SCP-5784 — SCP-5784 | Cost Breakdown

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SCP-5784 Euclid ~ medium confidence

SCP-5784

Expected annual

$661K

One-time setup

$417K

Annual recurring

$644K

Personnel

Initial setup is moderate (mid-six-figures) driven by chamber retrofits, vehicle/equipment purchases, and a research/contingency reserve; annual costs are dominated by security salaries, ongoing thaumaturgical research, and medical/administrative support (~$643.5k/yr).

🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $417K

Facilities $140K

[#1, #10] Chamber modifications (rounded/padded fixtures, HVAC upgrade, viewing window/anti-ligature) and cafeteria segregation/retrofit.

Containment Contingency Reserve $100K

[#20] One-time contingency/reserve for emergency R&D into suppression, neutralization, or prototype systems.

Equipment $97K

[#2, #3, #13, #17] CCTV/hardware, restraint systems, secure vehicle retrofit, initial non-sharp furniture/clothing purchases.

Initial Research And Lab Setup $60K

[#7] Initial anomalous-materials (tattoo ink) analysis, sample prep, and contracted instrumentation access.

Initial Training And Certification One Time $10K

[#15] Initial certification and training program setup for handlers/guards/medical staff.

Cover Story Setup One Time $10K

[#16] One-time cover/cover-story setup costs (fake logs, initial buyouts, bookkeeping setup).

🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $644K/yr

Staff Wages $345K/yr

[#4, #8] 3.0 FTE Level-2 security guards and one dedicated Thaumaturgy researcher (salaries + benefits/OT).

Medical Services $60K/yr

[#5] On-site medical and psychiatric services, routine care, and mental-health therapy contracts.

Administrative Overhead $50K/yr

[#19] Site-level program management, scheduling, and clerical/manager time allocation.

Supplies And Consumables $39K/yr

[#9, #11, #12, #17] Food-safety testing, PPE/consumables, biohazard/food waste disposal, recurring replacement clothing/linens.

Emergency Medical Contingency $35K/yr

[#6] Budgeted contingency for episodic major medical events (surgery, hospitalization, post-op care).

Research And Monitoring $30K/yr

[#8] Ongoing experimental consumables, protective measures, and non-salary research operating costs.

Cover Story And Legal $30K/yr

[#16] Ongoing cover-story, PR, reimbursements, and legal/compensation costs to preserve secrecy.

Cafeteria Staff Premiums $18K/yr

[#10] Annual premiums/compensation for cafeteria staff coordination, lost service time, and training.

Logistics And Transport $16K/yr

[#13] Vehicle operating, fuel, insurance, and averaged per-transfer staffing costs.

Data Storage And Audit $13K/yr

[#2, #14] CCTV/video storage (off-site redundancy) plus secure research/medical record storage and periodic audits.

Annual Training And Certification $4K/yr

[#15] Annual refresher training and recertification costs for staff.

Utilities Incremental $4K/yr

[#18] Incremental HVAC, power for cameras, warming trays, and increased site utility use.

Restraint Maintenance $1K/yr

[#3] Periodic replacement parts, certification, and maintenance of restraint systems and secure handling gear.

Facilities Maintenance $0/yr

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⚡ Cost Scenarios

📊 Baseline (baseline) $644K/yr

79.0% probability / year

Normal, uneventful year with standard operations and no major incidents.

routine containment scheduled research regular cafeteria access

🚨 Minor Incident $674K/yr

18.0% probability / year +$30K vs baseline

Localized incident: self-harm requiring surgery or limited food-safety contamination resulting in localized illness and investigations.

intentional self-harm / medical emergency small-scale food contamination short-term increased overtime

🚨 Major Breach $1.0M/yr

3.0% probability / year +$400K vs baseline

Major containment breach or deliberate poisoning event similar to the documented Site-19 cafeteria incident requiring large-scale medical response, investigations, legal/cover actions, and emergency R&D.

large-scale poisoning or mass injuries active weaponization attempts rapid escalation requiring emergency R&D

👥 Personnel 4 total

Role	Count	Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent	3	[#4] Minimum 3.0 FTE Level-2 guards for rotation coverage, escort, overtime and on-call responders.
Research Scientist / Thaumaturgy Specialist	1	[#8] One dedicated thaumaturgy specialist allocated for ongoing study and oversight.

📋 Confidence Notes

Analyst notes and itemized estimates are detailed and provide midline figures, but anomalous behavior (weaponization, unpredictable breaches) and variable per-event medical costs introduce uncertainty.

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