 Item number SCP-018-DE Object Class, Euclid Special Containment Procedures SCP-018-DE is to be stored in a Class IV locker equipped with alarm systems. The locker is gas-tight and, as a precaution against unauthorized access, is flooded with the highly toxic and mask-breaking security gas G232SFD-E, which is removed in case of authorized access. Admission to SCP-018-DE requires approval by 044. The room is kept under surveillance using CCTV cameras lacking microphones, which are monitored by two independent illiterate guards incapable of lip-reading or any sign language. Guards are to remain unaware of the content and effect of SCP-018-DE. If they detect an unauthorized access attempt, they are to release G232SFD-E into the room in which the locker is located. Its personnel and possession of SCP-018-DE are to be terminated instantly and without making any prior contact. SCP-018-DE may only be transported by a remote-controlled robot. Unauthorized use of SCP-018-DE is to be prevented by any and all means. Description SCP-018-DE is a piece of paper which has been cut approximately to an A5 format using scissors. It is printed with text in German declaring that the owner of the object quote may do that. It contains no evidence as to either the creator or the source of the object. The signature is indecipherable. The reverse side of the object is blank. If the individual in possession of SCP-018-DE is asked to justify themselves or is caught committing a crime and shows SCP-018-DE, all people within 4 meters become convinced that the possessor of SCP-018-DE was authorized to act as they did. This effect also manifests in people who become aware of SCP-018-DE's content within 10 minutes, be it via radio, media, or by being told so by other affected. This effect is permanent and only reversible by the administration of amnestics. Affected individuals will try to justify the act to those not affected and even attempt to protect the culprit with their lives and by using deadly force. The urge to protect the possessor of SCP-018-DE rises with the degree of contempt by authorities, media, and the general public for the subject. If SCP-018-DE is stolen or lost, the effect on all individuals affected by the possessor vanishes within 48 hours and they become aware of the severity of the possessor's crimes as well as their own. In the event that the former possessor regains possession of SCP-018-DE, it can be used again. If it is regained before 48 hours have elapsed, the effect persists among all individuals still affected. If SCP-018-DE is voluntarily relinquished to somebody else, the effect also persists. A person gaining possession of SCP-018-DE will promptly become aware of its primary effect and feel an urge to use it. Addendum 1 This is a list of crimes and security breaches committed by multiple individuals with the help of SCP-018-DE. 247 cases of theft of goods, each worth below 1,000 euros. 12 cases of theft of goods, each worth between 1,000 and 100,000 euros. Two cases of bank robbery, with captured goods worth approximately 4 million euros. Seven cases of unauthorized access to the women's showers at a gym. One case of rape. Three cases of murder of non-foundation personnel. Four cases of theft of anomalous objects in the possession of the Foundation in Germany. The release of SCP-018-DE neutralized. The theft of SCP-018-DE regained. Leaking of 8 terabytes of data from the Foundation's database neutralized. The murder of 04-DE. Data Expunged. Addendum 2 On the grounds of the danger posed by 018-DE falling into the wrong hands, I propose the neutralization of the object. Seriously, it's just paper. That much is proven. It burns. I know, we secure, we contain, we protect. But that thing has cost us an 04 already. How many others will have to die? Dr. Schwab What about using SCP-018-DE for our goals instead? The GOC, authorities, politicians, and all the other nutjobs wouldn't pose a problem anymore. We would just need trustworthy people and a failsafe emergency plan. Dr. Brunenberg Dr. Schwab's motion is hereby denied. The special containment procedures are sufficient. Just because it burns doesn't mean it's destructible. Just think of SCP-682, which gets stronger with every attempt to destroy it. And trust me, you as the project manager do not want something like that. That's why we only neutralize SCPs in the case of an extreme emergency. Before you ask, no, it will stay Euclid. Dr. Brunenberg's proposal is currently not in contemplation, but we will keep it an open option. 04-4