SCP Foundation/SCPs/SCP-RS-089

Item #: SCP-RS-089

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-RS-089 is to be stored in a secure storage locker at Site-██ when not in use. Researchers wishing to experiment with SCP-RS-089 may contact Dr. Henry Smith for the access code. Personnel should not participate in experiments involving information disclosure without O5 approval.

Description: SCP-RS-089 is a thick ring consisting of two concentric bands of unknown composition welded together. It shows wear consistent with heavy use. The bands bear two (2) light orange markings on opposite sides; whether they have any meaning or purpose is not known.

The ring appears to improve the persuasive abilities of its owner, henceforth SCP-RS-089-1. Said person does not need to be aware of the nature of SCP-RS-089 for its effects to manifest, although such knowledge increases the persuasiveness. Subjects interacting with SCP-RS-089-1 tend to be easily swayed and invariably feel a compulsion to fulfill his or her wishes. The sphere of influence is otherwise limited; those communicating with SCP-RS-089-1 via phone or other electronic means are unaffected.

SCP-RS-089 does not grant overt mind control capabilities, nor can it be used to compel subjects to perform actions that are clearly detrimental. D-class personnel instructed to directly harm themselves or others in experiments have all declined to do so. Individuals with strong mental discipline, including Foundation personnel who have undergone psychological training and those who score ██ or above on the Psychic Resistance Scale, are able to resist the compulsion to some degree. Awareness of the ring's properties also mitigates the effects.

SCP-RS-089 presents a mild security risk as it could result in inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. See Incident RS-089-1 for details.

''This thing is not for getting cheap boat rides or one-night stands. Keep it professional. -- Dr. Smith''

Addendum: Agent Barbara █████ accidentally discovered SCP-RS-089 in a well in [REDACTED] while participating in a treasure hunt. The agent had initially kept SCP-RS-089 for her personal use and was unaware of its properties until she noticed she had become unusually influential, at which point she deduced the ring was anomalous and brought it to the Foundation's attention. A search of the well turned up no other anomalous objects.

█████ was commended for meritorious conduct after SCP-RS-089 was classified as an SCP object.