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SCP-1723 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-1723
Expected annual
$1.2M
One-time setup
$421K
Annual recurring
$1.2M
Personnel
13
One-time capital upgrades (RF‑proofing, HVAC, monitoring) of roughly $421k plus recurring costs of approximately $1.16M/yr. Main recurring drivers are 24/7 medical/nursing coverage, research staff, and security/personnel costs.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $421K
Facilities $187K
[#1, #3, #20] Faraday‑modified humanoid cell construction and structural HVAC modifications plus accessible/elderly care adaptations; includes waveguide vents and environmental controls.
Equipment $130K
[#2, #4, #15, #16, #25] RF feedthroughs, RF test equipment commissioning, initial audio/video recording hardware, shielded CCTV/fiber consoles, and initial IT/server hardware.
Contingency Reserve $50K
[#23] Operational contingency reserve for unexpected urgent events or rapid repairs.
Emergency Stockpile $15K
[#23] Stock of emergency drugs, rapid tranquilization kits, and medical emergency supplies.
Training Initial $15K
[#19] Initial SOP development and staff training (containment, RF safety, incident response).
Security Clearance Initial $13K
[#18] Initial background/clearance costs (~$300–$1,500/person) estimated across containment staff (approx. 13 personnel).
Medical Procedures $8K
[#12] One‑time cost estimate for likely procedures (e.g., cataract surgery) per event.
Mobility Aids Initial $3K
[#22] Initial purchase of walker/OT equipment and fall‑prevention devices.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
[#13] Optional onsite MRI purchase ($1,000,000–$3,000,000) noted but not budgeted in baseline one‑time capital; baseline uses outsourced scans.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.2M/yr
Staff Wages $868K/yr
[#6, #7, #8, #9, #14, #10] Salaries/retainers: on‑call physician retainer, 24/7 nursing staff, security guards, caregiver/linguistic liaison, research staff, and psychiatry/behavioral support.
Administrative Overhead $130K/yr
[#27] Facility rent/utilities/HR/payroll overhead allocated to this containment (~15% of direct staff costs).
Research And Monitoring $60K/yr
[#13, #4, #15, #24, #25] Outsourced imaging (fMRI/EEG), RF recertification, cloud storage costs, secure data audits, and IT maintenance for research systems.
Cover Story And Legal $30K/yr
[#17] Ongoing legal counsel, cover identity maintenance, and external interaction management.
Supplies And Consumables $20K/yr
[#11, #21] Medications, medical disposables, food, laundry, housekeeping and routine consumables.
Translators And Contract Specialists $12K/yr
[#26] Ad hoc translators, Morse/code specialists and contract linguistic support.
Facilities Maintenance $10K/yr
[#5, #3, #20] Annual shielding maintenance and repairs, HVAC energy/maintenance and small facility adaptation replacements.
Long Term Care Reserve $10K/yr
[#28] Escalation/hospice planning and anticipated long‑term care increases (multi‑year reserve).
Security Clearance Ongoing $8K/yr
[#18] Ongoing personnel monitoring and clearance revalidation (~$200–$1,000/person/yr).
Training Refresher $5K/yr
[#19] Annual refresher training and SOP updates.
Mobility And Physiotherapy Recurring $5K/yr
[#22] Ongoing physiotherapy sessions, PT supplies, and fall‑prevention program costs.
Monitoring And Cameras Maintenance $2K/yr
[#16] Maintenance of fiber‑optic CCTV, shielded consoles and integration with central security.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.2M/yr
92.5% probability / year
Routine year with scheduled maintenance, normal medical care, and ongoing research at current intensity.
normal_operations scheduled_maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $1.2M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$60K vs baseline
Localized medical emergency or limited shielding damage requiring overtime, repairs, or short hospital stay.
medical_emergency minor_shielding_repair short_term_overtime
🚨 Major Breach $1.4M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$200K vs baseline
Significant containment failure or major shielding breach requiring full repairs, replacement of Faraday cell components, legal response, and extended hospitalization.
major_shielding_failure extended_hospitalization legal_exposure
🚨 Research Scaleup $3.5M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$2.3M vs baseline
Decision to install onsite MRI and expand research program (additional staff/equipment) in a single year.
research_breakthrough funded_scaleup onsite_imaging_purchase
👥 Personnel 13 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 3 Three mid‑level guards covering shifts; salary pool included in staff_wages (~$140,000 total).
Research Scientist 3 Full‑time neuroscientist/linguist/data analyst staff; combined salaries included in staff_wages (~$300,000).
Nurse / Medic 4 Multiple FTEs to provide 24/7 onsite nursing/medic coverage; combined salaries included (~$240,000).
Caregiver / Liaison 1 Uzbek/Russian cultural and daily care liaison included (~$70,000).
On-call Physician 1 Physician retainer for emergencies included (~$78,000).
Psychiatrist / Medical Consultant 1 Behavioral management/psychiatry services included (~$40,000).
📋 Confidence Notes
Notes provide detailed line items and ranges, enabling mid‑range estimates, but several optional/highly variable items (onsite MRI purchase, staffing level choices, contingency usage) introduce uncertainty.
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