(Origin Story:)

APE-003, known colloquially as "The Stone Sentinel," traces its origins back to an archaeological excavation expedition deep within the heart of a dense jungle. Led by renowned archaeologist Dr. Evelyn Monroe, the expedition sought to uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization lost to time.

In the depths of the jungle, the team stumbled upon a hidden temple buried beneath layers of foliage and earth. Within the temple's inner sanctum stood a towering stone statue, its features weathered by centuries of neglect yet radiating an aura of ancient power.

As the team ventured closer to the statue, they discovered inscriptions etched into the stone, detailing rituals and offerings made to appease the enigmatic entity depicted in the carving. Dr. Monroe, driven by academic curiosity and a thirst for discovery, ordered the statue to be excavated and transported back to civilization for further study.

However, unknown to the expedition members, the statue held a dark secret. Imbued with anomalous properties by the ancient civilization that crafted it, the statue was more than a mere depiction of a forgotten deity—it was a vessel for a malevolent force eager to break free from its stony confines.

During the journey back to civilization, strange occurrences plagued the expedition. Crew members reported feelings of unease and paranoia, and whispers of unseen entities echoed through the night. As tensions rose, Dr. Monroe remained determined to unlock the secrets of the statue, unaware of the danger lurking within its stone form.

Upon reaching civilization, the statue was initially seized by the enigmatic Silent Corp, a covert organization known for its dealings with anomalous entities. Recognizing the potential threat posed by APE-003, Silent Corp began containment efforts but soon found themselves overwhelmed by the statue's anomalous influence.

With the situation escalating rapidly, Silent Corp made the decision to transfer custody of APE-003 to the Ape Foundation, a renowned organization dedicated to the containment, study, and protection of anomalous entities. Led by the esteemed VoxDev, the foundation possessed the expertise and resources necessary to handle such anomalies with precision and care.

Now under the watchful care of the Ape Foundation, APE-003 resides within secure facilities specially designed to accommodate its unique needs and capabilities. The foundation's dedicated team of researchers and scientists work tirelessly to understand the anomaly's origins, behavior, and anomalous properties, all while safeguarding it from those who would seek to exploit its power for nefarious purposes.

As APE-003 continues to be studied and monitored within the confines of the Ape Foundation, stringent containment protocols are upheld to prevent any potential breaches or risks to personnel and the surrounding environment. With each passing day, the foundation strives to unlock the mysteries surrounding APE-003, knowing that the key to understanding may hold profound implications for the field of anomalous research.

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[Victim Notice - Expedition Report]

Date: October 12, 1904

Location: Jungle Temple Excavation Site

Description of Encounter:

		
			Members of the archaeological expedition led by Dr. Evelyn Monroe reported unsettling phenomena following the excavation and transportation of the stone statue, designated APE-003, from the jungle temple. Witnesses described a sense of foreboding and unease permeating the expedition camp, accompanied by inexplicable occurrences and sightings.
		
	

Witness Accounts:

Dr. Evelyn Monroe:

"As we unearthed the statue from its ancient resting place, an oppressive atmosphere descended upon the temple ruins. The statue, towering above us like a silent sentinel, seemed to emanate an aura of malevolence. Its eyes, glowing with an unnatural white light, followed our every movement with an unsettling intensity. I could feel its gaze boring into my soul, as if it were peering into the darkest recesses of my mind."

Dr. Marcus Carter: "The moment we laid eyes on the statue, I knew we were in the presence of something beyond our understanding. Its form, resembling that of an ancient ape-like deity, was marred by streaks of dried blood that seemed to pulse with a sinister energy. And those eyes... They burned with an otherworldly intensity, piercing through the darkness like beacons of malevolence. I could swear they followed me, even when I turned away."

Sofia Alvarez: "It was like a nightmare come to life. The statue, towering over us like a vengeful god, exuded an aura of primal dread. Its form, twisted and contorted like a grotesque mockery of humanity, sent shivers down my spine. And those eyes... They glowed with an eerie white light, illuminating the darkness with their unholy radiance. I could feel their gaze upon me, even as I tried to avert my eyes."

Response and Action Taken:

Upon returning to civilization, reports of the expedition's encounters with anomalous phenomena caught the attention of the Ape Foundation. Recognizing the potential threat posed by APE-003, foundation operatives swiftly intervened to secure the statue and contain its anomalous influence.

Specialized containment teams were dispatched to retrieve APE-003 from the expedition site, implementing strict containment protocols to prevent any further incidents or breaches. The statue was transported to a secure Ape Foundation facility, where it remains under constant surveillance and study by foundation researchers.

In the aftermath of the expedition, Dr. Monroe and her team were debriefed and offered counseling to address the psychological trauma resulting from their encounters with APE-003. Efforts to understand the origins and anomalous properties of the statue continue, as the Ape Foundation strives to contain and neutralize the threat posed by this ancient relic of a forgotten civilization.