Censored 412

=Acquisition Log - 412=



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Initial Discovery
Initial discovery of 412 occurred during an archeological dig in Samaria near the remains of the city of Samaria. Dr. Archibold Tannin began the search in hopes to uncover evidence relevant to his biblical beliefs. Regardless of initial intent, the dig yielded little of interest to anyone until a bound and locked chest was found. The chest itself was wrapped in brown leather of an unidentified creature. The leather was too damaged to identify it further. The lock was made out of an odd alloy using an unknown method and engraved with gold. It seemed to be the name Jābir ibn Hayyān, who was a known alchemist in the 8th Century and to some, the father of chemistry.

Unlocking the chest
The lock used a simple pattern based on the Emerald Tablet and was unlocked within two weeks of its movement to Vault 009. Inside of the vault was a peculiar metal sculpture resembling a symbol that was unfamiliar to the researchers. After three weeks of analysis, little was discovered about the sculpture. Its material is made of an odd combination of titanium with aluminum and silver. However, studies of this allow led to another discovery about the chest.

Secondary Discovery
Analysis of the alloys in the sculpture were enhanced by a second finding. The chest contained a secret compartment which required applying a melted portion of the sculpture's alloy to certain portions of the box. This discovery was made by accident when Agent Torvold spilled a melted portion into the chest. The revealed portion contained a piece of preserved parchment. The parchment listed the method for creating the metal sculpture and labeled it a pseudo-philosopher's stone. While turning to scientific method, Jabir had not left behind the original roots of alchemy. He claimed to have discovered a material that when attached to a device containing melted metal, it would turn that metal to gold.

Test One
Test subject one was contained within laboratory seven. The sculpture was attached to a small barrel of lead. Melted steel was then poured into the barrel. After approximately two hours of cooling, the metal gradually turned a golden colour. Testing of this material identifies it as actual gold. Laboratory seven suggested larger scale tests.

Test Two
Test subject two was a steel mill located in New England. As a long-time associate of the Illuminati, the owner was happy to offer his crucibles for experimentation. The sculpture was attached to crucible#4. Test two failed to yield gold results of test one. Experiment scrapped.

Object 412 Storage
412 has been locked in a secure bunker below Vault 018. Tests are to be performed only within Laboratory Seven under the supervision of Agent Torvold and only with small-scale samples.

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