FOUNDATION PERSONNEL FILE
Full Name: Ricky 'Shepherd' KowalskiDOB: ██/██/198█
Clearance: Level 3
Current Position: Senior Doctor, Site-65
Ethnicity: Polish-American
Blood Type: O+
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 220lbs
Conditions: Essential tremor affecting fine motor control in hands
Allergies: N/A
Special Abilities: N/A
Qualifications/Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | 8 years medical school | Specializations in General Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine
Previous Positions/Work: General Physician at ████████ General Hospital | Farm veterinary assistant (informal, childhood)
Current Affiliations: SCP Foundation
Codename: 'Shepherd' (Nickname given by former colleagues, origin relating to his farm background and dedication to caring for patients; uses full designation "'Shepherd' Kowalski" professionally)
Biography (██/██/20██) Documented by R.A.I.S.A Correspondent ██████:
Ricky Kowalski was born and raised on a rural farm in [REDACTED], where he received unconventional early medical training from his mother. From a young age, he learned veterinary procedures including emergency surgeries, medication synthesis, and treatment of various animal injuries and illnesses. This hands-on practical experience instilled in him both surgical precision and a deep-rooted drive to preserve life.Following his upbringing, Dr. Kowalski pursued formal medical education for eight years, earning his medical license in 20██. He established himself as a highly competent general physician known for his versatility in treating diverse pathologies and his dedication during high-pressure medical emergencies. His practical farm background combined with formal training made him particularly effective at improvising solutions in resource-limited situations.
In 20██, while working at ████████ General Hospital, Dr. Kowalski responded to what appeared to be a mass casualty event involving rapid tissue calcification. He attempted standard diagnostic procedures including CT scans, MRI imaging, and tissue sampling on multiple victims. All biological samples exhibited immediate crystallization or complete dissolution upon collection—a phenomenon beyond any known pathology. Despite his efforts and medical expertise, Dr. Kowalski was unable to save any of the affected patients as their bodies transformed into crystalline structures.
Foundation Mobile Task Force Epsilon-6 ("Village Idiots") responded to contain what was later identified as an SCP-409 outbreak. Impressed by Dr. Kowalski's dedication, medical competence, and discretion during the crisis, Foundation personnel offered him a position within the organization. Following standard recruitment protocols, Dr. Kowalski was administered Class-B amnestics to remove memories of the specific anomalous nature of the incident and the Foundation's involvement. He accepted employment with fragmented recollections of the event—retaining only the emotional weight of his failure to save those patients without understanding why standard medicine had failed so catastrophically.
Personnel Report (██/██/20██) Documented by R.A.I.S.A Agent ████:
Upon joining Site-65, 'Shepherd' Kowalski was required to re-establish his medical credentials within Foundation hierarchy despite his prior experience and the circumstances of his recruitment. He began as a medical trainee, starting from the ground up. Over approximately ██ years of service, he systematically worked his way from medical trainee to his current position as Senior Doctor through consistent competence and reliability.'Shepherd' Kowalski's responsibilities expanded to include psychiatric evaluations of personnel and contained entities, administration of specialized treatments including electroconvulsive therapy when medically warranted, pharmaceutical oversight, emergency trauma response, and medical support during containment breaches. His adaptability and willingness to handle diverse medical situations (from routine evaluations to anomalous exposure incidents) made him a valued asset to Site-65's medical department.
However, 'Shepherd' Kowalski developed a progressive essential tremor in his hands during his Foundation service. The cause remains undetermined, though stress-related factors have not been ruled out. While still capable of performing surgical procedures, the tremor significantly increases complication risk during delicate operations. Dr. Kowalski has been informally reassigned from primary surgical duties but remains qualified for emergency intervention when alternatives are unavailable. Medical staff report that Dr. Kowalski experiences visible distress when required to operate, aware of his compromised precision.
His former colleagues' nickname for him—'Shepherd'—has followed him to the Foundation, though the origin of the name (relating to his farm upbringing and his protective nature toward patients) is something he rarely discusses.
Psychological evaluations reveal that 'Shepherd' Kowalski exhibits strong dedication to patient outcomes while maintaining professional emotional boundaries. He regularly works extended hours during medical crises and takes his responsibilities seriously, though he has developed healthy coping mechanisms for the inevitable losses that occur in Foundation medical work. While he strives to save every patient possible, he accepts that certain anomalous conditions and circumstances make death unavoidable. Supervising psychologist Dr. ████████ notes this balanced approach likely stems from his farm upbringing, where life and death were accepted as natural cycles, combined with residual subconscious drive from his amnesticized recruitment incident.
Recent cognitive assessments indicate 'Shepherd' Kowalski's memory of the SCP-409 incident continues to degrade over time, which specialists consider normal Class-B amnestic decay. Each year the specific details become more fragmented and inaccessible. While he consciously recalls less about the event itself, it has left him with a steady commitment to his work rather than an obsessive drive. General memory function, medical knowledge retention, and professional competency remain entirely unaffected.
'Shepherd' Kowalski demonstrates appropriate operational security awareness and has never attempted unauthorized information-gathering regarding classified projects beyond his clearance level. He understands amnestic protocols and accepts that certain knowledge is restricted for operational reasons. Staff report him as dedicated, reliable, and respected for his medical expertise, with a pragmatic approach to the difficult realities of Foundation medical work.
Site Medical Director Dr. ████████ notes: "'Shepherd' is one of the most balanced medical professionals I've worked with in the Foundation. He'll put in the work to save someone, but he doesn't carry losses like some doctors do. That practical mindset—probably from his farm background—serves him well here. He understands that sometimes you can't save them all, and he's made peace with that."
R.A.I.S.A will continue routine monitoring of 'Shepherd' Kowalski's psychological state and memory degradation progression. No immediate cause for concern regarding loyalty, competency, or security clearance has been identified.
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