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Registered Phenomena Code: 247
Object Class: Alpha-White
Hazard Types: Regenerative, Mechanical
Containment Protocols: RPC-247 is to be secured at Site-002 in a 6x6x3 meter vehicle storage unit. RPC-247's fuel tank and containment chamber are to be devoid of all liquids. All keys to RPC-247 are to be kept in a 4-digit safe outside the containment chamber. No liquids are to make contact with RPC-247 except during testing.
Description: RPC-247 is a grey 1993 Toyota Corolla. RPC-247 is a model built for the American market, with a left-hand driver's seat and instruments configured to US customary units. RPC-247 has a 1.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The fuel tank capacity of RPC-247 is 50 liters. All parts of RPC-247 appear to be original. The interior features cloth seating, AM/FM radio, a cassette player, two ashtrays and two cup-holders. RPC-247's VIN is █████████████████ and it was manufactured at ███████, ██
RPC-247 displays several anomalous properties. RPC-247 has regenerative properties. If damaged by physical impact or mechanical abuse, the vehicle will be restored to its original state, over time. The regenerative processes is not observable and does not take place under supervision. When monitored by camera, RPC-247 will cause electromagnetic interference, rendering all recording equipment inoperable for the duration of the regenerative process. The odometer maintains an accurate reading of RPC-247's mileage; it does not reset during the regeneration process. RPC-247 is also capable of utilizing seemingly any liquid as fuel, with varying efficiency. RPC-247 has been fueled with various unconventional substances without complications. RPC-247 displays an additional anomalous property when fueled by holy water, making it incapable of being damaged.
Test Number: RPC-247-1
Subject: RPC-247
Procedure: RPC-247 is to be struck with a sledgehammer on the front windshield and observed for evidence of regenerative properties.
Result: Upon smashing the windshield, 8 hours of constant observation passed without any sign of regeneration. Staff left the chamber while RPC-247 remained under CCTV surveillance for an additional 11 hours. Upon return, RPC-247 was discovered in pristine condition with an intact windshield. Approximately one hour of the CCTV footage showed only static interference. It is suspected that RPC-247 only regenerates when unobserved. It is also yet to be determined if the interference in the CCTV footage was caused by RPC-247.
Test Number: RPC-247-2
Subject: RPC-247
Procedure: RPC-247 is to be crashed into a cinder-block wall at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour, then left alone observed only by CCTV for 24 hours.
Result: 24 hours after the controlled crash, RPC-247 was found undamaged. CCTV footage showed no transformation, instead approximately 4 hours 15 minutes of the footage was corrupted. It has been determined that RPC-247's regenerative properties are unobservable to the human eye and causes electronic interference in recording devices.
Test Number: RPC-247-3
Subject: RPC-247
Procedure: RPC-247's fuel tank is to be filled with 1 liter of premium unleaded gasoline, prior to a test drive at 100 kilometers per hour to determine the fuel economy.
Result: After running out of fuel, RPC-247's engine stopped. The vehicle achieved 14.5 kilometers per liter, the normal mileage for the vehicle model.
Test Number: RPC-247-4
Subject: RPC-247
Procedure: RPC-247's fuel tank is to be filled with diesel, prior to a test drive at 100 kilometers per hour.
Result: RPC-247 ran the full test drive until all diesel fuel was depleted. The vehicle achieved 13.6 kilometers per liter and showed no signs of damage to the gasoline engine. further testing is to be undertaken to determine the possibility of an anomalous engine.
Test Number: RPC-247-5
Subject: RPC-247
Procudere: RPC-247 is to have its fuel tank filled with one liter of distilled water. Research staff will attempt to start the RPC-247's engine and perform a test drive at 100 kilometers per hour if successful.
Result: RPC-247 started without difficulty and ran a successful test drive. RPC-247 achieved 10.2 kilometers per liter fueled by distilled water. It is evident that RPC-247 is able to be fueled by substances other than hydrocarbons.
Test Number: RPC-247-6
Subject: RPC-247
Procedure: RPC-247 is to have its fuel tank filled with one liter of holy water and test driven at 100 kilometers per hour.
Result: RPC-247 was accidentally crashed at high speed during the test, but was not damaged. Dr. Hansen was discharged from the infirmary with no major injuries. The test was successfully completed with RPC-247 achieving 40 kilometers per liter fueled by holy water. It is evident that RPC-247 is incapable of being damaged when fueled by holy water.
Retrieval Log: RPC-247 was discovered by Dr. ████████, after purchasing it in December 20██ from █████████ Auto, a used car dealership in █████, NV. The odometer reading at the time of purchase was 97,013 miles (approx. 156,127 kilometers) and there were no records regarding maintenance or previous sale. Dr. ████████ drove RPC-247 on his daily commute from December of 20██ to April of 20██. During this time, no anomalous phenomena had been observed. On April ██, 20██ RPC-293 was involved in a collision, resulting in a prominent dent in the front right fender. After parking RPC-247 in the staff parking garage at Site-002 for the duration of his shift, Dr. ████████ returned to find RPC-247 in pristine condition. Upon close inspection, even the coffee stain left on the passenger seat during the crash was no longer present. The doctor reported the regenerative phenomenon to site administration and RPC-247 was immediately taken into containment by the authority. An inconclusive investigation was undertaken regarding how RPC-247 was obtained by the dealership.
Addendum 247-1: Testing has revealed the anomalous effects of RPC-247 present significant potential tactical advantages to the authority. Research into the re-creation of RPC-247's engine and regenerative properties is hereby authorized.
Addendum 247-2: Following reverse-engineering of RPC-247's engine, a prototype was developed and tested by Nucorp. While the regenerative and protective properties of RPC-247 have not been replicated, the prototype engine can be fueled by any liquid, similar to that of RPC-247. Nucorp has been contracted to produce 150 utility vehicles driven by this new engine.
Authority Versatile Utility Vehicle 2019
The AVUV-19 was developed by Nucorp after reverse-engineering RPC-247.
The AVUV-19 is a light utility vehicle based on the Oshkosh M-ATV. The vehicle can be configured to serve in various roles. the main difference between the AVUV-19 and the M-ATV is the replacement of its engine with the Nucorp 7.2L Omnifuel V8 engine, developed from RPC-247. Equipped with this engine, the AVUV-19 can be fueled by any liquid substance, making it capable of operating in regions far removed from authority supply lines without refueling concerns.
The AVUV-19 can serve as a utility vehicle or light armored-car depending on configuration. There are currently 105 AVUV-19s in service and 45 more on order from Nucorp.
Regenerative 
Mechanical
