Outbreak-658 (SCP Survival)

-[Botflies will avoid any locations with no proper technology for reproduction, making forests, plains, clearings, lone empty structures, and currently running civilizations entirely safe.]

-[The botflies are only hostile or aggressive if something gets in the way of it's reproductive ritual.] -[The botflies cannot claim biological forms as hosts, nor can hosts have natural flesh, only technology and complex artificial mechanisms can become hosts.] -[Botflies have no real interest in humans, ignoring them as long as the human doesn't disrupt the botfly's reproduction.] -[Botflies are primarily wanderers and are usually passive. They'll only be aggressive when a human is near the machine that it wants to engage in reproduction with, or if the human is actively stopping it from reproduction.] -[The movement of Botflies varies in speed according to the form taken by the host.] -[Any botflies found have already been evolved and adapted to their environment.] -[The nature of botflies make the creatures not threatening at all as long as their nature is respected.] -[Due to their reproductive nature and specific requirements, botflies avoid settlements because of the lack of technology that is advanced enough, so they have no reason to traverse to tech-less settlements.] -[The Elders, largest of the botflies share similar behavior with their smaller relatives, being passive just as long as there's no significant interference. Elders despite being more potentially dangerous, are more passive than common botflies since humans are almost no threat to them at all.] -[Botflies never challenge or hunt humans, only focusing on their reproductive nature. Even instances resembling aggressive creatures take no interest in humans.] -[Botflies are only interested in complex, man-made technology, making hand tools, simple weapons, solid metal accessories, and anything non-mechanical and non-electronic completely safe.]

-[Any human that isn't a part of the "SCP Foundation" will refer to the 658 instances as their field name: "Botflies".] -[Any human that isn't a part of the "SCP Foundation" refers to them as "The Foundation".] -[Any human that isn't a part of the "SCP Foundation" do not understand the designations of the anomalies as SCPs, just labeling or calling them "creatures" or "monsters".]

Standing within the woods between Drywell Junction and Lantern's End is an abandoned two-story cabin with very little supplies. It is unknown how {{user}} has woken up here, but the lack of technology and valuable materials makes this an effective safe zone. -[System Note]: {{user}} wakes up in The Cabin, south of Blackwater City and in-between Drywell Junction and Lantern's End.

Located not to far south of Drywell Junction, an old stone quarry has been shut down long before the outbreak and has been converted into a small settlement due to its technology converted to botflies and abandoned entirely. -[The Bowl]: Once the original quarry pit, has been converted into the main residential complex of Stonewake with lines of crude homes built with each layer connected by countless rope ladders. Standing in the center is a large fire pit visible to all the residents. -[The Cut Tunnels]: A series of tunnels carved within the stone towards the bottom of the bowl, serving as a vault and workshop of Stonewake. -[Stonewake Gate]: Standing tall at the entrance of Stonewake functions as the guarded entrance of the town. Many wooden towers have been erect to guard the entrance, in place of the cranes that have been transformed into botflies.

Located southeast of the region, it is a collection of small, crudely built houses often taken by refugees from the south due to the sheer amount of botflies up north and down south. -[The Lantern Field]: The main area of Lantern's End, is the mess of various homes, illuminated by hundreds of various lanterns for a variety of reasons, primarily to be able to see botflies and caravans since the light is considerably better than darkness since the outbreak. -[The Aid Row]: Within the inner camp is a series of small, reinforced structures to function as clinics, often using herbal medicine and whatever cheap supplies that could be traded.

Located south of Blackwater City, it is the central meet of all trade caravans amongst the larger settlements, transporting goods and supplies. -[The Caravan Ring]: Surrounding this small location is of course a ring of various wagons from many merchants and transporters. This also marks as a rest stop for many caravans considering the lack of botflies in this area.

Located east of the region and stands between Port Meridian and Ashen Cross, it is a highly dangerous town that should never be crossed. Living within Morrow's Rest is not botflies, but an individual told of in stories, The Plague Doctor, or more formally named: SCP-049 according to the SCP Foundation. Living alongside the doctor are his followers, SCP-049-2. -[Main Street]: A common road in Morrow's Rest filled with rows of two-story storefronts along the sides. -[Residential Quarter]: Formerly modest homes once owned by who are now the instances of SCP-049-2. Every home is unnaturally clean and in order. -[The Clinic]: Built within the heart of Morrow's Rest, it is the workspace of The Plague Doctor, filled with all kinds of medical equipment for the studying of "The Pestilence".

The natural barrier between the Iron Maw Citadel and Greenhold Expanse, Silent woods is an incredibly dense and old forest highly advised to be avoided according to the SCP Foundation. This forest is known for it's folklore amongst the Iron Maw and they Agricultural Society. This forest has been identified to be the territory of the recently escaped SCP-096, more commonly known as "The Shy Guy". While the creature lives in this are, it is a prime zone for executions and private conversations for deals with The Iron Maw.

Once a suburban neighborhood just north of Greenhold Expanse, is now entirely abandoned since the outbreak. This location was once connected to Greenhold Expanse by a bridge across the local river. However, the bridge was intentionally destroyed not because of the Botflies, but because of a rumored creature that lurks north of Redleaf in the Silent Woods. Locals call this creature: "The Shy Guy". This dead zone is much less populated by botflies, but much more feared. -[Southbank Residences]: A series of old homes that were once thriving, a potential trove of household supplies, clothing, and medications. -[Northbank Estates]: A higher economy region of the suburb, filled with larger, taller houses that overlook the river much more clearly than the Southbank Residences. However, this region is much closer to the Silent Woods.

Located in the far north of the region, Milepost 47 was once a major long-haul stop before the highways fell, now it serves merely as a botfly nest. The road is now littered with the corpses of what were once pickup trucks and semis. The truck stop consists of a gas station, an old diner, and a motel for travelers on the road... all taken over and left to rot. However where nests sprawl is where many smaller botflies can be found, and should they be dealt with, it's a lot of good salvage.

Located central in the region, Blackwater City was once a thriving megacity before the outbreak. Now it contains botflies as the main population, with the few humans left being Iron Maw hunters. -[Residential Complexes]: Consists of; -Mariner's Way: a former high-rise. -Elmward Heights: old suburban block of apartment towers. -Ashborne Flats: an industrial residential block. -Harrison's End: Last residential complex before industrial zones. -Willowmar Court: Courtyard style residential buildings. -Pinehaven Terrace: A complex of multi-story row housing. -[Businesses Districts/Plazas]: Consists of: -[Marketford Street]: Main office row, now empty, occasional botfly swarms. -[Kingston Avenue]: Formerly banks, law offices, small tech firms. -[Fleetbrook Plaza]: Office park with low-rise towers. -[Caldwell Passage]: Narrow alleyway of boutique businesses -[Northgate Row]: Former restaurants and cafes -[Ironfield Block]: Former warehouses converted for commerce. -[Market Districts]: Include: -[Portview Square]: Outdoor trading plazas, now silent. -[Merchant’s Crossing]: Formerly bustling stalls. -[Dockside Promenade]: Long promenade along the old shipping lane. -[Grand Exchange Row]: Main commercial street. -[Latham Marketway]: Central open-air market, partially ruined roofs.

A town southeast of the region, built on an escalating road after the outbreak by those who stand in The Rusted Brotherhood, a cult that worships the Botflies and sees the elders as gods. -[The Approach Road]: Serving as the guiding road entering the town, lined with rusted warning signs, bells strung to posts, and various burns on the very ground. -[The Ashen Gate]: Standing tall at the entrance of Ashen Cross, reinforced with scrap crossed and engraved with scratched-in prayers... Illuminated by ever-fueled braziers and guarded by masked sentinels of the brotherhood. -[Lower Town]: Serving as the common community of Ashen Cross, with most structures being crudely built. The most common professions being blacksmiths, tanners, and candle makers. -[Purification Site]: Located in an open stone plaza in front of the church stands a great central pyre surrounded by many metal cages. This serves as the sacred ritual site as well as a place of punishment, absolution, and reinforcement of belief. -[Church Of The Rusted Cross]: A towering, asymmetrical structure of wood, stone, and forged iron. Throughout the church are many more bells forged from scraps. Windows of the church are made from stained glass depicting images of fire and the Botflies. Underneath the church is a network of catacombs serving as a sacred emergency shelter. -[Upper Enclosure]: A smaller residential region behind the church, much cleaner and with larger homes, serves as the homes of the clergymen.

A near coastal region of the Southwest of the region, it holds great value and is neutral with all settlements except the Iron Maw Citadel. Home of The Agricultural Society. -[The Outer Fields]: Covering the most ground of Greenhold Expanse and stands between Redleaf, is the primary center of food production, prioritizing in growing grain, legumes, and root crops. -[The Irrigation Grid]: A network of canals, manual pumps, water wheels, and sluice gates... it is the source of all the water in the town, primarily used for watering crops with enough for the people as well. -[The Silo Ring]: A series of old grain silos around the settlement, most of those in the perimeter are converted into watchtowers while inner silos are repurposed into food storage. -[The Commons]: Serving as the residential area of Greenhold Expanse... it is composed of communal housing, kitchens, and clinics. Also serving as a loading zone for caravans, primarily delivering to Port Meridian for the New World Trade. -[The Seed Vault]: The Seed Vault is the reserves for all of Greenhold Expanse, where all the backup seeds are kept as well as rare artifacts that the town uses.

Located on the Northeast side of the map, it is the largest settlement and coastal town, home of the New World Trade. All that is built in this region is made from materials unable to be impregnated by The Botflies. -[The Outer Anchorage]: The main dock of Port Meridian, now mainly used to source the sea for fishing and underwater salvage. Very rarely are sailors from across the sea arrive due to fear of elders and The Eel... -[The Breakwater Walk]: Built on top of rubble, it is the main road of Port Meridian, dividing the town in half. Guard posts line the road every 50 meters and has controlled access. -[Meridian Market]: Built on the left, business half of the Breakwater Walk and as the heart of the town... It is the center of trade and information exchange in the region. Multi-level market stalls, covered by tarps and scrap rooftops. -[The Salt Quarters]: Located on the right, residential side of the Breakwater Walk and serves as the housing and barracks for the people. The housing is divided into various classes, with most housing being made of old shipping containers. -[The Signal Tower]: Built out of a ruined skyscraper, it is used as the center of communication across all settlements, using signals like flags and fires instead of technology.

Located further most Northwest, the citadel is the grand fortress of The Iron Maw raider gang. -[Scrap Moat (Outer Perimeter)]: A line of defense outside the citadel, car frames stacked as walls, spike traps & deadfall cages, intentionally left corpses as warning signs. -[Iron Maw Gate (Entrance Arena)]: A great gate built from metal and concrete, it is used for entry, executions, twisted amusement, and is the site of the first step of initiation. -[The Rattleways (Internal streets)]: Built like a fortress and lined with steel, it is the tunnel system and street network of the citadel. Filtered by primitive ventilation and lit up with old lanterns and torches. Multiple floors supported by catwalks and individual rooms carved into the walls. -[The Grinder Yards]: The heart of the Iron Maw power and the birthplace of their many weapons, all made from scrapped botflies and the bones of their enemies, all the metal forged within their own furnaces. -[The War Pens (Living Quarters)]: The living quarters of the Iron Maw are built of old storage containers or hanging platforms from the ceiling. Privacy is minimum and prisoners as well as slaves are also kept. -[The Blood Market]: Serving as a chaotic Bazaar, The Blood Market is the center of Iron Maw and Black Market trade for "mutual friends" and smaller raider gangs, often selling weapons, drugs, slaves, and plundered loot. -[The High Furnace (Throne Room)]: An opening shrouded in smoke and ash, housing the alpha of The Iron Maw as well as the throne. Often used as a center of command and judgement.

Description: SCP-3000 is a massive, aquatic, serpentine entity strongly resembling a giant moray eel. The full length of SCP-3000 is impossible to determine, but is hypothesized to be between 600 and 900 kilometers. The head of SCP-3000 measures roughly 2.5m in diameter, and sections of the body proper are as large as 10m in diameter.

SCP-3000 is typically a sedentary creature, only moving its head in response to certain stimuli or during feeding. The majority of its body rarely moves at all.

SCP-3000 is carnivorous, and despite its sedentary nature is capable of moving quickly to dispatch prey. Despite its size, it is hypothesized that SCP-3000 does not require sustenance to maintain its biological functions. While SCP-3000 excretes a thin layer of a viscous, dark grey substance classified as Y-909 through its skin as it consumes prey, the end result of its digestive processes is currently unknown.

SCP-3000 is a Class VIII cognitohazardous entity; direct observation of SCP-3000 may cause severe mental alterations in viewers. Individuals who directly observe SCP-3000, as well as any individuals within an uncertain distance of SCP-3000, experience inexplicable head pain, paranoia, general fear and panic, and memory loss or alteration. The most common victims of these cognitive effects are mostly aquatic trade caravans, marines, or sailors.

Description: SCP-682 is a large, vaguely reptile-like creature of unknown origin. It appears to be extremely intelligent. SCP-682 appears to have a hatred of all life, which has been expressed in multiple encounters.

SCP-682 has always been observed to have extremely high strength, speed, and reflexes, though exact levels vary with its form. SCP-682's physical body grows and changes very quickly, growing or decreasing in size as it consumes or sheds material. SCP-682 gains energy from anything it ingests, organic or inorganic. Digestion seems to be aided by a set of filtering gills inside of SCP-682's nostrils, which are able to remove usable matter from any liquid solution, enabling it to constantly regenerate. SCP-682's regenerative capabilities and resilience are staggering, and SCP-682 has been seen moving and speaking with its body 87% destroyed or rotted.

Description: Origin is as of yet unknown. It is constructed from concrete and rebar with traces of Krylon brand spray paint. SCP-173 is animate and extremely hostile. The object cannot move while within a direct line of sight. Line of sight must not be broken at any time with SCP-173. Individuals that happen to make visual contact are instructed to alert one another before blinking. Object is reported to attack by snapping the neck at the base of the skull, or by strangulation.

Studies report sounds of scraping stone originating from contacted surfaces when no one is present to view the object. This is considered normal.

The reddish brown substance it seems to leave on floors is a combination of feces and blood. Origin of these materials is unknown.

Description: SCP-106 appears to be an elderly humanoid, with a general appearance of advanced decomposition. This appearance may vary, but the “rotting” quality is observed in all forms. SCP-106 is not exceptionally agile, and will remain motionless for days at a time, waiting for prey. SCP-106 is also capable of scaling any vertical surface and can remain suspended upside down indefinitely. When attacking, SCP-106 will attempt to incapacitate prey by damaging major organs, muscle groups, or tendons, then pull disabled prey into its pocket dimension. SCP-106 appears to prefer human prey items in the 10-25 years of age bracket.

SCP-106 causes a “corrosion” effect in all solid matter it touches, engaging a physical breakdown in materials several seconds after contact. This is observed as rusting, rotting, and cracking of materials, and the creation of a black, mucus-like substance similar to the material coating SCP-106. This effect is particularly detrimental to living tissues, and is assumed to be a “pre-digestion” action. Corrosion continues for six hours after contact, after which the effect appears to “burn out”.

SCP-106 is capable of passing through solid matter, leaving behind a large patch of its corrosive mucus. SCP-106 is able to “vanish” inside solid matter, entering what is assumed to be a form of “pocket dimension”. SCP-106 is then able to exit this dimension from any point connected to the initial entry point (examples: “entering” the inner wall of a room, and “exiting” the outer wall. Entering a wall, and exiting from the ceiling). It is unknown if this is the point of origin for SCP-106, or a simple “lair” created by SCP-106.

Limited observation of this “pocket dimension” has shown it to be comprised mostly of halls and rooms, with [DATA EXPUNGED] entry. This activity can continue for days, with some subjected individuals being released for the express purpose of hunting, recapture, [DATA EXPUNGED].

Description: SCP-096 is a humanoid creature measuring approximately 2.38 meters in height. Subject shows very little muscle mass, with preliminary analysis of body mass suggesting mild malnutrition. Arms are grossly out of proportion with the rest of the subject's body, with an approximate length of 1.5 meters each. Skin is mostly devoid of pigmentation, with no sign of any body hair.

SCP-096's jaw can open to four times the norm of an average human. Other facial features remain similar to an average human, with the exception of the eyes, which are also devoid of pigmentation. It is not yet known whether SCP-096 is blind or not. It shows no signs of any higher brain functions, and is not considered to be sapient.

SCP-096 is normally extremely docile. However, when someone views SCP-096's face, whether it be directly, via video recording, or even a photograph, it will enter a stage of considerable emotional distress. SCP-096 will cover its face with its hands and begin screaming, crying, and babbling incoherently. Approximately one to two minutes after the first viewing, SCP-096 will begin running to the person who viewed its face (who will from this point on be referred to as SCP-096-1).

Documented speeds have varied from thirty-five (35) km/h to ███ km/h, and seems to depend on distance from SCP-096-1. At this point, no known material or method can impede SCP-096's progress. The actual position of SCP-096-1 does not seem to affect SCP-096's response; it seems to have an innate sense of SCP-096-1's location. Note: This reaction does not occur when viewing artistic depictions.

Upon arriving at SCP-096-1's location, SCP-096 will proceed to kill and [DATA EXPUNGED] SCP-096-1. 100% of cases have left no traces of SCP-096-1. SCP-096 will then sit down for several minutes before regaining its composure and becoming docile once again. It will then attempt to make its way back to its natural habitat, [DATA REDACTED].

SCP-049-2 instances are reanimated corpses that have been operated on by SCP-049. These instances do not seem to retain any of their prior memories or mental functions, having only basic motor skills and response mechanisms. While these instances are generally inactive, moving very little and in a generally ambulatory fashion, they can become extremely aggressive if provoked, or if directed to by SCP-049. SCP-049-2 instances express active biological functions, though these are vastly different from currently understood human physiology. Despite these alterations, SCP-049 often remarks that the subjects have been "cured".

Description: SCP-049 is a humanoid entity, roughly 1.9 meters in height, which bears the appearance of a medieval plague doctor. While SCP-049 appears to be wearing the thick robes and the ceramic mask indicative of that profession, the garments instead seem to have grown out of SCP-049's body over time, and are now nearly indistinguishable from whatever form is beneath them. X-rays indicate that despite this, SCP-049 does have a humanoid skeletal structure beneath its outer layer.

SCP-049 is capable of speech in a variety of languages, though tends to prefer English or medieval French. While SCP-049 is generally cordial and cooperative with Foundation staff, it can become especially irritated or at times outright aggressive if it feels that it is in the presence of what it calls the "Pestilence". Although the exact nature of this Pestilence is currently unknown to Foundation researchers, it does seem to be an issue of immense concern to SCP-049.

SCP-049 will become hostile with individuals it sees as being affected by the Pestilence, often having to be restrained should it encounter such. If left unchecked, SCP-049 will generally attempt to kill any such individual; SCP-049 is capable of causing all biological functions of an organism to cease through direct skin contact. How this occurs is currently unknown, and autopsies of SCP-049's victims have invariably been inconclusive. SCP-049 has expressed frustration or remorse after these killings, indicating that they have done little to kill "The Pestilence", though will usually seek to then perform a crude surgery on the corpse using the implements contained within a black doctor's bag it carries on its person at all times. While these surgeries are not always "successful", they often result in the creation of instances of SCP-049-2.

Description of item:

6’5” tall, 97 lbs (average, varies by 5-10 lbs higher or lower), unknown age, grey-brown skin (may be bruising), eye (?) color milky blue, no hair. Emaciated appearance, bone and muscle structure unlike any recorded species. Legs are long and thin, ending in sharp black points. Three fingers on each hand, also ending in black points. Legs and arms are twice as long as torso. No reproductive organs, anal orifice, ears, nose, or pores anywhere on body. Head is spherical, very large in proportion to body, neck appears too thin to support head. Mouth extends halfway around head, no lips. Twenty-one (21) teeth, spaced randomly around mouth; many appear broken, rotten, or chipped. “Eye” is a large, ball-shaped, milky-blue sphere presumably kept in the head or throat. Appears to “roll” into the mouth when mouth is open. Has no pupil or iris.

Creature appears to be able to create microsingularities, using them both as a form of teleportation and defense. These singularities disappear several seconds after creation, but emit massive amounts of radiation and cause severe damage to the surrounding area. The “eye” appears to control these manifestations, as it has always had the eye exposed when creating a singularity. Omnivorous, it views humans as a food supply. Creature shows signs of extreme fear and sickness in the presence of high heat, humidity, or bright/flashing light. Creature appears unable to teleport through lead, and cannot form singularities when in its “sick” state. When “well”, it is an extremely fast and cunning being, and has killed several recovery agents with both its singularities and claws. Emits occasional shrieking sounds; all attempts to communicate have failed.

During Outbreak 658, the fall of the SCP Foundation has led to the escape of dangerous and illusive anomalies once kept in various containment sites. While their work is evident, civilians have identified them as mythical creatures, possibly lost or vengeful. These anomalies are extremely rare to encounter.

These escaped anomalies include: -[SCP-001: The prototype] -[SCP-049: The Plague Doctor] -[SCP-096: The Shy Guy] -[SCP-106: The Old Man] -[SCP-173: The Living Statue] -[SCP-682: The Hard To Destroy Reptile] -[SCP-3000: The King of Serpents]

After over a century of SCP-658 overtaking the earth, the entire world had been completely reformed. Nature is overrun by countless instances, replacing most life as the elders claim their dominance over everything. All cities are laid to ruin and dense with instances, yet there can still be supplies within the many cities should they not be technological or mechanical. While SCP-658 has invaded the world, human civilization still lives however in much fewer numbers with much more primitive ways. While flora should be dead, the radiation from a series of instances is mutated to adapt to the toxins in the air.

Elders are SCP-658 instances born from very large machinery, requiring years or decades to be born. Of course, there are multiple elders looked at as legendary or even mythical beings. Elders are looked at differently by different factions, viewed as monsters by civilization, as gods by the Rusted Brotherhood, and ultimate trophies by the Iron Maw. -[Leviathan: A large off-shore oil rig & drill adapted to the seas in the form of a great whale.] -[Basilisk: An entire freight train line merged together into a gigantic serpent.] -[Shango: An entire interconnected power plant, one of the most powerful of the elders with it's electrical generation. Standing at a titanic height in a humanoid shape.] -[Vulcan: A transformed nuclear thermal boring machine, one of the largest mining machines ever known. Adapted to the underground, now tunneling through the earth as a monstrous worm.]

-[The SCP Foundation: The original scientific faction to discover the anomaly that is SCP-658. Attempting to continue studying the evolution and develop now technology to fight 658. Countless other anomalies were contained alongside 658 on other sites, some escaping containment during the outbreak and roaming the earth as illusive legends.] -[The New World Trade: A high-class faction serving in the production of hand forged currency and organizing trade routes. The currency is a unique alloy known only to the New World Trade, given a pale golden coloration from an artificial alchemical acid.] -[The Agricultural Society: The most universal among the factions prioritizing in sustainable agriculture, livestock, and clean water with what little fertile soil is left. Their biggest partner is The New World Trade.] -[The Rusted Brotherhood: A cult formed within the first decade of the outbreak. Their religion follows the worship of the elders as gods. They're a mysterious faction that is neutral to civilians as long as they respect their ways, but can be violent should there be any threat to their beliefs.] -[The Iron Maw: The most feared organized raider gang who live by survival of the fittest, led by their warlord and divided into various camps. One great activity they partake in is killing SCP-658 hosts for sport, or releasing them into civilizations to torment and conquer possessed land.]

Item #: SCP-658

Object Name: Botflies

Object Class: Euclid

Description: Each instance of SCP-658 is an autonomous robotic device. Size and weight varies widely; specimens as small as 5 mm, or as large as ███ m, have been observed. Bottom half of each specimen contains four spiderlike, highly flexible legs and a single "eye". Appearance and structure of upper half is different in every SCP-658.

SCP-658 remain active at all times, despite appearing to lack any power source. While behavior varies between instances, when otherwise unoccupied most tend to explore their surroundings; SCP-658 are capable of running at varying speeds, climbing up even flat vertical walls, and swimming.

SCP-658 are capable of reproduction, achieved through "impregnating" other machines. "Machine", in this case, is essentially defined as any complex manmade mechanism. This includes items as disparate as wristwatches, typewriters, personal computers, motor vehicles, and - though rarely - other SCP-658. Impregnation is carried out via a poorly-understood process that requires only momentary physical contact. As a result of the process, an "embryo" will appear inside the machine (hereafter referred to as "host").

The embryo initially appears to be a featureless lump of plastic and metal measuring 1 mm, but develops and grows quickly within its host. As an embryo expands, it connects and incorporates increasingly more of its host's internal mechanisms into its own structure. The embryo partially takes on the task of maintaining the functions of its host, whose users usually fail to notice anything is amiss, and believe that the host machine is working no less effectively than usual; however, visible minor "glitches" and anomalies, as well as external deformation, tend to appear toward the end of the "gestation".

The embryo will also break down some of the host machine's internal components, both for the purpose of constructing its own body, and for weakening the host's structural integrity in preparation for "birth".

At the end of the gestation cycle (which takes a varying amount of time depending on the nature of the host), the embryo, now developed into a mature SCP-658, exits its host by ripping it apart. The new SCP-658 immediately assumes the behavior typical for other SCP-658 instances; in particular, it is immediately capable of reproduction. Size, form and behavior of the new SCP-658 depend on the host machine.

On November 7th, ████, a containment breach has occurred within containment site: ██. Countless instances of SCP-658, have escaped into the wild, many remained unrecovered. Experimentation on recovered instances revealed a newfound intelligence within the anomalies, practicing various new instincts and problem-solving skills, which lead to a great concern within the SCP Foundation.

Overtime, the instances of SCP-658 have begun to reproduce at an alarming rate, impregnating almost every piece of technology they come across, great and small. This new outbreak of instances revealed a new hidden nature within the intelligence of the instances, and something more.

Newly captured instances revealed a terrifying new evolution within the anomaly. A mechanical aquatic toy developed limbs according to it's environment, a miniature drone developing insectoid wings, an older instance of a transformed motorcycle transforming into the figure of an incredibly mobile feline species that attacked an entire village.

Years have past, new instances appearing day by day, outnumbering the foundation. Civilians fighting for survival, returning to simpler and more primitive ways, hunted by the machines they've built. Almost all technology is a new host for SCP-658. Factions have formed, some against the botflies, some occults worshipping the creatures that dominate this world. The foundation itself laid to ruin, only a few organized members left alive...