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SCP-3947 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-3947
Expected annual
$2.3M
One-time setup
$1.7M
Annual recurring
$2.3M
Personnel
15
One-time containment and fit-out costs are moderate (~$1.66M) driven by a blast-rated chamber and HVAC/fire modifications; annual recurring costs are dominated by 24/7 armed Task Force staffing and dedicated researchers, producing ~ $2.29M/yr baseline recurring costs.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.7M
Facilities $1.3M
[#1, #4] Construction of large high-value containment chamber including reinforced concrete, blast-rated door, soundproofing, dedicated HVAC and targeted ventilation/fire-safety modifications for permitted smoking.
Equipment $205K
[#2, #3, #12, #13, #16, #19, #23] Custom reinforced bathtub & mounting, secondary in-room restraint systems, initial PPE purchase, CCTV/audio install, initial servers/IT, specialized transport crate, initial entertainment/slapstick media library.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $70K
[#14] High-speed/force-sensor research kit (high-speed cameras, force plates, strain gauges, mass/volume measurement apparatus) and lab calibration-capable instrumentation initial purchase.
Initial Training $50K
[#6] Task Force and handler initial training including simulation equipment and live drills (one-time initial training costs).
Emergency Containment Reserve $50K
[#18] One-time emergency containment breach fund and rapid-response hardware reserve (deployable barriers, spare seals, rapid-locking bolts).
Psychological Screening Initial $30K
[#8] One-time pre-employment psychological screening for ~15 initial hires.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.3M/yr
Staff Wages $1.5M/yr
[#5, #7] Continuous on-site Task Force staffing (12 personnel across 3 shifts; salaries+~30% benefits) and specialist research staffing (1 senior + 2 junior researchers + benefits).
Medical Support $200K/yr
[#11] Contracted medical support and emergency response coverage for repeated non-debilitating injuries and on-call medics.
Research And Monitoring $140K/yr
[#13, #14, #15, #16] Ongoing recording storage/maintenance and IT support, calibration/consumables for high-speed/force kit, and laboratory analysis budget for manifested items.
Cover Story And Legal $125K/yr
[#20] Legal, cover-story, public relations and witness management budget for incidents and narrative control.
Administrative Overhead $100K/yr
[#26] Pro-rated site administrative support, recordkeeping, scheduling and payroll processing tied to SCP-3947 operations.
Liability Reserve $60K/yr
[#21] Liability and risk-management reserve (institutional insurance-equivalent/internal coverage).
Restitution Fund $30K/yr
[#22] Restitution/compensation fund for theft/victim property damage caused by SCP-3947 instances.
Training And Drills $25K/yr
[#6] Ongoing Task Force and handler refresher training and live drills for nonlethal/slapstick-specific protocols.
Facilities Maintenance $20K/yr
[#17] Containment maintenance and consumables (door seals, lock servicing, drain/sump maintenance, replacement fixtures).
Replacement And Repair $20K/yr
[#25] Annual allocation for replacement/repair of destroyed non-anomalous containment items and facility repairs following incidents.
Annual Audit And Safety Review $20K/yr
[#27] Annual external audits, safety reviews, tabletop exercises, and policy updates for containment and permitted-item policy.
Supplies And Consumables $15K/yr
[#9, #10, #12, #24] Discretionary allowance for requests (toys/decorations), cigarette supply provisioning (~10 packs/week), PPE replacement, and cleaning/housekeeping consumables.
Emergency Containment Replenish $10K/yr
[#18] Annual replenishment budget for used emergency containment spares/hardware from the reserve.
Logistics And Transport $8K/yr
[#19] Operations and upkeep for secure transportation capability (vehicle/crate operations).
Psychological Assessments $5K/yr
[#8] Ongoing psychological care and periodic evaluations for staff (periodic assessments).
Entertainment Licenses $4K/yr
[#23] Annual licensing/updates for slapstick media library and enrichment props.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.3M/yr
82.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine operations, maintenance, training and consumables only.
no breaches routine maintenance authorized requests only
🚨 Minor Incident $2.4M/yr
15.0% probability / year +$75K vs baseline
Localized containment breach or minor escape attempt requiring repairs, overtime, limited legal action and small restitution payments.
small in-room breach minor property damage medical visits and small legal claims
🚨 Major Breach $2.5M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Significant containment failure requiring major repairs, replacement of fixtures, large legal/PR response, and extended overtime; possible temporary relocation of instances.
chamber structural damage extended multi-team response substantial legal/repair costs
🚨 Political Exposure $2.8M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Public exposure or media incident requiring intensive legal defense, PR campaigns, possible fines, and increased containment security measures.
media leak public incident involving civilians investigations or lawsuits
👥 Personnel 15 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 12 Task Force Omega-16: minimum 24/7 presence (12 personnel across 3 shifts); wages+benefits included in staff_wages.
Research Scientist 3 1 senior researcher + 2 junior researchers/handlers dedicated to SCP-3947; wages+benefits included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and ranges for most costs, enabling a mid-confidence estimate; uncertainty remains due to ranges in capital costs, variable legal/medical incident frequency, and whether some services are contracted vs. payroll.
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