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SCP-1319 Safe ✓ high confidence
SCP-1319
Expected annual
$592K
One-time setup
$242K
Annual recurring
$586K
Personnel
10
Up-front one-time containment and equipment costs are modest (~$241.5k) while annual recurring costs are dominated by personnel wages and administrative overhead (~$586.1k/yr). The main cost drivers are 24/7 security staffing, research personnel, and site overhead; contingency reserves and transport/diagnostic one-time purchases are secondary.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $242K
Contingency Reserve $62K
[#23] Containment-failure contingency / emergency response fund for urgent procurement, contractors, or reinforcement needs.
Equipment $56K
[#2, #7, #8, #19] CCTV/audio/recording hardware, stretcher and transfer gear, secure transport vehicle (capital), and data-management hardware (encrypted recorder/server/media).
Facilities $52K
[#1, #15] Containment cell construction and installation of physical separation/interlock hardware (containment cells, reinforced doors, 3 m buffer, door interlocks and installation).
Witness Amnestics $30K
[#22] Initial witness amnestic/cover-up costs for cafeteria incident witnesses (amnestic administration, travel, follow-ups, records adjustments).
Long Term Disposition $18K
[#24] Long-term disposition/termination contingency (secure euthanasia/transport/incineration/cryo-storage if required).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $15K
[#17] Baseline diagnostic and investigative work (imaging, sequencing, histology/pathology runs) to document physiology and origin.
Initial Training First Year $6K
[#14] One-off initial PPE and stretcher-handling / separation enforcement training (first-year, higher cost).
Sedative Initial Supplies $3K
[#16] Initial purchase of sedative/rapid-response supplies (initial stock of non-lethal sedatives and deployable restraint gear).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $586K/yr
Staff Wages $467K/yr
[#4, #5, #6, #12] Security staffing (6 guard equivalents), research personnel (Level-3 + RA), on-call medic coverage (part-time), and part-time janitorial labor (salaries+benefits).
Administrative Overhead $75K/yr
[#21] Pro-rated site administrative overhead (utilities, HR, legal/compliance, site support) estimated as a share of direct personnel costs.
Research And Monitoring $21K/yr
[#3, #18, #20] Monitoring/recording maintenance and storage, ongoing experimental materials/consumables, and psychological support/employee monitoring costs.
Supplies And Consumables $15K/yr
[#10, #11, #13] PPE, disinfectants/sanitation supplies, biohazard waste handling/disposal, and consumable food/enrichment budget.
Logistics And Transport $5K/yr
[#9] Vehicle operation and maintenance (fuel, insurance, routine maintenance and readiness checks).
Periodic Training $2K/yr
[#14] Recurring PPE/stretcher/handling and separation enforcement refresher training (periodic cycles after initial year).
Sedative Restock And Training $1K/yr
[#16] Annual replacements and training related to sedative/rapid-response supplies.
Facilities Maintenance $0/yr
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Cover Story And Legal $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $586K/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with no incidents beyond routine operations and scheduled research.
normal operations scheduled research no containment incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $601K/yr
8.0% probability / year +$15K vs baseline
Localized incident (e.g., accidental near-approach, small violent episode) requiring overtime, minor repairs, and limited amnestic administration.
accidental approach during transfer staff procedural error equipment failure (alarm/interlock)
🚨 Major Breach $806K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$220K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or violent confrontation requiring emergency contractor response, large-scale amnestics, extended overtime, and possible disposition actions.
simultaneous proximity <3m causing large-scale violence transportation accident during relocation multiple-system failures or staffing breakdown
👥 Personnel 10 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#4] Two guards per shift across three shifts (6 guard-equivalents) to enforce separation and respond to incidents.
Research Scientist (Level-3) 1 [#5] Level-3 researcher required to authorize experiments and oversee protocols.
Research Assistant 1 [#5] Research assistant to perform daily tasks, interviews, enrichment, and protocol compliance.
Medical Officer 1 [#6] On-call site medic/EMT allocation (part-time coverage for containment).
Janitorial Staff 1 [#12] Part-time janitorial/cell-cleaning allocation for expelled food, odor control, and sanitation.
📋 Confidence Notes
Notes provide concrete line-item ranges and staffing requirements; estimates use midpoints of provided ranges and directly map to analyst line items. Remaining uncertainty is mainly in chosen midpoints for one-time capital and contingency sizing.
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