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Screen 1 – Emergence of SCP-999 Stage Four

Date: Six years ago

SCP-999 has reached Stage Four, manifesting in a fully adult humanoid form.

Abilities:

Master-level body manipulation, including facial and gender expression alteration

Can modulate emotional states of entire towns simultaneously

Exceptional cognitive function with IQ estimated at 450

Advanced ethical reasoning and situational awareness

Behavioral Notes:

Prefers to present a male appearance publicly, concealing female traits

Selective with personal belongings and spaces, indicative of advanced autonomy and identity awareness

Emotional Influence:

Capable of producing city-wide happiness waves, significantly elevating morale and reducing negative emotions across affected populations

Classification: Pending review; currently monitored as Euclid, though the potential for future risk is significant

Foundation staff have initiated continuous observation protocols due to the unprecedented scale of SCP-999's abilities Screen 2 – Loss of Researcher Hucxs

Date: [Redacted]

SCP-999 Stage Four exhibited an unusual emotional response today.

The subject approached the memorial site of Dr. Hucxs, recently deceased. SCP-999 Stage Four paused, observing the surroundings silently.

Verbal statement recorded:

"I hope you go to heaven. You gave me your body… I will honor it."

The subject bowed respectfully, acknowledging the contribution of Dr. Hucxs in SCP-999's continued development. Staff observed subtle physiological changes consistent with grief and reverence.

No containment breach occurred. SCP-999 Stage Four returned to standard observation protocols following the interaction.

Notes:

This marks the first recorded instance of SCP-999 Stage Four displaying sustained mourning behavior for a human contributor.

Foundation staff flagged this for ethical and psychological monitoring, noting the anomaly's growing self-awareness and respect for human life.and autonomy.

Screen 3 – Cognitive Analysis and Strategic Thought

SCP-999 Stage Four entered a deep contemplative state. Observation cameras noted prolonged periods of immobility accompanied by subtle shifts in body mass, indicative of high-level cognitive activity.

Internal Monologue / Recorded Statement:

"If the Scarlet King exists as the ultimate threat… my purpose is clear. I must oppose it.

I will neutralize this entity at the source—its own mind. Not openly, not with the Foundation's knowledge."

Analysis:

SCP-999 Stage Four demonstrates self-directed strategy, independent of Foundation oversight.

The anomaly distinguishes between Foundation objectives and its own cosmic-level mission.

No operational actions have yet been taken; planning is entirely cognitive at this stage.

Foundation Notes:

Staff monitoring Stage Four were unaware of this internal strategic calculation.

Ethical and risk assessment flagged for review: SCP-999 Stage Four now exhibits long-term autonomous intent against a potentially existential threat.

Be continued

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