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SCP-5969 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-5969
Expected annual
$305K
One-time setup
$408K
Annual recurring
$304K
Personnel
3
Initial one-time containment and equipment costs are approximately $408,500, driven by blast-resistant vault construction, HVAC/dehumidification and backup power, and EOD protective equipment; recurring annual operations are about $304,300/yr, driven mainly by staff wages (EOD/security), HVAC/backup power maintenance, and site overhead.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $408K
Facilities $180K
[#1, #21] Blast‑resistant containment cell construction and capital contingency reserve for major repairs or replacement.
Equipment $150K
[#2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #22] Initial precision HVAC/climate control, UPS/generator + ATS, environmental sensors, CCTV & secure recording, sealed inner N2‑purged container, two Level‑3 bomb suits (purchase), and initial small non‑sparking tools/consumables.
Retirement Destruction $25K
[#24] Conditional one‑time estimate for safe neutralization/destruction planning and execution if object retirement is chosen.
Specialized Analysis One Time $20K
[#23] One‑time specialized laboratory analysis (forensics, carbon dating, botanical/explosive analysis) if testing/resumption occurs.
Protocol Development $15K
[#13] One‑time cost for containment protocol/SOP development, red team/legal review and initial auditing.
Crate Conservation One Time $9K
[#17] Initial conservation/stabilization work on the WWII wooden crate to prevent moisture damage.
Documentation And Storage $5K
[#18] Secure evidence storage systems, digital logs and initial archival setup.
Initial Training $5K
[#11] Initial training costs (EOD procedures, Level‑3 suit use, humidity protocols) one‑time setup for staff.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $304K/yr
Staff Wages $210K/yr
[#9, #10] Annual personnel costs: full‑time EOD technician(s) and pro‑rata security staffing to cover access/response.
Facilities Maintenance $62K/yr
[#2, #3, #5, #16, #25] HVAC/dehumidifier maintenance and calibration, backup generator fuel and testing, CCTV/IT storage overhead, HVAC filter replacement and site pro‑rata utilities/management allocation.
Supplies And Consumables $9K/yr
[#6, #7, #8, #12, #17, #22] Inner‑container gas refills, desiccants, Level‑3 suit maintenance/repairs, PPE & medical surveillance per‑person, periodic crate monitoring, and small replacement tools/consumables.
Training And Exercises $8K/yr
[#11] Annual refresher training, simulated drills, and certs for staff interacting with SCP‑5969.
Research And Monitoring $7K/yr
[#4, #13, #23] Sensor calibration/monitoring fees, annual SOP updates/audits, and small baseline budget for periodic specialized tests/analysis.
Cover Story And Legal $3K/yr
[#18, #20] Baseline allocation for recordkeeping, minimal PR/legal readiness; large public exposure costs are conditional and handled in incident scenarios.
Incident Response $3K/yr
[#14, #15] Annual baseline allocation for minor incident investigation, forensics readiness, plant removal and waste disposal; larger per‑incident costs handled in scenarios.
Logistics And Transport $2K/yr
[#19] Annualized transport/transfer budget for occasional armored transfers, EOD escort and temporary environmental controls.
Documentation Storage Maintenance $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $304K/yr
96.4% probability / year
Normal year with routine operations, maintenance, and no detonation or public exposure.
no incidents regular maintenance scheduled training
🚨 Minor Incident $319K/yr
3.0% probability / year +$15K vs baseline
Single internal detonation limited to containment cell requiring investigation, cleanup and minor repairs.
isolated detonation internal cleanup and forensic analysis
🚨 Major Incident $379K/yr
0.5% probability / year +$75K vs baseline
Detonation with staff injury, significant equipment damage and extended investigation; possible replacement of containment infrastructure.
detonation with injuries extensive forensic analysis containment repairs/replacement
🚨 Public Exposure $454K/yr
0.1% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Detonation or proliferation that becomes visible to civilians, requiring major legal/PR response, cover stories, and possible regulatory payments.
public sighting media exposure regulatory/legal action
👥 Personnel 3 total
Role Count Notes
EOD Technician 1 [#9, #8] Full‑time EOD for direct handling, suited entries and incident response; also uses Level‑3 suits.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 2 [#10] Pro‑rata site security allocation covering access control and guarding for the cell.
📋 Confidence Notes
Cost ranges are based on detailed line items but several items (EOD staffing model, conditional legal/cover‑up costs, and per‑incident scales) are uncertain; mid‑range estimates used.
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