Video summary
SCP-903 is an incomplete utility tunnel connecting the containment wing to the Lambda Laboratory Wing, originally designed as a secure transport route before an incident caused it to gain anomalous properties. The tunnel features a monorail system and emits its own light from a spiral painted on the walls, though this illumination vanishes when an object or organism is placed inside the cart for transit. After approximately fifteen seconds of darkness, the cart resumes its journey, but the item transported through it has vanished without a trace, leaving behind a new anomalous object designated as SCP-903X along with a handwritten note. These generated instances possess unique and varied anomalous abilities that seem to correspond to specific SCPs that were previously moved through the tunnel before the original incident occurred.
The nature of the objects produced by SCP-903 ranges from a pineapple that autonomously attacks people who tell bad jokes to a shard of obsidian that morphs into a perfect image of anyone who cuts themselves on its edge. Other notable instances include a ninety-ton bronze key that allows any door to be opened if one has the strength to lift it, and a pack of cigarettes that induces a hallucination where the smoker feels constantly watched by a one-eyed woman. Despite their bizarre capabilities, all SCP-903X instances deteriorate and lose their anomalous properties within two hours of being removed from the tunnel unless they are destroyed beforehand, while the accompanying handwritten notes remain stable and non-anomalous.
Analysis of the ink, paper, and handwriting used in the notes has failed to identify a source, yet the text strongly suggests that SCP-903 is connected to a sapient entity capable of creating these unique items. This mysterious intelligence appears to be an artist or creator who occasionally runs out of inspiration, as evidenced by the final addendum where the tunnel produces only a single note pleading for help after four years of operation. The transcript concludes by inviting viewers to explore related content, specifically SCP-902, which is presented as the next step in this educational series about containment procedures and anomalous phenomena.
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Item number SCP 903.
Object class: Uklid.
Special containment procedures.
Access to either side of SCP 903 is to
be restricted to authorized research
personnel only. The entrances must be
sealed and kept under surveillance at
all times.
During testing, under no circumstances
are personnel to enter SCP 903 or
attempt to cross it. Any persons
attempting unauthorized entry will be
subject to lethal force. Any test
subject or item that is passed through
or emerges from SCP 903 must be
immediately destroyed once testing is
concluded.
Description:
SCP 903 is an incomplete site 19 utility
tunnel that connects the SCP containment
wing with the Lambda Laboratory Wing.
The tunnel is 3 m in diameter, 50 m
long, and buried approximately 5 m
underground. Because of its incomplete
nature, SCP 903 is an empty concrete
tunnel that contains no piping, wiring,
or other utility equipment. SCP 903 also
contains an old rail system that
consists of a single monorail that spans
the entire length of SCP 903.
SCP 903 was originally used as a
discrete and secure method of
transporting SCPs from the containment
wing directly to the Lambda Laboratory
Wing. However, this practice was
discontinued shortly after incident
9031, where the presiding personnel
violated standard operating procedure
and transported several SCPs at once
rather than one at a time. The resulting
incident is most likely what caused SCP
903 to obtain its current anomalous
properties.
At first glance, SCP 903's most obvious
feature is the fact that the entire
tunnel is completely visible despite the
lack of any internal lighting. The
lighting appears to be emanating from
the white line of paint spiraling around
the tunnel walls. It is unclear how this
phenomenon works. The Montorail system
still functions as normal. However, if
an item or organism is placed inside the
Montreal car and sent through SCP 903,
the Montreal will suddenly and
inexplicably stop in the middle of the
tunnel. The anomalous illumination will
then deactivate, reducing visibility
inside SCP 903 to zero. Attempts to use
external lighting or image enhancement
technology such as infrared or night
vision equipment have proven ineffective
in observing SCP 903 during this state.
After approximately 15 seconds, the
anomalous illumination in the Montreal
cart will reactivate and the cart will
continue on its path like normal.
However, the item or organism that was
previously placed inside the cart will
be missing with no trace.
After an indeterminate amount of time,
SCP 903 will activate the Montreal cart
on its own. Once the cart reaches the
center of SCP 903, the illumination will
shut down for 15 seconds, similar to a
deliberate activation. [clears throat]
When SCP 903 reactivates, the monorail
card will contain a new item designated
SCP 903X
and in most cases, an elaborately
handwritten note. The instances of SCP
903X that SCP 903 itself generates are
all universally anomalous in nature, and
each instance possesses different
anomalous properties. However, each
instance's properties seem to
consistently match properties of SCPs
that had previously been transported
through SCP 903 prior to incident 9031.
Once the instances of SCP 903X are
removed from SCP 903, they will
deteriorate and lose their anomalous
properties after approximately 2 hours,
assuming they weren't already destroyed
beforehand.
The handwritten notes included with the
instances of SCP 903X suggest that SCP
903 is somehow connected with a sapient
entity capable of manufacturing
instances of SCP 903X.
Attempts to trace the source of the
notes based on composition of the ink
and paper as well as handwriting
analysis have so far failed to produce
any results. However, the handwritten
notes are not anomalous and do not
deteriorate like instances of SCP 903X.
List of notable SCP 903X instances and
notes. SCP 9031,
a pineapple that autonomously launches
itself at any individual that makes a
subjectively bad joke. Accompanying
note. I thought the tomatoes were such a
hoot, so I thought I'd give it a try
with a different fruit. SCP 9035.
A shard of obsidian carved into a
humanoid shape. Whenever an individual
cuts themselves on its edge, SCP 9035
morphs into a perfect image of that
individual. Accompanying note: For the
price of a little pain, you'll have a
little buddy to keep you sane. SCP
90312.
A bronze key that weighs 90 tons.
Accompanying note. With this, you can
open any door if you have the strength
to get it off the floor. SCP 90320.
A pack of Blue Lady brand cigarettes
with a picture of a blue-haired female
with one eye. Anybody who smokes one of
these cigarettes is temporarily
afflicted with a condition where they
are convinced a oneeyed woman is staring
at them. Accompanying note: Take a puff
if you dare. If you can withstand her
unbreakable stare. All other instances
of SCP 903X omitted. For a full list,
please file a request to Dr. Ryan.
Addendum. After 4 years of containment
[music] and testing, as well as
cataloging all instances of SCP 903X
produced, SCP 903 reactivates and
produces only a single handwritten note.
Even the greatest minds can lose their
inspiration. Can you please help an
artist in desperation?
Lesson complete. If you missed the
previous orientation, go [clears throat]
watch SCP 902, the final countdown,
right now. Or for the complete course,
watch this playlist.