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SCP-1648 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-1648
Expected annual
$951K
One-time setup
$1.2M
Annual recurring
$926K
Personnel
9
Initial one-time containment and specialized equipment costs are approximately $1.16M, driven by reinforced chamber construction, high-speed imaging, remote manipulators, robotics and contingency funds. Annual recurring costs are about $956k/yr, dominated by security and scientific staff wages plus testing, disposal, and contracted response/cover operations.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.2M
Facilities $250K
[#1] Containment chamber construction: reinforced foam-lined humanoid cell, observation port, seals, airlock and tamper-proof doors.
High Speed Imaging And Sensor Array $200K
[#5] 2-4 high-frame-rate cameras, thermal imaging, synchronized capture hardware and frame-grab systems.
Remote Handling Robots $150K
[#16] Robotic manipulators and integration for placing/removing items to minimize human exposure.
Quarantine Testing Cell $150K
[#17] Separate secure testing/quarantine cell for hazardous constructs with destructive testing capability.
Contingency Fund Initial Upgrades $150K
[#27] Initial contingency/reserve for rapid retrofitting or surge upgrades if new capabilities are discovered.
Fire Suppression And Detection $75K
[#3] Localized high-temperature suppression, multi-sensor detectors and isolation controls.
Ventilation System $50K
[#2] Dedicated explosion/flame-rated ceiling exhaust, ducting, spark arrestors, roof termination and redundant fans.
Data Storage Infrastructure $50K
[#6] On-site servers with redundancy, backup systems and secured network segment for classified data.
Redundant Power And Ups $25K
[#4] UPS and emergency generator sized for continuous ventilation, cameras and essential systems.
Materials Vault And Inventory System $22K
[#15] Secure vault shelving, locks and inventory software for strict materials control.
Refrigeration And Food Equipment $18K
[#8] Walk-in refrigerator, secure meat storage and external prep area for daily rations.
Environmental Filtration $10K
[#7] HEPA/carbon filters, VOC capture and installation sized for heavy smoke/soot capture.
Ppe And Initial Training $5K
[#14] Initial purchase of flame-resistant suits, heat-resistant gloves and initial staff training.
Hats Storage And Cataloging $5K
[#22] Small secured storage and initial cataloging/caging for duplicated hats and anomalous items.
Equipment $0
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Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $926K/yr
Staff Wages $530K/yr
[#12, #13] Security staffing (4 guards + supervisor) and scientific/technical personnel (lead researcher, animal care specialist, 1-2 technicians).
Research And Monitoring $120K/yr
[#5, #6, #16, #17] Data processing/storage costs for high-speed footage, IT labor, remote manipulator maintenance, and operations of quarantine/testing cell.
Cover Story And Legal $48K/yr
[#20] Cover procurement, false invoicing, PR and legal expenses for secrecy and obfuscation.
Insurance Reserve $30K/yr
[#21] Internal/external insurance pool or liability reserve for property damage, injury, and cleanup.
Testing Materials Budget $30K/yr
[#23] Budget for materials provided during approved tests (metals, electronics, organic parts).
Contingency Fund Annual $30K/yr
[#27] Annual maintained reserve for rapid upgrades or unexpected containment retrofits.
Emergency Response Contract $25K/yr
[#19] On-call fire/hazmat/medical evacuation contract specialized for anomalous incidents.
Biohazard Disposal $23K/yr
[#10, #18] Daily disposal of uneaten food/biowaste and incineration/secure destruction of hazardous constructs.
Facilities Maintenance $22K/yr
[#2, #3, #4, #7, #11] Ventilation maintenance, fire-suppression inspection, UPS fuel/maintenance, filter replacements, routine chamber decontamination.
Energy Costs $20K/yr
[#25] Electricity for continuous ventilation, HVAC, cameras, servers and other high-power equipment.
Psychological Monitoring And Rotation $10K/yr
[#24] Regular psychological screening, forced rotation and mitigation against memetic/social influence.
Materials Vault Management $8K/yr
[#15] Annual management, auditing and inventory control costs for the secure materials vault.
Supplies And Consumables $8K/yr
[#8, #14, #29] Sanitization supplies, PPE replacement/refreshers, and general consumables (filters, small camera parts, tools).
Dietary Supplies $8K/yr
[#9] Ongoing pork and beef rations for SCP-1648-A/B (baseline retail sourcing).
Records And Compliance $6K/yr
[#28] Secure archives, redaction, auditing and classified record-keeping for logs and compliance.
Logistics And Transport $5K/yr
[#26] Refrigerated and secured transfers of meat/materials and removal of constructs.
Hat Cataloging $2K/yr
[#22] Ongoing handling, cataloging and storage costs for duplicated hats and small anomalous outputs.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $926K/yr
79.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine testing and full compliance with containment protocols.
no major incidents routine testing only standard staffing and contracts
🚨 Minor Incident $1.0M/yr
18.0% probability / year +$80K vs baseline
Small hazardous construct or localized fire/smoke event requiring disposal, short repairs and overtime.
combustion of a construct localized contamination short-term overtime/contractor repairs
🚨 Major Breach $1.2M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$280K vs baseline
Containment failure or creation causing significant damage, requiring containment upgrades and major equipment replacement.
dangerous construct escapes quarantine structural damage to chamber extensive equipment replacement
🚨 Political Exposure $1.5M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$530K vs baseline
Public incident or procurement exposure requiring aggressive legal/PR response, long-term cover operations and possible settlements.
public incident procurement trace or whistleblower media/legal escalation
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 24/7 rotating guards (salaries included in staff_wages) to supervise containment.
Security Supervisor / Dispatcher 1 Supervisor/dispatcher for rapid response and shift coordination.
Research Scientist 1 Lead researcher overseeing experiments and data analysis.
Animal Care Specialist / Xenobiologist 1 Caretaker experienced with exotic/necrotic tissues; manages feeding and health.
Technician / Lab Technician 2 Technical staff for cameras, sensors, robotics and daily operations.
📋 Confidence Notes
Detailed line-item estimates provided by analyst notes enable a reasonable budgetary picture, but uncertainty remains around frequency/severity of hazardous constructs and testing frequency which can drive large cost spikes.
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