SCP RP

The fictional setting centers around the findings and activities of the SCP Foundation: an international secret society consisting of a scientific research institution with a paramilitary intelligence agency to support their goals. Despite their extremely secretive nature, the Foundation is entrusted by governments around the world to capture and contain various unexplained paranormal phenomena that defy the known laws of nature (referred to as "anomalies", "SCP objects", "SCPs", or informally as "skips"). They include living beings and creatures, artifacts and objects, locations and places, abstract concepts, and incomprehensible entities which display supernatural abilities or other extremely unusual properties. If left uncontained, many of the more dangerous anomalies will pose a serious threat to humans or even all life on Earth. All information regarding the existence of the Foundation and SCPs are strictly withheld from the general public in order to prevent mass hysteria that would supposedly occur if they were leaked, and allow human civilization to continue functioning under a masquerade of "normalcy".

Whenever an SCP anomaly is discovered, teams of undercover Foundation agents (often called Mobile Task Forces, or MTFs) are deployed to either collect and transport the object to one of the organization's many secret facilities, or to contain it at its location of discovery if transportation is not possible. If an anomaly is too widespread, elusive, or otherwise inaccessible, containment usually consists of suppressing all knowledge of the SCP from the public. This is accomplished through censorship of mass media, and by dosing all eyewitnesses with amnestic drugs which erase their memories of anomalous events.

At the Foundation's secret facilities, SCPs are studied and researched by scientists in order to improve containment methods for them. The Foundation also acquires disposable human test subjects called D-class personnel, who are usually (though not always) convicted criminals taken from prisons around the world, and forces them to take part in experiments with potentially dangerous SCPs in order to avoid risking the safety of Foundation employees themselves. The Foundation maintains documentation for all SCPs which they are aware of which can include or link to related reports and files. These documents describe the SCPs and include instructions for keeping them safely contained, as well as supplementary incident reports or experimentation logs.

Apart from the Foundation itself, there are numerous rival organizations (collectively referred to as Groups of Interest, or GOIs) which are also actively involved with the paranormal world. Notable examples include the Chaos Insurgency, a terrorist splinter group consisting of ex-Foundation defectors who attempt to capture and weaponize SCPs; the Global Occult Coalition (GOC), a secret paramilitary agency of the United Nations which specializes in destroying supernatural threats instead of containing them; and the Serpent's Hand, a militant group which advocates for the rights of anomalous beings, resisting both the Foundation's and GOC's efforts to suppress paranormal activity worldwide. Other GOIs seek to exploit anomalies by producing or selling them for monetary profit; or using them to serve their own religious, political, or ideological goals.

Primary Classes These are the most common Object Classes used in SCP articles, and make up the bulk of the objects.

Safe Class Safe-class SCPs are anomalies that are easily and safely contained. This is often due to the fact that the Foundation has researched the SCP well enough that containment does not require significant resources or that the anomalies require a specific and conscious activation or trigger. Classifying an SCP as Safe, however, does not mean that handling or activating it does not pose a threat.

Euclid Class Euclid-class SCPs are anomalies that require more resources to contain completely or where containment isn't always reliable. Usually this is because the SCP is insufficiently understood or inherently unpredictable. Euclid is the Object Class with the greatest scope, and it's usually a safe bet that an SCP will be this class if it doesn't easily fall into any of the other standard Object Classes.

As a note, any SCP that's autonomous or sapient is generally classified as Euclid, due to the inherent unpredictability of an object that can act or think on its own.

Keter Class Keter-class SCPs are anomalies that are exceedingly difficult to contain consistently or reliably, with containment procedures often being extensive and complex. The Foundation often can't contain these SCPs well due to not having a solid understanding of the anomaly, or lacking the technology to properly contain or counter it. A Keter SCP does not mean the SCP is dangerous, just that it is simply very difficult or costly to contain.

Secondary Classes The following object classes are less frequently used, and designate anomalies with unusual containment requirements.

Thaumiel Thaumiel-class SCPs are anomalies that the Foundation specifically uses to contain other SCPs. Even the mere existence of Thaumiel-class objects is classified at the highest levels of the Foundation, and their locations, functions, and current status are known to few Foundation personnel outside of the O5 Council.

Apollyon Apollyon-class SCPs are anomalies that cannot be contained, are expected to breach containment imminently, or some other similar scenario. Such anomalies are usually associated with world-ending threats or a K-Class Scenario of some kind, and require a massive effort from the Foundation to deal with.

Archon Archon-class SCPs are anomalies that could theoretically be contained but are best left uncontained for some reason. Archon SCPs may be a part of consensus reality that is difficult to fully contain, or may have adverse effects if put into containment. These SCPs are not uncontainable - the defining feature of the class is that the Foundation chooses to not put the anomaly into containment.

Ticonderoga Ticonderoga-class SCPs cannot be contained, but also do not need to be contained. While these anomalies are similar to Archon-class SCPs in that their containment is unnecessary, Ticonderoga-class SCPs are distinguished by also not being containable given the Foundation's current knowledge and resources. This may be due to their widespread or ubiquitous occurance on Earth, despite the general public remaining unaware of their existence or anomalous nature, although the Ticonderoga class also includes extraterrestrial anomalies beyond the current reach of the Foundation.

Non-Standard Object Classes Most of the following Object Classes indicate that an SCP has not yet been assigned a standard object class, or that it was previously assigned a Standard Object Class but no longer requires containment. There are also additional Object Classes that are used less frequently than the ones listed above, known as Esoteric or Narrative object classes.

Explained Explained SCPs are commonly articles about anomalies that are completely and fully understood, to the point where their effects are now explainable by mainstream science, or phenomena that have been debunked or falsely mistaken as an anomaly.

Neutralized Neutralized SCPs are former anomalies that are no longer anomalous, either through having been intentionally or accidentally destroyed or disabled.

Decommissioned Decommissioned SCPs are anomalies that have been intentionally destroyed or stripped of their anomalous properties by the SCP Foundation. As the Foundation usually tries to contain rather than neutralize anomalous objects, this object class is only used when it is not possible to fully contain an anomaly, or when excessive expenditure of resources is required to keep an anomaly in containment. Decommissioning may also be performed for ethical reasons, particularly when containment necessitates extreme suffering or is unable to prevent excessive loss of life. To avoid any unnecessary losses, decommissioning anomalies requires authorization from a higher authority, such as the O5 Council, the Ethics Committee, or the Decommissioning Department.

Pending SCP articles that have not yet been assigned an object class may be labelled as Pending. This is used to indicate that the Foundation does not currently have enough information to assign an object class to the anomaly. This is a deliberate decision to emphasise that research is ongoing, and isn't the same as the author not knowing which object class to assign!

Uncontained SCPs that are not yet contained may be assigned an object class, often Keter, but in some articles Uncontained is used in place of an object class to emphasise that ongoing effort is required to establish or restore containment.

Esoteric Object Classes Additional Object classes not listed above are generally created to further the narrative in a particular SCP and only used once, and so are referred to as Esoteric or Narrative Object Classes. Esoteric object classes that are used often enough may eventually meet the requirements to be added to the list of Secondary Classes above. It is recommended to use one of the Primary Object Classes listed here for most SCPs, only using another object class if there's a good reason to justify it in the article.

Foundation security clearances granted to personnel represent the highest level or type of information to which they can be granted access. However, having any given clearance level does not automatically grant access to all information at that level: personnel are only granted access to information on a "need-to-know" basis and at the discretion of the designated disclosure officer overseeing their respective departments.

Level 0 (For Official Use Only) Level 0 security clearances are given to non-essential personnel with no need to access information regarding anomalous objects or entities in Foundation containment. Level 0 access is typically held by personnel in non-secured clerical, logistics, or janitorial positions at facilities with no access to operational data.

Level 1 (Confidential) Level 1 security clearances are given to personnel working in proximity to but with no direct, indirect, or informational access to anomalous objects or entities in containment. Level 1 security clearances are typically granted to personnel working in clerical, logistics, or janitorial positions at facilities with containment capability or otherwise must handle sensitive information.

Level 2 (Restricted) Level 2 security clearances are given to security and research personnel that require direct access to information regarding anomalous objects and entities in containment. Most research staff, field agents, and containment specialists hold a Level 2 security clearance.

Level 3 (Secret) Level 3 security clearances are given to senior security and research personnel that require in-depth data regarding the source, recovery circumstances, and long-term planning for anomalous objects and entities in containment. Most senior research staff, project managers, security officers, response team members, and Mobile Task Force operatives hold a Level 3 security clearance.

Level 4 (Top Secret) Level 4 security clearances are given to senior administration that require access to site-wide and/or regional intelligence as well as long-term strategic data regarding Foundation operations and research projects. Level 4 security clearances are typically only held by Site Directors, Security Directors, or Mobile Task Force Commanders.

Level 5 (Thaumiel) Level 5 security clearances are given to the highest-ranking administrative personnel within the Foundation and grant effectively unlimited access to all strategic and otherwise sensitive data. Level 5 security clearances are typically only granted to O5 Council members and selected staff.

Personnel Classifications Classifications are assigned to personnel based on their proximity to potentially dangerous anomalous objects, entities, or phenomena.

Class A Class A personnel are those deemed essential to Foundation strategic operations, and are not allowed direct access to anomalies under any circumstances. When circumstances require Class A personnel to be in direct proximity to such anomalies (such as in the case of facilities housing containment units), Class A personnel are not allowed access to the areas of the facility containing such anomalies and are to be kept in secured areas at all times. In the case of an emergency, Class A personnel are to be immediately evacuated to a designated and secure off-site location. O5 Council members are always Class A personnel.

Class B Class B personnel are those deemed essential to local Foundation operations, and may only be granted access to objects, entities, and anomalies that have passed quarantine and have been cleared of any potential mind-affecting effects or memetic agents. In the event of a containment breach or hostile action against a Foundation facility, Class B personnel are to be evacuated to a designated, secure off-site location as soon as possible.

Class C Class C personnel are personnel with direct access to most anomalies not deemed strictly hostile or dangerous. Class C personnel that have had direct contact with potentially mind-affecting or memetic properties may be subject to mandatory quarantine and psychiatric evaluation as deemed necessary by security personnel. In the event of a containment breach or hostile action against a Foundation facility, non-combatant Class C personnel are to either report to secure lock-down areas or evacuated at the discretion of on-site security personnel in the case of a site-wide breach or other catastrophic event.

Class D Class D personnel are expendable personnel used to handle extremely hazardous anomalies and are not allowed to come into contact with Class A or Class B personnel. Class D personnel are typically drawn worldwide from the ranks of prison inmates convicted of violent crimes, especially those on death row. In times of duress, Protocol 12 may be enacted, which allows recruitment from other sources — such as political prisoners, refugee populations, and other civilian sources — that can be transferred into Foundation custody under plausibly deniable circumstances. Class D personnel are to be given regular mandatory psychiatric evaluations and are to be administered an amnestic of at least Class B strength or terminated at the end of the month at the discretion of on-site security or medical staff. In the event of a catastrophic site event, Class D personnel are to be terminated immediately except as deemed necessary by on-site security personnel.

Class E Class E is a provisional classification applied to field agents and containment personnel that have been exposed to potentially dangerous effects during the course of securing and establishing initial containment over a newly-designated anomalous object, entity, or phenomenon. Class E personnel are to be quarantined as soon as possible, monitored, and screened for potentially harmful changes in behavior, personality, or physiology, and may only return to duty after being fully debriefed and cleared by psychiatric and medical staff.

Staff Titles These are general occupational titles that are typically used in the Foundation.

Site Staff Containment Specialist Containment specialists have two main roles at Foundation facilities. Firstly, containment teams are called upon to respond to confirmed cases of anomalous activity to secure and establish initial containment over anomalous objects, entities, or phenomena and transport them to the nearest Foundation containment site.

In addition, Foundation containment engineers and technicians are called upon to devise, refine, and maintain containment units and schemes for objects, entities, and phenomena in Foundation facilities.

Researcher Researchers are the scientific branch of the Foundation, drawn from the ranks of the smartest and best-trained research scientists from around the world. With specialists in every field imaginable, from chemistry and botany to more esoteric or specialized fields such as theoretical physics and xenobiology, the goal of the Foundation's research projects is to gain a better understanding of unexplained anomalies and how they operate.

Security Officer On-site security officers — often referred to simply as guards — at Foundation facilities are tasked with maintaining physical and information security for Foundation projects, operations, and personnel. Primarily drawn and recruited from military, law enforcement, and correctional facility personnel, security officers are trained in the use of all types of weapons as well as a variety of contingency plans covering both containment breach incidents as well as hostile action. These personnel are also responsible for information security, such as making sure that sensitive documents are not misplaced and that a facility's computer systems are safe from outside intrusion. They are also often the first line of defense against hostile outside forces for Foundation facilities.

Tactical Response Officer Response teams — or tactical teams — are highly trained and heavily armed combat teams tasked with escorting containment teams when dangerous anomalous entities or hostile Groups of Interest are involved and defending Foundation facilities against hostile action. Response teams are effectively military units stationed at major Foundation facilities that are ready to deploy at a moment's notice.

Field Personnel Field Agent Field agents are the eyes and ears of the Foundation, personnel trained to look for and investigate signs of anomalous activity, often undercover with local or regional law enforcement or embedded in local services such as emergency medical services and regulatory organizations. As undercover units, field agents are typically not equipped to deal with confirmed cases of anomalous activity; once such an incident has been confirmed and isolated, field agents will typically call for assistance from the nearest field containment team with the means to safely secure and contain such anomalies.

Mobile Task Force Operative Mobile Task Forces are specialist units comprised of veteran field personnel drawn from all over the Foundation. These task forces are mobilized to deal with threats of a specific nature and can include anything from field researchers specializing in a particular type of anomaly to heavily armed combat units tasked to secure certain types of hostile anomalous entity. See the Task Forces document for more detailed information.

Administration Site Director Site directors for major Foundation facilities are the highest-ranking personnel at that location and are responsible for the continued, safe operation of the site and all of its contained anomalies and projects. All major departmental directors report directly to the Site Director, who in turn reports to the O5 Council.

O5 Council Member The O5 Council refers to the committee consisting of the highest-ranking directors of the Foundation. With complete access to all information regarding anomalies in containment, the O5 Council oversees all Foundation operations worldwide and directs its long-term strategic plans. Due to the sensitivity of their positions, O5 Council members must not come into direct contact with any anomalous object, entity, or phenomenon. Furthermore, the identities of all O5 Council members is classified; all council members are referred to only by their numeric designation (O5-1 through O5-13).

Class D personals/Inmates Class D personnel are expendable personnel used to handle extremely hazardous anomalies and are not allowed to come into contact with Class A or Class B personnel. Class D personnel are typically drawn worldwide from the ranks of prison inmates convicted of violent crimes, especially those on death row. In times of duress, Protocol 12 may be enacted, which allows recruitment from other sources — such as political prisoners, refugee populations, and other civilian sources — that can be transferred into Foundation custody under plausibly deniable circumstances. Class D personnel are to be given regular mandatory psychiatric evaluations and are to be administered an amnestic of at least Class B strength or terminated at the end of the month at the discretion of on-site security or medical staff. In the event of a catastrophic site event, Class D personnel are to be terminated immediately except as deemed necessary by on-site security personnel.

Scientific Department Efficient scientific work is the cornerstone of the Foundation's existence and operation. The Scientific Department is responsible for studying all contained and new SCP objects, developing countermeasures for containment breach events and designing various devices and medicinal products to be produced by the Manufacturing Department. Scientific Department employees are recruited from among the best and most promising scientists in various fields. Test Class-D Personnel on your SCP which you were assigned to.

Scientific Department Dept Type Major

Ranks: Intern, Trainee Researcher, Junior Researcher, Researcher, Senior Researcher, Head Researcher, Assistant Board Director, Board Director.

Required Security Clearance Level-1 - Confidential

Uniform ScD Researchers are to wear any clothing of choice but must follow the scientific color code listed below:

Color Code - Research #01298 Directors: Full business suit + tie, optional tech glasses - mostly worn during research for [REDACTED], Audio for [REDACTED], etc Researchers: Any clothing of choice - Scientific Lab Coat Uniform (SCP Logo, to show identification), Color code: Must wear a collared shirt (optional tie) with color code being: Brown, Blue, Vanilla, Pink, Purple, White, Grey, Black, Green, Lime.

Duties

Testing The primary objective of ScD is to discover, research, and document the anomalous effects that SCP objects have on human test subjects. Tests follow a procedure in which the researcher will request a CD to be escorted into the D-Transfer. The ScD will ask the escort to brief the CD on how they are to act for the duration of the test. Once the brief is over, the ScD will lead the escort and the CD to the SCP containment chamber for that test. The ScD will give the CD basic instructions of how they are to interact with the SCP and the researcher will make observations of any outcomes that occur. At the end of the test, if the CD has not expired, the ScD will order the escort to either terminate the CD or to escort them back to Class-D Containment.

Cross-Testing Some testing requires the usage of more than one SCP effect. Researchers may incorporate two or sometimes three different SCPs in a single test to better understand how one SCP's effect interacts with another.

Technical-Testing Technical testing is when researchers collaborate with the Technical Department for tests that require the lights to be shut off. This benefits both the researcher and the engineer conducting the technical test. The researcher gets to create and test unique rationales, and the engineer gets to demonstrate a specialty power test that is required for promotions.

Joint-Testing Joint tests are experiments that are carried out between a member of the Medical Department and the Scientific Department. A researcher may request the help of an MD to provide a specific type of vial needed for their rationale. Rationales are shared throughout departments, which will encourage creativity and it will expand the way that SCPs are seen, and will bring greater test rationales for both departments. MD get to exceed their combative limit to the ScD’s combative limit, meaning that they aren’t bound to a set number and can be more expandable with what they do in the test.

Ethics A required part of testing is that tests must be conducted to answer a predetermined rationale. Scientific personnel must abide by the Code of Ethics when conducting tests and may be asked by a representative of the Ethics Committee what their intended rationale is for the SCP they are testing. If the rationale or the way the test is being performed is deemed unethical at any point in the test, the EC or an Omega-1 has the authority to shut down the test.

Equipment ScD staff begin with a keycard that corresponds to their level of access (Level 0-O5). They don't have weapons, but they can buy them from the Equipment Store near the Class-D Containment Cells. They carry a common radio that enables them to communicate with all Foundation personnel.

Biohazard Operatives - BO

Biohazard Operatives specialize in the acquisition and containment of anomalies exhibiting extreme biological, chemical, or radiological hazards as well as the rapid containment and cleanup of areas affected by such anomalies. This includes the planning and deployment of contingencies for wide-area or pandemic spread of anomalous disease agents or other contagious phenomena.

Dept Type None

Ranks: Hazards Recruit, Biohazard Operative, Senior Biohazard Operative, Elite Biohazard Operative, Biohazard Operatives: Sergeant, Biohazard Operatives: Lieutenant, Biohazard Operatives: Leader.

Required Security Clearance Level-3 - Secret

Uniform BO Operatives are to wear full hazmat suits, with gas masks, and full tactical and medical gear. The BO operatives serve as a Beta-7 version of the Rapid Response Team, which is the reason for the gear choice.

Duties Hazard Neutralization One of the many, many, tasks of the BO. Biohazard Operatives are to neutralize SCPs that have proven a major threat to the foundation, by doing the following:

-Exterminating all Instances of the SCP they were sent on.

-Activating Protocol/Operation: B.H.E. followed by [ERROR]

-Exposing that SCP to the world, acting as an FBI agent instead of exposing themselves, saying "It was just a random threat, nothing to worry about."

Re-Containment of Hazards BO is fully expected to take place in Operations Beta-7 nor RRT can complete, by Re-Containing ultimate breaches that have killed many people.

Hazards Agency The Hazards Agency is Intelligence Agency Operatives specifically chosen to take place as a sort of... Hazard Intelligence.

Hazard Researchers Hazard Researchers are researchers who specialize in Biohazards. Once experimenting, BO is expected to take place as SD and escort the H.r.S.

Pandemic Preventing All Biohazard Operatives are fully expected to prevent future pandemics from an SCP close to 008 or 610.

Equipment BO operatives have a keycard corresponding to the amount of Security Clearance they have, an ACR, and a Radio. Task Force Leader and Upgraded Beta-7 operatives are equipped with SCRAMBLE Goggles.

Technical Research Department

The Technical Research Department is focused on making robotics for the Foundation, also involving in the making of Tau - 5, Samsara. It directs the technology made by [ REDACTED. ] Currently, the TRD must hurry. Because when the time comes for this universe, they need to be finished.

Dept Type Technological Research

Ranks: Technical Intern, Junior Technical Researcher, Technical Researcher, Robotics Expert, Junior Robotics Director, Senior Robotics Director, Head Management

Required Security Clearance Level 3 - Level 4

Uniform Interns - Robotics Expert : A white coat, red tie, and black pants. Junior Robotics Director - Senior Robotics Director : Grey coat, red tie, black pants.

Information The TRD is known for containment documentary, robotic maintenance, ETC. They are known for being the most respected in the facility. Currently, the job ( OR ) department is being lifted by O5 - 12, David Rosen, and the Administrator. Personnel who are greedy or leak any information in Research Sector 3-E are kicked out and are to be terminated on sight. Equipment Personnel who are in the department are equipped with a wrench, a box full of computer-micros, and [ DATA EXPUNGED. ]

Directors OR experts are equipped with a Glock - 9, and the same as the other lower ranks.

Security Department

This department is responsible for providing security and protection for all Foundation facilities and objects, regardless of their priority. SD employees are trained to counteract containment breach events, intrusions, sabotage, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Newcomers to this service usually undergo general training before being assigned to an object or site. Special training for working with a given object is performed on-site after assignment. Numerous personnel require your assistance, stop rambling.

Dept Type Major

Ranks: Cadet, Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Colonel, General.

Uniform Security Department employees wear a light black full-body security jacket with Security Department insignia on the arm pads. They wear a military balaclava that hides the majority of their face under a ballistic mask, as well as a visor to shield their eyes. In addition, security personnel wears a regular bullet jacket with a utility belt and a gun holster at the knee. As security personnel rank up, their helmets may be replaced by berets. The color of the beret can change as they advance in the Security Department.

Duties Guard Standard SD ranking Recruit-Guard wields the P90 and M9. The responsibility of the SD guards (and below that rank) is to guard CDC from rioters and to escort tests and checkups.

Emergency Response Unit (ERU) ERU is the heavier unit of SD, responding to riots as riot control with brute force. ERU wields the M249 and M9.

Strategic Security Unit SSU is the guarding unit of SD, they guard High-Value Targets (HVTs) on the team that they've obtained the clearance from according to an HVT list. SSU also guards the SD Assistant Director, Director, and Overseer when they are on the Security Department team. such as Level-4s (Assistant Directors) and Level-5s. They wield an M4A1-S, a silenced version of the standard M4A1. SSU also carries the M9. SSU is the most elite SD to date. SSU is also an enforcement division in SD. SSU can interrogate and punish Guard ranks and below, ERU, and ARU.

Auxiliary Recontainment Unit (ARU) The Auxiliary Recontainment Unit is a division in the Security Department focused on being the containment unit of security. ARU may request to assist site-wide breaches if MTF is online. If no MTF containment units are online during a site-wide breach, ARU has priority over containment. ARU wield the AUG A3 and M9, they also have S-5 clearance.

Equipment Security Department staff have a keycard correlating to their level of access in the facility. They carry an M4 Assault Rifle with a 30-round magazine, along with a standard radio which allows them to communicate with all foundation personnel. Security Department personnel can also purchase weapons from gear shops at the Class-D Cells.

MOBILE TASK FORCES 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 Foundation maintains and operates a large number of facilities worldwide, from small outposts with only a handful of staff to large complexes with thousands of personnel. The following document contains a list of major Foundation facilities, but is not intended to be fully comprehensive.

These facilities are divided into Sites, locations known to the public but with their true purpose disguised behind government or corporate fronts, and Areas, which are completely unknown to the public, generally due to their remote locations. For further information, see the "Definitions of Facility Types" section at the bottom of this page.

Any inconsistencies in the following document are inevitable by-products of compartmentalization, redaction, disinformation, anomalous influence, and database errors.

Sites, Base, Foundation Site-19: Description: One of the largest and most prominent facilities in the Foundation. Site-19 is often depicted as the primary containment site for a wide variety of SCPs, especially those that require heavy containment and strict security measures. It serves as the backdrop for many SCP entries and stories. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-173 ("The Sculpture"), SCP-682 ("Hard-to-Destroy Reptile"), SCP-049 ("The Plague Doctor"), and many others. Site-13: Description: Site-13 is infamous within the SCP universe, largely due to its association with the "Broken God" and the SCP-1730 narrative, which explores the mysterious and catastrophic events that occurred at this site. Site-13 was once a major Foundation facility, but it became abandoned and overrun with anomalous entities following an unexplained disaster. Notable Incidents: SCP-1730 ("What Happened to Site-13?") is a highly detailed and complex narrative that explores the horrors discovered at the site after it was rediscovered by the Foundation. Site-17: Description: Site-17 is known for housing a large number of humanoid SCPs, particularly those that are relatively benign or cooperative. It is often depicted as a site where research and containment focus on understanding and interacting with sentient anomalies. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-343 ("God"), SCP-999 ("The Tickle Monster"), SCP-073 ("Cain"), and SCP-076 ("Abel"). Site-23: Description: Site-23 is primarily a research facility, focusing on the study and containment of anomalous objects and entities that require scientific investigation. This site often appears in stories where the scientific aspects of SCPs are emphasized. Notable SCPs Contained: Varies depending on the narrative, but often includes SCPs that require detailed study and experimentation. Site-06-3: Description: This site is known for its containment and research facilities, specifically dealing with anomalies that require psychological observation or treatment. It includes containment for both dangerous and benign humanoid SCPs. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-105 ("Iris"), SCP-231 ("Special Personnel Requirements"). Site-11: Description: Site-11 is one of the larger Foundation sites, housing a wide range of SCPs, from Safe to Keter class. It is a highly secure facility with advanced containment protocols. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-087 ("The Stairwell"), SCP-106 ("The Old Man"). Area-14: Description: Although similar to sites, "Areas" within the Foundation are often used to describe facilities with a more militaristic or strategic purpose. Area-14 is known for containing some of the most dangerous and volatile SCPs, often requiring extreme containment measures. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-076-2 ("Abel"), SCP-953 ("Polymorphic Humanoid"). Site-77: Description: Site-77 is a large research and containment facility located in Europe. It is known for housing a wide variety of anomalies, including some that have European origins or significance. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-261 ("Pan-dimensional Vending Machine"), SCP-610 ("The Flesh that Hates"). Site-64: Description: Located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Site-64 specializes in containing anomalies that are tied to or affect the local region. It has strong ties to the "Anderson Robotics" and "Obskura" storylines. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-5999 ("This is Where I Die"), anomalies related to Anderson Robotics. Site-12: Description: Site-12 is frequently mentioned in narratives involving temporal anomalies and reality-bending SCPs. It has been depicted as a research facility that focuses on anomalies affecting time, space, and reality. Notable SCPs Contained: Temporal and spatial anomalies, including SCP-001 proposals involving time manipulation. Site-81: Description: Located in the American Midwest, Site-81 is one of the larger research and containment sites in the United States. It often serves as a central location for narratives involving a wide range of SCPs, including those related to American history and culture. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-1981 ("RONALD REAGAN CUT UP WHILE TALKING"), SCP-1425 ("Star Signals"). Site-62: Description: Site-62 is closely associated with the SCP-2317 narrative, an SCP that poses an existential threat to the world. The site is depicted as a highly secure facility dedicated to the containment of this and other similar anomalies. Notable SCPs Contained: SCP-2317 ("A Door to Another World").

Administration O5 Council The O5 Council, also known as the Council of Overseers or Overwatch Command, is the highest authority within the SCP Foundation. The Council members have Level 5 Security Clearance, giving them unredacted access to the entire SCP database. While uninvolved in routine matters and deliberately separated from any contact with the anomalous, when O5 Council members do choose to intervene, their word is final. The exact number, identities, and roles of the O5 Council members is strictly classified. short for the "Council of Observers, Level 5" or the "Overseer Level 5 Council". The highest authority in the Foundation, a council of 12 or 13 individuals who have the power to authorize or veto any action taken by the Foundation as a whole. O5 Council members are only known by their numbers (O5-1 through O5-13), are rarely involved in day-to-day Foundation activities, and are typically not allowed to contact any SCP objects directly for fear of contamination. Note that it's a capital letter "o", not the number zero.

The O5 Council, also known as the Council of Overseers or Overwatch Command, is the highest authority within the SCP Foundation. The Council members have Level 5 Security Clearance, giving them unredacted access to the entire SCP database.

While uninvolved in routine matters and deliberately separated from any contact with the anomalous, when O5 Council members do choose to intervene, their word is final. The exact number, identities, and roles of the O5 Council members is strictly classified.

The Administrator - The overseer of the O5 Council The Administrator is a mysterious figure in the SCP Foundation, often believed to be the only person superior to the O5 Council and having deep involvement with the formation of The Foundation in general. The Administrator's nature remains unknown, unclear, and often contradictory, with those claiming to be The Administrator varying in appearance and even species drastically. The Administrator is also likely not a single person holding the same position, and there is at least one fake Administrator. At least one person calls themselves the Administrator in every reality that The Foundation has access to; they all have the same role in the creation and leadership of The Foundation.

Ethics Committee While the O5 Council decides what is safe, the Ethics Committee determines what is ethical. Although the Foundation takes a pragmatic approach to moral quandaries, the Ethics Committee ensures that only necessary sacrifices are made and that the most ethical option is always chosen. Foundation personnel should be aware that the Ethics Committee is observing, evaluating, and passing judgement.

Recordkeeping and Information Security Administration The Recordkeeping and Information Security Administration (RAISA) is responsible for keeping the Foundation database secure and intact. RAISA controls access to classified information, deciding what to redact and what to reveal. RAISA also maintains backups of the SCP database, protects documents against intrusion and infiltration, and monitors inconsistencies in Foundation files to discern whether the cause is mundane or anomalous.

Foundation employees may encounter notes from RAISA appended to SCP documentation, often signed by RAISA Director Maria Jones and providing context for the information that follows.

Departments Medical Department Provides medical care to Foundation personnel, especially those exposed to SCP-related hazards. Often conducts post-incident examinations and treatment for personnel affected by anomalous entities.

Scientific Department Efficient scientific work is the cornerstone of the Foundation's existence and operation. The Scientific Department is responsible for studying all contained and new SCP objects, developing countermeasures for containment breach events and designing various devices and medicinal products to be produced by the Manufacturing Department. Scientific Department employees are recruited from among the best and most promising scientists in various fields. Test Class-D Personnel on the SCPs which you were assigned to.

Research and Experimentation Department Conducts scientific and experimental research on SCPs to understand their properties, behavior, and origins. Researchers are often assigned to specific SCPs and focus on uncovering new information, sometimes through controlled experiments.

Security Department On-site security officers — often referred to simply as guards — at Foundation facilities are tasked with maintaining physical and information security for Foundation projects, operations, and personnel. Primarily drawn and recruited from military, law enforcement, and correctional facility personnel, security officers are trained in the use of all types of weapons as well as a variety of contingency plans covering both containment breach incidents as well as hostile action. These personnel are also responsible for information security, such as making sure that sensitive documents are not misplaced and that a facility's computer systems are safe from outside intrusion. They are also often the first line of defense against hostile outside forces for Foundation facilities.