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Registered Phenomena Code: 164
Object Class: Theta-Red
Hazard Types: Animated Hazard, Sapient Hazard, Mechanical Hazard, Extreme Temperature Hazard, Ballistic Hazard, Aquatic Hazard
Containment Protocols: RPC-164 is to be held in a standard large vehicle containment unit, sized at 20m3, when not in active service or in maintenance. A complete inspection of RPC-164 is to be held on a bi-monthly basis to look for damage, during which RPC-164 is to be completely deactivated. Any damaged parts of RPC-164 discovered during this period are to be repaired or replaced immediately.
RPC-164 is currently assigned to MST Charlie-2 ("Fire Fighters") and will remain in service unless otherwise specified.
Additionally, RPC-164 is to receive a full psychological exam after every mission. In the event that RPC-164 is no longer fit for service, its object class will be changed to "Beta-Red" and it will be retired from service.
Description: RPC-164 is the designation of an anomalous AHAFV-99. RPC-164 is sapient, capable of self locomotion, and displays a complete knowledge on the limitations and abilities of the AHAFV-99. The entity is capable of communicating in a strong authoritative male voice using its inbuilt radio system. RPC-164 is loyal to the Authority, as it has stated that it wishes to protect civilians from harm and believes that the Authority is the best way to do that.
RPC-164 expresses an innate knowledge of various Children of Nihil religious texts. The entity will engage in prayer to Yejing, The Pilot Sun at least once a day for a duration of 2 minutes, during which RPC-164 will remain completely motionless; during this time, RPC-164 will broadcast audio-based radio transmissions that recite various prayers known to be used by the Children of Nihil to pray to The Pilot Sun.
The exact means by which RPC-164 is capable of self locomotion is currently unknown. However, investigation of RPC-164's interior suggests that its conscious is a poltergeist-type artificial thaumaturgic conscious. This type of thaumaturgic entity is known to be used by Children of Nihil for various tasks, specifically, it is used by the worshippers of The Pilot Sun for the purpose of creating automated weaponry.
Additionally, RPC-164 is not required to be supplied with fuel, water, or firefighting foam as it has a seemingly unlimited supply of all three. Currently, it is believed that RPC-164 refills itself by praying to The Pilot Sun. The exact methods by which this is accomplished are unknown.
Addendum.1: AHAFV-99 Outline
Authority Heavy Anti-Fire Vehicle 1999
The AHAFV-99 was the vehicle developed by Nucorp on an Authority contract for a better firefighting vehicle and was completed in 1999.
AHAFV-99 during testing runs. Photograph supplied by Nucorp.
The AHAFV-99 is a tank-like vehicle built off a Soviet T-34 medium tank chassis, with various modifications to its tread, suspension, and engine. The treads have been replaced with a more durable design, capable of keeping traction in heavy mud. The suspension has been upgraded such that the ride experience inside an AHAFV-99 is much better than in an unmodified Soviet T-34. The engine used in AHAFV-99's is an 8 cylinder inline medium speed diesel engine, which makes the AHAFV-99 capable of achieving a maximum speed of 80km/h.
The turret of the AHAFV-99 uses two jet engines, that came out of Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 fighter jets, for the main cannons. These engines have been modified to allow them to spray a concentrated mixture of foam and water, up to a maximum distance of 5km after which it dissipates. The amount of pressure used to propel the water-foam mixture is able to be adjusted such that it is able to safely operate anywhere within its maximum range.
43 AHAFV-99s were manufactured by Nucorp for the Authority from 1999-2005 before manufacturing shifted to the new AAFV-05 (Authority Anti-Fire Vehicle) which was much more practical for traditional firefighting scenarios.
As of 28/05/2024 there are only 5 AHAFV-99s left in service, all of which are used by MST Charlie-2 ("Fire Fighters") for the purpose of combating fire based anomalies. The rest have either been sold for a select fee or have been dismantled and smelted down.
Addendum.2: Discovery RPC-164 was first discovered by the Authority when it was found being used by Children of Nihil operatives against RPC-045-ARC during its total containment breach and subsequent neutralization.
Registered Phenomena Code: 045-ARC
Object Class: Gamma-Red Neutralized
Hazard Types: Sapient, Ecological, Contact, Extreme Temperatures, Divine, Ballistic
Archived Containment Protocols: RPC-045-ARC is to be held in a refrigerated containment unit. This unit is to be completely filled with water once every 6 hours and is to remain flooded for 20 minutes before being completely drained. This draining is to occur via a specially designed drainage system that connects to the sites main sewage system.
Additionally, once per month, a CSD familiarized with the Book of the Heretics, a Children of Nihil religious text, is to commence Protocol 045-Kenthra. Protocol 045-Kenthra involves reading the passages from page 204 to 207, which contain a thaumaturgic incantation to bind RPC-045-ARC's powers. Additionally, the CSD must provide no less than 100ml of blood via ceremonial dagger, into the device or text used to recite the incantation.
Archived Description: RPC-045-ARC is a humanoid entity resembling an adult human female. All of the hair on RPC-045-ARC's body is replaced with luminescent orange flames, that can reach temperatures in excess of 1500oC if left unchecked. Additionally, two wings made from luminescent orange flames emerge from RPC-045-ARC's shoulders. These wings can allow RPC-045-ARC to achieve flight for extended periods of time.
RPC-045-ARC has the ability to manipulate and control fire within its line of sight, this includes the flames on its body. No limit to the complexity of which RPC-045-ARC can manipulate its flames has been discovered. However, its range is limited to what it can see.
RPC-045-ARC is extremely hostile towards sects of Children of Nihil that worship Kenthra the Savage Redness, seemingly having an innate knowledge of any and all persons that worship the deity. Interviews with RPC-045-ARC indicate that it harbors no ill will towards the Authority, claiming that we "are just doing our job". However, when RPC-045-ARC attacks members of the aforementioned group, it has little concern for collateral damage and will commonly catch civilians in the crossfire.
Addendum.1: RPC-045-ARC was first discovered when Children of Nihil agents in [LOCATION REDACTED] contacted Authority agents informing them that they had encountered a heretic that was detrimental to human life.
As ambushes aren't a normal tactic employed by Children of Nihil, a simple response team was sent to investigate the meaning behind the message. This directly lead to the discovery of RPC-045-ARC, which was being held in suspended animation via thaumaturgic rituals. The Children of Nihil operatives then instructed the response team on how to properly contain RPC-045-ARC, before disappearing from the premises.
Personnel present during the initial discovery have reported that the Children of Nihil persons present spoke in a panicked tone and expressed the desperation of their situation to Authority forces. However, said Children of Nihil operatives failed to explain how RPC-045-ARC was created, or why it hated the followers of the Savage Redness.
Addendum.2: Origin RPC-045-ARC is currently believed to have once been a member of a sect of Children of Nihil that worshiped Kenthra the Savage Redness. Interviews with other Children of Nihil members indicate that Kenthra isn't very cautious with who it gives power to, and is willing to make anyone into one of her angels should they provide an unknown amount of blood. This is believed to be the reason that the majority of entities mentioned in the Book of Heretics were given power by the Savage Redness. Why exactly RPC-045-ARC developed a hatred for the followers of Kenthra is currently unknown.
— Operation: RPC-045-ARC Re-Containment —
Operation ID#: O-459
Operation Objectives: Re-contain RPC-045-ARC
Involved MST(s):
- Sierra-10 ("Mechanical Heart") on standby in case neutralization was deemed necessary.
- Charlie-2 ("Fire Fighters") used to re-direct RPC-045-ARC from civilian populations.
- November-7 ("Hammer The Gamma") Main re-containment force.
Event Log —
Date: [18/02/2023]
Time began: [04:21]
04:21 - RPC-045-ARC breaches containment; alarms sound.
04:33 - MST November-7 and Charlie-2 are deployed for re-containment efforts.
05:49 - No headway on re-containment made; MST Sierra-10 brought on scene and put on standby.
06:37 - Children of Nihil operatives intercept RPC-045-ARC and engage in combat, using various anomalous assets including RPC-164.
07:01 - RPC-045-ARC is brought to the ground by Children of Nihil forces using RPC-164 to cool RPC-045-ARC's flames. Termination approved due to RPC-045-ARC's proximity to a civilian population; Sierra-10 enters the AO.
07:28 - RPC-045-ARC is neutralized by Sierra-10 via the use of infantry railguns.
Closing Statement: RPC-164 was subsequently captured by Sierra-10 operatives, along with multiple other Nihil artifacts. Additionally, the operation was considered a failure due to RPC-045-ARC being neutralized.
Addendum.3: AHAFV-99 Sales Documents
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Sale Records: HAFV-99
| Amount sold |
Buyer |
Reason for purchase |
| 12 Units |
Various Forestry companies |
Extinguishing forest fires |
| 1 Unit |
Unverified Buyer |
Dealing with airport fires |
| 3 Units |
GEAR |
Mass fire control; fire based anomaly counter |
| 1 Unit |
Unverified Buyer |
Reverse engineer for mass production |
| 3 Units |
Bulgarian Government |
Large scale fire control |
