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[[>]] [[module Rate]] [[/>]] [[include :scp-wiki:component:classified-decoration |lv=2 |item=5609 |oc=Keter |lang=EN ]] ----- [[include component:image-block | name=memsat.jpg | caption=A component of the satellite array surrounding SCP-5609 ]] **Special Containment Procedures:** An array of Foundation-owned satellites surround SCP-5609 at all times, and are programmed to constantly project a selectively antimemetic field around the object to prevent its viewing by civilians. Unmanned research probe SCPS //Spearhead// has been landed on SCP-5609, and is currently being used to collect its tissue samples and take vital readings. Any changes in the orbital pattern of SCP-5609 are to be monitored, and circumvented via movement of the satellite array. **Description:** SCP-5609 is a massive (230 km in diameter), bioluminescent, spherical organism, currently in orbit 30,000 km above the earth's surface. SCP-5609 constantly emits yellow light, and upon cursory observation resembles a small moon. Close-up inspection of SCP-5609 has shown it to possess features similar to those of some beetle larvae, such as a small, discolored head with two compound eyes and two short mandibles; two visible legs protruding from underneath its head; and soft, segmented skin. **Addendum: Recovered Data** The following is a list of data pertaining to SCP-5609, collected by SCPS //Spearhead.// * SCP-5609 moves periodically; however, such motion consists of not much more than momentary twitching of its legs and mandibles. * SCP-5609 lacks the ability to steer and propel its body through space. Its orbit is entirely passive. * The metabolism of SCP-5609 is hypothesized to be up to 3,000 times slower than that of any terrestrial insect. * The presence of spiracles[[footnote]]Breathing organs found on terrestrial insects[[/footnote]] on the body of SCP-5609 indicate that it is not biologically suited for survival in a vacuum. * A section of skin on the back of SCP-5609 protrudes from the organism, as if being pulled. **Addendum: Incident Log** On March 22, 2021, SCP-5609 disappeared, along with SCPS //Spearhead//. The anomaly was reclassified as Neutralized after an extensive search of the area of outer space surrounding Earth found no trace of it. One month later, SCPS //Spearhead// re-appeared in high Earth orbit and immediately fell through the atmosphere. Despite sustaining heavy damage upon crash-landing, the following audio log remained intact. [[div class="blockquote"]] //(Heavy static is audible, but dissipates after 7 seconds. Upon its dissipation, two voices are heard.)// **Unknown-1:** Hoooooo-eeee! Now //this// one's bound to be a doozy. **Unknown-2:** Can't believe they bit. Oh, we'll sure be eatin' well tonight! //(After a few moments, the voices become louder. The recording distorts slightly as a result.)// **Unknown-2:** Hey, Willie? Uh... you gotta see this. **Unknown-1:** What the- awwwww, c'mon, not this //again.// **Unknown-2:** What is it? **Unknown-1:** Oh, just another one of those shiny bugs. Toss it back in. **Unknown-2:** Could I keep it? It looks pretty cool. **Unknown-1:** //(Audibly sighs)// You can't //eat// cool, Amos. **Unknown-2:** All right, all right, //fine.// //(The sound of rushing air is heard, followed by a loud splash. The voices begin to fade.)// **Unknown-1:** ...gotta cast out by the moon next time. I heard tell the folks there're a bunch more gullible. //(Static becomes audible. The recording ends.)// [[/div]] The area surrounding the moon is currently being monitored for signs of SCP-5609 re-emergence. [[footnoteblock]] [[div class="footer-wikiwalk-nav"]] [[=]] << [[[SCP-5608]]] | SCP-5609 | [[[SCP-5610]]] >> [[/=]] [[/div]]