SCP-020 : "Unseen Mold"

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SCP-020
By: Lead Researcher I. Darby
Object Class: Keter | Clearance Level: Level 3
  


Item Description:
SCP-020 is a virulent fungal organism that is effective in modifying the senses and behavior of living creatures including humans. SCP-020 is effectively invisible to the naked eye, even when viewed under a microscope. SCP-020 is only visible when viewed through photo or video equipment. SCP-020 will usually form a colony within a human residence. Once the colony is formed SCP-020 will release spores that will affect the behavior of living animals around it. Subjects affected by SCP-020 will increase the heat and humidity within their homes to create a suitable environment for growth of SCP-020, subject will often invite humans into their homes to further spread SCP-020. As the spores and mold colonies are invisible the mold may at times grow directly on living subjects. As the spores and colonies within a home approach critical concentration the health of affected human subjects will rapidly deteriorate resulting in the subjects termination. Further spread of SCP-020 may occur as affected individuals are transported to hospitals and local morgues. SCP-020 was first encountered in ███████  where an undercover SCP agent noted dramatic personality changes in personnel working at the local hospital. Upon investigation by a containment team, it was discovered that almost ███ civilians had been infected as well as a majority of the town. The civilian population was terminated and the town incinerated under cover of a local flash forest fire. To date, approximately 12 outbreaks of SCP-020 have been reported. Investigations are currently underway to determine the source of these outbreaks and possible preventative measures.

Containment Procedures:
SCP-020 is to be kept in a 2m x 2m x 2m containment chamber no fewer than 3 inches of steel. SCP-020 samples are to be placed in 50cm x 50cm x 50cm steel cube in the center of the containment chamber. Airlock is to be double locked at all times only to be unlocked by Level 3 personnel. There is to be a minimum of 2 security personnel stationed outside of SCP-020s containment chamber. The guards may not enter the containment chamber unless terminating an infected individual. 2 or more hazardous materials trained personnel are to be kept onsite at all times with direct communication to Mobile Task Force Unit Beta-7 "Mas Hatters" & Mobile Task Force Unit Eta-10 "See No Evil" in the event of a containment breach. SCP-020s containment chamber is to be inspected for damage and cleaned thoroughly once every week.

Re-containment Measures:
In the event SCP-020 breaches containment Site-10 will immediately go into lockdown and onsite temperature systems set to 34.7 degrees Fahrenheit and Mobile Task Force Unit Beta-7 "Maz Hatters" & Mobile Task Force Unit Eta-10 "See No Evil" are to be notified of the breached and respond immediately. Once Mobile Task Force Unit Beta-7 "Maz Hatters" and Mobile Task Force Unit Eta-10 "See No Evil" have cleared Site-10 normal temperatures will resume and janitorial staff must clean all surfaces, if security personnel see mold through any surveillance system, re-containment measures must resume.

Cite/s:
SCP-020 - http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-020

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Edited December 3, 2020 by Fuse Danger