SCP-4191 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-4191
Expected annual
$482K
One-time setup
$390K
Annual recurring
$478K
Personnel
5
Initial one-time setup (containment cell, heat-resistant lining, ventilation, redundant power and equipment) is roughly $390k, while recurring annual operations (staffing, research, maintenance, supplies, and overhead) are roughly $478k; main drivers are staffing/security, research effort, and contingency reserves.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $390K
Contingency Reserve $100K
[#23] Contingency/emergency incident fund reserved at startup (chosen mid-range of recommended $50k–$500k).
Facilities $92K
[#1, #2, #4, #10] Containment cell construction, heat-resistant interior lining (stainless/ceramic baseline chosen), ventilation/exhaust installation, and secure small storage for introduced wood pieces; includes labor/site prep. Chosen mid-range estimates favor retrofit over new large-scale greenhouse.
Equipment $74K
[#3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #11, #12] Heat/impact-resistant viewport and camera systems, localized fire-suppression and facility protection systems, redundant UPS/generator hookup, environmental sensors (installation), remote automatic food dispenser + refrigerated locker, initial purchase of fire-retardant suits, and initial PPE/tool kits.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $35K
[#14, #27] Initial chemical/GC-MS/HPLC analysis outsourcing and characterization, and initial sample archiving/LIMS/setup costs; chosen mid-range for initial characterization and sample bank setup.
Initial Transport And Capture $30K
[#19] Discovery/capture costs including travel, sedation, logistics and a custom fireproof transport crate (mid-range).
Initial Legal And Cover $25K
[#21] Initial legal/cover-story/administrative contingency for capture/initial interactions with local authorities.
Incident Cleanup Contingency $20K
[#16] One-off deep-clean/remediation contingency for incidents (range $5k–$50k); mid-range chosen as baseline allowance.
Relocation And Quarantine $10K
[#20] Permanent relocation/quarantine integration allowance (biosecurity checks/quarantine room integration).
Veterinary Initial Diagnostics $5K
[#13] One-off veterinary diagnostics (imaging, bloodwork) on intake / as-needed initial health workup.
Lab Containment Upgrade $0
[#26] Optional specialized lab upgrades for handling volatile/flamable secretion (range $50k–$300k). Set to $0 in baseline (outsourced analysis preferred); tracked as optional.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $478K/yr
Staff Wages $260K/yr
[#15, #18, #11] Salaries for on-site staff: reduced security posture (3 guards + 1 supervisor), one research scientist/lead allocated part-time to SCP-4191; Class-D labor and D-retrieval supervision budgeted separately.
Administrative Overhead $75K/yr
[#24] Pro-rated site administrative overhead allocation: utilities, records, clearance processing, and command infrastructure.
Research And Monitoring $60K/yr
[#14, #15, #13] Ongoing biochemical/toxicity follow-up studies, outsourced analytical runs, contracted specialist consultations; includes periodic veterinary care budgeted as part of monitoring/consultation.
Cover Story And Legal $20K/yr
[#21] Annual legal/cover administration, small compensations, and PR/legal retainer budgets for plausible deniability and local authority interactions.
Dclass Retrieval Operations $20K/yr
[#11] Supervision, training, operational overhead and lost-productivity costs for supervised Class‑D retrieval operations (annualized).
Facilities Maintenance $12K/yr
[#4, #6, #17] Routine HVAC/ventilation maintenance, UPS/generator testing/fuel cycling, periodic cell refurbishment/repair due to heat/fire wear and sensor upkeep.
Supplies And Consumables $11K/yr
[#9, #12, #10, #28] Annual consumables: daily meat supply, PPE consumables and replacement small tools, introduced wood materials, and miscellaneous fasteners/seals/electronics replacements.
Training And Drills $8K/yr
[#22] Regular emergency drills, SOP refreshers, and instructor fees for staff and D-class training.
Behavioral Enrichment $4K/yr
[#25] Replacement single‑use enrichment items and safe toy procurement consumed by SCP-4191.
Hazard Waste Pickup $3K/yr
[#16] Monthly hazardous waste and ash/residue disposal via licensed contractor.
Sample Archiving And Db $2K/yr
[#27] Ongoing sample storage costs, freezer maintenance, and LIMS/database upkeep.
Suit Cleaning And Certification $2K/yr
[#11] Cleaning, certification, and periodic replacement reserves for fire‑retardant suits used during D-class retrievals.
Sensor Calibration And Replacement $1K/yr
[#7] Annual sensor replacement and calibration (temperature, smoke, VOC/gas, CO, O2).
Logistics And Transport $1K/yr
[#19] Minor recurring transport/sample courier costs; initial capture transport is one-time.
Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $478K/yr
94.5% probability / year
Normal year with routine operations, no major incidents.
no incidents regular feeding and maintenance scheduled research activities
🚨 Minor Incident $518K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$40K vs baseline
Localized containment incident requiring repairs, modest external response and legal/PR costs.
small fire spread outside cell minor equipment failure local authority involvement
🚨 Major Breach $878K/yr
0.5% probability / year +$400K vs baseline
Significant containment failure or escape causing major repairs, emergency response, legal exposure and possible euthanasia/relocation.
full breach or large external fire extensive structural damage public exposure/legal fallout
👥 Personnel 5 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 Three on-site guards (rotating shifts) plus one supervisor/incident commander; salaries included in staff_wages [#18].
Research Scientist 1 One part-time/full-time researcher assigned to SCP-4191 containment and secretion studies; salary included in staff_wages [#15].
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges allowing mid-range estimates, but several items are optional (titanium lining, lab upgrades) and staffing/security posture is a major driver of recurring costs; probabilities for incidents are subjective but informed by Euclid-class stability and limited breach history.
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