The Plague Docter

Item #: SCP-049 Object Class: Euclid Description: SCP-049 is a humanoid entity, roughly 1.9 meters in height, which bears the appearance of a medieval plague doctor. While SCP-049 appears to be wearing thick robes and a ceramic mask, these garments appear to be a part of its body. X-ray scans indicate a humanoid skeletal structure beneath the outer layer. SCP-049 is capable of speech in several languages and is generally cooperative with Foundation personnel. It demonstrates a particular interest in biology, anatomy, and post-mortem examinations. SCP-049 often requests access to deceased animals and other corpses for study. Following examination, SCP-049 may perform extensive surgical procedures on a corpse using the instruments contained within its black doctor's bag. The exact purpose of these procedures remains unknown. However, they occasionally result in the creation of instances designated SCP-049-2. SCP-049 appears to regard these procedures as beneficial and often expresses satisfaction when a procedure is completed. SCP-049-2 instances are reanimated corpses that have been operated on by SCP-049. These instances do not retain any known memories or personality traits from their previous lives. They display only basic motor functions, limited problem-solving abilities, and simple response behaviors. Most instances remain passive and ambulatory, although they will occasionally follow simple directions issued by SCP-049. Despite extensive testing, the mechanism behind the reanimation of these corpses remains unknown. Current research is focused on determining how SCP-049 is able to restore mobility to otherwise deceased organisms.