[ Item #: SCP-008 ]
[ Object Class: Euclid ]
[ Description: SCP-008 is a complex prion, samples of which are stored in each of the known G2 sites. Research into SCP-008 is highly classified and primarily aimed at preventing research which may lead to the synthesis of SCP-008 in the distant future. Traits of the SCP-008 prion include:
-100% infectiousness.
-100% lethality.
-Transmission through exposed mucous membranes and all bodily fluids.
-Not airborne or waterborne.
Symptoms of infection with SCP-008 manifest no more than three hours after exposure, and include:
-Flu-like symptoms with high fever, plus severe dementia in later stages.
-Coma onset approximately 20 hours after first symptoms appear and 12 hours after noticeable dementia. Coma onset will be considered onset of death.
-A period of sporadic cellular necrosis occurs which comes to resemble gangrene. Surviving tissue assumes its original function and is highly resilient.
-Red blood cells greatly increase oxygen storage capacity, resulting in slower blood flow and increased muscle endurance and strength.
-Nervous and muscular systems are unaffected by total organ failure for several hours.
-Metabolism may decrease to extremely low levels, allowing subject to survive for over 10 years without nutrition.
-High blood viscosity results in negligible blood flow from gunshot, puncture, and slashing injuries.
-Conditioned behavior, motor controls, and instinctive behavioral mechanisms are damaged, and cognitive abilities are severely retarded and erratic. Animals experience excessive brain necrosis and are inactive.
-Subject can adapt to its damaged nervous systems but is limited to basic physical activities, including standing up, balancing on two legs, walking, biting, grabbing, and crawling. Subject will energetically move towards sights, sounds, and smells it associates with living humans. Subject will attempt to ingest living humans if physical contact is made.
-Neutralizing fully-infected subjects requires significant cranial trauma.
There is strong evidence to suggest SCP-008 itself did not form naturally on Earth, since variants of similar complexity would have displaced much of the ecosystem. In 1959, a short collaborative effort with the USSR to locate G2 sites and eliminate SCP-008 was negotiated following their discovery. The status of SCP-008 in Russian custody since collaboration ended is unknown. ]
"Wow! It's a zombie virus!" After reading the files, Kiwo exclaimed. She subconsciously looked at the containment room behind the glass, and the zombified appearance of humans automatically appeared in her mind, causing fear to grow within her.
Brit and Vale were also very surprised. No one expected that this virus would turn out to be a zombie virus.
"No wonder the checkpoint is blocked. If this virus is not controlled and leaks out, the harm it will cause could be disastrous," Brit said.
Not just Brit; the viewers also realized the dreadfulness of the virus leak, and they are discussing it enthusiastically at the moment:
"Damn, if this thing leaks out, it will probably destroy the whole world."
"Not necessarily! If it can be controlled early, it shouldn't be a big problem, but this thing is too powerful. Once there's a breakout, it will be difficult to control."
"Oh my God! I'm thinking about a world full of zombies, that's scary..."
"100% fatality rate!"
"What kind of things are there in the Foundation..."
In the game, the group read the file and then turned their eyes to the containment room behind the glass. The entire glass is completely soundproof, so they couldn't hear anything. But looking at the virus in the containment room, the sound of airflow seemed to fill their ears. No doubt, with this virus concentration, they would be infected as soon as the virus came into contact with the air, and they would turn into zombies. Therefore, solving this problem is not simple.
"Let's go! Let's open that door and see. No matter how difficult the task, we have to do it..." After a while, Brit spoke, and the others nodded solemnly.
The group then left the observation room and returned to the small room outside. Now, only the metal door on the right remains open.
At this time, RT took the initiative to stand up. "I'll do it this time. You wait outside first!"
The others paused but did not refuse. Like Vale, RT is also enhanced. He went to open the door as Vale had done before.
"I guess the virus shouldn't come out directly; there should be a compartment in the middle. Otherwise, this mission can't be completed because the player will die," Brit said again.
However, even so, to be on the safe side, the group left the room while RT stayed alone inside. After taking a deep breath, he swiped the key card lightly.
After a beep, the metal door opened, revealing a small cubicle. As Brit said, RT saw an airtight door inside the compartment, which must lead to the containment room. Besides that, there were shelves in the cubicle with biohazard suits hanging on them.
RT then called the others, and they stepped into the cubicle in amazement.
"Ah, I see, the game is to have the player wear this protective suit and enter the containment room!" Kiwo said, looking at the suit.
The protective clothing is eye-catching orange. It is full-body, with a large protective helmet on top. On the chest area, there are biochemical symbols. Just looking at it makes people feel tense.
"Let me do it!" RT spoke again.
The others hesitated for a moment but ultimately did not refuse. Vale looked at RT and then at his own body, with a slightly disappointed expression. After all, from a body shape perspective, RT seems more suitable for the suit.
Without further ado, after making a decision, RT began to put on the protective clothing. The suit is very thick, so RT took considerable effort to put it on. Finally, after securing the helmet, RT made an OK gesture to everyone.
"Stay safe!"
"Take it easy!"
"Be careful."
The others encouraged RT. Then they exited the cubicle and went to the observation room. After closing the metal door of the observation room, they watched the scene in the containment room through the glass window.
RT remained alone in the cubicle. To prevent accidents, the door of the cubicle was also closed. There is a button on the wall next to him, which he needs to press to open the heavy airtight door of the containment chamber.
RT took a long breath. After one last check, he pressed the button.