DA-128 - "The Oceanic Chest"

Object Class: Safe

Secure Containment Guidelines: DA-128 is to be stored in a standard secure storage unit at Site-██, with access restricted to Level 2 personnel or higher. The chest should be placed on a non-porous surface to prevent any potential water damage. Opening DA-128 requires authorisation and supervision by at least two personnel. Interaction with the water inside DA-128 is to be conducted with extreme caution due to the inherent risks associated with the contained mile of ocean.

Description: 

DA-128 is a wooden treasure chest measuring 60 cm in length, 40 cm in height, and 45 cm in width. Externally, it appears to be a typical antique chest with no discernible markings or anomalies. However, upon opening the chest, it is found to be filled with water. This water is not ordinary but represents a 1-mile section of the Atlantic Ocean compressed into the confines of the chest. From the perspective of someone present within this mile of ocean, the spatial constraints of the chest are non-existent, allowing them to interact with the ocean as if they were truly within that section of it.

Individuals or objects placed into the water inside DA-128 can interact with the ocean environment without being visible to anyone outside the chest. This includes the ability to phase through the walls of the chest when passing the edges of the 1-mile ocean section, effectively experiencing an undisturbed stretch of oceanic expanse. However, due to the vastness of the ocean compared to the small size of the chest, there is a significant risk to anyone who enters the water. The difference in scale makes navigation and orientation challenging, posing a high risk of disorientation, drowning, or encountering oceanic predators.

Despite the risks, DA-128 offers a unique opportunity to study a section of the Atlantic Ocean in isolation. However, due to the danger it presents, any interaction with the water must be carefully planned and monitored. The chest's anomalous properties and the ability to phase through its walls remain a subject of ongoing research, as understanding the mechanism behind this spatial anomaly could provide valuable insights into dimensional manipulation and containment strategies.