INVESTIGATION 1011:
"FROM FIELDS AFAR"

LOCATION:
Upper Level, Oesterle Library
320 School St, Naperville, IL 60540

RECEPTION:
11 November 2025
1700 - 1900 CST (5:00 - 7:00 PM)

OBJECT ID: STR-M-0001 "CRONUS"
DIMENSIONS: 50m x 50m x 50m (approx.)
LOCATION: 3.78 KILOMETERS OFF THE COAST OF SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA

HIGH RISK SITE
NSRC1011-0307 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-M-0001 “CRONUS”
DIMENSIONS: 50m x 50m x 50m (approx.)
LOCATION: 3.78 KILOMETERS OFF THE COAST OF SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
AUTHOR: IDD-25795
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-M-0001 “CRONUS” is the first to have been identified and catalogued in what we are now calling the “M-designate” class of structures. It has provided us with invaluable data used to identify other objects of similar origin, and remains the most well-established site in the program. It seems to serve as a sort of “blueprint” for the other M-designate objects that have been discovered since then, leading researchers to speculate that it may serve as an origin point for the spreading of further anomalies. UNWOUND and FLORA both developed after interaction with CRONUS, suggesting the potential for a contaminant to have been taken from the site.Caution is advised when near to CRONUS, due primarily to the aforementioned contamination risk. Researchers are advised to strictly adhere to on-site safety protocols, regardless of their degree of personal intrigue into the nature of the object.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-J-0001 “TEMPLE”
DIMENSIONS: 40m x 40m x 40m (approx.)
LOCATION: ERG ER-RAOUI, WESTERN SAHARA

HIGH RISK SITE
NSRC1011-0308 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
Under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-J-0001 “TEMPLE”
DIMENSIONS: 40m x 40m x 40m (approx.)
LOCATION: ERG ER-RAOUI, WESTERN SAHARA
AUTHOR: IDD-18493
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-J-0001 “TEMPLE” is the first J-designate structure discovered in the course of the current investigation. Multiple M-designate structures were found before the identification of TEMPLE, suggesting that J-designate structures may have developed more recently. Current consensus conclusion posits that TEMPLE serves as the origin for other J-designate structures, similarly to how CRONUS serves as the origin point for M-designate structures. However, unlike CRONUS, which has proven to be an active contagion source, TEMPLE has displayed no viral behavior while under observation.Considering the similarities between TEMPLE and CRONUS, and having seen the contagious potential of that site, TEMPLE has been preemptively marked with HIGH RISK status.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-J-0002 "EDEN"
DIMENSIONS: 2km x 2km x 2km (approx.)
LOCATION: PERUVIAN BORDER PROTECTED REGION, AMAZON RAINFOREST

NSRC1011-0309 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-J-0002 “EDEN”
DIMENSIONS: 2km x 2km x 2km (approx.)
LOCATION: [REDACTED] (Peruvian Border Protected Region), AMAZON RAINFOREST
AUTHOR: IDD-93754
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-J-0002 “EDEN” is the second of the J-designates to have been discovered, and at present remains by far the largest of these structures to have been catalogued. EDEN is unique in that it has proven capable of supporting fauna of various forms, far more than any of its brethren structures. Within the bounds of EDEN, an entire subtropical ecosystem has developed, due surely in part to its proximity to the Amazon Rainforest. However, the degree to which it now supports life cannot only be as a result of how it is embedded in its environment, though no conclusions have yet been drawn as to how this life came to be. Researchers at the site report it to be “refreshing” to see such an abundance of life within the bounds of their study subject, despite the obvious concerns around its origin.Though EDEN plays host to such varied life, caution is still advised. Given that so far, researchers have not been able to posit a sound reasoning for this ecosystem's existence, we continue to recommend that all parties operate at the EDEN site with a presumption of hazard.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-M-0002 “SHEOL”
DIMENSIONS: 22m x 22m x 12m (aboveground)
LOCATION: ROCHESTER PLATEAU, DRIFTLESS AREA

HIGH RISK SITE
NSRC1011-0310 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-M-0002 “SHEOL”
DIMENSIONS: 22m x 22m x 12m (aboveground)
LOCATION: [REDACTED] (Rochester Plateau), DRIFTLESS AREA
AUTHOR: IDD-62735
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-M-0002 “SHEOL” is the first and only presently catalogued structure to have attempted interaction with humanity. The hiker who discovered SHEOL, as well as the first researcher sent to validate the claim, both are on record as having “received an offer” when near to the site. Further details on what is meant by that statement, what such an “offer” might entail, or any other related information, has been as-of-yet impossible to acquire from either recipient. What is known is that reports of this “offer” are only made by those who approached the site alone, and no contact of any kind was reported by the expedition groups sent to follow up. As such, all research conducted at the SHEOL site must be done in a minimum group size of two, with more being advised to reduce the risk of anyone being left alone for any period of time.Any researchers interested in a position at the SHEOL site should ensure they have thoroughly reviewed this and all other site-relevant documentation, and will be subjected to a full psychological evaluation before and after their stationing at the site. Researchers will also be asked to keep logs of their experiences while on-site, and all SHEOL security measures will require a minimum team size of two for any attempted access.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-M-0003 “FLORA”
DIMENSIONS: 20cm x 20cm x 15cm (flower only)
LOCATION: RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, SANTIAGO DE CUBA

NSRC1011-0311 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-M-0003 “FLORA”
DIMENSIONS: 20cm x 20cm x 15cm (flower only)
LOCATION: [REDACTED] (Residential Address), SANTIAGO DE CUBA
AUTHOR: IDD-77014
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-M-0003 “FLORA” poses a new and concerning development in our study of these novel structure forms. Unlike previous catalogued entries, FLORA seems to be embedded within a living organism - a flower, found in the garden of a researcher who had previously been stationed at CRONUS. Though at this time FLORA does not appear to present any clear danger, investigators have expressed significant concerns regarding both its existence within a living form and it appearing specifically in a researcher’s garden. We advise caution against presuming the two things to be definitively related, though we are thoroughly investigating that avenue.FLORA has not yet been elevated to the HIGH RISK site category, but a heightened level of caution is advised when operating on-site. Any structure that came into existence during the course of our investigation should be considered a potential contagion vector.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-M-0004 “BRIMSTONE”
DIMENSIONS: 367 METERS OF ELEVATION, FULL DIMENSIONS UNKNOWN
LOCATION: MAUNA KEA MOUNTAIN RANGE, HAWAI'I

HIGH RISK SITE
NSRC1011-0312 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-M-0004 “BRIMSTONE”
DIMENSIONS: 367 meters of elevation, full dimensions unknown
LOCATION: [REDACTED] Mauna Kea Mountain Range, Hawai’i
AUTHOR: IDD-34791
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-M-0004 “BRIMSTONE,” while massive in scale, has been a challenge to identify and document throughout this entire investigation, and as such is only a recent addition to the official structural catalogue. The challenges in documenting BRIMSTONE are twofold: firstly, its volcanic nature makes safe access and site establishment a significant challenge; and secondly, it is well-embedded enough in the Mauna Kea Mountain Range to effectively mask a number of features used in the standard structural identification process, and the lava present in its basins further hides much of the structure’s identifiable geometry. At this time, there is no consensus as to the age of BRIMSTONE, but geologists are currently on-site testing material age and composition to that end.Being a volcanic basin, BRIMSTONE is an extremely hazardous and volatile site, even now that a secure base camp has been established. Researchers seeking a position at the BRIMSTONE site will be asked to meet a higher level of physical readiness than standard, and will be asked to make clear their understanding of the hazards of the site terrain.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-J-0003 “SURGE”
DIMENSIONS: 400m x 400m x 400m (approx.)
LOCATION: 28°51'26.0"S 80°50'38.7"E, INTERNATIONAL WATERS

NSRC1011-0313 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-J-0003 “SURGE”
DIMENSIONS: 400m x 400m x 400m (approx.)
LOCATION: 28°51'26.0"S 80°50'38.7"E, INTERNATIONAL WATERS
AUTHOR: IDD-65409
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-J-0003 “SURGE” is the second of the structures to be found out at sea, and is significantly further into open waters than CRONUS - the closest accessible port to SURGE is located in Perth, Australia, approximately 3,350 kilometers away. SURGE is also the only structure whose material composition is wholly verified: it is made purely of salt water. Current protocol forbids the handling or moving of material from the site to prevent contamination, but SURGE’s initial expedition was not so careful, and their vessel was partially submerged within the structure upon arrival. Though this represented a significant breach, it did allow for sample collection and analysis on a scale that would have been impossible under standard methodology. What this means for the rest of the program, and for the structures’ method of creation, remains unknown.Caution is still advised while in proximity to SURGE, but it is considered a low-risk site due to the fact that no adverse reactions were reported from the initial expedition or further sample analysis efforts. Considering the nature of other structures in this investigation, however, our researchers have decided that all safety protocols should remain in place at the site.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-M-0005 “UNWOUND”
DIMENSIONS: 1.6mm x 1.6mm x 2mm (structure only)
LOCATION: SPECIMEN CONTAINMENT, BRANCH LAIKA-4, MEXICO CITY

NSRC1011-0314 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-M-0005 “UNWOUND”
DIMENSIONS: 1.6mm x 1.6mm x 2mm (structure only)
LOCATION: SPECIMEN CONTAINMENT, BRANCH LAIKA-4, MEXICO CITY
AUTHOR: IDD-29904
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-M-0005 “UNWOUND” represents another significant development in observable structural behavior. The structure itself occupies the space of a single stainless steel watch screw, found inside the wristwatch of one of the researchers at the CRONUS site. The researcher reports that they believe UNWOUND to have appeared spontaneously, as they had only within the prior repaired that watch to working condition, and had observed nothing abnormal during the repair process. The discovery of UNWOUND has prompted a full review of the personal belongings of all CRONUS site staff, and a temporary hold has been placed on further research being conducted at the site. At this time, we have no evidence of this contagious behavior emerging from any site other than CRONUS, so all other sites remain active, though heightened security protocols have been implemented as a precautionary measure. Additionally, TEMPLE has been elevated to equal standing in the HIGH RISK category due to the parallels between it and CRONUS, and its briefing sheet has been updated to reflect that fact.Researchers are advised to be extremely cautious in the presence of UNWOUND. Though it has exhibited no viral behavior itself, the fact that it seems to have emerged as a result of some form of virality in CRONUS is cause for concern enough. The primary objective of investigation into the structure should be attempting to identify anything that might indicate when and how it changed, and if there is any material unique to the object that may be the source of this emergence.// END MEMORANDUM

OBJECT ID: STR-J-0004 “HERALD”
DIMENSIONS: 16m x 16m x 18m (approx.)
LOCATION: NEW FEDERAL PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

NSRC1011-0315 // ALL ASSET MEMORANDUM
under NEPHELIM PROTOCOL
ID: STR-J-0004 “HERALD”
DIMENSIONS: 16m x 16m x 18m (approx.)
LOCATION: NEW FEDERAL PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
AUTHOR: IDD-48919
CONTENT FOLLOWSSTR-J-0004 “HERALD,” though one of the most recently catalogued structures, may have been the earliest to exist. The little we know about HERALD’s history provides more questions than it does answers. Documentation of HERALD has it being designed and constructed approximately 15 years ago on order from an anonymous designer who was awarded a contract to have it displayed in Chicago’s New Federal Plaza. The head of the studio responsible for HERALD’s construction has stated that they were provided the exact structure design and production process instructions by the designer and were told that no deviations would be accepted under any circumstances. Information on the designer's identity, means, and any possible connection to the city of Chicago remain unknown. Documentation on the commission process, as well as any information on how this designer was able to secure the contract without any publicity, appears to be missing from official records.At this time, no advice towards caution will be recommended regarding HERALD, and site-specific research is not the main priority of this investigation. While research at the site is still authorized, intensive structural interference is prohibited both so as not to jeopardize the Commission’s agreement with the city as well as to avoid raising any unnecessary alarm in the general public. Any researchers interested in investigating HERALD are encouraged to pursue Freedom of Information Act requests to attempt to secure the release of additional documentation of HERALD’s development and construction.// END MEMORANDUM