Item #: FOC-071

Object Class: Arcane

Name: Temporal Cell

Containment Protocols: FOC-071 is to be contained within a designated empty containment cell, measuring 3 meters by 3 meters in size. The containment cell must remain devoid of any objects or furnishings. The cell is to be constructed with reinforced materials to prevent unintended tampering or damage. FOC-071 is to be continuously monitored via outer-cell observation and surveillance cameras to ensure its integrity and to track any temporal displacements that may occur.

Access to FOC-071 is restricted to personnel with Level 4 clearance or higher, and entry is only permitted for the purpose of authorized testing and research. Tests involving FOC-071 must receive prior approval from the Apex Directive Assembly (ADA) and are subject to strict guidelines outlined in Directive ADA-071. Additionally, tests are not to be conducted within a 5-foot radius of the anomaly to prevent accidental activation.

Description: FOC-071 appears as an empty containment cell with dimensions measuring 3 meters by 3 meters. Despite its outward appearance, FOC-071 possesses an anomalous property that allows individuals who step into the cell to be transported to a different point in time within the range of 0 BC and 1000 AD. Notably, the temporal displacement occurs while maintaining the exact physical position of the individual within the cell.

Temporal shifts caused by FOC-071 have been observed to be instantaneous, and individuals who have experienced the displacement report feeling a momentary disorienting sensation akin to teleportation. Upon arrival at the temporal destination, the individual resumes their position within the cell, effectively "replacing" their past self.

The exact mechanism by which FOC-071 achieves temporal displacement remains unknown, and its connection to the broader concepts of spacetime manipulation is a subject of ongoing research.

Incident Log:

Incident Log 071-1:
Date: [REDACTED]
Description: Unauthorized Testing Attempt

Details: On [REDACTED], Researcher [REDACTED] attempted an unauthorized test involving FOC-071 without obtaining prior approval from the ADA. The researcher entered the containment cell with the intention of conducting a temporal displacement test. The incident resulted in an unintended temporal shift, transporting Researcher [REDACTED] to an unknown point in time.
Outcome: Researcher [REDACTED] failed to return to the present timeline, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The incident prompted a thorough review of security protocols and reinforced the importance of adhering to ADA directives.

Incident Log 071-2:
Date: [REDACTED]
Description: Temporal Displacement Anomaly 

Details: During routine surveillance of FOC-071, security personnel observed a sudden temporal displacement anomaly within the containment cell. The event was characterized by a rapid flash of light and an abrupt change in the appearance of the cell's interior.
Outcome: Upon investigation, it was determined that the anomaly corresponded to a documented historical event in which an individual from the past temporarily materialized within the cell. The event lasted for approximately 5 seconds before the individual dematerialized, returning to their original time period. The incident highlighted the potential for unintended temporal shifts and emphasized the need for vigilant monitoring.

Note: Given the unpredictable nature of FOC-071's temporal effects, the Apex Directive Assembly stresses the importance of exercising caution and conducting tests with the utmost consideration for the potential consequences of altering historical timelines. The paradoxes and ethical implications associated with temporal manipulation require meticulous evaluation before any further experiments are authorized.