R-1673

 Possible relic #:  R-1673

 Hypothetical safety class : α

 Probable use class:  Tool (it might serve to detect the truth)

 Plausible physical description:  R-1673 could be a gray polygraph.

 Probable anomalous properties : It is conceivable that R-1673 could cause subjects being tested with it to doubt themselves even when stating the truth due to an unknown mechanism. Another effect which has been thought of is that it could cause doubt in the tester about whether the readings are correct, even when giving questions they otherwise know. This doubt could have been seen in spectators, as well.

Also conjectured is that R-1673 prevents any certain statements about it. It has been theorized that speech, writing and pictograms are affected by this effect. There might not be any known mechanism that stops it, nor might we know what mechanism causes this communication filter.

This filter might only affect those who know the existence of R-1673. Further research is needed, however.

 Special safety notes:  Further communication about R-1673 might be communicated on a need-to-know basis through the Librarian or other Hunters on site.