SCP-173

ITEM #: SCP-173

OBJECT CLASS: Euclid

CLEARANCE LEVEL: 2

CATEGORY: Sentient, Violent

SPECIAL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES: SCP-173 is to be contained in a standard containment chamber at least twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet by fifteen (15) feet. At least two (2) surveillance cameras should monitor the chamber’s interior from opposite corners in the ceiling. Two (2) Security Personnel with Level-02 or higher clearance must be stationed outside the chamber at all times, with at least one (1) Level-03 Security Agent in the control room. No fewer than three (3) personnel may enter the primary containment chamber. During all procedures within the chamber, at least two (2) personnel must maintain direct eye contact with SCP-173 without blinking. Personnel are to alert each other prior to blinking. The containment chamber is to be cleaned on a biweekly basis by Class-D Personnel.

DESCRIPTION: SCP-173 is a seemingly inanimate statue standing approximately seven (7) feet tall. Despite its appearant instability, the object maintains a steady upright position. SCP-173 is constructed of rebar-reinforced concrete, with traces of Krylon-brand spray paint creating a ‘face’.

SCP-173’s primary anomalous attributed is it’s ability to move when unobserved. It will remain still as long as direct, unblinking eye contact is maintained. If eye contact is broken, even for an instant, SCP-173 will cover ground at a high rate of speed. Upon reaching a living human being, it will kill them by snapping their neck at the base of the skull. An individual can only break eye contact with SCP-173 if two (2) other humans maintain eye contact.

SCP-173’s presence causes the appearance of reddish-brown stains on the floor around it. Testing has revealed them to be composed of blood and feces, though DNA analysis remains inconclusive. IN GAME: SCP-173 can be found in Zone 2. Three sets of blast doors must be traversed to reach its containment chamber.

The current AI programming for SCP-173 does not allow it to move when unobserved unless a player is within line of sight. If the player breaks eye contact (meaning that SCP-173 is behind them, not that it isn’t on-screen), with will snap their neck, killing them instantly.