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SCP-1704 Euclid-numen ~ medium confidence
SCP-1704
Expected annual
$2.7M
One-time setup
$2.2M
Annual recurring
$2.6M
Personnel
14
First-year capital (one-time) costs are approximately $2.19M driven by containment construction, specialized equipment, and a large remediation contingency; steady-state annual operating costs are about $2.64M driven primarily by staff wages, research program funding, and legal/cover-up budgets.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.2M
Facilities $1.5M
[#1, #4, #26, #29] Containment chamber retrofit, acoustic isolation/soundproofing, on-site morgue outfitting, and long-term remediation/relocation reserve (major contingency for new wing/relocation).
Equipment $560K
[#2, #3, #5, #6, #11, #12, #18, #19, #20, #27, #28] Precision HVAC install, redundant generator/UPS install, continuous monitoring install, initial data storage hardware, specialized sampling/handling tools, lifting/transport equipment, acoustic analysis hardware, air filtration install, sample archive hardware, access/control hardware, and non-destructive restraint materials.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $88K
[#13] Initial forensic & bioanthropological testing budget for targeted sequencing, radiocarbon/isotope testing, CT scans and associated lab engagement to support startup research.
Training And Protocol Development $35K
[#9] One-time development and delivery of initial training courses and protocol creation for safe interactions, interview techniques, ethical handling, and Project Orpheus-30 procedures.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.6M/yr
Staff Wages $980K/yr
[#7, #8] Ongoing salaries/benefits for security staff (6 guards) and the scientific/containment team (Level-4 containment scientists, research scientists/technicians, psychologist FTE, facilities technician).
Research And Monitoring $756K/yr
[#6, #9, #13, #14, #20, #23, #24] Ongoing data storage/management, refresher training, recurring forensic testing, medical/psychological research & interview programs, archive/sample storage management, Project Orpheus-30 research allocations, and ethics/compliance oversight.
Cover Story And Legal $502K/yr
[#16, #17, #22] Legal/records/cover-up operations, public relations/deniable cover reserves, and incident investigation/litigation insurance and defense.
Emergency Response Reserve $175K/yr
[#21] Annual contingency reserve for rapid-response team readiness, overtime, extra staffing, remediation and cleanup in the event of unexpected aggressive behavior or breaches.
Facilities Maintenance $78K/yr
[#2, #3, #5, #19, #26, #27, #30] HVAC maintenance & calibration, generator fuel/maintenance, monitoring system maintenance, filter replacement/waste processing, morgue operations, access-control/admin upkeep, and energy costs.
Staff Turnover And Morbidity $75K/yr
[#25] Costs for staff rotation, extended leave coverage, counseling, replacement hiring and other morbidity mitigation measures.
Logistics And Transport $55K/yr
[#15] Handling, mortuary processing, transport, permits and disposal costs for removed/deactivated human remains (annual set-aside based on sampling frequency).
Supplies And Consumables $16K/yr
[#10, #18] PPE and consumables (gloves, suits, respirators) plus replacement ear-protection/headset stock and microphone consumables.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.6M/yr
83.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with regular operations, research activity at the chosen steady-state level, and no major incidents.
steady-state research schedule no breaches or major incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $2.8M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$200K vs baseline
Small containment incident or localized equipment failure requiring overtime, short repairs, limited investigation and PR/legal engagement.
equipment failure (HVAC/generator/monitoring) localized breach or staff exposure
🚨 Major Breach $4.1M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
Significant containment breach or public exposure requiring major remediation, large-scale investigations, legal action, and potential temporary relocation of assets.
security breach public exposure/remanifestation observed publicly
🚨 Research Breakthrough Requiring Scale Up $3.2M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$600K vs baseline
Project Orpheus-30 generates a promising lead that requires rapid expansion of research resources, additional experiments, and temporary increases in staff and equipment.
major experimental result approval for expanded trials
👥 Personnel 14 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#7] Minimum practical staffing: 2guards per shift x 3 shifts = 6 posted security personnel.
Level-4 Containment Scientist 2 [#8] Dedicated Level-4+ containment scientists (1–2); two assumed for robust coverage and Project Orpheus-30 liaison.
Research Scientist / Technician 3 [#8] Research scientists/technicians (2–4) covering osteology, linguistics, audio analysis; midpoint chosen.
Psychologist 1 [#8] 0.5–1 FTE psychologist; one FTE assumed for counseling and study.
Engineer / Maintenance (Facilities Technician) 1 [#8] One facilities technician for HVAC, filtration, and equipment maintenance.
Administrative Staff 1 [#27] Administrative support for access control, records, and clearance management.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and ranges for nearly every cost, enabling reasonable mid-point estimates; uncertainty remains in large ranges for research (Project Orpheus-30) and the long-term remediation contingency, so confidence is medium.
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