SCP-709 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-709
Expected annual
$430K
One-time setup
$180K
Annual recurring
$428K
Personnel
5
One-time startup costs are moderate (~$180k) for retrofit, specialized recording and backup hardware, and contingency; recurring annual costs are driven primarily by staff wages (research, AV, medical, psychological) and data/forensic/research support, totaling roughly $427k/yr.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $180K
Initial Research And Lab Setup $84K
[#5, #6, #10, #12] Assembly of heterogeneous camera systems and accessories, primary local storage and LTO backup hardware, initial medical/EEG kit, and development of SOPs/initial compliance documentation.
Equipment $39K
[#2, #3, #4, #13, #17, #21] Fire-suppression installation, access control/card readers, CCTV/NVR hardware, scheduling/licensing development, one-time reserve for discontinued kit components, and archival preparation materials.
Incident Contingency Reserve $30K
[#22] One-time contingency reserve for unexpected events, emergency relocation rigging, small crane rental, or immediate replacement needs.
Facilities $15K
[#1] Minor structural/finish retrofit to install spherical tree-house kit, anchoring, HVAC patching, soundproofing and code work.
Transport Per Move $12K
[#23] Per-move disassembly/packing/transport/reassembly (infrequent; per-move cost).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $428K/yr
Staff Wages $280K/yr
[#8, #9, #10, #11] Two full-time anomalous-object researchers/technicians, part-time/contract AV technician, recurring medical staff/clinic coverage for sessions, and part-time psychologist/counseling support.
Research And Monitoring $64K/yr
[#5, #6, #12, #13, #14, #19, #20, #21] Replacement parts and maintenance for camera systems, cloud/offsite backup/tape rotation/archival climate control, recurring compliance audits and scheduling maintenance, staff training/SOP refreshers, forensic verification/tools/audits, outside scientific analysis/consultants, and archival curation costs.
Misc Administrative Overhead $46K/yr
[#24] Program management, accounting, procurement markup, and administrative overhead estimated at ~12% of direct recurring budget.
Cover Story And Legal $20K/yr
[#18] Ongoing legal counsel, covert procurement channels, document control, and cover-story record maintenance.
Facilities Maintenance $12K/yr
[#2, #3, #4, #16, #17] Annual inspection/maintenance for fire detection/suppression and access control, CCTV storage/retention overhead, incremental HVAC/utility delta, and ongoing repairs to kit structure/fastenings.
Supplies And Consumables $6K/yr
[#7, #15] Film stock/processing, consumables (bedding, towels, cleaning supplies, batteries, small furniture repairs).
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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Scale Up Research Program $0/yr
[#25] Optional expanded program (not included in baseline). If activated, estimated $150,000–600,000+/yr for expanded staff, equipment, and storage.
Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $428K/yr
96.5% probability / year
Normal year with scheduled research, routine maintenance, and no major incidents.
routine_operations scheduled_sessions normal_maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $478K/yr
3.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Localized incident (small fire or electrical failure) or single-session acute psychological adverse event requiring replacement equipment, short-term medical/psychological care, and forensic investigation.
small_fire_damage equipment_damage single_session_medical_response
🚨 Major Breach $628K/yr
0.5% probability / year +$200K vs baseline
Significant incident such as larger fire, mass psychological adverse reactions, legal exposure, or partial public discovery requiring containment upgrade, legal defense, and potential relocation.
major_fire mass_adverse_reaction public_exposure_or_litigation
👥 Personnel 5 total
Role Count Notes
Research Scientist / Technician 2 [#8] Full-time anomalous-objects researchers/technicians (schedule sessions, run equipment).
AV Technician / Technical Specialist 1 [#9] Part-time or contract AV technician for camera sync, hyperspectral sensors, film processing and calibration.
Medical Officer / Nurse (on-call) 1 [#10] On-call clinic coverage and per-session nursing/medical monitoring.
Psychologist / Psychiatrist (part-time) 1 [#11] Part-time psychological support, pre/post-session evaluations, and counseling.
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are based on analyst-provided ranges and a reasonable midpoint allocation; many line items (equipment longevity, incident frequency, local labor/contractor rates, and optional scale-up) are uncertain, so precision is moderate.
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