DA-080 - “Lunarid”
Object Class: Medium
Secure Containment Guidelines:
DA-080 is to be contained within a specially constructed observatory located in Site-██. The observatory is to be sealed and kept at a constant temperature and humidity level. All windows are to be fitted with light-blocking shutters to prevent external light from entering the containment area. Any maintenance or repairs required for the observatory are to be carried out by personnel wearing infrared goggles.
Personnel assigned to DA-080 are required to undergo psychological evaluations on a bi-monthly basis due to the long-term exposure to DA-080's effects. Should any signs of psychological distress be observed, affected personnel are to be immediately removed from DA-080's vicinity and provided with appropriate counseling.
Description:
DA-080, also referred to as "Lunarid," is an anomalous entity that manifests in the night sky during certain lunar phases. It takes the form of a massive celestial creature resembling a combination of a moth and an owl, with luminescent wings and multiple eyes that emit a soft, ethereal glow. DA-080 appears only during the waxing gibbous and full moon phases and can be observed by naked eye under clear weather conditions.
DA-080 is capable of limited movement within the Earth's atmosphere and can reach speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour. It exhibits high maneuverability and often performs intricate aerial displays, including dives, loops, and spirals. DA-080's wingspan is estimated to be approximately 20 meters.
Close proximity to DA-080 has been found to have various effects on human observers. Prolonged exposure to DA-080's presence has been observed to induce feelings of tranquility, wonder, and euphoria in individuals. However, individuals who maintain continuous visual contact with DA-080 for extended periods often begin to experience heightened suggestibility and altered perception. This effect intensifies as exposure time increases, leading to a state resembling hypnotic trance or dissociation. At this stage, affected individuals become unresponsive to external stimuli and show signs of withdrawal from their surroundings.
Further research into DA-080's nature and origin is ongoing, including investigations into its potential connection to lunar cycles and celestial anomalies.
Addendum: Incident DA-080-1
On ██/██/20██, during a routine observation of DA-080, a containment breach occurred due to a sudden power outage, resulting in the observatory's light-blocking shutters being deactivated. As a result, several personnel and nearby civilians were exposed to DA-080 for an extended period, leading to a widespread occurrence of the altered perception effect.
The affected individuals displayed abnormal behavior, including a compulsion to venture outside and seek closer contact with DA-080. Mobile Task Force personnel were dispatched to prevent civilians from leaving their homes and re-establish containment.
Subsequently, all personnel affected by Incident DA-080-1 were quarantined and underwent psychological evaluation and treatment. The incident highlighted the necessity for backup power systems and reinforced the importance of strict containment protocols for DA-080.
Research into developing countermeasures to mitigate or neutralize DA-080's influence on human subjects is ongoing.