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
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $428K/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$428K/yr
Normal year with scheduled research, routine maintenance, and no major incidents.
routine_operations
scheduled_sessions
normal_maintenance
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Minor Incident
$478K/yr
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
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Major Breach
$628K/yr
Significant incident such as larger fire, mass psychological adverse reactions, legal exposure, or partial public discovery requiring containment upgrade, legal defense, and potential relocation.
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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.