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SCP-1061 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-1061
Expected annual
$1.1M
One-time setup
$674K
Annual recurring
$1.1M
Personnel
6
Initial one-time setup is roughly $670,500 driven by facility fit-out, robotics and imaging equipment; annual recurring costs are approximately $1,137,000 driven primarily by staff wages, per-test operational costs, and ongoing research/monitoring.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $674K
Equipment $303K
[#3, #4, #5, #21] High-speed imaging system (~$140,000), remote/robotic manipulators (~$150,000), seat sensors/lockdown (~$10,000), secure racks/cabinet for parts/tires (~$3,000).
Facilities $200K
[#1] Secured, climate-controlled garage fit-out: reinforced door, boarding points, negative-pressure ventilation/HEPA, reinforced flooring and anchor points.
Contingency Reserve $125K
[#23] One-time contingency/legal/liability reserve fund to handle leaks, public incidents, or emergency containment expansions (seeded reserve).
Backup Power One Time $15K
[#16] Small diesel generator and UPS hardware to ensure continuous power for tests and recording.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $12K
[#13] Initial secure server/encryption hardware and classified storage systems (initial purchase).
Initial Transport $10K
[#2] Tow/flatbed/crane, secure transport team and evidence-handling procedures for moving the damaged vehicle into the containment garage.
Seat Preservation One Time $5K
[#20] Custom covers/lockboxes and physical measures to secure the driver's seat when not in testing.
Secure Storage Tires $3K
[#21] One-time purchase of racks/secure evidence cabinet for removed tires and vehicle parts.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.1M/yr
Staff Wages $500K/yr
[#6, #7] 24/7 physical security (4 guards ~ $200k incl benefits) plus senior containment/research staffing (senior scientist + technician ~ $300k incl benefits).
Per Test Incremental $275K/yr
[#8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #22, #27] Aggregated per-test operational costs: PPE/consumables, per-test medical activation, forensic/autopsy, biohazard disposal, admin & security overtime, props. Example: $5,500/test × 50 tests/yr = $275,000/yr (uses the analyst example test frequency).
Research And Monitoring $206K/yr
[#13, #19, #24, #25] Recurring data storage/IT operations (~$6k/yr), training/drills/SOP development (~$10k/yr), long-term research budget (~$150k/yr), records classification & security auditing (~$40k/yr).
Cover Story And Legal $50K/yr
[#17] Legal, cover story maintenance, PR contingency and forged/permitted records (~$50k/yr assumed).
Facilities Maintenance $44K/yr
[#14, #15, #16, #20, #26] Maintenance & calibration for camera/robots (~$30k/yr), HVAC/filtration/utilities (~$8k/yr), generator fuel & maintenance (~$2k/yr), recurring inspections for seat preservation (~$500/yr), misc maintenance/repairs (~$3k/yr).
Medical Standby $40K/yr
[#9] On-call EMT/paramedic/trauma retainer (~$30k–$50k/yr; assumed $40k retainer). Per-test activation costs captured in per_test_incremental.
Supplies And Consumables $12K/yr
[#12, #22] PPE baseline and consumables (~$5k–$15k/yr; assumed $10k) plus small equipment/props replacement (~$2k/yr) for routine experiments.
Psychological Care $10K/yr
[#18] Counseling and rehabilitative measures for witnesses and exposed staff (~$5k–$20k/yr; midpoint assumed).
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.1M/yr
93.5% probability / year
Normal year with scheduled testing (50 tests) and no major incidents; routine operations and research continue.
scheduled tests routine maintenance no security breaches
🚨 Minor Incident $1.2M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Small accidental exposure/unauthorized contact requiring cleanup, extra forensic work, and limited legal response.
accidental contact with driver's seat localized contamination event small media leak
🚨 Major Breach $1.4M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Containment breach or multiple unauthorized contacts causing several incidents, requiring emergency response, temporary shutdown and larger legal costs.
coordinated unauthorized access multiple SCP-1061-1 events large forensic & disposal operations
🚨 Political Exposure $1.9M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$750K vs baseline
Significant public or political exposure requiring major legal, PR, bribery/settlement, and extended containment upgrades.
public leak civil suits forced facility upgrades
👥 Personnel 6 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 [#6] Four guards providing 24/7 coverage (two shifts) included in staff wages.
Research Scientist 1 [#7] One senior Level-4 scientist/curator to approve tests and supervise research.
Technician 1 [#7] One technician to operate equipment, maintain logs and coordinate robotic manipulators.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item estimates and ranges; however per-test frequency, incident probabilities, and certain recurring retainer costs are uncertain, so numerical estimates use midpoints and assumed test cadence (50 tests/yr).
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