SCP-1156 — SCP-1156 | Cost Breakdown

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SCP-1156 Safe ~ medium confidence

SCP-1156

Expected annual

$266K

One-time setup

$190K

Annual recurring

$260K

Personnel

One-time setup ~ $190,500 driven by stable modifications, imaging, research equipment and contingency; annual operating costs ~ $260,050 driven by personnel (handler + researcher), veterinary/medical reserves, and ongoing market monitoring/intelligence.

🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $190K

Acquisition Event Fund $50K

[#18] Baseline rapid-response / acquisition fund for discreet purchases/retrievals of additional specimens (per-event availability fund as recommended).

Anomalous Escalation Contingency $50K

[#27] One-time contingency reserve for unexpected anomalous escalation or emergent equipment/research needs.

Equipment $34K

[#2, #11, #19] Purchase of specialized CCTV/audio/sensors (~#2), initial research equipment (#11), and secure climate-controlled horse trailer (#19).

Initial Research And Lab Setup $28K

[#9] Small-animal/large-animal imaging and neurological workup (MRI/CT/EEG, bloodwork, specialist fees).

Facilities $22K

[#1] Stable modification and containment upgrades (reinforced stall doors, tamperproof locks, non-slip flooring, fencing, sound-dampening).

Staff Training Initial $5K

[#22] Initial staff training, psychological safety and ethics oversight setup.

Scrip System Setup $2K

[#13] Payroll "scrip" system setup, secure printing and administrative startup costs.

🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $260K/yr

Staff Wages $95K/yr

[#3, #10] Handler / stablehand (1 FTE) and part-time researcher/ethologist salary & benefits (Foundation-grade hires).

Market Monitoring $42K/yr

[#17] Subscriptions, analyst time and informant budget to monitor UK horse sales and transfers for potential additional specimens.

Emergency Medical Fund $25K/yr

[#20] Annual reserve for emergency medical/surgical procedures beyond routine vet care.

Administrative Overhead $20K/yr

[#26] Site allocation fraction for HR, clearances, legal reviews and central overhead.

Veterinary Emergency Budget $15K/yr

[#4] Episodic emergency budget / set-aside for urgent veterinary procedures (anesthesia, surgery, hospitalization).

Veterinary Services $12K/yr

[#4] Annual preventive veterinary retainer and routine care for equine/sapient needs.

Cover Story And Legal $10K/yr

[#16] Legal/cover story and OPSEC maintenance, front-company / record upkeep costs.

Scrip Payouts $8K/yr

[#14] Direct scrip wage payouts to SCP-1156 (face value equivalents; midpoint estimate of the provided range).

Research And Monitoring $8K/yr

[#11, #12] Recurring research consumables (~#11) and documentation/data storage/transcription/processing (~#12).

Liability Insurance Reserve $6K/yr

[#23] Reserve for workers' safety incidents, medical costs and compensation (self-insurance budgeting).

Communications And Translation $3K/yr

[#25] Speech analysis software licenses and occasional phoneticist/translation consultation.

Supplies And Consumables $2K/yr

[#6] Feed, bedding, grooming supplies and cleaning chemicals.

Logistics And Transport $2K/yr

[#7, #19] Manure handling and stable cleaning (~#7) plus annual maintenance/inspections for the specialized trailer (~#19).

Forensic Analysis $2K/yr

[#21] Budgeted clothing forensic exams and provenance checks (occasional per-event analyses).

Staff Training Refresh $2K/yr

[#22] Annual refresher training, ethics oversight and psychological support for staff.

Enrichment And Costumes $2K/yr

[#24] Misc. enrichment items, non-anomalous harnesses, costumes and replacements.

Facilities Maintenance $2K/yr

[#8] Marginal utilities increase (water, electricity) and small facilities upkeep.

Farrier Services $1K/yr

[#5] Regular hoof care / farrier visits (shoeing/trimming).

Quartermaster Sundries $1K/yr

[#15] Stocking approved items for purchase by the SCP (treats, brushes, small goods).

Equipment Maintenance And Storage $500/yr

[#2] Annual maintenance and local storage costs for CCTV/audio and sensors.

Scrip Administration $500/yr

[#13] Ongoing administration of the scrip payroll system.

⚡ Cost Scenarios

📊 Baseline (baseline) $260K/yr

85.0% probability / year

Normal, uneventful year with only scheduled operations and planned reserves.

no incidents routine veterinary care regular research and monitoring

🚨 Minor Incident $285K/yr

5.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline

Occasional medical emergency or localized incident requiring use of emergency funds and extra care.

emergency surgery serious injury requiring hospitalization

🚨 Acquisition Event $310K/yr

10.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline

Identification and acquisition of an additional candidate specimen requiring rapid purchase/retrieval and setup.

identification of additional specimen discreet purchase or rapid retrieval

👥 Personnel 2 total

Role	Count	Notes
Handler / Stablehand	1	[#3] Full-time on-site handler/groom with Foundation clearance to manage daily care and handling.
Research Scientist / Ethologist	1	[#10] Part-time to full-time behavioral and cognitive research support (0.5–1.0 FTE equivalent budgeted).

📋 Confidence Notes

Estimates are order-of-magnitude with clear line-item ranges and many well-understood recurring costs (personnel, veterinary, monitoring), but episodic event costs and contingency needs are uncertain, so confidence is medium.

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