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Registered Phenomena Code: RPC-Hallow

Object Class: Alpha-Orange Alpha-Purple Omega-Black

Hazards: extra-dimensional-hazard, immeasurable-hazard

Containment Protocols: RPC-Hallow is to be kept in basic anomalous item storage. Experimentation with RPC-Hallow is permitted to individuals with level-2 security clearance. RPC-Hallow is currently uncontained. Any instances of RPC-Hallow located outside the facility should immediately be reported the RPC-Hallow Research Team. All personnel are to catalog any actions made by RPC-Hallow until the RPC-Hallow Research Team arrives. If RPC-Hallow-1 is active, catalog the subject involved with the activation. Any instances of RPC-Hallow-2 are to be discreetly procured and contained by the RPC-Hallow Research Team.

Description: RPC-Hallow is a piece of vanilla taffy in a featureless white wrapping paper. RPC-Hallow is a red door. The exterior of the door is decorated with plastic stickers of pumpkins, ghosts, and candy. RPC-Hallow appears randomly during Halloween, replacing the door of a vacant house. The door will not open unless a child below the age of twelve knocks on it The door will not open unless the individual knocking on the door is wearing a Halloween costume.

When an individual wearing a costume knocks on RPC-Hallow, the door opens and an instance of RPC-Hallow-1 manifests.

RPC-Hallow-1 has the physical appearance of a seven foot tall humanoid in a Grim Reaper costume. It is unknown if RPC-Hallow-1 is sapient, however, due to the lack of intellect shown from RPC-Hallow-1 it is assumed not to be. When RPC-Hallow-1 answers the “door”, (RPC-Hallow) he will ask the knocker a question, “Trick or Treat?”. If the subject questioned by RPC-Hallow-1 answers with “Trick”, the subject is afflicted and is now considered RPC-Hallow-1-X. If the subject answers with “Treat”, RPC-Hallow-1 will create an instance of RPC-Hallow-2 and give it to the subject.

RPC-Hallow-2 is a small piece of taffy that is wrapped in thin wax paper. The taffy flavor has direct influence over the color of both the taffy and the wax paper (I.E. if the taffy is banana flavored, the taffy and wax paper will be a light yellow). The flavor of RPC-Hallow-2 has no known correlation with the effects of RPC-Hallow-2.

RPC-Hallow-2 exerts no anomalous properties until consumed. The subject that received RPC-Hallow-2 does not have to be the one to consume it for the anomalous properties to take effect. If the candy is consumed by an individual not dawning a Halloween costume, consumers report the item tasting stale, and no noticeable effects occur. The candy will slowly transform the individual into the matter or entity that their costume depicts. The subject is now known as RPC-Hallow-2-X. Transformation rate is dependent on how fast RPC-Hallow-2-X can digest RPC-Hallow-2. It seems as though RPC-Hallow-2 cannot transform individuals into Mythical or religious characters. Currently, there is no known limit to what RPC-Hallow-2 can transform the subject into.

RPC-Hallow-2 entities are awaiting more specific classifications. Petition sent to Authority from RPC-Hallow Research Team to classify RPC-Hallow-2-X entities as separate RPCs. Reason being; each RPC-Hallow-2-X has unique properties and containment protocols, each RPC-Hallow-2-X is considered to be completely separated from RPC-Hallow after transformation, giving each RPC-Hallow-2-X would make paperwork less complex and easier to manage.

So far, ██ instances of RPC-Hallow-1-X have been contained. ██ instances of RPC-Hallow-2-X have been contained, ██ have been eliminated.

Experimination with RPC-Hallow-2

Test Designation: RPC-Hallow-2-A

Procedure: A D-Class is moved to a basic humanoid containment cell. The cell is inhabited by a single table with an instance of RPC-Hallow-2. The D-Class is instructed to consume RPC-Hallow-2.

Results: The D-Class commented that RPC-Hallow-2 stated stale. No effects on the biological makeup of the D-Class was witnessed. D-Class is not considered to be an instance of RPC-Hallow-2-X. Authority now has ██ instances of RPC-Hallow-2.

Notes: RPC-Hallow-2 does not affect adults. RPC-Hallow-2 does not affect subjects that are not wearing a Halloween costume.

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Test Designation: RPC-Hallow-2-B

Procedure: A D-Class dressed as E.T. is moved into the same cell that RPC-Hallow-A was performed in. The D-Class is instructed to consume RPC-Hallow-2.

Results: After consumption of RPC-Hallow-2, D-Class falls down and begins to grunt profanities. 2 hours pass. D-Class stands back up, now an instance of RPC-Hallow-2-X. RPC-Hallow-2-X5 is contained in a basic humanoid cell. RPC-Hallow-2-X5 expired ██ days after manifestation. Autopsies report that death was caused by systemic infection leading to septic shock.

Notes: It has been confirmed that RPC-Hallow-2 only affects those in costume. A possible solution for dangerous, indestructible RPCs. Authority now has ██ instances of RPC-Hallow-2.

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Test Designation: RPC-Hallow-2-C

Procedure: A D-Class dressed as Albert Einstein enters the test chamber, an instance of RPC-hallow-2 is located on the interview desk in the center of the room. The subject is instructed to consume the instance of RPC-hallow-2.

Results: D-Class transformation process identical to test RPC-Hallow-B. D-class personnel is now considered an instance of RPC-Hallow-2-X (RPC-Hallow-2-X6). Although RPC-Hallow-2-X6 is confused, there is no issue transferring the subject to a basic humanoid cell.

Notes: RPC-Hallow-2 can recreate deceased organisms. RPC-Hallow-2-X6 has requested to be called Albert. Request Pending.

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Test Designation: RPC-Hallow-2-D

Procedure: A D-Class dressed in a Crayon Box costume enters the test chamber, an instance of RPC-Hallow-2 is located on the interview desk in the center of the room. The subject was instructed to consume the instance of RPC-Hallow-2

Results: The D-Class screams in agony for an hour throughout the transformation. Screaming slowly ceases around the 90-minute mark. After a full 2 hours have passed, the D-Class has completely transformed into a crayon box. The crayon box is not considered to be an instance of RPC-Hallow-2-X due to the lack of anomalies properties.

Notes: The effects of RPC-Hallow-2 seem to have no limit, even breaking the Laws of Nature. Mythical creatures are still up to debate and experimentation. The test involving a D-Class dressed as Jesus Christ has been denied due to biblical implications. Consumption or experimentation of/with RPC-Hallow-2 must be allowed by a regional director.

Field Tests

Field Test Designation: RPC-Hallow-F1-F

Procedure: D-Class is to approach RPC-Hallow. After knocking on RPC-Hallow, D-Class is to answer RPC-Hallow-1’s question with “trick”.

Results: RPC-Hallow-1 did not materialize. Test considered null.

Notes: It seems the entirety of RPC-Hallow’s process requires the subject to be dressed in a Halloween costume. The test shall be redone with D-Class dressed in a bunny suit that was procured from a local ditch. Origin of the bunny suit is unknown.

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Field Test Designation: RPC-Hallow-F1R1

Procedure: D-Class, dressed in a bunny costume, is to approach RPC-Hallow. D-Class is then instructed to knock on RPC-Hallow. Once an instance of RPC-Hallow manifests, D-Class is to answer it’s question with “trick”.

Results: After answering RPC-Hallow-1’s question, the entity closed the door. Any attempt to reopen the door was futile. When D-Class was returned to the field research team, the change was unnoticeable until he began to talk. D-Class is convinced that he is “Dr. ██████” and profusely claims that he be interviewed to "prove his innocence".

Notes: The curse inflicted upon “Dr. ██████” by RPC-Hallow-1 seems to be memory altering. “Dr. ██████” has asked to be interviewed, request pending. Another test was planned, but it took three hours to explain the situation to “Dr. ██████”, and by this time it was already 0100 the next day. “Dr. ██████” is considered to be an instance of RPC-Hallow-1-X (RPC-Hallow-1-X1).

Addendum: Current RPC-Hallow-2-X Entities

Foreward: Instances of RPC-Hallow-2-X are to be assigned an object class and a small description. Containment method and description will be summarized.

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RPC-Hallow-2-X Instance Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X1

Object Class: Beta-Black Neutralized

Hazard Type: Aggression-Hazard, Bio-Hazard, Contact-Hazard, Transmutable-Hazard

Summary: RPC-Hallow-2-X1 is the reanimated corpse of Joseph ████████. Joseph ████████ is believed to have been dressed in a Zombie costume upon consuming an instance of RPC-Hallow-2. The corpse is inflicted with a pathogen designated as RPC-Hallow-2-X1-1, replicating itself within RPC-Hallow-2-X1 without neutralizing RPC-Hallow-2-X1.

RPC-Hallow-2-X1 is aggressive to all forms of life within the Animalia Kingdom, attacking any organisms that reside in the classification. When an organism comes into contact with RPC-Hallow-2-X1, an instance of RPC-Hallow-2-X1-1 is transmitted. Those infected with RPC-Hallow-2-X1-1 eventually perish and reanimate as an instance of RPC-Hallow-2-X1-2. RPC-Hallow-2-X1-2 is a resurrected corpse, such as RPC-Hallow-2-X1, however, RPC-Hallow-2-X1-2 cannot spread the pathogen RPC-Hallow-2-X1-1.

All instances of RPC-Hallow-2-X1 and RPC-Hallow-2-X1-2 were neutralized within ██ days of manifestation.

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RPC-Hallow-2-X Instance Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X2

Object Class: Alpha-White

Hazard Type: NULL

Summary: RPC-Hallow-2-X2 is a seemingly perfect clone of the fictional character Napoleon Dynamite. RPC-Hallow-2-X2 exerts only one anomalous property, the ability to produce a seemingly infinite amount of room temperature tater-tots from his right, lower cargo pocket. The entity becomes verbally aggressive when asked to share.

RPC-Hallow-2-X2 is contained within a low-security humanoid cell. RPC-Hallow-2-X2 is allowed to roam areas of the facility with level-1 security clearance.

Request from RPC-Hallow-2-X2 to be a researcher has been denied.

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RPC-Hallow-2-X Instance Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X3

[DATA EXPUNGED]

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RPC-Hallow-2-X Instance Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X4

Object Class: Alpha-Yellow

Hazard Type: Organic-Hazard, Sapient-Hazard

Summary: RPC-Hallow-2-X4 is an anthropomorphic canine of an unknown breed. It seems as though, unlike other instances of RPC-Hallow-2-X, RPC-Hallow-2-X4 still retains the memories and personality of his form prior to the consumption of RPC-Hallow-2. The only danger presented from RPC-Hallow-2-X4 is a pair of sharp, black claws.

RPC-Hallow-2-X4 is to be contained in a steel wall reinforced humanoid cell. It is assumed that RPC-Hallow-2-X4 could not escape a normal cell from the use of its claws, however, the RPC-Hallow Research Team suggests it is better to be safe than sorry.

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RPC-Hallow-2-X Instance Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X5

Object Class: Neutralized

Hazard Type: NULL

Summary: RPC-Hallow-2-X5 was a 101.4 cm tall, brown humanoid. No interviews with RPC-Hallow-2-X5 came to fruition due to the small lifespan RPC-Hallow-2-X5 had.

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RPC-Hallow-2-X Instance Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X6

Object Class: Alpha-White

Hazard Type: Organic-Hazard, Sapient-Hazard

Summary: RPC-Hallow-2-X6 is a near perfect copy of Albert Einstein, the only difference being the exaggerated size of his hair. RPC-Hallow-2-X6 shows immense interest in the Authority, even going to the extent to offer to be a test subject for other RPCs. Request for a position as a researcher is currently being considered.

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RPC-Hollow-2-X Instance Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X7

Object Class: Beta-Black

Hazard Type: Sapient-Hazard, Immeasurable-Hazard

Summary: RPC-Hallow-2-X7 is a 2-meter tall, red-skinned humanoid with an arrow tipped half-meter long tail and two horns on parallel sides of their cranium. The entity can shapeshift into personnel at will and can convince any personnel without the noticeably strong willpower to do most anything that he requests. Because of this, RPC-Hallow-2-X7’s mouth is to gag at all times, besides when an interview is taking place. Interviews must be allowed by a Global Director.

RPC-Hallow-2-X7 allows the Authority to contain him under any measures that we deem necessary, as long as he is given occasional conversation with the staff of his choosing. The staff that is picked to conversate with RPC-Hallow-2-X7 are to be surveillance closely during and after the conversation for signs of insubordinate.

RPC-Hallow-2-X7 has shown to have influence over world events, big and small with unknown limitation. Because of this, RPC-Hallow-2-X7 will be considered a Beta-Black level entity until the limits of its influence are recorded and understood.

Addendum: Interview With RPC-Hallow-1

Interview Code: RPC-Hallow-2-X6-1S

Interviewed: RPC-Hallow-2-X6

Interviewer: Dr. Hawthorne

Foreword: This interview was conducted on a Class-D subject dressed as Albert Einstein (RPC-Hallow-2-X6) after consuming RPC-Hallow-2 to see if the subject acquires former memories from its original historical form and if the subject will remember anything from the previous form of its host.

<Begin Log, 16:45>

Dr. Hawthorne: Alright, are you ready to begin the interview 2-X6?

RPC-Hallow-2-X6: (2-X6 can be observed squinting after Dr.Hawthorne question) Yes, in fact, I’ve been looking forward to this. What irks me is what you’re addressing me with, why 2-X6?

Dr. Hawthorne: We give subjects acquired by the Authority classification codes to make our lives easier, can’t tell you how we derived your classification, though.

2-X6: (2-X6 speaks before Dr. Hawthorne can begin his next question) Well, may I be addressed as Albert for the rest of this interview?

Dr. H: Yes, now, are you ready to be questioned?

(Albert nods)

Dr. H: Now, do you have any prevailing memories from D-███████?

Albert: No, I am not even familiar with the person in question. (pause) Am I supposed to know about this person?

Dr. H: Not necessarily, now, do you remember anything from your past? What is the last thing you can remember before appearing in your chamber?

Albert: I remember… getting up from my desk, Mileva reminded me of my hair appointment (after saying this, a look of sadness spreads across Albert’s face) wish I would’ve made the goodbye longer.

Dr. H: (patting Albert on the back) Yeah I understand, now, are you ready to get back to the interview?

Albert: Yes.

Dr. H: Alright, now this is a big one, do you realize that you’re not the real Einstein?
Albert: (A perplexed look covers his face, which turns to one of sad realization) I guess I’m not… (after a dozen seconds of deep thought) then what am I?

Dr. H: Well, the Authority considers you to be an anomaly, hence your classification code.

Albert: The idea of me being a simple item that some organization cannot understand is sort of belittling, don’t you think?

Dr. H: Just as belittling as being a speck in the universe. Now, let's move this along. Do you have any questions?

Albert: Yes, hundreds, maybe even thousands, but this seems to be the most important. What is going to happen to me?

Dr. H: Depends on your behavior and what you ask for. But for now, you go back to your chamber.

<End Log, 17:16>

Closing Statement: After the interview, RPC-Hallow-2-X6 requested a bottle of water and an apple before being returned to its chamber. The request was accepted.