LOCKDOWN Procedures

SCENARIO 1: Chaos Insurgency (CI) Infiltration or Break-In

Threat Level: HIGH – Hostile Forces Infiltrating the Facility
Objective: Prevent intelligence leaks, safeguard critical staff, and protect SCP data.

Procedure:

1. Immediate Lockdown of the Research Wing – All researchers are to seal themselves in secure labs or safe zones. Access to data servers is restricted to Level 4+ personnel only.
   
   

2. Secure Digital Assets – Encrypt or purge sensitive research files in accordance with Protocol RS-DELTA-9 if physical security is compromised.
   
   

3. Evacuate Level 2 & 3 Personnel – Under armed escort (if available), lower-clearance staff are to evacuate to designated bunker zones. If not possible, shelter in place.
   
   

4. Deny CI Access to SCP Knowledge – All personnel are authorized to disable terminals or destroy local hard drives if CI contact is imminent.
   
   

5. Do Not Engage Hostiles – Research staff are non-combatants. Only Foundation Security or Mobile Task Force (MTF) units are authorized to respond directly.
   
   

SCENARIO 2: SCP Containment Breach

Threat Level: Variable – Depends on SCP Involved
Objective: Minimize loss of life, prevent spread of anomalous effects, and maintain observation.

Procedure:

1. Evacuate or Shelter Based on Breach Location – If the breach is outside the Research Wing, remain in place under lockdown. If within, evacuate along the posted SCP Evacuation Routes.
   
   

2. Activate Emergency Lab Shields – Research labs with Level 3+ SCP storage should initiate automated defense seals to contain anomaly.
   
   

3. Report All Visual or Behavioral Changes – Immediately log SCP behavior or effects encountered and transmit to Site Command. This data may inform recontainment efforts.
   
   

4. Do Not Attempt Recontainment – Only authorized MTF or Containment Specialists are cleared for direct SCP engagement.
   
   

5. Assist Medical & Security Teams Remotely – Researchers with medical or SCP-specific knowledge may be called upon via comms to provide insight or treatment procedures.
   
   

SCENARIO 3: Site Failsafe Activation (Nuclear Warhead / Site Destruction)

Threat Level: CRITICAL – Catastrophic Containment Failure or Hostile Takeover
Objective: Ensure the knowledge and key staff of the Foundation survive. Prevent anomalous data or entities from leaving the site.

Procedure:

1. Evacuate Immediately to Designated Escape Routes – Each Research Division member must follow their assigned failsafe escape path. Do not deviate or return for equipment.
   
   

2. Secure Black Box Drives – Level 3 and 4 researchers must take portable drives (SCP Data Capsules) containing core research logs to designated off-site locations.
   
   

3. Medical & Security Escort Priority – Injured research staff are to be triaged and escorted only if delay will not compromise mission success.
   
   

4. Obey Self-Termination Orders – If capture by hostile forces or breach by world-ending SCPs is imminent, Level 4 personnel are authorized to initiate Protocol Thanatos.
   
   

5. Remain in Radio Contact Until Out of Range – Communications must be maintained until total facility loss. Relay research integrity status to Overwatch Command.
   
   

Final Reminders:

• Follow all verbal and written orders from Site Command during lockdowns.
  
  

• Do not act independently unless under duress or granted clearance to do so.
  
  

• Foundation knowledge must be preserved above all else — personnel are replaceable; data is not.