SCP-5472 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-5472
Expected annual
$1.8M
One-time setup
$2.0M
Annual recurring
$1.7M
Personnel
13
Initial one-time capital outlay is approximately $1,984,000 driven by garage containment upgrades, two humanoid chambers, laboratory instrumentation, and a large contingency reserve; recurring annual costs are roughly $1,747,500 driven primarily by staff wages (security + research), facility overhead, fuel, and ongoing research/monitoring.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.0M
Facilities $658K
[#1, #10, #13] Includes garage structural & containment modifications (reinforced pad, antechamber/airlock, reinforced mounting, spill containment), fire suppression & hazardous-materials upgrades (sprinklers, foam, oil separators, spill kits), and construction of two humanoid containment chambers (CCTV, HVAC, medical pass-throughs, restraints/observation). Estimates are midpoint selections from provided ranges.
Contingency Reserve $600K
[#27] Emergency response & contingency fund (reserve for rapid escalation, breach repairs, emergency evacuations); large one-time recommended reserve (midpoint of range).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $275K
[#21] Laboratory instrumentation (GC-MS, ICP-MS, isotopic analyzers, water/gas analyzers) for environmental/material analysis; estimate reflects instrumentation purchase (service contracts handled in recurring).
Equipment $265K
[#2, #16, #20, #23] Includes exhaust venting and air-scrubbing system installation, surveillance and sensor suite install (CCTV/IR/thermal/tamper sensors), high-resolution imaging/digitization equipment, and mapping/remote inspection gear (LiDAR/drones/borescopes).
Memetic Mitigation Initial $48K
[#26] Initial memetic/cognitohazard mitigation equipment and training (filtered displays, viewing protocols, memeticist consult); midpoint of provided initial range.
Initial Background Checks And Training $40K
[#29] Initial vetting/background checks and baseline security training for ~20 personnel (~$2,000/person × 20).
Exhaust System Spare Parts $25K
[#6] Capital spare parts & deep maintenance event for exhaust scrubbers/catalytic units; one large replacement event estimate (every 3–7 years) included here as a one-time major replacement.
Backup Power Install $25K
[#30] UPS/generator install to provide independent power for monitoring, ventilation, and alarms (midpoint of range).
Data Infrastructure Initial $25K
[#32] Initial secure server/storage/encryption infrastructure and colocation setup (one-time purchase/retainer).
Vehicle Acquisition And Mods $18K
[#7] Acquisition (if required), physical modifications (welding of side doors, partition), and cover-style documentation; mid-range estimate assumes used van purchase and modifications.
Archival Storage Unit $6K
[#25] Secure archival locker / climate-controlled storage unit purchase for SCP-5472-3 (unit cost). Small annual maintenance/power costs are recurring.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.7M/yr
Staff Wages $1.0M/yr
[#11, #18, #19] Salaries and benefits for dedicated security guard complement (8 guards) and research team (lead researcher + ~3 researchers) plus a full-time linguist/analyst; sum of midpoint salary estimates from notes.
Medical And Psychiatric Care $138K/yr
[#15] Medical staff time, psychiatric care, medication, emergency interventions and pacification protocols (staff + meds + emergency care).
Facilities Maintenance $125K/yr
[#9] Pro-rated vehicle containment garage utilities & overhead allocation (electricity, HVAC, water, janitorial, admin).
Research And Monitoring $105K/yr
[#17, #21, #22] Recurring costs for surveillance maintenance & data storage, instrumentation service contracts, and outsourced sample analysis (secure storage, server maintenance, instrument service contracts, and external lab fees aggregated).
Security Training And Equipment $100K/yr
[#12] Ongoing armed response readiness, specialized security training and equipment amortization (rapid-reaction team, non-lethal options, riot gear).
Cover Story And Legal $88K/yr
[#28] Annual legal, cover-story, PR, and liaison budget for fabricated ownership, maintenance contracts, and contingency payments to local authorities.
Detainee Operations $50K/yr
[#14] Operational costs per detainee (food, utilities, amenities, medical visits) aggregated for two humanoid subjects.
Logistics And Transport $40K/yr
[#4, #5, #30, #31] Continuous fuel (~$13k–$18k/yr), engine/vehicle wear & maintenance, backup power fuel/maintenance, and hazardous waste disposal; aggregated logistics/transport costs.
Memetic Mitigation Recurring $20K/yr
[#26] Annual refresher training, audits, and consumables for memetic/cognitohazard mitigation protocols.
Data Infrastructure Recurring $20K/yr
[#32] Recurring secure backups, colocation, encrypted storage, and cybersecurity maintenance.
Supplies And Consumables $15K/yr
[#24] Consumables, PPE, archival supplies (gloves, Tyvek, cleaning, archival sleeves) for daily handling and human interaction.
Environmental Compliance $15K/yr
[#3] Environmental permits, emissions testing, and annual reporting driven by continuous engine operation and hazardous-waste handling.
Recertification And Retraining $10K/yr
[#29] Annual recertification and refresher training for security/technical personnel.
Welding Inspections $3K/yr
[#8] Periodic non-destructive testing / inspection and re-welding work on welded side doors/partitions.
Archival Storage Maintenance $1K/yr
[#25] Power and minor maintenance for archival locker/climate control for SCP-5472-3 (midpoint of $500–$2,000/yr).
Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.7M/yr
91.0% probability / year
Normal operational year without major incidents; regular staffing, maintenance, research, and compliance activities only.
no breaches scheduled maintenance routine research activity
🚨 Minor Incident $1.9M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$149K vs baseline
Small containment or equipment incident requiring repairs, overtime security, limited medical response, and some external lab retests.
small breach/lockdown exhaust/scrubber repair minor medical incident
🚨 Major Breach $2.5M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$749K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or malicious action causing major repairs, replacement of vehicle/containment hardware, large-scale emergency response, and legal/PR expenses.
full containment breach vehicle destroyed/engine incapacitated public exposure requiring legal response
👥 Personnel 13 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 8 [#11] Dedicated guard complement to staff three shifts; count per analyst notes.
Research Scientist 4 [#18] Lead researcher + ~3 researchers/technical support comprising the research team (salaries included in staff_wages).
Linguist / Analyst 1 [#19] Dedicated daily analyst/linguist for SCP-5472-3 translation and analysis.
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are based on provided analyst ranges and mid-point assumptions; SCP operational behavior is moderately well-described but contains anomalous dependencies (engine-linked utilities, memetic elements) that introduce uncertainty in failure modes and long-term maintenance frequencies.
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