SCP-2405 "WormWood"

Object class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2405 Must be contained in a Containment cell lined with Specially made High-strength low-alloy steel and fitted with a double airlock system. Under no Circumstances is any steel alloy containing Vanadium to be used in SCP-2405's containment or brought into the immediate proximity of SCP-2405. Any source of electricity near SCP-2405 must be contained and only utilized with utmost care. No Security cameras should be installed due to the Volatile nature of SCP-2405. Anyone Accessing SCP-2405 without the Permission of both Site directors will be Immobilized, Questioned and terminated. Respirators and hazmats must be used when interacting with SCP-2405. small amounts of scrap metal must be given each day or SCP-2405 Will resort to eating its way through its cell for sustenance.

Description: SCP-2405 is a shapeless fungus like parasite that excretes a poisonous gas around itself. This gas had a similar chemical composition to that of vanadium pentoxide dust. It reportedly has a bitter poisonous smell and seems to be highly acidic. It has been observed to "feed" off electricity and metal alloys.

SCP-2405 was first reported to the SCP foundation to be located in the damaged SPEKTR module of the Mir space station. SCP-2405 reported to be eating away at the stations solar array and excreting its poisonous gas through the stations ventilation system. SCP-2405 after absorbing electricity was observed to grow in size. After numerous failed attempts by the SCP foundation to secure SCP-2405. The foundation decided that the station was to be destroyed.

SCP-2405 had survived the breakup and reentry and was found attached to the stations debris in [DATA EXPUNGED]. SCP-2405 was retrieved and brought to site 17 in the south sandwich islands. This is where SCP-2405 is currently contained and studied.

Addendum 2405-1: Two standard D-class Personnel were escorted to SCP-2405's Cell to test the effects of SCP-2405's Toxic secretions. Almost instantly the D-class personnel began to violently twitch and spasm on the cells floor. Originally it was though they had asphyxiated. When the bodies were retrieved however It became apparent that SPC-2405's spores had been breathed in by the subjects. the lungs were filled with growths of SPC-2405 and all personel in contact with them had to be quarantined and the bodies incinerated.

Addendum 2405-2: Research into utilizing SCP-2405 as a Thaumiel object is currently underway in [REDACTED] Further information regarding the utilization of SCP-2405 is classified

Containment breach: Due to mishandling of SCP-2405 Site 17's power generator had become infected with SCP-2405 which soon spread across the entire site. Site 17 and the island on which it is located is now patrolled by E class border patrol units to prevent anyone attempting to get unauthorized access to SCP-2405. Due to site 17's isolation SCP-2405 cannot escape the confines of the island.