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SCP-2898 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-2898
Expected annual
$228K
One-time setup
$666K
Annual recurring
$215K
Personnel
0.35
Initial capital outlay dominated by property purchase and initial refurbishment (~$666k one-time). Annual operating costs (~$215k/yr) are driven by research/monitoring, security/response, and facilities maintenance.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $666K
Facilities $314K
[#1, #3] Purchase of the Georgetown bungalow including closing fees and initial containment renovations (wall refitting / inspection panels).
Containment Failure Contingency $150K
[#28] One-time contingency reserve for demolition/quarantine operations or purchase of an alternate containment site if containment becomes untenable.
Equipment $111K
[#4, #5, #6, #12, #13, #14, #15, #19, #21, #22] CCTV + sensors + UPS/generator, onsite autopsy table/kit, initial PPE kit, freezer, documentation/3D scanning kit, secure transport vehicle purchase/modification, initial evidence shelving, and initial IT/server hardware.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $55K
[#16] Initial targeted materials/research program and associated lab setup/instrument time to investigate mechanisms and links to SCP-474.
Legal And Cover Company $15K
[#2] Lawyer fees, shell company formation and title transfer costs for acquisition concealment.
Cover Story Funding $11K
[#24] Initial neighbour compensation, visual screening, and cover-story establishment (e.g., artist studio conversion) to limit inquiries.
Training Program Initial $6K
[#26] Initial staff training program for handling constructs, PPE protocols, and drills.
Permits And Municipal Liaison $4K
[#23] One-time permits, municipal fees and liaison work for renovations and disposal paperwork.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $215K/yr
Research And Monitoring $90K/yr
[#11, #16, #29] Ongoing forensic/lab analyses (DNA, SEM, histology), materials research program continuation, and long-term monitoring/archival research budget.
Facilities Maintenance $21K/yr
[#6, #4, #5, #14, #20, #21] Generator/fuel and maintenance, CCTV/cloud service, environmental sensor calibration, freezer electricity/maintenance, annual structural repair contingency, and secure archive space maintenance.
Poi Monitoring $15K/yr
[#18] Ongoing interviews, medical checks, monitoring or temporary housing for PoI-5775 if required.
Security And Patrols $14K/yr
[#8] Contracted part-time/local patrol coverage (or equivalent budget if using Foundation security staff).
Staff Wages $12K/yr
[#7] ~0.2–0.5 FTE local technician/maintenance-grade inspector (salary + benefits).
Specialist Consultants $10K/yr
[#17] Annual budget for art conservators, forensic anthropologists, cultural liaisons and travel as-needed.
Cover Story And Legal $9K/yr
[#2, #23, #24, #25] Ongoing company administration, municipal liaison fees, neighbor compensation/cover costs, and insurance/liability under the front company.
Supplies And Consumables $8K/yr
[#13, #30] PPE replenishment and consumables; miscellaneous operational supplies and small contingencies.
Autopsy Contracts $6K/yr
[#12] Recurring cost for contracted onsite autopsy/necropsy services per case when used instead of onsite autopsy kit.
Misc Operational Contingency $6K/yr
[#30] Buffer for unforeseen local expenses, exchange rate fluctuation, inflation, and small repairs.
Biohazard Removal $5K/yr
[#10] Annual budget for contracted hazmat removal and disposal (per-instance costs aggregated to an expected yearly amount).
Incident Response $4K/yr
[#9] Annual expected mobilization/overtime/transport/equipment costs for rapid-response deployments (baseline expected activations).
Logistics And Transport $4K/yr
[#19] Maintenance, fuel and routine upkeep for the secure transport vehicle.
It And Data Security $4K/yr
[#15, #22] Data backups, encrypted storage, software licenses and sysadmin/support for logging and secured recordings.
Staff Training $3K/yr
[#26] Annual refresher training and drills for response teams and inspectors.
Psychological Support $3K/yr
[#27] Counseling and mental-health support for staff exposed to SCP imagery.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $215K/yr
69.0% probability / year
Normal year with routine inspections, occasional single-instance responses and scheduled research activities.
routine_inspections occasional_single_B_emergence
🚨 Minor Incident $231K/yr
25.0% probability / year +$16K vs baseline
One or two small emergences requiring mobilization, one forensic analysis/autopsy, and minor wall repair.
single_B_emergence small_hazmat_removal one-off_forensic_analysis
🚨 Major Breach $330K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$115K vs baseline
Multiple rapid emergences or a protracted event requiring repeated deployments, substantial lab analysis and increased remediation.
multiple_B_emergences extended_response_operations increased_forensic_effort
🚨 Containment Failure Demolition $515K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$300K vs baseline
Containment becomes untenable; site quarantine, hazardous demolition and possible purchase of alternate containment property.
frequent_production escalation_beyond_local_control regulatory_disclosure_risk
👥 Personnel 0.35 total
Role Count Notes
Local Technician / Maintenance 0.35 [#7] 0.2–0.5 FTE daily inspector/technician (salary + benefits) covered in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide specific line-item ranges and locality (Penang) which constrain estimates, but property valuation, frequency of emergences, and contingency decisions introduce substantial uncertainty.
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