SCP-355
Euclid
~
medium confidence
SCP-355
Expected annual
$1.4M
One-time setup
$2.1M
Annual recurring
$1.4M
Personnel
12
Estimated one-time setup costs are approximately $2.07M driven by high-spec containment construction, robotics, HVAC/airlock and emergency eradication systems; ongoing annual operating costs are approximately $1.39M/year driven by security and research staff, hazardous waste disposal, and continuous monitoring/maintenance.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $2.1M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $1.4M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$1.4M/yr
Normal, uneventful year with routine operations and no containment incidents.
regular maintenance
scheduled research
no breaches
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Minor Incident
$1.5M/yr
Small containment event or localized seed release requiring limited cleanup, medical treatment, short downtime and legal/PR response.
localized seed egress
minor staff injury
limited containment breach cleanup
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Major Breach
$2.0M/yr
Significant containment failure requiring full eradication procedures, extended downtime, major cleanup, large legal/cover operations and replacement of key infrastructure.
structural failure or sustained HVAC failure
widespread seed dissemination
multiple severe injuries or public exposure
Personnel
12 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 6 | [#10] 24/7 dedicated guard coverage in shifts for the SCP-355 area; included in staff wage estimate. |
| Research Scientist | 1 | [#11] Lead researcher responsible for authorizing access and supervising tests. |
| Research Technician | 3 | [#11] Technicians to support daily watering, sampling, assays, robotic ops and routine monitoring. |
| Containment Engineer / Maintenance | 1 | [#11] Responsible for HVAC/filtration, robotics maintenance and facility systems upkeep. |
| Administrative Staff | 1 | [#11] Admin and coordination support for scheduling, reporting, permits and procurement. |
Confidence Notes
Cost ranges in analyst notes are fairly detailed but many items depend on site reuse vs greenfield construction, incident frequency, and choices about on-site vs contract services. Estimates therefore carry moderate uncertainty.