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Registered Phenomena Code: 454
Object Class: Beta-Orange
Hazard Types: 
Bio-Hazard 
Contact Hazard 
Transmutation Hazard 
Sentient Hazard 
Aggression Hazard 
Mind-Regression Hazard 
Microscopic Hazard
Containment Protocols: Samples of RPC-454 are currently stored at Site-008 in canisters within the Bio-Hazard Wing. Access to RPC-454 requires approval from Director of Item Research Nikolaus Grow.
RPC-454-1 instances are to be contained in quarantined humanoid containment cells, with all personnel interactions conducted while wearing protective bio-hazardous suits in order to prevent the spread of RPC-454-1. Individuals believed to have become RPC-454-1 instances are to be captured by MST Golf-14 ("Jatayu's Vultures") before being transferred to Site-008 for treatment.
Any confirmed RPC-454-2 and RPC-454-3 instances are to be disposed of by operatives in MST Hotel-1 ("Highlanders") using incendiary weaponry, although additionally, RPC-454-2 can be safely disposed with conventional heavy weaponry. Personnel engaging with RPC-454-3 instances must wear protective biohazard suits to avoid contamination.
Any species of Bos taurus that carry the RPC-454 infection are to be euthanised, with their remains disposed of via incineration.
Procedure
RPC-454-1 instances are to be secured in Sector 7 of the Medical Wing for preparation, before a team of trained doctors enter the sector to perform the procedure. All individuals that are not RPC-454-1 in the room should follow standard health procedures, and must be wearing biohazard suits.
The smallpox vaccine created by Edward Jenner has been modified using a thaumaturgic procedure, along with an additional shot of smallpox being injected into RPC-454-1 afterwards. During this procedure, once the extra appendages caused by RPC-454-1 have ceased all movement, a surgeon is to begin removing them from the body when fluids within RPC-454-1 no longer contain traces of RPC-454 in them.
Once this procedure has been completed, subjects are to be amnesticised after remaining within Authority custody for seven days, and given a cover story in regards to their condition. Individuals that have been given RPC-454-A, will become immune to RPC-454, hence early injections of RPC-454-A have been stored in the event of an outbreak.
Description:
RPC-454 is an anomalous, contagious strain of the Cowpox virus that affects Homo sapiens, and is carried through any species of Bos taurus where it can infect humans through physical contact on any part of the body. Common symptoms of RPC-454 become present after two days of initial infection, including rashes, fever, headache, fatigue and nausea. Because of these, RPC-454 may be mistaken as a normal non-anomalous disease during its early stages.
RPC-454-1 designates any known carrier of RPC-454. Anomalous symptoms of RPC-454 will begin manifesting after 48 hours of initial exposure, with the first major symptom being the sensation of outwards movement emanating from under the epidermal layer, with blood clots beginning to form within the upper and lower limb regions of the body. After 30-60 minutes, these blood clots will begin transforming into a yet-to-be identified substance that will mutate in anywhere from 10-20 seconds into a body part of Bos taurus in the infected area. These have included eyes, appendages, horns and even unstimulated organs. These newly grown appendages are capable of movement, and are not controllable by the infected subject. It is presumed they possess a limited sentience due to this trait.
RPC-454-1 instances cannot spread RPC-454 through physical contact, only being able to do so through any bodily fluid, although they are often incapacitated or struggle to move themselves due to the combined weight of infected areas. In 30% of cases, RPC-454-1 will succumb to starvation/dehydration as their cause of death, or will suffer injury caused by the appendages.
RPC-454-2 is believed to have been a mutation of RPC-454, as the symptoms exhibited by RPC-454-2 are much different to regular RPC-454-1, both physiologically and mentally. Those infected with RPC-454-2 have only been targeted in specific areas of the body, and will instead suffer genetic modifications to pre-existing limbs rather than growing any additional appendages. The only area that retains its previous anatomical structure is the torso, while all other body parts become genetically mixed with male Bos taurus DNA.
Only male carriers of RPC-454 have ever become RPC-454-2, the reasons for which are still unknown. All RPC-454-2 instances have demonstrated hostility towards humans, and display intelligence believed to be on par with that of a toddler. RPC-454-2 show remarkable durability and strength, able to survive and withstand severe trauma to their bodies. A dissection of RPC-454-2 instances reveals that their internal anatomy has been extensively modified, while only bearing some semblance to their previous forms. Although it's still unknown as to how RPC-454-2 are able to support themselves, they are able to subsist on a large diet of grains and grass.
RPC-454-3 is as a mutation that will occur if an RPC-454-1 instance has not been cured or terminated after 30 days since their initial exposure. The first few symptoms before becoming an RPC-454-3 instance have included a lack of response towards outside stimuli, repetitive heavy breathing, lack of motor skills, rejecting all food other than grass, and expressing a strong desire to be harvested.
RPC-454-1 will then begin entering a slow transformation, that will cause major changes to their internal and external anatomy, the process of which is irreversible. RPC-454-1 instances will first begin gaining a large amount of weight, usually reaching anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 kg by the end of the process, as well as all inflation in all limb areas, becoming incapable of movement as a result.
After their complete transformation into RPC-454-3, they will begin producing a liquid substance (designated as RPC-454-3A) from the udder organs on their bodies, able to produce approximately 7 litres it in a period of 24 hours. Up to every 37 days, RPC-454-3 will lose a significant amount of body mass to create a member of Bos taurus which is entirely non-anomalous, except for carrying RPC-454.
Addendum 454.01: Discovery Log
RPC-454 was first discovered on October 23rd, 1799, although recovered historical witness accounts have provided evidence that RPC-454 has in fact existed for much longer. A town in ████████ reported that one of its inhabitants had been taken over by the Devil, leading to the Auctoritas investigating these claims.
The team that was sent to the location managed to report back their findings. The subject of the presumed possession, Mr. John █████, was found forcefully barricaded inside his home by the townspeople, incapacitated from a skull fracture caused by one of the sprouted limbs.
Interviewing witnesses revealed that Mr. █████ had gone out of town the day prior to settle some debts, exhibiting symptoms of RPC-454 upon his return. Mr. █████ was euthanised by the team, and his remains were collected and sent back to "Sword in the Stone".
Addendum 454.02: Incident Log
On May 13th, 1803, the Auctoritas came across more sightings of RPC-454, where there was almost 40 cases reported by agents sent to investigate. According to eyewitness claims, a male figure had come into town with a large herd of cows, and had sold them at a cheap price, having sold all in less than an hour for 23 shillings per cow.
After 48 hours, multiple Auctoritas agents were sent in to investigate the various areas where cases of RPC-454 had been reported. The agents attempted to interview the RPC-454-1 instances as to what had happened, but were given the same responses throughout, resulting in no progress being made into the culprit's identity.
All RPC-454-1 instances were sent to "Sword in the Stone", whereas their cows were euthanised carefully, with only two instances brought into Auctoritas custody after it was mentioned that RPC-454-1 became the way they were after making contact with the RPC-454 infected cows. Auctoritas agents stationed in the local authorities put out a warning about a man selling cows for cheap, claiming that the cows were infected with an unknown disease.
Later, on April 1st, 1803, (30) more cases of RPC-454 were reported, prompting a stronger involvement on the Auctoritas's behalf, as no leads regarding the origin of RPC-454 were known at the time, only that RPC-454 was being spread through cattle. A group of Auctoritas intelligence officers began developing a map to pinpoint PoI-233's location, through the places that the infection had spread.
After another incident in which (7) people were infected with RPC-454, a discovery was made regarding PoI-233's potential place of residence, and a team of agents was sent to the area in order to apprehend PoI-233. The team was successful in tracking PoI-233's location, but were ill-equipped to handle the numerous RPC-454-2 instances that were present in the building, resulting in a total of (5) casualties as a result. Because of the threat posed by these entities, and the possibility of facing potential RPC-454 infection, RPC-022 was brought over to deal with the RPC-454-2 instances.
RPC-022 was successful in neutralising all RPC-454-2 instances, showcasing knowledge in how to deal with, or at least combat creatures similar to RPC-454-2, and was ordered to enter the building and neutralise PoI-233. RPC-022 proceeded to enter, and returned (3) minutes afterwards with PoI-233's corpse.
An investigation of the building revealed ██ RPC-454-1 instances, a large majority of which were deceased. Those that were not were promptly euthanised by RPC-022. A pen in the back contained a large number of cattle, all of whom were presumably contaminated with RPC-454 which warranted a promptly euthanisation to avoid potential infection. A chest was discovered in PoI-233's bedroom, containing multiple books on "An Essay on the Principle of Population" by Thomas Robert Malthus, evidence that PoI-233 was a Malthusian.
RPC-454 was officially classified as neutralised after twenty days of no activity.
Addendum 454.03: Incident Log
On the 3rd May, 1863. (42) more incidents occurred in Southampton, England where notable cases of RPC-454 infections occurred. There was an immediate cause of panic among the Authority, due to wide nature and spread of the disease, a campaign for disinformation was mounted, made easier by the fact that RPC-454-1 instances were mostly found within the poorer areas of the city. All RPC-454-1 and 454-2 instances were euthanised, as were all carriers of RPC-454.
Approximately 30 hours after this incident, (60) more incidents occurred. However the RPC-454-1 instances found were often those who had little to no identity, or held false identities. Heavy investigations into these individuals, revealed that 22 were PoIs and were involved within the Anomalous Community in some way or another.
Limited contacts implanted within Britain's anomalous community reported back about a growing concern about the spread of RPC-454, and that many businesses involved in the anomalous had closed in fear of the disease. Contacts had also reported a list of people that were believed to have been infected, requiring immediate euthanising of these individuals. (30) out of (46) individuals were located and terminated.
Addendum 454.04: Conference Log
Because of the rising number of incidents involving RPC-454, and no substantial leads in finding the culprits, a conference was held to discuss the ongoing matter.
Secure Document
Written Transcript
Date: 4th May, 1863
Notable Participants
- Head of Medical Department - Dr. Michael Beth
- Head of Surgery - Dr. Vincent B Lloyd
- Head of Medicine - Dr. Harry Russell
- Senior Doctor Logan Lance
- Apprentice - Aaron Chapmen
- Paranormal Consultant - Franky Jones
Foreword: The entire document has been written down, before being typed out onto its digital document. Some individuals have not been mentioned in the participants, due to their lack of relevance to the document.
<Begin Log>
Dr. Beth: I express my gratitude that everyone present was able to make it to this conference today. As you can all tell, there is a potential anomalous pandemic that could very much become a world-wide crisis if we are unable to beat it in time.
[ Loud murmurs erupt from the crowd of seated individuals, before Dr. Beth calls for everyone to be silent. ]
Dr. Beth: As I was saying, this will evidently become a major problem if we are unable to apprehend the individuals responsible. Or in our case, find a cure for the disease.
[ Dr. Beth is interrupted by Dr. Russell. ]
Dr. Russell: I can assure you, me and my team are working hard to find a cure. As of now, we've only been able to ease the pain.
Dr. Beth: Do you know when a cure might become possible?
Dr. Russel: Given our current technology, supplies and access to the anomalous, I'd say in about one-hundred years time, give or take.
[ There is concerned murmuring from the crowd, once again silenced by Dr. Beth. ]
Dr. Beth: I see… Dr. Lloyd, have you got any news regarding RPC-454?
Dr. Lloyd: Nothing we can do without the risk of getting ourselves infected, even with safety gear. I'm afraid that euthanising people is indeed our best option, even if we do go into the hundreds.
[ The crowd once again murmurs, this time they are not stopped by Dr. Beth. ]
Dr. Beth: In that case, Mr Jones, as our general consultant on paranormal affairs, could we ask about how things our going in regards to the virus?
Mr. Jones: Well as I have been going around, I've noticed that a lot of our businesses have been shutting down, and you won't find many… well as many as there used to be on the streets anymore. I've also found that a majority of people have been moved, migrated almost.
Dr. Beth: I see, so we may also see a possible breach in the veil if this activity continues?
Mr. Jones: It seems likely. There's a strong fear growing in the community, but no one is really sure what's causing it. I'd be correct to assume that you're already aware of the cause?
Dr. Lance: Malthusians. Not that it was hard to guess, especially after we got information from the leader's house. We just didn't know he had accomplices at the time.
Dr. Beth: In any case, the agents have failed to find those responsible, leaving us with little option other than attempting to expend all our resources on finding a cure, or at least preventing any further cases of it.
[ Apprentice Chapmen raised his hand, causing Dr. Beth to permit him to speak. ]
[ Apprentice Chapmen clears his throat before beginning. ]
Apprentice Chapmen: If I may, I believe that if I had enough time and resources, I could figure out a way to-
Dr. Lloyd: Lance! Tell your apprentice that he was only invited hear to sit and listen! He is but a boy to us, already attempting to solve something that he has no comprehension of.
Apprentice Chapmen: B-but sir, I know I sound foolish, but if given the chance, I promise you I will-
Dr. Lance: That's enough Adam, I know you have great potential, but he is right. You are still young my boy.
Apprentice Chapmen: I understand sir, but I think that if we were to just use the anomalous-
[ Audible murmurs of disapproval from the crowd. ]
Dr. Beth: Hush now lad, we shall do no such thing. Our department has had a proud history of falling on reliable and smart decisions, we shall not venture into such territory.
Apprentice Chapmen: But it could help save thousa- millions. Isn't our job to save lives, not to let them perish, we've already had to kill-
Dr. Lance: Aaron! I understand that you wish to help, but you must understand the serious nature of what you're talking about.
[ Apprentice Chapmen becomes quiet and nods in approval. ]
Dr. Lloyd: I fail to see why you took him in as your apprentice Lance, he is still very clearly a boy without understanding-
Dr. Lance: That's enough Lloyd! Aaron only wishes to help, I will not allow for you to mock him!
[ Dr. Lloyd desists, and the meeting objective at hand resumes. ]
Dr. Beth: If you can all please pay attention, I would like to present some detailed drawings as to the latest incidents that have occurred, and the discoveries made regarding RPC-454.
[ All attention turns to the front to look at the drawings made of the RPC-454 incidents. ]
[ The first depicts a grotesque, heavily bloated man with multiple cattle limbs protruding from his stomach, along with a majority of a cow's body. The crowd murmurs in disgust.]
Dr. Beth: We have recently discovered RPC-454-3, something that we did not know was possible. Our ancestor organisation had euthanised all instances before they ever managed to reach this stage. As you pay attention, it should be taken notice of that RPC-454-3 are in fact capable of creating cattle, presumably from their own fat, the process of which we still don't understand. What is important, is that these cattle do carry the RPC-454 virus within their bodies.
Dr. Lance: Seems like a sick attempt to feed the population by recycling it when you put it all together.
[ The crowd, and some of the head doctors nod and murmur in agreement. ]
Dr. Beth: We are faced with no choice other than to commence with complete neutralisation of all known instances. We hope that in a few months with the help of the Intelligence Department, that we can completely neutralise RPC-454 permanently.
[ The crowd murmurs in agreement, although no individuals were reportedly happy about this choice. ]
<End Log>
Closing Statement: Please, I just want some time before we decide to kill those people, I know I probably have less than enough time, but I can't just sit by as they're all getting executed. It's not fair. - Apprentice. Aaron Chapmen
Addendum 454.05: Recovery Log
On the 23rd May, a hideout belonging to members of the Church of Malthus was uncovered, and a raid was conducted. The battle resulted in all members in the building being terminated, totalling about (23) members, whereas the Authority lost approximately (11) agents in the fight. Documents pertaining RPC-454 were discovered, and the information of RPC-454 was once again spread, as further incidents relating to the disease would begin to occur, with some noticeably larger ones being on the
- 6th December 1861. - (74) civilian casualties
- 4th February 1862. - (120) civilian casualties + (12) deaths of personnel in the medical department.
- 7th July 1862. - (134) civilian casualties
- 22nd March 1863. - First record of RPC-454 being found in foreign countries, resulted in the death of around (250) civilians. Successfully prevented further spread and limited to the United Kingdom.
Addendum 454.06: Discovery Log
On the 5th April, 1864, a vaccination and cure for RPC-454 was discovered by Aaron Chapmen, who presented his results to the Authority's Medical Department. Despite the procedure requiring the use of thaumaturgical elements, it was nevertheless tested after the threat of RPC-454 to the agriculture and civilian life was considered too dangerous for regular containment.
After a (60) day period of testing with RPC-454-A, and the results being successful, the procedure to create more instances of the vaccine was initiated. Despite many individuals within the Authority condemning Mr. Chapmen's actions, as well as acting out of the Authority's stance on interaction with the community, the decision to punish him was overruled after a tribunal found him not guilty.
Out of (185) incidents of RPC-454, (110) of these were fixed through the use of administering RPC-454-A. Vaccinations of RPC-454-A were made compulsory for individuals where areas of RPC-454 spreading seemed most likely, especially those in crowded and/or farmed areas. Despite being commended for his discovery, Mr. Chapmen insisted that he should not take full credit for it, the background of these claims was never investigated.
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AS OF 1/3/2023, INFORMATION REGARDING THESE LOGS IS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONNEL IN THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION RECORDS AND SECURITY DEPARTMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS THE INFORMATION TO BE SHARED WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN SELECTED INDIVIDUALS.
Addendum 454.08: Discovery Log
On the 20th December, 1866, a box containing various notes and journals was discovered at the entrance of an Authority base. A thorough investigation of its contents, revealed them to have been legitimate and were considered of high priority to the Authority's investigation department. Most notably, its details of the involvement of Aaron Chapmen and Genevieve Cardinham, leader of The New Generation
The following has been simplified for better understanding, to see all details, please see the OIRS's records on the Chapmen Family.
4th May, 1862
To Genevieve.
I need your help, Genevieve. I'm sure you're probably aware given your connections, but there's this disease that's been going around and killing people. I've sent you a sample, and an infected body part, so that you can see what it is that I'm talking about, but I desperately need your help if I'm going to stop this.
I know it's not right to go behind the backs of my higher ups, but I can't just let these poor people get euthanised, as I stand by. If I'm going to be a doctor, what good am I if I don't even try to use whatever is at my disposal?
Please Genevieve, you've always been a great teacher, so I'm requesting your assistance in finding this cure. I'll do whatever you say it takes.
From Aaron.
5th May, 1862
To Aaron.
I was very intrigued with the sample of this 'disease' that you were able to send me, clearly something only an artist would've been able to make. Although I would have liked to have spoken with its creator, I don't see the opportunity coming to pass any time soon. A shame really.
Disregarding that, I have decided that I will assist you in your endeavours to find a cure. I will expect for you to arrive at 10 o'clock in the afternoon tomorrow, and we shall begin.
However, you must also keep in mind that as your teacher and your mentor, I still have a commitment to ensure that you succeed, meaning that you are going to be responsible for most of the research and testing that follows through. But you must also remain confident, and remember everything that I have taught you. I myself am confident, that under my guidance, you will obtain your results before this disease becomes a large-scale pandemic.
From Genevieve.
17th July, 1862
To Aaron.
Pleased to say, I have not been disappointed in the progress that you've made in the last two months. I was positive that when I took you under my wing, that you would bloom with success, potentially with greater results than what I was expecting.
I understand some of the disdain that my inner circle holds for you, given your status and background, I assure you to ignore this behaviour and continue with the work at hand.
I shall continue monitoring your progress, and you are free to ask me any questions, or for help when you have deemed it necessary.
From Genevieve.
22nd July, 1862
To Genevieve.
Thank you Genevieve, you're not just my mentor, but I am glad to call you my friend. I admit, that upon my first introduction to the world of the unnatural and the strange, you have always stuck by my side and guided me through the endeavour, even though your friends despise me, and the consequences of your father having found out the truth behind what you did in your studying sessions.
In the time that has passed, I have come closer and closer to figuring out the cure for the disease, and I don't care about whatever punishment I may receive, so long as they use it to save the people. God knows how many people I've let down since I promised I would find the cure so shortly, I will nonetheless accept the consequences when I am able to save everyone.
I've also noticed the effects that your disease has been having on you, I don't know if you're still going to be able to walk, but I swear that I will do everything to save you.
From Aaron.
24th July 1862
To Adam.
You need not worry with about my own problems, for I am more than capable of handling myself should a situation where my own wellbeing is concerned come to play. I will not lie, and say that I am fine with my current condition, and I am fearing for the worst to happen to me. Nevertheless, it me to see that from when I first met you, we have both grown from seeds into trees, and I commend you for never giving into the pressure that you might have felt was too much at times.
Regarding your employers, although I won't say that I agree with their methods of approach in the very name of science itself, I wish you the best of luck in your endeavours, and you must move forward into the light.
From Genevieve.
5th April 1864
To Genevieve.
The whole ordeal was a success! Two days after I procured a vaccination, I showed them the results of my labour, and they have agreed to start testing it. That's not to say that there wasn't voices of opposition to it, some have even demanded that I be stripped of my rank as an apprentice, and be locked away, but I don't care what they plan to do with me, so long as they use our work to save those at risk.
Genevieve, I am proud of what I have accomplished, but none of it would have ever been possible had you never decided to help me. Thank you my teacher, for helping me for all those years. I promise you, that once I become a doctor, I will do all in my power to help you.
From Adam.
7th April 1864
To Adam.
I am happy to hear that your proposal was accepted, and I invite you for a meal at my manor in celebration of your achievement. After we've eaten, I have some things to show you, that might be of interest you. I may have become confined to a wheelchair, but I've discovered something that will render my disability to be irrelevant.
From Genevieve.
Hello Aaron, or whoever in the Organisation is reading this. I must say, that I've been disappointed in the choices you made of choosing these people over us, regardless of our own history. Nevertheless, I will not attempt to condone you for what you do in the present, but the choice you made that night, after we flocked to Malthusianism, to give more to the people than we ever could. I've always known you to have been fearful, and I can't blame you if you felt pressured to abandon us, but I will never forgive you for what you did.
You have taught me, almost as much as I taught you. And this is not the only thing that I will be sending to the Organisation of your time spent with us, how you've chosen to ignore what you condemn. You will never truly escape the past.
From Genevieve.
Participants: Agent Aliza Chapmen, Directorate Personnel York
Date: 1895
<Begin Log>
Agent Chapmen: Alright, I've got what you wanted, now a deal is a deal.
[ Agent Chapmen hands over a sack and some small boxes, the contents of which have not been identified. ]
[ DP York begins to inspect the contents, nodding in approval. ]
DP York: Excellent, I commemorate-
[ Agent Chapmen interrupts him. ]
Agent Chapmen: Save it, Fly Rink! A deal is a deal.
[ DP York lets out a small laugh. ]
DP York: Quite the bricky girl aren't you. I'm sure you understand that collecting these was in the Authority's-
Agent Chapmen: You know damn well that I was blackmailed to get these. I had to risk my fucking life to make sure that I got everything, this had better be what you damn well wanted!
DP York: Not one for civil conversation are you? It's sad you didn't inherit any of your father's more noble man-
Agent Chapmen: Don't even mention my father to me, just let the man enjoy his retirement in peace!
DP York: Very well, I promise to use my connections to censor what your father did, even if it means having to protect a scoundrel and a liar.
[ Agent Chapmen slams her fists onto the table. ]
Agent Chapmen: MY FATHER ONLY EVER WANTED TO HELP! HE NEVER PLAYED A DAMN PART IN WHAT THOSE PEOPLE DID! I HOPE YOU BURN IN-
[ DP York coughs into his hand, and straightens his tie. ]
DP York: I'd watch your tone miss, threatening the staff of the Global Directorate is quite the offense. You should just be lucky that your git of a father never gave out anything important about our organisation to that Genevieve.
[ Agent Chapmen growls, before walking off. ]
<End Log>
