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SCP-3521 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-3521
Expected annual
$1.6M
One-time setup
$2.5M
Annual recurring
$1.5M
Personnel
9
Initial recovery and remediation are the largest one-time expenses (excavation, site remediation, HVAC/power upgrades), while recurring costs are dominated by security staffing, specialist research staff, and contingency/insurance. Estimated up-front: ~$2.46M; annual recurring: ~$1.47M.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.5M
Facilities $1.2M
[#1, #16, #17] Hazardous-waste site remediation/excavation and installation of redundant power/HVAC upgrades (remediation, UPS/generator purchase, HVAC retrofits).
Contingency One Time $491K
[#25] One-time contingency allocation (approx. 25% of one-time subtotal) for unexpected anomalous behaviors or escalation during handling.
Equipment $220K
[#3, #4, #5, #18, #19, #12] Onsite temporary containment tents, permanent inert-atmosphere vaults, environmental monitoring setup, secure transport containers, initial IT/systems, and initial specialized PPE purchases.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $150K
[#9, #14, #15] One-time analytical testing/instrument time, animal-testing setup (if performed), and disposal/destruction protocol development costs.
Forensic Investigation Initial $150K
[#10] Up-front digital/field forensic investigation into creator/assassin; initial covert operations, informants, warrants.
Legal Pr Initial $100K
[#11] Initial legal, PR, and cover-up budget (permits, counsel, local payments).
Medical Contingency One Time $100K
[#21] One-time contingency fund for medical treatment/compensation related to exposures (initial contingency allocation).
Opportunity Cost One Time $50K
[#24] Site acquisition/easement or initial land-rights payments or easement fees (one-time purchase/fee).
Hazmat Transport One Time $15K
[#2] Emergency HazMat removal/transport of recovered material (certified carriers, chain-of-custody).
Small Item Initial $5K
[#27] Small-item lifecycle initial costs: packaging, labels, vials, archival sample supplies.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.5M/yr
Staff Wages $620K/yr
[#6, #8] Annual wages for security staffing (6 guards, cleared/armed) and specialist research personnel (3 FTE chemists/toxicologists).
Contingency Policy $245K/yr
[#25] Recurring contingency allocation (~20% of recurring subtotal) for unexpected anomalous events or escalations.
Research And Monitoring $160K/yr
[#9, #23, #30] Ongoing analytical testing follow-ups, periodic inventory/audits, and long-term archival/monitoring and re-evaluation funding.
Rapid Response Retainer $125K/yr
[#7] Retainer/training/equipment for an on-call specialized containment task force.
Insurance Liability $100K/yr
[#22] Annual insurance/liability reserves and legal contingency funding.
Supplies And Consumables $34K/yr
[#12, #27, #28] PPE replenishment, small-item consumables, and routine hazardous-waste/disposal from research activities.
Cover Story And Legal $30K/yr
[#11] Annual legal/PR maintenance for cover budget, permits, and public-facing liabilities.
Training Programs $30K/yr
[#20] Annual training and drills for security, researchers, and medics (breach and ingestion scenarios).
Forensic Investigation Ongoing $25K/yr
[#10] Ongoing or follow-up forensic/cyber investigations into originator and networks (if required).
Medical Monitoring Fund $20K/yr
[#21] Baseline and periodic medical monitoring for staff with access; recurring monitoring budget.
Public Safety Liaison $20K/yr
[#26] Coordination funds and covert reimbursements for local authorities and joint drills.
Decon And Hazardous Disposal $20K/yr
[#28] Annual regulated disposal costs for contaminated assay waste, PPE, and necropsy waste.
It And Records Maintenance $15K/yr
[#19] Secure IT systems maintenance, encrypted records, and classified database upkeep.
Facilities Maintenance $11K/yr
[#5, #16] Ongoing maintenance for environmental monitoring systems and backup power (fuel/maintenance).
Biohazard Autopsy Per Incident $10K/yr
[#13] Per-incident necropsy/autopsy costs; budgeted as an expected annual amount for occasional incidents.
Inventory Audits $10K/yr
[#23] Periodic physical inventory checks, sensor calibration, and audit staff time.
Opportunity Cost Ongoing $10K/yr
[#24] Recurring easement or land-access payments (if not purchased outright).
Psychological Support $10K/yr
[#29] Counseling and secrecy-management incentives for involved staff.
Disposal Run $5K/yr
[#15] Per-destruction run disposal costs (incineration/neutralization) when destruction is performed.
Small Item Maintenance $2K/yr
[#27] Annual replenishment for packaging, seals, sample vials, and archival storage supplies.
Logistics And Transport $1K/yr
[#18] Per-transport expenses for secure transport and tracking (small number of transports per year).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.5M/yr
94.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year: routine monitoring, research, and maintenance only.
no incidents routine research and maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $1.7M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$168K vs baseline
Limited accidental exposure or transport leak requiring localized cleanup, extra testing, and legal/PR work.
transport leak localized contamination single-person exposure
🚨 Major Breach $6.5M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$5.0M vs baseline
Significant breach or public exposure resulting in large-scale remediation, casualties, legal action, and major investigations.
containment breach mass exposure public/political exposure
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 Armed, cleared guards across three shifts; wages included in staff_wages [#6].
Research Scientist 3 Chemists/toxicologists/pharmacologists (2–4 FTE range); wages included in staff_wages [#8].
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are based on analyst-provided ranges and a reasonable midpoint allocation; major uncertainties remain around site contamination depth, possible anomalous escalation, and whether prolonged forensic operations or repeated destruction runs will be required.
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