SCP-4793 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-4793
Expected annual
$3.7M
One-time setup
$4.8M
Annual recurring
$3.6M
Personnel
10
One-time startup is approximately $4,750,000 driven mainly by biocontainment upgrades, research lab equipment, and a contingency reserve; recurring annual costs are approximately $3,609,000 driven by an active research program, translational research funding, medical/tactical readiness, and security/field operations.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $4.8M
Facilities $1.4M
[#1, #2, #9] Cell modification and interior-material replacement plus BSL-level biocontainment upgrade (negative-pressure HVAC, autoclave, don/doff, sealed waste systems). Estimates combined from items #1 (cell mods), #2 (materials), and #9 (biocontainment).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $1.2M
[#10] Laboratory research equipment and secure sample storage for molecular/proteomics work (sequencer access, mass spec, flow cytometer, incubators, microscopes, cryostorage).
Contingency Reserve $1.2M
[#25] One-time contingency/reserve fund held for major breach, medical catastrophes, civil exposure or emergency cleanup (institutional reserve).
Equipment $765K
[#3, #12, #13, #14, #15, #19, #20] Automated sealed blood-draw/medical port (#3), initial secure IT/server setup (#12), robotic/remote manipulators (#13), CCTV/access hardware (#14), tactical/breach equipment one-time purchases (#15), secure transport vehicle outfitting (#19), and Greece site stabilization/camera install (#20).
Translation Initial $55K
[#22] Initial funding for translation/historical research, contracting classicalists and linguists for inscription analysis and cover plausibility.
Archaeological Conservation $40K
[#21] One-time archaeological stabilization/conservation work on the stele to support cover story and preserve non-anomalous material.
Ppe Initial $15K
[#16] Initial procurement of specialized PPE and compatible non-metallic clothing for staff interacting under containment constraints.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $3.6M/yr
Translational Research Program $2.0M/yr
[#26] Optional multi-year translational research & early clinical seed/scale-up funding if replication/pursuit is authorized (multi‑year program funding / preclinical/clinical costs).
Research And Monitoring $490K/yr
[#7, #11] Clinical monitoring and imaging program (hematology panels, scheduled imaging, biopsies) plus research staff salaries/consumables for active study (1–3 scientists/technicians and routine assays).
Staff Wages $320K/yr
[#5, #14] Medical staffing (nurse/phlebotomist + part-time physician oversight) and on-site security staffing (3–6 guards).
Tactical Response And Readiness $200K/yr
[#15] Annual training cycles, exercises and readiness for tactical breach response / rapid-replacement teams.
Surgical Contingency $138K/yr
[#8] On-call surgical capability retainer, OR standby and consumables; does not include per-major-surgery incremental costs (noted in #8).
Cover Story And Legal $128K/yr
[#21, #22, #23] Ongoing archaeological inspections/PR (#21), translation/historical liaison work (#22), and legal/cover-story retainers/permits/local compliance costs (#23).
Logistics And Transport $95K/yr
[#19, #20] Recurring transport/vehicle maintenance costs for specialized transport capability (#19) and Greece site operations (field agents, leases, travel) (#20).
Personnel Screening And Hazard Pay $75K/yr
[#24] Background checks, polygraphs/psych evals, rotational staffing costs and hazard pay for personnel working on SCP-4793.
Supplies And Consumables $46K/yr
[#4] Daily blood-draw consumables (single-use sterile tubing, bags, antiseptics, dressings, disposal containers) including spares and stock rotation.
Misc Maintenance $28K/yr
[#27] Routine maintenance of mechanical systems, spare parts for robots and ports, replacement seals, janitorial compatible with containment protocols.
Robotic Maintenance $20K/yr
[#13] Annual maintenance and parts for robotic/remote manipulation systems to prevent contact and accidental triggering.
Biohazard Waste Disposal $20K/yr
[#17] Certified medical waste contractor costs for daily blood disposal and other contaminated disposables under regulatory rules.
Facilities Maintenance $15K/yr
[#18] Utilities and facility operations (24/7 HVAC, negative-pressure systems, power for cameras/robots) and routine facility upkeep.
Secure It Maintenance $14K/yr
[#12] Annual maintenance/licensing and off-site backup costs for encrypted servers and audit logging for containment/research data.
Nutrition Program $13K/yr
[#6] Specialized diet/supplements and dietician planning to support increased erythropoiesis and general health.
Ppe And Training $9K/yr
[#16] Annual PPE replacements, training refreshers in non-contact techniques, SOP updates, and behavioral protocol refreshers.
Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $3.6M/yr
80.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; ongoing research, monitoring, and routine operations.
routine draws and monitoring scheduled imaging and research activity
🚨 Minor Incident $3.9M/yr
15.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Localized medical incident or equipment failure requiring emergency surgery, extra imaging, short-term tactical response and limited repairs.
major surgery required robotic/port repair or replacement short tactical response
🚨 Major Breach $5.6M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$2.0M vs baseline
Significant containment breach or public exposure leading to large-scale emergency response, use of contingency funds, legal/cover operations and potential replacement/repair of infrastructure.
containment breach civil exposure / legal action major medical catastrophe requiring extended resources
👥 Personnel 10 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 [#14] 24/7 security coverage (3–6 staff estimated in notes); modeled as four on-site/security staff.
Nurse / Phlebotomist 1 [#5] Daily blood-draw operator / monitoring (dedicated or rostered).
Physician (part-time oversight) 1 [#5] Part-time physician oversight for protocol review and medical complications.
Research Scientist 2 [#11] Dedicated scientists for anomalous blood/cytokine research (1–3 indicated; modeled as 2).
Lab Technician 1 [#11] Technician support for assays, sample handling, and routine lab work.
Field Agent / Local Liaison 1 [#20] Local field agent/liaison for Site-4793-A operations and Greece-based surveillance/cover.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges for most categories so mid-range estimates are used; uncertainty remains around translational research scale (#26), probability/frequency of major breaches, and institution policy choices (minimal-research posture vs. active translation), so confidence is medium.
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