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SCP-6720 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-6720
Expected annual
$352K
One-time setup
$884K
Annual recurring
$347K
Personnel
4
Initial one-time setup is dominated by containment build-out, remote handling equipment and contingency reserves (~$884k total); recurring annual costs are driven by staff wages, research/monitoring and HVAC/operations (~$346.8k/yr).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $884K
Facilities $280K
[#1, #2] Secure containment room construction/fit-out and structural floor reinforcement/plinth (includes permits, sealed finishes, load-distribution and thermal isolation).
Decommissioning Contingency $250K
[#26] Planning reserve for potential long-term decommissioning/destruction/disposal of SCP-6720 (highly variable expense).
Equipment $205K
[#3, #4, #6, #7, #12, #17] Secondary tamper-proof cage, HVAC installation, initial monitoring/alarm hardware, UPS/backup generator, remote/robotic scraping system, and initial access-control hardware/setup.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $90K
[#14, #15] Initial sampling/laboratory baseline analyses and a thorough non-invasive imaging campaign.
Rapid Response Kit $20K
[#19] Rapid response containment kit and portable isolation equipment (mobile shielding, temporary freezer/insulated crates, negative-pressure tent).
Environmental Remediation Contingency $20K
[#25] Contingency reserve for environmental remediation (freeze/water/mold/facility damage repairs).
Transportation Per Incident $15K
[#20] Per-incident transportation/relocation contingency (crane, flatbed, route permits) — listed as a per-move one-time cost.
Ppe Initial $3K
[#11] Initial purchase of cryogenic-rated PPE and cold-work kit (gloves, suits, shields, warming station, first-aid).
Medical Surveillance Initial $1K
[#22] Initial medical assessments for staff (baseline evaluations).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $347K/yr
Staff Wages $125K/yr
[#8, #9, #10] Dedicated containment/security personnel (2 FTEs) and prorated HMCL supervisor stipend plus technician assistance/overtime.
Research And Monitoring $105K/yr
[#14, #16] Ongoing laboratory analysis/monitoring of frost and ambient air (~$30k/yr) plus specialist research program and imaging data analysis (~$75k/yr).
Cover Story And Legal $50K/yr
[#21] Insurance, legal retainer and cover-story upkeep / documentation maintenance.
Facilities Maintenance $24K/yr
[#5] HVAC/dehumidification energy and routine HVAC service to control frost/condensation.
Emergency Drills $10K/yr
[#18] Containment breach response planning and periodic drills (quarterly).
Administrative Fees $6K/yr
[#27] Miscellaneous administrative and permit fees (building/transport/disposal permits, occasional contractor fees).
Data Storage $5K/yr
[#23] Secure redundant storage/archival for monitoring logs, CCTV and imaging data.
Robotic Maintenance $4K/yr
[#12] Maintenance and spares for remote/robotic scraping equipment.
It Support $4K/yr
[#17] Recurring licensing/support for access control, secure logging and IT systems.
Supplies And Consumables $3K/yr
[#24] Consumables and replacement seals, small spares, cleaning supplies and general consumables.
Medical Surveillance $3K/yr
[#22] Ongoing medical checks and training for personnel at cold-exposure risk.
Monitoring Service $2K/yr
[#6] Recurring data service/monitoring fees for sensors, logging server and alerting.
Hazardous Waste Disposal $2K/yr
[#13] Collection, packaging, transport and disposal of removed frost as potentially contaminated hazardous waste.
Rapid Response Maintenance $2K/yr
[#19] Maintenance/replacement for rapid response containment kit and portable isolation equipment.
Generator Fuel Maintenance $2K/yr
[#7] Fuel and maintenance for UPS/backup generator to sustain critical systems during outages.
Ppe Replacement $800/yr
[#11] Replacement PPE and consumable cold-work kit items.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $347K/yr
92.5% probability / year
Normal year with regular maintenance, ice removal, monitoring and no major incidents.
regular ice removal routine monitoring no incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $367K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$20K vs baseline
Small containment incident or localized facility damage requiring remediation and extra contractor hours.
minor frost-related damage small spill/contamination short-term HVAC failure
🚨 Major Breach $497K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or structural/facility damage requiring emergency response, medical treatment, and repairs.
containment breach structural failure extended HVAC outage
🚨 Decommissioning Or Destruction $647K/yr
0.5% probability / year +$300K vs baseline
Decision to neutralize or permanently dispose of SCP-6720 requiring specialized destruction or off-site disposal.
policy decision to destroy/decommission unacceptable risk increase regulatory/legal mandate
👥 Personnel 4 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 2 Two full-time containment/security personnel assigned to prevent tampering and respond to incidents. (Part of #8)
Site HMCL Supervisor 1 Supervisory role with prorated stipend for twice-weekly ice removal (~208 hrs/yr). (Part of #9)
Technician / Research Assistant 1 Backup technician to accompany supervisor during ice removal and perform maintenance/overtime as needed. (Part of #10)
📋 Confidence Notes
Line items and mid-point estimates are provided in analyst notes, so totals are reasonably bounded; however the object's unknown anomalous behavior and potential for escalation make extreme-cost outcomes possible, lowering overall confidence from high.
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