SCP-096 Vs SCP-173: Who Would Win?

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SCP-096 vs SCP-173: Who Would Win?

Hey guys, ever wondered what would happen if SCP-096, the Shy Guy, threw down with SCP-173, the Peanut? It's one of the most debated match-ups in the SCP Foundation universe. Both are seriously dangerous, but their abilities and weaknesses are totally different. Let's break down this epic clash and figure out who would likely come out on top. Get ready for a deep dive into the weird and wild world of SCP battles!

Understanding SCP-096: The Shy Guy

When discussing SCP-096, you're talking about a humanoid creature that's generally docile. But, oh boy, when someone looks at its face, directly or indirectly (even through photos or videos), things get real bad, real fast. SCP-096 enters a state of extreme distress and will stop at nothing to find and kill whoever saw its face. I mean, nothing. It can breach containment, tear through any material, and travel massive distances. Think the Terminator, but way, way creepier.

Key Abilities and Traits:

  • Extreme Strength and Speed: SCP-096 can tear through steel and move at incredible speeds, outrunning almost anything.
  • Invulnerability: Bullets, explosives, you name it, SCP-096 can shrug it off. This makes it incredibly difficult to stop once enraged.
  • Unstoppable Rage: Once triggered, SCP-096 will pursue its target relentlessly until the target is terminated.
  • Docile State: Usually calm and compliant when not provoked.

Weaknesses:

  • Trigger Condition: The only thing that sets off SCP-096 is someone viewing its face.
  • Lack of Strategy: SCP-096 is driven by rage and doesn't really strategize or plan.

SCP-096 is a force of nature. Its ability to overcome any obstacle when enraged is terrifying. Containment procedures focus on preventing anyone from seeing its face to avoid triggering its deadly rage. The Foundation has developed methods to obscure its face during transport and containment, but these are not foolproof. The psychological impact on those who have witnessed its face, even indirectly, is severe, often leading to paranoia and mental breakdown.

Understanding SCP-173: The Peanut

Now, let's talk about SCP-173, affectionately nicknamed The Peanut due to its, uh, unique appearance. This Euclid-class object is a statue made of concrete and rebar, covered in Krylon paint. It can't move when directly observed. But when you blink, or look away, even for a split second? Snap! It'll break your neck with terrifying speed. It's like a Weeping Angel from Doctor Who, but much, much more lethal.

Key Abilities and Traits:

  • Immobility When Observed: SCP-173 is completely immobile as long as it is within a direct line of sight.
  • High-Speed Movement: When unobserved, SCP-173 can move at incredible speeds to close the distance and attack.
  • Lethal Attack: SCP-173's primary method of attack is snapping the neck at the base of the skull.
  • Concrete Composition: Made of concrete and rebar, making it relatively durable.

Weaknesses:

  • Line of Sight Dependency: Its immobility when observed is its biggest weakness. Multiple observers can maintain a constant watch to prevent movement.
  • Lack of Range: SCP-173 needs to be in close proximity to attack.
  • Predictable Behavior: Its behavior is consistent and predictable, making it easier to contain and study.

Containment procedures for SCP-173 involve keeping it in a locked container and ensuring that at least two people enter the container at any time to maintain observation. Regular cleaning is also required to remove the brown substance (believed to be a combination of feces and blood) that it constantly excretes. Despite its simple nature, SCP-173 remains one of the most dangerous and iconic SCP objects, largely due to its instant kill capability and the constant vigilance required to keep it contained.

The Hypothetical Battle: SCP-096 vs. SCP-173

Okay, guys, let's get into the juicy details! Imagine we throw these two into an arena. What happens? The scenario is complex because the outcome depends heavily on the initial conditions and environment. Let's consider a few possibilities:

Scenario 1: Direct Line of Sight is Impossible

If SCP-096 has seen a picture of its face or someone has directly viewed it, it will be in a state of extreme rage and pursuit. Now, imagine this happens in a completely dark room. SCP-173 is also in this room. Since SCP-173 requires a break in line of sight to move, it would essentially be frozen. SCP-096, driven by rage and not needing sight, could stumble upon SCP-173 and, due to its immense strength, could potentially damage or even destroy it. Given SCP-096's invulnerability to most forms of attack, SCP-173 would have no way to defend itself.

Likely Winner: SCP-096. Its rage-fueled strength and the inability of SCP-173 to move in the dark would give it a significant advantage.

Scenario 2: Open Arena with Multiple Observers

Now, picture an open arena with multiple people constantly observing SCP-173. SCP-096 is triggered and enters the arena. Here's where it gets interesting. SCP-096, focused solely on its target (the person who saw its face), would likely ignore SCP-173 initially. However, as SCP-096 rampages through the arena, the observers maintaining line of sight on SCP-173 might be caught in the crossfire or forced to blink/look away due to the chaos. If that happens, even for a split second, SCP-173 can move. If SCP-173 manages to get close to SCP-096 during one of these breaks, it could potentially attempt to snap its neck.

However, even if SCP-173 manages to attack, it's questionable whether it could actually harm SCP-096. SCP-096 has shown incredible resilience to physical trauma, and it's possible that SCP-173's attack would be ineffective. Moreover, once SCP-096 becomes aware of SCP-173, it could simply tear it apart. The concrete and rebar construction of SCP-173, while durable, is unlikely to withstand SCP-096's strength.

Likely Winner: SCP-096. While SCP-173 might get a chance to attack, its attack is unlikely to be effective, and SCP-096's overwhelming strength would eventually prevail.

Scenario 3: A Complex Labyrinth

Let’s throw in another twist: a complex labyrinth. In this scenario, SCP-173 has the advantage. The labyrinth provides ample opportunities for breaks in line of sight, allowing SCP-173 to move and potentially ambush SCP-096. If SCP-096 is still focused on a target within the labyrinth, it might blindly stumble into SCP-173's attack range. However, the same issue remains: Can SCP-173 actually harm SCP-096?

If SCP-096 isn't initially triggered and is simply placed in the labyrinth with SCP-173, the outcome could be different. SCP-173 could potentially maneuver and attack SCP-096 while it's docile, but again, the effectiveness of the attack is uncertain. Moreover, the labyrinth might actually hinder SCP-173, as it could become predictable in its movements, allowing SCP-096 to anticipate and counter its attacks.

Likely Winner: SCP-096, but with higher risk. The labyrinth gives SCP-173 more opportunities, but SCP-096's durability and eventual adaptation would likely lead to its victory.

Conclusion: The Verdict

Okay, folks, after analyzing these scenarios, it seems pretty clear that SCP-096 would likely win in most situations. Its invulnerability, strength, and relentless nature make it a formidable opponent. While SCP-173 is dangerous under specific conditions, its reliance on breaks in line of sight and questionable ability to harm SCP-096 significantly hinder its chances. SCP-173's only real shot is a lucky ambush, but even then, it's a long shot.

So, there you have it! The Shy Guy probably takes the Peanut in a head-to-head battle. Of course, this is all hypothetical and part of the fun of the SCP universe. What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments!