

SCP-003-2 contains an internal power source of an anomalous nature, which appears to have been losing power since several centuries before discovery. SCP-003-2 is capable of controlled emissions of radiation, including heat, light, and anomalous radiation types. SCP-003-2 is controlled by a (non-biological) internal computer, the contents of which are mostly inaccessible without risk of damaging SCP-003-2. The runes on SCP-003-2 are not part of any known language, and emit pale, flickering light patterns. SCP-003-1 was found on a stone tablet, SCP-003-2, on which it currently resides. SCP-003-1 is considered sentient but not actively dangerous except under certain conditions. Testing reveals SCP-003-1 to predate earliest known circuit boards by a factor of thousands of years. SCP-003-1 appears to be composed of chitin, hair, and nails of unknown biology similar to SCP-████ and SCP-████, arranged in a configuration similar to that of a computer motherboard. SCP-003-2 must be supplied with power via the source designated Generator 003-IX at all times.ĭescription: SCP-003 consists of two related components of separate origin, referred to as SCP-003-1 and SCP-003-2. Cessation of rune activity must be reported immediately. Any significant change in SCP-003-2's rune activity (including pattern, frequency, or color) should be reported within three (3) hours of occurrence. SCP-003-1 must not be removed from SCP-003-2 except in case of emergency procedures detailed above.

All personnel who have come in physical contact with SCP-003-1 are to immediately report for sterilization afterwards.

Personnel who enter SCP-003's containment area must first be examined for body parasites of Category IV or higher complexity, and sterilized if such organisms are present. Ideally, personnel may use their body heat to return SCP-003-1 to above the critical temperature however, skin contact must be maintained even in event of SCP-003 reaching activation temperature, lasting at minimum until SCP-003-1 advances fully to its second growth stage. In event of total power failure, if SCP-003-1 begins to increase its mass, assigned personnel must engage in skin contact with SCP-003-1. No living multicellular organisms of Category IV or higher complexity may be allowed to come into contact with SCP-003. Special Containment Procedures: SCP-003 is to be maintained at a constant temperature of no less than 35☌ and ideally kept above 100☌.
