SCP-228 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-228
Expected annual
$1.7M
One-time setup
$283K
Annual recurring
$1.6M
Personnel
11
Initial one-time setup is modest (~$283k) for secure observation infrastructure; the dominant costs are recurring staff wages, IT/security operations, and contingency/reserve funds, driving annual costs to roughly $1.64M.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $283K
Equipment $123K
[#2, #4, #5, #6, #19, #20] Museum-grade airtight display case; four HD cameras + mounts; secure recording hardware (air-gapped recorder); five monitoring consoles (displays/headsets/chairs/intercom); archival shelving/hardware; spare cameras/recorders/power supplies.
It Security Setup $62K
[#7] Network segmentation, hardware firewalls, port locks, SIEM logging and initial secure-IT safeguards deployment to prevent remote/unauthorized viewing.
Facilities $38K
[#1] Reinforced full-length one-way observation mirror installation and structural mounting; sightline alignment and acoustic/visual isolation.
Training Development $25K
[#16] Development of SOPs, mandatory training materials and initial certification program emphasizing 'do not view before subject'.
Ups And Generator $18K
[#21] UPS and small generator hardware to prevent power-event state changes (one-time hardware purchase).
Access Control Setup $12K
[#8] Level-4 clearance gatekeeping equipment (badge readers, biometrics) and initial administrative setup for clearance procedures.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $5K
[#3] Dedicated micro-HVAC / dehumidifier and environmental monitor setup for photograph preservation (initial buildout of environmental controls).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.6M/yr
Staff Wages $1.0M/yr
[#9, #10, #11, #12, #13] Six full-time research staff, one full-time psychiatrist, two security guards (area-assigned), one AV technician, one IT/InfoSec administrator.
Research And Monitoring $202K/yr
[#15, #25] Subject recruitment/screening/compensation and long-term research budget for experiments, analysis, and internal dissemination.
Incident Contingency Reserve $88K/yr
[#18] Annual contingency allowance for accidental exposures, psychological harm mitigation, equipment replacement, repeat sessions, and crisis counseling.
It Security Ops $75K/yr
[#7] Ongoing IT staff, audits, patching, and security updates for segmented networks and secure video endpoints.
Facilities Maintenance $69K/yr
[#3, #19, #24] Environmental control maintenance/dehumidifier servicing; archival climate-controlled shelving maintenance and catalog upkeep; pro-rata site utilities/maintenance allocation.
Cover Story And Legal $60K/yr
[#17] Baseline legal/PR/records management and FOIA defense costs for sanitized medical records and cover narratives.
Regulatory Oversight $30K/yr
[#23] Costs to staff/contract ethics board and internal review for experimental protocols.
Psychological Aftercare $28K/yr
[#22] Counseling, occupational health monitoring, and aftercare for researchers and subjects.
Access Control Admin $25K/yr
[#8] Recurring costs for clearance renewals, background checks, badge maintenance, and admin for signed notifications.
Training And Compliance $12K/yr
[#16] Periodic retraining, mock drills, certification renewals and compliance testing.
Secure Storage Maintenance $9K/yr
[#5] Secure backup, encrypted archive maintenance and storage operations for recorded sessions.
Supplies And Consumables $6K/yr
[#14] Polaroid/film, paperwork, stationery, PPE, single-use items, cleaning supplies.
Energy Costs $6K/yr
[#21] Power for cameras, servers, environmental control, and UPS overhead.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.6M/yr
95.0% probability / year
Normal operational year with no major incidents; routine experiments, maintenance, and staffing costs only.
routine_operations scheduled_experiments
🚨 Minor Incident $1.7M/yr
4.0% probability / year +$75K vs baseline
Single accidental exposure or equipment failure requiring limited incident response, counseling, and replacement of components.
accidental_pre-viewing single_subject_exposure equipment_replacement
🚨 Major Breach $2.1M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Significant remote-feed compromise or public exposure requiring large-scale legal response, widespread counseling, equipment replacement, and major investigations.
unauthorized_remote_feed public_leak multi-subject_exposures
👥 Personnel 11 total
Role Count Notes
Research Scientist 6 Six full-time researchers to staff five observer stations with rotation/coverage.
Psychiatrist 1 Dedicated psychiatrist to conduct/supervise sessions and clinical oversight.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 2 Area security with Level-4 enforcement and escort responsibilities.
AV Technician 1 Daily operation and maintenance of cameras, recording systems and environmental monitors.
IT Administrator / Information Security 1 Manages secure video system, access logs, and incident response.
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates derived from analyst-provided ranges for each line item; staffing numbers and IT/security requirements are well-described but many line items have wide ranges and incident probabilities are subjective, so medium confidence.
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