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SCP-209 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-209
Expected annual
$1.3M
One-time setup
$1.3M
Annual recurring
$1.3M
Personnel
7
Estimated one-time setup costs are approximately $1.30M driven primarily by construction of a dedicated 20 m research chamber, HVAC/VOC integration, and research instrumentation. Recurring annual costs are roughly $1.28M, driven mostly by security and specialist staff wages, long-term care/legal reserves, and ongoing medical/research support.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.3M
Facilities $675K
[#2, #11] Includes HVAC/VOC scrubber integration and construction/renovation of a dedicated 20 m radius research chamber (ductwork, negative pressure, commissioning).
Equipment $288K
[#1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #12, #13, #19] Custom containment locker, SCPassport lock system dev & install, human/proximity sensors (RFID/thermal/LiDAR), VOC/scent detectors, personal air filtration units (initial purchase), secure transport case, remote observation hardware, emergency response kit, and video/data hardware.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $250K
[#14] Chemical/analytical research equipment (GC-MS, headspace samplers, olfactometry) and initial lab setup for analytical chemistry.
Replacement Seed Reserve $50K
[#21] One-time seed contingency for replacement/repair and incident response (initial contingency reserve).
Decommissioning Plan $40K
[#25] One-time cost to design and execute secure decommissioning / long-term disposal planning.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.3M/yr
Staff Wages $490K/yr
[#8, #9] Security staffing (6 guards, full coverage) and one Class-2 researcher salary + benefits and on-call availability.
Cover Story And Legal $200K/yr
[#22] Legal defense, OPSEC/PR contingency, and related annual costs for incident management and cover stories.
Long Term Care Reserve $200K/yr
[#16] Annual funding allocated to long-term hospitalization, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation and disability payments for Prey victims.
Facility Footprint Opportunity Cost $100K/yr
[#23] Opportunity cost or lease-equivalent for dedicating the 20 m exclusion zone (loss of usable space / scheduling inefficiency).
Human Subjects Program $50K/yr
[#15] Administration, compensation, legal/ethical oversight, and indemnities for human subjects programs.
Medical Incident Reserve $50K/yr
[#10] Annual allocation toward a reserve for severe per-incident medical treatment (supplements larger contingency if used).
Medical Program $35K/yr
[#10] Routine medical monitoring, anosmia/olfactory testing, drug screens, and psychological monitoring program costs.
Research And Monitoring $28K/yr
[#12, #14, #19, #4, #5] Consumables and service for analytical equipment, periodic calibration, remote monitoring upkeep, and baseline research monitoring costs.
Replacement Replenish $20K/yr
[#21] Annual replenishment for repair/replacement contingency (replacing consumed contingency funds).
Psychological Aftercare $15K/yr
[#17] Counseling, PTSD therapy, and reintegration programs for Activators, Prey, and staff.
Training Programs $15K/yr
[#20] Initial and recurrent training, SOP development, and distribution for staff and response teams.
Emergency Drills And Restocks $12K/yr
[#13] Annual training, drills, and restocking of rapid response kits (sedatives, restraints, portable smell blockers).
Secure Transport Logistics $12K/yr
[#7] Annualized secure transport events and logistics (assumes a small number of authorized moves per year).
Facilities Maintenance $10K/yr
[#11] Ongoing maintenance of dedicated research chamber and general facilities upkeep.
Supplies And Consumables $9K/yr
[#6, #18] PPE replacement and routine consumables (disposables, gloves, cleaning supplies).
Hvac Energy And Consumables $6K/yr
[#2] Energy, consumables, and replacement media for VOC scrubber and HVAC integration.
Remote Systems Maintenance $6K/yr
[#12] Maintenance and service contracts for cameras, audio, and robotic manipulators used for remote intervention.
Forensic And Archival Per Incident $5K/yr
[#24] Forensic analysis, archival documentation, and chain-of-custody work; annualized allocation for likely incidents.
Sensor Calibration And Maintenance $4K/yr
[#4, #5] Periodic calibration and maintenance of proximity sensors, VOC detectors, and redundant sensing arrays.
Access System Maintenance $3K/yr
[#3] Maintenance, updates, and support for proximity-aware SCPassport lock system.
Data Storage And Management $3K/yr
[#19] Long-term encrypted storage, management, and secure retention of video/data logs.
Filter Replacements $2K/yr
[#6] Replacement filter cartridges and consumables for personal Euclid-III filtration devices.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.3M/yr
94.0% probability / year
Normal year with no significant incidents; routine monitoring, maintenance, and scheduled transports only.
no_incident routine_operations
🚨 Minor Incident $1.6M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$350K vs baseline
Limited containment breach or exposure affecting a few individuals requiring medical treatment, repairs, and legal/PR response.
accidental_exposure small_security_failure isolated_activator_event
🚨 Major Breach $2.5M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$1.2M vs baseline
Significant breach with multiple casualties/exposures, expensive medical/rehabilitation needs, litigation, and major repairs/reconstruction.
deliberate_tampering compound_security_failure multiple_activators_and_spread
👥 Personnel 7 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#8] Six guards to provide 24/7 coverage (three shifts) and transport detail.
Research Scientist 1 [#9] One Class-2 (or higher) researcher with exclusive transport privileges and oversight responsibilities.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and ranges for nearly every component, allowing reasonable mid-point estimates; uncertainty remains due to wide ranges, policy choices (whether human trials are conducted), and incident frequency/severity assumptions.
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