Anomaly Classification System

This page describes the Anomaly Classification System, which categorizes SCPs based on containment difficult and risk.

SECTION 1 — OBJECT CLASS

Object Class designates an SCP based on its difficulty to contain and predictability within containment, rather than their inherent ability to endanger life (see Risk Class). This is the primary classification and you may already be somewhat familiar with them.

SAFE

Anomalies classified Safe has properties or behavior that is generally understood, and can't escape or harm others while contained on its own.

Containment procedures are generally straightforward and behavior is predictable.

EUCLID

Anomalies classified Euclid has properties or behavior that isn't fully understood or is unpredictable, but won't easily escape basic containment on its own.

Containment procedures may be adjusted over time.

KETER

Anomalies classified Keter has properties or behavior that allows it to easily escape and/or harm others despite basic containment on its own.

Containment procedures are not always effective, may need to be particularly specialized, and consistently revisited and improved over time.

ESOTERIC

Anomalies classified Esoteric has properties or behavior that defy standard classification and may be outright uncontainable.

Esoteric anomalies often behave or act entirely outside the Foundation's knowledge and containment capabilities.

SECTION 2 — RISK CLASS

Risk Class designates an SCP based on its risk of bodily harm or death, directly or by creating situations where such is possible.

NOTICE

Notice Class anomalies are generally deemed "low-risk".

WARNING

Warning Class anomalies are generally deemed "medium-risk".

CRITICAL

Critical Class anomalies are generally deemed "high-risk".

The considerations for Notice Class are:

The anomaly has non-existent effects on organisms, or such effects lack negative outcomes on the subject.

The considerations for Warning Class are:

The anomaly has effects on organisms that are likely to manifest which carry negative outcomes for the subject, or is only lethal in specific circumstances.
The anomaly can create potentially dangerous situations or circumstances. (ex. 1162 providing a Class-D with a weapon.)

The considerations for Critical Class are:

The anomaly has often unavoidable or guaranteed effects on organics that are almost always lethal.

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