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SCP-1122 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-1122
Expected annual
$2.2M
One-time setup
$3.0M
Annual recurring
$2.1M
Personnel
19
One-time setup costs are moderate-to-high due to property acquisition and contingency reserves (~$2.98M total); recurring annual costs are driven by security and research staffing (~$2.15M/yr). Main cost drivers are ongoing staff wages, legal/cover-story expenses, outsourced testing, and contingency reserves for escalation.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $3.0M
Contingency Reserve $1.1M
[#24] Reserve fund for escalation (relocation, extended MTF deployment, mass amnestics) — mid-range contingency allocation.
Public Liability Reserve $550K
[#25] One-time reserve for potential legal judgments, settlements, or cover-failure payouts.
Equipment $531K
[#5, #6, #10, #12, #19, #20, #22, #23, #26] External CCTV and intrusion sensors (#5), patrol vehicles and vehicle equipment (#6), baggage X-ray / screening hardware (#10), wearable recorders and initial recording hardware (#12), emergency response kit (#19), secure radios/encrypted comms equipment (#20), small database/server setup (#22), custom evidence container(s) (#23), R&D/procurement of disguised/period-style monitoring tech (#26).
Facilities $455K
[#3, #4, #7, #11] Fencing/vehicle barriers and gatehouse (#3), road-closure/municipal compensation and physical detours (#4), property acquisition/lease/buyout (#7), visitor/processing room buildout/lockers (#11).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $288K
[#14, #15] Capital for specialized laboratory analysis capability (SEM/mass spec/XRF) (#14) and controlled-experiment infrastructure / Faraday cages / observation booths and PPE (#15).
Guard Training Initial $36K
[#2] Initial weapons/search/anomalous-risk training for guards (8 guards × ~$3k–$6k each).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.1M/yr
Staff Wages $1.4M/yr
[#1, #13, #19] Security guard payroll and benefits for 24/7 perimeter coverage (#1), research staffing (site director, researchers, techs, admin) including benefits (#13), and on-call emergency/MTF staffing budget (#19).
Cover Story And Legal $210K/yr
[#8, #9] Ongoing cover-story expenses, local PR, payments/compensation (#8), plus legal retainers, FOIA defense, and liaison costs (#9).
Research And Monitoring $185K/yr
[#12, #14, #15, #22] Data storage/backup and wearable recorder media refresh (#12), outsourced specialized analyses/consumables (#14), operation costs for controlled experiments (#15), archival/database maintenance and analysis (#22).
Medical And Psychiatric Care $60K/yr
[#16] Recurring medical and psychiatric evaluations, medications, routine care for residents and staff.
Personnel Housing And Support $60K/yr
[#27] Housing, per-diem, and shift support for guards and near-site research staff.
Public Liability Reserve $50K/yr
[#25] Annual contribution to insurance-style reserve for potential lawsuits, settlements, or large compensations.
Facilities Maintenance $50K/yr
[#3, #4, #5, #10, #11, #20] Perimeter/fence maintenance (#3), road-upkeep/inspections (#4), surveillance system maintenance and storage costs (#5), screening operator/maintenance (#10), visitor/evidence storage administration (#11), communications airtime/maintenance (#20).
Ethical Oversight $36K/yr
[#17] Administrative overhead for review boards, approvals, and protocol administration (includes some amnestic administration policy costs).
Supplies And Consumables $28K/yr
[#21, #26] Routine site consumables/utilities/grounds upkeep and small operating supplies (#21), maintenance of specialized replacement/replication equipment (#26).
Logistics And Transport $26K/yr
[#6, #23] Vehicle fuel/maintenance/insurance for patrol vehicles (#6), secure transport and evidence-handling costs (#23).
Training And Certification $20K/yr
[#2] Annual refresher training and certification maintenance for guards and relevant staff.
Amnestic And Medical Supplies $10K/yr
[#18] Pharmaceuticals and secure supply chain costs for amnestic agents and specialized medical supplies.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.1M/yr
90.5% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; routine operations and scheduled maintenance.
routine_operations no_breach standard_research_activity
🚨 Minor Incident $2.2M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Localized incident: small breach attempt, medical emergency among residents, limited repair and legal follow-up.
unauthorized_entry single medical emergency minor equipment damage
🚨 Major Breach $3.1M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline
Significant containment breach or escalated anomalous activity requiring extended MTF deployment, relocation planning, and intensive restoration.
containment_breach extended_MTF_deployment relocation_or_repairs
🚨 Political Exposure $3.6M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
Press leak or legal challenge forcing large-scale cover-up, mass amnestics/settlements, and major legal expenditures.
press_leak civilian_litigation major_public_scrutiny
👥 Personnel 19 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / Guard 8 [#1] Two armed guards posted 24/7 requiring shift coverage (6–8 personnel).
Site Director / Executive Staff 1 [#13] Senior researcher / site director managing operations and approvals.
Research Scientist 3 [#13] Researchers conducting interviews, experiments, and monitoring.
Laboratory Technician 2 [#13] Lab techs supporting sample handling, testing coordination, and equipment.
Administrative Staff 1 [#13, #22] Admin support for scheduling, chain-of-custody logs, and documentation.
Emergency Response / MTF Agent 4 [#19] On-call rapid-reaction personnel and equipment custodians.
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are based on analyst-provided ranges for each line item and standard mid-point assumptions; many items (land acquisition, contingency needs, legal fees) are location- and incident-dependent, producing moderate uncertainty.
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