//------------------------------// // The Recall Protocol // Story: The Foundation // by Solar Caesar //------------------------------// Pinkie Pie had been ordered to stay at the Heavy Containment Zone checkpoint. She was supposed to keep watch if there were any other personnel coming. She was given Cadance's Level-4 keycard to come if there was an emergency. After walking through the long, winding halls of Site-19, they finally reached a place that was a critical part of escaping. The containment of SCP-106. "Come on, guys." Shining said, starting to jog down to the control room. "We can contain it." "How?" Rarity asked, picking up the pace. "Well, the protocol instructions sheet is down there." he said. "It'll explain everything." Without question, everyone followed, and said nothing. Upon reaching the observation room, Shining started to look around. Something caught Twilight's eye. It seemed to be SCP-106's file. "What are you looking at, Twi?" Rainbow asked. The six friends tried to see what Twilight was so interested in. "This." she said, showing her friends the file: Item #: SCP-106 Object Class: Keter Special Containment Procedures: No physical interaction with SCP-106 is allowed at any time. All physical interaction must be approved by no less than a two-thirds vote from O5-Command. Any such interaction must be undertaken in AR-II maximum security sites, after a general non-essential staff evacuation. All staff (Research, Security, Class D, etc.) are to remain at least sixty meters away from the containment cell at all times, except in the event of breach events. SCP-106 is to be contained in a sealed container, comprised of lead-lined steel. The container will be sealed within forty layers of identical material, each layer separated by no less than 36cm of empty space. Support struts between layers are to be randomly spaced. Container is to remain suspended no less than 60cm from any surface by ELO-IID electromagnetic supports. Secondary containment area is to be comprised of sixteen spherical “cells”, each filled with various fluids and a random assembly of surfaces and supports. Secondary containment is to be fitted with light systems, capable of flooding the entire assembly with no less than 80,000 lumens of light instantly with no direct human involvement. Both containment areas are to remain under 24 hour surveillance. Any corrosion observed on any containment cell surfaces, staff members, or other site locations within two hundred meters of SCP-106 are to be reported to Site Security immediately. Any objects or personnel lost to SCP-106 are to be deemed missing/KIA. No recovery attempts are to be made under any circumstances. Description: SCP-106 appears to be a colt ponynoid, with a general appearance of advanced decomposition. This appearance may vary, but the “rotting” quality is observed in all forms. SCP-106 is not exceptionally agile, and will remain motionless for days at a time, waiting for prey. SCP-106 is also capable of scaling any vertical surface and can remain suspended upside down indefinitely. When attacking, SCP-106 will attempt to incapacitate prey by damaging major organs, muscle groups, or tendons, then pull disabled prey into its pocket dimension. SCP-106 appears to prefer pony, changeling, zebra, and griffin prey items in the 10-25 years of age bracket. SCP-106 causes a “corrosion” effect in all solid matter it touches, engaging a physical breakdown in materials several seconds after contact. This is observed as rusting, rotting, and cracking of materials, and the creation of a black, mucus-like substance similar to the material coating SCP-106. This effect is particularly detrimental to living tissues, and is assumed to be a “pre-digestion” action. Corrosion continues for six hours after contact, after which the effect appears to “burn out”. SCP-106 is capable of passing through solid matter, leaving behind a large patch of its corrosive mucus. SCP-106 is able to “vanish” inside solid matter, entering what is assumed to be a form of “pocket dimension”. SCP-106 is then able to exit this dimension from any point connected to the initial entry point (examples: “entering” the inner wall of a room, and “exiting” the outer wall. Entering a wall, and exiting from the ceiling). It is unknown if this is the point of origin for SCP-106, or a simple “lair” created by SCP-106. Limited observation of this “pocket dimension” has shown it to be comprised mostly of halls and rooms, with [DATA EXPUNGED] entry. This activity can continue for days, with some subjected individuals being released for the express purpose of hunting, recapture, [DATA EXPUNGED]. Further information on SCP-106's behavior, former containment procedures, and staff notes are accessible by personnel of Level-3 security clearance or higher. "Wow..." Rainbow said. "That doesn't even begin to describe it." Rarity said. "I've never even met the colt, and I already believe he's horrible!" "I second that." Twilight said. "Let's just hope that this 'recall protocol' my brother speaks of is as good as it sounds." "It is," her brother stated, looking over his shoulder. "Come and see this." The six walked over, as Shining showed them the contents of the protocol: In the event of a breach event by SCP-106, a pony, changeling, zebra, or griffin within the 10-25 years of age bracket will be prepped for recall, with the compromised containment cell being replaced and restored for use. When the cell is ready, the lure subject will be strapped on the platform inside the cell, after which the cell is locked and sealed. In order to let SCP-106 inside the cell, the ELO-IID electromagnets must be powered down before initiating the Recall Protocol. As of ██/██/████, an automated hydraulic press(the "femur breaker") is used to injure the lure subject. The sound emitted by said subject will be transmitted over the site public address system. Once SCP-106 has entered the cell, it must be lifted back up using the ELO-IID electromagnets. No one spoke after finishing reading it. Almost no one. "I don't get it." Rainbow said. "You don't have to get it, you just have to do it." Shining said to the confused Cyan pegasus. "Has the lure subject been secured?" Solar asked. "Affirmative." Shining said. "Initiate?" "Yes. Turn on the camera." Solar pressed a button on a monitor, activating the camera. It showed what seemed to be the inside of the containment cell. Twilight and her friends could see a Class-D strapped into the "femur breaker". The lure subject was a male changeling, who was apparently less than 25 years old. "Twilight, can you turn on the sound please?" Solar asked. Twilight flipped the sound transmission on. The sound of static could be heard, followed by a sniffing noise. It was the Class-D. By the way, this is subject D-6564." Shining stated. "He was arrested for arson and murder." Everyone stared at Shining. "What? Just a heads-up." he said. "You don't need to remind us of how horrible Class-D's are. We already kn-" "Is anyone out there?" It was D-6564 who had interrupted Twilight. He had no idea that they could hear him. "...Hello?" he said again. They could see his mouth moving. He struggled a bit, attempting to sit up. He was restrained, however. "What now?" Rarity asked. "We lower the cell." Shining said, flipping a switch. The cell was lowered slowly to the floor, still maintaining the "hovering" affect. "Please let me go!" D-6564 said. Twilight and her friends exchanged nervous glances. "Let me go!" the changeling said again, with a little more force. "This is gonna be bad..." Rainbow said, rubbing the back of her neck. "Is there any other way? He just seems so helpless." Rarity said, clearly upset. "This...Ah don't think ah can watch this." Applejack said, turning her head away from the monitor. Fluttershy followed, closing her eyes and covering her ears. "I just wanna leave. Please!" The changeling begged. "Twilight?" Shining said. "Yes?" Twilight asked. "Can you...press the femur breaker button?" ... "I..." Twilight started. Twilight hesitated. Then she closed her eyes. Then she pressed the button.