SCP-4488
Safe
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medium confidence
SCP-4488
Expected annual
$7.3M
One-time setup
$32.6M
Annual recurring
$7.1M
Personnel
40
Initial one-time setup is approximately $32.65M driven primarily by land acquisition, ROV/submersible procurement, site buildout and contingency reserves; recurring annual costs are approx. $7.09M driven by staff wages, transport/aerial support, research operations, and contingency/readiness funds.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $32.6M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $7.1M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$7.1M/yr
Normal operational year with routine research and containment activities and no major incidents.
routine operations
no major equipment loss
no legal or PR incidents
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Minor Incident
$8.3M/yr
Localized incident: single expensive equipment loss (e.g., deep-rated ROV), small legal/medical response and limited PR/amnestics usage.
ROV or tether lost
localized contamination or exposure
targeted amnestic administration
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Major Breach
$13.1M/yr
Major containment breach or public exposure event requiring large contingency drawdown, mass amnestic usage, legal settlements and large equipment replacement.
containment breach
mass exposure or media/political attention
multiple asset losses
Personnel
40 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 30 | [#7] 24–40 guards/supervisors to provide 24/7 perimeter coverage; staffing estimate aligned to security payroll portion. |
| Research Scientist | 8 | [#15] Oceanographers, geologists, chemists and analysts (approx. 8 senior specialists for research operations). |
| ROV / AUV Operator / Technician | 2 | [#11, #22] Operators and technicians for remotely operated systems and underwater equipment maintenance; salaries included in staff_wages. |
Confidence Notes
Estimates are grounded in pragmatic line-item projections from the analyst notes, but land acquisition range, anomalous-driven asset loss rates, and policy decisions (e.g., manned entry, helicopter leases) create material uncertainty; thus medium confidence.