SCP-273 — SCP-273 | Cost Breakdown

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SCP-273 Euclid ~ medium confidence

SCP-273

Expected annual

$1.6M

One-time setup

$794K

Annual recurring

$1.5M

Personnel

Initial one-time containment build-out and specialized systems cost approximately $795k, with recurring annual operations dominated by personnel costs (~$1.54M/yr). Main drivers: security/research wages, raw-meat procurement and specialized maintenance (backup power, HVAC, sensors).

🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $794K

Facilities $250K

[#1, #25] Containment cell build-out (5x10 m) including fireproof, low-thermal-conductivity lining, labor, engineering, permits and testing; summary reference to program-level RoM.

Backup Power $110K

[#7] Diesel/local generator with transfer switch plus UPS for critical monitoring and sensors (one-time purchase and install).

Decommissioning Contingency $100K

[#23] Reserved contingency fund for emergency relocation, temporary containment modules or site cleanup (one-time reserve).

Hvac And Thermal Controls $65K

[#3] Dedicated HVAC subsystem and thermal isolation installed to spec; insulated ducting, controls and alarm integration (one-time installation).

Fire Suppression $48K

[#6] Inert-gas/CO2 suppression system, sensors interlock, manual override and portable suppression procurement/installation.

Cover Story One Time $40K

[#20] One-time contingency/cover fabrication fund for major incidents or initial cover-story creation.

Automated Feeder $38K

[#8] Refrigerated automated feeding system/robotic delivery arm, refrigerated storage and delivery automation (one-time).

Transport Vehicle $30K

[#21] Vehicle retrofit or purchase/contracting for secure refrigerated transport (one-time retrofit/purchase).

Training And Sop Development $20K

[#17] Initial SOP writing and multi-disciplinary tabletop exercises (one-time development costs).

Non Lethal Armaments $16K

[#14] Procurement and secure storage setup for non-lethal armaments (tasers, batons, launchers) (one-time).

Refrigeration $15K

[#9] Walk-in refrigerator/freezer and food prep area sized for daily raw-meat requirement (one-time installed).

It Systems $15K

[#22] Secure encrypted archival storage, servers and initial SOC/IT setup (one-time).

Initial Ppe And Clothing $13K

[#13] Initial supply of staff PPE and SCP flame-resistant/low-cost clothing sets (initial procurement).

Observation Window $12K

[#2] Heat-treated double-glazing observation panels with insulated gap, bonded frame and coatings; per-installation cost (mid-range assumed).

Sensors $12K

[#4] Redundant heat and IR sensors installed and integrated with alarms/logging (one-time installation).

Surveillance Systems $10K

[#5] High-resolution visible-light cameras, audio and recording systems, networking and installation (one-time hardware).

Equipment $0

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Initial Research And Lab Setup $0

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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.5M/yr

Staff Wages $1.1M/yr

[#15, #16] Salaries and benefits for 24/7 guard force (~12 guards) and scientific/containment staff (researchers, technicians, medic).

Research And Monitoring $200K/yr

[#19] Ongoing research program budget for instrumentation usage, experiments and personnel time (recurring research budget).

Cover Story And Legal $50K/yr

[#20] Annual legal/ethical oversight, cover-story maintenance and contingency funds for managing leaks or local authority interactions.

Backup Power Fuel $20K/yr

[#7] Fuel, routine maintenance and service contracts for generator/UPS systems.

Medical Testing $20K/yr

[#18] Regular medical exams, lab testing, ash analysis and occasional pathology work.

Raw Meat Procurement $16K/yr

[#10] Wholesale raw-meat procurement for required 5 kg/day (1,825 kg/yr) and basic shipping/handling (mid-range).

Misc Consumables $12K/yr

[#24] Filters, replacement sensors, sealants, small tools and apportioned administrative/facility overhead.

Facilities Maintenance $10K/yr

[#6, #24] General site maintenance, inspections, small repairs and periodic facility overhead allocation.

Armaments Training $10K/yr

[#14] Recurrent training, recertification and range/time for non-lethal armament use and policies.

Drills And Sop Renewal $10K/yr

[#17] Annual drills, refresher training and SOP updates (evacuation triggers, feeding protocol rehearsals).

Logistics And Transport $9K/yr

[#21] Recurring secure transport, refrigerated courier and sample transfers.

Ppe Replacements $6K/yr

[#13] Regular replacement schedule for staff PPE and periodic replacement of SCP clothing sets.

It Maintenance $6K/yr

[#22] Ongoing IT support, SOC monitoring, backups and security operations.

Hvac Operation $5K/yr

[#3] Electricity and routine operational costs for dedicated HVAC and environmental controls.

Automated Feeder Maintenance $5K/yr

[#8] Servicing, spare parts and maintenance for automated/mechanical feeding systems.

Surveillance It Storage $4K/yr

[#5, #22] Video storage, secure backups and IT storage costs for surveillance/experiment records.

Fire Suppression Service $4K/yr

[#6] Annual inspection, servicing and certification of suppression systems.

Ash Waste Disposal $4K/yr

[#12] HEPA vacuuming, surface decontamination, regulated pickup and incineration/disposal of ash and waste.

Food Handling Supplies $3K/yr

[#11] Gloves, aprons, sanitizers, cleaning supplies and HACCP consumables for food handling.

Refrigeration Operation $2K/yr

[#9] Electricity and servicing for walk-in refrigeration and HACCP compliance.

Sensor Maintenance $2K/yr

[#4] Maintenance and calibration for heat/IR sensors and alarm integration.

Supplies And Consumables $0/yr

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⚡ Cost Scenarios

📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.5M/yr

93.8% probability / year

Normal uneventful year with routine operations, scheduled research and no containment incidents.

routine_feedings scheduled_research no incidents

🚨 Minor Incident $1.6M/yr

5.0% probability / year +$75K vs baseline

Localized containment event requiring cleanup, minor repairs, overtime and additional testing (no full breach).

small thermal event localized equipment damage overtime and cleanup

🚨 Major Breach $2.5M/yr

1.0% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline

Significant containment failure requiring major repairs, emergency relocation/decommissioning actions, legal and large-scale cleanup.

structural failure large fire/breach emergency relocation

🚨 Political Exposure $1.8M/yr

0.2% probability / year +$250K vs baseline

Public exposure or interaction with local authorities requiring enhanced legal/cover operations and PR/containment spending.

information leak local authority involvement public incident

👥 Personnel 17 total

Role	Count	Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent	12	[#15] 24/7 guard force coverage (4 per shift, 3 shifts) as specified in analyst notes.
Research Scientist	2	[#16] One senior and one junior researcher assigned to SCP-273.
Medical Officer	1	[#16] On-call/part-time medic assigned for health checks and incident response.
Containment Technician	2	[#16] Technicians for maintenance, feeding protocols and equipment servicing.

📋 Confidence Notes

Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges allowing a mid-range estimate, but several anomalous behaviors (revival, severe incidents) and discretionary program choices produce uncertainty; ranges and incident probability estimates are judgment-based.

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