primary Classes
These are the most common Object Classes used in SCP articles, and make up the bulk of the objects .
safe
Safe-class SCPs are anomalies that are well and safely contained. This is frequently due to the fact that the Foundation has researched the SCP well adequate that containment does not require significant resources or that the anomalies require a specific and conscious activation or trigger. Classifying an SCP as Safe, however, does not mean that handling or activating it does not pose a threat.
Reading: Object Classes – SCP Foundation
For a accomplished list of Safe-class articles on the web site, snap here .
Euclid
Euclid-class SCPs are anomalies that require more resources to contain wholly or where containment is n’t constantly reliable. normally this is because the SCP is insufficiently silent or inherently irregular. Euclid is the Object Class with the greatest setting, and it ‘s normally a safe bet that an SCP will be this class if it does n’t easily fall into any of the other standard Object Classes .
As a note, any SCP that ‘s autonomous, sentient and/or perspicacious is by and large classified as Euclid, due to the built-in capriciousness of an object that can act or think on its own .
For a complete number of Euclid-class articles on the site, snap here .
Keter
Keter-class SCPs are anomalies that are extremely difficult to contain systematically or faithfully, with containment procedures often being extensive and complex. The Foundation frequently ca n’t contain these SCPs well due to not having a solid agreement of the anomaly, or lacking the technology to properly contain or counter it. A Keter SCP does not mean the SCP is dangerous, just that it is merely very unmanageable or dearly-won to contain .
For a complete number of Keter-class articles on the web site, chink here .
Thaumiel
Thaumiel-class SCPs are anomalies that the Foundation specifically uses to contain early SCPs. even the mere being of Thaumiel-class objects is classified at the highest levels of the Foundation and their locations, functions, and stream condition are known to few Foundation personnel outside of the O5 Council .
For a arrant list of Thaumiel-class articles on the locate, click here .
Neutralized
Neutralized SCPs are anomalies that are no longer anomalous, either through having been intentionally or incidentally destroyed, or disabled .
For a dispatch list of Neutralized-class articles on the web site, snap here .
Apollyon
Apollyon-class SCPs are anomalies that can not be contained, are expected to breach containment imminently, or some other similar scenario. such anomalies are normally associated with world-ending threats or a K-Class scenario of some kind and require a massive campaign from the Foundation to deal with .
For a accomplished list of Apollyon-class articles on the locate, suction stop here .
Archon
Archon-class SCPs are anomalies that could theoretically be contained but are best leftover uncontained for some reason. Archon SCPs may be a part of consensus reality that is unmanageable to fully contain or may have adverse effects if put into containment. These SCPs are not uncontainable—the defining feature of the classify is that the Foundation chooses to not put the anomaly into containment .
For a complete tilt of Archon-class articles on the web site, cluck here.
Non-Standard Object Classes
The come object Classes are sub-classes that supplement the object ‘s primary ( or erstwhile ) classification .
Explained
Explained SCPs are normally articles about anomalies that are completely and fully understand to the point where their effects are immediately explainable by mainstream science or phenomenon that have been debunked or falsely mistaken as an anomaly .
For a complete number of Explained-class articles on the web site, chink here .
Pending
SCP articles that have not so far been assigned an object classify may be labelled as Pending. This is used to indicate that the Foundation is actively researching the anomaly, but does n’t have adequate information so far to give it an object class. This is a debate decision to emphasise that a floor is ongoing, and is n’t the same as the generator not knowing which object class to assign !
For a complete list of Pending-class articles on the web site, pawl here .
Esoteric/Narrative Classes
Esoteric Object Classes, besides occasionally referred to as narrative classes, are object classes that do not fall into any of the above sections. They are by and large only used once and are created to further the narrative in a detail SCP. It is highly commend that SCPs use one of the standard Object Classes listed here. While some authors choose to introduce exceptions to these rules, they are only very rarely done and need to justify their being and placement. many web site members will downvote for non-standard Object Classes if used without merit .
For a comprehensive number of Esoteric Object Classes and the articles that use them, click hera .
Decommissioned
Decommissioned SCPs are an object class that was used by senior staff in the past to not alone edit undesirable articles but place them in a screen of “ Wall of Shame ” to serve as examples of what not to do. This object Class is not used anymore .
Decommissioning articles is not done anymore, partially because such bumbling edits by SCP staff are no longer allowed and partially because decommissioning ended up backfire. See the History of the Universe Hub for more historic data about Decommissioned SCPs and their use in the past .
aim Class FAQ
What is the Locked Box Test?
The Locked Box Test is an cozy guideline used to determine an object ‘s most allow Object Class. It goes like this :
- If you lock it in a box, leave it alone, and nothing bad will happen, then it’s probably Safe.
- If you lock it in a box, leave it alone, and you’re not entirely sure what will happen, then it’s probably Euclid.
- If you lock it in a box, leave it alone, and it easily escapes, then it’s probably Keter.
- If it is the box, then it’s probably Thaumiel.
- If you can’t fit it in a box and it’s about to end the world, then it’s probably Apollyon.
- If you could have locked it in a box but chose not to, then it’s probably Archon.
note that as a limited retainer, something that is autonomous, alert, and/or perspicacious is about always at least Euclid-class. That is, if you lock a animation thing in a box and forget about it, it will finally suffocate or starve to end, and that ‘s not a good result. Something that is intelligent could besides end up being ache enough to outwit its containment procedures and/or stop cooperating with the Foundation ‘s attempts to contain it, making it more dangerous than it otherwise might be .
What if I find an SCP that is the wrong Object Class?
The Object Classes are intentionally leave dim as to not limit the author ‘s creative freedom ; a rigid, defined system of classes might hinder an author ‘s ability to write the way they would want to, and as such multiple proposals to create better-defined systems in the past have been turned down by SCP Wiki staff .
If you find an SCP article that you feel might be inappropriately classified, feel complimentary to raise discussion on the subject and see what other community members think. If the explanation is not to your satisfaction, then feel detached to express your public opinion on the count and vote consequently on the page.
If an SCP is very dangerous should its Object Class be higher?
No, danger does not truly affect an SCP ‘s Object Class. As has been reiterated several times above this, an token ‘s Object Class is more based on the difficulty of containment rather than the danger it otherwise poses. For exemplar, a push button that can destroy the stallion population when it ‘s pressed would be safe, whereas a big cat who randomly switches places with another cat anywhere on worldly concern would be considered Keter .
If you have any other questions about Object Classes, feel free to ask in the discussion.
