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SCP-2042 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2042
Expected annual
$1.2M
One-time setup
$735K
Annual recurring
$1.2M
Personnel
14
Initial containment and laboratory buildout are moderate (~$735k one-time) while recurring staffing, medical monitoring and research dominate ongoing costs (~$1.22M/yr). Major cost drivers are 24/7 security and research staffing, specialized HVAC/acoustic modifications, and medical/research services.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $735K
Facilities $260K
[#1, #3, #4] Construction/modification of a reinforced humanoid containment cell including reinforced walls/doors, acoustic isolation, plumbing for waste throughput and dedicated HVAC upgrades (installation).
Equipment $215K
[#2, #11, #13, #15, #16, #17, #23] Cushioned cabinets for 20 instances, high-fidelity audio capture/playback hardware, autoclave purchase, CCTV/access control and UPS/generator, emergency response kit and training initial capital, secure transport vehicle purchase, and sample cold-storage freezer.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $160K
[#10, #22] Initial clinical imaging/diagnostic capital (MRI/EEG/genomic setup) and genetic/cellular research capital (microscopes, sequencers, BSL-2 bench equipment).
Contingency Fund $75K
[#25] Contingency/reserve fund for unexpected repairs, replacements, or escalation in activity.
Cover Story Initial $25K
[#18] Initial legal/cover-story/front-company setup, permits and local-liaison costs to enable containment and recovery operations.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.2M/yr
Staff Wages $975K/yr
[#7, #8, #9] 24/7 on-site security (guards + supervisor), research scientists and technicians (neurology/behavioral/genetics), and part-time/on-call medical personnel; includes wages, benefits and training.
Supplies And Consumables $108K/yr
[#5, #6, #13, #14, #22, #23, #24, #21, #20, #19, #27, #11] Food provisioning (3x caloric intake), high-calorie supplements and medical diets, biohazard disposal contracts, PPE and consumables, research reagents/consumables, sample-storage monitoring, increased utilities, behavioral/reward items, staff training support and counseling, secure data storage costs, musicology/archive consultancy, and audio system maintenance/licenses.
Research And Monitoring $42K/yr
[#10, #22] Ongoing clinical imaging/diagnostic costs (MRI/EEG, genomic assays) and recurring research monitoring/assay budgets.
Facilities Maintenance $30K/yr
[#4, #15, #26, #28] HVAC and odor-scrubber maintenance, CCTV/UPS/generator maintenance, regular compliance/security/bio audits, and periodic deep-clean/refurbishment cycles.
Emergency Training $30K/yr
[#16] Annual rapid-response training, readiness refreshers and consumable resupplies for breach/containment response teams.
Cover Story And Legal $20K/yr
[#18] Ongoing legal counsel, front-company maintenance, local liaison and PR mitigation budgets.
Music Procurement $10K/yr
[#12] Licensing, commissioning or commissioning retainer for original musical works and rights clearance used as allowed rewards.
Logistics And Transport $3K/yr
[#17] Per-transfer operational costs for secure vehicle operations (fuel/short-term operational expenses for off-site transfers).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.2M/yr
93.5% probability / year
Normal year with routine operations, scheduled research and no major incidents.
normal operations routine research and maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $1.3M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$75K vs baseline
Localized containment incident requiring equipment replacement, medical treatment for staff or subjects, increased biohazard disposal and limited PR/legal actions.
single-cabinet breach localized contamination
🚨 Major Breach $1.7M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Multiple SCP-2042-2 instances and/or SCP-2042-1 become mobile or public exposure requiring MTF deployment, large-scale repairs, replacement of containment hardware, extensive medical care and major cover-up operations.
multi-instance escape public exposure requiring large-scale response
🚨 Political Exposure $1.4M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$200K vs baseline
High-profile exposure or local-government complications requiring extended legal, PR, relocation or compensation costs.
discovery by civilians/media local political pressure / legal action
👥 Personnel 14 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#7] Round-the-clock guards (6 on staff to staff multiple shifts).
Site Security Supervisor 1 [#7] Rotating supervisor cleared for Level 2+ access.
Research Scientist 2 [#8] Neurology/behavioral/genetics principal investigators (2).
Research Technician 2 [#8] EEG/MRI coordination, behavioral testing and sample processing technicians.
Medical Officer 1 [#9] Part-time/on-call nurse/physician for monitoring altered physiology and emergencies.
Engineer / Maintenance 1 [#4, #15] Facility/ HVAC / generator maintenance and periodic refurbishment oversight.
Administrative Staff 1 [#18, #26] Admin / liaison for legal/cover story maintenance, scheduling and compliance audits.
📋 Confidence Notes
Notes provide detailed line-item ranges but many estimates cover wide ranges (site reuse vs new construction, research intensity, jurisdictional variance). Staffing estimates are better-defined; capital and incident costs retain moderate uncertainty.
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