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SCP-2605 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2605
Expected annual
$1.2M
One-time setup
$340K
Annual recurring
$1.2M
Personnel
13
One-time capital expenditures are modest (~$340k) for a humane Euclid containment cell, sensors, and initial research gear; recurring annual costs are dominated by security, nursing, and research personnel, plus administrative and contingency reserves (~$1.23M/yr). Main cost drivers are staff wages and active research/oversight.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $340K
Facilities $132K
[#1, #2] Cell construction/modification and HVAC/ventilation one-time install (reinforced door, medical bed, anti-tamper fittings, local ventilation modifications).
Decommissioning And Disposition $125K
[#24] Reserve for decommissioning/long-term disposition planning (legal, medical, disposal) as a one-time cost when required.
Equipment $52K
[#3, #4, #9, #10] Thermal/IR cameras and sensor package, server/NAS for redundant storage, medical/emergency equipment one-time purchases, and initial PPE purchase.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $30K
[#16] Specialized research equipment (high-frame-rate thermal cameras, spectrometers, computers, software licenses) for experiments.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.2M/yr
Staff Wages $810K/yr
[#5, #6, #7, #15] Security staff (6 guards, round-the-clock), caregiving/nursing staff (3 caregivers), part-time medical oversight (physician), and research personnel salaries.
Cover Story And Legal $132K/yr
[#19, #25] Surveillance records/cover story/legal counsel costs plus miscellaneous annual legal contingency/reserve for exposure or claims.
Administrative Overhead $125K/yr
[#20] HR, payroll, compliance audits, security clearance renewals, and site management allocated to SCP-2605 operations (estimated 15% add-on).
Research And Monitoring $56K/yr
[#3, #4, #14, #16] Ongoing thermal camera calibration/maintenance, data storage/archiving costs, diagnostic testing budget (EEG/MRI/experiments), and research equipment maintenance/software licenses.
Incident Response Fund $50K/yr
[#17] Annual set-aside for unexpected medical events, emergency repairs, or quick-response incident costs.
Supplies And Consumables $19K/yr
[#8, #9, #11, #12, #21] Sedatives/medication stockpile, consumable medical supplies, bedding/linens/laundry, food/nutrition services, and medical waste disposal.
Facilities Maintenance $18K/yr
[#2, #18, #22] HVAC energy/maintenance uplift, increased utilities, and routine containment room maintenance (locks, door hardware, camera upkeep).
Ethical Oversight $12K/yr
[#23] IRB-style oversight, review boards, and psychological counseling for staff.
Logistics And Transport $5K/yr
[#13] Secure, anesthesia-capable transport costs per move; budgeted annual allowance for rare moves.
Staff Training $3K/yr
[#10] Recurring training refreshers and drills for anomalous contact protocols and dementia care.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.2M/yr
83.0% probability / year
Normal year with routine operations, no major incidents; all recurring programs continue at budgeted levels.
routine care scheduled research no incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $1.3M/yr
15.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Single medical emergency or small containment-related repair requiring emergency treatment, short-term hospitalization, or expedited repairs.
medical emergency equipment failure short-term hospitalization
🚨 Major Breach $1.7M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Significant accidental exposure, staff injury, or legal claim requiring large settlements, facility repairs, and increased security measures.
public exposure serious injury/legal claim major facility damage
👥 Personnel 13 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#5] Two guards per shift, three shifts (round-the-clock coverage) as specified in analyst notes.
Caregiver / Nurse 3 [#6] One trained caregiver/nurse per shift (three positions) to assist with feeding, mobility, medication, and monitoring.
Medical Officer 1 [#7] Part-time attending physician (0.25–0.5 FTE) for medication management and periodic exams; counted as one medical officer on staff.
Research Scientist 1 [#15] Principal investigator (0.5–1 FTE) responsible for study design and oversight.
Research Technician 2 [#15] Technical staff (1–2) for data collection and analysis; two technicians assumed for continuous monitoring and experiments.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and salary assumptions making the budget reasonably grounded, but ranges for research intensity, legal contingencies, and decommissioning create moderate uncertainty.
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