SCP-101
Euclid
~
medium confidence
SCP-101
Expected annual
$1.2M
One-time setup
$1.2M
Annual recurring
$1.2M
Personnel
11
One-time capital/setup costs are approximately $1.22M driven by containment room retrofit, airlock/HVAC and contingency fund; recurring annual costs are about $1.23M/yr driven primarily by security and oversight wages, research/monitoring, and contingency replenishment.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $1.2M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $1.2M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$1.2M/yr
Normal uneventful year with regular operations and no major incidents.
routine operations
scheduled maintenance
regular research activity
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Minor Incident
$1.3M/yr
Localized contamination, small equipment loss, limited medical mobilization and cleanup.
small containment breach
instrument damage
single-incident medical mobilization
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Major Breach
$2.0M/yr
Significant containment breach or mass-exposure requiring full contingency deployment and large-scale decontamination/legal response.
major containment failure
mass exposure
public exposure / legal action
Personnel
11 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 8 | [#7] Eight full-time equivalent Level-2 guards to cover 24/7 posting with overlap/backup. |
| Research Scientist / Level-3 Staff | 1 | [#8] One full-time Level-3 authorized staff to oversee interactions and authorize use. |
| Surveillance Analyst / Technician | 1 | [#17] Part-time/full-time equivalent for review of surveillance footage and sensor data. |
| Janitorial / Facilities Technician | 1 | [#11] Additional janitorial labor for segregation and transfer of refuse to SCP-101 (FTE-equivalent). |
Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide ranges and specific line-item guidance for most costs, allowing a reasoned estimate; uncertainty remains due to variable research posture, contingency sizing, and per-move transport variability.