https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lightning_14.07.2009_20-42-33.JPG
https://www.fontzip.com/enochian
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I've been advised by Mew to cut down the O5 Proposal a bit, so I should do that. Also they suggested changing the message a bit to make it seem more like this was sport, just to make it more clear.
Make it "Try as you might, young game, a true Hunter has never missed a shot. A true Hunter is not distracted, regardless of Her quarry's tiresome charades."
Name: You've Been Thunderstruck OR Bolt from the Blue
Tags:
Critters: TheMightyMcB (like a long time ago heh, might want to get some updated crit) Popsioak does not match any existing user name Mew-ltiverse XilasCrowe
ITEM NUMBER: SCP-XXXX |
LEVEL 4/5572 |
CONTAINMENT CLASS: KETER |
SECRET |
Historical depiction of SCP-XXXX, circa 1901.
Special Containment Procedures: Due to its nature, conventional containment of SCP-XXXX is currently infeasible.
Foundation agents embedded within prominent fields of meteorology are to actively suppress knowledge of SCP-XXXX, and are to regard it as a hoax. Individuals who present evidence of SCP-XXXX are to have their works discredited and confiscated. Reports of cadavers that match SCP-XXXX's method of execution are to have their deaths attributed to non-anomalous electrocution. Foundation produced awareness campaigns encouraging the engagement of outdoor activities in a group are to be distributed worldwide, under the guise of average safety campaigns.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an irregular meteorological phenomenon defined by the anomalous manifestation of lightning. Unlike non-anomalous lightning strikes, SCP-XXXX will manifest as luminescent spheres of electrostatic energy (designated SCP-XXXX-1), roughly 25 centimeters in diameter. While they travel at a high rate of speed, SCP-XXXX-1 are significantly slower than non-anomalous lightning, averaging a speed of 2,970 kph.
SCP-XXXX is not dependent on prior weather conditions. SCP-XXXX is always initiated by the sudden apparition of a large dark cloud, from which will emerge SCP-XXXX-1. While appearing similar to a non-anomalous storm cloud, chemical analysis of this cloud has found it to be composed of mainly sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter. This emergence is then followed by a clap of thunder, upon which the the cloud will vanish.
Once manifested, SCP-XXXX-1 will seek to impact a living human being. This is achieved by traveling directly towards the target, and striking them while unawares. Impacts by SCP-XXXX are invariably fatal, with the universal cause of death being non-anomalous electrocution. The area around the corpses are often found in almost pristine condition, with no cases of lightning fire resulting from SCP-XXXX having ever been recorded. Following an SCP-XXXX-1 strike, Foundation personnel have noted a slight increase in ambient Akiva radiation, although this amount is often negligible from baseline levels.
As of the time of documentation, no instance of SCP-XXXX-1 has ever failed to impact a human being.
History: SCP-XXXX was initially discovered during a routine scan of the WHO Mortality Database by O/S-ROY which highlighted a notable trend among victims of lightning strikes. From the earliest available data, a majority of all recorded lightning strike fatalities have occurred outside of weather conducive to lightning. Furthermore, all of these fatalities have been discovered long after their occurrence, with cadavers being found several days after the fact. It is currently believed that SCP-XXXX currently accounts for over 85% of all recorded lightning fatalities worldwide. It is unknown whether this prevalence is due to the inherent low-likelihood of lightning striking a human being or an intentional suppression of non-anomalous lightning strikes by SCP-XXXX.
Addendum.XXXX.1: On 04/23/1998, the following proposal was submitted for viewing by the O5 Council in regards to a possible reevaluation and revision of SCP-XXXX's containment procedures.
Containment Proposal XXXX-IV
Supplementation prepared by Dr. Sullivan, present Head of Parameteorology
SUPPLEMENT:
Using mortality data provided by O/S-ROY, Foundation meteorologists have discovered certain trends among SCP-XXXX-1's victims, with the following being considered especially of note;
- 67% of victims possess visible injuries or ailments
- 78% of individuals are located in areas with little to no human presence
- 100% of individuals are struck while away from other individuals or otherwise secluded
These factors are believed to have made it significantly more difficult for victims to receive medical attention should they have survived the initial impact, allowing SCP-XXXX to maintain its 1/1 encounter to fatality ratio.
PROPOSAL:
Form a mutually beneficial deal between the Foundation and the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) to construct lightning conductors within heavily trafficked natural parks. These conductors would be designed to superficially resemble furnished fire watch towers. Within these towers would be a faux human with an artificial heat signature, acting as a lure for SCP-XXXX-1. Once struck, the received current would be run into the conductor's stone base, neutralizing it. Conducts would be visited bimonthly by a group of Foundation and IUCN representatives for routine maintenance.
COUNCIL VOTE SUMMARY:
YEA |
NAY |
ABSTAIN |
O5-03 |
O5-01 |
O5-05 |
O5-04 |
O5-02 |
O5-08 |
O5-06 |
O5-09 |
O5-11 |
O5-07 |
O5-13 |
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O5-10 |
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O5-12 |
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NOTES:
Construction of proposed lightning conductors has been scheduled for national parks in the United States, Germany and Australia. Current predictions expect worldwide lightning fatalities to drop by approximately 15% once construction has finished. This number is expected to grow as further implementation of Protocol XXXX-IV occurs.
Incident Report #4472.IV: During the intervening time between Protocol XXXX-IV's approval and initial implementation, Foundation webcrawlers reported a spike in SCP-XXXX-1 manifestations, noting two low-level Foundation personnel among the recent victims. Personnel assigned to the recovery of SCP-XXXX-1 victims also reported distinct symbols formed by Lichtenberg figures found on the cadavers. After several attempts to identify the symbols, Foundation paratheologians recognized the markings as Enochian lettering. A translation of these markings has been provided below.
Photograph taken during post-incident analysis
Following this, all contact with personnel present at the conductor sites was suddenly lost. An ensuing investigation by MTF-Sigma-19 ("Park Rangers") discovered the sites in ruins, with a majority of the personnel present either deceased or missing. Cadavers were found with severe burns on their cranial and thoracic regions, consistent with those experienced during high-voltage electrocutions. Further examination shows that, in all cases, damage to all of the cadaver's necks and skulls are consistent with a high-speed impact to the frontal bone.
As of 04/23/2020, Protocol XXXX-IV has been abandoned indefinitely.
the top image probably should get cropped down to just the drawing/carving/whatever, as it has effectively a caption within a caption right now
sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter.
gunpowder cloud
seek to impact a living human being. This is achieved by traveling directly towards the target
the image depicts one sailing past some guys. i'd recommend mentioning that it's not necessarily picking the nearest human or something to combat that
As of the time of documentation, no instance of SCP-XXXX-1 has ever failed to impact a human being.
known to have done so.
or an intentional suppression of non-anomalous lightning strikes by SCP-XXXX.
this feels like a leap in logic, if it's implying that foundation reaserchers theorize that -1 can suppress global weather patterns.
1/1 encounter to fatality ratio.
i think 1:1 is more clinical, though could be wrong
Current predictions expect worldwide lightning fatalities to drop by approximately 15%
bold of them to assume that this ruse would work tbh. shouldn't be presented as a "this will definitely work" as the mechanism by which it targets humans is not clear. maybe a "hypothesized" in there for flavor
try as you might etc. etc. etc. [image]
be sure to include a transcription of this in nearby for translators/etc. maybe also add an alt text that is a transcription as well for screen readers
to the frontal bone.
is that the clinical term? if so, TIL
Special Containment Procedures: Due to its nature, conventional containment of SCP-4472 is currently infeasible. As such, the containment of SCP-4472 is to be focused on information control and public subversion regarding lightning strikes.
Foundation agents embedded within the medical industry are to actively misreport numbers of lightning injuries and fatalities. The actual number of lightning injuries and fatalities are to be compiled by Foundation webcrawler O/S-ROY, which is to be examined yearly for statistical errors. Due to its nature as an English colloquialism, public reports of SCP-4472 statistics are to be discredited as common misconception. To ensure normalcy, Foundation produced awareness campaigns regarding the potential danger of lightning strikes are to be distributed worldwide. Based on current reception, it is expected that the fairly regular nature of lightning strikes will have become common knowledge by the year 1987.
Description: SCP-4472 is a probabilistic anomaly associated with lightning strikes.
From the earliest statistics in 1902, the number of reported injuries caused by lightning strikes in a country has been equal to exactly one millionth of the country's total population. The number of reported deaths similarly follow this trend, equaling exactly one millionth of the country's total population. This effect applies to lightning fire as well, but does not apply to anomalously produced lightning.
In countries with populations that do not exceed one million individuals, the number of fatalities can be measured by the equation (P/107)=(X) μmt. Populations with less than 0.04 μmt are unable to experience injuries or deaths resulting from lightning strikes, although these countries have been observed to experience significantly more cloud to ground lightning strikes than previously expected.
Containment Proposal 4462-IV
Supplementation prepared by Dr. Sullivan, present Head of Paraepidemiology
SUPPLEMENT:
Using mortality data provided by O/S-ROY, Foundation epidemiologists have been able to determine the threshold by which SCP-4472 defines a "lightning injury." Using a standard electrical pain scale, a lightning strike delivered by SCP-4472 that measures a minimum of 4.3 Dol is considered a lightning injury. A strike that measures a minimum of 8.3 Dol or results in heart failure constitutes as a lightning fatality.
PROPOSAL:
Using designs created by Dr. Reach, construct a controlled lightning conductor at major Foundation sites. This conductor will be modified to distribute the electrical charge across twelve equivalent points near the base of the structure. Between these points are several dampeners, decreasing the total amperes carried by the current. Located at the end of these points will be a booth occupied by one healthy D-Class with no known heart conditions. The current would be distributed between each of these D-Class before the current is nullified by a remote dampening lock. Current estimations show that each D-Class would receive approximately 2.3 Dol of pain, comparable to a mild electric shock. The bolt would inflict a total of 27.6 Dol, or the equivalent of three lightning fatalities.
This could be enacted on a per-country basis, as to maintain secrecy while reducing civilian fatalities.
COUNCIL VOTE SUMMARY:
YEA |
NAY |
ABSTAIN |
O5-01 |
O5-06 |
O5-03 |
O5-02 |
O5-07 |
O5-05 |
O5-04 |
O5-09 |
O5-11 |
O5-04 |
O5-12 |
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O5-08 |
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O5-10 |
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O5-13 |
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NOTES:
Construction of proposed lightning conductors has been scheduled at Sites 17, 36, and 77. Current predictions expect worldwide lightning fatalities to drop by approximately 7% once the conductors are built. This percentage is expected to grow considerably over the following years as further implementation of 4472-IV occurs. Reclassification to Euclid is currently pending approval.
Incident Report #4472.IV: Following the implementation of 4472-IV, medical personnel assigned to assist with injuries resulting from 4472-IV noticed strange markings formed by the Lichtenberg figures found on participating D-Class. After several attempts at identifying the symbols, Foundation paratheologians recognized the markings as Enochian lettering. A translation of these markings has been provided below.
Photograph taken during post-incident analysis
Several weeks after this discovery, a severe lightning storm manifested above Site-17, despite no previous signs of inclimate weather. Personnel observed the storm striking the lightning conductor several times, with internal systems measuring the bolts at over 457,000 amperes. Lightning began striking the base of the structure, igniting in a large fire that soon consumed it. Once the structure had collapsed, the lightning storm soon dissipated, and security personnel were able to put out the resulting inferno. Due to the estimated $540,000.00 loss caused by SCP-4572, Containment Procedure 4472-IV has been abandoned indefinitely. Further investigation into possible sentience possessed by SCP-4572 or another entity responsible for the anomaly is currently ongoing.
Several weeks after the successful implementation of Containment Procedure 4472-IV, an unpredicted lightning storm formed over Site-17. Attempting to use the storm to its advantage, on-Site researchers quickly prepared several D-Class for utilization in 4472-IV. Once D-Class personnel took their places at the conduction points, the structure was impacted by a lightning bolt measured at 457,000 amperes by internal systems. The force of the strike allowed it to pass the dampening locks, electrocuting the D-Class personnel. The strike caused considerable damage to the conductor, destroying the dampening locks, and rendering it inoperable.
During post incident examination, personnel noticed strange markings formed by Lichtenberg figures found on deceased D-Class. These markings were later identified as Enochian lettering by Foundation paratheologists.
Following this discovery, Containment Procedure 4472-IV was abandoned indefinitely. No further unpredicted lightning fatalities or injuries have occurred since the incident. Further investigation of SCP-4472's possible sentience is ongoing. SCP-4472 has been reclassified as Keter.