Exobiology Department
Analysis of ANACOLOR Event and SCP-ES-301
Date: 02 of October, 2023
Eye of SCP-ES-301. Generated by computational modeling.
During the first year of the SCP-ES-301 containment effort, it was always considered that this event was merely a space-time anomaly. This was due to the apparent absence of a catalyzing organism or entity, as well as the absence of alterations in the recorded reality or facet radiation. Studies in collaboration with the Department of Astronomy at Site-34 detected an alteration in the amount of dark matter relating to planet Earth.
This increase, although subtle, coincides with the first ANACOLOR event and the first detection of a gravitational wave in 2016. Such correlation was always taken into account as a cause of SCP-ES-301. Although a loose end was the reason for the disappearance of organic matter and why organic matter behaved differently from inorganic matter in these events.
The last analysis utilizing HF-GOS capable of visualizing dark matter, developed by Area-08, succeeded in visualizing an entity composed of dark matter, also known as Supremus nigrum-gravitas.
Generated image of S. nigrum-gravitas's mandibles.
The images describe the creature thusly: A vermiform body similar to the genus Onychophora. The size of the entity is variable, forming first a pair of antennae; they present a constant flow of dark matter, behaving in a viscous manner as if it were a saliva-like secretion. Hundreds of elongated appendages which collect organic matter after disappearing from the visible light spectrum can emerge from the jaw of S. nigrum-gravitas.
Previous analyses by the Coalition have confirmed that EVE from organisms is retained in carcasses, which may indicate that SCP-ES-301 does not feed on organic matter. A monitoring of the morphology of S. nigrum-gravitas has detected a change in its lobopods, with the emergence of a carving on its epidermis with human faces of varied expressions, predominantly anguish and pain, as well as random parts of other consumed organisms.
A more detailed investigation of the trajectory of SCP-ES-301 evidenced its passage by Neptune and a disturbance in the Kepler belt, following a direct route to Earth after the encounter with the Coalition structure and UIU. Likewise, attacks by S. nigrum-gravitas have focused on two particular targets:
- Foundation or nexus sites where there is a large population of anomalies.
- Population centers.
It is believed that high amounts of ionizing radiation affect the entity's ability to interact with the universe (through ANACOLOR events) and not the entity itself, since such detonations do not generate any harm to it. Because S. nigrum-gravitas is a being composed of dark matter, it is unknown what could interact with the entity; anomalous means have thus far failed (e.g. Scranton reality anchors or EVE sinks).
It is hypothesized that SCP-ES-301 has a level of sapience and its attacks are deliberate, not intended to perpetuate its life cycle. ANACOLOR events have increased in frequency, however, S. nigrum-gravitas seems to have the ability to increase the range of such an event, as shown in an attack directed at a forward nexus belonging to the Coalition. Considering the capabilities shown by the entity, it is theorized that it could affect the entire Earth. The reason why this has not occurred remains undetermined.
UPDATE 12/11/2023: Areas previously attacked by SCP-ES-301 have proven to be persistently affected; as reconstructed objects or introduced flora and fauna lose their coloration, to the point of becoming invisible, although their infrared footprints demonstrate their presence. The areas affected by an ANACOLOR event have been declared as radioactive hazard zones and fenced off as a cover. Such an event has an expansive characteristic, following a branching pattern and targeting nearby cities.