SCP-ES-047

SCP-ES-047 prior to a control test.

Item #: SCP-ES-047

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-ES-047 is to be stored in an airtight container measuring at least 30 x 30 x 15 cm. The object is mechanical in nature and damaged, and is therefore vulnerable to electric and corrosive agents (e.g., humidifiers, heat, etc.).

» Obsolete Historical Information: for referential use only, pending archival

Though the relevant measurement and testing processes have been carried out (see Historical Records Site-37 » Experimental Section » 1963), an easy access policy is in effect for research purposes. Level 1 credentials or higher are valid for requesting and completing a Basic Experimental Form for SCP-ES-047 (validity range: 2 to 6 weeks, with authorized exceptions). A valid BEF is not valid for requesting Class-D experimental intermediaries; testing with SCP-ES-047 must be direct.

During experimental use of SCP-ES-047, a random original text (either syntactically correct, incorrect, or free-form) may be written, or texts from the Approved Use Library may be used for transcription. Additional document security protocols must be observed during experimentation.

The downgrading of SCP-ES-047 to Anomalous Object and subsequent transfer to Site-72 is hereby suspended in accordance with Policy Request #1257734 (04/06/1997), re: Tertiary Utility (personal).

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CONTAINMENT MEMORANDUM ES-047-120125

DIRECT EXPERIMENTATION WITH SCP-ES-047 IS HEREBY STRICTLY PROHIBITED DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS.

FREE TESTING IS SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY DUE TO SUSPICIONS OF INFORMATION LEAKS. TESTS LED BY DR. A. NÚÑEZ ARE UNDERWAY. RESULTS PENDING.
ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION FOR THE TESTING SESSION HELD ON JANUARY 12, 2025, IS REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CENTRAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT DESK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AGAINST IMMEDIATE PENALTY AND SUBSEQUENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE ABOVE CASE.

SIGNED, DIRECTOR APARICIO MONNET

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Description: Royal Model P ("portable") typesetter, manufactured by the Royal Typewriter Company in 1936, serial number KHM1847777. The ubiquity of the model makes it difficult to investigate its manufacturing details, since SCP-ES-047's only distinguishing feature is its QWERTZ keyboard layout, indicating its intended use in German-speaking markets. Acquired by the Foundation in June 1963.

Aside from the aforementioned damage, SCP-ES-047's mechanisms are unremarkable, functioning correctly, and are in exceptional condition, including the types, which have been thoroughly ruled out for any measurable physical modification. However, under normal use of SCP-ES-047, regardless of the key pressed, the character "M" will appear printed on the page. The space key is the only exception and functions normally, unlike other blank space keys (e.g., tab).
The mechanism by which SCP-ES-047 exerts its anomalous properties is currently unknown. Extensive disassembly tests, slow-motion recording, thorough visual and tactile examinations, part replacement, dyeing, writing materials, etc., have been carried out throughout its extensive stay in containment. SCP-ES-047's effect is unique to the mechanism as a whole, not to its components. Its behavior is completely unchanged. (Revised 02/10/2019)

» Obsolete Historical Information: for referential use only, pending archival

Despite its invariance, SCP-ES-047 is exceptionally simple, malleable, and flexible to modification; Extensive functional testing and intrusive measurements are trivial compared to other mechanical anomalies, making it a useful study tool for candidates and/or inexperienced researchers, provided that Special Containment Procedures and other information security guidelines are followed.

Addendum ES-047/01: Test Log ES-047-10022019-009

Test Number: #462137/10022019-009

Date: 10-02-2019

Time Initiated: 18:32

Procedure: Transcription of authorized text Don Quixote.

Researcher(s) Present: Jr. Rsr. Matías Weber, Jr. Rsr. Fernando Tisera.

<18:32> Begin log. New black ink ribbon and white DIN A-4 sheet are introduced in SCP-ES-047.

<18:36> 72 words from the first chapter have been transcribed. Slow-motion capture equipment is installed 32 cm from the top opening of SCP-ES-047.

<18:42> Typing continues. 107 additional words are transcribed.

<18:53> Typewritten text is verified. Capital "M" is confirmed by witnesses and recording in 100% of instances.

<18:57> Typing continues. 21 additional words are transcribed.

<19:00> Test aborted. Abnormality detected when entering 16^th letter of the 201^st word of the text: A single number "7" has appeared on the paper. Jr. Rsrs. Weber and Tisera don't appear to have noticed.

<19:12> Typing continues to the bottom of the page. Tisera removes the sheet of paper from the track and reviews it; she detects the number "7" and requests that Weber stop the test. Weber requests SCP-ES-047's documentation. Test suspended while both review it.

<19:15> Having reread the documentation several times, Weber and Tisera discuss whether to abort the test or continue it. Weber gets up from his chair and paces around the room.

<19:28> Tisera interrupts the recording by turning off the camera. He proceeds to contact Sr. Rsr. Thompson.

<19:41> Thompson appears in the testing chamber. He orders the test to continue under his supervision. The recording equipment is restarted.

<20:12> The transcription of Chapter 1 is completed. No other anomalies are detected. The test is ordered terminated. Thompson suggests extending the Jr. Rsrs. experiment run for an extended period of time.

<20:20> Sheets, tape, and camera are inventoried. Designation SCP-ES-047-01 reserved for the sheet containing the number "7."

<20:31> SCP-ES-047 stored in its container.

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Note from the Archival Department: Addendum-ES-047/02 (Extended Experimental Record) revised on 07/22/2022 due to the lack of informative content and/or results of greater interest that merit citation in the main document at the close of the period established by Study Policy #047-0001-06052019 (two years).

Due to the lack of research personnel actively involved in experimentation with SCP-ES-047 for whom these could be deemed useful information, the 502 records included in the Addendum (dated 1968-2019) are omitted. See Historical Records Site-37 » Experimental Section » Year » SCP-ES-047. This omission is to be reversed at the request of Sr. Rsr. Thompson.

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Addendum ES-047/03: Corrrection 12/01/2025

During an informal experiment conducted by Sr. Rsr. Thompson for the benefit of Jr. Rsrs. Gabriel Turan, Gonzalo Ballester, and Francisco Rincón, SCP-ES-047's unusual behavior was repeated and intensified, producing a text of interest designated SCP-ES-047-02.

The event began at 7:00 PM, during the typing of the fourth paragraph on page 62 of the text Mi Amigo El Pespir; during the writing period of the text of interest, SCP-ES-047 functioned completely independently of the input of Sr. Rsr. Thompson, who was operating the anomaly to exemplify its functionality.

Typing of the text of interest continued for 23 minutes with documental assistance from the Junior Researchers. The sheets and tape used during the experiment have been transferred and inventoried by the Information Security Department.

The indefinite cessation of informal and/or educational use of SCP-ES-047 is ordered pending the completion of a new battery of experiments and/or resolution of information security concerns related to its use.

Addendum ES-047/04: Text of Interest (SCP-ES-047-02)

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MMMMM MM MMMMMMMM MMM MMMMMMMMMMM M MMMMMMM MMMMMMMM MM MM MMMMMMM 7MMM M MMM M MMMMMMMMM

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Procedures: MMM MM MMM MMMMM MMMMMMMM MM MM MMMMMMM MMMMMMM MM MM MMMMM MM M MMM MMM MMMM MM MMMMMMM MMM MMM MMMM MMMMMMMMMMM MMMM MMMMMM MMMMMMMMM MMMM

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MMMMMMMM MM MMMMMMMMMMM MMM MMMMMM MMMMMM MM M MMMMM MMMMMMMM MMM MMMMM MMMMMMMM MM MM MMMMMMM MMMMMMM MM MM MMMMM MM M MMM MMM MMMM MM MMMMMMM MMM MMM MMMM MMMMMMMMMMM MMMM MMMMMM MMMMMMMMM MMMM

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Notable anomalies:

• Two sevens (7) at the beginning and end of the anomalous passage of the text,
• The writing time of the first seven coincided exactly with 19:00:00 local time,
• The anomalous passage ends after a brief repetition of the beginning of the text,
• Characters Z and Y swapped,
• The character "»", which does not exist in SCP-ES-047, is replaced by "M",
• The discovery date has been changed from June 1963 to January 1941.

Addendum ES-047/05: Conclusions derived from SCP-ES-047-02

After several days of exhaustive analysis and discussion with the Information Security team, we were unable to narrow down the number of hypotheses (mostly non-exclusive), which now consists of five:

1. SCP-ES-047's ability to reproduce its own document can only be due to the prior introduction of this same text to the anomaly, a serious violation of current experimental security guidelines.
2. implies that SCP-ES-047 is self-aware.
3. possesses superior and/or indirect perception.
4. is not self-aware, but consists of an unknown method of transmission by a possibly conscious adversary.
5. implies randomness, which is why the known body of texts produced by SCP-ES-047 is purely random, as is the reproduction of its own document.

Given the lack of evidence for hypotheses 2-5 and the impossibility of answering them meaningfully, I recommend proceeding under the assumption that the first hypothesis is at least partially correct. I strongly advise against opening a cognitive scanning case and/or other requests to special units such as the Department of Memetics, which will almost certainly be fruitless.

The most sensible course of action, then, is to impose extreme restrictions and carefully record the intensive battery to follow. Just in case, a complete sweep of private and public documental archives should be initiated. This could at least verify the first hypothesis and possibly identify a responsible party, especially given that document SCP-ES-047 went a very long time (~5 years) without major alterations. Then, if deemed imperative, a brief internal examination of the machine could be continued.

The search for an exceptional element is ill-advised. The only culprit is the usual one: lax protocols. If there were a complete record of the tests performed on SCP-ES-047, the commotion would be less, there would be no suspicion of serious security lapses, and it would be much simpler to proceed as far as human resources are concerned. Weber and Tisera don't deserve scrutiny for the trivial mistake of briefly shutting down the chamber during an experiment conducted early in their careers. The purpose of SCP-ES-047 was precisely to provide an environment where such lapses were possible without major consequences, and even then, I was contacted immediately, and everything was properly documented upon my arrival.

No puedo recomendar alteraciones a los Procedimientos Especiales de Contención presentes.

I can't offer any special observations on the nature of SCP-ES-047, -01, -02, or the incident itself. I doubt that further study will be of any benefit, however necessary it may be.

I can only suggest one piece of personal advice: don't touch it anymore. You'll sleep more soundly.

- Dr. Thompson