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SCP-5071 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-5071
Expected annual
$2.8M
One-time setup
$1.7M
Annual recurring
$2.7M
Personnel
17
Initial capital outlays (~$1.7M) are dominated by cryogenic containment hardware, generators/UPS, lab setup and an initial contingency reserve; recurring annual costs (~$2.74M/yr) are driven by specialized staff wages (researchers and 24/7 security), ongoing research/assay costs, cryogen supply, and facility overhead.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.7M
Equipment $840K
[#1, #3, #4, #5, #7, #10, #11, #16] Purchase of 5 custom cryogenic containment chambers, redundant -80°C freezers, generator + UPS hardware installation, environmental monitoring hardware (sensors/CCTV/alarms), armed-response equipment/training hardware, initial PPE infrastructure, refrigerated armored vehicle purchase, and containment locker procurement.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $340K
[#12, #13, #15] Initial forensic lab capital (bench equipment and instrumentation), early DNA/WGS runs for recovered cadavers, and initial secure data/archival IT setup.
Contingency Reserve Initial $250K
[#27] Initial contingency reserve for anomalous-specific emergency procurement or urgent facility modifications.
Facilities $130K
[#1, #18] Site retrofit for cryo chambers (structural support, room modifications) and discovery-site remediation/secure closure (barn cleanup).
Poi Tracking Initial $50K
[#24] Initial costs for active PoI-5071 investigations (field investigators, rewards, travel) if an immediate manhunt or liaison is required.
Pr Initial Retainer $30K
[#19] Initial public-relations / legal retainer to establish cover story and liaise with local authorities.
Ndas And Land Compensation $30K
[#18] NDAs, landowner compensation and legal fees related to securing the discovery site.
Cryogen Tank Installation $20K
[#2] Initial delivery/tank installation for LN2/liquid gas bulk storage and piping.
Legal Permit Prep $15K
[#21] One-time legal/permit preparation, IRB/ethics paperwork and human-remains permits.
Evidence Cataloguing One Time $10K
[#17] One-time inventory labor and tagging for barn artifacts/evidence.
Disposal One Time $5K
[#22] One-time contingency for destructive disposal of material if required immediately.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.7M/yr
Staff Wages $1.3M/yr
[#6, #8, #9] 24/7 site security (three-shift guards), research staffing (pathologists and research scientists), and on-site biological/containment technicians.
Research And Monitoring $575K/yr
[#12, #14, #15, #20] Ongoing forensic identification and genealogical searches, specialized imaging rentals/sessions, secure data hosting/backups, and an institutional containment research program.
Supplies And Consumables $256K/yr
[#10, #13, #22, #3] PPE consumables and replacements, laboratory consumables/reagents for assays, biohazard waste disposal, and -80°C freezer service/energy.
Facilities Maintenance $158K/yr
[#4, #5, #16, #17, #26] Generator/UPS fuel & maintenance, monitoring service/telemetry, containment locker inspections, archival/storage upkeep, and general facility utilities/maintenance.
Contingency Reserve Replenish $150K/yr
[#27] Annual replenishment target for the anomalous mitigation contingency fund as used.
Logistics And Transport $108K/yr
[#2, #11, #24] Continuous cryogen supply contract/deliveries, refrigerated vehicle operation (fuel/drivers/maintenance), and recurring PoI liaison/tracking operational costs.
Cover Story And Legal $65K/yr
[#19, #21, #12] Ongoing PR/legal retainer for cover story enforcement, insurance premiums, and continued administrative/legal work for next-of-kin/identification.
Armed Response Training And Certification $40K/yr
[#7] Ongoing weapons/MTF certification, drills and gear maintenance for rapid response teams.
Mental Health Support $25K/yr
[#23] Employee assistance programs, counseling, and mandated staff rotations for trauma exposure mitigation.
Emergency Drills And Audits $20K/yr
[#25] Regular tabletop and live drills, plus external audit fees.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.7M/yr
94.5% probability / year
Uneventful year: normal operations, scheduled research, and expected maintenance with no major incidents.
normal_operations scheduled_maintenance routine_research
🚨 Minor Incident $2.9M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized equipment failure or partial thaw requiring emergency response, repairs, overtime, and limited replacement of consumables or one chamber.
partial_thaw LN2_supply_interruption minor_security_breach
🚨 Major Breach $4.2M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
Catastrophic failure or coordinated breach resulting in multiple thawed specimens, major equipment replacement, legal exposure, and an intensive manhunt.
complete_freezer_failure extended_power_outage public_exposure_of_remains
👥 Personnel 17 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 8 24/7 guard presence across three shifts; count derived from the staffing estimate in [#6].
Research Pathologist 2 Senior pathologists for anomalous post-mortem work; salaries included in [#8].
Research Scientist 3 Anomalous pathology and supporting researchers; portion of [#8].
Biological Technician 3 On-site technicians/mortuary attendants for specimen handling and cryo maintenance; based on [#9].
Administrative Staff 1 Administrative/legal liaison and evidence cataloguing support; incorporated in recurring staffing budgets ([#12], [#17]).
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are built from analyst-provided ranges using mid-to-conservative selections and institutionally typical staffing models. Major uncertainties remain around chosen containment architecture (LN2 vs -80°C), PoI activity intensity, and the frequency/magnitude of anomalous events — which justifies only medium confidence.
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