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SCP-2902 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2902
Expected annual
$994K
One-time setup
$930K
Annual recurring
$985K
Personnel
9
Initial one-time capital of approximately $930k for containment refit, AV/sensor/equipment, and a long-term upgrade fund; annual operating costs roughly $985k driven primarily by 24/7 security and research/personnel costs, with contingency and insurance reserves as significant recurring line items.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $930K
Decommissioning Or Upgrade $500K
[#25] Long-term containment upgrade / decommissioning fund (selected conservative midpoint of multi-year range).
Facilities $237K
[#1, #2] Solid-core reinforced humanoid containment cell refit ($225k midpoint) plus soundproof performance-room structural work (~$12k).
Equipment $53K
[#2, #8, #12] AV hardware (~$18k), specialized containment/transport gear and harnesses (~$17.5k), and monitoring/CCTV/sensor installation (~$17.5k).
Cover Story Initial $50K
[#17] Initial cover-story, legal setup, and PR/OPSEC preparations (midpoint of $25k–$75k).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $48K
[#7] Initial research setup, instrumentation, and outsourced specialized test budget (midpoint of $20k–$75k).
Initial Medical And Vet Intake $18K
[#5, #6] Initial veterinary intake exams ($3.5k midpoint) and initial human imaging/medical evaluation (~$15k midpoint).
Initial Capture And Transfer $18K
[#9] Secure initial capture/transfer from field to Site (ground team, secure vehicle, sedation as needed; midpoint $17.5k).
Initial Training Course $5K
[#16] One-time specialized training/course for handlers and containment staff (~$5k).
Animal Enrichment Initial $1K
[#23] Initial animal enrichment items and bedding (~$1k).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $985K/yr
Staff Wages $560K/yr
[#3, #4] Security guards (6 × $50k = $300k) and research staff (2 researchers × $100k = $200k) plus 1 full-time technician ($60k) = $560k total salaries.
Insurance Like Allocation $125K/yr
[#20] Internal amortization for catastrophic risk handling and replacement/rescue (~$125k/yr midpoint of $50k–$200k).
Contingency And Emergency Fund $100K/yr
[#19] Annual reserve for unexpected behaviors, emergency response, rapid deployment and hospitalizations (midpoint ~$100k/yr).
Research And Monitoring $48K/yr
[#7, #13, #22] Ongoing research/testing follow-ups (~$30k/yr), secure data storage and compute (~$6k/yr), and periodic specialized imaging/skeletal diagnostics (~$12.5k/yr).
Staff Training And Drills $34K/yr
[#3, #16] Annual training refreshers (~$4k/yr) plus uniforms/training/overtime budget noted for guards (~$30k/yr).
Logistics And Transport $20K/yr
[#9, #24] Intermittent secure transfers to hospitals/externals (budgeted ~$10k/yr) and travel/accommodation for visiting specialists and interviews (~$10k/yr).
Medical Care $20K/yr
[#6] Ongoing human medical and psychiatric follow-up, imaging and counseling (~$20k/yr midpoint).
Cover Story And Legal $18K/yr
[#17] Ongoing legal retainer, cover-story upkeep and OPSEC-related expenses (midpoint ~$17.5k/yr).
Ethics And Human Subjects Oversight $12K/yr
[#18] Internal review boards, consent documentation, and oversight/legal counsel time (~$12.5k/yr midpoint).
Veterinary Care $10K/yr
[#5] Routine veterinary care, vaccinations, and basic on-call support for SCP-2902-2 (midpoint ~$10k/yr).
Facilities Maintenance $9K/yr
[#2, #8, #12] AV/soundproof upkeep (~$500/yr), equipment replacement/maintenance (~$3k), and sensor/CCTV monitoring/storage maintenance (~$5.5k).
Performance Stipend And Props $8K/yr
[#11] Stipends for performances (~$7.2k midpoint) plus props maintenance (~$1k/yr).
Food And Care $8K/yr
[#10] Daily meals and living allowance for SCP-2902-1 (~$7.5k/yr midpoint) and specialty cat food (~$600/yr).
Supplies And Consumables $6K/yr
[#15] PPE, sanitation supplies, cleaning agents, fur/hair removal and custodial consumables (midpoint ~$6k/yr).
Recordkeeping Translations $5K/yr
[#21] Translations, cultural liaison, transcription and archival work (~$5k/yr midpoint).
Animal Enrichment Recurring $1K/yr
[#23] Ongoing enrichment supplies and feline behaviorist consultations (~$1.25k/yr midpoint).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $985K/yr
90.5% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine operations, scheduled research, performances, and no containment incidents.
routine_operations scheduled_performances standard_research_activity
🚨 Minor Incident $1.0M/yr
7.5% probability / year +$25K vs baseline
Localized containment incident (brief skeleton escape inside site, minor damage or minor medical/vet emergency) requiring overtime, emergency vet/medical attention, and small repairs.
brief_internal_escape minor_injury equipment_damage
🚨 Major Breach $1.3M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$350K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or violent episode (skeleton leaves secure area or public exposure), requiring large recovery teams, external hospitalization, forensic analysis, facility repairs and PR/legal actions.
offsite_movement public_exposure violent_behavior
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#3] 2 guards per shift × 3 shifts = 6 full-time security personnel as specified; salaries included in staff_wages.
Research Scientist 2 [#4] Two full-time researchers (behavioral/anthropology/physiology) as specified; salaries included in staff_wages.
Technician / Handler 1 [#4] One full-time handler/technician to coordinate performances and record data; salary included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and ranges, allowing reasonable midpoint estimates; uncertainty remains in incident frequency, contingency sizing, and the long-term upgrade fund amount, so confidence is medium.
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