Item #: FOC-096
Object Class: Docile
Name: Displacement Board
Containment Protocols: FOC-096 is to be kept within a standard containment chamber at Site M. The chamber should be furnished with a durable table and chairs, allowing for ease of access to the chess board. Personnel entering the containment chamber for testing or observation are required to obtain Level 2 security clearance and must be accompanied by at least one additional staff member for supervision. No experimentation involving FOC-096 is to be conducted without prior approval from Site M's Containment Supervisor.
Description: FOC-096 is a docile class anomaly manifesting as a standard-sized, ornately crafted chess board constructed from fine wood. Despite its outwardly conventional appearance, the board possesses anomalous properties related to the interactions that occur upon it. The board's playing surface comprises alternating dark and light squares, arranged in the typical 8x8 grid pattern.
The anomaly's effect becomes evident when chess pieces are moved across the board's surface. Each move made by a chess piece—representing one of the six types: pawn, rook, knight, bishop, queen, or king—elicits distinct tangible effects within the immediate vicinity of the chess board. The nature and extent of these effects correspond to the specific abilities attributed to each chess piece type:
Pawn: The movement of a pawn generates a small tangible object on an adjacent square. The size and composition of the object vary and may include items such as coins, trinkets, or minor tools.
Rook: The rook's trajectory causes a localized displacement of objects in its vicinity. Items are shifted by a small distance, usually a few inches, along a linear path corresponding to the rook's movement.
Knight: The knight's unique L-shaped movement initiates the appearance of faint, fleeting visual illusions in the surrounding area. These illusions last only for a brief moment before dissipating.
Bishop: The movement of the bishop results in the temporary alteration of lighting conditions in the immediate vicinity. A subtle, ethereal glow envelops the board, casting intriguing shadows and patterns.
Queen: The queen's versatile movement prompts a harmonious chime that resonates softly within the containment chamber. The chime possesses a soothing quality and can have a calming effect on nearby personnel.
King: The king's stately movement induces a localized shift in air pressure, akin to a gentle breeze that sweeps across the board's surface.
The chess pieces themselves remain unaffected by the anomaly, and their movements are in accordance with standard chess rules. While FOC-096's abilities are seemingly harmless, the potential for unintended consequences and misuse necessitates cautious handling and observation. To this end, all experimentation involving FOC-096 must be conducted under controlled conditions, and personnel should be vigilant to detect any unexpected side effects that may arise from the anomaly's interactions.
While its abilities are not inherently dangerous, they warrant careful containment and monitoring to prevent any potential complications or unauthorized experimentation.