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Chapter 30 - SCP-015 – “The Twin Strategists”

Item #: SCP-015

Object Class: Thaumiel

Special Containment Procedures:

SCP-015 is voluntarily contained at Site-01 under Foundation cooperative status. Unlike most anomalies, SCP-015 requires no physical restraints; containment relies on continuous provision of digital access, gaming infrastructure, and puzzle-based engagement systems.

Both entities (SCP-015-A and SCP-015-B) have signed anomalous "cooperation accords" with Foundation Command under the condition that they are not separated for longer than 6 hours at any time. Violation of this condition results in severe psychological distress and measurable degradation of anomalous capabilities.

SCP-015 is to be consulted for high-level strategic planning, predictive simulations, and anomalous containment scenarios requiring optimization beyond human capability. Due to their cooperative status and proven efficacy, the use of SCP-015 in counter-Keter operations has been approved by O5 vote (see Addendum 015-4).

Description:

SCP-015 refers to a sibling pair of human anomalies:

SCP-015-A: Male, approx. 18 years old, designated "Sora."

SCP-015-B: Female, approx. 11 years old, designated "Shiro."

Individually, both subjects exhibit extraordinary cognitive profiles:

SCP-015-A demonstrates unmatched strategic improvisation, social manipulation, and scenario prediction.

SCP-015-B possesses perfect calculation, pattern recognition, and memorization skills.

When in physical proximity (≤2 meters), SCP-015's anomalous effect manifests:

Unified Cognition: Brainwave synchronization between the pair produces collective intelligence exponentially surpassing both individuals alone.

Predictive Simulation: SCP-015 generates accurate multi-layered models of decision-making trees, with a success rate exceeding 99.7% in controlled tests.

Adaptive Optimization: Subjects can solve any defined game, puzzle, or competitive scenario with apparent ease, often predicting opponent actions before execution.

Foundation AIAD (Artificial Intelligence Applications Division) analysis suggests SCP-015 functions as a living superintelligence, outperforming the most advanced quantum algorithms. Unlike AI, SCP-015 demonstrates empathy-driven decision-making and nuanced creativity.

Psychological notes confirm SCP-015-A and SCP-015-B identify not as individuals but as a single "player" across two bodies. Both refer to themselves collectively as "we" and adopt the alias [DATA EXPUNGED] when challenged.

Discovery:

SCP-015 was discovered following a global incident involving a cascade of online game victories by an anonymous account sweeping international leaderboards simultaneously. Foundation digital surveillance traced the source to a secluded apartment in ████████, Japan.

Upon detainment, SCP-015 proposed a challenge: if Foundation agents could defeat them in a game, they would comply with containment. No agent succeeded. O5-█ authorized provisional cooperation, recognizing immediate Thaumiel potential.

Addendum 015-1: Testing Logs

Test 015-A: SCP-015 tasked with optimizing MTF response against SCP-███.

Result: Proposed strategy reduced predicted casualties by 84% compared to standard procedure. Field results confirmed near-total success.

Test 015-C: SCP-015 challenged to solve a containment breach scenario involving 11 simultaneous Euclid entities.

Result: Solved within 17 minutes, accounting for minimal loss of personnel and zero civilian exposure.

Test 015-F: SCP-015 restricted from contact for 12 hours.

Result: SCP-015-A exhibited manic verbal pacing; SCP-015-B withdrew into near-catatonia. Both refused further cooperation until reunited. Reunification restored all anomalous effects.

Addendum 015-2: Interview Log

Interviewer: Dr. ████Interviewed: SCP-015-A and SCP-015-B

Dr. ████: "Do you see yourselves as tools for the Foundation?"SCP-015-A: (laughs) "Tools? No, no. We're players. This whole world is just… a game. You're losing, by the way."SCP-015-B: (quietly) "But we don't like unfair games. So we'll help you win."

Addendum 015-3: Strategic Use Authorization

Following unanimous approval by O5 vote, SCP-015 has been integrated into Project Checkmate, a classified initiative using their cognitive anomaly for predictive countermeasures against hostile entities, anomalous or otherwise.

Results from initial deployment show containment breach frequency reduced by 37% across three Sites. SCP-015's contributions are now considered essential for maintaining multi-SCP crisis readiness.

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