Photograph of two RPC-849-A instances taken by Agent Martinez.

RPC-849-A are the most common instances of RPC-849 encountered by Authority personnel, either intentionally or unintentionally. The main defining feature of these instances is their complete lack of facial features, such as eyes, nose, or a mouth, while still being capable of actions that would usually require the previously mentioned. They do, however, retain their ears. Most personnel that have encountered these instances have described their face as “mask-like” in appearance and movement.

It is believed that RPC-849-1 utilizes these instances to communicate to organizations or individuals within the anomalous-aware sphere of influence, having rarely been described or reported by civilians. These instances, while not completely docile, do not violently react to any type of physical damage or injuries.

Their complete lack of any type of personality, alongside their sharp way of acting and speaking, has caused researchers to think RPC-849-A instances are merely proxies used by RPC-849-1 for communication or task completion.

Two RPC-849-B instances caught entering a bank in Brooklyn, New York.

RPC-849-B instances, unlike -A, possess full human facial features, although severely distorted in nature, with sunken eyes and cheeks. These are the instances most often seen by the common population, whether in public or by the release of classified documents or media depicting them. RPC-849-B instances, while still capable of conversation, are considerably more aggressive than -A instances, being able to use weapons against targets of interest or planning out assassination attempts on individuals.

RPC-849-B instances, over the decades, have gained the attention of the public, often being nicknamed “Men in Black” alongside RPC-849-C. This has caused the Authority to run disinformation campaigns over the veracity of these claims and their factual existence, but due to the rise of manifestations during the last years, combined with the increase in the scope of their operations, this endeavor has become highly difficult to achieve.

These instances, while sharing the same speech pattern as RPC-849-A, possess distinct personalities from one another, and have been seen making personal commentaries to questions instead of simple sentences. Their actions have also shown a certain level of agency unlike -A instances.

Recovered artisan depiction of an RPC-849-C instance.

RPC-849-C, often described as an extremely tall humanoid, with pale white skin and shadows covering both of his eyes, is the most dangerous of all RPC-849 instances, having entered into violent retaliation with any individual it comes across, Authority-affiliated or not.

During the past few years evidence pointing towards the possibility of RPC-849-C as a sole instance, such as lasting scars and an apparent level of self-agency lacking within -A and -B instances, have begun to take hold within personnel. This theory is further affirmed by the apparent capability of this instance for independent thought, and its ability to talk in first person, in contrast to the previous ones and as seen on “RPC-849-C - Recording.”

Personnel are advised to avoid contact with RPC-849-C if possible, and to enact surprise offensive measures should the former prove impossible.

Participants:

• Cell Leader - Selamat bin Bujang
• 5 Unknown Cell Members
• Unknown Entity (UE)

Foreword:

All dialogue has been translated into English. The following meeting took place within a rural crossroad on the border of Malaysia/Indonesia.

[A convoy carrying a group of 6 individuals arrives at the settled area at 17:33 PM in accordance with gathered data.]

[From within the people exiting of the convoy, Bujang can be seen at its front.]

[Bujang stands still in the middle of the field with his men at both sides, two minutes later, an unknown entity manifests in the middle of the crossroad, wearing a formal black suit and hat, his facial features, while human-like in appearance, are heavily distorted, such as severely sunken eyes and prominent cheekbones.]

[Bujang raises his index and pinky at the same time as the entity.]

Bujang: I salute the one, and I salute you, his messenger. May his word be known by all the people.

UE: Simon says it must be known, for the flock is deaf without his prose and blind without his morning radiance. They are not without his spear soaring across the heavens.

Bujang: Now that that's done with. Do you have the settlement? The means? All that he promised for our cooperation?

UE: Simon says that which was promised shall be delivered in due time, you must simply wait. He has heard your request. All assets will be given, assistance will be provided.

Bujang: Forward my appreciation to Simon, I believe this alliance will benefit both of us, should all go as planned. Now as for what the payment is concerned.

[Bujang retrieves an item from his pocket. The object in question is covered in a red handkerchief, and cannot be made out at such distance.]

UE: Simon says he is pleased by your loyalty, may your nights be shone upon with his
radiance and may your shape be hidden within shadows during the early hour by his presence, farewell.

[The entity disappears and the group leaves on their convoy.]

Additional Information:

A day after this encounter, the MCP made an attempt on the life of then Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman during one of his speeches with the use of minor anomalous objects that had mysteriously disappeared from an Authority warehouse a month prior. This, however, was prevented thanks to Authority intervention with local authorities regarding the previous recording.

It is yet unknown how this cell of the MCP was able to contact RPC-849, as all members died or took their life during the altercation. Large puddles of tar-like liquids were also found in the scene, their origin is unknown.

Following this encounter, Authority assets from around the globe began to send in files that may relate to the witnessed anomaly at the petition of OCEACOM, which after compilation, were transcribed into this document, RPC-849.

The aforementioned documents can be found below:

Participants:

• Officer Jacob Lederman
• Mrs. Donovan

Foreword:

Mrs. Donovan had made several calls during the week to local Portland police officers in regards to a supposed case of harassment, concluding on the deployment of Officer Jacob Lederman into her house after repeated 911 calls. An interview regarding the events follows.

Lederman: Alright Mrs. Donovan, could you please state your claim to the police for the record?

Mrs. Donovan: Umm, yes, sure. My name is Margaret Donovan, I live in Portland with my husband Eric Donovan⁷ and I-

Lederman: The claim, Mrs. Donovan. It would help speed up the whole process if I can have it recorded here.

Mrs. Donovan: Yes, I-I’m so sorry. I have, or at least I think that I have been followed the past few weeks by a group of men in black suits. They follow me to the park, they follow me when I go buying groceries, they follow me home, or when I’m walking the dogs… I just don’t feel safe walking in my own neighborhood anymore, I don’t even feel safe at home.

Lederman: Alright then, could you describe said men? Did they look dangerous, or were they doing anything suspicious while following you? Anything that could be helpful for the investigation ma’am?

Mrs. Donovan: Well, I don’t really know how to describe them, their eyes were sunken inwards more than what a normal person’s eyes should, and they had pretty prominent cheekbones too, their black and formal clothing, hat and all, made me think they were government officials, or maybe friends of Eric.

Lederman: Did you try asking their names, identities? Some type of documentation or something to verify that assumption?

Mrs. Donovan: No, they never even approached to talk, and they scattered every time I tried to get close, just going away until I couldn’t see them anymore. I guess they weren’t doing anything out of the ordinary while following me, but they were also not doing “anything” while following me, they just stood still when I did, they moved when I moved, and I never saw them talk between each other. I don’t think I saw them blink either.

Lederman: Alright… So a bunch of skeleton-looking government clerks were following you around during the week, they all looked the same, and have not done, according to you, anything that could be described as talking or even blinking, not counting the fact they also scatter around like ants when approached. Sounds interesting I guess. Won't you happen to under medical prescription Mrs. Donovan? Any type of antipsychotics perhaps?

Mrs. Donovan: I don’t like your tone of voice young man, this is a serious claim! I should go talk to the sheriff myself instead, he knows Eric and may actually help me with this issue unlike-

Lederman: Mrs. Donovan, please, I'm not insinuating anything at all. I just need to know I have every detail absolutely clear before coming to a decision. Look, if it makes you feel safer, I can put a patrol to follow you around and stay near your house at night, sounds good?

Mrs. Donovan: Yes it does, sorry… It's just that I’ve been feeling very nervous lately. I’m not as young as I used to be, and things like this… they aren't good for my heart. Thank you for listening to my ramblings, Jake.

Lederman: It's my job, Mrs. Donovan. Now, you should go to bed and get some sleep, I’ll call Mike and Jerry to get in front of the house as soon as I leave. They’ll keep an eye on you, and intervene should these hellish clerks follow you again.

[Mrs. Donovan chuckles]

Mrs. Donovan: That would be very nice indeed.

[Interference and high pitch noises can be heard.]

Jerry: -orking? Hello? Hello? This is Jerry in front of the Donovans' house, can you hear me? I repeat, this is Jerry in front of th-

Lederman: I can hear you just fine Jerry, it's like 3 AM, what's the matter?

Jerry: You asked me and Mike to keep an eye on the house and I think I’m seeing something weird, may be one of those guys the old lady was talking about, although I’m not completely sure yet.

[Scrambling noises can be heard from Lederman’s radio]

Lederman: You better not be jesting Jerry, tell me what you’re seeing.

Jerry: Yeah, so, uhhh… Mike ended his shift, woke me up to take his place while he took a nap. I watched the house for a while, nothing weird there; Mrs. Donovan was already sleeping, I think. But, get this: right when I was about to leave, I turned around, and right there just at the edge of the street-light, I saw it: a man in a black suit just sitting there on a bench, completely still.

[Lederman can he heard placing the radio in between his shoulder and ear, likely to grab a notebook]

Lederman: Alright, tell me all you can about him, how he looks, what he might be doing, everything.

Jerry: Well… He is kinda far away but I’ll do my best. He is wearing a black business suit, that much I know. He is bald, like, very bald, his head is almost shining from how pale it looks.

Lederman: No hat?

Jerry: None at all. I can’t tell from here but I think he may be wearing shades.

Lederman: Shades? At 3 in the morning? Why?

Jerry: I don't know man, ask Mike? Some people think they look good, I guess. And as I said, I think they are shades. I just can’t make out his eyes, it's all dark around them, so he has to be wearing shades or something.

Lederman: Can you see him holding any weapon? A gun? Anything that could help us know who he is?

Jerry: I can’t see anything like that so- What the hell?

Lederman: What happened? You need me to call central?

Jerry: No, it's just that, he is gone.

Lederman: Gone how? You were just looking at him moments ago.

Jerry: I have no idea! He was there one moment ago, and now he is gone. He just vanished or something.

Lederman: Vanished? Are you completely sure you weren't looking away while talking to me and lost sight of him? You can be very clumsy about those types of things.

Jerry: Yes Jake. I am very sure I didn’t mess it up. I don’t know, I guess I’ll call again if I see anything else come up. Good night.

Additional Information:

The day following these recordings, at 14:33 PM, Mrs. Donovan was found hanging from a noose in the house’s master bedroom following repeated failed attempts by Officers Mike and Jerry to contact her. Due to a lack of conflicting evidence of a break-in, the case was considered a suicide, although no clear motive of suicide note could be found within the house.

On the other hand, Mr. Donovan never returned home, and his whereabouts are still unknown to this day, as is the identity of the man seen during the previous night.

Participants:

• Agent Mark Vivar
• Three (3) RPC-849-A Instances [Shortened as E-1, E-2, and E-3]

Foreword:

Agent Mark Vivar was part of a test with RPC-███ in regards to the limits of time-displacing properties, having sent himself to 1946 within an isolated area of the Arizona desert as to cause the least amount of disturbances. The following is the recovered footage from Vivar’s body camera.

[Following the activation of RPC-███, Agent Vivar is seen having been displaced towards the desired location according to the temporal metrics provided by his equipment.]

[As Agent Vivar turns around he spots what appears to be 3 faceless humanoid entities in formal attire digging a hole in the ground. Next to one of the instances is a long plastic bag of unknown content.]

[Before he can react, one of the instances spots Agent Vivar, which then alerts the rest of the entities, causing them to cease work and adopt a straight position.]

E-1: Simon said he expected your appearance. He thought, however, that you would have arrived sooner.

[Agent Vivar, due to the lack of aggressive behavior from the entities, slowly approaches them, ensuring they are fully captured by the camera.]

Vivar: Who?

E-2: Simon says that isn't of interest to you. Instead, he warns you of entering this time uninvited again, we are currently busy.

Vivar: Why am I not allowed in this time period? How did you know I was coming? Who is Simon?

E-3: Simon said that he still has plans during this time, and would prefer to stay undisturbed.

E-1: Simon said you already came here, there was no need to know.

E-2: Simon says he is not yet, he will. But for now, he is only a thought, unlike after.

Vivar: What does any of these mean? Who are you, people?

E-2: Simon says that all questions shall be answered within time to come. For now.

[E-2 takes out a small book from his pocket]

E-2: Simon said you would need this.

[Before Agent Vivar can answer, he is hit by an unknown entity from behind, falling unconscious, breaking his recording device in the process.]

Additional Information:

Agent Vivar woke up approximately 3 hours later within a small town in the area’s proximity, after which he was able to return to the present time. The reason as to why he was not terminated by the entities is unknown.

Following a close inspection of the area depicted in the recording, a tree was found in the location where the entities were originally digging. The skeleton of what was later confirmed to have been a female in her mid-30s was found 6 meters underground. The identity of this woman, alongside the reason for her homicide, remains unsolved. The only salvaged item was a pendant holding half a heart.

Multiple similar cases, with varying outcomes, have occurred to personnel utilizing temporal displacing anomalies or technology, and are now required to read this document before utilizing them.

The following is a list of all presumed manifestations of RPC-849 or actions/events that might have been caused by it. This list is to be constantly updated.

1955: During a speech by former US president, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 3 figures within the crowd were described in a manner that matches the making of RPC-849-B instances. The reason for their appearance within this speech is unknown.

1940 - Present Day: Civilian reports of RPC-849-B instances, alongside -C, have become common over the decades, evolving into a type of urban legend to the relief of the Authority. Manifestations do not show any type of correlation with one another, as do the actions performed during them. An investigation into these events is ongoing.

1970(?) - Present Day: A symbol commonly known as “Cool S” or “Stussy S” began appearing around this time period, sharing an almost 1:1 similarity to the symbol worn by all RPC-849 instances. This symbol was quickly adopted into American pop culture and appeared commonly in places such as elementary schools. The reasoning behind the spread, creation, or meaning of said symbol is unknown, but has been recently theorized to be a form of “cultural conditioning” to an image usually associated with RPC-849-1.

Unknown Date of Origin - Present Day: The game known as “Simon says” is one of the most recognizable aspects of RPC-849. The origin of this game, much like the “Cool S” is unknown, and has caused researchers, due to the common appearance of RPC-849 instances within different time periods, and their awareness of time travel, to believe that the game itself, might have also been created by RPC-849 itself as a form of cultural and mental conditioning. Some argue this theory to be outlandish, thinking that it is the other way around, with RPC-849 having based its language around the game.

1984: During an investigative mission within the AFRICOM region, Authority personnel⁸ found what appeared to be a “well-dressed man” within their travel towards Ethiopia. Before contact could be made, the instance, now considered to be RPC-849-C, opened fire to the truck, killing one ASF unit, and injuring 3 Research personnel. Before the remaining ASF unit could react, RPC-849-C had already vanished. The reason for this attack is unknown.

1998: It was made known by Authority assets within Nucorp Industries that, a few months prior, a singular RPC-849-A instance have appeared within the Nucorp offices with the intent to buy an abandoned observatory under their ownership. It is unknown why RPC-849 bought this specific observatory, as no signs of usage or restoration within it have yet been seen.

2004: On September the 4th, 2004, 2 RPC-849-B instances were caught on camera entering a bank in Brooklyn, New York, in which they retracted the funds from 5 different bank accounts, amounting to a total of 5 million US dollars. These bank accounts had been made the same day the bank was inaugurated and has been collecting interest ever since. All 5 accounts were found to have been made under false identities.

Foreword:

The following is a recording/interview recovered from a package sent to Site-002. The recording came within a VHS tape, titled “Simon Says Stop.” Being recorded from the POV of Agent Emilio Garcia.⁹

The location in which this recording took place is still unknown.

[The camera, apparently attached to Agent Garcia’s chest, is currently pointing towards his legs. The floor seems to be made completely out of concrete, and Agent Garcia appears to be tied down by both feet and hands to a metal chair. He is naked and not moving.]

[Steps can be heard coming from the right side of the camera’s view. This seems to cause distress in Agent Garcia, who starts shaking around the chair and attempting to scream, being muffled by what can be theorized to be a rope.]

Unknown: Good morning Mr. Garcia! Another beautiful day in the Head Quarters. How are you doing?

[The unknown entity enters the frame, revealing it to be RPC-849-C. Having brought a chair with it and now sitting in front of Agent Garcia.]

RPC-849-C: Well, Mr. Garcia, I think we are ready for our interview, aren’t we?

[Agent Garcia attempts to say something, but is muffled by the rope]

RPC-849-C: Oh, my apologies.

[RPC-849-C approaches Agent Garcia, making him shake around his chair as he gets closer. RPC-849-C then takes the rope out of his mouth and throws it off-view.]

Agent Garcia: Y-Yes, yes, I am ready, just please d-don’t touch me.

RPC-849-C: Please Mr. Garcia, we are all friends here! Now, like we practiced these past few days…

Agent Garcia: W-Why are you people doing all of this?

RPC-849-C: Interesting question! You may think that we are just doing random things, Mr. Garcia. Nonsensical even. I couldn’t blame you, as you do not possess the needed context to understand the reasoning behind them. We haven’t given many hints to your people these past decades either.

Agent Garcia: And w-what wou- would that be. No, wait!

[RPC-849-C gets up from its chair and begins to punch Agent Garcia on his face and stomach several times.]

RPC-849-C: THAT'S NOT WHAT WE PRACTICED FOR. SIMON SAYS, SAY “AND WHAT WOULD THE CONTEXT BE.”

Agent Garcia: A-And wha- what would the context be…

RPC-849-C: Another great question, this is quite the interesting interview we are having, Mr. Garcia. The context is Simon of course! He knows what needs to happen, and we just follow suit, like we always have. Like we will always do.

Agent Garcia: And… W-Why are you people doing as he says?

RPC-849-C: You see, Mr. Garcia, we aren’t doing what he says. We are doing what he will say, if you understand me, he-

Agent Garcia: I-I don't.

RPC-849-C: YOU ARE NOT MEANT TO RESPOND TO A RHETORICAL QUESTION.

[Agent Garcia looks down while trembling and breathing heavily.]

RPC-894-C: As I was saying, he is not “he” yet, he is not “here” yet. But he will, and he wants to make sure of it. Now you say…

Agent Garcia: H-He isn’t here and he yet?

RPC-849-C: Always so inquisitive, Mr. Garcia, no wonder they put YOU to work studying us. [RPC-849-C begins laughing for several seconds] He has not come yet this time, but he has in the past. The sage with fountains at his shoulders, the accursed one, he who fell from the sky like a bleeding star, he who shattered the heavens with his spear, he who burned the great city and all those holy! Many things Mr. Garcia, so many things, some of which you may worship already, although, some details are better left in the dark…

[Agent Garcia remains unresponsive]

RPC-849-C: Is something wrong, Mr. Garcia? Did you forget your line?

Agent Garcia: A-And what are “you”? What are the pe- the people we have seen all these years?

RPC-849-C: Very good! You see, we weren’t always the men of Simon. You can say we all were… borrowed. From another place, from another time, from another thing. And so we’ve remained. And the things we do, we do them because we have to do them. I’m only slightly different, but one in the same nonetheless. Now…

Agent Garcia: W-Why?

RPC-849-C: Sorry? I couldn’t hear that.

Agent Garcia: W-Why are you doing this to innocent people? Why ar- are you doing this to me? What is that you want? What are you trying to achieve?…

RPC-849-C: Oh Mr. Garcia… We were doing so well.

[RPC-849-C grabs his chair and sits directly in front of Agent Garcia. It begins touching his face, causing Garcia to tremble]

RPC-849-C: I thought we got to understand each other these days, Mr. Garcia. Innocence is not an important factor in the big scheme of things, you see. Everyone has a part to do in this play, as do you.

Agent Garcia: Please… Please just let me go, I swear I’ll never look into your people ever again, please, please I’ll do any-

RPC-849-C: I’m sorry I can’t do that, Mr. Garcia. I brought you here to do your part in this play, to send a message: stop bothering us. Your people cannot keep everything contained Mr. Garcia. This world, this poor world… It is far too chaotic for that to be doable anymore. Maybe there was a day where this was all possible to be kept hidden, but that time is far gone now. I am very sorry that it must end this way Mr. Garcia, I only ask for your understanding.

[RPC-849-C looks directly into the camera.]

RPC-849-C: Look for the Star of Bethlehem, and you will know we mean true. Now, it's time to say goodbye Mr. Garcia.

Additional Information:

Following the delivery of this recording, research into the identity and proper classification of RPC-849-1 began with the data collected from RPC-849-C’s commentaries. It should be noted that in December of the same year, an astronomical event regarding the alignment of Jupiter and Saturn to Earth, commonly believed to have been the origin of the “ Star of Bethlehem” occurred. No records of birth from any individual named “Simon” nor abnormal events were able to be collected during this period.

The whereabouts of Agent Garcia and his fate are still unknown to this day.