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SCP-3615 Keter ~ medium confidence
SCP-3615
Expected annual
$2.9M
One-time setup
$3.0M
Annual recurring
$2.9M
Personnel
15
Estimated one-time containment/setup costs are approximately $2.98M, driven by chamber hardening, AES development, HVAC, sensors, and equipment fit-out. Recurring annual costs are about $2.88M, driven by staff wages (security and technicians), a sustained research program, maintenance, consumables, and contingency reserves for Type-H events.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $3.0M
Equipment $1.8M
[#2, #3, #4, #5, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #17, #18, #19, #22, #25, #26] Capital equipment and fit-out: HVAC installation, AES build, sprinkler/fire-suppression upgrades, electrical grounding/antistatic infrastructure, initial PPE kits, ladder/scaffold, in-house incinerator/autoclave capital, environmental sensors, initial weapons/armament, conservation consults, initial background/clearance processing, initial training, data-logging/servers, specialized containment weapons/shields, and UPS/redundant power systems.
Facilities $1.2M
[#1, #20] Containment chamber construction/hardening and decontamination facility installation (structural work, runoff containment, decon showers/waste-water treatment).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.9M/yr
Research And Monitoring $1.0M/yr
[#11, #16, #17, #22, #28] Ongoing R&D program budget, environmental sensor operations/data storage, forensic/conservation monitoring, secure data logging operations, and contingency R&D projects seeking alternatives to Procedure N1 or neutralization methods.
Staff Wages $725K/yr
[#6, #12] Wages for Procedure N1 operatives (2 technicians + 1 guard coverage) and additional dedicated on-site guards (12 additional guards for 24/7 rapid response).
Type H Incident Reserve Annual Allocation $500K/yr
[#13] Annual allocation to a contingency fund for Type-H event response and environmental remediation (reserve toward per-incident costs estimated at $1M–$5M).
Administrative Overhead $138K/yr
[#27] Administrative overhead, cost-center allocations, insurance loadings, and facility opportunity cost.
Cover Story And Legal $125K/yr
[#23] Annual legal/PR retainer and cover-story contingency funding for potential public exposure or regulatory interactions.
Supplies And Consumables $81K/yr
[#7, #8, #10, #20, #25] Daily consumables for Procedure N1 (porcine substitute, reagents), PPE replacements/consumables, contracted biohazard disposal (or consumables tied to in-house disposal), laundering/disposal operations, and ammunition/consumables for containment weapons.
Logistics And Transport $60K/yr
[#21] Hazmat/contractor retainers and logistics for mobilization and transport (standing contracts to ensure rapid response and regulatory compliance).
Security Training And Maintenance $50K/yr
[#12] Annual training, weapons maintenance, and readiness drills for dedicated armed response staff.
Aes Maintenance And Support $50K/yr
[#3] Annual maintenance, software support, and certification for the Automated Exorcism System (AES).
Facilities Maintenance $39K/yr
[#2, #4, #5, #9, #26] Recurring maintenance: HVAC filter/cartridge replacements, sprinkler inspections/servicing, grounding/antistatic calibration, ladder/scaffold inspections, UPS/fuel testing.
Energy And Generator Maintenance $38K/yr
[#24] Electricity, dehumidification/HVAC power costs, and generator fuel/maintenance for extended AES operation.
Training And Drills $18K/yr
[#19] Annual refresher drills, Type-H scenario exercises, PPE/antistatic handling refreshers, and certification.
Psychiatric Evaluations $15K/yr
[#15] Weekly psychiatric evaluations and associated specialist/admin costs for SCP-3615-2.
Protocol Admin And Updates $5K/yr
[#18] Annual administration, containment documentation updates, and protocol maintenance.
Medical And Occupational Health $4K/yr
[#14] Ongoing pregnancy testing, baseline medicals, vaccinations, and occupational health surveillance.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.9M/yr
92.0% probability / year
Normal operational year with daily Procedure N1 executed, routine maintenance, research activity, and no Type-H events.
daily_N1_executed no_Type-H_event routine_maintenance_and_research
🚨 Minor Incident $3.1M/yr
6.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Localized containment failure or small Type-H event requiring limited contractor mobilization, short cleanup, and overtime/temporary replacement equipment.
improper_N1_execution small_aerosolization localized_ignition
🚨 Major Type H Event $5.4M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$2.5M vs baseline
Full Type-H event (manifestation of SCP-3615-1, aerosolized feces, ignition, acid rain) requiring multi-day remediation, environmental cleanup, replacement equipment, legal/PR surge, and extended site lockdown.
complete_N1_failure large_ignition_and_manifestation widespread_acid_rain_fallout
👥 Personnel 15 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 13 [#6, #12] One guard assigned to Procedure N1 coverage plus 12 additional guards (3 shifts × 4) for 24/7 rapid-response posture; wages included in staff_wages.
Research/Containment Technician 2 [#6] Two trained technicians required for daily Procedure N1; wages included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Cost ranges are based on detailed analyst estimates but many major drivers (frequency/severity of Type-H events, research program scope, decisions between contracted vs. in-house disposal) remain uncertain; therefore confidence is medium.
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