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Registered Phenomena Code: 852 Containment Rating: Omega Lethality Rating: Purple

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Two RPC-852 instances bearing RPC-852-1 entities.

Containment Protocols: Any instance of RPC-852 that is spotted in its native habitat of Southeast Russia, primarily the Oblasts of Khabarovsk, Priorsky, and Sakhalin, (View the Containment Map for more information) is to be destroyed via a sodium hypochlorite solution, followed by complete fumigation of the surrounding area with the aforementioned solution by Site-115 personnel. Instances contained within Site-115 are to remain in a climate of 18.3º C (65º F), with a humidity of 40-60%. The chamber should contain a layer of soil approximately 5 meters in depth, as well as plants that are to be watered twice daily. The chamber should have an airtight, one-way entrance, and a separate room for personnel to quarantine themselves following exposure.

Any personnel who have interacted with RPC-852 are required to enter the quarantine area and isolate for a period of several hours under observation for symptoms of infection. In the event of a containment breach, personnel are to fumigate contaminated areas with sodium hypochlorite aerosol, and then rinsed with distilled water after 2-4 hours have passed. Access to contaminated areas is restricted to only cleaner teams equipped with sealed and disposable suits.

The buildup of RPC-852-1 instances must be prevented by manual retrieval. Personnel responsible for retrieving RPC-852-1 instances should be equipped with nitrile gloves and corrosion-resistant platinum tongs, and collected RPC-852-1 instances transported to a containment area via a chute in the quarantine chamber. RPC-852-1 instances should be stored in 0º C (-32º F) containment lockers. RPC-852 instances are not to be allowed to grow past the fifth stage of their life cycle and should be destroyed once they mature.

As of 7/30/2021, all jewelry made with pearls originating from the South China Sea is to be confiscated and analyzed for the presence of RPC-852. See Addendum 7.21.21.

ᐅ Containment Map

Containment Map

Map of the region where RPC-852 occupies.

Due to climate change, it is possible that as the temperature heats up and permafrost in Northeastern Russia melts, RPC-852's range will shift north to regions where the climate is more ideal for its growth.

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Four harvested RPC-852-1 entities.

Description: RPC-852 is a species of fibrous, mold-like organisms that were initially discovered in isolated groups in the Khabarovsk Krai province of Eastern Russia, but have since been found to have proliferated throughout the province, and to have spread to other provinces in the region. RPC-852 instances latch onto organic material and will begin secreting a highly corrosive acid that digests the material after 30 minutes of attachment. This acid is chemically analogous to baseline Nitric acids (HNO₃), but increases in strength once RPC-852 reaches the fifth stage of its life cycle. This acid is non-anomalous in nature and is believed to be secreted by complex organelles in the fibrous structure, the means of which remains unknown. RPC-852 instances are not solid, but maintain a stiff form, and will spread out if crushed before returning to their original shape.

RPC-852 is highly resistant to most acidic chemical solutions, however the anomaly is vulnerable to chemicals that are more basic, such as sodium hypochlorite (NaClO)¹, which is effective in small amounts, but can cause collateral damage to the surrounding ecosystem if used too frequently.

When introduced to an ecosystem, RPC-852 will feed on the organic matter, utilizing the aforementioned acid. If no organic matter is present, RPC-852 will enter a dormant phase where production of acid and RPC-852-1 instances are halted until more organic matter is introduced for consumption. RPC-852 instances grow in the direction of which they are feeding, and will degenerate parts of their bodies furthest from the feeding site. This allows them a rudimentary form of movement over long periods of time.

Despite being very resistant to acidic chemicals and physical removal, RPC-852 is very vulnerable to prolonged changes in temperature and will enter its dormant phase in unfavorable conditions. The temperature and humidity range that RPC-852 will grow in has been observed to be 4-21º C (40-70º F), with at least 40% humidity. The environment of East Russia, with its coolness and moisture, is almost perfectly suited for the growth of RPC-852 instances in the period between April and October. RPC-852 will enter dormancy during the winter months due to dropping temperatures. RPC-852 is unable to grow in aquatic environments, and when submerged in fluid, RPC-852 instances will enter dormancy until all fluids are removed, and the instance has dried.

ᐅ RPC-852 Infection and Treatment

Infection and Treatment

RPC-852 spreading outside its containment chamber following a minor breach on 8/19/2022.

Microscopic fibers from RPC-852 are capable of latching onto human skin and can begin growing and cause an infection. This infection, although easily treatable in early stages, is also easily spread, and often misdiagnosed. After RPC-852 clings to the skin for several hours, the infection manifests as a rash, intensifying in severity over several hours. Within a day, infected skin regions can become burned, and a thin layer of white fibers will become visible. The constant scratching of burned areas can cause secondary skin infections, exacerbating the infection. RPC-852 infections should be treated as soon as possible, as the more severe an infection gets, the more difficult it becomes to remove, as any agitation using chemically basic solutions will cause it to secrete more acid onto the skin.

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Skin infected by RPC-852.

Any individual found to be infected by RPC-852 is to enter a 3-week quarantine period, during which they are required to bathe three times daily using a special chemical solution that contains very small amounts of sodium hypochlorite. Sodium hypochlorite causes chemical burns when applied in large amounts, so it is necessary that not too much is used. Anybody who the infected individual had physical contact with is placed into a lesser quarantine, and any item that the primary infected individual touched is analyzed for the presence of RPC-852 fibers. All handled objects are cleaned with sodium hypochlorite, if possible. Should handled items be documents of importance, they are to be photocopied in a sterile area, before being incinerated.

Should any on-site personnel within Site-115 present signs of a rash without having had contact with RPC-852, they are required to enter a lesser quarantine period, during which they are monitored for 3 days, and if the rash persists, they are to be moved into full quarantine.

RPC-852 presents an extreme threat to the entirety of Earth's biosphere. Instances are easily able to adapt to different environments, do not require the presence of sunlight to grow, and can subsist in areas with only minuscule amounts of organic material, such as mold and bacteria colonies. The fibrous mycelium that RPC-852 is composed of is easily detached upon contact, and is also capable of being carried away by strong winds in a manner similar to Taraxacum officinale².

RPC-852 instances growing in a rocky field.

RPC-852-1 instances are marble-sized spheres created by RPC-852 after a period of 3-4 weeks once they reach stage 3 of their life cycle (see below), but are able to mature once they reach stage 4. RPC-852-1 instances begin growth in a translucent, gelatinous state, and are full of a clear fluid composed of dissolved organic matter and acid. Over time these objects become more opaque, and once matured develop a rigid lattice that allows for an incredibly dense, yet brittle structure.

RPC-852-1 instances pre-maturity.

A single RPC-852-1 instance weighs in at approximately 70 grams and can withstand up to 250 gigapascals of pressure before shattering. The means by which RPC-852 produces RPC-852-1 are entirely unknown, as instances of RPC-852 will release large amounts of acid as a defense mechanism, thus making dissection incredibly difficult. The composition of RPC-852-1 is believed to be mostly carbon, due to the large amount of organic material that RPC-852 consumes. Proper analysis using techniques such as spectroscopy³ are unreliable to the complex lattice structure that RPC-852-1 instances are composed. Due to their extreme density, RPC-852-1 instances gradually recede down into the soil, presumably depositing at the bedrock layer.

ᐅ RPC-852 Life Cycle

Life Cycle

RPC-852's life cycle can be broken down into six stages. RPC-852 begins producing corrosive acid during its second stage and onward, and begins bearing RPC-852-1 instances during its third stage and onward. For information on the sixth stage of RPC-852, see Addendum OL Site-852.

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First stage of RPC-852

RPC-852 is spawned from instances of RPC-852-1. See Addendum 5.17.17.

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Second stage of RPC-852

After an incubation period of unknown duration, and permitting proper temperature and humidity, this stage emerges from the ground slowly, feeding on organic matter in the soil and low to the ground. RPC-852 will attempt to root itself onto large, nutrient-rich plants, such as trees, but has also been observed consuming other sources of organic material, such as decomposing animal or plant matter, bones, and even other RPC-852 instances.

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Third stage of RPC-852

After remaining in its second stage for 2-3 weeks, RPC-852 advances into its third stage. RPC-852-1 instances begin being produced during the third stage, but will not complete their development until stage four.

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Fourth stage of RPC-852

After 3-4 weeks have passed in the third stage, RPC-852 will grow into its fourth stage, during which instances of RPC-852-1 will complete their development, and detach themselves from RPC-852. RPC-852 will begin to grow rapidly in this stage, and will quickly transition into its fifth stage.

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Fifth stage of RPC-852

When only 2 weeks have passed in the fourth stage, RPC-852 will evolve into its fifth stage, during which it is capable of bearing more than one instance of RPC-852. During this stage, the acid that RPC-852 produces increases in strength, and is able to more rapidly dissolve organic and inorganic material.

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Addendum 5.17.17: After the initial discovery of RPC-852 on 5/17/2017 within the Khabarovsk Krai, more instances were discovered over the course of the summer, forming a prominent boundary around the area of initial appearance.

The prevailing theory behind the appearance of RPC-852 is that RPC-852-1 instances are abundant deep within the topsoil of Eastern Russia, and were able to begin sprouting RPC-852 which then spread to the surface due to ideal climate conditions. This would explain how RPC-852 keeps returning in areas where it has been wiped out, and how RPC-852 is appearing in surrounding regions so suddenly. This has raised concerns that instances of RPC-852-1 could be located deep in topsoil in other regions of Earth, and that as climate conditions gradually change, it could provide opportunities for dormant instances of RPC-852-1 to sprout, and proliferate in new areas.

ᐅ OL Site-852

OL Site-852

Sixth stage of RPC-852, observed in the basement of OL Site-852

OL Site-852 was once an abandoned estate that has since been consumed by a large, congruous instance of RPC-852. It was discovered on 5/21/2023 by a fumigation team being transported to an area of reported infection, and a ground research team was dispatched from Site-115 to investigate.

OL Site-852 is monitored by a permanent outpost that cycles personnel every four months. This team is responsible for keeping RPC-852 growth outside the manor at acceptable levels, and is also responsible for ensuring the integrity of the estate's various structures to prevent any major deterioration. Material and personnel are supplied to this outpost by Site-115.

Within the lower levels of the site, an instance of RPC-852 was discovered that differs greatly from other observed instances. This instance is far more massive than any others encountered, and is capable of secreting a second variety of acid in an aerosolized form, which gradually corrodes any matter around it, and irritates the eyes, mouth, and throat, nasal passages, respiratory system, and exposed skin. Researchers believe that this instance may be an example of a theoretical sixth stage of development of the RPC-852 life cycle.

This instance is incredibly resilient, and shows resistance by chemicals that would normally prove effective against lesser RPC-852 instances, as well as to fire. RPC-852-1 instances originating from this large instance of RPC-852 are the size of small gourds and weigh in at almost 90kg.

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Jewelry from Manila which was made with an RPC-852-1 entity.

Addendum 7.21.21: A concerning development surrounding RPC-852 surfaced when instances were discovered near the banks of the Amur River on 7/21/2021. Subsequently, RPC-852-1 instances were discovered in the river and alarmingly, at the bottom of the Sea of Japan. From there, researchers were able to follow instances of RPC-852-1 carried by ocean currents to the South China Sea, a primary region for sourcing pearls used in jewelry.

Following this development, 30 jewelry samples from local sellers in Manila were purchased by the Authority. It was found that 24 out of 30 of these jewelry samples were made with RPC-852-1 instances. From this, it can be assumed that for as long as RPC-852 has been present near the Amur River and its tributaries, estimated 2-3 years, instances of RPC-852-1 have been present in the South China Sea and circulating around the world as faux pearl jewelry.

If the prevailing theory on the nature of RPC-852 is true, the worldwide spread of RPC-852-1 could result in ecological calamity, and multiple operations are underway to recover jewelry that contains instances of RPC-852-1. The spread of RPC-852-1 instances along the ocean floor is carefully monitored in case of an outbreak.

ᐅ ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CONTAMINATED JEWELRY

8/03/2021

It has come to the attention of the Global Directors that instances of an anomaly known as RPC-852-1 have been spreading around the world through their incidental use in the manufacture of pearl jewelry. Following this announcement, all Authority personnel in possession of pearl jewelry manufactured after 6/01/2018 are directed to turn the jewelry in to personnel with Level 4 clearance or higher. This jewelry will be analyzed and confiscated if they contain instances of RPC-852-1. Any non-anomalous jewelry will be returned as soon as possible. Non-compliance is grounds for suspension.

Footnotes

1. A disinfecting solution, commonly known as bleach.

2. A genus of plants known as Dandelions

3. A complex method for identifying elements using their corresponding colors of light on the electromagnetic spectrum.

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