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Registered Phenomena Code: XXX

Object Class: Beta Purple

Hazard Types: Extra-Dimensional, Memory Alteration and Mind-Control.

Containment Protocols: Physical containment protocols for RPC-XXX have proven to be impossible for the time being, as the phenomena is not physically tied to RPC-XXX-1, RPC-XXX-2, or RPC-XXX-3 instances. Proactive containment protocols for RPC-XXX have demonstrated varying degrees of success and are currently approved as a temporary form of containment. Proactive containment protocols consist of monitoring the planned organization of mass celebratory gatherings in the vicinity of former battle sites and preventing potential gatherings through the use of political, economic, cultural, or paramilitary resources.

Containment protocols are to be carried out by MST Romeo-7. MST Romeo-7 has been granted clearance to contain RPC-XXX by any means necessary, with the exception of paramilitary resources. In case of imminent RPC-XXX manifestation, MST Romeo-7 is granted clearance to bypass prior authorization to utilize paramilitary resources to contain RPC-XXX-1, RPC-XXX-2, and RPC-XXX-3 instances. Under no circumstances should personnel come within 1 km of RPC-XXX-1 until it is determined via standard drone reconnaissance that manifestation has ended. Both RPC-XXX-1 and RPC-XXX-2 instances are to be contained post-manifestation and either detonated or refurbished into war memorials at the discretion of MST Romeo-7.

Description: RPC-XXX refers to an anomalous event caused by certain preconditions in which weak seismic tremors affect an area and an instance of RPC-XXX-1 begins to form, followed by instances of RPC-XXX-2. As manifestation continues, humans within 1km of RPC-XXX-1 begin to fall into a trance like state, moving in rhythm with the seismic tremors and making their way towards RPC-XXX-1 in a rigid fashion. Humans affected by RPC-XXX-1 are to be designated as instances RPC-XXX-3 Below is an explanation of the preconditions required for RPC-XXX to manifest and an estimation of the observed and known ranges for RPC-XXX.

Currently Known Ranges of Manifestation

RPC-XXX occurs when an organized celebratory gathering involving more than 250 persons is held within the vicinity of former battle sites. The exact distance of the battle site, age of the battle which took place, the number of casualties resulting from the battle, and the size and scope of the celebratory gathering all determine whether or not RPC-XXX will manifest; however, the exact thresholds for these requirements are not fully understood.

"Battle sites" are roughly defined as the locations of conflicts between two groups of human combatants. Sites of massacres, genocides, and mass executions do not appear to cause RPC-XXX to manifest; however, civilian casualties appear to play a role in the manifestation of RPC-XXX. Gatherings that are directly tied to a battle site such as funerals, vigils, and memorials do not cause RPC-XXX to manifest.

Distance	Age of Battle	Casualties	Celebratory Gathering
0 - 3km	2290 BCE - 2000 CE	Approx. 572 - 1,298,745	Approx. 250-100,000 attending

Conditions necessary for the manifestation of RPC-XXX must be maintained for approximately an hour before manifestation proper begins. A general timeline of manifestation has been provided below to those with Level 3 clearance.

LOCKED: Manifestation Timeline

Minutes Post-Manifestation: Event
0 Minutes: Noticeable minor tremors develop and maintain a rhythm of 60 BPM.
5 minutes: RPC-XXX-1 has become fully visible. Tremors increase to 80 BPM.
7 minutes: RPC-XXX-2 instances appear in a formless state.
10 minutes: RPC-XXX-2 instances finalize their forms and begin to keep beat in time with tremors.
15 minutes: Humans in the area begin to form battalions and build weaponry, becoming instances of RPC-XXX-3, and moving towards RPC-XXX-1
Variable minutes: All humans have finished entering RPC-XXX. Tremors and movement of RPX-XXX-2 instances ceases. Manifestation ends.

It is currently unknown if manifestation can be interrupted once it has begun.

RPC-XXX-1 is a large stone formation resembling a tomb that is seemingly carved from the environment during RPC-XXX manifestation. RPC-XXX-1 consists of an above-ground structure with an inscription reading "The Time of Circuses is Over, The Warrior's Heart is Beckoned"¹ and a descending staircase leading into a subterranean chamber. The interior is believed to potentially harbor a gateway to another dimension New video evidence taken via drone suggests that the interior of RPC-XXX-1 is simply carved out of the ground near where it manifests and does not pose an Extra-Dimensional Hazard. The location of RPC-XXX-3 instances that enter RPC-XXX-1 post-manifestation is still unknown.

RPC-XXX-2 instances appear as a series of parallel statues² flanking the entrance to RPC-XXX-1. Initially, RPC-XXX-2 instances are formless, taking the shape of a minimalist human or beast-like form. However, as manifestation continues, RPC-XXX-2 instances begin to take a more definite form that reflects either the standard appearance of a combatant from the time and location of the battle site or beasts tied to those combatant's cultures, both real and fictitious. RPC-XXX-2 instances are animate during manifestation but become inert afterwards.

RPC-XXX-3 instances are believed to be completely under the control of RPC-XXX's anomalous properties. RPC-XXX-3 instances that are removed from the effective range of RPC-XXX-1 are no longer fully controlled yet have been shown to consciously desire to enter RPC-XXX-1 out of their own volition. RPC-XXX-1 instances demonstrate no aspects of their former personalities and appear to maintain no personal memories outside of a sense of guilt regarding the celebratory gathering. Termination of RPC-XXX-3 instances is authorized without the need for prior clearance.

Event Log:
Below is a log of known and recorded manifestations of RPC-XXX, provided for those with Level 4 clearance:

LOCKED: Event Log-XXX

The Event Log-XXX utilizes the following template:

Location and Time of Manifestation:
Battle Information:
Celebration Attendance:
Statues:
Resolution:
Additional Notes:

Location and Time of Manifestation: █████ █████, NY, 19██
Battle Information: Second Battle of █████ █████, 1813, 572
Celebration Attendance: Roughly 250
Statues: 2 statues: 1 British infantryman and 1 lion
Resolution: All 250 attendees and █ Authority personnel terminated
Additional Notes: The first incident observed by the Authority. Containment protocol developed to prevent further Authority losses. Also the smallest incident to date.

Location and Time of Manifestation: █████ Province, Iraq, 20██
Battle Information: Unknown. Two potential synthesized candidates, Ancient Battle of ██████ in 2290 BCE or Operation █████ in 2000.
Celebration Attendance: 340
Statues: 4 statues: 1 of an unknown Bronze Age combatant, 1 of an Iraqi soldier, 1 of Assyrian god Lamassu, and 1 of an Eagle.
Resolution: All 340 terminated. No personnel lost.
Additional Notes: RPC-XXX seems capable of manifesting as a synthesis of multiple battles in an area if one single battle does not meet the casualty threshold. RPC-XXX also seems capable of manifesting due to battles from vastly different time periods. Age of battle may be irrelevant.

Location and Time of Manifestation: Berlin, Germany, 19██
Battle Information: Battle of Berlin, 1945, 1,298,745
Celebration Attendance: Over 100,000
Statues: 20 statues: 5 Eagles, 5 Bears, 5 of Soviet soldiers, and 5 of Nazi soldiers.
Resolution: All within RPC-XXX's range terminated, estimated to be in the thousands. Paramilitary RPC forces prevented further termination. RPC-XXX-3 instances terminated.
Additional Notes: "I have no idea how we can prevent mass celebrations from happening in an entire city. Perhaps the fact that this is the first manifestation since 1945 indicates that higher casualties require a larger attendance to manifest. More information needed, potentially horrifying circumstances." - Dr. Vanguard

All other manifestation records are reserved by MST Romeo-9's records on a need to know basis.

Footnotes

1. The inscription is written in the mother language of an area at the time of the battle which enabled manifestation. All are rough translations to the English inscription, which was seen when RPC-XXX manifested at █████ █████, NY.

2. The number of statues potentially correlates to casualties and has ranged from 2-20 statues

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