Item #: FOC-097
Object Class: Docile
Name: The Clock
Containment Protocols: FOC-097 is to be stored within a secure containment chamber at Site M. The chamber must be equipped with specialized mechanisms for winding and adjusting the clock's hands. Access to FOC-097 is restricted to Level 2 personnel and above, and any experiments or adjustments involving the clock's hands must receive prior approval from the Site M Containment Supervisor. Observations and experiments involving FOC-097 should be conducted in controlled settings to prevent unintended consequences. Periodic calibration of the clock's mechanisms is essential to maintain its accurate operation.
Description: FOC-097 is a docile class anomaly in the form of an golden antique clock with intricate engravings adorning its wooden casing. The clock's hands move in a rhythmic pattern, resembling the passage of time observed in conventional clocks. However, FOC-097 possesses an extraordinary property known as Probability Projection, granting it the capability to influence probabilities within its immediate vicinity.
When the clock's hands move in their distinct rhythm, they project an anomalous influence that modulates probabilities based on preset conditions. Unlike direct manipulation of events, Probability Projection magnifies or diminishes the likelihood of specific outcomes according to predetermined criteria. The clock's hands can be adjusted to specific positions, allowing containment personnel to control the projected probabilities.
Observations and experimentation have revealed that FOC-097's influence spans a radius of approximately 10 meters from the clock. This range encompasses the area in which the probabilities of events are affected by the clock's projection. The potency of Probability Projection is maximized when the clock's hands are set to particular positions corresponding to significant astronomical configurations. For instance, aligning the clock's hands with specific celestial events, such as lunar eclipses or planetary alignments, amplifies the anomalous effect's intensity.
It is crucial to note that FOC-097 does not directly alter the outcomes of events but rather subtly shifts the likelihood of their occurrence. The clock's influence is subject to the inherent uncertainty of probability, and its effects are not absolute. Consequently, containment personnel must exercise caution when employing Probability Projection for experimental or practical purposes. The anomalous capabilities of FOC-097 provide unique opportunities for controlled experimentation, scientific inquiry, and analysis of the nature of probability itself.