SN - 01BC
Class: Shaitan
Control Procedures: SN-BC17 is to be kept suspended in a sealed glass cylinder - approximately 2m in height by .5m in diameter - within Anomory 1 at Security Compound _ . Wires suspending SNBC17 are to be standard monofilament carbon fiber, and the chamber itself kept full of Helium gas. Access to SN-BC17 follows standard guidelines for Anoms, and must be signed off on by Commander _, along with full psych eval to be reviewed by Dr. Reynolds, prior to access. In the event of Base Lockdown, refer to Special Security Procedure Foxtrot-Foxtrot-Alpha regarding Special Dispensation for Anomory 1 Access. Any personnel in the possession of SN-BC17 are required to follow Shaitan standard protocols, and any deviation is grounds for immediate reprimand and execution, depending on severity of breach.
Any R&D Personnel tasked with procuring SN-BC17-00E3 must observe normal containment protocol, transporting containment vessel to the adjoining Lab before engaging in the procedure. At no point in the procedure are staff to come into direct contact with SN-BC17. Upon completion, containment is to be depressurized, then filled with Helium before returning to Anormory Containment. SN-BC17-0003 is to be placed within a standard sample jar and placed upon respective shelf in Anomory 1, to await assignment to suitable Security or Embedded Agent Personnel.
Description: SN-BC17 is a large wooden fragment, approximately (.56m in height, weight of 5.4kg), roughly triangular but jagged in shape . The various sides are of unshaped wood, with jagged sections suggesting unskilled tool work to separate it from a larger object. One portion is rounded, bearing partial inscriptions in Aramaic and an as yet unidentified language bearing resemblance to [Classified]. The inscription itself reads "-erous wretches of the land, thou seek the wrath and the fire by thy trans-", before cutting off, presumably continuing on the rest of the original object. Slivers and carbon dating taken from SN-BC17 place the wood at somewhere between _54_BC and _50BC, with different sections of SN-BC17 showing signs of highly different ages despite being of one solid piece.
While otherwise unremarkable SN-BC17 is, upon being wielded, capable of summoning dark, low hanging clouds within a period of 4-6 minutes. These clouds completely obscure any natural light, and within 30 seconds of blanketing the visible sky begin to release flaming stones, which measure 2-4m in diameter and will ignite any organic material in the affected range. Clouds can be summoned at any point within 3km of the weilder, covers an area up to 1km^2, and persist for up to an hour but may be dismissed by effort of the wielder. Upon being dispersed, SN-BC17 is incapable of being activated again for a period of [CLASSIFIED].
SN-BC17 was uncovered during incursions into _ during civil unrest in 19__ , where Insurgency assets embedded in paramilitary groups located a storehouse of numerous religious and historic iconography. While most of these were secured for procurement and troublesome paramilitary assets terminated without incident, SN-BC17 bore no notable significance and was brought in for further analysis to determine potential usefulness. During research, Intelligence Division discovered its anomalous properties by accident when Researcher broke protocol and began waving SN-BC17 around out of frustration, causing [CLASSIFIED] and the death of __ Expendables before remaining intelligence and security assets terminated Researcher , dispersing the anomaly. Attempts to replicate the phenomenon were unsuccessful, until Command cleared the anomaly for Field Testing under Dr Reynolds to determine efficacy.
Field Tests
SN-BC17-A1
Location: __ , Tunisia, 19
Col G_ , Intelligence Division
Report: Sucessfully manifested phenomenon over contested city of _ , resulting in total casualties of 5__ and complete elimination of military assets connected to __ . Cpt _ , selected to utilize the device, immediately collapsed from exhaustion after dispersing, taking 3 days to regain consciousness. Further testing required.
SN-BC17-A2
Location: _ , Mexico, 19
Maj R_ , Embedded Agent
Report: Phenomenon manifested, but use by Asset ___ caused SN-BC17 and Asset to ignite. Asset was burned alive, but remained conscious for the duration of the phenomenon (approx 4_ min), which caused complete desolation of target area. Upon recovery, SN-BC17 was removed without damage, while Asset's body was completely reduced to ash upon contact. Further Testing Required.
SN-BC17-A3
Location: , Al , 19
Maj F__ , Intelligence Division
Report: Phenomenon failed to manifest when weilded by Lt. _ , but upon being returned to Cpt _ , phenomenon manifested again without incident. Cpt ___ was again exhausted after dispersing the phenomenon, but remained conscious and recovered to full operational minimum within 6 hours.
Personal Note: High level of activity in target zone likely obscured our involvement, but would reccomend more remote tesing zones for the future. Dr. Reynolds is formally requesting Cpt _ be relieved of other duties and kept as "Control" for all future tests. Request has been approved by Command. They seem to really want this thing deployed, and having seen the results I can't blame them.
SN-BC17-F0
Final Summary
From: Dr. Reynolds, R&D
To: _ __-6, Command Attache
Please see attached documentation for full summary of Field Tests and Effects. Conclusion included here for eficacy:
With completion of Field Tests at a Success Rate of 85%, I reccomend maintaining Shaitan Status for SN-BC17. 85% is within tolerance, but the fickleness of the anomaly in relation to its wielder - not to mention the size of the anomalous manifestation - make it too unpredictable and likely to draw attention. If Command will refer to Addendum BC17-R, I have devised several potential experiments to allow for potentially more controlled use, which may reduce efficacy but improve reliability.
Response,
From: -6B, Command Attache
To: Dr. Reynolds, R&D
Proceed with Option 4, report back immediately. Command wants this thing, and they want it ASAP
SN-BC17-00E3
Class: Tierra
When a portion of SN-BC17 is cut away and at least 3cm in length, it is capable of manifesting a single instance fireball, usually on a timeframe of once per 3 days. Use generally produces a level of exhaustion, in line with levels seen upon completing a 25m sprint for the user. Longer lengths of SN-BC17-00E3 may produce a more pronounced effect, with a smaller cloud effect that can cover up to __ m. Formal reccomendation by Dr. Reynolds has limited longer instances of SN-BC17-00E3 from being generated, and as such they are to be cut as a sliver no longer than 5cm, capable of being embedded topically. As of this time, instances of SN-BC17 are reported, with ___ embedded, __ having been destroyed in the field, and _ missing awaiting recovery.
Operating procedure: Embedded Agents or sutable OFS personnel who pass psych eval (reviewed personally by Dr. Reynolds) and receive reccomendation by Commander may undergo simple surgical operation to embed SN-BC17-00E3 within the dermis layer of the skin. SN-BC17-0003 procedure also includes insertion of [CLASSIFIED]. Upon recovery, Agent is able to consciously feel SN-BC17-00E3, a sensation which dissipates upon using the anomaly.
Use procedure: Embedded Agents are to use this purely as a "Trump Card", allowing for offensive capability in situation where other means are unavailable. Should the Agent believe that capture is unavoidable, SN-BC17-0003 may be used to self-immolate, or otherwise hamper ability of capturers to obtain information. This is entirely as a last resort: SN-BC17-00E3 is completely resistant to heat up to _C, and therefore will remain after the destruction of the Agent's body. Given the currently unknown existence of SN-BC17-00E3 to those outside the Insurgency, and the small size of the anomaly fragment, this is considered an acceptable risk in relation to the possibility of an agent being interrogated.
Field Test
SN-BC17-00E3-B7
Commander _, OFS 85 ("Fury of the Faithful")
Location: , TX, 19__
Report: Successfully manifested minor phenomenon, target successfully eliminated without being detected. This felt…different than the other times, though it might just be me getting used to this thing. Incident unlikely to be traced to abnormal source, given all the commotion and more limited scope of the phenomenon.
Personal Record: I've never felt the same since I got picked the first time, like I'm imbued with some kind of…greater purpose now. Better keep that to myself though, don't want the eggheads thinking I'm getting nutty.