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SCP-2523 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2523
Expected annual
$10.1M
One-time setup
$18.7M
Annual recurring
$9.8M
Personnel
100
One-time capital choices (property acquisition, quarantine/ops fit-out) dominate upfront costs (~$18.7M in the mid-range); recurring annual operations driven primarily by MTF activation salaries and the Class W mnestic program, totaling ~ $9.79M/yr baseline.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $18.7M
Seasonal Retail Chain Acquisition $11.0M
[#28] Optional one-off capital to purchase controlling interest/chain franchise to secure access to seasonal retail locations (mid-range estimate).
Facilities $5.9M
[#7, #11, #17] Purchase of designated retail properties option (8 stores mid-range), quarantine facility build/lease setup, and secure ops center fit-out (structural/fit-out costs).
Equipment $1.2M
[#6, #9, #10, #14, #23] Surveillance hardware & installation, secure comms hardware, initial field/operator kits, evidence storage capital shelving/fit-out, and specialty sensors procurement.
Training Course Development $225K
[#4] Initial multi-week specialized MTF training course development and delivery (one-time).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $200K
[#15, #23] Initial lab buildout and instrument setup supporting research into collocation mechanics and experimental measurement gear (separate from routine research funding).
Detention Preparation $150K
[#16] Conditional design and manufacture of iron-heavy restraints and reinforced cell modules (one-time, conditional on detention authorization).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $9.8M/yr
Staff Wages $2.2M/yr
[#1] MTF Omicron-13 activated personnel pay & benefits pro-rated for ~3 month activation (100 personnel × pro-rated fully-burdened cost).
Supplies And Consumables $2.0M/yr
[#2] Class W mnestic pharmaceutical supply, compounding, dosing and medical monitoring for activation cohort (~79 days per activation).
Contingency Reserve $1.2M/yr
[#27] Recommended reserve fund for unexpected escalation, large civilian exposure or activation extension.
Quarantine Operations $825K/yr
[#11] Annual operating costs for quarantine facilities (medical monitoring, security, staff, housing) assuming ~10 quarantined persons on average.
Research And Monitoring $757K/yr
[#6, #15, #18, #23] Central monitoring operations (video/storage) for October, ongoing anomaly research funding, IT/cybersecurity and maintenance/calibration for specialty sensors and measurement gear.
Contracted Medical Services $450K/yr
[#3] Contracted physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, lab technicians and clinic operations for mnestic program oversight per activation.
Logistics And Transport $275K/yr
[#8] Travel, lodging, per diem, ground vehicles and baseline logistics for operations across eight sites.
Oct31 Surge Overtime $225K/yr
[#5] Overtime, surge travel and surge logistics for Oct 31–Nov 1 operations (relief shifts, replacements, medics, supervisors).
Cover Story And Legal $212K/yr
[#19, #20] Legal counsel, liaison with local authorities, cover-story management and public-relations expenditures to preserve plausible deniability.
Lease Compensation For Stores $200K/yr
[#7] Annual lease/compensation model for exclusive access to eight seasonal store spaces (alternative to purchase).
Replacement Staffing Pool $200K/yr
[#24] Recruiting, hiring and training to backfill quarantined or otherwise out-of-service personnel.
Administrative Overhead $200K/yr
[#30] HR, project management, procurement and cross-department administrative overhead tied to activation.
Facilities Maintenance $175K/yr
[#17] Ongoing ops center operations, backup power and facility upkeep for the secure command & control center.
Field Equipment Replacement $150K/yr
[#10] Annual replacement/consumables for operator kits: bodycams, mics, PPE, consumables and small electronics.
Insurance And Liability $150K/yr
[#21] Insurance premiums/liability reserves to cover accidental injuries, property damage or legal claims.
Psychological Aftercare $125K/yr
[#29] Ongoing counseling, PTSD treatment and reintegration support for returned staff/survivors.
Amnesticization And Followup $80K/yr
[#12] Amnestic drugs, administration, medical observation and staff follow-up for civilians and returning staff.
Training And Certification $50K/yr
[#4] Annual refresher courses and recertification for contact teams and MTF personnel.
Evidence Storage And Analysis $50K/yr
[#14] Annual storage, climate control, cataloging and analysis of confiscated purchases.
Secure Communications Service $42K/yr
[#9] Monthly satellite service/subscription costs and comms service fees for remote/secure links.
Interviews And Transcription $40K/yr
[#13] Interviewing, transcription, analyst hours and data storage for detained persons/survivors.
Hazmat And Sanitization $40K/yr
[#22] Hazmat disposal, sanitization of props and laundering/disposal of contaminated PPE after Oct 31 operations.
Records And Audits $40K/yr
[#26] Records retention, auditing, inspectorate reviews and internal compliance costs.
Utilities For Retail Spaces $32K/yr
[#25] Electricity and basic utilities for monitored/leased retail spaces year-round (8 sites).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $9.8M/yr
88.0% probability / year
Normal year with scheduled activation and no major incidents; routine recurring costs only.
scheduled_activation no_civilian_exposure no_extensions
🚨 Minor Incident $10.4M/yr
7.0% probability / year +$600K vs baseline
Localized civilian exposures or small breach incidents requiring extra amnesticization, PR/legal response, and limited additional quarantines.
civilian_non-monetary_purchases_publicized small_scale_ejection_events localized_media_attention
🚨 Extended Activation $14.8M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$5.0M vs baseline
Project lead authorizes activation extension up to ~90 days, increasing mnestic, staffing and operational costs substantially.
activation_extension prolonged_research_needs anomaly_intensification
👥 Personnel 100 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 100 [#1] MTF Omicron-13 activation cohort (assumed 100 personnel used to pro-rate salary and kit costs).
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates use documented per-item ranges and midpoints from analyst notes; major uncertainties remain around buy-vs-lease decisions (one-time capital), actual mnestic unit costs, and frequency of adverse incidents, so a medium confidence rating is appropriate.
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