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SCP-6221 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-6221
Expected annual
$4.6M
One-time setup
$2.0M
Annual recurring
$4.0M
Personnel
22
Initial multi-site setup capital is approximately $2.0M driven by vault construction, R&D and digitization equipment; ongoing operations are roughly $4.0M/year driven primarily by security and specialist staff, quarantine operations, and contingency/reserve budgeting.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.0M
Initial Research And Lab Setup $800K
[#19] Initial R&D program and lab buildout for memetic countermeasures, automated detection, and sanitization technology (one-time capital for prototype development and facility integration).
Facilities $450K
[#1] Secure vault construction/retrofit costs for multiple sites (vaults sized for film/tape/CD storage, fire suppression, climate control, two-person locks). Assumes ~3-site program at mid-range cost.
Equipment $240K
[#2] Air-gapped digitization workstation hardware (high-res film scanner, secure PCs, booths). Assumes 3 workstations deployed across sites.
Quarantine Refurbishment $150K
[#6] One-time retrofit for quarantine suites (example small 10-room suite or equivalent retrofits).
Legal One Time $75K
[#15] Initial legal/HR counsel to draft stimulus-ban policies, union/labor compliance, and NDAs (one-time legal setup).
Redaction Initial $50K
[#21] Initial tooling/workflow setup for redaction/memetic-filtering (workflow, approvals, tooling) to create safe research copies.
Site Mitigation Initial $45K
[#23] One-time implementation of site-wide stimulus mitigation (signage, removal of seasonal media, policy rollout) across assumed sites.
Offline Archive Initial $40K
[#3] Air-gapped cold storage and tape library initial purchase (LTO tape library, drives, Faraday/locked cabinets) for digitized media.
Ppe Initial $40K
[#10] Initial procurement of specialized PPE and sensory-control kits for staff (earplugs, noise-canceling headsets, display filters) for ~50 staff.
Training Development $35K
[#9] One-time SOP and training materials development (memetic-aware digitization/testing SOPs, chain-of-custody, quarantine procedures).
Transport Initial Moves $25K
[#17] Initial secure transport/armored courier expense reserve for a small number of in-country moves during setup.
Inventory System Setup $20K
[#26] One-time inventory systems and administrative setup for cataloging and secure storage tracking.
Translation Initial $15K
[#28] Initial translation/regional review budget for multiple locales (per-locale expert review aggregated).
Archive Restoration Initial $12K
[#25] Initial preservation/restoration of fragile physical media (cleaning, splicing) for holdings prior to digitization.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $4.0M/yr
Staff Wages $1.8M/yr
[#4, #5] 24/7 physical security staffing (approx. 6 guards/site × assumed 3 sites = 18 guards) plus 4 memetic safety specialists; salaries with ~25% benefits applied. Core recurring staffing cost.
Research And Monitoring $300K/yr
[#19, #5, #21] Ongoing R&D and monitoring (continuing memetic countermeasure development, project consults, redaction research and approvals).
Facilities Maintenance $225K/yr
[#1, #6, #23] Ongoing vault and quarantine HVAC/filtration maintenance, utilities, and site upkeep for multiple sites.
Logistics And Transport $200K/yr
[#17] Recurring secure transport budget for domestic/international moves, armored couriers and escorted transfers.
Quarantine Operations $200K/yr
[#7] Recurring operational quarantine costs (medical staff, meals, utilities, replacement staff) accounting for multiple small exposure events annually.
Hazard Pay Overtime $200K/yr
[#8] Hazard pay and overtime premiums for concentrated Nov–Dec testing windows and staff required to work holiday periods.
Contingency Reserve $200K/yr
[#18] Recurring contingency/reserve fund to be drawn on for larger-scale quarantine, emergency accommodation, and surge staffing.
Seasonal Scheduling Losses $200K/yr
[#22] Recurring costs from temporary contractor hiring, lost productivity, and project schedule impacts due to compressed seasonal testing.
Contractor Compensation Reserve $100K/yr
[#24] Reserve budget for compensation, quarantine costs, NDAs, or buyouts for inadvertently exposed civilian contractors/vendors.
Cover Story And Legal $90K/yr
[#15, #16] Ongoing legal counsel and PR/cover-story budget for minor incidents and labor/HR follow-up; includes recurring counsel and small incident coverage.
Medical Testing And Monitoring $80K/yr
[#14] Recurring medical testing and long-term neurological/cognitive monitoring for exposed personnel (MRI/EEG follow-ups, baseline testing).
It Security And Audits $80K/yr
[#20] Ongoing IT security, air-gap maintenance, forensic imaging, and periodic external audits.
Psychological Program $60K/yr
[#13] Ongoing psychological screening, counseling, and staff support programs for exposed personnel and morale issues.
Redaction Services $50K/yr
[#21] Recurring specialist labor for redaction and memetic-filtering of research copies and approval workflows.
Supplies And Consumables $40K/yr
[#3, #10, #11, #12, #25] Consumables including tape replacement, minor PPE replacements, special catering premiums, storage supplies, and small preservation supplies.
Administrative Overhead $40K/yr
[#26] Inventory management, auditing, insurance premiums, and general administrative overhead.
Morale Programs $20K/yr
[#27] Annual budget for community/staff morale programs and alternative holiday activities.
Refresher Training $15K/yr
[#9] Annual refresher trainings, SOP updates, and memetic-awareness briefings.
Confiscation Storage $15K/yr
[#12] Annual administrative costs and potential offsite storage rental for seasonal clothing/decorations collected during testing windows.
Archive Maintenance $15K/yr
[#25] Annual film/tape preservation and climate-control upkeep for physical media awaiting digitization.
Catering Extra $12K/yr
[#11] Annual incremental catering premium for holiday-safe menus for staff during Nov–Dec operations.
Ppe Maintenance $6K/yr
[#10] Annual replacement/maintenance for specialized PPE and sensory-control kits.
Site Mitigation Compliance $6K/yr
[#23] Ongoing compliance monitoring and small site-level mitigation audits.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $4.0M/yr
70.0% probability / year
Normal year with scheduled digitization/testing, routine quarantines and no major incidents.
seasonal Nov–Dec testing only routine quarantines no containment breach
🚨 Minor Incident $4.3M/yr
25.0% probability / year +$300K vs baseline
Localized accidental exposure or small containment lapse requiring targeted quarantines, overtime, and minor PR/legal response.
single-site containment lapse small-scale exposure (<=10 people) minor PR/legal action
🚨 Major Breach $14.0M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$10.0M vs baseline
Large-scale dissemination or multi-site exposure requiring emergency mass quarantine, major PR/legal campaign, and accelerated R&D scale-up.
public dissemination multi-site mass exposure large-scale containment breach
👥 Personnel 22 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 18 [#4] 24/7 vault and digitization lab guards (6 guards/site × assumed 3 sites). Headcount aligns with staff_wages estimate.
Research Scientist 4 [#5] Memetic safety officers / specialist researchers supervising protocols and testing windows; higher pay reflected in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Detailed line-item estimates are provided in analyst notes, but wide parameter ranges (per-site counts, frequency of exposures, severity of breaches, and R&D scale) produce substantial uncertainty in scenario probabilities and contingency sizing; confidence is medium rather than high.
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