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SCP-3357 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-3357
Expected annual
$407K
One-time setup
$142K
Annual recurring
$403K
Personnel
5
Initial one-time setup is moderate (~$142k) for a dedicated, soundproofed containment cell plus AV and instrumentation; ongoing annual costs are driven primarily by staff wages (security, containment, research) and legal/cover operations (~$402.6k/yr baseline).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $142K
Facilities $44K
[#1, #2] Construction or retrofit of a 6×6×2.4 m soundproof, lockable containment chamber including partition walls, restroom/porta-toilet space, marked perimeter, anti-vibration platform, anchoring/floor reinforcement and observation port. Estimate assumes mid-range new-room + structural anchoring costs.
Equipment $36K
[#3, #4, #5, #9, #11, #13] High-quality CCTV and multi-channel audio system, HVAC split unit and humidification control (one-time hardware), electronic locks/tamper sensors hardware, medical/emergency kit, baseline conservation assessment, and initial secure server/NAS for recordings.
Insurance Reserve Setup $25K
[#18] Initial contingency/reserve fund set-up to cover unexpected replacement, legal, or incident expenses.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $20K
[#19] Specialized instrumentation for physiological monitoring and research (wearable sensor kits, EEG or related systems) and initial integration with data pipelines.
Cover Setup $10K
[#16] One-time setup of cover story/front documentation (e.g., 'historic piano exhibit' or study front), initial legal/PR work to establish OPSEC.
Transportation Per Move $4K
[#12] Cost estimate for specialty movers/crane/rigging and insured transit per relocation of the baby grand piano.
Training Initial $3K
[#17] Initial staff training and certification on piano-specific containment procedures and emergency protocols.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $403K/yr
Staff Wages $320K/yr
[#6, #7, #8, #9] Salaries and benefits for containment technician(s) (1 FTE), security staffing (reduced on-call model: 2guards), research scientist(s) (1 FTE), and part-time medic/EMT coverage.
Cover Story And Legal $20K/yr
[#16] Ongoing legal counsel, PR/cover maintenance, FOIA/records handling and communications training for front personnel.
Research And Monitoring $12K/yr
[#3, #13, #19] Ongoing AV/data storage and secure archive maintenance, software licenses and analysis, and maintenance/support for specialized physiological instrumentation.
Subject Program Costs $10K/yr
[#10] Volunteer/D-class subject stipends, travel reimbursements, and costs of care (food, sanitation) for subjects, averaged annually.
Incident Investigation $10K/yr
[#22] Staff-hours and overhead for incident investigations, reporting, and containment procedure updates.
Facilities Maintenance $6K/yr
[#4, #21, #23] HVAC energy and maintenance, utilities/cleaning/waste removal for the chamber, and planned amortized replacement budget for structural/electronic refreshes.
Psychological Care $5K/yr
[#14] Post-test counseling, psychiatric follow-up, and ongoing therapy resources for subjects affected by manifestations.
Contingency Replenish $5K/yr
[#18] Annual replenishment target for the contingency/emergency reserve fund.
Supplies And Consumables $3K/yr
[#11, #15] Conservator supplies and general testing consumables (sheet music, sanitation supplies, small furniture consumables, polishing/cleaning materials).
Archiving $3K/yr
[#20] Secure long-term physical and digital archiving, periodic audits, and off-site storage fees.
Equipment Amortization $2K/yr
[#23] Planned amortized replacement/upgrade budget for cameras, sensors, locks and HVAC over a multi-year lifecycle.
Training And Certification $2K/yr
[#17] Annual refresher training and certification for containment and security personnel specific to SCP-3357 procedures.
Specialized Instrumentation Maintenance $2K/yr
[#19] Maintenance and calibration costs for physiological monitoring and specialized research equipment.
Logistics And Transport $1K/yr
[] Small annual allowance for incidental moves or transport-related minor expenses; per-move costs are budgeted as a one-time item.
Access Control Monitoring $800/yr
[#5] Ongoing monitoring/maintenance contract and monitoring service fees for electronic locks, badge readers, and tamper sensors.
Opportunity Costs $0/yr
[#24] Opportunity cost is noted qualitatively; staff salary costs above are used to represent this organizational trade-off.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $403K/yr
94.0% probability / year
Routine year with scheduled testing, regular maintenance, no major incidents.
routine_testing no_incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $418K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$15K vs baseline
Localized equipment failure, extended subject care, or a small containment incident requiring repairs and extra support but no fatalities.
equipment_failure extended_subject_care small_breach_contained
🚨 Major Breach $753K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$350K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or accidental fatalities triggered by anomalous behavior requiring large-scale response, legal costs, replacement/relocation and security upgrades.
containment_breach unplanned_manifestations_with_casualties
👥 Personnel 5 total
Role Count Notes
Containment Technician 1 [#6] Full-time containment technician responsible for chamber upkeep, scheduling, and conservator tasks.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 2 [#7] Reduced on-call security staffing model (2 guards) reflected in baseline wage estimate; 24/7 model would increase headcount and costs.
Research Scientist 1 [#8] One full-time researcher/musicologist to design tests and evaluate performances; consultants hired ad hoc.
Medical Officer 1 [#9] Part-time/contracted medic/EMT coverage budgeted as one FTE-equivalent for staffing cost accounting.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges and clear drivers (staffing, security, AV), enabling a moderate-confidence budget. Remaining uncertainty stems from staffing model choices (24/7 guards vs on-call), incident frequency, and optional research instrumentation.
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