.
[02m44s-] Multiple SCP-3008-2 entities appear from surrounding buildings, shouting the phrase "Customers, please refrain from playing with the displayed items.", approaching the trebuchet and its operators with hostile intent.
[03m34s-] To protect the trebuchet, members of the Jefferson Miller Church, including PoI-2912-JP-A who is equipped with a war hammer, engage the SCP-3008-2 entities. With the cooperation of the evacuees who had been sheltered at Jefferson Miller Church, the trebuchet is maintained.
[06m49s-] The trebuchet launches debris at UE-1110. The moment the debris makes contact, it distorts and disappears. There is no change in UE-1110, and the members of the Church of Jefferson Miller are visibly disappointed.
[08m18s-] A yellow signal flare is launched by an unknown party. The number of SCP-3008-2 manifestations increases significantly, and the forces of the Church of Jefferson and Miller begin to gradually retreat.
[013m37s-] A large cruiser missile lands in the area, causing an explosion. This explosion destroys the trebuchet, causes the majority of SCP-3008-2 instances to disappear, and blows PoI-2912-JP-A out of sight of the video recording.
[End of playback]
Record 2001/09/19
Interview record: Fillmore-5
Interviewed: PoI-2912-JP-A (Nathan Fillmore)
I was blown away by the explosion, and I don't remember how much time had passed when I woke up. However, when I woke up, I felt a gust of wind from behind.
When I turned around, I saw the stairs leading to the basement and noticed that the wind was coming from there. Yes, there is certainly nothing surprising about that. However, out of all the scenery I see every day, there was no way such a staircase would ever be there. It had existed before I knew it…or had I forgotten? ……sorry. Maybe I was confused at that time. That would be strange. I felt nostalgic for something that shouldn't exist.
The stairs were dusty and dim, the only light flickering unreliably. I looked over and saw a metal hatch at the end of the stairs and down the hallway. I tried to get a better look, but my attempts were interrupted by the screams of the demons attacking me.
While I was distracted by the stairs, I was surrounded by demons. As I reached for my warhammer to stand up again, a roar rang out. It seemed to be coming from the stairs, or more specifically, it seemed like the hatch was being slammed from inside with great force.
The demons also flinched and stared in the direction of the stairs. Eventually, there was a particularly loud sound, and the hatch was blown into the sky. What happened next was swift, but I remember it clearly. Coming out of the hatch was a thin white man with blond hair and gray eyes. He wore only simple clothes and iron jewelry, and his exposed skin was covered in tattoos that looked like demonic faces. The man took out a sword-like object from his own shadow and slashed at the demons around him, or tore them apart with his bare hands, wiping them out. Everything was over in an instant, and the blown hatch finally fell to the ground with a loud metallic sound.
The hatch had just one word written on it: Able.
Record 2001/09/13 - Maxwellist Log-8
[Note: The text below is a transcription of what appeared on a slip of paper that was included in the Cogwork Orthodox Church's Steam Cannon Communications. It should be noted that this paper was destroyed automatically via unknown means.]
Hello, dear new people. I am Gallant of the "Association." If possible, I would like you to call me Dr. Gallant, as I am a parascientist.
Let me be frank. I am trying to help you. Did the demon's coffin reach you properly? I hope it helped.
The world is infinitely accelerating toward instability, and people fear the change. But fear is never the answer. That is why we are challenging fear right here in Manhattan, right now. Even in a world that seems crazy, with love, courage, and an understanding that is willing to go hand in hand with the unknown, if only for a moment, the world will arc toward justice.
I have already made arrangements through old contacts. We should be ready tomorrow. Let us rise again. Together, we can make this world a little better than it is.
Addendum.2912-JP.5 > Unity - September 14
Note
Honestly this is where the inconsistencies in the information start to get really bad. If we organize the information chronologically, a 4.5-ton piece of scrap iron is calculated to have traveled more than 10 km in two minutes, or a person is described from one point of view, but from another point of view, he or she should not exist in the first place. The problem is that in Manhattan at the time, the contradiction could be valid. It was connected to another dimension, it was crawling with wish-fulfilling demons, and the reality structure was rattled with dimensional engineers and sorcerers opening portals from many directions. …… In short, anything could have happened.
But as a result, SCP-2912-JP was up and running again. That much is certain.
— Andrew Stings, Compiler, Unknown Materials/Cataloging Room
The entity believed to be related to the origin of SCP-2912-JP-2 (left arm) was first sighted off the western coast of Manhattan Island at approximately 6:00 AM on September 13. At that time, Foundation vessels anchored at regular intervals were engaged in neutralizing the unstable reality by synchronously operating their onboard Scranton Reality Anchors in an effort to halt the trans-dimensional erosion off Manhattan Island. It was also the duty of these foundation vessels to deal with the aquatic-type demon entities that were also attempting to invade off the island.
Record 2001/09/14 - 060338
Members:
- Foundation Fleet Command Donald Crossman
- SCPS Providence Crew Johnny Kurosaka
[Begin Log]
[Note: 10 minutes and 18 seconds before this communication, there was a message from SCPS Providence that they were engaged in a battle with a horde of fish-type demonic entities]
SCPS Providence: This is Providence. Command has responded.
Foundation Fleet Command: Providence, what happened?
SCPS Providence: Ah, reinforcements.
Foundation Fleet Command: Providence cannot respond to requests for reinforcements.
SCPS Providence: No, no, reinforcements have arrived.
Foundation Fleet Command: We haven't detected this at all. Providence, please describe what that ship looks like.
SCPS Providence: Well, it's more of a fishing boat than a ship.
Foundation Fleet Command: Sorry, Providence, please repeat that one more time.
SCPS Providence: A large number of fishing boats are fighting the aquatic demons.
[SCPS Providence video recording: A person standing on a medium fishing boat attempts to capture a fish-like demon entity by throwing a cast net and fishing hook at it. The sides of some fishing boats are painted with the words "Fulton Paranormal Fisheries Association (FPFA)". The boat at the head of the group of fishing boats is a squid fishing boat, and is painted all black except for the lights.]
Foundation Fleet Command: Please issue a warning to avoid civilian casualties.
[SCPS Providence video recording: A man wearing Japanese clothing stands at the bow of the black fishing boat. On the man's back is a single kanji character "闇" dyed in white. An aquatic demonic entity jumps out of the water to attack him.]
Unknown Man: Keeeeeeee!
[The man quickly cuts up the fish-shaped demon entity with a knife taken from his pocket. This action is similar to a type of fish processing known as "triple-cutting."]
SCPS Providence: Command, whether or not they are civilians is highly debatable.
[SCPS Providence video record: A junk boat painted with the words "Banquet Dragon" clearly uses thaumaturgy, floating hot oil in the air to deep-fry fish-shaped demon entities. A yakatabune with "Ambrose" painted on it is serving fish-shaped demon entities caught by other fishing boats to unknown customers. Additionally, a fishing boat flying a large green fishing flag with the notation "JOICLE soul~E'' throws what appears to be a bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) into the water. The tuna explodes, keeping the fish-shaped demon entities at bay.]
SCPS Providence: Those fishing boats seem to be protecting themselves from the demons with something similar to scales wrapped around their hulls.
[SCPS Providence video recording: A huge battleship appears from behind a group of fishing boats. The battleship's left side of the bridge is painted white with the letters "SPC".]
SCPS Providence: Headquarters, I wonder if it would be better to stop the battleships.
Foundation Fleet Command: Of course. Ask about their affiliation and purpose.
SCPS Providence: Understood. (Switches radio) This is SCPS Providence. This area is occupied by the Foundation. Please promptly clarify your affiliation.
Unknown Battleship: We are the "Center".
SCPS Providence: Please state your purpose for approaching this area.
Unknown Battleship: There's a shark here.
SCPS Providence: Shark? No, there's no shark here—
[Video recording of SCPS Providence: A huge selachian-shaped demonic entity appears in front of Providence. In response, the deck of the battleship opens and an entity resembling a left arm with clenched fist similar to SCP-2912-JP-2 appears.]
Unknown Battleship: It's a shark. Punch it.
[SCPS Providence video recording: SCP-2912-JP-2 is ejected from the battleship propelled by a rocket jet, pierces the giant fish-shaped demon entity, and crushes it.]
[Playback ends]
SCP-2912-JP-3 (right leg) is the Ultra-Heavy Engagement Chassis No. 8 Harding worn by How, a member of the Global Occult Coalition Strike Team 9999 "Maximum Damage". Although How went missing in battle Despite going missing, the following records suggest that SCP-2912-JP-3's formation took place approximately 2 hours before the start of the battle.
Record 2001/09/14 - 090301
Records from Site-28 Forward Command Post
Members:
- Strike Team 9999 "Maximum Damage" Member How
Notes: This log was recorded by How using the Global Occult Union's standard recording equipment, which he had in his possession. The recording device was recovered by the Foundation task force that recovered How.
[Begin Log]
ST9999-How: Station Command, this is How. Strike Team Four Nine, can you hear me? Please respond.
ST9999-How: No, the communication line is fucked up.
ST9999-How: Current location unknown. It probably isn't Chatham Street, but I was sent here as a result of being knocked into a portal. I can't see the demon in the valley between the buildings, but as far as I can see with VERITAS, I'm still in Manhattan. Damn it.
ST9999-How: Luckily, I'm not dead yet, thanks to my Orange Suit. Thanks to APSPP and SSFC, I can talk like this without crying out in pain. I just can't feel anything from my chest down.
ST9999-How: I have a cool head, and with this amount of bloodloss, I can calculate how long it will take for me to die. This is pathetic.
[Testimony by How: For a while afterwards, How attempted to exit his Ultra-Heavy Engagement Chassis, attempted to treat his injuries, and used flares to call for help. All these attempts end in failure.]
ST9999-How: Repeat. If you can hear this transmission, please come to my rescue. And do it soon. I've had the recording running for a while now, so if anyone picks it up, please tell my fiancé, Annabeth Harris, that I'm sorry for messing up our wedding next week, and that I'll see her soon.
Unidentified Woman: Oh, there he is
[Testimony by How: Three individuals appear from the corner of the street: "a middle-aged European man in a gray suit," "an Asian woman wearing a kimono and glasses," and "a young man with some kind of religious symbol tattooed on his cheek," (Listed in this report as an Unidentified middle-aged man, an Unidentified Woman, and Unidentified Young Man.)]
Unidentified middle-aged man: I see. It looks like I succeeded in the time-shift, but I guess I didn't get the spatial axis right. Sorry for the delay, Mr. Howard Mackenzie.
ST9999-How: How do you know my name—
Unidentified middle-aged man: Gerald, drag him out. Wormwood, treat Howard.
Unidentified Young Man: Understood.
[Testimony by How: The Unidentified Young Man removed How from his Ultra-Heavy Engagement Chassis, then stripped him of his possessions and began using hemomancy to reconstruct SCP-2912-JP-3. Meanwhile, the Unidentified Woman opens her military pack, and four mechanical arms extend from it, which begin surgical treatment on How.]
ST9999-How: Just cut me up, why don't you…
Unidentified Woman: If you keep complaining, I don't think you'll last long. First, you have to replenish your blood.
Unidentified Young Man: Hey, Isanagi! We still have a few extra transfusion packs over here.
Unidentified Woman: Quiet! We eagles don't treat dirty blood like that!
ST9999-How: Why do you look like like a teenager? It doesn't match up with your medical skills.
Unidentified Woman: I may have lived longer than I look. A long time ago, I was experimented on——
Unidentified Young Man: So this old hag, whom she was in love with, left her with a body that never ages. Isn't that a sob story?
Unidentified Woman: This [EXPLATIVE REDACTED]!
Unidentified middle-aged man: Leave it at that, Mugwort. Gerald, are you ready?
Unidentified Young Man: Of course. I think I've got a nice pair of legs now.
Unidentified middle-aged man: Now, let's transfer this to the default spatial string. Give me some space.
[Testimony by How: The Unidentified middle-aged man attaches an unknown device to SCP-2912-JP-3. SCP-2912-JP-3 vibrates and disappears "as if being sucked into space."]
Unidentified Young Man: … Now the destruction of the future has been averted, right?
Unidentified middle-aged man: The establishment of the machine and the survival of Howard MacKenzie have been achieved, thus the rails of cause and effect have been switched. The revival of Daevite civilization and the Second Coming of the Beam of Light will never occur.
Unidentified Woman: I guess it's good that the matter is settled for now.
Unidentified middle-aged man: We must return.
ST9999-How: Hey, wait a minute! Who the hell are you people?!
Unidentified Young Man: Do you really want to know? His name is—
Unidentified middle-aged man: Formerly Thaddeus Xyank. However, right now, I am nobody.
[Testimony by How: The three disappear in the same fashion as SCP-2912-JP-3.]
[End log]
A portion of the creation process of SCP-2912-JP-4 (left leg) was recorded at Bryant Park. This video recording was recovered by the Foundation from a TV camera of unknown model that was left at the scene; the subject who took the video is unknown. In one account, a man in a blue jacket and a woman in a green suit were seen carrying similar cameras, but further details are unknown.
Record 2001/09/14 - 102309
Logged by Site-28 Forward Command Post
Note: This video recording possesses a mild cognitohazardous properties and is therefore provided in the form of a transcript.
[Start playing]
[00m00s-] The camera shows a metal structure in an open area with multiple junk parts, damaged metallic everyday items, and a large amount of screws and nuts laying about.
[00m04s-] The perspective shifts to the people surrounding it and working together to build SCP-2912-JP-4. The group leading the effort clearly communicates through psionic abilities.
[00m34s-] A swarm of spider star-shaped entities appear from the First Fifth Church of Manhattan on Fifth Avenue. They entities have five eyes arranged in a star shape on their arms, and within the eyes [REDACTED], and luminescent humanoid figures within the pink smoke they spew. They are singing a song in chorus, which possesses a cognitohazardous effect and has a negative impact on SCP-2912-JP-4 construction work.
[01m09s-] The swarm of spider starfish type entities are crushed by countless refrigerators falling at high speed from the sky. Around the point of impact, the patriotic song Aegukka echoes, effectively nullifying the song of the spider starfish entities.
[01m18s-] The falling refrigerators end without warning. As the camera moves upward, it becomes clear that the arrival of the refrigerator is blocked by a huge structure floating in the air. The structure generally resembles a European-style castle which plays an up-tempo song very similar to "Electrical Parade". Multiple flying demonic entities are sucked into the structure, and each time the structure absorbs one, it emits a synthesized "Let's have fun!"
[01m37s-] When the camera returns to the ground, an attempt is being made to use the remains of the refrigerators as construction material for SCP-2912-JP-4. A voice says "If we don't hurry, we won't make it in time for sunset.''
[01m40s-] A scream originating from an unknown location is audible.. A group of people dressed in white pass across the screen from the opposite direction. Symbols commonly found on the clothing of this group are representative of Ortothan mythology and religious beliefs.
[02m03s-] The music from the castle-shaped structure gradually becomes lower pitched, and eventually the music changes to the characteristic rhythm of Queen's "We Will Rock You". The vibrations cause the castle-shaped structure to tilt and descend. The surrounding demonic entities, underneath it begin to flee in anticipation of its fall.
[02m17s-] The castle-shaped structure's fall is halted by a collision with a large office building with 10 mechanical legs; which was traveling down 42nd Street. The two structures are blown off-screen upon impact, creating a massive explosion similar to a fireworks display.
[02m33s-] As the camera turns to 42nd Street, a group of people wearing porcelain masks can be seen lining up. The group includes demonic entities and reanimated corpses, and the sky behind the group appears to be composed of yellow colors and black stars. There were reports that SCP-701 was being performed at the New Amsterdam Theater on 42nd Street at the same time, though the connection between these two events is unknown.
[02m41s-] The space around SCP-2912-JP-4 is distorted, and 20 to 30 entities dressed like tourists appear. A woman in a suit standing at the front of the group of tourist-like entities has a sign on her upper arm that says "Tathagata" She wears an armband with Sanskrit characters printed on it. The woman then says the following:
Come on, everyone. The place we're in is Manhattan in 2001 AD. We are currently in the midst of the historic Manhattan Crisis. The only time you can experience this fierce battle in person is on the time trip disaster tour offered by our company. Everyone has already been immortalized at the time of departure, so you can enjoy this tour without worrying about injury, illness, memetic infection, etc. However, in the unlikely event that you become unwell, please notify the nearest member of staff immediately.
Now, the long-awaited free exploration portion of our tour begins. Photography, looting, and various destructive activities are permitted, but we ask that you strictly adhere to the meeting times. Well, everyone, go ahead and explore to your heart's content.
[03m27s-] As soon as the woman finishes speaking, the tourist-like entities start running and attack the masked group. The video ends with a voice saying, "There's no Wi-Fi here,'' presumably because the photographer came into contact with a tourist-like entity.
[End of playback]
The origin of SCP-2912-JP-5 (head) is still unknown. In later records, SCP-2912-JP was observed with a head, so it is certain that SCP-2912-JP-5 was repaired or replaced at some point. However, no sightings or observation records have been found, and follow-up investigations have not yielded any significant results.
Record 2001/09/14 - Sk9⁇m55Mj
Recorded by ████
Note: On the same day as the recording, Ichimaru Information Company and the COQO("Church of Quantum Observers") were co-developing a prototype small quantum computer, which was stolen. The culprits were two people in suits, one of whom possessed characteristics of an African black ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus). To protect privacy, only the audio recording is provided.
[Begin Log]
Voice-1: Nostalgic Los Angeles! A long time ago, the Los Angeles Olympics were held here. At that time, Zeus disguised himself as an eagle mascot and attacked a female player—
Voice-2: President, stories of Zeus aside, this is Manhattan. Well, at least both are in the continental United States.
Voice-1: Oh, that's right. Look at that, Toto. The demons are throwing a party.
Voice-2: Oh, it's true. Is this Drunkenness Street? Manahachtanienk is no joke.
Voice-1: It looks like it's going to be fun, and the cherry blossoms are blooming so there's a nice atmosphere. Shall we join in on the fun?
Voice-2: What are you talking about? It's almost the delivery time, isn't it? This is why our courier business is rapidly losing market share to MC&D Logistics… Would you like to remove "Transportation" from your company name?
Voice-1: Well, it's been a long time since I've brought up kibisis.
Voice-2: The president brought this project to you in the first place, didn't he? Please get a grip.
Voice-1: "Bring back Eris and deliver the head.” ….. How can you refuse that which Oneiroi asked of you, you wouldn't be able to say no, right? He's the senior member of the missionary staff after all. If only that mess in Greece hadn't happened… Wait a minute, is it already that late? Let's fly, Toto!
Voice-2: That's what I'm saying! What on earth is going on here!?
Voice-1: Hurry, hurry, a new god is being born!
[End of playback]
05 Command
Once again, I would like to ask the Foundation's staff a question. "Are the Foundation and the Coalition really the only ones trying to protect the world?''
It is true that the activities of many paranormal organizations will destabilize the world. However, at least here in Manhattan, these organizations rose up and united without any need for the Foundation's "secure," "containment," or "protection."
The day may already have come when the Foundation will no longer be needed as a guardian of normalcy. Get ready.
— 05-C, this "C" is for "Collaboration"
It is believed that construction of SCP-2912-JP was completed around 10:00 pm on September 14th. According to the testimony of PoI-2912-JP-A and multiple other witnesses, preparations for combat with UE-1110 and final adjustments to SCP-2912-JP had been made by then.
Note: The following document record is based on excerpts from Broken Church scriptures published years after the Manhattan Crisis.
Book of the Broken Colossus
Chapter Volume 12: How did the colossus stand again?
- And the five bodies that should have been gathered in one place and were about to be assembled.
- The first piece is the torso and right arm. The Armor and Chassis of the Shattered Warrior.
- The second piece is the left arm. A fist of fury that crushes all monsters.
- The third piece is the right leg. Legs of bloody battle dyed in the orange color of destruction.
- The fourth piece is the left leg. Immortal legs created from the remains of magic.
- The fifth piece is the brain. An original computing machine that brings wisdom and intuition.
- Priest Nathan Fillmore chanted while holding the fragment:
- "Blessed be the image of God that we shall be built from this.''
- "The work we can accomplish will never be complete, but may we perform miraculous works in this moment, even if it is not forever.'"
- With the help of believers and good citizens, the pieces left his hands and began to be built.
- Sorcerers, pagans, those clad in fur and scales, and everyone else present equally took up hammer and chisel and poured out their blood and sweat.
- Faith is not bound by one's physical body, and all souls are allowed to practice it.
- Then too, a noble spirit would also be possessed by all people living on earth.
- Said someone who saw it: "The adversary Chaos will look only to the body, and will define what is normal for mankind. But it is a return of the age of darkness, a clandestine quest that brings a fog of ignorance that leads people astray."
- "The only thing that makes a person human is a proud spirit. It is a proud spirit that seeks to restore the world to something wonderful."
- The pieces came together and took the form of a Colossus.
- Holy Spirit-Birdeve was placed in a colossus by the followers of Maxwellism and awakened.
- There dwelt ancient power and modern wisdom, like interlocking gears.
- The Holy Spirit gave thanks and spoke joyfully of the completion of the Colossus:
- "This feat is not the work of an individual, but of the efforts of all those who were involved.''
- "God cannot repair God, and the lack of a builder will cause God to crumble.' This wonderful thing could not have been accomplished without any of you. May God bless you.''
- When the thunderbolt dwelled in the colossus, all saw in it a miracle.
- And then, the Colossus' inner prime mover roared and stood again.
Record 2001/09/14 - Maxwellist Log-9
Members:
- Manhattan-Staten United Diocese Broken Church Sect "Father" Nathan Fillmore (PoI-2912-JP-A)
- Jude Kriyot (PoI-2912-JP-B)
[Begin Log]
[Repair work on SCP-2912-JP is underway by members of the Jefferson Miller Church and evacuees. PoI-2912-JP-A, -B are standing in front of it.]
Birdeve: Birdeve has successfully recovered the system. Confirmed 220% increase in processing speed with new co-processor. You're doing great, Father Fillmore.
PoI-2912-JP-A: Understood. Okay, let's wrap this up. That red guy continues to grow, and if left alone, the north side of Manhattan is gonna become a vacant lot. And the only thing that can stand up to that damn red bastard is the Colossus, and you, Jude.
PoI-2912-JP-B: Yup.
PoI-2912-JP-A: However, no one knows if this is really the case. Maybe that cocoon is Dracula, and if we leave it alone, it will turn to ashes at dawn. I was under the impression that the Colossus was the only way to counter it, and if the people here combined their powers, we might be able to do something unexpected. I don't know if I can win even if I fight using a Colossus in the first place.
PoI-2912-JP-B: Mhm.
PoI-2912-JP-A: And… Above all, what I want to say is, don't live according to what is expected of you. It may be funny for me, a priest, to say this, but doctrine and mission are bullshit. Don't waste your life being crushed by something like that. Live as you like.
PoI-2912-JP-B: Yes. I know.
PoI-2912-JP-A: Jude. Even if that's the only way, if you don't like it, just say you don't like it. Even if someone like that cicada god in Poland told you to "dedicate your life to save the world,'' you have the right to hold up your middle finger and sneer.
PoI-2912-JP-B: Yep.
PoI-2912-JP-A: Ah, I mean… are you really going to ride it?
PoI-2912-JP-B: Yeah, because that's what I want to do.
PoI-2912-JP-A: If I'm telling the truth, I don't want you to fight any more. Do you understand how pathetic it is for adults to rely on their children to be on the front lines? …But that's what you want.
PoI-2912-JP-B: Yes.
PoI-2912-JP-A: Then do what you like. Live according to the sound of your own heart. By doing so, we can draw closer to God. … Let's go!
PoI-2912-JP-B: Finally!
[End of playback]
Addendum.2912-JP.6 > Decisive Battle - September 14th
On September 15, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Site-28 frontline command center intercepted a suspicious communication recording. Later investigation revealed that the communication was made by George R and Takayuki Hirosue. On September 13th, Takayuki Hirosue approached Manhattan Island in a rowboat despite the Foundation's blockade. It is believed that he attempted to photograph the anomalous space at close range, but disappeared in the process. It is unknown why Takayuki Hirosue remained alive despite similar actions resulting in the loss of Foundation agents.
Record 2001/09/14 - 040309
Log by Site-28 Forward Command Post
[Start playback]
Takayuki Hirosue: Hello? Hello? What is this, an answering machine!? I thought I finally got through! Well, might as well leave a message…George. You see, I'm in Central Park right now, and I've got a real hot scoop, so be ready for me to send breaking news as soon as the line is restored! Also, please let my wife and Samantha know that I'm still alive! I'm with an old man who really wants to die, but oh, and there's also a girl named Emma and that thing she made… a dog that looks like a sofa…? So I'd like you to prepare for them too! Oh, and… Oh, and [communication lost]
[End of recording]
Foundation attempts to secure Takayuki Hirosue in response to this recording were unsuccessful. The details of the companions suggested in the correspondence are also unknown. The following is a video recording that was later released by Koikazaki Shimbun.
Record 2001/09/14 - Koigarezaki-1
[Begin Log]
[00m00s-] UE-1110 is pulsating with a loud heartbeat sound and glowing red. Its volume has increased by approximately 128% since its initial appearance.
[00m17s-] Lightning strikes at multiple locations near UE-1110, which is unreasonable given the weather conditions at the time. Mechanical parts such as screws, nuts, springs, and mainsprings are generated at locations where lightning strikes.
[00m54s-] SCP-2912-JP appears in a highly charged state. A violent electrical discharge phenomenon is occurring around SCP-2912-JP; it is hypothesized that it became a source of electrical power within the aircraft through unknown means.
[01m09s-] UE-1110 emits a high-pitched sound similar to a child's laughter and the seven light streaks around it change into an entity roughly resembling a human hand, which rapidly moves towards SCP-2912-JP.
[01m18s-] SCP-2912-JP raises its right hand. Lightning strikes, scattering the seven rays of light.
[02m37s-] UE-1110 momentarily moves to the right rear of SCP-2912-JP, but at the same time, SCP-2912-JP creates a huge war hammer utilizing magnetic force from mechanical parts generated by lightning. It swings down into the area where UE-1110 is predicted to move and successfully strikes it. Cracks appear on the surface of UE-1110 for the first time.
[03m24s-] SCP-2912-JP pursues UE-1110 with lightning, and once again tries to attack it using the war hammer.
[03m33s-] UE-1110 generates a shockwave in all directions while emitting a low sound similar to a bell or a growl, deterring SCP-2912-JP's attack.
[03m37s-] UE-1110 reconstructs the seven rays imitating human hands, then places said hands on the cracks that appear on its surface, and tears itself apart.
[03m53s-] UE-1110 transforms into a humanoid entity with only an upper body and no head, consisting of bones, fangs, multiple organs, and blood vessels.
[05m11s-] UE-1110 momentarily moves in front of SCP-2912-JP and uses both arms to inflict continuous punching attacks on it, which cause spatial distortions and gravity fluctuations. Although SCP-2912-JP's defensive posture using the warhammer shows some effectiveness, the warhammer is ultimately destroyed by UE-1110.
[06m47s-] UE-1110 emits a high-pitched sound similar to a toddler's laughter.
[07m01s-] A high-energy photon beam appears from above and hits UE-1110 directly.
[End of playback]
Record 2001/09/14 - Maxwellist Log-10
Members:
- Manhattan-Staten United Diocese Cogwork Orthodox Sect "Militant" " Mary Stussy
- Marcus Sparks, Maxwellist Church, United Diocese of Manhattan-Staten
[Begin Log]
[Marcus Sparks connects to a crude brass parabolic antenna in the courtyard of the Jefferson Miller Church, exhausting heat. Fans running in the background are roaring]
Marcus Sparks: Hey! Did you see it? Pentagram left behind a souvenir!
Mary Stussy: I don't know how you did it, but you hijacked the Pentagon's satellites? How long until the second shot?
Marcus Sparks: Not as long as the first time. It takes a little more time to calculate the trajectory without runic aids, but… it only takes about 5 minutes at most to take another shot at that shitty red guy.
[Marcus Sparks turns. In the field of view, members of the Church of Jefferson Miller are dealing with a group of bipedal chicken (Gallus gallus) entities spewing a highly corrosive substance onto a barricade of iron blocks.]
Marcus Sparks: Oh. Of course, if only I could buy that much time.
Mary Stussy: You do your job. My defense force has not fallen so low as to be worried about someone who has not lived for half a century or so.
Marcus Sparks: That's a no-brainer. But there's a guy here who might be a little bit of a problem.
//[Multiple wooden automatons use the ax on their left arm to destroy the bipedal chickens and the barricade. The automaton's appearance closely resembles SCP-1063, though their only apparent accessory is a red armband with a white circle and black swastika. It has been suggested that this entity is related to the 1999 OBSKURA Corps raid on the "Holy Church of the Vine" in Chile, which originated in 1999.
Mary Stussy: Oh, an army of trees? A long time ago, when I went to China as a missionary, I remember fighting with some crazy flower people.
[Mary Stussy exhales steam from her mouth and pulls her hands out of her long robe. The piping on her surface glows red-hot as her hands are replaced by three pairs of mechanical arms with chainsaw blades.]
Mary Stussy: Let's uproot them and cut those sawdust bastards down.
Marcus Sparks: …I like the way you think.
[Marcus Sparks glows in 16 million colors, indicating he has entered advanced information processing, and Mary Stussy powers the chainsaw at the wooden automaton.]
Marcus Sparks: Well then, leave your back to me, you monstrous old hag.
Mary Stussy: You're in charge, young man!
[End of playback]
Record 2001/09/15 - Koigarezaki-2
[Begin Log]
[07m01s-] UE-1110 is clearly identified as suffering damage from the photon beam.
[07m04s-] SCP-2912-JP performs an action similar to a roundhouse kick, causing its left leg to collide with UE-1110's side. UE-1110 loses its balance due to this attack, but attempts to make SCP-2912-JP levitate by causing a gravitational anomaly.
[07m27s-] UE-1110's attempts are hindered by a MAHEM missile exploding behind it.
[07m39s-] UE-1110 generates a directional shockwave toward SCP-2912-JP while emitting a high-pitched sound similar to a scream, causing SCP-2912-JP to be shoved backward for 3km.
[08m38s-] SCP-2912-JP regains its footing after being blown away, and rips Cleopatra's Needle from the ground, holds it like a spear, and starts running toward UE-1110.
[10m27s-] UE-1110 spots SCP-2912-JP approaching with Cleopatra's Needle and appears visibly upset and confused. It tries to teleport using spatial distortion, but is again paralyzed the photon beam firing upon it.
[11m40s-] SCP-2912-JP thrusts Cleopatra's Needle into UE-1110, pulls it out, and stabs it again, mowing it aside. UE-1110 falls to the ground and appears to have ceased movement.
[14m13s-] SCP-2912-JP holds up Cleopatra's Needle to the fallen UE-1110 and attempts to stab it again. However, UE-1110 roars and instantly moves above SCP-2912-JP, transforms into a high-energy body that rapidly increases its volume and mass to an estimated mass of 66 tons with a diameter of 1.5 km, and begins to fall onto SCP-2912-JP.
[15m17s-] SCP-2912-JP raises its left arm, clenched into a fist, towards the falling UE-1110.
[15m33s-] SCP-2912-JP's left arm accelerates and is ejected by a rocket jet, crushing UE-1110 with a large-scale distortion of the space-time reality structure.
[Playback ends]
At around 0:15 on September 15th, higher Akiva radiation, abnormal Hume values, and high-level EVE readings disappeared from Central Park. At the time, the Foundation concluded that UE-1110 naturally disappeared for unknown reasons.
Record 2001/09/14 - Maxwellist Log-11
[Begin Log]
[Note: The record is a communication record between PoI-2912-JP-A and control AI-Birdeve via Maxwellist Church members.]
[WANisGreat] Call: Birdeve
[Birdeve] Can I help you with anything?
[WANisGreat] Connect me to Jude.
[Birdeve] Understood.
[?mAA] Hi.
[WANisGreat] Great job.
[?mAA] Ah
[?mAA] Thanks to you, Father
[WANisGreat] It really was all you.
[WANisGreat] Come back soon.
[?mAA] No,
[?mAA] I'm not going back to the church.
[?mAA] By doing something this flashy, I'm sure the pigs or the Foundation are coming to catch me
[?mAA] I don't want to cause any trouble
[?mAA] I'll sneak away
[?mAA] Leave as much of my trace as possible I'll take Birdeve with me, just
to make sure
[Birdeve] Understood, Sir Jude.
[WANisGreat] Got it.
[WANisGreat] "Plans are not of the mind, but of the simpler truths that man can achieve with his little wisdom. This plan begets another plan, which in turn is another. Gives birth to plans; if accomplished correctly, more will follow them; and when at last the final volume is understood, the spirit will be revived."
[?mAA] What is that
[WANisGreat] Book of Fragments Volume 12, Section 21.
[WANisGreat] In other words, this encounter between you and me is also a gear that will lead to the future.
[WANisGreat] Even if our paths diverge, that encounter will never be lost.
[?mAA] You say nice things
[WANisGreat] Because I'm a priest.
[?mAA] LOL
[?mAA] See you then
[WANisGreat] Oh, also—
[Birdeve] See you later, Sir.
[Birdeve] Status: Not connected. Please reconnect your device.
[End of recording]
After this communication, no clear footprint information of PoI-2912-JP-B and control AI-Birdeve has been found, and all attempts at locating both have failed. Therefore, PoI-2912-JP-B has been redesignated as PoI-6870 as a material witness and a joint search by Foundation Intelligence and AIAD continues to this day.
Addendum.2912-JP.7 > Aftermath
The area around Manhattan returned to baseline reality on September 15th, and the Foundation had a full picture of the damage caused by September 19th. As a result, the existence of SCP-2912-JP and related records were revealed, and a proposal was made within the Foundation to relocate SCP-2912-JP for containment at an appropriate site. However, due to the media coverage of SCP-2912-JP, the resulting public outcry, as well as the low threat level of SCP-2912-JP itself, the containment proposal was withdrawn and current protocol was ultimately established.
The public outcry against the SCP-2912-JP protocol is attributed to a decline in the Foundation's public appeal for the following reasons:
- The traditional balance of power among paranormal organizations was shifting as smaller paranormal organizations, led by Wilson's Wildlife Solutions, gained public support in the wake of the collapse of the veil.
- The fact that CI, the main terrorist organization behind the Manhattan Crisis, are an offshoot of the Foundation.
- The U.S. government expressed distrust of the Foundation's and GOC's response.
- The activities of PoI-2912-JP-A and other individuals outside the Foundation were highlighted in the press.
- The series of records related to SCP-2912-JP were widely accepted by the public because they provided an image of citizens solving their own problems without relying on institutions.
It was decided that SCP-2912-JP would be preserved as a monument to 9/11. It is known as "The Mekhanite" and is one of New York's leading tourist attractions. The following is a record of PoI-2912-JP-A's speech at the ceremony when Manhattan's Mekhanite was opened to the public for the first time after the investigation into SCP-2912-JP was completed.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak to you all today.
What you see now is the remains of a machine that once worked. There may be some of you who have this misunderstanding, so I'll say it first. This isn't junk left over from the evacuation center that wasn't removed, right?
[laughter]
Well, you aren't completely wrong. It is true that part of this mechanical structure is assembled from junk parts. And this fact can lead to an interesting opinion. In other words, even if you are a piece of junk, if we all come together you can fight like a hero.
This opinion can also be applied to humans. Maybe we just think of ourselves as junk. Have you ever thought, "Compared to other people, how insignificant and small I am as a person'?' All things are parts that make up the world. There is very little difference between you and other people. After all, both are parts of the world.
All people are just unfinished individuals. The history of humankind is that things that are nothing more than minute parts in various shapes that have survived drastic changes in environments by coming together.
Our world is currently exposed to a threat unprecedented in human history. Divine rampages, terrorism, various disasters, and abnormal diseases. All of these problems are difficult to solve, and we will continue to have to deal with them. If we remain divided, humanity will not escape destruction from these threats. Now is the time to unite against the great enemy.
Is that an impossibility? Will the followers of MEKHANE continue to tussle with the Nälkä until the end of time? No, I do not think so. Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to me one last time. Manhattan's Mekhanite is already nothing but a broken machine. But it is a symbol of the unbreakable spirit that all those who believe in love, peace, and freedom can unite across the barriers of organization, faith, and interest.
Let's help each other. If we do that, nothing is impossible for us.
[Applause]
Thank you. Lastly, I would like to say a word to the people who will come here in the future.
Welcome to Manhattan, the melting pot of the human race and existence. No matter who you are, we welcome you.
[Even louder applause]
Image taken from Central Park, Manhattan, which returned to the baseline reality on 2001/09/15.
