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SCP-6842 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-6842
Expected annual
$1.1M
One-time setup
$758K
Annual recurring
$1.1M
Personnel
9
Initial capital costs are approximately $758,000 driven by a fireproof containment suite, exhaust/filtration systems, surveillance and R&D setup; annual recurring costs are about $1,060,500/yr driven primarily by staff wages (handlers, vet, agent, security), ongoing research/monitoring, and security/administrative overhead.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $758K
Equipment $238K
[#2, #3, #4, #5, #10, #16, #20, #21, #26] Fire-suppression and heat-containment systems, exhaust/scrubber/ducting, environmental sensors, CCTV/infrared & tracking hardware, initial restraints and PPE, initial secure servers and transport crates, and initial cryo/freezer for biobank.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $225K
[#11, #13] One-time R&D program to develop modified sedation/euthanasia protocols and initial setup for focused metamorphosis/genetics/proteomics project (lab access, consumables, sequencing start-up costs).
Facilities $150K
[#1] Construction of a reinforced, fireproof, anti-escape containment suite with integrated combustion containment chamber and tamper-proof fittings.
Contingency Reserve Initial $100K
[#23] One-time contingency reserve set aside for potential escape/damage, rebuilds, or immediate emergency response.
Cover Story Initial $30K
[#22] Initial public narrative/cover story setup and liaison materials to enable plausible deniability.
Legal And Permitting Initial $15K
[#24] Initial permitting, environmental approvals and regulatory paperwork setup.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.1M/yr
Staff Wages $425K/yr
[#6, #7, #8, #9] Salaries/benefits for one full-time animal handler, one (part-time) veterinary support role (salary portion), one senior assigned agent/POC, and 24/7 on-site security guard payroll (4-guard rotation).
Research And Monitoring $222K/yr
[#11, #12, #13, #27, #28, #29] Ongoing sedation/euthanasia testing, annual physiological monitoring and assays, sustained metamorphosis/genetics research staffing and consumables, periodic imaging rentals (MRI/CT/EEG), ethics/oversight meeting costs, and specialist consultancy budget.
Mtf Readiness $100K/yr
[#9] Periodic MTF rapid-response readiness, drills and specialized training funding for on-call recapture operations.
Administrative Overhead $80K/yr
[#30] Program overhead: accounting, procurement, HR and site-level administrative apportioned costs.
Insurance $75K/yr
[#25] Budgeted reserve for self-insurance/potential claims and indemnity related to known fire/biohazard risk.
Cover Story And Legal $45K/yr
[#22, #24] Annual public cover-up/liaison expenses, legal counsel, permit renewals and local compliance work.
Training Programs $30K/yr
[#17] Ongoing training for handlers, security, MTF and vet staff on species-specific protocols and anomaly-aware procedures.
Supplies And Consumables $28K/yr
[#3, #7, #10, #16, #18] Filter cartridges and consumables, veterinary meds/supplies, replacement tranquilizer darts/consumables, PPE replenishment and enrichment/food/grooming supplies.
Contingency Replenishment $20K/yr
[#23] Annual replenishment target for contingency funds if used during the year.
Facilities Maintenance $10K/yr
[#19] Incremental utilities and HVAC/filtration power and routine suite maintenance.
Data Storage Maintenance $9K/yr
[#5, #20] Secure footage storage maintenance, server upkeep, backups and encryption/IT support.
Logistics And Transport $6K/yr
[#21] Operation costs for secure transport crates, vehicle usage and personnel costs for transports to imaging or other sites.
Hazardous Disposal $5K/yr
[#15] Annual hazardous-ash disposal contingencies and contracted specialist disposal services.
Forensic Analysis And Storage $4K/yr
[#14] Per-event combustion forensics averaged annually (GC‑MS/ICP‑MS) plus sample storage amortized per year.
Long Term Archival Maintenance $2K/yr
[#26] Maintenance for cryo-storage and biobank (power, monitoring, consumables).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.1M/yr
94.5% probability / year
Normal year with routine monitoring, no escapes or major combustion incidents.
no escapes routine monitoring no combustion events
🚨 Minor Incident $1.1M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$67K vs baseline
Single escape attempt or isolated combustion event requiring forensic analysis, small repairs, overtime and consumable replacement.
escape attempt single combustion requiring forensics minor infrastructure damage
🚨 Major Breach $1.9M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$880K vs baseline
Significant containment breach with facility damage, large-scale combustion damage, public exposure and major forensic/legal response.
full containment breach facility fire/damage public exposure requiring legal action
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 [#9] 24/7 on-site security rotation (four guards) to maintain suite security and initial recapture response.
Animal Handler 1 [#6] One full-time trained handler experienced with working dogs and anomaly-aware protocols.
Research Scientist 1 [#13] Scientist responsible for metamorphosis/genetics/proteomics research and data analysis.
Veterinary Officer 1 [#7] Dedicated veterinary support (part-time/contract) for exams, treatment and anesthesia planning.
Agent / MTF Point-of-Contact 1 [#8] Senior assigned agent (Agent/MTF POC) for oversight, case management and liaison with MTF-Omicron-1.
Administrative Staff 1 [#30] Administrative/program support for procurement, scheduling, permitting and documentation.
📋 Confidence Notes
Many line items have published ranges and event frequencies are uncertain (combustion events and escape likelihood). Capital items and personnel costs are reasonably well-specified; contingency around incident frequency and scale keeps overall confidence at medium.
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