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Registered Phenomena Code: 530
Object Class: Gamma-Purple Beta-Purple
Hazard Types:
Containment Protocols: RPC-530 samples are to be kept in Site-███, Site-002, or Site-008’s biological cold storage containers. Samples are to be monitored by two security cameras while stored.
RPC-530-A instances are to be contained in similar conditions. Examination of RPC-530-A instances require Level 4/530 clearance. RPC-530-A instances found outside of captivity are to be contained, unless USOC’s OESA requires an instance to be incinerated.
Contained RPC-530-B instances are to be kept within standard humanoid containment chambers. Two ASF personel armed with high caliber rifles are to remain outside RPC-530-B’s containment chamber. In the case of an RPC-530-B containment breach, security personnel are authorized the use of lethal force.
Locations pertaining a high amount of RPC-530 spores are to be completely incinerated.
Description: RPC-530 is a parasitic fungus of the genus Ascomycete fungi. RPC-530 has been observed to only grow on articles of clothing comprised of linen fabric. RPC-530 instances appear as small green buds, measuring up to 20 mm in width. Articles of clothing infected by RPC-530 spores are designated RPC-530-A instances. RPC-530 will grow root-like appendages within the RPC-530-A instance, which connect to other RPC-530 buds. This will create microscopic needle-like structures within the inner layer of the article of clothing.
When a human subject wears an RPC-530-A instance, they will immediately become an RPC-530-B instance. The needle-like structure within the RPC-530-A will pierce the subject’s skin and produce an unidentified mixture of organic chemicals, causing the subject to convulse. The chemical is then theorized to cause multiple blood vessels within the brain to burst, causing expiration of subject.
Following expiration of subject, RPC-530 spores will begin to absorb nutrients from the subject. They will grow in various sizes during this period. The RPC-530 instances will grow in various sizes during this period. After a 15 minute period, RPC-530 spores will proceed to insert their root-like appendages throughout the body via external orifices and begin to repair the damage caused within the brain. The fungus will then begin to reanimate the RPC-530-B instance by restoring functions to certain areas of the brain. RPC-530 will begin to rapidly mutate RPC-530-B’s body, causing the body to grow 0.5 - 1 m in height. The RPC-530-B’s teeth will begin to fall out, being replaced by razor-sharp fangs. RPC-530-B’s muscle mass will also increase.
Upon completion of this process, bodily functions of RPC-530-B will be fully restored. Examinations of RPC-530-B's brain reveals reactivation of the cerebellum and hypothalamus by RPC-530. Additional parts of the brain remain inactive and are covered entirely in RPC-530's root-like appendages.
RPC-530-C instances are highly aggressive to any organism. RPC-370-C instances will furiously attack any organism within the immediate area with its fangs. Autopsies upon deceased instances of RPC-530-C reveal that the stomach has been covered with RPC-530’s root-like structure. It is theorized that organic matter consumed by RPC-530-C instances are absorbed by the roots and are used by the RPC-530 instances as sustenance.
When an RPC-530-C instance is terminated, RPC-530 will begin to increase its physical mass. Over a period of ten minutes, the RPC-530 instances will reach a size of 2 m2. Upon reaching this size, the structure will burst. This will release millions of RPC-530 spores. It has been observed that incinerating RPC-530 will also incinerate any RPC-530 spores. The spores, upon production, will cover every surface within an area of 5 - 7 m2. Spores landing on anything that isn’t composed of linen will immediately perish. Upon landing on an linen clothing, the spores will group together to become the aforementioned RPC-530 buds.
Discovery: The first recorded instance RPC-530-C was discovered in Oakland, California on 04/01/2013. DeAndre █████████, a suspected member of the group of interest "Eden’s Forest", is believed to have been significant to the creation of RPC-530. This is supported by multiple RPC-530-A instances and RPC-530 samples discovered in organized boxes within the living room of his house. DeAndre drove to the house of Hermeisha ███████ and is believed to have willingly transform into an RPC-530-C instance. Hermeisha immediately alerted local authorities, but was attacked by the instance. Hermeisha managed to terminate the RPC-530-C by utilizing a kitchen knife, stabbing it in the neck. Local law enforcement arrived on the scene and Hermeisha was arrested.
The body of the expired RPC-530-C specimen was left undisturbed and had begun to expand in size. Officers on the scene reported the unusual event and Authority agents within the local law enforcement relayed the report to local Site-███. Mobile Specialized Team Echo-8 ("Plague Doctors") were sent to investigate the scene. Once Echo-8 arrived, it was discovered that several members of local law enforcement had been converted to RPC-530-C instances. Echo-8 took note of the fungal growth on the RPC-370-C instances, and proceeded deploy incendiary ammunition on the RPC-370-C instances, terminating them. Echo-8 managed to quarantine the house and the neighbors near the house were investigated for possible infection. Mobile Specialized Team Oscar-5 ("Web Nerds") were tasked with preventing information of the event from reaching the media. USOC was contacted and OESA agents were sent to the area. Echo-8 collected 54 RPC-530-B instances and collected various samples of RPC-530 spores. The house was given custody to Division 15. Twenty days later OESA would incinerate the entire house. Civilians in the area were amnestisized. Hermeisha ███████ was taken into Authority custody and an interview was conducted on the subject of DeAndre █████████. Hermeisha ███████ was interviewed by Dr. Charlie on ██/██/2013. The interview is attached below.
Interviewee: Hermeisha ███████
Interviewer: Dr. Charlie
Date: ██/██/2013
<Begin Log>
Hermeisha: Hello?… Hello? Excuse me? when can I leave!?
Dr. Charlie enters the room.
Dr. Charlie: Good afternoon, Hermeisha ███████.
Hermeisha: How you know my name. I know you ain’t the police.
Dr. Charlie: You’re right about that. Listen, we need to ask you some questions concerning DeAndre █████████. Interviews with your neighbors tell us that he was your boyfriend-
Hermeisha: Ha, boyfriend. He’s an ex flame.
Dr. Charlie: Dr. Charlie: We suspect DeAndre was in league with a terrorist organization.
Hermeisha: Terrorist group! Oooh! Those tree fucking weirdos!
Dr. Charlie: Listen. The thing that attacked you was not your boyfriend. If you help us we can drop the murder charges on you and provide you with a new residence.
Hermeisha: Wha, what! What do you mean new residence? And what do you mean he wasn’t my boyfriend?
Dr. Charlie: We believe your, uh ex, was infected with a parasitic fungus that caused him to act the way he did. As for your residence, it was burned down to prevent the spread of said fungus.
Hermeisha: Oh I think I finally get it now. You guys are some X-Files motherfuckers.
Dr. Charlie: I’ll repeat myself. If you cooperate, we can have the murder charges against you dropped, and have you relocated to a new premises. Tell us about DeAndre.
Hermeisha: The boy was in a group called Eden’s something. Every night he would brag about “rejecting modernity” and shit like that.
Dr. Charlie: Alright. Thank you for your cooperation.
<End Log>
Incident. 530.IA:On 08/02/2013, a group of Eden’s Forest members drove two semi-trucks filled with RPC-530-C instances into the small town of ██████. The truck was intercepted by a group of individuals working of the GoI known as the Sons of Yggdrasil intercepted the trucks and the two groups engaged in combat. The Eden’s Forest members released the RPC-530-C instances into the combat area. The Authority received the reports of RPC-530-C instances and MST Papa-1 alongside multiple OESA agents were sent into the town and the Eden’s Forest combatants and the RPC-530-C instances were terminated and incinerated. The Yggdrasil members were taken into Authority custody and an interview was conducted with the head member. Authority amnestic specialist alongside with OESA personnel anesthetized the entire town vía the use of a OESA aerosolized amnestic.
Addendum Interview. 530.I2
Interviewee: Amanda ██████, head of the Yggdrasil assault team.
Interviewer: Dr. Charlie
08/02/2013
<Begin Log>
Dr. Charlie: Hello Amanda, how are you doing today?
Amanda: Why am I here today?
Dr. Charlie: You’re here Mrs. ██████ because we would like an explanation.
Amanda: Is it perhaps related to today’s events.
Dr. Charlie: Yeah. What we’d like to know is how did you know Eden’s Forest would attack the town?
Amanda: I’m willing to tell you anything, but as long as I can assure the safety of my men. The greater whole of the Sons of Yggdrasil May trust the Authority, but I don’t.
Dr. Charlie: We have taken care of your men and provided living quarters for each of them. You know your lack of trust in the Authority is astonishing. Even your own men are surprised for your distrust of the Authority.
Amanda: Whatever. Where do I begin. We intercepted various anomalous birds capable of flight that were made out of a type of wood, birch maybe. These birds were carrying messages that gave us the information on the attack.
Dr. Charlie: Do you have any information on the anomalous fungus used in the attacked?
Amanda: Yes, we do.
Amanda remains silent.
Dr. Charlie: You wanna give us that information anytime soon.
Amanda: I want to offer the Authority something.
Dr. Charlie: You want to offer something to us?
Amanda: My group has information on the facility where the fungus is produced.
Dr. Charlie: What’s the catch?
Amanda: I want you to release my men and I back to my group. We can form a joint attack force of sorts against the compound.
Dr. Charlie: I’ll consult with the higher ups.
<End Log>
Post-Interview Statements: Amanda ██████ and her men were returned to a cell of the Sons of Yggdrasil. Prior to her transfer she had given the information on the Eden’s Forest facility that is believed to produce RPC-530. A joint task force composed of MST Papa-1, OESA Task Force Omega One, and Southside Cell of the Sons of Yggdrasil.
Addendum: On 08/03/2013, a joint task force descended upon an Eden’s Forest facility in the Mojave Desert. The following is footage taken from a Authority drone hovering above the facility.
Operation Name O-0370
Date: October 03, 2013
Objective: Capture / Terminate
MST: Papa-1
Additional Task Forces: Task Force Omega One (OESA), Southside Cell (Sons of Yggdrasil)
MST Team Members: P1-Cap, P1-1, P1-2, P1-3, P1-4, P1-5, P1-6, P1-7, P1-8, P1-9, P1-10
Additional Team Members: O1-Cap (OESA), O1-1 (OESA), O1-2 (OESA), O1-3 (OESA), O1-4 (OESA), Amanda (SoY), Maldior (SoY), Sammers (SoY), Oliver (SoY), Uriel (SoY)
Forenote: MST Papa-1 were divided into two teams designated Team A and Team B. Team A was composed of P1-Cap through P1-4. Team B is composed of P1-5 through P1-10. Team A will enter the facility from the south while Team B will enter the facility from the north. OESA’s Task Force Omega One will enter the facility from the west. The members of Southside Cell will enter the facility from the eastside.
[BEGIN LOG]
A facility measuring 1 x 1 kilometer in area. Ten semi-trucks can be seen parked on the south side. Ten armed combatants can be seen guarding the south side of the facility. Five armed combatants can be seen meandering on the north side. Three armed combatants can be seen on the eastside of the facility. The westside of the facility appears to have a tall slim humanoid entity. (00:00:01)
Team A moves toward the semi-trucks and silently takedown four armed combatants. (00:01:03)
Team B moves to the south and take cover. Each operative takes position to fire upon certain combatants. (00:02:01)
The Southside Cell moves to the eastside and covertly take out the five combatants on the eastside of the facility. (00:03:09)
Task Force Omega One moves toward the westside of the facility, but spot the humanoid entity. (00:04:11)
The humanoid entity spots Task Force Omega One and begins to screech alerting the other combatants. (00:04:23)
Team B fire upon the ten armed combatants successfully terminating all of them. (00:04:27)
Team A gets in a firefight between the remaining armed combatants. (00:04:34)
Southside Cell enter the facility, but immediately retreat when two combatants covered in a type of plant-based armour terminate Maldior (SoY). (00:04:57)
The fall humanoid entity approaches Task Force Omega One. O1-3 (OESA) approaches the entity with a M2 Flamethrower and completely incinerates the entity. (00:05:30)
Team A successfully terminate all combatants. (00:06:00)
Amanda (SoY) terminates the two armored combatants with an incendiary grenade. (00:06:30)
Team A, Team B, Task Force Omega One, and Southside Cell enter the facility. (00:06:50)
Team A enter a section of the facility containing various samples of RPC-530. Three individuals are found inside. One of the individual's attempts to throw a sample of RPC-530 toward the team but is terminated by P1-Cap. The two other individuals are restrained. (00:07:08)
Team B enters a section of the facility with various objects. Five humanoids composed of wood are seen and approach the group. Team B fire upon the humanoids, but the entities continue their approach. P1-10 throws an incendiary grenade toward the humanoids which alights them ablaze. The humanoids continue to approach, but begin to slowly turn into dust. (00:07:10)
Task Force Omega One enters a section of the facility with a large fenced area containing multiple instances of RPC-530-C. Five combatants open fire upon the team which results in a firefight. One of the members approaches a gate and opens it which releases all the RPC-530-C instances within the area. The instances begin to attack the five combatants. O1-2 through O-4 approach the horde with incendiary weapons and incinerate all the RPC-530-C instances. (00:07:12)
Southside Cell enters a section of the facility filled with clothing. In further inspection reveals the clothing to be RPC-530-B instances. No combatants are encountered in this section. (00:07:14)
[END LOG]
Closing Statement: The raid on the facility is considered a great success. 60% of RPC-530 were placed within Authority custody. The remaining 40% were divided and placed within OESA and the Sons of Yggdrasil’s custody. The RPC-530-B instances found were placed within Authority custody. The two captured Eden’s Forest members interrogated by Authority personnel and later transferred to OESA custody. Due to the capture of Eden’s Forest’s production facilities of RPC-530, RPC-530 object class has been changed from Gamma-Purple to Beta-Purple.