Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX are to be kept in standard avian containment units reinforced with concrete. It is generally best to keep individual instances separate to minimise possibility of escape, although keeping up to four (4) in one unit is acceptable to conserve space. Containment units must be cleaned on a regular basis by a team in standard Foundation issue hazmat suits to prevent build-up of hazardous materials. In the event of containment breach, speakers capable of producing sound at higher than 95dB have been set up to subdue and/or incapacitate instances of SCP-XXXX until they can be returned to containment. Description: SCP-XXXX is a flock of twenty-three (23) instances of a previously unknown species of bird. The flock was discovered in the forests bordering Lake ██████████ in █████████, ██████, and is believed to be the only group of SCP-XXXX in existence. Instances of SCP-XXXX possess beaks, feathers and talons made of unknown metallic material. Analysis of the beaks shows that they are some form of copper alloy, with anomalously high strength, durability and melting point for regular copper alloys. The alloy resembles bronze in appearance, and chemical analysis shows it to consist of 80% copper, 10% tin and 10% of an unknown kind of metal (it is theorised that the inclusion of this metal is what gives the alloy its properties). Analysis of the feathers and talons is inconclusive, but they appear to be an alloy of the same anomalous metal and approximately █ other unknown metals. The beak, feathers and talons are all incredibly sharp, as well as strong and durable, and seemingly immune to corrosion. SCP-XXXX are carnivorous, showing a preference towards human flesh. Instances are known to use their feathers and talons to attack their prey, spearing and cutting the flesh to incapacitate or kill it. Once the target is immobilised, they use their beaks to remove and consume chunks of flesh (given enough time, instances have been known to fully consume an adult male human in one sitting). When put in adequate danger to threaten the lives of one or more instances, it has been observed that SCP-XXXX are able to fire feathers from their wings at high speeds (highest observed speeds being in excess of 300m/s). SCP-XXXX is highly sensitive to loud noises, with continuous exposure to sounds in excess of 90dB able to incapacitate them. This is seen to be an effective means of preventing escape attempts, as their strong, metallic feathers defend them from many attempts to subdue them. Addendum XXXX-1: It should be noted that SCP-XXXX's excrement is highly poisonous, able to induce vomiting, dizziness and other symptoms in humans through contact and accidental ingestion or inhalation of particulates. In high enough quantities it can prove fatal. Addendum XXXX-2: Dr ████'s suggestion of attempting to train individuals of SCP-XXXX using loud noises as negative reinforcement is under consideration.

Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX-1 and -2 are to be kept together in a standard avian containment unit. Physical contact with SCP-XXXX-1 and/or -2 is prohibited, only allowed under testing conditions. Description: SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 are a pair of Corvus corax, or Common raven. They are larger than normal ravens, each measuring 90 centimetres in length and 1.7 kilograms in mass. Their anomalous properties manifest when they come into physical contact with a human. SCP-XXXX-1 is sapient, and has an intelligence greater than that of an average adult human. Upon coming into contact with a human, SCP-XXXX-1's consciousness overrides the subject's, causing SCP-XXXX-1 to possess the subject. SCP-XXXX-1 has complete control over the subject's body as long as physical contact is maintained. Subjects possessed by SCP-XXXX-1 consistently report hearing a voice (generally described as "deep, ancient and powerful") requesting the use of their body, and all claim to have relinquished control willingly despite previous disposition. SCP-XXXX-2 is less intelligent than its counterpart, being only slightly more intelligent than an ordinary raven. Upon contact with a human, SCP-XXXX-2 appears to 'transfer' memories to the subject. The memories are entirely random, and all seem to be from the perspective of SCP-XXXX-2 itself. Reported memories include, but are not limited to: flying over various landscapes, all of which correlate to places on Earth; observing human activity in population centres from around the world; and various events from throughout history. Some of the most notable reported memories include first-hand observations of famous historical events dating as far back as ███ CE. It is currently unknown how SCP-XXXX-2 knew when and where such occurrences would take place to be there to observe them, or if the events were somehow correlated to the presence of SCP-XXXX. A list of notable memories includes: The Great Fire of London, 2/9/1666

The Chernobyl Disaster, 26/4/1986 (it is unknown how SCP-XXXX-1 and -2 were not harmed during the event and show no effects of the radiation exposure)

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The September 11 Attacks, 11/9/2001

The containment breach of SCP-███ and SCP-███ at Site-██, ██/█/████ Despite the difference in intelligence, SCP-XXXX-1 and -2 are able to work in perfect unison, and it has been hypothesised that the two share a psychic connection. Separating the two causes both to become increasingly aggressive the longer they are kept apart. SCP-XXXX-1 and -2 are desperate to leave containment, and will attempt to breach containment whenever possible, through any means. Addendum XXXX-01: When possessing an individual, SCP-XXXX-1 is able to communicate via the possessed person. To date, SCP-XXXX-1 has only been willing to cooperate for one interview. Interview-XXXX ACCESS GRANTED Interviewed: D-3654-837, with SCP-XXXX-1 tied to his shoulder. [Referred to as SCP-XXXX-1]

Interviewer: Researcher ██████

Foreword: Interview takes place shortly after an attempted containment breach. D-3654-837 is restrained with SCP-XXXX-1 bound to his shoulder to prevent escape attempts. <Begin Log> Researcher ██████: Right, let's begin. Can you understand me, XXXX? SCP-XXXX-1: I can understand you perfectly well. Researcher ██████: Excellent. Let's get started then. What exactly are you and SCP-XXXX-2? SCP-XXXX-1: We are brothers. We are one and the same. We are ravens, and we are more than ravens. Researcher ██████: (Pauses) That's… That's not entirely helpful. I'll ask again – what exactly are you and your 'brother'? SCP-XXXX-1: We are Thought and Memory. Researcher ██████: (Sighs) Okay, let's try something else. Why do you keep trying to escape? SCP-XXXX-1: You keep us trapped here, in this prison. We cannot fulfill our purpose. We cannot return to the Father. Researcher ██████: Father? Who is this Father? SCP-XXXX-1: We are his thought and his memory. We are his eyes. Without us, he is defenseless. You keep us trapped here, and our home shall fall. You must release us. Researcher ██████: I can't - SCP-XXXX-1: Then do not waste my time. SCP-XXXX-1 refused to answer any further questions, and was returned to containment. D-3654-837 was terminated as normal at the end of the month.