THE MOBILE TASK FORCE *SECRET* FIELD CODES 

I love how all of these are like "Get out fast" "Stay in groups" And then just *"Do not be taken alive"*

Imagine being an MTF operative and seeing the "do not be taken alive" symbol.

“Safe place to rest” “Symbols compromised” hold up

3:21 *Assert Dominance* All MTF operatives must T-Pose in a group to scare off the hostile entity

Also worth noting, the "Do Not Follow the Little Girl" one referencing how often in horror stories/tales there is often a small child or figure that lures people away from their group/deeper into the haunted house/abandoned building/darkness. The symbol would be used to signify, "No, there is no small child that is lost down here, that is bait, stay together and avoid going the way it is directing you."

Jeez... this is creepy. Just imagine, you’re walking along, and you saw one of these symbols... especially “Symbols compromised” or “Alternate reality entered” or even “It is not human”... damn

Imagine seeing a "symbols have been compromised" sign then a minute later come across another one.

Nobody: "Don't give up" sign: *You feel relieved, energized, and just the usual amount of empty!*

Imagine finding the hostile environment symbol and being like "*Chuckle* I'm in danger"

"Pray while shooting" MTF: *Shooting gun* In the name of our father, Amen.

Seems like a significant missed opportunity, Silent communication would surely be vital in this line of work?

I enjoy this idea, it changes my view of the MTF boys. Makes them seem more like Witcher-type hunters than just a buffed up SEAL team.

I think the "do not follow the little girl " should be modified to "do not follow or pursue entity", do not attempt to follow a non-hostile entity or pursue a hostile entity in retreat.

the "you're being watched" one gets me the most, the creature isnt going to kill you yet, its watching you, and learning you, it wants to psyche you out

Imagine seeing the “Do not be taken alive symbol” only when you’re on the ground dying when you see the “symbols have been compromised” symbol.

7:11, SCP-1983 : oh hello there- MTF Operatives : *Raises firearm Have you ever heard of our lord and savior Jesus Christ?

Hey! Toadking07 here! Thank you SCP Illustrated for highlighting the symbols in a video of yours! Love the way you expanded upon them all! Helps bring them to life all the more. If anyone does use them in anything, I would love to see it! EDIT 2020: Thanks all for the comments! The symbols have now been used in the Boneworks and ANNO: Mutationem games!

The ones that creep me out the most are: unsafe place, get out fast, stay together, do not make eye contact, stay in the light, stay in the darkness, voices heard here, someone else is here, do not trust them, symbols have been compromised, you are being watched, do not fall asleep here, stay quiet, and do not be taken alive. So vague yet utterly terrifying.

Pray While Shooting “Save me SCP-343, SCP-2845 and/or The Broken God!!!!”

It needs a symbol for Cognito hazards, SCPs that affect/attack the mind. Otherwise, this is an extremely wise idea for dealing with things like the leavings of SCP 184, and I'm surprised it wasn't implemented.

Ah yes, "Do not follow the little girl." There are many reasons never to follow a young girl anywhere. Most notably in the case of MTF agents is that girl is likely somehow linked to an SCP.

These need to be in Secret Lab, just implement a menu system for specific ones relevant to the game.

"Symbols have been compromised" Definitely the scariest for me. Just seeing that gives you that despairing feeling, like, if you can't trust the probably dead MTF operatives who went before you, then what else can you trust? It can make you feel all alone in a likely hostile environment, and that can really be degrading.

Imagine you are Zulu-22 And you are given initial retrieval duty on an area where operatives (Epsilon, Nu, etc) have gone missing and the area is classified. Keter. You don’t have many men, you a Captain and you only have a Lieutenant, three Privates, and a former Sergeant; you have Epsilon backup bun they are a few hours away and command says, “Enter the area, Captain.” You head on in and the place smells, dogshit and blood is an understatement, the walls are practically breaking at the seams and the place has a dark brownish-red colour for paint. “Captain, you good.” Lieutenant Grey asks, “I am fine, Christ!” You replied with the smell almost affecting your speech, “Good Almighty, the smell of this place is the real Keter class.” “I am assuming if we didn’t have these gas masks, we’d have passed out by now.” “Either way, Lieutenant, the masks don’t stop the sheer smell!” ... “Fuck!” You hear one of the privates shout, his voice attracts the attention of the mission controller on the radio, “Zulu-22, are you ok! Over!” “Command 23, one of our men just shout, we are checking it over.” You and Grey run over and you see both the ex-sergeant and the other private hold the leg of the other private who will be referred to as Pt. 2 and the other private Pt. 1, “What happened, Pt. 2?” “SCP-173 is here, I swear!” You all look at him, and you ask C-23 to confirm 173’s position, “Site-19 called, he is scraping at his wall in his containment chamber.” You ask Pt. 2 to be serious but he continues saying that the Sculpture attacked him. Then, you hear a rasping breath and a familiar set of footsteps, “You are not a doctor...” You all raise weapons to see SCP-049 staring at you but he is not himself, “I can be a cure...” “That, That isn’t what he says, he says ‘I am the cure’.” You see a sign, a old MTF field code _It is a shapeshifter_

These sound like a really good idea. I could see them tied in to their current use by making the Foundation come up with the symbols after hearing of the Seprent's Hand's symbols from those MTF mentioning the symbols in Lessons Learned. These symbols would add a whole other layer of depth to stories involving the Mobile Task Force.

dr bright puts a lot of symbols down then puts the "dont trust the symbols" symbol.

How often does it happen, that you need a symbol for *don't follow the little girl*?

3:02 *so now we realize that SCP: sl is an SCP itself.*

Stay quiet symbol: written in *chalk*

*Mobile task force Epsilon-11 has entered the facility* *All survivors are advised to not search for the exit and enter the nearest security bunker*

The Original Post: www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-662082 The Wanderer Symbols: www.scp-wiki.net/wanderer-symbols The Foundation Raid on the Wanderer's Library: www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-1637405/lessons-learned The Serpent's Hand: www.scp-wiki.net/serpent-s-hand-hub

Cool concept for the field teams.

To say that this was an interesting concept is an understatement - Some of the symbols were definitely spot on, though others could use some work.. I think we should see these implemented in the MTF's..

Do Not Be Taken Alive MTF Captain: Suicide is badass

"room clear" "it is safe here" *"symbols compromised"*

if i ever get to making my horror series (live action shorts) and implement the hints that the foundation exist, i want to use these now

Honestly? Hell yeah! Its a hella rad idea and is very appropriate for the fictional setting that is the scp foundation, considering how it can be very helpful to other mtf soldiers. And if i were to suggest a symbol, it'd either be "memetic item here" or "zone of reality devastated"

Lord it's 5am Idc though because it's worth watching your videos

MTF: nooo you can’t just mess up the codes Dr.blight: hahahaha field code go brrrrr

It makes perfect sense and could be extremely valuable. There could also be a “do not read” (or something like that). Example, Site 13 had cognitohazzards written on the walls.

me: **sees don’t follow the little girl sign** little girl: **appears** me: **chuckles** I’m in danger

I would add "Friendly scp" for things like 999 and others where it's just a heart

I think "Do not follow the little girl" means that the SCP will attempt to lure the operatives into a false sense of security, instead of it literally being a little girl.

7:16 When you enter England and the side you're driving on changes

Imagine seeing “Do not look at the walls” written on the walls.

Hello scp illustrated I love your sketches so much

Am I the only one who tried to find an Scp for all field codes? ;-;

Imagine an SCP game where you're playing as an MTF operative and you have to follow these field codes to get through the environment

“Pray while shooting.” Atheists: *Well now I’m not doing it!*

This NEEDS to be an SCP thing. I can't imagine an MTF going to town without silent communication /symbols at the ready, and I honestly think they need to make this official!

was just watching some older videos. Special 2am treat, this is!

I really like the idea of the MTF teams using two sets of field codes. The first set being a set of general codes used by all MTF and security personnel. The second set would be unique to a set of codes for a given MTF. My own canon has MTF who do explore extra dimensional or other worldly locations such as Mole Rats and White Rabbits using this practice.

I quite like these. I can see how sketching on the wall while in the field may not be feasible for many SCPs but it's an interesting idea.

There's to be a lot of potential in these, so I'm putting a few signs that I think could be used 1. Change "Do not follow the little girl" to "Do not follow the entity" 2. "GoI in the area" General. Means "A group of interest was in/Is in/will be in this area" 3. "Hostile Agents in the area" General. Means "Hostile agents of a GoI were/are in the area, proceed with caution" (Had an Idea for this one where, if GoI's were given specific symbols in MTFs, then this and other "GoI specific" symbols could have an additional mark to show which GoI was being mentioned) 4. "Cognito hazard in the area" Simple. self explanatory, "A Cognito hazard is in the area" though it could be paired with other field codes to change it's meaning. Alone it could mean "A Congito hazard with an unknown trigger is in the area, evacuate immediately", paired with "Do not make eye contact" it could mean "A sight-based Cognito hazard is in the area, proceed with caution" etc

Imagine seeing “stay in the light” and “avoid the light” on the same wall, and no “signs compromised” in sight

One of the reason they didn't use the field codes is because they don't pack markers/chalk on their gear. Its a joke, don't take it seriously...

mtf's have always been my favroite part of the universe. an amalgamation of operators recruited from SBS, SAS, GROM, SFOD-D, DEVGRU, Spetsnaz, JTF2, and so on. too bad getting anything on these guys is about as hard as looking up the aforementioned units.

The first symbol looks too much like the Foundation symbol. Some GOC member could see that and crap their pants.

I love this field code, i saw it for the first time in an artwork and i fell in love with it. The reaction of an MTF seeing one of those simbols must be interesting to write in a log or a tale.

Imagine being an MTF during "When day breaks" and you get the "Stay in the light" sign.

Very unexpected idea but still amazing execution

I really like this form of communication

PATREON SQUAD ONCE AGAIN!

Some random basement dwelling conspiracy theorist would figure out the codes soon enough.

Something about my imagination with the symbols and the music has me looking around my room to make sure I'm safe.

MTF op: Symbol: *Do not be taken alive* MTF op: Alright SCP: *Appears and grabs him by the leg* MTF op: OH [REDACTED] !

Soo big question Will you ever do a video about SCP tales and Canon? Because right now you are choosing the simple SCP type as your video idea Later on you will enter the different Canon and multiple Tales category like Scarlet king and others

I’m both shocked and disappointed this wasn’t taken further.

I remember a short story that used these over on 4chan. A small MTF unit is searching a subterranean area, finds a sleeping quarters with bunk beds of some kind with the symbols 'SCP has been here' and 'Safe place to rest' by the door. They go in, take a break, eat, maintain their gear and then get some sleep. One of the members of the team wakes up while the team is entirely asleep to the faint sound of something eating, looks up and the ceiling right above him (the ceiling was very low) there is two symbols written with a glow in the dark ink. 'Symbols are compromised' - 'Don't be taken alive'

I believe that it was a great idea and must definitely be incorporated into the MTF story line. It makes them seem more professional and efficient, especially in situations where your tech is failing you or in situations where you are uncertain of the outcome of your situation. It can also serve as markers when the same group needs to find their way back... especially when the topography of the area changes.

The “dont follow the little girl” How often does that pop up

"Hostile being" Symbol drawer: I thought you said Christmas tree!

Do a video on Serpants Hand, GOC, And Chaos Insurgency.

Just imagine exploring an old building with your homies and then seeing "entity hostile" and "does not stay dead"

A bit of military jargon and these would be really cool. For example, instead of *STAY IN THE DARK,* use *REMAIN SHROUDED.*

6:55 *I use the symbol to destroy the symbol*

I love this! I wish it was officially implemented, they're so ominous.

I can imagine why it was left unused . First of all the situations the MTF are usually in does not let them have a moment to rest to draw the necessary symbols . It also applies to the type of danger , that is too many symbols to draw for e.g scp-106 outbreak . Also the MTF usually always stay in groups and are trained and know if they have to kill themselves to avoid spread of damage . They probably also would be dead in order to get that information thus no way of relying it to others fast enough or due to them being dead or unable to communicate m( the case of dimension shift for e.g ) It was a cool concept but i think they have codes for scenarios and cameras and such .

tbh I really love this idea and wish it was something the MTFs did officially due to the fact that it could be easily expanded and gives the MTFs something else in order to know and gives them a little more depth and distinction from IRL Special forces, I'm sure there are probably plenty of differences but I feel like this is really cool and a extremely underrated concept.

I remember having a really cool SCP-themed t-shirt that had all of the MTF Field Codes on it, along with the SCP Foundation's logo, moto, and etc.

this would actually be a really neat and useful mechanic in scp: secret laboratory

"Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!" 4:07 Stay in the light! Stay in the light! 🎶

3:06 I would add an X in between the two lines for the sake of comprehensibility. Otherwise, there is the chance that one may perceive it as "look at it in the eye(s)". I understand that there is one for keeping the object in direct field of vision, but eye contact is different and has often either been perceived as a challenge or as a sign of respect.

I believe the biggest reason they weren't used is because many SCP's are highly intelligent and can draw code's that state the exact opposite of what the SCP drawing them is.

I've been watching SCP vids all night and for some reason. This one is the most nerve racking thus far lol

Should definitely be reconsidered for implementation

Isnt The Wanderers Library located in another dimension????🤔🤔🤔🤔

Hey man I love you and your work do keep it up From Dr: [REDACTED] And [REDACTED]

Imagine following all of these symbols with your squadron only to up at a dead end with an entire squadron dead with the symbols “do not be taken alive” and “symbols have been comprised” written right next to each other.

i would love to see these being used in an MTF style SCP videogame even tough they are not officially adopted, they make a lot of sense for MTF that have to explore unknown areas

Wait a minute, if it says don’t trust MTF symbols can u really trust that?

The fact that 'Do not follow the little girl' has to be its own code is terrifying. But the scariest one as an MTF member would probably be 'Symbols Compromised'.

imagine ppl started drawing this in abonded places or scary places

Man that would be be scary. Just imagine you and your men walking and you see the “get out as fast as you can” or the “its not human “symbol

It's like the Shadowmarks in Skyrim. The Thieves Guild has a book of symbols for good places to loot or things of that nature, but if you pay attention, a LOT of buildings in the game have those shadow marks scratched onto them. A neat idea for a situation where an MTF needs to communicate with future groups, especially if radio with command is ill advised or unfeasible. It just doesn't seem like a situation that is common enough for the Foundation to bother making all MTF memorize these symbols. Also the "pray while shooting" is WAY too specific to "the door to nowhere", unless it's a thing a lot more common than I know of.

7:11 exactly what it means to spray and pray

Oh damn, finally got to be early once.

Just imagine this scenario. An MTF operative is on a mission he hears a distinct voice. "WHOS THERE" he yells in a commanding voice. An entity speaks out:I'm not going to harm you I swear" it says in a persuasive voice. The voice is coming from a dark hallway. "WHO ARE YOU" the operative shouts ."Im' friendly I swear !" The entity says "Just come here" it says. The operator then slowly walks towards the voice disappearing in the dark. "Hey this is command" a voice from his radio says. "There are entity's here that can imitate human speech proceed with caution" He then sees the do not trust them symbol "Wha-" His radio then cuts out never to be heard from again.

This idea for the scp foundation could be revisited in the near future

... aight, the timing of my internet was fantastic there cuz JUST as you finished explaining the Space/Distance Distortion one, the whole video went blurry and I got very nervous lmao