D.C.B. Archives - CO-245
Heatwaves.
Converged Object Report: CO-245 / Horizon Heater
Classification: Psychological Influence (P): P1 Environmental Alteration (E): E4 Entity Convergence (C): None
Description: CO-245 is an antiquated portable space heater with a metallic bronze exterior and rotary dials. Despite its weathered appearance, the heater activates without a power source. When turned on, the heater emits an oscillating hum and visible heat distortion, but its most notable feature is the localized spatial anomalies that occur within a 2-meter radius. These anomalies manifest as subtle warping of physical space, causing objects to appear displaced or elongated, ot in a rare instance, organic life as well.
Effects:
Primary Effect: When active, CO-245 creates spatial distortions that intensify with prolonged use. These distortions include minor gravitational inconsistencies, objects appearing to stretch or compress, and limited non-Euclidean geometry (e.g., objects viewed near the heater appear larger on one side than the other).
Secondary Effects: Prolonged exposure induces mild disorientation in individuals, often accompanied by vertigo. Observers report an uncanny sensation of "walking uphill" when approaching the device, even on flat surfaces.
Behavioral Pattern: The object activates when its rotary dial is set to any temperature level. Distortions are more pronounced at higher settings. The heater deactivates automatically after 4 hours, at which point spatial anomalies gradually subside over 10-15 minutes. Testing has shown that surrounding space remains slightly destabilized for up to 24 hours.
Origin: Recovered from an abandoned residential property in ████████, Ohio, after neighbors reported sightings of "impossible furniture arrangements" visible through the windows. Inspection revealed significant leyline intersection induced dimensional bleed beneath the property, which likely caused the heater's convergence. Logs from previous owners suggest the anomalies began during the winter of 199█.
Incidents: Incident #245-3: During testing, a D.C.B. researcher placed a glass of water near CO-245. The water "flowed" sideways and formed a continuous loop within the distorted space. Retrieval caused the water to ████████████████████████ in an erratic pattern, leading to one casualty.
Containment Procedure: CO-245 is stored in a containment chamber lined with dimensional stabilizers at Site ██. Testing requires clearance level 4 and must be performed within a reinforced spatial stabilization grid. Direct contact with the device is limited to 15 minutes, with a cooldown period of 24 hours between activations. Personnel entering the containment area must undergo vertigo screening and orientation training.
Additional Notes: Recovered Date: ████/██/██
Current Status: Contained
Research Lead: Dr. H. Lytton
Additional Remarks: CO-245’s spatial distortions are theorized to originate from the heater’s oscillating hum, which resonates at frequencies linked to dimensional stress points. Or for those of you adopting ‘Dr’. Heiser’s new shorthand or scientific slang, ‘thin spaces’.
Further testing is required to determine whether this resonance could be harnessed or mitigated.