SCP-6609
Unknown
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low confidence
SCP-6609
Expected annual
$6.5M
One-time setup
$2.8M
Annual recurring
$6.3M
Personnel
22
Initial one-time capital and setup costs are roughly $2.85M driven by a dedicated containment suite, medical and security equipment, and capture reserves; ongoing annual costs are roughly $6.35M and are dominated by personnel (MTF and medical), continuous surveillance logistics, and research/monitoring.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $2.8M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $6.3M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$6.3M/yr
Normal year with no major incidents: continuous surveillance, ongoing research, and standard operations.
steady_surveillance
routine_research
no_capture_or_breach
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Minor Incident
$7.5M/yr
Localized incident or brief breach requiring emergency response, temporary escalation of surveillance and capture attempt.
brief_breach
emergency_capture_operation
localized_public_exposure
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Major Capture And Long Term Containment
$9.8M/yr
Full capture followed by initiation of long-term containment program with initial capital build-out and equipment purchases.
successful_capture
transition_to_site_containment
major_infrastructure_buildout
Personnel
22 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 16 | [#4, #5] Dedicated MTF operatives used for 24/7 surveillance, tails, and capture operations; headcount aligned with MTF staffing estimates. |
| Medical Officer / Respiratory Therapist / Nurse | 4 | [#7, #2] In-house long-term dedicated medical staff (neurologist/intensivist + nurses/respiratory therapists) to provide continuous care and manage life-support systems. |
| Administrative Staff | 2 | [#5] Administrative and operational overhead staff included in MTF/operational salary estimates for coordination, scheduling, and cover administration. |
Confidence Notes
Estimates are based on wide ranges in analyst notes and substantial operational uncertainty (object class unknown, mobility and breach propensity unknown, anomalous research needs unclear), so cost figures have low confidence.