SCP-CN-2701

Item #: SCP-CN-2701

Object Class: Ticonderoga¹-Supernus²

Special Containment Procedures: Observation of the anomaly is to be carried out by Site-CN-10-α; an improved monitoring site is being built in the deep space of the Solar System.

All Secret-IV type Thaumaturgical Space Observation Telescopes have ceased production and production lines are awaiting orders. All use of this type of telescope requires approval and verification, including that the telescopes and all subsequent enhancements may not be sold, provided or transferred to entities or organizations outside of the Foundation.

Due to SCP-CN-2701's properties, there is no need to consider the containment of the object. In view of the Foundation's power, it is estimated that it is impossible to contain this object within the next 100 years. The current focus of containment is to increase the Foundation's space combat and defense strength, which has been deemed to be the best containment measure.

Description: SCP-CN-2701 is a stellar replacement phenomenon only visible when using S-VI-██ Thaumaturgy. Due to the limited acuity of the human eye, only Secret-IV type Space Observation Telescopes can observe SCP-CN-2701. Currently, the only Secret-IV type telescope is Site-CN-10-α's Chengde Space Observatory.

When using S-VI-██ Thaumaturgy or implements using S-VI-██ Thaumaturgy, SCP-CN-2701 causes a portion of all celestial objects (such as stars, planets and moons) outside the Solar System to be replaced with various combat units (here designated SCP-CN-2701-1), mostly divided into space carriers (-1-1), space defense ships (-1-2) and interstellar attack ships (-1-3).

The number and arrangment of SCP-CN-2701-1 completely match those of celestial bodies observed normally. Observations have shown that the state and mode of movement of SCP-CN-2701-1-1, -1-2 and -1-3 match their corresponding celestial bodies completely. All SCP-CN-2701-1-1 produce an identical amount of light to their corresponding celestial bodies when moving; however, this does not affect observation and is thought to be a byproduct of their propulsion method.

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To: Deep Space Exploration Department Head
From: Research Team
Subject: Regarding Interaction with SCP-CN-2701

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We believe that further observation is unlikely to lead to results, and merely relying on observation makes it difficult for us to obtain useful information. As such, our research team requests to send a message to one of the SCP-CN-2701-1. Our interstellar-level transmission system has already been completed. We believe that this will produce some results.

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Subject	Request Regarding Interaction Testing with SCP-CN-2701-1
From	Site-CN-10 Deep Space Exploration Department, SCP-CN-2701 Research Team
Reason for Request
Since the discovery of the object, all investigation of the object has been done through the observatory, and we have only obtained blurry image data. Based on the information we have now, SCP-CN-2701-1's movement data matches that obtained by normally observing celestial objects completely. As for why SCP-CN-2701 can only be observed under certain conditions, why the movement data is so similar, and whether these ships hold life, we have no way to find those out based on mere observation. The research team reckons that in order to explain these problems, we must first establish contact with these ships. At hte bare minimum, we should know whether these ships respond to external stimuli. After that, if it is possible, we can establish contact, begin communications, and possibly increase our technological development. As for hiding, within our entire observable universe, only the Solar System has not been affected by SCP-CN-2701. As such, we, with some degree of confidence, believe that SCP-CN-2701 already knows of Earth, human civilization, and possibly even the Foundation. As such, we do not believe there is a need for concealment. The current mode of operation is based on the High-Capacity Electromagnetic Transmitter at Site-CN-10-α's Chengde Space Observatory, with a short effective range and a low storage capacity, with a very clear directionality; this makes it suited for short-range test transmissions. As the development of space engines based on quantum fluctuation is still in the theoretical stage, and workless fusion engines and traditional chemical propulsion methods are unsuited for intergalactic travel, the Foundation, an the Earth, has no real space-combat power. Currently, the most dominant propulsion method is still nuclear propulsion with continuous time-channels to ensure the intra-star-system rate of motion of small-scale spacecraft; however, this method is incredibly inefficient, even though it can reach locations tens of astronomical units away in small amounts of time without hibernation, it still takes far too long in terms of external time. In addition, the current furthest space base is still the Foundation Space Station #1 in Jovian orbit, which does not possess true armaments; its strongest weapons are only capable of destroying small asteroids. Taking into account the above facts, we believe that the Foundation should begin working on its space defenses as early as possible. As the first step of a hypothetical battle, it is necessary to determine the attitude of our opponent; our research group believes that sending communications to SCP-CN-2701-1 is a reasonable and feasible first step.

To: Research Team
From: Deep Space Exploration Department Head
Subject: Re: Regarding Interaction with SCP-CN-2701

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Denied for the time being. There are inherent risks and uncertainties in communicating with unknown entities. Everything we know about SCP-CN-2701 is built on speculation. The object has not shown any threat, and such activities that can change the current situation can lead to severe consequences.

To: Deep Space Exploration Department Head
From: Research Team
Subject: Our proposal

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We can send only a small amount of information, for instance a mathematical diagram, or a small amount of text with no automatic translation system. It will merely express our desire to establish communication, and will not include information about the Earth or the Foundation. In addition, if after an extended period of time there is no reply, this indicates SCP-CN-2701 does not carry intelligent life.

To: Research Team
From: Deep Space Exploration Department Head
Subject: Re: Our proposal

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After consulting with the higher-ups, it has been decided that you are allowed to send a simple mathematical diagram, only through electromagnetic waves. But your actions will be monitored by the O5 Council, Ethics Committee, and a team composed of personnel from this site.

You are to bear full responsibility if this goes wrong.

Threshold Research Report (Excerpt)

After eight years of waiting, we have not received any form of response. Observation data remains within the normal threshold. As such, we believe that SCP-CN-2701-1 may be in an abandoned state. We are planning to launch a spaceship with a continuous time channel, equipped with two anomalies in long-term self-contained anomalies and a medium-level autonomous robot, towards SCP-CN-2701-1-1-[DATA EXPUNGED].

Due to current constraints, a crewed spaceship is still under research.

AUDIO FILE

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Zenerry: A week ago, the Spacetime Research Department noticed one of the SCP-CN-2701-1 in an abnormal state while using the Chengde Space Observatory. The details are in this video.

[Omitted.]

Darry: Is this abnormal?

Zenerry: Yes, we've never had reports of any SCP-CN-2701-1 flashing with such a pattern before. Even if it's only one, and it only did so for a short time, we can still get some information… In other words, nothing too surprising, I think you'll have seen it.

Darry: Are they only replying now? That message, those tests, how long ago were they?

Zenerry: Our first EM transmission was 38 years ago. The launch of that spaceship loaded with anomalies was 25 years ago. We lost contact seven years ago — even if they sent data back in the Site's direction twenty years ago, for reasons relating to its flight path, the time between transmissions has become longer and longer. No one's looked at the remaining data since then. Darry, that original research team has been dissolved, and the original Deep Space Exploration Department head — the only one with a direct hand in the matter — died in a containment breach. You're the last person left who was involved in the matter.

Darry：[tapping on the table] ... . -.-. ..- .-. . -.-. --- -. - .- .. -. .--. .-. [stops tapping]……

[silence]

Darry: If my knowledge from the military is still correct… that's…

Zenerry: Is that their response to our initial message?

Darry: No, I think that's our spaceship's response…

Darry/Zenerry: Secure Contain Protect?

Reminder from Xiumu.aic: The following content is an emergency/temporary edit

Fuckfuckfuck, how did we not realize this sooner? Those ships aren't empty at all! Why were they so eager to dissolve our research group? There's a decades-long discontinuity—

2020.8-SCP-CN-2701-Image.jpg (37.65 GB)

They, all the SCP-CN-2701-1, maybe even their attached ships, we don't know because we don't have the acuity, they all changed their orientation but not their position. I don't know why all the ships all turned to face us, but if that light is from their engines…

Footnotes

1. Publicly recognized Esoteric Class. MEANING: Object cannot be contained, but does not need to be contained.

2. Subclass. MEANING: Object is extremely distant from Earth/the Solar System, and cannot be dealt with within current Foundation capabilities.