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𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄-φ'𝐒 𝑊𝐴𝐿𝐾𝐼𝑁𝐺 𝐶𝐿𝑈𝐵.
In order to maximize the safety, comfort, and well-being of site personnel, Site-φ has been outfitted with various amenities to promote an active lifestyle for all staff members. One of the most popular features provided to the employees housed at Site-φ's facility is the Walking Club: a pack of eight exceptionally intelligent dogs who patrol the designated walking trail set up by the Foundation around the ██████ Mountains. Both Site Director Buckley Osterholz and Wellness Counselor J. Oyuun highly recommend that the newly formed MTF Chi-00 become acquainted with the Walking Club. Any operative in Chi-00 who has concerns about potential allergic reactions to the Walking Club can rest assured that all of the members are hypoallergenic. Yes, all of them.
BACKGROUND.
The Site-φ Walking Club was first founded on January 21st, 1999 after two researchers, Dr. Forsyth and Dr. Gustav, became lost in the ██████ Mountains when an unexpected blizzard hit the area while they were on a recreational hike. Although the Foundation employed extreme measures to locate the researchers, efforts to find them were hindered by the weather. Many feared the harsh conditions would claim the lives of Forsyth and Gustav, if they hadn't already succumbed to the elements.
As the rescue search became desperate, Director Osterholz coordinated with search-and-rescue teams from the nearby town of Hōuston who were more familiar with the terrain of the ██████ Mountains. This decision ended up saving the lives of both researchers as in the 26th hour, a patrol officer's intrepid German Shepherd, Tutu, broke away from her handler and rushed out into the wilderness. A few hours later, Tutu, along with Forsyth and Gustav, were discovered at a Foundation security post 30 miles to the west of the area they had gone missing in. For her bravery, Tutu was given the honorary title of Lead Rescuer and a thick striploin steak by Director Osterholz.
However, the question on just how Tutu was about to locate the two missing researchers and then bring them back to Site-φ baffled Foundation personnel. They requested permission to study the canine. Director Osterholz organized a mock photoshoot with Tutu and her handler for the biweekly site newsletter where researchers were able to perform a handful of tests. The investigation and subsequent attempts to recreate the findings brought to attention that some dogs transported to Site-φ could become hyper-intelligent (HI).
The exact why and how of these anomalous dogs continues to elude the Foundation. However, the following results have been replicated with enough frequency that the Lead Researcher on HI-dogs, Dr. Forsyth, was able to make these proven observations for all canines that fall under the HI category:
While unable to communicate outside of regular canine vocalizations and body language, they are able to understand basic human conversations to at least the level of a 10-year-old human child; and while their ability to understand written language is still quite limited, further experimentation has shown that they can be trained to associate certain keywords and phrases with their meanings.
It is unclear if they truly understand these concepts at a human level, as HI-dogs have also demonstrated intensified versions of otherwise standard canine behaviors. For example, HI-dogs form "packs" with no more than 8 members, and these groups can become extremely competitive, territorial, and jealous if allowed to cohabit the same 10 mile radius. Additionally, these negative reactions are not only limited to other HI-dogs, but any and every "pet" onsite. As all HI-dogs have shown an innate understanding of the area around Site-φ and the ██████ Mountains without being shown or taught from a map, Director Osterholz determined that for the continued safety of site personnel all other non-essential animals would be banned from the facility. Though this decision was controversial at the time, the Walking Club quickly won the heart of staff personnel.
MEMBERSHIP.
Any member of Chi-00 interested in joining The Walking Club should be aware that group walks take place at 12:00 PM with all members of the club setting off in batches based on how many people show up on a particular day. However, early morning, late afternoon, and night tours are available via sign-up. Please be advised that signing up for a tour does not guarantee a spot as the dogs pick and choose those they would like to walk with.
Furthermore, not all dogs run together. It is recommended to request one dog at a time during sign-ups, unless you are aware of the interdoggy relationships within the Walking Club. There are unconfirmed rumors that if someone were to walk in the Walking Club's "shoes," they may be able to become popular with all the members and request any member(s) for private walks, regardless of doggy drama.
However, if you do not wish to join the Walking Club and go off on the trails yourself, don't be alarmed when a group of dogs appear out of nowhere from the bushes! The Walking Club also somehow innately knows when anyone is walking alone in the Mountains. They endeavor to join any human if they are able, as it is part of their Membership Rules.
As the Walking Club has a social structure of their own, members have joined and left throughout the years. Currently, the Walking Club is in its third generation, led by Tutu's granddaughter, RADAR.
MEMBERSHIP RULES.
The Walking Club Membership Rules are on a poster located in the Main Base's Third Floor, on a bulletin board next to Corner Coffee. The poster is a 8.5"x11" sheet of white printer paper, and the rules are typed in 16pt Times New Roman font.
𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄!!!
𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄!!!
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒 "𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐆" 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐃!!!
𝐍𝐎 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒!!!
𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅𝐅!!!
𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐒!!!
𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐖 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋/𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊/𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐄/𝐄𝐓𝐂. 𝐈𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐃!!!
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐇!!!
ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀʟᴋɪɴɢ ᴄʟᴜʙ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ʀᴇsᴘᴏɴsɪʙʟᴇ ꜰᴏʀ ᴀɴʏ ɪɴᴊᴜʀɪᴇs, ᴀᴄᴄɪᴅᴇɴᴛs, ᴀɴᴅ/ᴏʀ ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜs ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴍᴀʏ ᴏᴄᴄᴜʀᴇ ᴅᴜᴇ ᴛᴏ ꜰᴀɪʟᴜʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴀᴅʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇsᴇ ʀᴜʟᴇs ʙʏ ʜᴜᴍᴀɴ ᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀs ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʟᴜʙ. ʀᴇᴘᴇᴀᴛᴇᴅ ʀᴜʟᴇ ʙʀᴇᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴍᴀʏ ʟᴇᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ʜᴜᴍᴀɴ ᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀs ʙᴇɪɴɢ ᴋɪᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʟᴜʙ.
𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐍!!!
𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍-𝐔𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:
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THE CURRENT 8 MEMBERS.
A profile of each member of the Walking Club has been uploaded to SCiPNET. The dogs, although incapable of human speech, picked out the font themselves with the engineers. They hope you enjoy their profiles and give them a like! 🐶
All images credited to Michael G. on Unsplash.
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𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑺 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑽𝑰𝑬𝑾𝑺: 𝐷𝐸𝐶𝐿𝐴𝑆𝑆𝐼𝐹𝐼𝐸𝐷 𝑇𝐴𝑃𝐸𝑆 𝑉𝑂𝐿. 1.
It is the year ████. The Mobile Task Force, Chi-00, the Broken Scales of Themis, has been disbanded. The files have been sealed, locked deep inside SCiPNET under a secure and hidden pathway that even a Level 5 Clearance cannot find. Although all tapes of THE THEMIS INTERVIEWS have been destroyed and never have been found, there was a small note in the original digitized report about a transcript. Typed by Archivist ████████ at RAISA during the time of Chi-00's activation, these rumored files have never been accessed. Until now.
> 𝙻𝙾𝙶𝙸𝙽 𝚃𝙾 𝚂𝙲𝚒𝙿𝙽𝙴𝚃.
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𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄-φ 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎; 161.8 𝐹𝑀 𝑅𝐴𝐷𝐼𝑂 𝑃𝐻𝐼.
High up in the █████ mountains overlooking the Foundation's covert base of operations is a lone FM radio station aptly named Radio Phi. While no one knows precisely when 161.8 FM graced our airwaves or where the radio tower is exactly located — as the fog can get thick in these altitudes — no one minds having another rare form of entertainment on the austere Site. Radio Phi is a freeform station, hosting a variety of music genres, from easy listening to classic rock to canciónes rancheras, with the occasional talk shows from two enigmatic hosts: The Man With The Suede Voice and The Woman Who Only Speaks In Whispers. Although live radio is strictly forbidden inside the main building due to some SCPs’ auditory sensitivities, many of Site-φ’s staff have their modified pagers “fixed” to enjoy tunes in the Residential Areas or while patrolling the mountainous Pacific Northwest outback.
ACCESS.
Although there have been attempts by the Site-φ Security Department to locate and track the radio station’s whereabouts, the rugged Cascadian summits and ridges have led to inconclusive reconnaissance. There have also been rumors that the Head of Security, Captain Junichi Kato, tends to take missions to find the radio tower less seriously than other security priorities... especially when humming along to Joy Division’s “Disorder” while on the lookout. Nonetheless, Radio Phi is off-limits inside the main building, and Site Director Buckley Osterholz doesn’t take kindly to his authority being challenged.
However, those who are tired of flipping through reruns of outdated cable TV programming and rifling through the sparse list of Foundation-approved VHSes and DVDs, or those who hate running in the frigid high-altitude air with the Walking Club, or those who can’t stand reading to pass the slow seconds in the modern cenobium that is Site-φ, know if you meet the right someone in the Engineering Department, they’d be down to fix the mandated pagers for an extra All-You-Can-Brunch cafeteria buffet ticket.
All of the modified two-way pagers utilized in Site-φ have mini-transmitters to read and send messages across the base throughout the mountains. Much like the contemporary cellphone, these pagers are outfitted with vibration and silent alarms for added safety while handling SCPs as well a beeping notifications during emergency broadcasts. Staff can store up to 300 short messages (no longer than 180 characters) and assign contact “names.” Those technological tweaks also opened room for bugging and fitting other mechanisms. Once upgraded to receive the elusive VHF frequency, 161.8 FM, and with a newly installed audio jack to boot, the staff pager is now good to go to hear whatever (and we mean whatever) the DJs at Radio Phi want to play.
PROGRAMMING.
Radio Phi’s programming tastes run eclectic and completely random. One day, it might be straight 27 hours of prog rock, another, three choral hymns, and then a full reggaeton album from start to finish. It’s no use making sense of Radio Phi. We suggest you do not look deeper. Instead, close your eyes, kick up your legs, and relax to the music…
When not listening to lo-fi beats to relax-slash-study to, sometimes a listener can catch one of the two talk shows on the radio between the hours of 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
The Man With The Suede Voice hosts an advice column style panel, chatting with callers on-air or reading out inquires the station receives via mail in his mellow and almost fuzzy tone. He helps his listeners with questions about love, life, and animal husbandry. However, it is unclear how anyone can reach the Man With The Suede Voice as he has never given a phone number or an address to send such inquiries. There are rare occasions in which the Man With The Suede Voice will get a letter from someone only known as “Ben” and go on an unhinged rant of rage. Reports claim that during these incidents, the Man With The Suede Voice will begin shouting the name “Ben” repeatedly for minutes before progressing into loud sobbing, and the sound of paper tearing can be heard as the show abruptly goes off the air.
The Woman Who Only Speaks In Whispers hosts a “shock talk” late-night-early-morning-midday-afternoon show, and the topics include pop culture and airing the dirty laundry of Site-φ personnel, all told in a husky dulcet whisper. As one avid listener calls it, her show is “practically shit-talking ASMR.” Between the two hosts of Radio Phi, it’s usually the Woman Who Speaks In Whispers that catches the ire of Site-φ’s Administrative Department, particularly when she divulges on topics thought to be confidential. Exactly how the Woman Who Only Speaks In Whispers acquires this information has yet to be discovered, as it would be impossible for her to know about some of the events covered on her show unless she was there. However, thorough investigations to tie her identity to any Site-φ employee have not been fruitful, and voice recognition software struggles to make any definitive match due to the whispering.
There are also claims that at the start of every month, between 4 and 6 AM, an automated voice will forecast the weather for the greater ███████████ area for the next month. Site-φ personnel who have heard these weather reports allege that the predictions have a 99.999% accuracy level. However, these claims are hotly contested as not everyone who listens to Radio Phi during the 1st of the month at the designated hours has experienced this phenomenon. This has led some at Site-φ to believe it might be a mass hysteria due to cabin fever. However, recently, there have been rumors that Site-φ’s Communications Control Specialist, Majel Trnka, has experienced this curiosity before the arrival of the new MTF Unit, MTF Chi-00. Whether or not this information is accurate is unclear, and Trnka refuses to discuss the topic.
Perhaps one of the most troubling aspects of Radio Phi’s broadcast are the ads for various strange and bizarre products that are fit in random intervals between songs. There are unsubstantiated reports of ads for products and services provided by Groups of Interests Ambrose Restaurants, Doctor Wondertainment, Gamers Against Weed, Goldbaker-Reinz Ltd., TotleighSoft, and Vikander-Kneed Technical Media among others. However, like with the weather reports, whether or not Radio Phi even has ad breaks is fiercely debated among personnel who tune into the station.
CONCLUSION.
Overall, it is highly unadvisable for Site-φ personnel to alter their mandated pagers in exchange for an extra brunch buffet ticket with one of the members of the Engineering Department. Although the allure of sweet music and live entertainment — finally, no more canned laughs! real, live, human interaction!! — is understandably tempting, no one really knows the intentions behind Radio Phi, and opening up one’s standardized pager could lead to other things getting in… But that’s for every staff member to decide.
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𝐌𝐓𝐅 𝓧-𝟎𝟎; 𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝐵𝑅𝑂𝐾𝐸𝑁 𝑆𝐶𝐴𝐿𝐸𝑆 𝑂𝐹 𝑇𝐻𝐸𝑀𝐼𝑆.
The newest Mobile Task Force commissioned by the Foundation’s Ethics Committee, MTF Chi-00 — “The Broken Scales of Themis” — has a peculiar roster, for a peculiar job. Assigned the unenviable job of, essentially, “auditing” the failures of other Task Forces and Sites, MTF Chi-00 brings a wide variety of talents and experiences to bear on what is sure to be a demanding mission log. These personnel range from grizzled veterans to startlingly green operatives; while some may have been chasing such an opportunity, others are understandably unnerved to realize that they’ve caught the eye of a body so august and enigmatic as the Committee. What for? Well, presumably, their new colleagues will soon find out — if they can survive not only the work, but each other.
PARAMETERS.
Themis is estimated to be a year-long operation of the highest importance and priority to the Foundation. For many of these operatives, this will be their first project of such a scale. Most of the roster will be complete strangers, working together for the first time — even if some may have reputations that precede them. Each member of MTF Chi-00 receives a special codename to protect their identities and preempt sabotage from those who may oppose the Ethics Committee, and in turn, the success of The Broken Scales of Themis. Chi-00 operatives are expressly instructed to call each other by codenames, especially in public spheres. It goes without saying that they are to trust no one outside of the Task Force. Contact with family, friends, and others unassociated with Site-φ is prohibited. Any leak can be fatal.
LODGINGS.
Site-φ is the home base for the Broken Scales of Themis, and can only be accessed by a helicopter. More information can be accessed in the dossier, sent electronically on a secure, protected page for all operatives. Due to Site-φ's state of the art signal jamming systems, all staff must turn in cellular devices, laptops, and any other outside electronic devices that use wireless connections as they will not function in or around the surrounding area of the facility. But don't worry: electronics are to be returned to operatives in the state they were confiscated, outside of Site-φ, and all staff are given a modified two-way pager to communicate while on the premises. Any unauthorized electronics found in the possession of staff members will be considered contraband and anyone caught with prohibited items will face disciplinary action at the discretion of Site-φ's Administrative Department.
However, we are sure the members of Chi-00 will hardly miss their electronics as Site Director, Buckley Osterholz, has graciously authorized the use of a newly installed home theater in the operatives' residential building, featuring a curated collection of late '90s to early 00's favorites on DVD, including the likes of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3), Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000), The Truman Show (1998), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Click (2006), and Finding Nemo (2003).
So get the popcorn ready! No. Really. Prepare it well in advance. There is always a shortage of popcorn.
Other luxuries allotted to the Chi-00 squad members are the cozy private suites assigned to each operative at a prime location in Site-φ's residential area. Further available amenities for added relaxation include a rooftop terrace and swimming pool and jacuzzi. However, operatives should keep in mind that the weather of the [REDACTED] Mountains during this time of year is not particularly fit for long dips. Further details of the MTF Chi-00 building will be declassified in a future document, after passing memetic kill agent clearance to ensure members of all security levels exposed to sensitive information retain their minds.
In very rare, infrequent cases, staff are known to experience cabin fever from Site-φ's sequestered space. To mitigate the number of incidents, walking trails have been developed on the mountainside. Just sign up to join the Walking Club for safety measures. Other natural features site personnel are welcome to enjoy include: the crater lake, which remains at a pleasant 78°F to 85°F year-round and is available for anyone looking to take a quick dip (assuming that The Lifeguard is present); █████████ ██ ████ ██████ ██████ █████████ ████ ██ ████ █████████ ███, and other beauteous landmarks are sure to keep simmering, long-seated, underlying tensions at bay.
While operatives are expected to stay onsite for the course of their assignment, weekend "vacations" in the small town of Hōuston (pronounced Who-ston, town profile to be declassified) are permitted. Leave requests must be made in advance and cannot extend beyond the weekend.
When traveling to Hōuston, operatives must follow the Foundation's guidelines. Visiting staff must be at the helipads for departure and pickup at the assigned time, or may incur disciplinary action. It is prohibited for MTF Chi-00 operatives to travel outside of authorized areas, unless on approved missions.
TEAM COMPOSITION.
While operatives within MTF Chi-00 outrank the clearance level of most staff at Site-φ (regardless of their last position), Site Director Buckley Osterholz has an equal, if not greater, say in Themis' tactical operations. In general, Site-φ staff have been informed to assist members of MTF Chi-00 for professional requests. Whether or not they listen is to be determined.
Within the team, the chain of command is as follows:
Mobile Task Force Commander 𝑆𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟
Operations Controller 𝑂𝑙𝑑 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡
Head of Research 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑟
Military Advisor 𝐷𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑑
Other operatives, based on their skillset and career experience, will fall under the leadership of these individuals.
Although Site-φ provides premium healthcare facilities and mental wellness programs, Themis' esteemed doctors are to administer immediate care during missions. It is mandatory that members of Themis have routine checkups with the following operatives:
Physician 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐
Psychiatrist 𝑀𝑥. 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 Wellness Counselor J. Oyuun
These operatives are also responsible to report any and all injuries, contracted illnesses, and concerning behaviors to the Ethics Committee.
While other Foundation facilities may have a much laxer position in regard to romantic relationships among staff, fraternization is strictly discouraged within Site-φ; especially between MTF Chi-00 operatives. It would be decidedly a bad show for the Committee if such indiscretions come to light due to the obvious conflicts of interest that could occur. MTFC Commander, 𝑆𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑂𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟, is required to step in should any misdirected affections affect mission results and may impose any disciplinary actions he sees fit. In extreme cases, memory-altering amnestic use may be permitted for the sanctity of the Task Force's operations. But, surely, it won't come to that... anyone hand-picked by the Ethic's Committee is a paragon of integrity.
THE MISSION.
The purpose of MTF Chi-00 is to audit and find those responsible for containment breach and mission failures. Operatives must make judicious insights when investigating SCPs, staff, facilities, and damages. Loss of human life, collateral damage, cost of containment upkeep, the "rights" of an SCP — all these factors must be accounted for when finalizing and submitting new special containment procedures. Through Themis' recommendations, some Foundation facilities may be decommissioned indefinitely; Foundation employees will lose their livelihoods, and some may lose everything, terminated at the discretion of Chi-00. The cost of failing the Foundation's mission has always been high, and Themis has to be prepared to cut away the Committee's pound of flesh. Any blood shed is on the Task Force's hands. Any grace given is on the Task Force's crown.
The Broken Scales of Themis are judge, jury, and executioner. So will it be mercy? Or punishment?
CONCLUSION.
It has taken the Ethics Committee nearly two and a half years to amass the resources for this special commission. Site-φ's construction, scouting of personnel, interviewing candidates, all wrapped up in secrecy — it has all been for this. The Foundation is a mess. The world today is on the verge of total darkness. Only those who live in the shadows can see through the murk, and hopefully dig up to the light. A New Millennia is approaching, and Themis will usher in the New Age for the Foundation.
The Broken Scales must do what they must to succeed, and have been given all the power to do so. But above all, there is one thing they must remember: Stay impartial. Under no circumstances sympathize with a SCP.
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