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Registered Phenomena Code: 278
Object Class: Alpha-Black
Hazard Types: Climatological Hazard, Ecological Hazard, Contact Hazard.
Containment Protocols: RPC-278 is to be contained in a standard containment unit, placed upright and on display. The object is to be designated as extremely fragile and only handled from its base. Under no circumstances are any personnel allowed to touch the globe portion of RPC-278.
The containment area must be kept at a temperature between five (5)°C and twenty (20)°C at all times. If the containment area cannot be kept at these levels, then RPC-278 is to be relocated immediately. The securing and safety of the object is to be considered top priority.
Description: RPC-278 is a stylised model globe of planet Earth. Its names (which are written in German) and depictions of landmasses, nations, and their current borders and capitals are current and accurate. In addition, landmasses, borders, and even nation capitals will adjust themselves to fit with the world's current state.
RPC-278's main anomalous property is its connection to the real planet Earth. It appears as if any changes to the object will also affect Earth. This includes changes in temperature, any contact with RPC-278 and possibly any damage to RPC-278. Based on incidents 04-01 and 05-12, it is theorised that, should RPC-278 break, or be severely damaged, the earth would experience several massive natural disasters and undergo an end-of-the-world scenario.
Addendum 1: Incident 04-01:
Date: ██/ 06/20██
Time: 16:34
Incident: RPC-278's containment area rose above 20°C due to summer conditions. This resulted in a spike in global temperature, with massive heatwaves being reported across the world. RPC-278 was found to be the cause of these heatwaves and was moved to a properly cooled containment area, the heat waves abated shortly after the transfer. Following incident 04-01, containment protocols were amended to take temperature into account.
Addendum 2: Incident 05-12:
Date: ██/ 10/20██
Time: 18:59
Incident: During a containment breach, staff were sent to secure RPC-278 and ensure its safety. Due to the high stress circumstances, containment protocol was not followed and RPC-278 was handled by globe area. The improper handling caused two earthquakes, both registering as magnitude 9.5 on the Richter scale. The earthquakes occurred in the Indian ocean, and California area, which, after review, were confirmed to be where the handler of RPC-278 placed his hands. While the earthquake in the Indian ocean only caused minor damage at best, the earthquake in California resulted in massive damage and several fatalities, with █,████ confirmed deaths, and at least ██ billion dollars in damages. The handler of RPC-278 during the incident has been severely reprimanded.
Addendum 3: Test Log 278-04:
Procedure: Water was sprayed on a part of RPC-278, then observe the weather in the affected area.
Results: Water was sprayed on central parts of Saharan Desert, and researchers were deployed in the appropriate area. Heavy rainfall followed approximately twelve hours after the experiment was conducted. Rainfall lasted approximately four days and caused massive destruction to the surrounding ecosystem.
Researcher Notes: RPC-278 appears to consistently cause extensive damage to the world proper. It would be best to conduct further experiments in areas that would not affect any areas inhabited by humans in any way, such as the Pacific Ocean. We came far too close to affecting the surrounding African nations.
- Dr. Frederick C. Isaac
End Log
Addendum 4: Test Log 278-16:
Procedure: RPC-278 is carefully spun, with enough force to spin the object once, but as little pressure as possible so as to avoid unnecessary damages. RPC-278 was touched on the Pacific Ocean area.
Results: Small earthquakes were recorded in the Pacific Ocean, causing no damage. Both the sun and the moon began to rapidly change position as RPC-278 was spun, resulting a full day passing in less than five minutes. Cover story Alpha-278: an unforeseen solar eclipse, was used.
Researcher Notes: It's getting harder and harder to justify further testing on RPC-278. We barely managed to cover up this incident, and even then the story's full of holes. You don't just miss an eclipse like that. I would highly recommend we stop all testing and leave this thing in storage where it belongs. We can't guarantee the next incident can be safely covered up otherwise.
- Dr. Frederick C. Isaac
End Log
