SCP-4128 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-4128
Expected annual
$3.1M
One-time setup
$5.3M
Annual recurring
$3.0M
Personnel
20
Estimated one-time capital costs are approximately $5.29M driven by cell construction, reinforced door and transport/containment hardware; annual recurring costs are roughly $2.99M driven by security staffing, medical/research support, legal/cover and administrative overhead.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $5.3M
Equipment $2.0M
[#3, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #16, #18, #19, #20, #21, #23] Titan vault door, high-speed camera array, HVAC manifold & separation plumbing, gas-detection/scrubbers, transport vehicle & hardened pod, transport medical gear, specialized restraints/hardware, surgical/diamond tools, PPE stock, UPS/generator, rapid-response unit equipment, waste handling systems, and proprietary material/vendor setup fees.
Facilities $1.1M
[#1, #2, #4] Modular reinforced containment shell, panel lining install and structural reinforcement/anchors for extreme loads; includes site prep and framing for 20m shaft and padding install.
Contingency Fund $1.0M
[#26] Establishment of a contingency reserve for catastrophic rebuilds/replacement or emergency neutralization.
Sedative Agent Program $500K
[#7] Initial procurement/manufacture of Class-B sedative agent, secure chemical vault setup, compliance/legal setup and initial handler training.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $350K
[#15] Initial research & diagnostics setup/outsourcing: imaging, histology, sequencing and contract research capabilities.
Training Program Initial $175K
[#13] Initial specialized training/certification and live-drill program development for containment & transport teams.
Cover Story And Legal Initial $125K
[#24] One-time legal/cover-company formation, false records and initial regulatory defense preparations.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $3.0M/yr
Staff Wages $1.6M/yr
[#12, #14, #20] On-site security staffing (12 FTEs, 3 shifts), medical staffing including psychiatrist and additional ER-level medical support, and rapid-response team staffing/readiness.
Administrative Overhead $400K/yr
[#25] Pro-rated share of site overhead (HR, payroll processing, clearances, general administration), estimated at ~15–25% of recurring operations.
Research And Monitoring $215K/yr
[#15, #16] Ongoing research & diagnostics (imaging sessions, histology, sequencing) plus imaging calibrations/medical tool servicing.
Cover Story And Legal $200K/yr
[#24] Annual legal counsel, cover-story maintenance, government liaison and PR expenses to preserve secrecy.
Training Program Recurring $100K/yr
[#13] Annual refresher drills, simulation exercises and recertification costs for containment and transport teams.
Sedative Agent Program $100K/yr
[#7] Annual resupply, disposal of expired sedatives, secure storage monitoring and handler refresher training.
Contingency Replenishment $100K/yr
[#26] Annual replenishment allowance for the contingency fund or emergency repairs as used.
Facilities Maintenance $80K/yr
[#19, #22] Backup power fuel/maintenance and periodic structural/patch repairs including panel maintenance and non-destructive wear-and-tear.
Equipment Maintenance $67K/yr
[#5, #6, #8, #11] Maintenance/calibration for high-speed camera array, HVAC/gas manifold actuators, gas sensors/scrubbers and containment hardware upkeep.
Logistics And Transport $65K/yr
[#9, #10] Vehicle upkeep for transport/hardened pods and transport medical consumables/canister replacements.
Proprietary Material Royalties $30K/yr
[#23] Royalties/vendor premiums for proprietary concrete blend and polymer padding priority contracts.
Waste Disposal $30K/yr
[#21] Annual contracts and processing fees for hazardous chemical/bio waste neutralization and disposal.
Supplies And Consumables $20K/yr
[#17, #18] Daily care consumables (food, bedding, hygiene) and recurring PPE replacement/sanitization.
Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $3.0M/yr
85.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; routine operations, staffing, maintenance, research and resupply.
no breach scheduled maintenance regular research activity
🚨 Minor Incident $3.1M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized containment event causing moderate repairs, overtime and increased sedative/resupply usage.
localized structural/padding damage temporary sedation deployment minor medical treatment
🚨 Major Breach $4.0M/yr
3.0% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline
Significant containment failure requiring door/panel replacement, major repairs, extended investigations and legal costs.
forced-entry or large structural failure multiple staff injuries lengthy recovery operation
🚨 Catastrophic Breach $8.0M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$5.0M vs baseline
Full-scale catastrophic containment failure with rebuild, large legal settlements, emergency neutralization and possible site relocation.
complete cell failure mass casualty or public exposure extensive structural rebuild
👥 Personnel 20 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 12 [#12] Dedicated 24/7 containment/guard team (3 shifts of 4).
Psychiatrist / Medical Officer 1 [#14] On-site psychiatrist performing biweekly evaluations (FTE or contractor).
Medical Officer 3 [#14] Additional ER-level medical staff available for sedation and trauma care.
Containment Rapid Response Team 4 [#20] On-call rapid-response personnel for recontainment and emergency operations.
📋 Confidence Notes
Containment and operational requirements are well-described in notes (allowing reasonable mapping to cost buckets), but wide cost ranges, site-integration variability and contingency sizing introduce material uncertainty.
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