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Registered Phenomena Code: 739
Object Class: Alpha-Yellow Gamma-Red
Hazard Types: 
Aggression Hazard 
Organic Hazard 
Regenerative Hazard 
Transmutation Hazard 
Bio-Hazard 
Radioactive Hazard
Revised Containment Protocols: Following Operation Strikethrough, RPC-739 is to be contained in OL-Site-739 in the northern province of Nunavut, Canada. OL-Site-739 is be to affixed with a permanent research facility, and is to be secured by a massive overhead dome. Temperatures within the premises of the facility are to be permanently adjusted around -15°C to -24°C degrees. Personnel within the premises of OL-Site-739 are to be equipped with a cold-resistant Level B hazardous material (HAZMAT), and are not to approach RPC-739's radiological perimeter.
In the event of a containment breach, and the activation of Protocol White-Wash, tactical response teams are to be diverted to current containment operations towards RPC-739. Onsite security are to be equipped with a modified M2 Flamethrower that releases liquid nitrogen, and are not to use lethal force. 2-6 RAH-66A Comanches equipped with experimental AF4C weaponry are to be deployed in response to a containment breach. After successfully placing RPC-739 back in containment, Authority Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBRN) detachments are to be deployed to cleanup the radioactive isotopes and wastes released by RPC-739.
Containment Protocols: Currently contained at Site-014's Biological & Environmental Wing (B&E), RPC-739 is to be kept in a 2 x 4 x 2 meter reptilian terrarium container with a controlled-temperature around 28°C to 46°C degrees. When entering RPC-739's area, personnel are to wear a Level B hazardous material suit as a precaution. Personnel assigned to the B&E Wing have noted that prolonged visual contact with RPC-739 may be perceived as hostility by RPC-739. In the event that RPC-739 enters into a hostile state, personnel are to immediately vacate the premises, and report the matter to Dr. Mitchell.
'Sand Castle' observing RPC-739 during Operation Strikethrough.
Description: RPC-739 is a reptilian creature that measures 6.1 meters tall, and closely resembles the extinct species of the Phelsuma gigas. RPC-739, in its current form, appears to have four large tusks hanging on the side of the jaw, six reptilian tails with sharp spines, and sharp spiny scales. Samples of these scales are capable of resisting intermediate rounds, though armor piercing and explosives can crack or destroy these scales.
Having been mutated as a result of Site-014's nuclear incident, RPC-739 can increase its size to a maximum height of approx. 180 meters when RPC-739 is inflicted with severe injuries. However, RPC-739 decreases its size when exposed to low-temperatures, estimated to be around -30°C degrees, and will enter a dormant state. In addition, RPC-739 has been observed to be attracted to radioactive isotopes. RPC-739 will attack sources of radiation up to and including nuclear-powered facilities to acquire energy to regenerate and heal its injuries.
Research analysis on residual radioactive material from RPC-739's radiological perimeter revealed that these dust particles contain a radioactive material that can survive in harsh environmental conditions. When subjects are exposed to RPC-739's residual radioactive material, subjects will begin to develop an increase of red blood cells, which will leak leak through the eyes, nose, and mouth. 48 hours after exposure, the subject's central cavity will begin to expand, and subsequently combust. (See Addendum 739.02)
Description: RPC-739 is a small, reptilian creature that closely resembles the extinct species of the Phelsuma gigas. Measuring 47 centimeters in length, RPC-739 has an unidentified organ located to its carotid artery, which has been hypothesized to be the organ responsible for producing acid used for RPC-739's defense mechanism. When threatened, RPC-739 will use its corrosive acid, analyzed to be a mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acid, as a projectile against other organisms.
RPC-739 appears to be a heterotrophic organism that does not seem to consume other organisms, but instead does absorb energy directly from light sources. The scales on RPC-739 have been observed to have a particular pigment-protein known as phycocyanin, which allows RPC-739 to absorb energy from light sources into food. Interestingly, RPC-739, when exposed to high temperatures around 42°C to 52°C, converts those heat sources as a food source to allow heat-resist to be built up around the scales.
Addendum 739.01: Discovery
In 1982, following an incident that resulted in the death of an off-duty Authority Agent in the Island of Grand Comore, the Authority launched an investigation that subsequently led to the discovery of RPC-739. Contained and temporarily held at Site-159, RPC-739 was approved for permanent containment until its transfer to Site-014 following the shutdown of Site-159, in 1990.
In the aftermath of the fail-safe protocols at Site-014, that resulted in the destruction and obliteration of the facility and Authority assets, first responders on-location reported of an unidentified creature at a distant approximately thirteen miles from the blast zone. Tactical response teams allocated a containment team to investigate the unidentified creature. Initial arrival, reported by Captain Noah, resulted in hostile contact and engagement of the creature. The creature was later identified as RPC-739.
Responders on-location lost contact with RPC-739 after an unsuccessful containment attempt. Eight hours after Site-014's destruction, RPC-739's position was eventually detected by a Short Wave Infrared Imagery (SWIR) satellite, operated by MST X-Ray-6 ("Annulifiers"), and battalion forces were subsequently dispatched to its location. Upon arrival, RPC-739 was already in an aggressive stage and began attacking on the ground forces. Colonel Bayford ordered in air support while multiple battalions provided suppressive support and engaged RPC-739.
One hour later, RPC-739 was documented to be approx. 180 meters tall at this point, and several casualties were reported as a result of attacks made by RPC-739. Colonel Bayford was ordered from his superior to call in a full-retreat, but MST X-Ray-6 were to continue monitoring RPC-739's movement.
As a result of the second unsuccessful attempt of containment, and the high casualties from battalion forces, the Global Directorate unanimously authorized Operation Strikethrough, a tactical missile strike through the use of the experimental AF4C missile. On June 14, 0330 hours AM, seven RAH-66A Comanches equipped with the AF4C missiles and ground forces were deployed to RPC-739's location, and engaged RPC-739. Within 40 minutes, RPC-739 was successfully subdued was reportedly to decrease its size and back to its original form. (See Attachment 739.01.1)
Date: June 13, 2019
Team Involved: Alpha Squad, Air Tactical Unit (ATU)
[BEGIN LOG]
Sand Castle: Sand Castle to Alpha one-one.
Alpha 1-1: Go for Alpha one-one.
Sand Castle: Alpha one-one, be advised, ground forces have already engaged and are taking fire by RPC-739. What's your ETA?
Alpha 1-1: Sand Castle, we have eyes on the target. Estimated arrival is twenty seconds.
Alpha 1-6: That's one large anomaly!
Sand Castle: Alpha one-one, you're clear for engagement. Sand Castle, out.
Alpha 1-1: Right boys. We're cleared hot.
Alpha 1-3: Five by five, one-one.
Alpha 1-7: one-one, I've got eyes on one of our IFVs taking a hit from seven-three-nine's tails.
Alpha 1-1: Yeah, I got eyes on it. Alphas five to seven, flank seven-three-nine and engage. Rest of the squad, on me.
(Alpha 1-2 to 1-4 follows Alpha 1-1 as the rest began flanking seven-three-nine. Alpha 1-3 locks onto seven-three-nine and engages)
Alpha 1-3: Got a lock on seven-three-nine, Fox-two.
(Alpha 1-3's AF4C missile detaches and fires away to seven-three-nine's heat signature. The AF4C missile impacts and explodes, releasing subzero temperatures onto seven-three-nine)
Alpha 1-3: I've got a hit, but it's not gonna be easy on taking it down.
Alpha 1-6: I've got a lock, firing. Fox-two—
(Before Alpha 1-6 could fire and releases their AF4C missile, one of RPC-739's tail grabs onto the Alpha 1-6's helicopter tail)
Alpha 1-6: Ah shit, it's on me!
Alpha 1-5: Standby one-six. I'm coming in.
(Alpha 1-5 then collides with RPC-739's other tail, and immediately crashes onto the ground)
Alpha 1-4: One-five is down, repeat one-five is down. Fox-two.
(1-4's AF4C missile releases and hits RPC-739's chest, impacting and exploding)
Alpha 1-6: (Static) one-one, I'm loosing con—
(1-6's communication cuts off as RPC-739 smashes 1-6's helicopter onto a battalion tank, exploding on impact)
Alpha 1-2: We've lost one-six!
Alpha 1-3: Target locked. Fox-two.
(Alpha 1-3's missile releases and impacts seven-three-nine's neck, causing seven-three-nine to be pacified from the freezing temperatures being developed from the missile impacts)
Alpha 1-5: Target is down, that was rough.
Alpha 1-1: Shit. You got it. Sand Castle, be advised, target appears to be subdued. Requesting further orders, over.
Sand Castle: 1-1, you are ordered to remain and provide support for the ground forces. Command has ordered an additional air support to assist you. Sand Castle out.
[END LOG]
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Addendum 739.02: Site-002, Incident ██/██/██
Forty-eight hours after Operation Strikethrough, personnel involved in the operation, mainly armed security personnel, were reported ill and transferred to Site-002's Medical Wing. An hour later, four personnel reported to the Medical Wing later combusted and subsequently expired. Site-002 immediately went under quarantine protocols as a result.
The following is a series of footage and logs during the incident of Site-002.
Date: June 16, 2019
Location: Site-002 Cafeteria Wing, Mess Hall Area
[BEGIN LOG]
Researcher Waller: Hey, Jim. How are you doing.
Cpl. Marco: (Coughs) I'm .. I'm doing okay. Just the colds getting to me.
Researcher Waller: Sheesh. You don't look so good. Have you visited the medical wing yet?
Cpl. Marco: No, I haven't. I'm fine. I just need to get some more rest, that's all.
Researcher Waller: When did you even get this cold?
Cpl. Marco: A few days ago.
Researcher Waller: I'm worried, I think you really should see someone—
(Researcher Waller pauses as he notices blood leaking at Corporal Marco's right eye)
Researcher Waller: Ji .. Jim. You're bleeding.
(Corporal Marco glances at Researcher Waller, and begins to vomit blood. Researcher Waller and a few personnel around him tried to back up as they call for an emergency medical team to the Cafeteria. Within a meter of Corporal Marco, a security guard too begins to vomit blood, seizing on the floor)
Security Guard: (Radios) Command! We've got two personnel getting sick, and vomiting out blood. We may have a potential outbreak here!}
[END LOG]
…
Date: June 20, 2019
Location: Site-002 Medical Wing, Biohazard Containment Area
[BEGIN LOG]
(Dr. Victor moves aside as bio-team hauls a deceased security guard with an open cavity to the incinerator)
Dr. Victor: Shit ..
Lt. Ryan: Doctor. We've counted up to a total of [REDACTED] personnel.
Dr. Victor: And the infected?
Lt. Ryan: We're still counting. We can't seem to detect the disease— or whatever is causing this.
Dr. Victor: Right. The facility is under quarantine as per orders from the chain of command. How long does the infection last until they combust?
Lt. Ryan: Hard to say sir. The disease appears to—
(Agent Kimbell in their HAZMAT suit drags a vomiting and bleeding researcher into the Medical Wing as they screamed in pain)
Agent Kimbell: We've got an infected!
(Two security guards approach and drag the researcher into Contamination Room-C while two additional guards point their weapons at the researcher)
Researcher Carlos: (Grunts in pain) Someone fucking help me!
(The two security guards place Researcher Carlos in Containment Room-C. As they entered, Researcher Carlos continued to scream until their central cavity expand and combusted, blood splattering on the windows of the containment room and the two security guards)
Lt. Ryan: (Glares at the blood on the glass walls) Holy fuck.
Dr. Victor: I need you to get Dr. Page on the line. I need her to assist on my research on this shit.
[END LOG]
…
Addendum 739.03: Post Incident Interview
The Site-002 containment incident lasted for four days until Site Management determined the incident was contained. Administrative Director, Dr. Amanda Page, scheduled an interview with Assistant Site Director Dr. Daniel Morris in the events that lead up to the incident.
The following is an interview with Dr. Morris and Dr. Amanda Page.
…
Interviewer: Dr. Amanda Page, Administrative Director
Interviewer: Dr. Daniel Morris, Assistant Site Director
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Morris: Dr. Morris, it's good to see you.
Dr. Page: Likewise. Now, let's get to the point.
Dr. Morris: Alright.
Dr. Page: From your internal investigations, what did you uncover?
Dr. Morris: Well, we've determined that the cause of the outbreak was a radioactive substance that we failed to detect on the security crew that came back from Operation Strikethrough. They've gone through decontamination yes, but, it seems the residual didn't dissipate while they were being decontaminated.
Dr. Page: I see. Was there a possibility that the radioactive substance may be connected with seven-three-nine?
Dr. Morris: There's a distinct possibility that it may have came from seven-three nine. Although, we're not quite sure how these materials react with the human body, biologically. We're currently in the works of studying, and testing out a few samples on test subjects.
Dr. Page: Right. I need to inform the my superiors of this information. Was there anything else you've found?
Dr. Morris: No. We're still progressing our work.
Dr. Page: Right. Thank you doctor.
[END LOG]
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