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SCP-5028 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-5028
Expected annual
$308K
One-time setup
$2.4M
Annual recurring
$295K
Personnel
2.05
One-time upfront containment and optional anti-magic R&D drive initial costs (~$2.41M), while annual recurring costs (~$295k/yr) are dominated by personnel, research, emergency readiness, and psychological care.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.4M
Anti Magic R And D $1.8M
[#22] Optional/high‑cost R&D or procurement of active anti‑magical countermeasures (very high uncertainty; optional).
Liability Reserve $250K
[#20] Liability/escape contingency seed fund (reserve for large damages/contractor containment) — one-time reserve.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $150K
[#11] Initial research program (6–12 month materials/thaumaturgy program, destructive testing, lab time, PPE) — one-time program startup.
Historical Medical Costs $115K
[#10] Historical site medical expenses for prior incident (outpatient burn care, follow‑ups) — recorded one-time expense.
Facilities $75K
[#1] Containment-cell hardening and retrofit (blast‑resistant lining, reinforced viewport, manacle mounts) — one-time structural work.
Equipment $39K
[#2, #3, #4, #5, #14, #15, #16] Surveillance & sensor hardware, tracking chip + implantation hardware (initial), secure artifact locker, tranquilizer equipment, initial restraints, PPE kit, transport crate — one-time hardware/equipment purchases and integration.
Cover Story Incident Retainer $12K
[#19] One‑time incident PR/cover retainer (midpoint of incident retainer range) — one-time contingency expense.
Admin Initial $8K
[#18] Initial administrative protocol development, custody/rights evaluation paperwork setup — one-time.
Medical Kit $5K
[#6] Initial medical/first‑aid kit specific to SCP‑5028 incidents — one-time.
Psychological Initial $2K
[#13] Initial psychological/ethical intake and setup for sapient care — one-time.
Ppe Initial $2K
[#15] Initial PPE kit (flame‑retardant jackets, face shields, gloves) — one-time.
Restraints Initial $1K
[#14] Initial purchase of heavy‑duty manacles / spare manacles — one-time.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $295K/yr
Research And Monitoring $80K/yr
[#12] Ongoing research, monitoring, anthropology/linguistics/thaumaturgy study and safe trials — recurring program costs.
Psychological Care $45K/yr
[#13] Ongoing psychologist/handler sessions, caretaking and transcription/translation services for sapient subject.
Emergency Response $42K/yr
[#9] Emergency response team standby, drills, periodic overtime readiness and on‑call premiums.
Research Opportunity Costs $32K/yr
[#8] Opportunity cost for researcher/handler time when escorting (estimated lost research productivity).
Staff Wages $30K/yr
[#7] Baseline personnel for minimal ongoing escort coverage (on‑call/part‑time pool ≈0.5 FTE) — recurring salaries/benefits.
Medical Reserve $20K/yr
[#10] Ongoing contingency reserve for future medical expenses related to incidents.
Insurance Workers Comp $20K/yr
[#21] Insurance/workers' compensation and legal fund for injured staff — recurring.
Cover Story And Legal $6K/yr
[#19] Annual PR/cover retainer and minimal legal/cover support budget.
Annual Refresher Training $6K/yr
[#23] Annual refresher training and multi‑department drills (security, med, research, custodial).
Decontamination $5K/yr
[#17] Annual budget for routine explosive residue cleanup and hazardous‑waste handling (per‑event costs handled via scenarios).
Administrative Overhead $5K/yr
[#18] Annual admin/update costs for documentation, access approvals, FOIA/cover updates.
Supplies And Consumables $2K/yr
[#5, #15] Tranquilizer consumables (darts, vials) and PPE replacements — recurring consumables.
Tracking Chip Monitoring $600/yr
[#3] Telemetry monitoring, periodic battery checks/replacements for implanted chip — recurring.
Restraints Maintenance $600/yr
[#14] Annual inspection, parts and maintenance for manacles and restraint equipment.
Small Utilities $550/yr
[#24] Incremental power/monitoring electricity costs for cameras, HVAC adjustments, consoles.
Surveillance Maintenance $500/yr
[#2] Maintenance and minor repairs for cameras/sensors — recurring.
Facilities Maintenance $0/yr
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Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $295K/yr
88.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; ongoing containment, research, and routine drills only.
no escapes routine access and testing scheduled training
🚨 Minor Incident $339K/yr
10.0% probability / year +$44K vs baseline
Localized incident or escape attempt causing moderate injuries and cleanup (single moderate medical incident and decontamination), requiring overtime response.
single moderate blast incident medical treatment for several staff decontamination and overtime
🚨 Major Breach $705K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$410K vs baseline
Major breach or mass‑injury event requiring large medical payouts, heavy cleanup, external contractor assistance, and significant PR/legal response.
large escape or uncontrolled magick use multiple severe injuries external containment or contractor engagement
👥 Personnel 2.05 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 0.5 [#7] Baseline on‑call/part‑time escort coverage ≈0.5 FTE (covered in staff_wages).
Research Scientist 0.8 [#11, #12] Research program and ongoing monitoring budget implies ~0.8 FTE equivalent lead researcher/technician funded in research_and_monitoring.
Psychologist / Medical Officer 0.75 [#6, #13] Psychological care and medical readiness funding implies ~0.75 FTE mental health/medical specialist paid via psychological_care and medical_reserve budgets.
📋 Confidence Notes
Line‑item ranges and policy decisions (optional anti‑magic R&D, staffing model) introduce moderate uncertainty; many recurring items are well‑defined (personnel, research, med reserve) but incident costs and optional R&D have wide ranges, so overall confidence is medium.
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