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Tier: 9-B | At least 9-A, likely higher | At least 2-A, likely Low 1-C, possibly higher This is considered normal, and any change in this behavior should be reported to the acting HMCL supervisor on duty.
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Personnel report sounds of scraping stone originating from within the container when no one is present inside.
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In the event of an attack, personnel are to observe Class 4 hazardous object containment procedures. Object is reported to attack by snapping the neck at the base of the skull, or by strangulation. Personnel assigned to enter container are instructed to alert one another before blinking. Line of sight must not be broken at any time with SCP-173. The object cannot move while within a direct line of sight. SCP-173 is animate and extremely hostile. It is constructed from concrete and rebar with traces of Krylon brand spray paint. What no one knew was that the reverse of this effect was also true the Koitern would not kill any who met his gaze, but none whose gaze he met could kill him. Unfortunately, no one could meet his eyes forever. Few tried it, and they found it to be true. That some force of mutual defiance stayed the hand of death. It was said that he would not kill you so long as you met his gaze.