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Chapter 7 - SCP-001-A – “The Crimson Guardian”

Item #: SCP-001-A

Former Designation: SCP-004

Object Class: Keter (Reclassified under SCP-001 Project)

Special Containment Procedures:

Direct containment of SCP-001-A is impossible. Foundation protocol emphasizes avoidance and suppression of knowledge regarding its existence. Zones confirmed to host SCP-001-A or its manifestations are classified as Restricted Areas under Veil Protocol.

Autonomous drones are permitted for reconnaissance, though average operational lifespan remains under five minutes due to rapid termination. Human personnel are not authorized to enter SCP-001-A's operational radius without unanimous Level 5 approval.

All records pertaining to SCP-001-A are archived under Project 001 clearance.

Description:

SCP-001-A is a humanoid female, approximately 150–160 cm in height, with pallid skin, silver-white hair, and crimson irises. It consistently manifests in ornate, aristocratic garments of anomalous durability.

Behavioral analysis confirms SCP-001-A is sapient, multilingual, and sadistic in disposition. It frequently refers to Foundation operatives as "prey" or "trespassers," taunting before engagement.

Observed anomalous abilities include:

Enhanced Physiology: Physical performance exceeding all recorded baselines.

Hemokinesis: Manipulation of blood into hardened constructs (spears, shields, projectiles).

Regeneration: Rapid recovery from catastrophic damage, including high-yield explosive impacts.

Hypnotic Influence: Secondary effect observed in blood-deprived individuals, who display increased susceptibility to suggestion.

At present, SCP-001-A is considered indestructible through conventional means.

Discovery Log 001-A-1

First contact occurred during an unauthorized Foundation incursion into the subterranean necropolis now designated SCP-001. Mobile Task Force Epsilon-██ encountered SCP-001-A while traversing a mausoleum-like chamber.

Operative ██: "Visual on humanoid. Female. Standing between us and the inner gate."Operative ██: "Orders?"[STATIC — followed by sustained gunfire, screaming]Unknown Female Voice: "Ara… you came all this way just to die? How sweet."[Transmission ends abruptly]

No survivors were recovered.

Addendum 001-A-1: Floor Guardian Classification

Following the discovery of SCP-001-B ("The Crawling King"), the Overseer Council formally designated SCP-001-A as the first confirmed Floor Guardian of SCP-001. Floor Guardians are defined as entities tasked with defending specific levels of SCP-001's structure, controlling vertical progression deeper into the necropolis.

By contrast, SCP-001-B and similar anomalies are classified as Area Guardians, which dominate lateral zones and environmental territories within or across floors.

SCP-001-A is therefore considered the threshold guardian of the mausoleum's first stratum.

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