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SCP-3836 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-3836
Expected annual
$1.4M
One-time setup
$740K
Annual recurring
$1.3M
Personnel
8
First-year one-time setup costs are moderate-to-high due to secure cell build-out, contingency reserve and specialized equipment; largest recurring costs are specialized staff wages, remote monitoring and cover-story/contingency reserves.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $740K
Contingency Reserve $250K
[#21] One-time contingency reserve and rapid-response equipment purchase (mobile cranes/heavy lifters/reserve equipment) ($250,000).
Insurance Reserve $150K
[#26] One-time insurance / liability buffer / regulatory fines reserve ($150,000).
Facilities $148K
[#1, #3, #12] Containment cell build-out ($90,000), HVAC installation ($26,000), and one-time security infrastructure upgrades (locks/interlocks) ($32,500) combined as facility construction/installation costs.
Equipment $134K
[#2, #4, #9, #10, #11, #17, #24] CCTV & monitoring hardware ($18,000), initial PPE/decon/autoclave and related equipment ($14,000), workshop/tools setup ($30,000), transport/transfer vehicle and outfitting ($55,000), sedation/anesthesia equipment ($11,500), initial clothing/personal-effects replacements ($1,000), archival server/setup ($5,000).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $38K
[#14] High-speed/data-capture research equipment, force sensors, telemetry and initial calibration ($37,500).
Legal Permits $15K
[#19] One-time permits/filings and initial endangered-species / CITES compliance paperwork and inspections ($15,000).
Background Checks Initial $5K
[#22] Initial background checks / polygraph costs for project hires (pro-rated for expected new hires) ($5,000).
Capital Construction $0
[#30] Capital construction not undertaken in minimal approach; using existing site assets. If a dedicated wing is built this would become large and amortized under recurring capital_amortization.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.3M/yr
Staff Wages $570K/yr
[#6, #7, #8, #16] Full-time veterinary/necrobiology specialist ($130,000), handlers and security escorts (2 handlers + 3 escorts, incl. benefits $320,000), containment technician + 0.25 FTE Level-3 oversight ($120,000). Feeding labor allocated to handlers included here.
Space Monitoring $200K/yr
[#25] Optional/contingency deep-space monitoring / radar / satellite feed subscriptions if remote monitoring required (~$200,000/yr baseline piggybacked level).
Cover Story And Legal $152K/yr
[#19, #20, #22] Ongoing legal/admin upkeep for permits and compliance ($10,000), front-company / cover-story maintenance and PR risk mitigation ($125,000), ongoing clearance program pro-rated costs ($17,500).
Contingency Reserve $100K/yr
[#21] Annual contingency fund availability for unplanned recontainment / emergency equipment / rapid procurement ($100,000/yr).
Research And Monitoring $93K/yr
[#13, #14, #24, #27] Demolitions testing range baseline upkeep/permits/insurance ($65,000), recurring data storage/software/licenses ($6,500), documentation retention/archival maintenance ($5,000), annual training & drills ($16,500).
Administrative Overhead $85K/yr
[#28] Pro-rated HR/accounting/procurement and project administrative overhead (~$85,000/yr).
Insurance $50K/yr
[#26] Ongoing insurance / liability buffer (~$50,000/yr).
Supplies And Consumables $44K/yr
[#4, #5, #9, #11, #16, #17, #18, #29] PPE consumables & decon supplies ($4,000), engine oil supply & disposal ($4,000), workshop consumables/parts ($10,000), sedatives/drugs & disposables ($5,500), food ($4,000), laundry/oil-removal recurring ($2,000), hazardous waste handling ($6,500), small replacements/misc consumables ($8,000).
Facilities Maintenance $20K/yr
[#2, #3, #12] CCTV/storage maintenance ($1,000), HVAC filters/service ($1,250), ongoing security system maintenance and minor infrastructure upkeep/training-related maintenance ($17,500).
Logistics And Transport $5K/yr
[#10] Transport vehicle upkeep and modular transfer equipment maintenance ($5,000).
Energy Costs $4K/yr
[#15] Power for HVAC, lighting, CCTV, scheduled music and workshop usage (~$4,000/yr).
Behavioral Enrichment $3K/yr
[#23] Music licensing (as-needed) and enrichment content/program maintenance (~$3,000/yr).
Capital Amortization $0/yr
[#30] No amortized new-construction capital charge in minimal approach; if a dedicated wing is built this field would reflect amortized cost.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.3M/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; containment stable and regular operations only.
scheduled maintenance routine feeding/oil changes regular testing on demolitions range
🚨 Minor Incident $1.5M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized incident (injury, small escape attempt, equipment damage) requiring overtime, repairs and limited external contracting.
equipment damage during testing small containment breach/repair medical intervention for staff or SCP
🚨 Major Breach $2.3M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline
Significant containment breach or public exposure requiring full recontainment operations, major asset replacement and legal/civil response.
facility breach public exposure requiring containment/PR/legal response large-scale recontainment operation
👥 Personnel 8 total
Role Count Notes
Veterinary / Necrobiology Specialist 1 [#6] One full-time specialist (veterinary/pathology experience) responsible for oil changes, necrotic tissue monitoring and medical procedures.
Primary Handlers 2 [#7] Two dedicated handlers trained to interact with primates/animated corpses (daily care and feeding).
Security Officer / MTF Agent 3 [#7] Three security escorts to accompany SCP during movement and for rapid response during tests/transports.
Containment Technician 1 [#8] One containment technician for cell systems maintenance, lockable inventory and material approvals.
Site Researcher / Level-3 Oversight (part-time) 1 [#8] One Level-3 researcher providing approvals and incident review (0.25 FTE budgeted, represented as one part-time oversight role).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide line-item ranges and clear operational requirements, enabling a reasoned estimate; uncertainty remains around space-monitoring needs, contingency reserve sizing and frequency of incidents, so confidence is not high.
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