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SCP-1205 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-1205
Expected annual
$327K
One-time setup
$275K
Annual recurring
$321K
Personnel
6
Estimated one-time setup costs are modest (~$275k) driven by containment fit-out, instruments, and contingency reserves; annual recurring costs are dominated by staff wages (security + research) and ongoing monitoring/maintenance (~$321k/yr). Automation and instrumentation choices are the largest levers to shift recurring vs one-time spending.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $275K
Initial Research And Lab Setup $85K
[#19] One-time purchase of specialized analytical instruments (purchase option chosen over core facility access).
Contingency Fund $62K
[#27] One-time contingency / emergency escalation reserve to handle relocation, behavioral changes, or unforeseen effects.
Facilities $48K
[#1, #2] One-time structural fit-out for a windowless low-light containment cell and soundproofing/acoustic isolation (cell build-out + insulation/door seals).
Equipment $45K
[#3, #6, #8, #9, #15, #17] Mini-HVAC/controls (hardware portion), surveillance cameras & UPS, automated image-detection system purchase/integration, alarm install, initial PPE issue, and secure evidence locker/vault.
Public Cover Story Setup $18K
[#26] One-time setup for public cover-story / legal/PR budget (creation and initial plausible invoicing coordination).
Memetic Countermeasure Stock $10K
[#18] Initial stock of memetic countermeasures / amnestic agents as required by policy (one-time stock).
Memetic Training Development $4K
[#12] Development of memetic/cognitive-safety training and Incident 1205-G███ briefing package (one-time development).
Transportation And Recovery $2K
[#24] Secure transport / recovery costs for initial transfer to containment.
Legal Permits $1K
[#28] One-time local permits and initial regulatory compliance filings.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $321K/yr
Staff Wages $285K/yr
[#10, #11] Security staffing (3–4 guards covering 24/7 shifts) and research personnel (approx. 0.5–1.0 FTE scientist + 0.25–0.5 FTE tech) — wages constitute the largest recurring expense.
Research And Monitoring $23K/yr
[#5, #7, #13, #14, #20, #22, #23, #29] Monthly air-quality testing, continuous video storage/archival, memetic refresher training, personnel psychological/medical screening, small-scale experimental budget, software/cybersecurity maintenance, data forensics/archiving, and an annual reserve for incident investigations.
Facilities Maintenance $3K/yr
[#4, #21] HVAC/environmental energy use (24/7 HVAC/dehumidifier) and routine maintenance contracts (HVAC service, sensor calibration, filter changes).
Cover Story And Legal $3K/yr
[#26, #28] Recurring maintenance of public cover-story / PR and small ongoing filing fees.
Administrative Overhead $3K/yr
[#25] Administrative costs (clearance processing, access logs, SOP updates, record-keeping specific to SCP-1205).
Memetic Countermeasure Replenishment $2K/yr
[#18] Recurring replenishment of memetic countermeasures / amnestic stock as used or expired.
Supplies And Consumables $2K/yr
[#16, #30] Consumables (evidence bags, sealed containers, archival-compatible cleaning supplies) and low-frequency replacement of backing/mount hardware.
Alarm Monitoring Fees $550/yr
[#9] Recurring monitoring/telecom fees for alarm and notification system.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $321K/yr
94.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine monitoring, maintenance, and staffing only.
no incidents routine testing and maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $384K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$63K vs baseline
Small containment incident or accidental exposure requiring investigation, limited relocation of fragments, and use of contingency/amnestic resources.
accidental exposure localized containment breach incident investigation
🚨 Major Breach $619K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$298K vs baseline
Significant containment failure or behavior change requiring relocation, equipment replacement, extended investigation, and large PR/legal response.
behavioral change beyond current envelope forced relocation major public exposure
👥 Personnel 6 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 [#10] 3–4 guards to staff three 8-hour shifts; count assumes dedicated coverage.
Research Scientist 1 [#11] Primary scientist assigned (0.5–1.0 FTE range; modeled as one on-staff).
Technician 1 [#11] Lab/tech support (0.25–0.5 FTE equivalent, modeled as one shared technician).
📋 Confidence Notes
Mid-level confidence: line-item ranges are well-described but many estimates are order-of-magnitude (e.g., instrument purchase vs core facility, staffing model). Contingency and incident probabilities are judgment calls that create uncertainty.
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