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SCP-5848 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-5848
Expected annual
$1.2M
One-time setup
$2.3M
Annual recurring
$1.1M
Personnel
14
Initial one-time setup driven by structural isolation, specialized equipment, research lab setup and contingency reserves (approx. $2.26M). Recurring annual costs are dominated by security payroll, black-ops/discretionary funds, and ongoing research/monitoring (approx. $1.12M/yr).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.3M
Decommissioning Fund $1.0M
[#28] Contingency fund for large-scale decommissioning/escalation (evacuation, demolition, relocation)
Equipment $329K
[#2, #5, #6, #9, #10, #12, #20] Ballistic/force-rated door, monitoring hardware, environmental hardware (HEPA/autoclave), security equipment, remote-exploration hardware, secure storage/server, comms setup
Facilities $300K
[#1] Structural isolation/retrofit of sealed wing (airlock, soundproofing, reinforcement)
Incident Response Reserve $300K
[#16] Liquid contingency reserve for emergency response, repairs, evacuations (one-time held fund)
Initial Research And Lab Setup $165K
[#11] Forensic/genetic/paleobiological equipment (sequencer, -80°C freezer, bench equipment)
Legal And Cover Setup $125K
[#14] One-time payments and agreement modifications to secure university cooperation and initial legal work
Response Vehicle Purchase $32K
[#4] Armored pickup/van purchase
Clearance And Training Initiation $10K
[#18] Initial background investigations, clearance processing and training startup costs
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.1M/yr
Staff Wages $364K/yr
[#3, #4, #8] 24/7 armed security payroll, quick-reaction team payroll, site director and on-call researchers/lab tech payroll
Black Ops And Discretionary Fund $300K/yr
[#17] Classified/discretionary budget for liabilities, relocations, payoffs and indemnification not covered by official insurance
Research And Monitoring $152K/yr
[#5, #10, #11, #12, #22, #23, #24, #27] Camera/audio/data storage & management, remote-exploration replacements, sequencing consumables, offsite backups/IT support, population/ecological monitoring, replacement of exploratory assets, cultural/linguistic investigations, oversight/coordination travel
Cover Story And Legal $90K/yr
[#14, #21, #25] Ongoing hush/administrative payments, PR contingency/community management, archive/publication suppression
Medical And Emergency Medical Contingency $70K/yr
[#13] Counseling/medical monitoring and an annual medical incident contingency
Facilities Maintenance $38K/yr
[#2, #26] Ballistic door maintenance/testing and utilities/site operations (HVAC, power, generator fuel, janitorial)
Local Liaison And Permits $35K/yr
[#15] Local permits, liaison payments, discretionary local compliance costs
Supplies And Consumables $20K/yr
[#6, #19] Filter replacements, sterilants, PPE and consumable decon supplies
Door Replacement Amortization $18K/yr
[#7] Amortized fund for scheduled replacement/major overhaul of door every 5–10 years
Security Training And Ammo $16K/yr
[#9, #18] Ongoing weapons/armor/radio issue and firearms/containment training; periodic re-screening/training
Logistics And Transport $12K/yr
[#4, #20] Vehicle operations (fuel/maintenance) and recurring comms lines/satellite backup
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.1M/yr
83.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine monitoring, maintenance, and steady staffing.
no_incidents scheduled_maintenance routine_monitoring
🚨 Minor Incident $1.3M/yr
15.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized attack on the door or limited forced interaction requiring emergency response, repair, and medical treatment for staff.
attempted_forced_entry small_breach_attempt limited_injuries
🚨 Major Breach $1.9M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$800K vs baseline
Significant breach/attack on door with structural damage, multiple injuries/exposure, major media/legal fallout and extensive repairs or replacement.
forced_entry mass_exposure major_media_leak
👥 Personnel 14 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#3] 24/7 secretarial post coverage and shift rotations
Quick Reaction / Response Team 3 [#4] Rapid-response team for incidents and evidence transfer
Research Scientist 2 [#8, #11] On-call researchers for oversight, genetic/paleobiological studies
Site Director / Executive Staff 1 [#8] Senior scientist/site director oversight
Lab Technician 1 [#8, #11] Lab tech for sample handling and equipment upkeep
Administrative Staff 1 [#14, #27] Admin/legal/liaison support for cover story and coordination
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are midpoint-based from analyst ranges and Foundation-style assumptions; uncertainty arises from variable local costs in Lima, the indeterminate frequency/severity of breach attempts, and high-cost contingency items (decommissioning/reserve) that may be implemented differently depending on policy decisions.
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