Item #: SCP-1005
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1005 is to be maintained at Site-17 in a 3m x 3m x
3m holding room, equipped with dim lighting.
SCP-1005 has no nutritional requirements aside from a need to maintain hydration levels;
humidity in holding chamber should be kept at a minimum of 70% when possible, and at
least one (1) liter of water provided for consumption daily.
SCP-1005 also does not need to sleep, but has requested a chair in which to relax when
not undergoing study (granted).
SCP-1005 also does not produce any waste, losing water only to evaporation, thus minimal
cleanup is required; SCP-1005 has volunteered to give its chamber a monthly cleaning to
prevent buildup of paint residue (under consideration).
Due to ongoing good behavior and amicable attitude, SCP-1005 has been granted permission
to explore non-secured sections of Site-17 and utilize social rooms, provided it is accompanied
by at least one (1) level 2 researcher and one (1) level 1 security agent.
[UPDATE] By request of maintenance crews, SCP-1005 is required to wear coverings over
its feet when leaving its chamber.
Description: SCP-1005 is a sapient humanoid entity composed of semi-solid blue paint,
with exact shades ranging from near-white to deep navy.
The surface of SCP-1005 has an average tensile strength approximately 75% that of human skin;
this includes its "clothing".
SCP-1005 is unable to consciously control the viscosity or shape of its overall form
beyond the normal locomotion of a humanoid body; it can, however, control its outer layer
to a point where it can choose whether or not its paint will smear on contacting surfaces.
The degree to which SCP-1005 is able to control itself in such a manner becomes lessened if
over-hydrated.
SCP-1005 is in the shape of a bald, human male, approx.
1.9m tall, and has demonstrated the ability to speak with a deep and resonant voice; despite
this, SCP-1005 has no gender in physical structure or personal identity.
The apparent "clothing" is integrated as if skin, save for the shirt at the sleeves and
lower hem, and the pants below the ankles.
Only SCP-1005's shoes are fully unique; it is believed they were created separately from
the rest of SCP-1005 from the beginning.
The process by which SCP-1005 was animated and remains so is not known; by its own admission,
SCP-1005 only remembers "becoming aware" only a few minutes before its reclamation during
a raid at an auction being held by Marshall, Carter & Dark Ltd. where it was up for bid
alongside several items which had been under Foundation investigation, specifically [DATA
EXPUNGED].
As SCP-1005 originally had no sense of self worth, identity or purpose, the Mobile Task
Force enacting the raid was able to convince SCP-1005 that it belonged to the Foundation
and had been stolen; it willingly entered custody and was transferred to the MTF staging
area before permanent relocation to Site-17.
To date, SCP-1005 has been extremely cooperative with researchers, showing a polite and professional
attitude.
SCP-1005 lacks most complex emotions beyond levels of satisfaction and comfort and has
demonstrated only limited facial expressions outside of movements required to speak.
Additionally, SCP-1005 seems to lack the ability to understand abstract concepts: it is perfectly
able to count, speaks fluent English with a slight Northern-Midwest American accent,
and can perform simple tasks; complicated mathematics, emotional responses and existential
topics such as religion leave SCP-1005 confused, usually stating that it simply does not understand.
The only driving force behind SCP-1005 is a desire to make its owners "happy with" it,
usually through cooperating with testing protocols but also while serving as entertainment or
still-life living artwork for personnel during recreational periods.
Researchers with clearance level 2 or higher access are advised to read Document 1005-01478
for an abbreviated listing of testing logs concerning SCP-1005.
Document 1005 01478
Notice: Short-form testing logs included for reference material for new personnel assigned
to SCP-1005.
Long-form documentation and associated audio/video records available in Records Holding.
Test 1005-04: Over-saturation Researcher: Dr. █████
Test Record: A volume of water was introduced to SCP-1005
in excess of normal daily regimen via oral intake: at 2 liters, subject's surface was
beginning to visibly run and smear; at 4 liters, subject reported feeling 'heavy', movements
sluggish and plodding; method of introduction changed to misting sprays at 5 liters, subject
has difficulty remaining upright and manipulating objects; experiment halted at 6.2 liters due
to threat of total loss of cohesion.
Notes: When allowed time to recover and granted assistance with minor reconstruction, SCP-1005
described the overall experience as "unpleasant," and that it was made to "think more slowly".
Test 1005-05: Dehydration Researcher: Dr. █████
Test Record: SCP-1005 was brought into a testing chamber
with a relative humidity of less than one percent (1%) and temperature of forty-three
(43) degrees C, and placed beneath additional bright lighting and directed heat lamps.
Subject was recorded as claiming to be "uncomfortable" before advanced dehydration rendered it immobile
after approximately thirty minutes.
Subject successfully revived through rehydration efforts.
Notes: Subject claimed to have "lost awareness" shortly after total cessation of movement,
only to regain when rehydrated.
This appears to be the way it understands consciousness.
Test 1005-09: Vivisection Researchers: Dr. ███, Research Assistant
████████ Test Record:
SCP-1005 brought into examination room and asked to lay on table and remain still during
the procedure.
Through use of sculpting tools, researchers make extensive examinations of SCP-1005's
internal structure.
Most organs aesthetically present but non-functional; notably the intestinal tract is extremely
simplified, most minor organs (such as appendix) and glands are missing, and the brain is externally
represented but is a solid mass within.
Additionally, the subject's "blood stream" carried an exceptionally watered-down slurry
of paint with a more direct connection to stomach; this explains how SCP-1005 keeps
a mostly-homogenous level of hydration.
Notes: SCP-1005 was "aware" during the entirety of the examination; subject reported no pain,
only "discomfort", and was fully aware of any and all pieces that were still attached.
Experimentation with the "brain" showed no hindrance to thought or ability.
All in all, internal structure seems more in line with a simplified artistic representation
of a human body than with a precise medical recreation, with only vascular system and
esophagus/stomach providing actual functions.
Additional note: Video recording of Test 1005-09 is available under document TL-1005-V13
Test 1005-13: Testing of empathy Researcher: Dr. █████
Test Record: A single D-class personnel (D-13904) was restrained
within a non-functioning device visually similar to an electric chair.
SCP-1005 was introduced and instructed to push a button; upon inquiry of its purpose,
SCP-1005 was informed that it would deliver an extremely painful but non-lethal shock
to D-13904.
SCP-1005 politely declined; when threatened that D-13904 would be terminated unless procedure
was followed, SCP-1005 hesitated.
D-13904 recorded as pleading, "Come on man, don't let them kill me!"
SCP-1005 apologized to D-13904 for his "discomfort" and pressed the button.
D-13904 released from bonds and escorted from chamber by security personnel.
Notes: After the test, SCP-1005 asked why the man was not shocked.
Dr. █████ explained that they were testing SCP-1005's reaction and never meant
actual harm; SCP-1005 stated relief that he was not expected to injure a living person.
Exact phrasing seems to point towards this being a case of "going against programming"
than true empathy, SCP-1005 apparently designed wholly for artistic and entertainment pursuits.
Test 1005-16: Restructuring of anatomy Researcher: Dr. █████, Research
Assistant ████████ Test Record:
Using sculpting tools and paint supplies, numerous alterations were made to SCP-1005's
physical structure, including: sculpting and painting of additional eyes, removal of right
arm, reattachment of right arm below left arm, and sculpting of an additional nose in
abdominal region.
SCP-1005 reported all experiences to be "extremely uncomfortable and disorienting", but extra
organs and reattached limbs proved to be fully functional.
Male sexual organs proved no more sensitive than any other skin surface and exhibited
no reactions.
Notes: Following testing, SCP-1005 was returned to original state.
SCP-1005 politely requested that the test not be repeated.
Additional note: Assistant ████████ repeatedly suggested during testing that SCP-1005 have
clothing excised and given a "real man's body" before being redressed.
SCP-1005 politely refused and Assistant ████████ reprimanded and removed from case when she was shown to
be developing unprofessional levels of attachment to SCP-1005.