Item #: SCP-6000
Object Class:
Special Containment Procedures:
Description: SCP-6000 is a large, translucent sphere located in what was formerly known as Częstochowa, Poland. SCP-6000 measures approximately 15 kilometers in diameter. Only half of SCP-6000 is visible from the Earth's surface, creating the illusion of a dome or bubble. Ground-penetrating radar has confirmed that SCP-6000 extends an equal distance into the Earth's crust. Following its manifestation on XX/XX/XXXX, SCP-6000 has increased in both size and scope, now completely encompassing Częstochowa and the surrounding land.
The exterior surface of SCP-6000 is translucent; it emits a constant glow of 1100-1900 lm and a dull hum of roughly 60 dB. Its surface can be penetrated with relative ease, revealing a vast ecosystem inhabited by various species of flora and fauna. Direct expeditions into SCP-6000 are risky due to the frequently hostile biological conditions within. Contact has been lost with several prior exploration teams, the reasons for which are unknown.
Biological growth within SCP-6000 is accelerated, although an exact rate has yet to be determined. SCP-6000's interior terrain is unpredictable and known to shift between successful explorations, likely as a result of rapidly growing root systems underground. Lifeforms native to SCP-6000 are also inconsistent. Rarely are the same organisms observed in consecutive explorations. While observed lifeforms are typically analogous to nonanomalous species, they frequently possess significant biological discrepancies, suggesting thousands if not millions of years of speciation.
It is hypothesized that SCP-6000 is capable of generating life through unknown means. This is corroborated by exploration crews that report a gradual increase in the density of flora and fauna the closer one gets to the geometrical center of SCP-6000. Remote analysis of this area is impossible due to dense foliage, and manned explorations to this region have been futile.
The exact properties of SCP-6000's nexus have yet been thoroughly documented. Currently, research is focused on the analysis and observation of organisms leaving SCP-6000. For an abridged list of notable findings, consult Addendum 6000.1.
Addendum 6000.1: Lifeform Catalogue
| Lifeform Designation | Description | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Various wild birds | Foundation perimeter observation posts spotted a flock of several thousand birds of various species emerging from SCP-6000. Birds circled the airspace for several hours before dispersing into the surrounding wilderness. | If we can find a way to study SCP-6000’s methods we may be able to find a practical use for the anomaly. I have not seen a flock this size since my childhood, from before the war. It brought back memories I thought I’d never feel again. I will speak to my superiors for more resources. |
| Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos), Thomson's gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) | A heard of roughy fifteen Thomson's gazelle were spotted emerging from the nexus of SCP-6000, followed closely by two Eurasian brown bears. Tracking teams briefly lost the organisms in the dense foliage outside of SCP-6000, before locating several of the gazelle emerging from the forest several kilometers from SCP-6000. The brown bears, and at least ten gazelle, remain at large. | This confirms SCP-6000 is capable of producing species not native to Europe. It should be noted that this creates the possibility of potentially catastrophic future incidents as we can no longer comfortably predict the species that may emerge from the nexus — I am formally requesting an annual budget increase for my staff, lest we suffer another blunder like this. - Dr. X |
| Great auk (Pinguinus impennis) | Several instances of the great auk, an extinct species of flightless bird, were recovered from nesting sites from the Orlowo Cliffs. The instances (two males, three females, and six juveniles of indeterminate sex) were taken under the care of Site-XX by MTF-XX (XXXX). | We spotted the birds from the boat when Dr. Bialas, our resident ornithologist, recognized a birdcall she did not immediately recognize. We soon spotted the great auks on the cliffs nursing their young. This confirms SCP-6000 is capable of bringing back extinct species, but to what extent? And by what means? Could we somehow harness this power to turn back our own biological clocks? - Dr. X |
| Extinct species of cattle, Aurochs (Bos primigenius) | A herd of large bovine organisms, about half of which bore pairs of curved horns measuring approximately 80 cm in length. Organisms wore a coat of matted brown fur and possessed a thick mane. Herd estimated to have consisted of upwards of 2,700 individuals. Later analysis of a captured individual revealed bone structures similar to the extinct wild cattle Bos primigenius. | Magnificent. I had thought the large mammals of Europe were all but extinct. Our expedition encountered the herd moving south along the river towards Poznań, but we managed to intercept them and keep them within SCP-6000’s exclusion zone. In light of this, I’m recommending we establish a stronger perimeter in the event of another herd migration of 6000-generated organisms. -Dr. X |
| Unidentified reptile | A large, quadrupedal reptile emerged from the dense Kapok foliage surrounding SCP-6000, attacking a convoy of MTF-XX (XXXX) returning from an expedition. Eyewitness reports described it as initially appearing docile before rearing on its hind legs and charging the team at high speeds. Several members of the task force were killed before the organism could be driven off by sustained gunfire. Among the casualties was Dr. X, who was quickly taken to a Foundation hospital but was unable to be resuscitated. | N/A |
| Genetically mutated Kapok trees (Ceiba pentandra) | On XX/XX/XXXX, plant growth within SCP-6000 accelerated far beyond what was previously recorded. Over the course of several hours, rapid botanic growth genetically similar to Kapok trees emerged from SCP-6000. The anomalous growth quickly expanded beyond the established perimeter line covering native plant life and destroying several Foundation-managed research stations, observation posts, and civilian settlements. MTF-XX (Gardeners) were scrambled to contain the rapid growth. Unconfirmed reports of civilians and Foundation operatives spontaneously losing consciousness when in proximity to anomalously generated plant growth are being investigated. | In light of recent incidents, further expeditions into SCP-6000 have been indefinitely suspended. Sufficient information has been gathered regarding SCP-6000’s capabilities and practical use. Continued research has been deemed a waste of Foundation resources. A controlled burn of the remaining plant growth has been authorized by the Overseer Council. Upon confirmation of the anomaly’s annihilation, SCP-6000 will be reclassified as neutralized. - Dir. XX, Site-XXX |
UPDATE XX/XX/XXXX: Medical analysis of individuals recovered from SCP-6000 has revealed
