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Registered Phenomena Code: 243
Object Class: Alpha-Yellow
Hazard Types: Bio-hazard, Organic Hazard, Sentient Hazard, Ideological Hazard
Containment Protocols: RPC-243 is to be contained in a 34x34x72cm terrarium. There is to be a 5cm layer of loose tropical soil substrate, as well as various plants, branches, and other foliage which will be placed throughout the tank. The terrarium is to be spot-cleaned on a weekly basis, and the terrarium undergo a complete disinfection and the soil substrate replaced on a bi-weekly basis. This enclosure should be kept between 15 and 26ºC and maintained at a 60-70% humidity range. Authority staff authorized to maintain and feed RPC-243 are to wear a level B Hazmat suit.
Description: RPC-243 is an arboreal species of lizard which resembles Correlophus ciliatus. If a human approaches RPC-243, it will trigger the release of an anomalous pheromone which affects the human psyche.
Subjects affected by RPC-243 show an almost obsessive interest in 243's well being during the initial phases of contamination, with subjects describing feelings of extreme anxiety when not within close proximity to RPC-243. Affected individuals will incessantly forage for food such as fruits or insects for RPC-243, and will attempt to safeguard RPC-243 from predators at all times under their watch.
Subjects who experience excessive exposure will neglect their own basic needs in order to further care for RPC-243. This often results in lost sleep, hygiene, and in some cases the urge to eat or drink. The Later phases of exposure cause an adverse anatomical effect to individuals, beginning with the Esophagus widening to approximately 7cm in diameter, and the stomach expanding to create open spaces of up to 10cm diameter, followed by the hardening of all internal organs which develop a leathery texture. In the final stage of exposure, RPC-243 will use the affected individual as shelter and a place of reproduction.
Addendum 1:
Regarding testing procedures:
In order to get a better understanding of the chronology of RPC-243's infection process, a series of tests are to be performed using Level 0 personnel. In both instances, one Level 0 personnel will be placed in a 25x25x4 meter room with an instance of RPC-243. In test one, the subject will remain in the testing chamber until the full cycle of RPC-243's infection process ends. In test 2, the subject will be removed from the testing chamber while still in the early stages of infection and carefully monitored for any further changes in behavior or anatomy.
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-Day One, 12:00 PM: Subject enters the testing chamber. Subject begins asking questions as to the nature and duration of the test. RPC-243 begins releasing pheromones.
-12:03 PM: Subject's abruptly ceases inquiries and shifts focus to RPC-243's terrarium. Approaching and examining the contents of the tank.
-12:05 PM: Subject's inquiries as to the contents of Terrarium. Head researcher Dr.[REDACTED] responds, informing the subject of RPC-243's existence. Subject remains intent on examining RPC-243's Terrarium. Subject occasionally breaks observation to explore testing chamber but focus eventually returns to RPC-243.
- 12:45 PM: Subject's focus has now completely shifted to RPC-243. Subject requests supplies in order to care for RPC-243, supplies are provided.
-Day 2, 8:00 AM: Subject awakens and approaches RPC-243's Terrarium. A spray bottle is then used to humidify terrarium. Proceeding this, subject sits on the bed and maintains visual contact with RPC-243's terrarium until 9:00 PM
-9:00 PM: Subject begins to fill RPC-243's food bowl with the provided fruit mix, mists the terrarium and returns to bed maintaining visual contact with RPC-243 for an additional 3 hours before sleeping.
-Day 7, 12:00 PM: Subject has maintained ritual of humidifying and feeding RPC-243. Noticeable bloating of the neck and stomach become visible. Subject complains of pain coming from these areas.
- Day 10, 12:00 PM: Subject complains of inflexibility in the skin and dryness and rigidity of the mouth, by 12:00 PM, subject describes feeling a notable lack of energy.
- Day 13, 5:00 PM: Subject collapses against the testing chamber's southern wall. Mouth fixed open, unable to close. The neck and stomach have expanded exponentially. RPC-243 enters through Subjects mouth.
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After the autopsy of Subject and eventual recovery of RPC-243, it was discovered the Esophagus and entire digestive system had expanded and hardened. RPC-243 was discovered in the subject's stomach, which had expanded to 10-15cm. No digestive fluids were found in subjects body.
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Day 3, 3:30 PM: Security teams are sent in to collect subject. Initially subject offers protest, expressing concern for RPC-243. After it becomes apparent subject will be separated from RPC-243, subject begins to resist violently repeatedly stating the care of RPC-243. Subject is quarantined with medical staff observing subject 24/7.
-Day 4, 2:00 AM: Subject continuously voices concern over RPC-243's well being, with requests to view RPC-243 being the most frequently asked question. Intensity and frequency of requests lessen throughout the day.
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-Day 6, 12:00 PM: Subject has stopped showing concern over RPC-243 and has returned to a state prior to exposure to RPC-243.
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