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SCP-2623 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2623
Expected annual
$2.6M
One-time setup
$3.8M
Annual recurring
$2.6M
Personnel
10
Initial one-time setup is dominated by Manhattan property acquisition and build-out (~$3.8M). Recurring costs are driven by on-site staff wages, contingency reserves, covert cover operations and utilities (~$2.6M/year).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $3.8M
Facilities $3.2M
[#1, #3, #5] Property acquisition ($3,000,000 midpoint), site renovation / secure containment cell build-out ($150,000), HVAC upgrades for biohazard containment ($60,000).
Mobile Lab Conversion $200K
[#15] Mobile satellite lab conversion (to ensure research within 1.2 km) estimated at $200,000 one-time.
Equipment $190K
[#4, #9, #14, #22, #18, #12, #13] Refrigerated containment chamber and installation ($50,000), CCTV & access hardware ($20,000), armored/secure vehicle purchase ($60,000), specialized rapid-detection sensors ($20,000), server/hardened laptop hardware ($10,000), autoclave ($15,000), containment emergency equipment ($15,000).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $100K
[#8] One-time research equipment (benchtop sequencer / initial lab setup) estimated at $100,000.
Amnestic Stockpile $50K
[#20] One-time stockpiling of amnestic doses and delivery systems estimated at $50,000.
Backup Power $30K
[#10] Generator + transfer switch and installation estimated at $30,000 one-time.
Disposal Contingency $25K
[#30] One-time secure transfer or specialized disposal contingency estimated at $25,000.
Legal And Shell Setup $10K
[#16] Shell company setup and initial legal/real-estate conveyancing estimated at $10,000 one-time.
It And Cybersecurity Setup $10K
[#26] One-time IT/cybersecurity hardening setup estimated at $10,000.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.6M/yr
Staff Wages $875K/yr
[#6, #7] 24/7 on-site security (6 guards incl. benefits ~$375,000) and on-site containment/research personnel (Site Director, 2 containment specialists, part-time medical officer incl. benefits ~$500,000) = ~$875,000/year.
Contingency Reserve $500K/yr
[#19] Internal contingency reserve for breach/incident response, external contracting, and emergency repairs; midpoint reserve chosen at $500,000/yr.
Covert Front Operation $312K/yr
[#17] If cafe façade is maintained: staff wages (2–4 staff) and inventory/overhead; wages & benefits estimated ~$120,000/yr plus inventory/overhead ~$192,000/yr = $312,000/yr.
Property Lease $300K/yr
[#2] Alternative to purchase: long-term lease under shell company for a small Midtown commercial unit estimated at $300,000/yr (midpoint of $150k–$600k).
Research And Monitoring $155K/yr
[#8, #25] Recurring research & testing budget (DNA sequencing, toxicology, imaging) estimated at $125,000/yr plus external high-end imaging/pathology contracting ~$30,000/yr.
Cover Story And Legal $107K/yr
[#16, #20, #29] Ongoing legal retainer & compliance ($72,000/yr), recurring amnestic/public exposure mitigation budget and small readiness ($20,000/yr), annual audits/compliance reporting ($15,000/yr).
Facilities Maintenance $91K/yr
[#5, #9, #10, #18, #22, #23, #26] HVAC HEPA/negative-pressure maintenance and filter replacement ($12,000/yr), CCTV/cloud storage & maintenance ($7,200/yr), generator fuel/maintenance ($6,000/yr), cloud backup/secure comms ($7,200/yr), sensor maintenance ($1,250/yr), utilities (electric/water/internet ~$54,000/yr), cybersecurity monitoring ($3,000/yr).
Supplies And Consumables $87K/yr
[#11, #12, #13, #24] Biomedical waste handling ($24,000/yr), PPE and decontamination consumables ($18,000/yr), sedative stock refresh ($3,000/yr), routine forensic/bio consumables ($42,000/yr).
Mobile Lab Lease $72K/yr
[#15] Alternative to conversion: local lease within 1.2 km estimated at $72,000/yr (midpoint of $2k–$12k/mo).
Personnel Vetting $30K/yr
[#28] Ongoing background checks and cover maintenance estimated at $30,000/yr aggregate.
Incident Response Training $25K/yr
[#21] Regular incident response training and drills estimated at $25,000/yr.
Logistics And Transport $18K/yr
[#14] Armored/secure vehicle maintenance & fuel estimated at ~$18,000/yr.
Psychological Care $15K/yr
[#27] Psychological monitoring and counseling for SCP-2623 and relevant staff estimated at $15,000/yr.
Long Term Storage Fees $12K/yr
[#30] Recurring fees if long-term refrigerated storage is used (~$12,000/yr).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.6M/yr
89.0% probability / year
Normal year with routine operations, no major incidents or deployments.
steady_operations no_breach routine_research
🚨 Minor Incident $2.7M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized equipment failure, small contamination event, or limited amnestic deployment requiring emergency repairs and overtime.
refrigeration_outage small_contamination localized_amnestic_use
🚨 Major Breach $3.4M/yr
1.5% probability / year +$800K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or public exposure requiring large amnestic deployment, external contractors, major repairs and legal action.
public_exposure large_hazmat_response extensive_repairs
🚨 Political Exposure $3.6M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline
High-profile discovery or municipal scrutiny requiring extensive cover operations, legal settlements, and large-scale amnestic/PR response.
media_investigation local_authority_discovery
🚨 Research Breakthrough Requiring Scale Up $2.8M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Intensive research period requiring temporary leases, additional contracted imaging/staff and equipment rentals within 1.2 km.
extended_testing temporary_scale_up
👥 Personnel 10 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#6] Six on-site guards to provide 24/7 coverage (two per shift across three shifts).
Research Scientist / Containment Specialist 2 [#7] Two containment specialists/research staff handling testing and daily containment tasks.
Site Director / Executive Staff 1 [#7] One Site Director / Containment Lead overseeing site operations.
Medical Officer 1 [#7] One part-time Medical Officer assigned to the adjunct site (counted as 1 head for staffing).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items (real estate, staffing, equipment) allowing reasonable mid-point estimates, but NYC property pricing, cover-op choices (purchase vs lease), contingency posture and incident frequencies introduce meaningful uncertainty.
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