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SCP-7603 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-7603-ARC
Expected annual
$2.1M
One-time setup
$2.0M
Annual recurring
$2.1M
Personnel
10
Initial one-time setup is ~ $2.02M driven by specialized lab instrumentation, bespoke sensors, warding/neutralization contingency and containment construction; ongoing annual costs are ~ $2.08M driven primarily by personnel (containment + security), insurance/contingency funding, and recurring research/monitoring.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.0M
Initial Research And Lab Setup $500K
[#11] Non-destructive analysis instrumentation and lab integration.
Equipment $441K
[#2, #4, #21] TRE sensor array & installation; CCTV/audio installation; non-penetrative observation tools procurement.
Neutralization Contingency Budget $300K
[#24] One-time reserved contingency for neutralization-specific facilities, teams, and tools.
Emergency Response Equipment $200K
[#13] One-time purchase of mobile containment kit, transport caskets, medical isolation tents, and associated emergency gear.
Facilities $175K
[#1] Secure containment cell construction (reinforced room, air-handling, EM mitigation).
Initial Cover Story $125K
[#15] One-time setup of cover narratives, initial legal/PR setup and cyber OPSEC measures.
Warding Installation $80K
[#10] One-time installation of ritual wards/occult detectors/perimeter sensors to detect/deter Tartarean entities.
Secure Transport Container $62K
[#14] Certified secure transport crate with shock isolation and TRE shielding (one-time crate cost).
Ups Backup Generator $30K
[#18] One-time UPS/backup generator procurement for continuous monitoring and HVAC.
Archive Setup $30K
[#20] Secure off-site encrypted archive and initial forensic/log backup setup.
Blessed Implements Tooling $22K
[#7] One-time tooling and first set of blessed implements / contractor setup.
Medical Ppe Setup $15K
[#16] One-time decon station and PPE initial setup.
Legal Initial Preparation $15K
[#23] One-time legal case preparation, initial court orders / NDA setup against named persons.
Access Control Systems $12K
[#9] One-time procurement/installation of badge, biometric locks and administrative access-control systems.
Psych Training Initial $10K
[#8] Initial psychological safety and empathy-risk training for staff.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.1M/yr
Staff Wages $750K/yr
[#5, #6] Dedicated containment personnel (1 senior lead, 2 research-level, 1 technician) and 6 security guards (24/7 coverage).
Insurance And Contingency Fund $500K/yr
[#19] Annual allocation to contingency/reserve for breaches, legal settlements, exposure mitigation and unplanned neutralization costs.
Research And Monitoring $381K/yr
[#3, #4, #11, #12, #21, #7] TRE sensor recalibration/firmware/consumables; CCTV storage/maintenance; non-destructive analysis instrument maintenance; experimental/neutralization research budget; non-penetrative observation tool maintenance; ongoing specialist ritual/implement upkeep.
Cover Story And Legal $117K/yr
[#15, #23, #25] Ongoing information security, cover story maintenance, FOIA/legal countermeasures, and community mitigation/PR.
Logistics And Transport $115K/yr
[#13, #14] Emergency response team readiness/training and transport operations (assumes ~1 managed transport per year).
Facilities Maintenance $70K/yr
[#10, #18] Annual upkeep of wards/perimeter systems and facility power/utilities (HVAC/HVAC servicing/UPS maintenance).
Psychological Services $40K/yr
[#8] Ongoing staff counseling, screening, and therapy related to empathy-risk protocols.
Staff Training Budget $40K/yr
[#22] Ongoing training for new personnel in handling procedures, empathy-risk and TRE monitoring.
Access Control Administration $25K/yr
[#9] Background checks, access administration, and badge/biometric management costs.
Administrative Overhead $25K/yr
[#17] IRB/ethical review, documentation, recordkeeping and compliance overhead.
Archive Maintenance $9K/yr
[#20] Annual secure archive/cloud/air-gapped maintenance and backup verification.
Supplies And Consumables $6K/yr
[#16] Medical & biohazard PPE consumables and decon supplies.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.1M/yr
92.0% probability / year
Normal year with standard recurring operations, monitoring, research, and preparedness; no major incidents.
stable_containment routine_research no_breach
🚨 Minor Incident $2.2M/yr
7.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Small unauthorized contact or localized empathic incident requiring emergency response, short-term repairs, and modest PR/legal work.
sensor_alert unauthorized_contact limited_empatic_outbreak
🚨 Major Breach $3.6M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
Significant containment breach or public exposure requiring large-scale response, equipment replacement, legal settlements, and potential activation of neutralization contingency.
major_breach public_exposure loss_of_containment_integrity
👥 Personnel 10 total
Role Count Notes
Site Director / Senior Containment Lead 1 [#5] Senior containment lead included in containment personnel wages.
Research Scientist 2 [#5] Two research-level staff for monitoring and experimentation.
Technician / Maintenance 1 [#5] On-site technician for equipment and sensor maintenance.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#6] Multi-shift armed/cleared guards to provide 24/7 coverage.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges allowing reasoned mid-point estimates, but many items (occult contractor prices, insurance policy sizing, and neutralization likelihood) remain uncertain, yielding medium confidence.
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