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SCP-3085 Keter ~ medium confidence
SCP-3085
Expected annual
$5.5M
One-time setup
$32.3M
Annual recurring
$5.5M
Personnel
24
Initial one-time capital and retrofit costs are dominated by structural retrofitting and a program-level relocation option (~$32.3M one-time). Recurring annual costs are driven by specialized staff (security + research), ongoing memetic-safety operations, and R&D (~$5.45M/yr).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $32.3M
Long Term Relocation Program $27.5M
[#22] Program-level capital for deep-underground superfacility/neutralization program (midpoint $5M–$50M+). Large multi-year capex included as one-time program capital.
Equipment $1.6M
[#2, #3, #4, #13, #15] Includes memetic filter development/hardware, non-visual sensor array, robotic manipulators procurement, forensic instrumentation (mass spec, EM), and secure/air-gapped comms hardware. Sum of midpoints of ranges.
Relocation Per Move $1.1M
[#17] Per-relocation contingency for sealed transfer vehicle, convoy security and temporary containment (midpoint $200k–$2,000k per move).
Facilities $962K
[#1, #5] Containment chamber retrofit (Room 1221-D) and fail-safe power/HVAC install: structural work, double airlocks, blast-rated doors, sealed penetrations, and power/HVAC redundancy. Midpoint of provided ranges used.
Liability Reserve $550K
[#18] Initial legal/compensation contingency fund establishment (midpoint $100k–$1,000k).
Initial Cognitohazard Training $250K
[#8] Initial cognitohazard resistance training for ~20-person roster (midpoint of $100k–$400k).
Incident Response Equipment $150K
[#12] Hazmat units, rapid lockdown gear, portable blackout curtains, mobile robotic units for breach scenarios. Midpoint of $50k–$250k.
Initial Background Checks $90K
[#10] Initial deep background checks/clearances for ~30 people (midpoint of $30k–$150k).
Protective Equipment $60K
[#11] Initial stock of opaque visors/memetic-null kits and PPE (20 kits). Midpoint of $20k–$100k.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $5.5M/yr
Staff Wages $2.0M/yr
[#6, #7] Security staffing (12–16 guards + supervisors) and senior research/memetics team (4–6 FTE, memetic officers, psychologist). Midpoint payroll estimate for combined roles.
Research And Monitoring $1.4M/yr
[#13, #14] Forensic/environmental staffing & consumables and ongoing R&D/countermeasure development budget (equipment ops and research grants/contracts). Sum of midpoints.
Misc Contingency $711K/yr
[#24] 15% contingency on annualized operating budget to cover unexpected technical surprises, accelerated research, replacement of destroyed equipment, legal/top-up funds. Midpoint of the 10–20% guidance applied to recurring subtotal.
Cover Story And Legal $325K/yr
[#16] Cover story, legal, and public relations expenses (midpoint $150k–$500k).
Psychological Monitoring $225K/yr
[#9] Ongoing psychological screening, counseling, hotlines, and continuous monitoring (midpoint $100k–$350k).
Administrative Overhead $175K/yr
[#23] Site-level overhead allocation (site management, compliance auditing, insurance) attributable to containment (midpoint $50k–$300k).
Supplies And Consumables $125K/yr
[#19] Filters, batteries, spare parts, PPE consumables, decon chemicals, memetic-filter licenses/subscriptions (midpoint $50k–$200k).
Full Scale Drills $88K/yr
[#21] Regular multi-department breach simulations and associated after-action reviews (midpoint $25k–$150k).
Training And Certification $60K/yr
[#8] Annual refreshers and re-certification for cognitohazard resistance for staff roster (~$20k–$100k total annual).
Secure Comms Maintenance $50K/yr
[#15] Maintenance, audits and security operations for air-gapped servers and hardened communications (midpoint $20k–$80k).
Energy And Utilities $48K/yr
[#20] Electricity, generator fuel top-up, compressed gases, and climate control for containment (midpoint $20k–$75k).
Robotic Maintenance $40K/yr
[#4] Annual maintenance, spares and servicing for remote manipulators and robotic systems (midpoint $20k–$60k).
Memetic Filter Maintenance $32K/yr
[#2] Ongoing maintenance, updates, and validation for memetic filtration software/hardware (midpoint $15k–$50k).
Power And Environmental Maintenance $30K/yr
[#5] Fuel contracts, UPS/generator testing and HVAC redundancy maintenance (midpoint $10k–$50k).
Background Checks And Clearances $30K/yr
[#10] Ongoing monitoring and annual clearances for ~30 people ($500–$1,500/yr per person; midpoint applied).
Incident Response Readiness $30K/yr
[#12] Readiness training, consumables and drills related to incident response equipment (midpoint $10k–$50k).
Sensor Servicing $20K/yr
[#3] Annual servicing/calibration and hardened recording upkeep for non-visual sensors (midpoint $10k–$30k).
Protective Equipment Replacements $12K/yr
[#11] Annual replacements and replenishment for PPE kits (midpoint $5k–$20k/yr).
Facilities Maintenance $0/yr
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Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $5.5M/yr
88.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; routine operations, scheduled training, and regular research activity.
standard operations scheduled research and maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $5.6M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Small containment/protocol breach or limited staff exposure requiring incident response, repairs, and modest legal/PR activity.
limited protocol failure single-staff exposure localized equipment damage
🚨 Major Breach $8.5M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$3.0M vs baseline
Significant breach or exposure causing fatalities, major equipment loss, external awareness, and accelerated R&D and legal response.
multi-person exposure public/authoritative discovery mass dematerialization events
👥 Personnel 24 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 14 [#6] 12–16 guards assumed; midpoint used for ongoing 24/7 coverage.
Security Supervisor 2 [#6] Supervisory staff for shift coverage and incident command.
Research Scientist 5 [#7] Senior researchers with Level-4 clearance and memetics specialization (4–6 FTE).
Memetic Safety Officer 2 [#7] Dedicated memetic/cognitohazard safety specialists.
Clinical Psychologist 1 [#7, #9] On-staff psychologist for monitoring and counseling.
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates use midpoints of analyst-provided ranges and explicitly account for each numbered line item. Uncertainty remains over SCP-3085's transmissibility, long-term research needs, and the frequency/severity of incidents (which could push costs into the tens of millions if relocation/neutralization is required).
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