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SCP-7394 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-7394
Expected annual
$1.0M
One-time setup
$588K
Annual recurring
$1.0M
Personnel
10
Initial containment and lab setup estimated at roughly $588,000 one-time, driven by secure chamber construction, HVAC, monitoring and contingency. Recurring costs are dominated by staff wages (security + scientific) and contingency/legal/monitoring, with a baseline annual budget of about $1,017,500.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $588K
Facilities $236K
[#1, #4, #5, #6] Secure containment chamber construction and room build-out (4×4×4 m), soil-bed installation/root barriers, drainage/greywater capture installation, and fire-suppression structural work.
Contingency Fund One Time $100K
[#25] Reserved contingency for unexpected anomalous effects, escalation, or emergency relocation (recommended ≥ $100k).
Equipment $98K
[#2, #3, #10, #13] Environmental control hardware (HVAC), full-spectrum grow lighting + UPS/generator, monitoring cameras/sensors/data-logging hardware, and sample storage freezer equipment.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $65K
[#9, #12] BSL-2 upgrades and laboratory buildout (autoclave/biosafety cabinet infrastructure) plus initial intensive genetic/biochemical analysis equipment/services.
Memetic Containment $30K
[#11] One-time implementation of secure air-gapped recording/archiving, memetic-safe viewing infrastructure and initial specialist consultancy to establish protocols.
Personnel Clearance $30K
[#22] Initial background checks and clearance processing (estimated per-employee initial fees scaled to staffing).
Transport And Crane Gear $15K
[#16] Custom crate, hoisting gear and relocation hardware for moving a 130 kg, 2.5 m specimen.
Misc Tools And Labware $10K
[#24] Small equipment, pruners, microscopes, sample vials, benches and initial consumable stock for lab work.
Restraint And Mobility Aids $5K
[#17] Soft harnesses, lifting slings and mobile planters/sleds for safe repositioning without tissue damage.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.0M/yr
Staff Wages $680K/yr
[#7, #8] Security staffing (6 FTE guards) plus scientific staff (1 botanist, 1 geneticist, 2 technicians); salaries incl. benefits; primary recurring cost driver.
Contingency Fund Annual $100K/yr
[#25] Annual allocated contingency reserve for unanticipated anomalous behavior, rapid escalation, or emergency eradication efforts.
Research And Monitoring $89K/yr
[#10, #11, #12] Ongoing monitoring/camera upkeep and secure storage, memetic-specialist consultant fees/audits, and continued genetic/biochemical experimental budget.
Cover Story And Legal $80K/yr
[#19, #20] Legal counsel, permits, cover-story maintenance, PR/online takedowns and routine compliance costs.
Supplies And Consumables $16K/yr
[#4, #9, #13, #14, #15, #24] Replacement potting medium, PPE consumables, sample-storage power/maintenance, routine husbandry consumables (fertiliser, water), regulated waste disposal, and small-item replenishment.
Insurance And Liability $15K/yr
[#21] Property, liability and research insurance premiums to hedge accidental release, staff injury, or environmental impact.
Personnel Training $10K/yr
[#22] Ongoing memetic-safety and clearance-related training for staff (per-employee recurrent training costs).
Emergency Response And Drills $10K/yr
[#18] Annual drills, external contractor cooperation and emergency-plan upkeep (bioincident/fire response).
Facilities Maintenance $9K/yr
[#2, #3, #5, #6] HVAC and dehumidifier maintenance/calibration, grow-light electricity baseline and backup-generator service, drainage/sump servicing, and fire-system inspections.
Medical Surveillance $6K/yr
[#23] Routine occupational health, allergy testing and periodic medical checks for staff exposed to plant particulates.
Logistics And Transport $2K/yr
[#16] Periodic transport/crane gear maintenance and occasional contracted lifts related to specimen moves.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.0M/yr
87.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with steady containment, routine research, and no major incidents.
steady plant care routine monitoring no breaches or public exposure
🚨 Minor Incident $1.1M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Localized health event for the specimen (e.g., lichen infection) requiring off-site treatment and increased monitoring.
lichen/infection detected temporary relocation/treatment increased lab testing
🚨 Major Breach And Relocation $1.3M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Containment breach requiring emergency response, temporary relocation, heavy craning/transport and elevated security.
unauthorized intrusion specimen relocation heightened security response
🚨 Memetic Exposure $1.3M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$300K vs baseline
An information-hazard event from anomalous leaves or external disclosures leading to heavy PR/legal and memetic-containment expenses.
anomalous memetic content displayed public disclosure specialist memetic intervention required
👥 Personnel 10 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#7] 24/7 supervision model: 2guards per shift × 3 shifts = 6 FTEs; wages included in staff_wages.
Research Scientist (Botanist) 1 [#8] Full-time botanist for husbandry and physiology; salary included in staff_wages.
Research Scientist (Geneticist/Molecular Biologist) 1 [#8, #12] Geneticist for sequencing/analysis; salary and analysis budgets included in staff_wages and research_and_monitoring.
Research Technician / Husbandry Tech 2 [#8, #14] Technicians for daily husbandry, sampling and consumables handling; salaries included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Containment requirements, staffing needs and many equipment costs are well-specified in analyst notes, but memetic/biological behavior and escalation probabilities remain uncertain, producing moderate confidence.
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