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SCP-5326 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-5326
Expected annual
$916K
One-time setup
$732K
Annual recurring
$899K
Personnel
9
One-time capital and retrofit costs are approximately $732k driven by structural retrofits, explosion-proofing, fire suppression and a contingency reserve; recurring annual costs are approximately $899k driven by staff wages, ongoing research/monitoring and specimen maintenance.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $732K
Contingency Reserve $250K
[#23] Containment contingency & emergency response reserve for major spill/fire/escape remediation and temporary relocation (recommended reserve).
Facilities $214K
[#1, #2, #3, #4, #10] Titanium‑aluminide aviary retrofit, initial oil‑resistant coating application, underfloor grate/piping, small bulk petroleum tanks & bunding, and HVAC/ventilation/HVAC modifications (initial installation costs).
Equipment $164K
[#6, #7, #8, #9, #11, #12, #19, #25] Pumping/dosing and piping system, oil recovery/filtration hardware, explosion‑proof electrical upgrades, hydrocarbon fire suppression equipment, pacemaker/timed stimulator installation, explosion‑proof monitoring & alarm hardware, initial PPE setup, and initial data/logging systems.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $60K
[#16] Initial deep forensic/research analysis (genetics, histology, CT, toxicology) and associated lab setup for first round of study.
Legal Permitting Setup $28K
[#21] Initial legal, permitting and cover‑story setup costs (permits, initial counsel, PR contingency setup).
Egg Handling Storage $11K
[#24] Secure cabinets, controlled humidity/inert atmosphere storage and cataloging infrastructure for eggs.
Permits Wildlife One Time $5K
[#22] One‑time permits & wildlife liaison initial fees and legal paperwork for handling Cygnus olor material.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $899K/yr
Staff Wages $495K/yr
[#13, #14, #15] Security guards (6 FTEs, 24/7 coverage), containment/maintenance technicians (2 FTEs), and veterinary/biological care (1 FTE).
Research And Monitoring $267K/yr
[#12, #16, #17, #20, #24, #25, #29] Ongoing forensic/research studies, monitoring and logging services, outsourced high‑resolution imaging sessions, memetic/cognitive safety training & screening, egg environmental control & cataloging maintenance, data storage/secure logging maintenance, and optional specialised thaumaturgical/occult research.
Cover Story And Legal $74K/yr
[#21, #22, #30] Annual legal/cover story maintenance, wildlife liaison and permits renewal, plus documentation/compliance audits and oversight review costs.
Supplies And Consumables $41K/yr
[#5, #7, #19, #27, #28] Annual petroleum procurement (feedstock + shipping), oil recovery/filtration consumables and filter disposal, PPE consumables and training recertification, routine consumables (absorbents, epoxies, small parts), and specimen maintenance/replacement budget.
Facilities Maintenance $8K/yr
[#6, #9, #10, #11] Pumping/dosing maintenance and filter replacement, fire suppression testing/maintenance, HVAC/ventilation maintenance, and periodic calibration/maintenance of pacemaker/timed stimulator hardware.
Logistics And Transport $8K/yr
[#18] Biohazard and petroleum‑contaminated waste disposal (contractor/incineration) and transport of hazardous materials to disposal facilities.
Energy Costs $6K/yr
[#10, #26] Continuous ventilation, fume extraction, HVAC energy usage and increased electrical draw for pumps/monitoring.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $899K/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal operational year with routine maintenance, research, and no major incidents.
no major failures scheduled maintenance normal research activity
🚨 Minor Incident $924K/yr
8.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline
Localized spill, small equipment failure, minor fire or small contamination requiring cleanup and repair.
small petroleum leak pump or valve failure minor ignition or small localized fire
🚨 Major Breach $1.6M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$750K vs baseline
Significant containment failure: large spill, major fire/explosion, widespread contamination, or specimen escape requiring emergency response, legal action and major remediation.
large spill (>100s L) major fire/explosion escape or wide contamination memetic/cognitive exposure incident
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#13] Continuous on‑site security: 2guards per shift × 3 shifts.
Containment Technician 2 [#14] Full‑time technicians for daily checks, pumps, coating touchups and maintenance.
Veterinary / Research Biologist 1 [#15] Veterinarian/biologist for specimen care, surgeries, and monitoring.
📋 Confidence Notes
Many containment requirements and recurring drivers are explicitly described in the analyst notes and original article (equipment, staffing, petroleum feedstock), so estimates are grounded; ranges and some optional choices (imaging purchase vs outsourcing, depth of thaumaturgical research, contingency sizing) introduce moderate uncertainty.
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