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SCP-001 (When Day Breaks)

SCP-001, also known as "When Day Breaks," is one of the most well-known and unsettling entries in the SCP Foundation's fictional universe. It presents a scenario where the sun has undergone a profound and devastating transformation, causing widespread and catastrophic changes to life on Earth. Below is a detailed description of SCP-001 - When Day Breaks:

Item: SCP-001

Object Class: Apollyon

Special Containment Procedures: Due to the nature of SCP-001, containment is currently impossible. Instead, containment efforts focus on restricting information about SCP-001 from the general public. Foundation operatives work to censor and remove information, photographs, and any media related to SCP-001 from public access. This includes internet censorship and amnestic treatment for individuals who have been exposed to SCP-001.

Description: SCP-001 - When Day Breaks describes a world where a catastrophic anomaly has occurred involving the sun. In this altered reality, the sun emits intense, deadly radiation that disintegrates organic matter upon contact. This includes all living organisms, including humans, animals, and plants.

Key elements of SCP-001 - When Day Breaks include:

1. The Sun: The sun itself has changed, emitting an anomalous form of radiation that affects the surface of the Earth. It appears as though the sun has become a sentient or intelligent entity with malevolent intent.

2. Transformation: When a living organism is exposed to sunlight, they undergo a horrifying transformation. Their body gradually disintegrates into a semi-fluid, wax-like substance. This process is extremely painful and irreversible, leaving the affected individual in a perpetual state of agony.

3. Survivors: A small number of survivors exist in this world. They have either adapted to living in darkness or have found ways to shield themselves from sunlight. These survivors must avoid all sunlight and live in isolated, underground communities.

4. Communication: Some survivors have reported that they can still communicate through written or electronic means, as long as they remain in darkness. They share information and their experiences with the outside world in the hopes that someone might find a way to reverse the effects of SCP-001.

5. Exploration: The SCP Foundation has attempted to send robotic probes into the sunlight to gather more information about the changed world. However, these probes have been destroyed by the sun's radiation.

SCP-001 - When Day Breaks is notable for its existential horror and the bleak, hopeless nature of the scenario it presents. It's considered one of the most haunting and unsettling entries in the SCP Foundation's database, showcasing the Foundation's efforts to understand and mitigate the catastrophic effects of the anomaly while struggling with the inevitability of its own demise.Please note that this information is based on the SCP Foundation's fictional universe and is not a representation of real-world science or events.