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SCP-3153 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-3153
Expected annual
$928K
One-time setup
$584K
Annual recurring
$922K
Personnel
8
Initial one-time setup approximately $584,000 driven primarily by containment construction, environmental/monitoring fit-out, and contingency reserves; annual recurring costs approximately $921,500 driven largely by staff wages, ongoing research/assays, and contingency/top-up funds.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $584K
Facilities $300K
[#1] Sealed walk-in containment room construction, reinforced inner enclosure, airlock, non-porous finishes and biosafety-grade structural work (estimate uses mid-range of provided $200k–$400k).
Equipment $148K
[#2, #3, #4, #5, #17] Environmental control install (HVAC/humidification/substrate control), themed interior durable props and scent/sound hardware (one-time fit-out), physical access control/security hardware install, monitoring cameras/server hardware, and custom transport/containment crate one-time purchase.
Contingency Reserve $75K
[#22] One-time contingency/emergency response reserve set-aside (recommended $50k–$150k; mid-range used).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $30K
[#15, #16] Baseline sequencing/setup and initial sample storage/biobanking setup (one-time sequencing + cryostorage setup).
Decommissioning $25K
[#26] End-of-life decommissioning/disposal estimate for potential euthanasia, incineration, remediation and room remediation (one-time).
Training And Sop Development $6K
[#20] Initial SOP development and staff training (one-time development component).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $922K/yr
Staff Wages $520K/yr
[#6, #7, #9, #10, #24] Salaries and benefits for allocated research staff (2 FTE researchers + 1 technician), veterinary/anomalous-biologics support (consultant or FTE), psychologist time for screening/monitoring, security guard staffing during sessions (2 guards allocated), and participant aftercare/counseling costs.
Research And Monitoring $156K/yr
[#5, #15, #16, #20, #21] Ongoing monitoring storage/maintenance, continued assays (genetics/histology/proteomics/sequencing), cryostorage maintenance, annual refresher training tied to research protocols, and secure data management/archival costs.
Logistics And Transport $71K/yr
[#8, #17, #18] D-Class management and escort costs for weekly sessions, maintenance of transport/containment crates, and recovery operations budget for field recoveries by GoI-466.
Contingency Top Up $55K/yr
[#22] Recurring recommended contingency/emergency fund top-up to restore reserves after incidents ($30k–$80k/yr recommended; mid-range used).
Supplies And Consumables $52K/yr
[#3, #11, #12, #13, #14] Themed-prop consumables/periodic replacement, PPE and decontamination supplies, regulated biohazard waste processing/disposal, pest control/IPM consumables and service, and feeding/husbandry consumables.
Cover Story And Legal $50K/yr
[#19, #23] Class B amnestic production/deployment budget (expected modest use) and cover/administrative liaison fees with GoI-466/contractor retainer and related legal/PR contingency.
Facilities Maintenance $17K/yr
[#2, #4, #25] Environmental control energy and maintenance, physical security system maintenance, and routine repairs/sealing/finishes upkeep for the habitat and props.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $922K/yr
92.5% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with routine research, weekly sessions, and standard maintenance.
normal_operations scheduled_research
🚨 Minor Incident $946K/yr
6.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline
Small-scale event such as a spike in shedding leading to pest infestation or localized contamination requiring overtime and extra disposal.
increased_shedding pest_infestation minor_medical_incident
🚨 Major Breach $1.3M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$400K vs baseline
Containment breach or significant exposure requiring large-scale recovery, mass amnestics, emergency contractors, repairs and overtime.
breach_escape widespread_civilian_exposure major_infestation
🚨 Political Exposure $1.1M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Leaks or public exposure requiring expanded legal, PR, and contractor fees plus additional amnestics and containment reassurance operations.
media_leak civilian_investigation legal_action
👥 Personnel 8 total
Role Count Notes
Research Scientist 2 [#6] Two full-time behavioral/genetics researchers allocated to SCP-3153 research and monitoring (per analyst note).
Lab Technician 1 [#6] Technician for session support, sample handling, and routine assays.
Veterinary / Anomalous Biologist 1 [#7] Specialized vet/biologist for invertebrate/anomalous tissue husbandry and emergency interventions (consultant or part-time FTE equivalent).
Security Officer / MTF Agent 2 [#10, #8] Two guards present during social sessions and for D-Class escorts; also supports D-Class management logistics.
Psychologist / Counseling Staff 1 [#9, #24] Staff for pre-screening volunteers, monitoring attachment risk, and providing participant aftercare/counseling.
Administrative Staff 1 [#8, #23] Administrative liaison for D-Class scheduling, GoI-466 coordination, and cover-story/contract management.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and ranges, enabling mid-confidence estimates; however anomalous biology (uncertain metabolic needs), variable recovery/amnestic frequency, and research scope cause residual uncertainty.
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