A-051 The Jewel of Shadows

CACG Item File
Item A-051, historically known as "Драгоценность Теней" (Trans. "The Jewel of Shadows") is a shining black gem in the shape of an imperfect dodecahedron. A-051 is perfectly sized to fit in the average person's hand, and since recovery has remained uncut. A-051 was recovered as part of an illicit auction house bust conducted in a joint operation with the Straille Anomalous Containment Agency (SACA). The auction taking place seemed to involve an influx of anomalous Items, with customers and representatives from Chuckleskull, the Iron Front, and PlutoCorp alike. A-051 was recovered alongside [█] other Items.

Once held by a subject with "suitable vitality," A-051 will allow them to manipulate shadows in a 5m radius. Alongside this, A-051 will allow the user to transmute themselves (as well as the jewel) into shadow, allowing for rapid and discreet traversal. This immense power comes at a cost, as A-051 has proven to be both sentient and malevolent. As soon as a user holds A-051, they will be locked in a battle for control against the gem until it leaves their hands. Should a user's mental defenses collapse while using A-051, they will become a mere puppet of the gem until it's forced away from them. The long term effects of A-051 possession is not yet known nor researched, as a result of its class X status.

Most research on A-051 is currently focused on unraveling the identity of the entity residing in it. According to the Elurian Historical Society, it's believed that A-051 was the subject of an old folk tale. In the tale, it's said that a great Elurian warlord made a pact with a "shadow demon" to ensure a life of glory and success, however at the apex of his life the demon had slain the warlord. Following the warlord's death, his very own son sealed the demon away into a "prison of stone." Whether or not A-051 is truly related to this tale is unknown, but the similarities have proven striking enough to warrant further inquiry. Despite originating from Eluria, the Elurian government has made it very clear they do not want possession of A-051 in any capacity. The reason for this remains unclear.

Coupled with its dangerous stealth capabilities as well as its inherently murderous nature, A-051 was given an X classification shortly after containment. It is to remain inside a high security enclosure in Geo-7, sat atop a pedestal covered with a electromagnetically locked Duraglass dome around it. Alongside this, A-051 is to be surrounded by a spotlight array ensuring no shadows can be cast within the room. Should any of these spotlights fail, an emergency maintenance team is to be dispatched immediately.