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SCP-4131 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-4131
Expected annual
$2.0M
One-time setup
$9.3M
Annual recurring
$1.7M
Personnel
12
Initial capital expenditures are approximately $9.35M driven by purpose-built blast-rated tank, reinforced bunker, life-support and contingency reserve; annual operating costs are roughly $1.75M driven by specialized staff, security, maintenance, consumables and research.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $9.3M
Contingency Reserve $5.0M
[#21] Recommended contingency reserve for major breaches, remediation, legal liabilities and site remediation.
Facilities $2.1M
[#1, #2, #3] Primary blast‑resistant 10 m^3 tank ($1,250,000), secondary reinforced bunker ($800,000), and blast/ballistic observation room/window ($75,000).
Decommissioning $1.0M
[#27] End-of-life/disposal plan and destruction costs for mixed bio/energetic materials.
Equipment $595K
[#4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #14, #18, #19] Waterproof display & control consoles ($25,000), environmental control/chiller initial install ($40,000), water treatment initial system ($20,000), redundant power infrastructure initial ($80,000), ROV/robotics initial ($100,000), explosive mitigation hardware initial ($200,000), PPE initial kits ($30,000), memetic shielding initial equipment ($80,000), IT/video/logging initial ($20,000).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $400K
[#16] In-house analytical laboratory initial setup (mass spec, histology, metallography) selected as the operating model.
Transport And Relocation $100K
[#22] One-time specialized transport, heavy container and secure relocation to Site-201 if required.
Cover Story Creation $75K
[#20] Initial cover story setup, fabrication of props/website and legal groundwork for trilobite‑hunting cover.
Training Program Development $40K
[#17] Initial development of psionic/psi-handling and memetic-safety training program and initial staff training.
Regulatory Permits $10K
[#28] Initial legal fees and permits for explosive/hazardous aquatic handling.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.7M/yr
Staff Wages $970K/yr
[#10, #11, #12, #13] EOD staffing ($200,000), security personnel ($300,000), on-site research team ($320,000), veterinary/husbandry specialists ($150,000).
Research And Monitoring $325K/yr
[#16, #18, #19, #25] Ongoing in-house lab operations/consumables ($100,000), memetic shielding maintenance ($10,000), IT/storage and logging support ($15,000), long-term research program and publication suppression ($200,000).
Mechanical Maintenance Spares $100K/yr
[#15] Fabrication, spare metallic components, seals, machining and specialist consultant time.
Cover Story And Legal $85K/yr
[#20, #23, #28] Annual cover/PR/legal retainer ($50,000), compliance audits/risk modeling ($30,000), recurring regulatory inspections/renewals ($5,000).
Facilities Maintenance $81K/yr
[#1, #2, #5, #7, #30] Routine structural and systems maintenance including chiller energy/maintenance ($10,000), generator fuel & testing ($6,000), structural inspections/repairs and site utilities/overhead allocation ($65,000).
Supplies And Consumables $56K/yr
[#6, #14, #29] Water treatment consumables & test labs ($8,000), PPE replacement/consumables ($8,000), consumable feedstock/diet ($40,000).
Hazmat Disposal $50K/yr
[#24] Budget for hazardous incident cleanup, explosive waste disposal and water decontamination.
Occupational Health $40K/yr
[#26] Psychological support, trauma counseling and occupational health surveillance for exposed staff.
Explosives Mitigation Maintenance $20K/yr
[#9] Maintenance, testing and parts for blast dampening injectors and remote deactivation hardware.
Robotics Maintenance $10K/yr
[#8] Annual service, calibration and spare parts for ROVs/manipulators.
Training Recurring $10K/yr
[#17] Annual recertification and refresher training for psionic/memetic handling.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.7M/yr
83.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; routine operations, maintenance, research and staffing.
no_incident routine_operations
🚨 Minor Incident $2.1M/yr
15.0% probability / year +$350K vs baseline
Localized explosive discharge or torpedo impact causing tank damage, localized contamination and repairable equipment loss.
tank_impact torpedo_discharge minor_shrapnel_penetration
🚨 Major Breach $11.7M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$10.0M vs baseline
Catastrophic detonation/weapon failure breaching primary and secondary containment requiring major remediation, replacement of major systems and potential liabilities.
full_head_detonation bunker_failure mass_casualties
👥 Personnel 12 total
Role Count Notes
EOD Specialist 2 [#10] Two full-time certified EOD specialists (or equivalent contract coverage) to inspect and respond to ordnance hazards.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#11] 24/7 guarded posture with rotation; estimated 6 guards to cover shifts, overtime and quick reaction.
Research Scientist 1 [#12] Lead SCP/Xenobiologist responsible for studies and oversight.
Research Technician 2 [#12] Laboratory technicians and assistants supporting daily behavioral study and sampling.
Veterinary / Husbandry Specialist 1 [#13] Specialist for diet, health monitoring and husbandry of the anomalous aquatic organism.
📋 Confidence Notes
Containment requirements and many cost drivers are well-described (tank, bunker, life‑support) so estimates are grounded, but explosive behavior, frequency of incidents and scale of long-term research introduce significant uncertainty.
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