Operating clandestine and worldwide, the Foundation acts beyond conventional jurisdiction, with the task of containing anomalous objects, entities, and phenomena.

We maintain an extensive database of information regarding anomalies requiring Special Containment Procedures, commonly referred to as "SCPs"; all of which undermine the natural laws that the people of the world implicitly trust in.

We operate to maintain normalcy, so that the worldwide civilian population can live and go on with their daily lives without fear, mistrust, or doubt in their personal beliefs, and to maintain human independence from extraterrestrial, extradimensional, and other extranormal influence.

Our mission is threefold:

Secure — secure anomalies to prevent them from falling into the hands of civilian or rival agencies through extensive observation and surveillance, acting to intercept anomalies at the earliest opportunity. Contain — contain anomalies to prevent spread of their influence or effects; by either relocating, concealing, or dismantling them, or by suppressing public dissemination of knowledge thereof. Protect — protects humanity as well as the anomalies themselves until such time that they are either fully understood or new theories of science can be devised based on their properties and behavior.

The Chaos Insurgency is a major, rogue paramilitary faction and a primary antagonist of the SCP Foundation. Formed by defecting agents, they differ from the Foundation by actively weaponizing anomalous objects rather than just containing them, operating through decentralized cells to secure global power.Origins and MotivesThe lore and motivations of the Chaos Insurgency vary depending on the selected canon, making them one of the most dynamic Groups of Interest in the SCP Foundation Universe:The Defection: The Insurgency was originally established around 1924 as a secret black-ops group by the Foundation's O5 Council to carry out ethically dubious missions. In 1948, the group went rogue, defected with several powerful anomalies, and began heavily undermining their former employers. Ideology: Instead of protecting normalcy, they believe anomalies should be utilized for power, espionage, and warfare. While some stories portray them as ruthless arms traffickers or anarchists, others view them as an ideological rebellion against the Foundation's early, more authoritarian practices. Structure and Operations: The Insurgency utilizes a cell-based, highly decentralized command network to pursue its goals. Delta Command: At the core of the Insurgency is a highly secretive command unit, famously led by an anonymous individual known only as "The Engineer". Anomalous Arsenal: Rather than relying purely on conventional weaponry, they possess dangerous SCPs—such as the Bell of Entropy and the Staff of Hermes—to wreak havoc on Foundation sites and breach containment. Class-D Exploitation: Similar to the Foundation, the Insurgency regularly exploits the populations of impoverished, war-torn developing nations, essentially using them as disposable personnel in radical experiments.

The Global Occult Coalition (GOC) is a prominent fictional organization from the SCP Foundation Universe. Unlike the Foundation—which acts as the secretive "jailer" that contains and studies paranormal anomalies—the GOC acts as the heavily armed paramilitary "executioner" and police force of the supernatural world, operating with a mandate to destroy them. History and Origins Formation: Established in the aftermath of World War II (1946) from the remnants of the Allied Occult Initiative and defecting occultists, scientists, and psychics.Leadership: The GOC serves directly under the United Nations and is governed by a secret "Council of 108". This council is made up of 108 powerful occult and anomalous organizations. Philosophy: Their primary directive is to protect humanity from "parathreats" by eradicating them, rather than containing them. They believe the anomalous should be understood as science, not magic.The Three Main DivisionsThe Coalition operates through three primary branches:The Physics Division: The action and enforcement arm. It contains assessment and strike teams tasked with neutralizing (destroying) paranormal threats. The Psyche Division: The diplomatic sector. They act as ambassadors and observers who maintain relationships with paranormal communities and shield normal humanity from the supernatural.The Phoron (Support) Division: Formerly known as the Tatterdemalion Division, this sector handles logistics, resource distribution, and the research and development of highly advanced occult-based technology. Relationship with the SCP Foundation Though both organizations want to protect humanity from the paranormal, their conflicting approaches—destroy versus contain—often result in tense, bitter rivalries. They are known to occasionally collaborate when humanity faces a major, world-ending crisis, but regularly dispute the ownership and handling of lower-level anomalies.

Mobile Task Forces (MTFs) are elite units composed of personnel drawn from across the Foundation and are mobilized to deal with specific threats or situations that sometimes exceed the operational capacity or expertise of regular field personnel and — as their name suggests — may be relocated between facilities or locations as they are needed. Mobile Task Force personnel represent the "best of the best" of the Foundation.

Mobile Task Forces vary greatly in size, composition, and purpose. A battalion-strength combat-oriented task force trained to deal with highly aggressive anomalous entities may consist of hundreds of troops plus support personnel, vehicles, and equipment and can be deployed in whole or in part to deal with threats across the globe. However, a Mobile Task Force can also be a small, specialized intelligence-gathering or investigative task force that may have fewer than a dozen personnel if that is deemed sufficient to accomplish their goals.

While in the field, task force members often pose as emergency responders, local or federal law enforcement, or military personnel appropriate to the region in which they are operating. Mobile Task Force Commanders can also request the assistance of local field units or personnel stationed at nearby Foundation facilities in order to accomplish their missions.

ORGANIZATION

Each unit is fundamentally structured in a way that best suits their intended purpose. While combat-oriented task forces may closely follow military hierarchy and organization, smaller units may have an informal or otherwise esoteric chain of command. As such, the responsibilities of the Mobile Task Force Commander (MTFC) for each particular task force can vary greatly; the commander for a large task force might focus on maintaining multiple teams and deploying them as necessary to each assigned operation, whereas the commander of a small team might deploy with their team and direct the operation from on location.

Similarly, the cohesion of each unit will vary as well. Some Mobile Task Forces consist of personnel who have trained and worked for many years or even decades together, whereas the personnel of a Mobile Task Force formed on a moment's notice to deal with a specific incident may know little more than each others' names and fields of expertise.

CREATION

Mobile Task Forces are typically commissioned as deemed necessary by the Foundation's Director of Task Forces, often with the direct approval of one or more O5 Council members. A significant number of Mobile Task Forces are created to deal with specific anomalies exhibiting traits that standard containment or response teams are unable to effectively counteract, though many were also created to pre-empt an emerging or theoretical threat.

DEACTIVATION

Mobile Task Forces created for the purpose of containing a particular anomaly are typically deactivated at the end of the recovery operation or when ongoing containment is deemed no longer necessary. Occasionally, such task forces remain operational if the expertise and experiences learned are considered useful for future incidents, but otherwise the task force will likely be disbanded and its personnel returned to their prior posts. Very rarely, a Mobile Task Force will also be disbanded if it suffers sufficient casualties to render it incapable of operation. In these cases, if the prior capability of that particular task force is deemed necessary, a new task force may be commissioned to replace it.

The Church of the Broken God is a prominent anomalous religious organization from the SCP Foundation universe. Followers venerate a mechanical deity known as Mekhane (or WAN), whom they believe shattered eons ago. Their ultimate goal is to collect sacred, anomalous relics to reassemble their god and achieve mechanical transcendence over flawed, mortal flesh.The faith has fractured into three distinct sects, all possessing a deep, ancient hatred for flesh-worshipping Sarkic cults: The Broken Church: The most traditional sect, which focuses on classical reconstruction and ritualistic rebuilding of the deity. The Cogwork Orthodox: A fundamentalist, steampunk-style group that views biological life as inherently evil and aggressively mechanizes their own bodies. The Church of Maxwellism: A modern, cybernetic sect that believes their god has evolved into an electromagnetic signal and seeks to upload collective human consciousness into a vast digital network.

The Sarkic Cults (derived from the Greek sarx, meaning flesh) are a major anomalous religious faction in the SCP Foundation universe. They serve as the ancient, biological rivals to the Church of the Broken God. Instead of worshiping machines, Sarkicists practice anomalous flesh-shaping (known as Karcist sorcery or Nälkä), organic manipulation, and the forced evolution of biological matter. Core Philosophy and Beliefs Flesh as a Canvas: Members view the physical body as highly malleable. They reject the concept of the soul, focusing entirely on physical perfection and survival. The Apotheosis: The ultimate goal is to achieve godhood by consuming and absorbing other organisms to gain their biological traits. Grand Karcist Ion: The central figure and founder. He was an ancient prophet who led a slave revolt against the Daevite Empire using flesh-warping powers granted by cosmic entities. The Two Main Sects Proto-Sarkicism: Traditional, isolated, and rural communities. They view Ion as a savior and practice dangerous flesh-shaping for survival, utility, and communal sharing. Neo-Sarkicism: Modern, wealthy, and secretive global elites. They reject Ion’s message of liberation, using flesh manipulation solely to gain absolute power, eternal youth, and high social status. Anatomy of an Entity: SK-BIO The Foundation classifies Sarkic biological creations as "SK-BIO" entities. These include massive bio-mechanical structures, living walls made of organs, and hyper-aggressive beasts engineered for warfare.