SCP-5746

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Item #: SCP-5746

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5746 is contained via the existence of the Foundation. Site-∞ should be built around SCP-5746. SCP-5746 and SCP-5746-1 are self-repairing and need no outside maintenance. Only MTF-777 "The Crystal Ballers" are permitted to operate SCP-5746-1. Visual logs recorded from tests on SCP-5746-1 should be saved on Foundation Deepwell servers. Utilizing SCP-5746-1 to observe the past is forbidden and will result in amnestic treatment or permanent reassignment¹.

Description: SCP-5746 is a temporal eigenmachine² disguised as an industrial factory in Cardiff, Wales. It has five sub-levels. Four body scanners are found on Sub-level 3; they are collectively designated SCP-5746-1.

Part of SCP-5746-1's anomalous abilities effect the human psyche and perception of time. When a subject is asleep and placed into a scanner, their psyche is sent through time. The brain presents this experience in metaphorical and surrealist imagery. This experience has been equated to astral projection³ into the astral plane⁴ by Foundation anthropologists and theologists.

Astral projection via dreams has allowed mystics of all backgrounds to receive, and recall, prophetic dreams. However, most of the information is lost in translation via human perception. Use of SCP-5746-1 has allowed for accurate data collection, including forecasts of future containment breaches.

Image of SCP-5746 during construction of Site-∞ circa 1990.

Operator Instructions

A sapient humanoid subject scoring 42 APA⁵ or higher should be used as an operator candidate. Operators should be unconscious when placed inside an instance of SCP-5746-1. Input should be in "YYYY/MM/DD 0000:00:00 UTC Location Coordinates" format per scanner. Both departure and return must be programmed. Operators should be well versed in a mystical tradition, and must spend at least one hour in intense study of said tradition before use of SCP-5746-1. Total baseline time spent on the astral plane is 0.3 m/s.

SCiP.net IRC Logs.01

[INPUT CREDENTIALS]

Date: 1991/04/30
Users: Head Researcher Marie Lapine, Site-∞ Director Timothy E. Tailor

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10:03:17 MLapine has joined (ten.30.12558.PiCS|enipaLM#ten.30.12558.PiCS|enipaLM)
10:03:49 TTailor has joined (ten.10.12558.PiCS|roliaTT#ten.10.12558.PiCS|roliaTT)

10:03:57 TTailor: My apologies for not being able to meet in person.
10:04:05 TTailor: You know how it is.
10:04:23 MLapine: no worries, thank you for agreeing to meet via IRC
10:04:30 TTailor: Absolutely, you said it was important.
10:04:51 MLapine: my associate, researcher davis, is new on the project and proposes we revisit a previous test that I wanted to run by you
10:05:16 MLapine: [5746test_eris.pdf]
10:05:23 TTailor: Give me a moment to look it over.
10:05:29 MLapine: thanks
10:09:04 TTailor: He hypotheses that the operators experience different astral planes? Am I correct?
10:09:28 MLapine: yes
10:10:31 TTailor: The testing can go through, tell him to keep up the good work.
10:10:52 MLapine: thanks again, have a good day!
10:11:10 TTailor: Same to you o/

10:11:11 TTailor has left IRC (Time is a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-whimey stuff)
10:11:16 MLapine has left IRC (Tomorrow starts a new day)

Forecast Data

[INPUT CREDENTIALS]

(Initial Test)
Date: 1991/05/02 0823

Operator: Agent Ariadne "Eris" Géfyra

Astral Experience: Hades⁶ and the River Styx⁷.

Forecast: The forecast was set for 12 hours in the future. After the operator crossed the river, visuals observed a Site-∞ fire drill occurring at 0230. Operator was outside the laboratories on Sub-Level 2 and Researcher Joseph Królik was alone at the time of the drill. In his exhaustion, he fell five floors while ascending the fire escape and died from his injuries.

Note: Operator was unable to physically grab the researcher as he fell, and during Agent Eris' debriefing, Researcher Joseph Królik was placed under security watch for 14 hours. Researcher Davis requested that Researcher Królik sleep.

Date: 1991/06/09 0912

Operator: Agent Molly 'Badb' Malone

Astral Experience: Tír na nÓg⁸ with a conglomeration of various fae courts.

Forecast: Operator was to observe six months into the future located at Site-∞. When the operator stepped into a circle of cairn⁹ she was transported outside a maternity room in the medical section of Site-∞. Researcher Marie Lapine gives birth to twins two weeks before due date¹⁰.

Date: 1991/11/08 1003

Operator: Agent Ariadne 'Eris' Géfyra

Astral Experience: Hades and the River Styx.

Forecast: Operator was instructed to observe one year in the future. William Jefferson Clinton wins 1992 US Presidential Election.

Date: 1993/02/01 0823

Operator: Agent Joesph 'Mavet' Cohen

Astral Experience: Medieval-era variant of New Jerusalem¹¹.

Forecast: Operator observed one year in the future. SCP-████ breaches containment on 1994/02/01 0000 UTC.

Date: 1994/04/28 1542

Operator: Agent Ariadne 'Eris' Géfyra

Astral Experience: Hades and the River Styx.

Forecast: Instructed to observe all of 1995.

CK-Class Reality Reconstructing Event is set to occur on 1995/05/21 at 0000 UTC centered in and around Site-∞.

Researcher's Note

[INPUT CREDENTIALS]

Date: 1995/05/02

What's the purpose of the astral plane? Why do the operators have to travel through it? I've noticed that each astral plane is experienced differently by the operator. Hypothetically, the astral plane reflects their theological and mystical background. Is there a single, unified astral plane?

If we send an operator to the past will my questions be answered? Or would we get more questions? I feel like the answer is "yes", or "42".

Researcher Davis

Email Logs.01

[INPUT CREDENTIALS]

To: Head Researcher Marie Lapine
From: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis
Subject: Test Proposal
Date: 1995/05/10
Time: 0700

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Hello Lapine!

I've been going over SCP-5746-1's antiquated test logs, and it occurred to me that we've never tested past dates. Attached to this email are the specifics for test Proposal Hindsight.

-Lawrence
Site-∞ Department of Prescience
8 55 21 ex: 7

[5746test_HINDSIGHT.pdf]

To: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis
From: Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Subject: re:Test Proposal
Date: 1995/05/10
Time: 0954

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Researcher Davis,

This is very interesting. I'll pass this to the Site Director for approval.

Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Site-∞ Department of Prescience
8 55 21 ex: 3

To: Site-∞ Director Tim E. Tailor
From: Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Subject: Test Proposal
Date: 1995/05/10
Time: 1004

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Director Tailor,

Researcher Davis presented a test proposal to me that I'm excited to share with you. I'm wondering why we didn't think to do this sooner to be honest.

Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Site-∞ Department of Prescience
8 55 21 ex: 3

[5746test_HINDSIGHT.pdf]

To: Head Researcher Marie Lapine
From: Site-∞ Director Tim E. Tailor
Subject: re:Test Proposal
Date: 1995/05/10
Time: 1151

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Researcher Lapine,

Sorry but due to the high probability of a paradox being created, this request is denied.

Site-∞ Director Tim E. Tailor
8 55 21 ex: 1

To: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis
From: Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Subject: re:re:Test Proposal
Date: 1995/05/10
Time: 1646

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Researcher Davis,

Unfortunately your request was denied. Director Tailor is worried about the creation of a paradox. I'd pursue this further if I wasn't busy administrating other projects and dealing with the twins. I'm sorry Davis but you'll have to leave this proposal alone.

Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Site-∞ Department of Prescience
8 55 21 ex: 3

To: Head Researcher Marie Lapine
From: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis
Subject: re:re:re:Test Proposal
Date: 1995/05/11
Time: 0654

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Head Researcher Lapine,

We're only able to observe events. No operator has been able to directly interact with their environment. I'm not sure what Director Tailor's motives actually are, because I feel this isn't just about paradoxes. Can we work on getting Proposal Hindsight passed?

-Lawrence
Site-∞ Department of Prescience
8 55 21 ex: 7

To: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis
From: Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Subject: re:re:re:re:Test Proposal
Date: 1995/05/11
Time: 0839

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Davis,

I already stated my current workload. This discussion is over.

Head Researcher Marie Lapine
Site-∞ Department of Prescience
8 55 21 ex: 3

To: Site-∞ Director Tim E. Tailor
From: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis
Subject: Appeal regarding "Hindsight"
Date: 1995/05/12
Time: 1321

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Good afternoon Director Tailor!

I hope I'm finding you well! I want to appeal your decision on Proposal Hindsight. Attached is an updated document for your reference.

-Lawrence
Site-∞ Department of Prescience
8 55 21 ex: 7

[5746test_HINDSIGHT.pdf]

To: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis
From: Site-∞ Director Tim E. Tailor
Subject: re:Appeal regarding "Hindsight"
Date: 1995/05/20
Time: 0933

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Researcher Davis

This request had been denied and no further appeals are granted.

Site-∞ Director Tim E. Tailor
8 55 21 ex: 1

Security Log.01

[INPUT CREDENTIAL]

Time: 0252 (Local Time)
Date: 1995/05/21

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0252: Researcher Davis enters the main operational and observational platform attached to SCP-5746-1's containment chamber. He opens a small container from his coat and consumes something from inside.

0301: He turns on the machine and runs to SCP-5746-1's containment chamber. He stumbles as he removes his clothes revealing an operator body suit.

0306: Yawning, he inputs the coordinates into the scanner. The computer yields an error. Site-∞'s security alarms trigger at this point. Davis frantically types away at the keyboard.

0308: The computer stops yielding an error. Davis fist pumps before he lays down on a gurney and appears to pass out.

0309: Automation takes over, and Davis is rolled into the scanner.

0310: There is a bright white flash. Video cuts.

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<End Log>

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Computer Log.01

[Level 4 Clearance Required]

/system timeset help
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/systme timeset 3 - 00: 01:000 millennia=130.7
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/timeset 3 -00:01:00 millennia=130.7
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/system timeset 3 -00:01:00 millennia=130.7
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time updated!

Visual Log.01

[Level 4 Clearance Required]

Time: 0310 (Local Time)
Date: 1995/05/21
Subject: Researcher Lawrence S. Davis

Summary: Researcher Davis initiated an unauthorized test on SCP-5746-1.

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<Begin Log>

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[Video feed starts on the night sky. There is a small, blue-white neutron star focused in the frame. It spins, and grows. In a few seconds it dominates the frame. Grunting is heard off screen as the center of the star collapses into a blackhole. The grunting turns into screams. Feed cuts for approximately five seconds.]

[Feed starts again in blackness. Researcher Davis lifts his head from a desk, revealing him to be in his office. The office is lit by no discernible source of light. Lighting is blue-white and dim.]

Davis: Wha- wha- (rubs eyes) what happened? Did I fall asleep?

[On the desk is a piece of paper with writing. The writing is illegible. Sitting next to the paper is a keycard.]

Davis: Wait, (picks up the paper) what's this?

[Davis mumbles to himself for a moment and then reads the contents out loud for the recording.]

Davis: (reading) "You are not alone, so keep your smarts. There's a reason why the documentation for SCP-5746 explicitly states" (takes a deep breath) "operators (subjects) must be well versed in a mystical tradition."

Davis: "When you leave the office follow the signs to 'SCP-5746-1'. It's not where you're expecting it to be."

Davis: "Remember, on your way back leave to write this note to yourself. Don't come looking for me. If you think you see yourself, or something weird, ignore it and move on."

Davis: (pauses) "Signed… me."

Davis: (folds up the letter and places it in his pocket) Oh God what did I do…

[Researcher Davis exits his office and enters the main office floor. There is no ceiling. The offices walls continue upward, fading into Space. A soft blue-grey light lights the room. There is no source for the light. Davis looks up and sees nebulae and supernovae stretch over the offices. Davis stumbles. He dry heaves and vomits.]

Davis: Oh God (groans) I'm dizzy.

[He stumbles away from his office and lays down. Heaving and sobbing are heard. After a few minutes, Davis calms himself and leaves the offices. The hallway walls also stretch into darkness. The soft lighting is the same as in the offices. Stars twinkle in the shadows above Davis.]

Davis: (whispers) I've never had vertigo this bad.

[He stumbles and uses the wall as a brace. Continuing on in silence for a few minutes, he reaches an intersection. There are signs on the wall; the text is illegible.]

Davis: (reads quietly) "To SCP-5746-1".

[The void above the hallway is denser with stars and supernovae.]

Davis: (glances up, winces) This would be gorgeous if I wasn't terrified.

[A yellow-white light behind Davis brightens. He turns around and sees yellow-white light coming from around the corner. Davis breathes heavily.]

[A low static hum is recorded.]

Davis: Who is that?

[He wipes sweat off his face, shakes his head and turns around. Wordlessly, Davis walks away from the light; continuing toward SCP-5746-1's containment chamber. He approaches another intersection and continues to follow the signs. Around the corner the ceiling is completely void of stars.]

[Davis breathes heavily but continues walking. After a few minutes pin-points of stars appear from behind the darkness. Davis passes what is hypothesized to be a dark absorption nebula. From behind the nebula a supernova dominates the frame. At the far end of the hallway are security doors to SCP-5746-1's operational room.]

Davis: (quietly) What is this?

[Every star appears to be an eye and focused directly on Researcher Davis. He remains in the shadow of the nebula.]

Davis: (clears his throat, takes a deep breath) Hello! Can you understand me?

[Visual and audio distorts. The colors of the frames split into cyan and magenta. Kadosh, kadosh, kadosh¹². can be heard distantly when audio is reversed. Feed cuts for a second, and on its return Davis is hunched over.]

Davis: (mumbling quietly) Think of something else, don't perceive it. Think of my rat. Think of coffee. Think of Królik.

[Davis picks himself up, there is the sound of paper falling. He rolls back his shoulders and strides through the anomaly's gaze.]

Davis: (softly) Królik, I'll see you soon. We can take a break from research. (breathes slowly) We should go to a cafe. Maybe in a new town?

[Visual remains nominal. Eyes continue to focus on Researcher Davis.]

[He continues to whisper and mumble to himself, until he reaches the end of the hallway. He uses the keycard and hastily enters the room. Hunching over, he vomits.]

UNKNOWN: Ah dude! Someone's going to have to clean that up!

[Davis looks up at a security guard's booth in front of SCP-5746-1's containment chamber.]

Davis: (groans) I'm sorry.

Security Guard: Yea, whatever. I'm going to be cleaning that up. (sets down a Nintendo 64 controller. The CRT screen is paused on Donkey Kong 64) What do you want?

Davis: I'm here to observe the birth of the universe.

Security Guard: Do you have Double-Silver Clearance?

Davis: (pulls the keycard from his pocket) This it? (hands it to the guard)

[The security guard takes the card and places it under its desk. It taps a button from under its desk, and the doors to SCP-5746-1's containment opens. White light shines through the doorway. Davis takes a step inside. Everything is static. He stands on nothingness. The static engulfs the feed for a few minutes.]

[Feed returns to darkness. Davis looks around; a point of light is spotted in the distance. He wordlessly heads in the direction of the light. As he approaches it, the space around him transforms into SCP-5746-1's containment chamber. A tall figure is hunched over an open panel for one of the scanners. Feed turns black for a few seconds. Davis backs away from the tall figure.]

Davis: I know you from somewhere! Where do I know you?

[Visual is static.]

Davis: How do I know you?

UNKNOWN: I should've expected you would've perform this test. Now I have to weave everything back together.

Davis: What are you talking about? Test? Who are you?

UNKNOWN: (laughs) Did you know the universe and the astral plane are actually many, many, many tachyon threads woven into a five-dimensional tapestry.

UNKNOWN: This will take me millennia to weave back together. Again.

Davis: Again?

[All feed cuts.]

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<End Log>

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Four hours later, upon Researcher Davis' return, he was admitted into ICU for suspected neural damage. After recovery, Researcher Davis is to be reassigned as an operator and placed on MTF-777; no appeals for reassignment are permitted at this time.

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Footnotes

1. See Visual Log.01 for more details.

2. An anomalous machine made with anomalous technology.

3. Astral projection (also known as astral travel), is a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience (OBE). Myers, Frederic W.H. (2014), "Astral Projection", Journal for Spiritual & Consciousness Studies, 37 (1): 52

4. The astral plane, also called the astral realm or the astral world, is a plane of existence postulated by classical, medieval, oriental, and esoteric philosophies and mystery religions. Bruce, Robert, Astral Dynamics: A NEW Approach to Out-of-Body Experiences, 1999, ISBN 1-57174-143-7

5. Astral Projection Ability

6. The Greco-Roman underworld.

7. Considered to be the river that a soul must cross after death in Greco-Roman mythology

8. The Otherworld in Irish mythology.

9. Large, upright boulders and rocks, intently placed by humans and fae.

10. At the time of forecast, Researcher Lapine was three months pregnant

11. The "Heavenly City" in Abrahamic cosmology.

12. Transliterated from Hebrew, meaning "holy, holy, holy"

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