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SCP-2404 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2404
Expected annual
$1.8M
One-time setup
$2.9M
Annual recurring
$1.7M
Personnel
16
One-time setup and major-contingency construction drive costs (total one-time ~ $2.95M), while recurring annual costs are dominated by security and medical staffing plus ongoing research/monitoring (~ $1.70M/yr). Main drivers: security wages, on-call medical staffing, and research/monitoring programs; Site-35 construction is the largest potential one-time expense.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.9M
Site 35 Construction $2.0M
[#19] Contingency build/upgrade of Site 35 or specialized long-term containment wing (small specialized wing assumed; full site would be much larger).
Equipment $423K
[#3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #11, #18] Installed pumps & backup power ($50k total), HVAC/dehumidifiers ($20k), water sensors & flow meters ($28k), salt-dosing hardware ($17k), CCTV/access control ($33k), ICU/sedation equipment ($75k), specialized transport vehicle ($200k).
Reserve Fund Initial $250K
[#23] Up-front contingency/reserve fund to be used for emergency remediation or replacement of equipment after incidents.
Facilities $90K
[#1, #2, #5] Structural cell regrading, taller humanoid cell modifications, and corrosion-resistant plumbing work (floor re-grading, epoxy finishes, plumbing upgrades at Site 17 and Site 66).
Legal And Cover Initial $60K
[#20] Initial legal/PR/cover-story work and suppression measures to protect identities and create fake records.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $50K
[#14] Initial laboratory setup and instrumentation for sequencing, microscopy and baseline testing to support recurring research (one-time capital purchases).
Emergency Flood Containment $50K
[#17] One-time flood barriers, watertight compartment upgrades and rapid-deploy containment hardware.
Sample Biobank Setup $19K
[#27] One-time purchase of freezers, chain-of-custody systems, and secure storage for samples.
Training Program Development $6K
[#10] Initial development of specialized water-containment training and PPE protocols.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.7M/yr
Staff Wages $1.0M/yr
[#9, #12] Security guards (12 FTEs; 6 per site to cover 24/7 with rotation) and medical on-call/nursing retainer and salaries across both sites (physician retainer + nursing/staffing).
Research And Monitoring $441K/yr
[#6, #13, #14, #15, #24, #27] Bi-monthly physiological/psych exams for SCP-2404-2, lab consumables/genetic testing, sensor calibration & monitoring, archival data storage, and dedicated countermeasures research contracts.
Insurance Reserve Replenishment $50K/yr
[#23] Annual replenishment budget for the disaster recovery/reserve fund to maintain readiness after drawdowns.
Facilities Maintenance $31K/yr
[#3, #4, #5, #16] Pump/backup system maintenance, HVAC/dehumidifier energy & maintenance, plumbing corrosion maintenance, and mold/corrosion remediation programs across sites.
Cover Story And Legal $30K/yr
[#20] Annual legal retainer, ongoing vetting, NDAs, and PR/audit costs to maintain cover stories.
Psychological Support And Turnover $30K/yr
[#21] Counseling, resilience programs, debriefing and turnover costs for staff at both sites.
Supplies And Consumables $26K/yr
[#11, #22, #7] Medical consumables and sedative drugs per use (estimated occasional events), food/laundry/cleaning/PPE, spare pumps/filters, and salt inventory consumption for dosing systems.
Logistics And Transport $25K/yr
[#18] Vehicle depreciation/maintenance and per-move relocation logistics (personnel, escorts, fuel) amortized annually.
Incident Response And Audits $15K/yr
[#26] Annual full-scale drills, periodic containment audits, and external review fees.
Cctv Monitoring And Maintenance $6K/yr
[#8] Annual monitoring, maintenance and service contracts for CCTV and access-control systems.
Training And Ppe Recurring $4K/yr
[#10] Ongoing recurrent training, certifications and PPE replacement costs.
Long Term Liability Projection $0/yr
[#25] Commentary/projection of multi-decade liability (no specific incremental annual cost added here; represented in program planning).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.7M/yr
88.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; routine operations, staffing, maintenance, and scheduled research.
no major equipment failures no relocations routine research activity
🚨 Minor Incident $1.8M/yr
6.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized flooding or equipment failure requiring remediation and temporary increased staffing.
pump failure localized sump overflow sensor or power failure leading to water intrusion
🚨 Major Breach $3.9M/yr
4.0% probability / year +$2.2M vs baseline
Significant containment breach or decision to relocate/build Site 35 requiring major one-time capital outlay and emergency remediation.
uncontrolled large-volume water generation sustained power loss during generation decision to construct/activate Site 35
🚨 Research Scaleup $2.2M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Accelerated research program or countermeasure development requiring rapid scale-up and outside contracts.
promising countermeasure breakthrough need for outsourced specialized testing grant or project to study aging arrest
👥 Personnel 16 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 12 [#9] Twelve guards total (6 per site) to cover 24/7 shifts and rotation; headcount directly matches the security wage estimate.
Medical Officer / Anesthesiologist 2 [#11, #12] Two licensed physicians/anesthesiologists (one per site) covered by on-call retainer and part of medical staffing costs.
Nurse / Medical Staff 2 [#12] Two nurses (one per site) providing routine care and support for sedation/ICU contingencies; included in medical staffing estimate.
📋 Confidence Notes
Many line items were provided with ranges; core recurring categories (security, medical, monitoring) are well-described but contingency events and Site-35 construction are highly uncertain, so estimates are mid-range and thus medium confidence.
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