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Credits
Title: Manhattan Crisis Hub
Author: ©︎ All "9.11" contributors
Year Created: 2020
For our international readers: content warnings and a message
From all of us involved in the "Manhattan Crisis" series, a message and an apology to international readers, especially those who are American.
These works involves the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. I am certain that some of our overseas readers were victims not only of this incident, but of terrorism in general. If there is a risk of you suffering mental or physical illness because of reading these works, we ask that you do not proceed further.
The real attacks caused the deaths of 2,977 people of many diverse cultures, including 24 of our Japanese citizens, and uncountable injuries. As both authors and neighbors, we must continually remind ourselves that 9/11 is as sensitive to you in the US as Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Fukushima are to us in Japan.
The authors wish to use this opportunity to provide our deepest condolences in light of this hub page being translated into English, thanks to the efforts of many people. We wish to provide our deepest condolences to the terrorist attacks' victims and my sympathies to affected families. And from then to now, we give our heartfelt gratitude and respect to all heroes worldwide who are hard at work combating terrorism.
Last but certainly not least, by using 9/11 as our subject matter, we are using "Manhattan Crisis" as "the origin of reconciling between the mundane public and paranormal communities" in 1998's alternate history. We hope that this work will further the SCP community's cultural exchanges.
Story
"However, the three planes heading for Manhattan dove into the World Trade Center (WTC), and immediately after, the Manhattan area surrounding the WTC was transported into a hellish dimension."
"This frenzied day was just beginning."
"Situation update - the plane is speeding up - it's heading for the Twin Towers."
"If I am to believe these reports, the south side of the island is filled with ghosts and demons."
"The coalition is trying to set a nuclear explosion or worse against the anomalous space that’s swallowing up a million people."
"Prepare yourself, soldier; it’s time for your faith to shine bright!"
"We must not give up."
"That’s... That’s a witch. And a rather classical one, too."
"Hey, the crimson dark goes even deeper!"
"Thank you, everyone. From here on out, we’re in this together."
"How many times did you pray to God for this?"
"Now is the time to show them your magic."
"You’re just scared, that’s all."
"All order will return to chaos. All thanks to the utter hatred of the King."
"The point is, anything could’ve happened. Everything is unstable, everything is shaking."
" ‘The day that will come’ may already be here."
"Ah, I mean... Y-you really want a ride?"
Part 1/Part 2/Part 3
"What do you mean ‘say my name’, you satanic garbage? You shit devil, you childish general."
"We’re bringing the T-REX back to life. Then we’ll use him to scatter the demons and break through."
"Panic walks the black wilderness, Discord and Dread marching along."
"I felt the need to wash my hands on holy water, and wipe them on the clothes of a fellow priest or nun."
"Red children danced around a red fire, amidst a red forest."
"Rescue will surely come! So, until then, keep holding on!"
"Why do they find it necessary to involve citizens in threats against us..."
"Your future is soon to vanish."
Operation Callisto
"World supremacy must be given to those most beautiful."
"The certainties of humanity, which have been shaken following the collapse of Poland, must be rebuilt right here, right now."
"We will triumph."
"What was so bad about the Hudson River agreement?"
"I must never repeat their regret."
"That was your real job."
Codename "Altair"
"The frenzied day is already here."
"Another shifting moment in history carved into your memory."
"This film adaptation is a good chance to reflect once again upon the tragedy of the Manhattan Dimensional Collapse Event, and think of the people who fought in it."
And More...
Featured Groups and Characters
On September 11, 2001, Manhattan descended into hell.
Many people were caught in the crossfires of a large-scale, unprecedented paranormal terrorist attack.
Frenzy. Struggle. Chaos. Collapse. Retreat.
Protection. Rescue. Unity. Survival. Progress.
With everything going on, the otherworldly island blooms countless tales.
Here is a rundown of those who've left an impact on the Manhattan Crisis.
Foundation
Three years since the events of July 12th. A lot has changed since then.
For real? No, we haven’t changed.
Even with the rug pulled out and the curtains opened, the Foundation doesn't change.
The overseers of normalcy have but one job to do: protect the world, this city, and humanity from the anomalous.
- Alto Clef
"The cavalry’s here, motherfuckers."
As we're all aware, the Foundation’s problem child. Happened to be at the site during the terrorist attack, and thanks to his experience, Clef became the first commander of the Manhattan Rescue Team. Has some sort of deep connection with the Undersecretary of the GOC.
- Jack Bright
"Nope, we don’t have a hotline to the Foundation. Nor to the Kremlin."
Another problem child of the Foundation. He ended up involved in all this alongside Clef, and despite his reluctance, was entrusted to the position of provisional information director due to being the highest position on site...?
- Antonio Barclay
"Director, it’s an emergency."
Coordinator in charge of public relations who was involved in a case 3 years ago. In the middle of negotiating with the GOC at the UN headquarters when the event took place.
- Kim Irene
"If I am to believe these reports, the south side of the island is filled with ghosts and demons."
Containment Specialist for Site-310. Calm and professional.
- Fisherman O'Donnell
"It's settled. We save the civilians first."
Site-310’s Subdirector. May have a connection to the Church of the Broken God.
- Chelsea Eells
"Shit!"
Temporary Containment Director. Overwhelmed by the words and actions of problem children who can't read the room.
- Randall House
"Everything's okay. Sorta."
Head of the Occults Division, who was active in the former Las Vegas incident. Chasing after magical girls with MTF O-16. Excellent researcher with a specialty in negotiating with anomalies.
- Rudolf Pausemann
"These anomalies are getting outta hand!"
Accompanied MTF Z-23 as a response unit liaison. He’s a stubborn man who hates anomalies, perhaps due to many years of bitter experiences.
- Silver Kreuger
"Can’t these assholes read a map?"
Accompanied various MTFs as a response unit liaison. Experienced, but prone to thinking within the box.
- Justine Everwood
"Come on, you’ve got a visitor."
GoI research specialist, and expert in anomalous histology. Commands the raid party into the Twin Towers.
- Tilda Moose
"We’ve even contained God. We can do this."
Outstanding MTF director with vast knowledge in magic. In charge of retaking and defending Site-28, as well as commanding several MTFs.
- Gregory Pierce
"Everyone! This is the last stand! Follow me!"
Commander of MTF Π-1. Leads his troops into a three-day and three-night battle to defend Site-28, which holds numerous refugees, and is attacked by demon forces.
- Abraham Tompkins
"We affirm our duty as guardians of the people’s future."
Site-28’s director. Mobilizes all troops and personnel on site to defend isolated areas within the anomalous dimension until rescue arrives.
- Xenakis
"Someone able to use thaumaturgy, reality bending, or both is approaching Site-28!"
Staff of the Paracultural Division at Site-28. They attempt to build an anti-demon boundary using material from the Site’s library...
- Howard Packard
"Seems the city’s about to be roasted in a really flashy way."
Foundation-FBI liaison. Competent, but cynical, and not a fan of rules.
- Johnny Kurosaka
"It’s highly debatable, whether they’re normal people or not.
SCPS providence crew member. Witness to a major disaster off the west coast of Manhattan Island.
- Donald Crossman
"I’m sorry, Providence, can you repeat that?"
In charge of the Foundation Naval Command. Cannot believe the situation report they’re hearing.
- Andrew Stings
"The point is, anything could’ve happened."
Unknown material/inventory compiler. In charge of organizing Manhattan Chaos-related records, and is baffled by the mess.
- Arnold Nagase
"We promise to provide full support."
Senior researcher of the Department of Thaumaturgy. Dealing with the aftermath of the event.
- Sheldon Katz
Senior counsel, Legal Department. Forced to do rather difficult stuff by Dr. Bright in order to get the event all sorted out.
- Charles Gears
Site-17’s Director. Long-standing employee of the Foundation. Apparently, he has a daughter...?
- O5 Council
"We must not give up."
Also known as Overwatch. Decision-making body at the top of the Foundation, they are the ones who chose to oppose the GOC’s decision of destroying Manhattan until the very end.
- Mobile Task Force Γ-10 ("Balmung")
Manhattan Crisis Rescue Mission Task Force. [[[scp-1933-jp| Specializes] in dealing with anomalies. Mobilized at the start of the Crisis to help recover Site-28.
- Mobile Task Force Γ-119 ("Air Superiority")
Manhattan Crisis Rescue Mission Task Force. Excels in anti-air warfare, combatting the ferocious flying enemies during the Battle for Site 28.
- Mobile Task Force Ζ-23 ("Bacchus' Wine")
A Task Force stationed in Manhattan Island. During the Crisis, they go after the Insurgency and the gigantic divine entity they summoned.
- Mobile Task Force Η-44 ("Spiral Staircase")
A task force stationed in Manhattan Island. In the Crisis' early, chaotic days, they desperately attempted to retake NoHo...
- Mobile Task Force M-13 ("Ghostbusters")
Manhattan Crisis Rescue Mission Task Force. While skilled at taking on ghosts, they struggle against a wider variety of beings.
- Mobile Task Force Ν-7 ("Hammer Down")
The Main Task Force of the Manhattan Crisis Rescue mission. Raided One World Trade Center under Dr. Clef's command.
- Mobile Task Force Ο-16 ("Walpurgis")
Manhattan Crisis Rescue Mission Task Force. Cooperate with magical girls in order to help the people trapped inside the anomalous dimension.
- Mobile Task Force Π-1 ("City Slickers")
Stationary Task Force of Site-28. The entire Site was engulfed and isolated by the anomalous dimension.
- Mobile Task Force P-4 ("The Chorus")
Manhattan Crisis Rescue Mission Task Force. Escorted refugees from Manhattan's west side, assisting their escapes.
- Provisional Task Force F-15 ("The New Yorker")
Temporary task force, composed of volunteer Foundation personnel who were engulfed by the anomalous dimension. They continue their duty to protect civilians from the anomalous.
Global Occult Coalition
The Foundation's rivaling cousin. The anomalous world's former police.
Facing a crisis born within their reach, they remain resolute.
The Coalition hasn’t changed either, and are willing to take any measure available.
Raise the flames. For the peace and survival of humanity, we’ll sacrifice it all.
- D.C.al fine
"We’re a global coalition, agent."
Undersecretary of the Global Occult Coalition. Seems to have some sort of deep connection with Dr. Clef...?
- "Celesta"
"The Foundation is no longer our enemy."
Assistant Director. Takes over the Undersecretary while she’s attending the General Assembly of the United Nations, and brings the Council of 108 together.
- "Oud"
"It’ll take two days."
Kabul administrator. Young talent, but with a troublesome character.
- Major General Noriega
"Interesting... Very interesting."
PHYSICS Division High General, North American Section. Intelligent and cunning conspirator, with a sarcastic personality.
- Agrius Ordian
"Show the Chaos Insurgency how superior the Global Occult Coalition is."
PHYSICS Division member, air traffic controller. In charge of "Max Damage"’s tactical control.
- Ernest Vagan
"It’s no different from killing demons."
Member of the Council of 108’s member "The United Church of Satan, Scientist". Stubborn and obstinate.
- Astaf Rey Jahannam
"We can’t deny this united front."
Illuminated minerval of the Council of 108’s member "Bavarian Illuminati". Opportunistic.
- "Kowalski"
"Well then, let’s forge a future cooperation."
Member of the PSYCHE division, who was involved in the event from three years ago. Negotiates with the Foundation as a specially appointed ambassador.
- Howard McKenzie
"They come out of the ground like ants. Are these things what they call demons?
Soldier from Strike Team 9999 "Max Damage" Pilots the Mark VIII Ultra-Heavy Engagement Chassis "Harding". Callsign "How".
- "Weidmann"
"You’re the one who should be minding their own steps."
Leader of Strike Team 6350 "Hound Dog". Experienced soldier, but continually jinxes his subordinates.
*Strike Team 6350 "Hound Dog"
Anti-Biological Threat Strike Team of the GOC Far East Division. Equipped with combat-enhancing uniform. Hastily mobilized once the event took place.
- Strike Team 9100 "Metal Buck"
Anti-Large Scale Threat Strike Team of the GOC Far East Division. Equipped with an Ultra-Heavy Engagement Chassis. Stationed in Manhattan to protect the UN Headquarters.
- Strike Team 9999 "Max Damage"
Armored Strike Team equipped with 16 Ultra-Heavy Engagement Chassis. One of the strongest units of the Global Occult Coalition.
Chaos Insurgency
Writhing chaos. No one, not even us, knows their full intent.
Under Delta Command's cold mandates, they continue on their path of destruction, forcing many innocent people to take part in their chaos.
If you fear progression and believe in regression, move forward.
What used to be the Foundation will never allow mankind to enter the future's light.
- "Hime Akumu"
Class IV reality bender of the Teal Division. Can create cupcakes, and change/destroy their structure at will. Dangerous person who likes to exclusively create bomb cupcakes and destroy her enemies, although she’s also an extremely good spy.
- Vasiliy Kiriakov
Former agent of the GRU-P Division, agent of the Gamma Class, and Hime Akumu's bodyguard. Skilled soldier who is proficient in the use of many heavy firearms, including the multi-mounted handgun "Yolka". Witch hunting specialist.
- Cassian Jaruzelski
Gamma class agent in charge of material transportation for the munitions division. Massive amounts of munition and agents were moved into Manhattan for the attack.
- Silas Isaacs
Gamma class agent who specializes in disguises. A year before the Manhattan Dimensional Collapse Terrorist Attack, they fully demonstrated their skills in Leonidio, Greece by eradicating an anomalous race and stealing a divine entity.
- Faisal "Altair" Bashar
At the time of the terrorist attack, he was acting as a moderate civil rights activist from Egypt , but 24 years later he became the leader of an extremist terrorist organization based on the Summer Bird Thought League. Comes back to the moment the world changed through forbidden knowledge to destroy the cause of the tragedy that will befall his hometown in the future.
- Jacob Montauk
Member of the Theological Studies Department of the Chaos Insurgency, repaying his debt for them saving him from the Children of the Scarlet King. Has studied several divine entities in order to use them as weapons, and his development has been brought over to Manhattan. Has a brother working for the Foundation.
- Delta Command
Chaos Insurgency’s upper chain of command. Believed to be the equivalent of the Foundation’s O5 Council, their true identity remains a mystery.
- Discordia/Eris
Goddess of Discord and Conflict, as told in Ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Captured by the Insurgency a year ago in a terrorist attack in Greece, and descended into Manhattan as a gigantic entity composed of grotesque mythological creatures blended together. Referred to as UE-1109 by the Foundation and the Coalition.
- The Scarlet King
Old divinity that crawled out the immense abyss. Drawn to the war and chaos of Manhattan, it imperfectly manifests as UE-1110, an artificial garden that imitates nature.
- "Cocoon"
Juvenile version of an unknown divine entity that appeared on top of the One World Trade Center. Summoned and strengthened by a ritual of the Chaos Insurgency, it waits its hatching time while expanding the dimensions from where demons emerge. Known as UE-1111.
The Devil
"Abandon all hope, all ye who enter here!"
- Eblis
"Welcome all, to the audience room."
A mighty demon. Summoned by the Chaos Insurgency, and confined to the upper floors of the One World Trade Center after a "cocoon" took over its sovereignty and the demons it controls. In human form, takes the form of a voluptuous young woman.
Horizon Initiative
The abnormal has turned mundane, and the miraculous has become mere illusion. What can faith bring to the table?
The Initiative’s clergy has always faced this issue.
Now, peace has been disrupted, malicious forces overflow the city, and the people ask for salvation.
It's a time of tribulations. Rise, bear arms, and witness.
- Henry de Montfort
"Prepare yourself, soldier; it’s time for your faith to shine bright!"
Frontline Commander of "Project Malleus". Leading a group of Greek Orthodox warriors to fight demons in front of the UN Headquarters.
- Osama al-Qahtani.
"You’re not American? Iranian either? That’s good."
Commander of the 4th squad of the "Army of the Divine Revelation." Joined the jihad in the far away lands of Arabia, his men calling him "Emir". Was called by a different name back home...?
- Sybil Leyland
"As guardian of the children, I’ll do my best to take them back!"
Agent of the "Army of the Divine Revelation." Became a witch in the middle of the battlefield, fights to protect his friends.
- "Project Malleus"
Initiative Battle Force commanded by Henry de Montfort. Composed of the most faithful and aggresive sects of the Initiative.
- "Army of the Divine Revelation"
Rescue Party sent to New York by the Horizon Initiative. In charge of protecting the neighborhoods close to Manhattan Island from the approaching dimensional anomalies.
Church of the Broken God
In the past, God's holy body fell to pieces. The Church collapsed into parts too.
Deep within the trenches of long-standing divide, the cogs are still in a rough state, yet to be put together.
However, we have faith that this joint parish will bloom into a most holy union.
Live according to the beating of your own heart. For unity and reaching that unbreakable spirit.
- Nathan Fillmore
"I’m sure of it! I heard the rusting, creaking sound of His heart!
"Priest" of the Broken Church. While dealing with the opposing Mary Stussy and Marcus Sparks, they begin receiving refugees into the Jefferson Miller Church, which is in the middle of Manhattan. His encounter with a boy changed the fates of many people, the will of a certain person being passed then.
- Mary Stussy
"We must find other ways to resist it."
"Militant Faithful" in charge of military affairs of the Cogwork Orthodox Church. Belligerent and decision-oriented, she’s at odds with Marcus Sparks due to doctrine differences. Has a connection with Jefferson Miller, who the church is named after...
- Marcus Sparks
"They’re a goddamn douche."
Young man in charge of equipment at the Church of Maxwellism. A cautious engineer, he’s at odds with Mary Stussy due to doctrine differences, but also due to his particular family background.
- Birdeye
"Can I help you, sir?"
Paratechnological AI created by Prometheus Labs’ Project bardeen. Calls others "sir", and assists in the operation of SCP-2912-JP.
New York Police Department
Not everyone can adapt to change.
The police's duty to be an ally of the people is backfiring.
It should have been a normal day. But normality crumbles, revealing Hell.
Is there anything separating the police from the people, when faced with such an overwhelming anomaly?
- Edwin Cloves
NYPD, 17th Precinct Lieutenant. Worked on homicides linked to the Chicago Spirit.
- Murphy
NYPD, 17th Precinct Detective. Recently accused of corruption.
- Lucie
NYPD, 17th Precinct Detective. Graduated from Deer College.
- Lee
NYPD, 17th Precinct Detective. Originally a Rolling Stones fan, but then the Attack took place...
- Wilson
NYPD, 17th Precinct Detective. getting married in October.
- Inspector Gregg
NYPD, inspector of the 17th Precinct's new Unusual Crime Unit. In charge of coordinating 17th Precinct's survivors during the Crisis.
- Barry Koester
NYPD, 20th Precinct Sergeant and Exorcist. Took command of West Central Park's defense.
US Army
Protect your citizens at any time. Use lethal force for the nation's good.
Three years after the Veil's fall, the military was also affected by the anomalous.
Fighting the enemy by air, sea, and land is far beyond expectation.
Still, when freedom and safety of US citizens is on the line, the battleground will always be theirs.
- Andries Murai
Fighter pilot and captain in the Air Force. In charge of tracking the hijacked airplanes that caused the Crisis.
- Victor Wayne
Fighter pilot and lieutenant in the Air Force. First to witness the hijacked planes that perpetrated the attacks.
- Bernard Prendergast
Lieutenant colonel in the Air Force, former ATC of Otis Air National Guard Base. Directs the hunt for the hijacked aircraft while in conflict with GOC air traffic controllers.
- Jonathan Ryden
Captain in the Army and liaison for Pentagram. Coordinates the National Guard's recon in the anonalous dimension.
- Derek O'Brien
Chief Petty Officer in the Coast Guard, and part of Narcotics enforcement. He was coerced by the Chaos Insurgency in order to assist in their attack.
- 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard ("RAINBOW")
Army National Guard Division located in Troy. A company is sent for light recon of Manhattan on Pentagram's orders.
Refugees
Suddenly, one day, the familiar city became a battlefield.
Scream and run away, hide in a room to catch your breath.
These are the only two things people can do. They don’t have the power to fight.
But, is that really the case?
- Jude Kriyot
"I can do it."
A reality-bending boy who can control lightning. A strange turn of events has led him into a battle at the Jefferson Miller Church.
- Rita Huxley
"Before I could realize it, I found myself becoming a wizard."
Ordinary girl living in Brooklyn. Caught at a friend’s house during the attack, and runs all over Manhattan, being rescued from a mortal situation by magical fairies. Temporarily becomes a witch, and confronts the Chaos Insurgency.
- Angelina Pickering
"We’ve worked alongside many anomalies."
A refugee who gained magical powers. With the end of the event drawing near, she shares her experiences with shelter refugees, evoking a spirit of cooperation.
- Marietta Mayweather
"Unity is what protects us."
Girl who overcame the Manhattan aerial fights alongside many of her friends. The speech she gave at the shelter created a response on a scale she couldn’t predict.
- Geoffrey
Priest at the St. Bartholomew's Church. With demons drawing near, the church takes in people with nowhere else to go.
- Adelbert Steedman
Historian working at the American Museum of Natural History. A graduate from Deer College, and Neo-Sarkic sarkicist. Specializes in thaumaturgy and necromancy.
Koigarezaki Simbun
Far away from home, in New York, a visit leads to an event, crimson dark looming close.
Great tumult as they flee from the falling ash.
Even then, where there is a camera, where there is a pen; that is our workplace.
O Koigarezaki Simbun, flag-bearer of journalism.
- Takayuki Hirosue
"We have an exclusive here, so be ready to make an announcement as soon as we restore the lines!"
Graduated from the Political Science and Economics Department at Meiji University, and left after 10 years of working for the Tou-Hei Heavy Industries Main Office’s General Affairs Department to join Koifarezaki Simbun. Was traveling to the New York branch office to cover a public experiment on Cack Ash by Prometheus when the attack took place. Reporting from the frontlines.
- Samantha Hirosue-Galway
"So it seems the collusion of the Foundation-headed Gulf of Mexico System was the reason behind the attack."
Joined the Koigarezaki News Agency after graduating from the Faculty of History and Social Sciences at Deer College. Works at a governmental seat. Daughter of Koigarezaki Simbun’s long time editor-in-chief, Takayuki Hirosue, and...
- George R.
"A correspondent from the Koigarezaki Simbun’s New York branch, reporting on the chaotic circumstances of this event."
Koigarezaki Simbun reporter whose real name is unknown. Has connections with the multidimensional business ECO press, and is the liaison between this company and Koigarezaki. Acting Takayuki Hirosue’s partner.
Antares Society
For them, it was a mere coincidence.
By sheer luck, they were on that day, at that place, inside that building.
But good occultists call this a miracle; fate; the will of the world.
What do they see through the eyes of the human spirit?
- Shaula Courtney
"Perhaps the rebirth of the human spirit is taking place."
Comrade belonging to the New York Brotherhood. Staying at the Manhattan Lodge with the rest of the brotherhood when the terrorist attacks took place. Suggested the execution of the ritual, and was in charge of recording it.
- Arnold Stratos
"Have you ever read Cypria?"
Initiate belonging to the New York Brotherhood. As the name suggests, they’re of Greek descent, and maybe because of this, they contact Discordia. Avid reader.
- George Thurmond
"I was showered in a cream of sea beetles."
Comrade belonging to the New York Brotherhood. It’s believed they contacted the ‘cocoon’, and the space-time environment of the ritual. Tendency to have olfactory and gustatory visions during rituals.
- Karen Kurosaki
"Newspapers were thrown into the fire, which grew bigger."
Real name is Kurosaki Karen/黒咲香蓮. Comrade belonging to the Tokyo Brotherhood, was visiting for an inspection when the attack took place. Contacted a Scarlet King-like entity during the ritual.
- Elma Alcott
"The energy in Manhattan that day was extremely blended in."
Teacher of the New York Brotherhood. Leader at the Manhattan Lodge, and served as a shaman during rituals. Takes the decision of making the society’s facility into a shelter after the ritual.
Other Forces
With many interests and expectations in their hearts, many people jump into the battlefield.
Overcoming hardships and threats, they fix their gazes towards the future.
- Alison Chao
"Yes, for my dad’s sake..."
A girl accompanied by a strange animal. Is on a journey to find her father when the attack occurs, and has now become busy trying to protect civilians.
- Hexa
"Now is the time to show them your magic."
Small ferret-like animal that follows Alison. Understand human speech, and can enhance their contractee’s magic. No one knows their goal.
- Query
"From now on, I’ll protect you, Rita."
Magical creature that made a contract with Rita. Will do anything they can to protect the girl who’s inexperienced with magic.
- Riddle
"Don’t overdo it, Sybil."
Magical creature that made a contract with Leyland. A sarcastic one, but genuinely cares about their partner.
- Brian Ferner
"At present, our most useful weapon are water guns."
Senior agent of Pentagram. Frontline command and mediator between the Army, the Foundation, and the Horizon Initiative.
- Elaine Schott
"This is your last chance, Derek."
Detective from the Unusual Incidents Unit. With a resolute character, proactive in the investigation to solve the terrorist attack.
- Jessica Eckhart
"This sounds like there’s a memory he doesn’t want to remember."
Civilian psychometrist. With relatives in the UIU, she’s cooperating with the investigation as per request from Landen Eckhart. In fact, one of her relatives is involved in a strange occurrence...
- Xiuxian Wang
"Had they succeeded, we’d be seeing the same nightmare Poland saw three years ago."
A 75-years old man who is the head of the Bamboo Basket Para-Archeology Society, an offshoot of the Abnormality Institute. He studies thaumatology, and is analyzing the terrorist attack from a ritualistic perspective.
- Hoya
"The fact that we can see the potential of another human being as something beautiful... I love such a thing. This is how I see life."
Head of the Dinodon’s Hand, possessor of the blood of the nine-tailed fox and master of the fox spirit arts. Invited to Manhattan as an expert for trespassing into the anomalous dimension. Following the collapse of the Veil, they returned to the Serpent’s Hand earlier than in the original timeline.
- Dark Sushi Manhattan Owner
"Keeeeeeeeeeei!"
Details are unclear, but he’s skilled at swiftly filleting demons with his knife proficiency.
- Thaddeus Xyank
"The rails of causality have changed."
Doctor for the Foundation’s Temporal Anomalies Department. He used spatiotemporal technology to construct SCP-2912-JP alongside Gerald and Yomogi, but he seems to have intentions apart from those of the Foundation... ?
- Yomogi Isanagi
"If they can complain this much, then there’s still a chance."
Japanese woman working for The Doctor. Was granted immortality after being discovered as a member of the Isanagi Clan by a certain doctor of the Negative Numbers Unit. Joins forces with Gerald, a hostile Sarkic in order to prevent the Second Coming of the Light, and descends into Manhattan alongside Xyank.
- Gerald Hopworth
"So then, have you changed your ruined future?"
Young man born into a neo-sarkic family, who after realizing their corruption, decides to go back to the original goal of the sarkics: Overthrow the ruling classes. Involved with the Manna Charitable Foundation, he’s a user of hematomancy and sorcery. Joins forces with Xyank and Yomogi in order to prevent the revival of the Daevite civilization, who the ancient Sarkics were hostile against.
- Hermes & Thoth
"Hurry up, hurry up! A new God’s about to be born!
President and Vice-president of Trismegistus Translation & Transportation. As the God of Thieves, Hermes stole a high-performance computer, and as God of Knowledge, Thoth granted it to SCP-2912-JP. Also, at the request of certain beings, they try to bring Discordia back into the world.
- Johanna
"Viewers all over the country are listen to your voice right now."
CNN News anchor. Secretly cooperating with the Foundation’s public relations department to stabilize news coverage of Manhattan.
- Martin Jeffries
"This is the frontlines, ladies and gentlemen."
CNN reporter in New York. From the UN headquarters building on the frontlines, he continues to relay information about the event to the rest of the world.
- George Walker Bush
43rd president of the United States, pro-Foundation. They seem to be just a normal person in this world.
Work Showcase
Welcome! This is Manhattan, amidst chaos.
On behalf of all staff working on the Manhattan Dimensional Collapse Terrorist Attack, I, O-92_Mallet O-92_Mallet , will give a summary explanation on the SCP Foundation series of works known as "Manhattan Crisis".
Important Condition
This series belongs to the 1998 canon, and is structured upon the conditions of that worldview. In the early summer of 1998, a giant Chopin-faced cicada appeared and tore through Poland, destroying the veil of normality, and the ‘existence of the paranormal’ became known to the whole world. The Manhattan Dimensional Collapse Terrorist Attack would occur three years later, on September 11th, 2001. Although the event initially heavily resembled the September 11th attacks, it takes a completely different turn thanks to a certain ‘anomaly’.
Distinctive Factors
There’s not many characteristics one needs to know to understand this series. If you follow the following 5 points, the images written on these works will come to life before your eyes in extremely vivid ways... even though the majority of the works here are the longest articles written on SCP-JP!
- The "Guardians of the normal world" have become "guardians of the world".
In the world after the veil’s fall, the organizations that used to hide anomalies, like the Foundation and the Coalition now openly acknowledge their existence. But they would never let dangerous objects that could turn on humanity go free. Especially not now, when the biggest and most populated areas of the world are overflowing with anomalies! The once normalcy preservation agencies have become world preservation agencies, firmly opposite paraterrorism.
- Humanity at large is aware of the paranormal, but has no effective countermeasures against it.
The veil has been torn off, revealing to the general public completely unknown entities. People’s reactions vary... Some approach with curiosity, some run away in fear, and some look to profit off it. However, 3 years was too little time for the common folk to get used to the paranormal; to communicate, interact, and befriend the anomalous. By 2001, only a few people in society could truly understand the power of the paranormal. For the rest, it’s basically the end if they become targets of a malicious anomaly or paranormal organization.
- A succession of flashy, paranormal events take place at the Isle of Chaos.
This is part of the original 1998 canon worldview, in which the world without veil has become a series of paranormal events that attract the attention of the whole world. The Manhattan Dimensional Collapse Terrorist Attack is one of these events, and the series of events themselves are a representation of this world. On Manhattan Island, which has been thrown into a dimension of chaos by the Chaos Insurgency, a vast number of monsters out of sci-fi, or fairy tales, or suspense media (Or maybe out of all of them at once) have popped out from the depths of Hell (This is not a metaphor!). Horned demons are the best example of this.
- Even then, people continue to move on.
This is another central theme of the 1998 canon. The people left behind on the island will go through any hardship to protect and preserve their lives. To obstruct the Coalition’s wishes to make Manhattan disappear into the other world to save the rest of the world, the Foundation pushes forward on destroying the core of the Insurgency before the Pizzicato day arrives. There is no resignation in their eyes. They always look forward, doing everything they can to accomplish their own goals.
- The world dramatically changed following the terrorist attack.
As readers who’ve read later articles of the 1998 canon (such as SCP-2041-JP) might have realized, the world in the near future depicted in the canon has gone through sudden development, to the degree that it’s hard to believe paratech is used in infrastructure and paranormal diseases are treated just like any other. So, how did humanity get the ability to be on equal footing to that of the anomalous? A part of the answer lies here, in Manhattan. Generally speaking, it’s an important turning point in the development of the 1998 canon.
Conclusion
Manhattan Crisis is, in a way, like a Hollywood film. Three silver wings delineate three silver screens, you’re handed a pamphlet with several interviews of the NYPD, and the screen shows a trailer of an electronic newspaper. If you’ve read this far, you’re ready to jump into the paranormal war that’s about to unfold in Manhattan. Look forward to watching the film! This is our only promise.
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Hmmm? You’re tired of watching movies, and want to write your own script? That’s wonderful! The entire staff of the Great Manhattan Silver Screen will always welcome the eager participation of newcomers.
In case you want to submit an article about Manhattan Crisis:
You must only adhere to the following four points:
- Tag your article as both ‘1998’ and ‘manhattan-crisis’. Manhattan Crisis is a sub-series in the 1998 Canon, so any article depicting the event automatically becomes part of 1998.
- Make detailed references to the events occurring within Manhattan Island in your article. Simply writing that ‘there’s an event going on’ is too little to be included in the film.
- Please compare your article with previously existing ones to ensure there’s no inconsistencies within the characters and setting. The best way to do this is to thoroughly read every article, but they’re extremely lengthy, and gathering the necessary information can become a pain. So what can you do? There’s a way to contact the authors of existing articles. You can visit the #1998年 channel on the "SCP-JP公式チャット" Discord server, or the #マンハッタン組 channel on the "1998年 運営会議場" Discord server. If you have questions about a setting or event, feel free to ask! One of the ‘script’ officers (Author of a Manhattan-related article) will respond.
- If possible, we’d appreciate it if you could share information about characters and catchphrases of new articles with us! Just like above, you can do this through any 1998 Canon Discord server.
Article List: Abridged
- Manhattan Crisis Hub — Author: (user deleted)
- MANHATTAN CRISIS MOVIE PORTAL — Author: (user deleted)
- SCP-2910-JP — Author: Uncle Nicolini
- Frenzied Overture — Author: Uncle Nicolini
- SC-99/734/01/506 — Author: Uncle Nicolini
- Manhattan Dimensional Collapse; GOC Intervention Imminent? — Author: Uncle Nicolini
- SCP-2912-JP — Author: Uncle Nicolini
- SCP-2911-JP — Author: Uncle Nicolini
- UIU File: 2001-745 — Author: Uncle Nicolini
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