SCPiden

SCPiden is a fictional concept within the SCP Foundation universe. It refers to an anomalous entity or phenomenon that has not yet been assigned a formal SCP designation. The SCP Foundation is a fictional organization dedicated to securing, containing, and protecting anomalous objects, entities, and phenomena from the public. When a new anomaly is discovered, it is typically classified as "SCP-XXXX" or "Unidentified SCP" until further investigation can lead to a formal designation, object class, and containment procedures.

The term SCPiden is a portmanteau of "SCP" and "unidentified" or "unknown," reflecting its status as an anomaly awaiting classification. This term is often used by researchers, field agents, or even by the Foundation itself in internal communications or preliminary reports. It signifies a placeholder for something extraordinary that falls outside the known laws of physics or biology. The process of investigating and formally designating an SCPiden can be lengthy and complex, involving extensive research, testing, and risk assessment. Until this process is complete, the SCPiden remains in a state of uncertain containment and understanding, posing a potential threat or unknown potential. The existence of SCPidens highlights the vastness and ongoing nature of the SCP Foundation's mission to catalog and control the anomalous.