SCP-5096
Euclid
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medium confidence
SCP-5096
Expected annual
$2.9M
One-time setup
$1.1M
Annual recurring
$2.9M
Personnel
12
One-time modifications and specialized non-silicate finishes and containment equipment total roughly $1.13M; recurring annual costs (~$2.9M/yr) are driven by staff wages, contingency reserves, research/monitoring, and maintenance.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $1.1M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $2.9M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$2.9M/yr
Normal year with no GARDEN-PARTY events or major breaches; routine operations, maintenance, and research continue.
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Minor Incident
$3.0M/yr
Localized GARDEN-PARTY or small-scale introduction of annelids/arthropods causing a short cleanup, specimen processing, and limited refurbishment.
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Major Breach
$4.4M/yr
High-volume duplicate production or extensive GARDEN-PARTY leading to mass contamination, large-scale refurbishment, rapid storage expansion, and significant legal/PR response.
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Personnel
12 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bio-containment Technician | 6 | [#6] Six technicians covering three shifts for 24/7 rapid response and handling. |
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 4 | [#7] Four guards for 24/7 coverage and access control. |
| Research Scientist | 1 | [#8] One senior entomology/xenobiology researcher for studies and oversight. |
| Laboratory Technician | 1 | [#8] One research technician supporting sequencing, sample prep, and experiments. |
Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges, allowing midpoint aggregation; however significant uncertainty remains around incident frequency, reserve sizing, and scale-up costs (huge ranges for storage expansion and refurbishment). Probabilities are expert judgment.