SCP-1201
Euclid
~
medium confidence
SCP-1201
Expected annual
$2.9M
One-time setup
$2.9M
Annual recurring
$2.8M
Personnel
26
Initial one-time emplacement, hardening, and equipment purchases are estimated at roughly $2.89M, while ongoing annual operations (security, scientific staff, logistics, and local influence) are roughly $2.81M per year. The main recurring cost drivers are continuous armed security and permanent scientific/operational staffing, with significant reserves set aside for contingencies.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $2.9M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $2.8M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$2.8M/yr
Normal year with no major incidents; regular operations, monitoring, and the predictable annual manifestation handled by standing staff.
predictable manifestation
no breach
routine maintenance
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Minor Incident
$3.1M/yr
Limited containment incident requiring one rapid-reaction activation, medevac(s), small demolition/forensics and cover-up expenditures.
single rapid-reaction activation
localized public exposure
small-scale equipment damage
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Major Breach
$4.3M/yr
Significant containment breach or public exposure requiring large-scale mobilization, contingency fund usage, multiple activations, and extensive cover-up/repair.
prolonged breach
widespread media exposure
major equipment loss or site damage
Personnel
26 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 18 | [#3] Continuous 24/7 perimeter coverage with rotations; ~18 positions to staff three shifts. |
| Research Scientist (PI / Field Researchers) | 3 | [#9] Senior anomalous-object researcher (PI) and ~2 field researchers. |
| Technician | 2 | [#9] Two technicians for instruments, sensors, and remote platforms. |
| Medical Officer | 1 | [#9, #11] On-site medic for trauma/burn readiness and coordination with medevac contracts. |
| Site Manager / Administrative Staff | 1 | [#9] Site manager responsible for operations, liaison and reporting. |
| Local Cultural / Linguistic Liaison | 1 | [#9] Local liaison to manage community relations and translations. |
Confidence Notes
Estimates are order-of-magnitude based on ranges in analyst notes and reflect reasonable midpoints; however costs in a conflict zone (Damascus) can vary widely (2–5×) due to access, corruption, and security, so a medium confidence level is appropriate.