Item #: EA-017
Object Class: Hazardous
Name: Mechanical Memory
Containment: EA-017 is contained within Outpost Theta in a secure wooden box measuring 2 meters by 1 meter. The box is labeled "FRAGILE" and "HANDLE WITH CARE" to deter unauthorized personnel from tampering with it. Access to the containment area is restricted to Level 3 personnel and above.
Regular monitoring of the box's integrity is required to ensure that no damage or breaches occur. Personnel interacting with EA-017 must wear protective gear and undergo psychological evaluations before and after exposure. Any breaches or instances of unauthorized memory retention must be reported immediately for containment and neutralization procedures.
Profile: EA-017 poses a significant hazard due to its anomalous properties and unpredictable effects on individuals. It appears as a disfigured, rotting, mechanical robot, although its exact physical form remains mostly unknown. Test subjects exposed to EA-017 have provided limited descriptions, noting a wide jaw, a predominantly wooden outer shell, and a simple shape. However, attempts to gather further information through interviews have proven futile, as individuals are only able to remember EA-017 when directly observing it.
The anomalous property of EA-017 renders it impossible to recall any details about its appearance or nature unless actively observed. Consequently, interviews with affected subjects yield no valuable information, as their memories of the anomaly are immediately erased upon cessation of direct observation. Furthermore, any attempt to remember or discuss EA-017 after exposure results in dire consequences, with subjects facing immediate termination through [DATA CENSORED].
Addendum - Audio Log
Dr. ██████: Good morning, T-[REDACTED]. Can you tell us about your recent exposure to EA-007?
T-[REDACTED]: Um, exposure? I'm not sure what you're talking about.
Dr. ██████: You were part of the observation team yesterday. We need to understand what you experienced.
T-[REDACTED]: I... I don't remember anything. It's all blank.
Dr. ██████: Please, try to recall anything, no matter how small.
T-[REDACTED]: I... I can't. There's nothing there. Just emptiness.
Dr. ██████: Understood. Thank you, T-[REDACTED].
T-[REDACTED]: Wait... I... I remember... [DATA CENSORED]
[END OF TRANSCRIPT. T-[REDACTED] was terminated by unknown means immediately following the interview.]
