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SCP-2676 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2676
Expected annual
$1.1M
One-time setup
$1.4M
Annual recurring
$1.0M
Personnel
12
One-time startup capital (room upgrades, imaging, HVAC, crate, initial analysis) ~ $1.38M, with recurring annual operations dominated by staff wages and testing/monitoring at ~$1.02M/yr; main drivers are security staffing and potential buffer-zone construction.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.4M
Buffer Zone Construction $1.0M
[#20] Conservative planning figure for major buffer-zone/site layout changes or new construction if dormitories are within 50 m (Option B/C).
Equipment $160K
[#2, #4, #6, #7] High-resolution magnification/imaging system (~$75k), custom transport crate (~$10k), initial CCTV/tamper camera install (~$20k), two-bed polysomnogram/sleep-lab equipment (~$55k).
Liability Reserve $125K
[#22] Liability/severance/personnel disruption contingency (one-time reserve midpoint of $50k–$200k).
Facilities $40K
[#1] Dedicated containment room modifications (Observation Room 145-B upgrades: secure display case/stand, vibration isolation, viewing port, anteroom).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $30K
[#15] Materials analysis & conservation study (initial full characterization, micro-CT/SEM/spectroscopy outsourced).
Hvac Installation $25K
[#3] Dedicated environmental control installation (HVAC/humidity control/UPS/backup installation to preserve wood and crystal).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.0M/yr
Staff Wages $739K/yr
[#5, #8, #9, #10, #11] Incremental security staffing (6 guards w/benefits ~$312k), sleep-lab technicians (combined FTE ~$117k), research personnel (lead + assistant ~$190k), medical retainer/part-time clinical support (~$60k), part-time psychologist (0.5 FTE included in staff wages ~$60k).
Research And Monitoring $138K/yr
[#15, #18, #21, #23] Annual testing program (~$75k/yr), long-term monitoring studies (~$40k/yr), materials follow-up / occasional analysis (~$10k/yr), and ethical/compliance reviews/training (~$12.5k/yr).
Logistics And Transport $34K/yr
[#4, #19] Per-move transport budget / trained move-team standby (~$4k/yr assumed), contingency for Level-1 lockdown activations and search/overtime (~$30k/yr).
Miscellaneous Contingency $30K/yr
[#24] Unanticipated equipment repairs, replacements, conservation emergencies (~$10k–$50k/yr).
Amnestic Contingency $20K/yr
[#13] Budget for amnestic/memetic treatment contingencies and administration (~$10k–$30k/yr midpoint).
Hr Overhead $18K/yr
[#12] HR/personnel management overhead attributable to containment (reassignments, documentation, monitoring ~$10k–$25k/yr).
It Data Storage $12K/yr
[#16] Long-term secure data storage, backups, SOC monitoring and audits (~$5k–$20k/yr).
Cover Story And Legal $10K/yr
[#14] Baseline retainer for cover-story, PR and legal (~$10k/yr); major incident response treated in scenarios.
Psychological Counseling $10K/yr
[#11] Counseling budgets for subjects and follow-up therapy (~$5k–$15k/subject; budgeting midpoint).
Facilities Maintenance $6K/yr
[#3, #6] HVAC incremental power & maintenance (~$1k/yr) and CCTV/alarms maintenance & storage (~$5k/yr).
Per Move Transport Budget $4K/yr
[#4] Per-move costs for trained move team if relocation/maintenance required (~$4k per move assumed 1/yr).
Supplies And Consumables $3K/yr
[#17] PPE, conservator materials, replacement electrodes, cleaning supplies (~$1k–$5k/yr).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.0M/yr
80.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with scheduled testing, maintenance, and no major activations or construction.
regular testing schedule no unexpected activations no major incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $1.0M/yr
15.0% probability / year +$26K vs baseline
One or more small unauthorized activations or Level-1 lockdown responses requiring overtime, searches, and short-term isolation.
unscheduled activation outside authorized testing short Level-1 lockdown and site searches overtime and temporary staffing
🚨 Major Breach $1.2M/yr
3.0% probability / year +$196K vs baseline
Significant containment-related incident with public exposure or personnel fallout requiring substantial PR/legal response, amnestic administrations, and extended investigations.
public exposure or personnel disciplinary incident large-scale amnestic administration extended legal/PR campaign
🚨 Buffer Construction $2.0M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$996K vs baseline
Year in which large-scale capital work is required to meet the 50 m buffer (relocate dorms or construct new buffer buildings).
existing dormitories within 50 m administrative decision to construct/relocate infrastructure
👥 Personnel 12 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 Dedicated guard post / access control for 24/7 monitoring; 6 guards across 3 shifts. [#5]
Research Scientist 1 Lead containment researcher managing tests and design. [#9]
Research Assistant 1 Assistant for data processing and coordination. [#9]
Sleep Technician 2 Trained sleep technicians to run EEG/polysomnography and analyze data (1–2 FTE combined). [#8, #7]
Medical Officer 1 On-call clinician/medic for tests and emergency response (part-time retainer). [#10]
Psychologist 1 Clinical psychologist for pre/post-test counseling and long-term monitoring (0.5 FTE accounted as full role in staffing). [#11, #23]
📋 Confidence Notes
Line-item costs are based on analyst-provided ranges and canonical containment details; staff and equipment requirements are well-specified but probabilities for incidents and the need for major construction are uncertain, so medium confidence.
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