Chapter 0: Understanding the World Before You Begin
Before reading, you must understand this world. This is not a normal universe.
This is the SCP Universe.
The SCP Foundation is a secret global organization. Its purpose is to secure, contain, and protect.
It deals with anomalies. These break the normal laws of reality.
They can be objects, beings, places, or ideas. The goal is not destruction, but control.
Humanity must survive without knowing the truth.
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[Object Classes]
Anomalies are classified by containment difficulty.
Safe - are easy to contain. Their behavior is predictable.
Euclid - are unpredictable. They are not fully understood.
Keter - are extremely dangerous. They are very hard to contain.
Apollyon - cannot be contained. They are beyond all control.
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[Foundation Structure]
The Foundation follows a strict hierarchy.
Researchers - study anomalies. They analyze their nature.
MTF - are elite units. They handle dangerous missions.
The O5 Council - leads everything. They hold the highest authority.
D-Class personnel - are used for testing. They perform high-risk tasks.
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[Types of Anomalies]
Anomalies come in many forms.
Biological entities - are living beings. They have abnormal traits.
Anomalous objects - are items. They have impossible properties.
Reality benders - alter existence. They change the laws of reality.
Memetic hazards - affect the mind. They influence thoughts and perception.
Temporal anomalies - affect time. They distort or manipulate it.
Conceptual entities - exist as ideas. They go beyond physical form.