SCP-049

Random article Search by tags About the Organization RU Objects Objects by category I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX EX J S Objects of other branches FR JP ES PL UA INT Stories Russian branch English branch Other branches Other Other materials Canon Hub Related organizations Lists of anomalies Task forces Behind the scenes Library of Wanderers Polygon Create an article Polygon Articles Service panel Deleted Drafts List of available tags © SCP Foundation Russia Age limit: 18+ Authorship: objects, ru-objects, stories Library In other languages Bahasa Indonesia Chinese（Taiwan） Deutsch English Spanish Français Italian Polish Portuguese Tiếng Việt Czechia Ellen Ukrainian ไทย Chinese (Chinese) English: 한국어 SCP-049 - Plague Doctor rating: 4.3 117/89% SCP-049-Image.png SCP-049. Item #: SCP-049 Object class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-049 is contained in a standard reinforced humanoid containment cell in Research Sector-02 of Site-19. SCP-049 is to be sedated prior to any attempt to transport it. During transport, SCP-049 is to be kept in a reinforced Class 3 humanoid restraint system (with collar and extension restraints), and under the supervision of at least two armed guards at all times.

SCP-049 is generally cooperative with most Foundation personnel. However, any sudden changes in behavior are to be dealt with forcefully. During such changes, personnel are to avoid direct contact with the object at all costs. Lavender (L. multifida) has been shown to have a calming effect on the object if it becomes aggressive. Once calmed, SCP-049 will typically become more docile and return to its containment chamber with little resistance. In order to successfully contain SCP-049, the entity is to be provided with a recently deceased animal carcass (usually a cow or other large mammal) once every two weeks for testing. Carcasses that become instances of Instances of 049-2 are to be removed from SCP-049's containment chamber and destroyed via incineration. It has been decided that further human testing of SCP-049 is prohibited, and all requests for human test subjects are to be denied.

Temporary Addendum to Containment Procedures: (See Addendum 049.3) As per Containment Committee Order #049.S19.17.1, SCP-049 is not to interact directly with Foundation personnel. In addition, cadavers are no longer to be provided to SCP-049 for anatomical testing. This measure is in effect indefinitely and may only be rescinded once a consensus has been reached regarding the long-term containment of SCP-049. Description: SCP-049 is a humanoid creature, approximately 190 cm tall, similar in appearance to a medieval plague doctor. At first glance, SCP-049 appears to be wearing the thick robe and ceramic mask associated with that profession; however, these garments appear to have grown out of SCP-0491's body over time, and are currently indistinguishable from whatever it may be hiding underneath. However, X-rays have shown that SCP-049 has a skeletal structure similar to a human beneath this outer layer.

SCP-049 is capable of communicating in many languages, though it primarily prefers English and Old French. SCP-049 is generally friendly and cooperative with Foundation personnel, but will become extremely irritable and occasionally aggressive if it believes that what it calls "the Pestilence" is present. The nature of this "Pestilence" is unclear to Foundation researchers, but it appears to be of particular importance to SCP-049. SCP-049 will openly attack those it believes to be afflicted by the "Pestilence", and often must be restrained in such cases. When given free rein, SCP-049 will typically attempt to kill such a subject; SCP-049 is capable of halting all biological functions in an organism through direct contact with exposed skin. The mechanism by which this occurs is unknown, and autopsy results on victims killed by SCP-049 in this manner have been inconclusive in all cases. SCP-049 expresses frustration or remorse over these deaths, claiming that the victims did not try to fight the "Pestilence", though it will usually attempt to perform a crude surgery on the corpse using the tools it carries in a black doctor's bag at all times.3 The surgery is not always "successful", but often results in the creation of SCP-049-2.

SCP-049-2 are the reanimated corpses of subjects who have undergone surgery by SCP-049. They appear to retain no memories or mental abilities, and possess only basic motor skills and response mechanisms. They are generally sedentary, moving infrequently and haphazardly, but can become extremely violent when provoked or commanded by SCP-049. SCP-049-2 do possess active biological functions, but these differ radically from modern human physiology. Despite these differences, SCP-049 will often claim that subjects have been "cured." Addendum 049.1: Discovery SCP-049 was discovered during the investigation of several missing persons cases in the Montauban area of ​​southern France. During a raid on a private home, several instances of SCP-049-2 were found, along with SCP-049 itself. A confrontation occurred between law enforcement and the aggressive 049-2 instances. SCP-049 observed the confrontation and took notes in its journal. After all instances of SCP-049-2 were neutralized, SCP-049 voluntarily surrendered to the Foundation.

Appendix 049.2: Observation Log While in containment at Site-19, SCP-049 will spend a considerable amount of time studying and performing surgery on the various mammalian cadavers that are provided to it. SCP-049 will typically perform surgery for several days at a time, and then (regardless of whether the cadavers have transformed into SCP-049-2 or not) will spend several more days recording the findings in a thick leather-bound journal that it keeps in its satchel. SCP-049 will often be eager to share its findings with Foundation personnel. Below are several instances of SCP-049 dissecting a mammalian corpse.

Observation log 049.ЖН.1 SUMMARY Subject: SCP-049 Note: A live test subject (D-85123) was brought into the lab where SCP-049 was located. The entity expressed sincere gratitude to all personnel involved in containment and research. Observation Notes: SCP-049 began to remove various tools from its bag, asking D-85123 typical medical questions as it did so. Once it had completed its preparations, SCP-049 suddenly moved towards the subject and killed him by placing its hand on his throat. SCP-049 then proceeded to make numerous structural changes to the subject, often injecting various fluids from its bag into the subject's body via a hand pump and thin copper tubing.

Observation log 049.ЖН.2 SUMMARY Subject: SCP-049 Note: SCP-049 was given the entire carcass of a recently deceased goat. SCP-049 expressed gratitude in return. Observation Notes: SCP-049 operated on the goat corpse for several days, eventually creating an instance of SCP-049-2. SCP-049 expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his work, but noted, "The affliction was still in its infancy. I have very little veterinary practice, but the procedure had a positive effect on the patient."

Observation log 049.ЖН.3 SUMMARY Subject: SCP-049 Note: SCP-049 was given the corpse of a recently deceased orangutan. SCP-049 expressed particular gratitude for the material, as orangutans are anatomically similar to humans. Observation Notes: SCP-049 operated on the orangutan corpse for several days, reviving it several times. However, SCP-049 seemed dissatisfied with the results, returning to the revived creature three times to make adjustments. The fifth time, the creature failed to reanimate, and SCP-049 handed the corpse over to Foundation personnel for cremation, commenting: "I have learned much from this experience, but I fear my early optimism was misplaced. I have never encountered such a… stumbling block in my search for a cure. Repeated testing with the same material would greatly assist in advancing my research."

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Appendix 049.3: Incident of April 16, 2017 Shortly after SCP-049's initial containment, Dr. Hamm conducted several interviews with the subject regarding its anomalous properties, and over time began to note the subject's displeasure with test subjects and instances of SCP-049-2. This continued for several months, with SCP-049 never displaying any aggressive behavior. On April 16th, 2017, Dr. Hamm entered SCP-049's chamber for a routine interview. The subject became alarmed and asked Dr. Hamm if he was well. Dr. Hamm, following protocol, stated that he needed to interview him, at which point the subject became aggressive, attacking and killing him. Due to the imperfect security measures and Dr. Hamm's failure to activate the chamber's alarm, his corpse was not discovered until three hours later. During this time, SCP-049 had rebuilt him into an instance of SCP-049-2. A debriefing on the results of this incident with SCP-049 was conducted by Dr. Theron Sherman.

Appendix 049.4: Post-Incident Interview Below is an excerpt from Incident Report 049, April 16, 2017. The interview was conducted by Dr. Elijah Itkin three weeks after the investigation began.