Anomalous Object D71

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Anomalous Object D71 is an archetype of Entropic Being. It was first discovered in ::01692 in the Enjil Red Quadrant Exotic Sciences research complex, following reports of strange sounds emanating from behind interior walls.

The first instance of AO-D71 (a-1) has been kept in the care of She-Who-Studies since its discovery.

Anomaly Description

003D71 exhibits rodent-like intelligence and is typically orbicular in shape, but is able to deform itself to fit through small spaces. It dislikes being in light and is drawn to sound, though it avoids particularly noisy environments such as machine spaces and gathering areas.

Upon finding a satisfactory environment, 003D71 will begin to produce 'echoes' of sounds it hears at random intervals. These sounds are produced at a volume of 25 dB and are occasionally interspersed with other sounds that it has heard and 'remembered' from the past three (3) days.

Containment

003D71 currently resides in the Enjil Red Quadrant Exotic Sciences research complex under the care of Exotic Sciences Council member She-Who-Studies. As of ::01809, yearly weighings are to be performed to monitor its mass.

::01776 Addendum 003D71+0

We would request that, if you find 003D71 in the open, you place it in a box and bring it to us. Light exposes it to undue stress.

We would also request that you do not hit the walls or ceiling if you are agitated by its calls. I have trained it to respond to claps. If it hears a clap, it will go away.

Please be kinder to 003D71. We are guests in its palace.

She-Who-Studies, Exotic Sciences Council

::01809 Addendum 003D71+1

Weighed 003D71 today, and it seems to have stopped growing, for now. It's currently about 1.52 kilos, which was in the trend the stats guys put together.

I'm worried, though - will we need to brace the ceilings next time the little guy has a growth spurt? I mean, I don't know if it's eating anything (as I understand it, Beings don't need to eat), but I think we should do regular weighings to make sure it's not getting too big for us?

Karakatai, Exotic Sciences Materials Management Council

Addendum 003D71+1a

Council agrees: after the last three years' anomalous mass increase, 003D71 may pose a risk if it happens again.

Council actions: we are instating a yearly weighing to monitor 003D71's mass.

Personnel actions: member She-Who-Studies will also be embarking on an "exercise regimen", though she did not avail us of what such a regimen entails.

Exotic Sciences Council