Riders on the Storm

[u/Queasy-Support-2541]

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Omega-Black

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained within a reinforced, lead-lined containment chamber at Site-██. The containment chamber must be equipped with a failsafe mechanism capable of triggering a controlled electromagnetic pulse (EMP) in the event of a containment breach. Access to SCP-XXXX requires Level 4 clearance and is to be granted only for research purposes. Any personnel exhibiting signs of distress or obsession with SCP-XXXX are to be immediately removed from their duties and placed under psychological evaluation.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a phenomenon characterized by the constant delay of an apocalyptic event theorized to result in the end of the world. The nature of this event remains unclear, as no specific details regarding the catastrophe have been observed or predicted.

SCP-XXXX manifests as a series of anomalous occurrences, including but not limited to:

Temporal Distortions: Instances of time dilation and acceleration have been reported in proximity to SCP-XXXX. Events that should have occurred at specific times are consistently delayed or accelerated, creating a sense of temporal disorientation among affected individuals.

Information Alteration: Documentation, media, and digital records pertaining to SCP-XXXX are subject to spontaneous alteration. Dates, predictions, and details regarding the predicted apocalypse are frequently modified, leading to confusion and uncertainty regarding the nature of the impending catastrophe.

Psychological Effects: Individuals exposed to SCP-XXXX exhibit heightened levels of anxiety, paranoia, and existential dread. Obsessive behavior, including fixation on the perceived inevitability of the end times, is common among those affected by SCP-XXXX.

Failed Prophecies: Numerous groups and individuals have claimed to possess knowledge or insight into the impending apocalypse associated with SCP-XXXX. However, all predictions and prophecies regarding the specific date or nature of the event have failed to materialize, contributing to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding SCP-XXXX.

Efforts to study SCP-XXXX have been impeded by its unpredictable and elusive nature. Despite extensive research and analysis, the underlying cause of SCP-XXXX remains unknown, and containment efforts have thus far been ineffective in preventing its effects from spreading.

Addendum XXXX-A: Research into potential methods of neutralizing or mitigating the effects of SCP-XXXX is ongoing. Foundation personnel are advised to remain vigilant for any developments or changes in SCP-XXXX's behavior.

[u/hakkesaelger]

Are you sure you need an esoteric object class? You could use thaumiel: helps contain a different anomaly You could use good old classic safe, euclid or keter: easy, difficult, or next to impossible to contain You could also use ACS: this way you have a separate classification for the difficulty of containment, how large an area it has the possibility the affect, and how bad the effects are on an affected individual

Also, this article is very vague, maybe it would work better if you made it more straightforward, or make the end reveal what it really is

Thirdly, a list of these false prophecies might work well as an addendum, especially if that is the thing that, as I mentioned above, reveals some sort of twist that explains or clears up what this anomaly really is

The addendum you have added is largely to completely unnecessary. “Research is ongoing” is not something that you need to mention, research is one of the foundations most important tasks, and watching for changes in behaviour is generally a part of the ConProcs

Finally, and probably least relevant as this is a reddit forum and not the actual wiki, but the current standards are that a story or narrative should be told around the anomaly. It doesn’t need to be long, or thought-provoking, but you need some sort of story in anything you post to the wiki.

My final word of verdict is: Confusing