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SCP-7788 THAUMIEL ~ medium confidence
SCP-7788
Expected annual
$560K
One-time setup
$389K
Annual recurring
$556K
Personnel
4
One-time setup costs are moderate (~$379k largely driven by equipment, initial research kit, and contingency); recurring annual costs are significant (~$556k/yr) dominated by rescue team staffing and research FTEs plus consumables and monitoring.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $389K
Contingency Reserve $125K
[#19] Contingency reserve for anomalous escalation / unexpected tech needs (midpoint of $50k–$200k).
Equipment $119K
[#2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #15, #18] Keycard reader (upgrade & tamper protection) and access-control integration, CCTV cameras/storage, personnel tether kits (150 kits), rescue equipment one-time portion, initial medical procurement (antihistamines/epi kits/respirators), janitorial equipment (industrial vacuums/HEPA), dehumidifier(s), break-room furnishings (furniture), IT integration, and initial pest-surveillance/baiting (midpoints of provided ranges).
Decommissioning Remediation $62K
[#20] Decommissioning/remediation reserve if access revoked (midpoint of $25k–$100k).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $45K
[#12, #13] Initial baseline biological/environmental survey ($5k–$15k) plus initial specialized research equipment for mapping/analysis ($20k–$50k) — combined.
Facilities $28K
[#3] Doorframe reinforcement / dual-vestibule / containment threshold construction (midpoint of $15k–$40k).
Policies And Documentation $10K
[#14] One-time development of SOPs and training materials (midpoint of $5k–$15k).
Baseline Assumptions And Design $0
[#1] Baseline assumptions (staff counts, site size) — descriptive, no direct cost assigned.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $556K/yr
Staff Wages $405K/yr
[#6, #13] Rescue / emergency response team budget and researcher total compensation (combined recurring cost estimate: rescue + training/overtime + 1x researcher).
Research And Monitoring $55K/yr
[#12, #13] Ongoing contracted biological/environmental testing ($10k–$30k) plus research equipment/consumables/analysis funding ($20k–$50k).
Supplies And Consumables $31K/yr
[#5, #7, #8, #11] Replacement/consumables for tether kits, medical restocking, PPE/entry consumables (budgeted realistic $10k/yr), and break-room consumables/restocking.
Policies And Training $16K/yr
[#14] Annual delivery, retraining, and lost labor time for SOPs and drills (midpoint of $8k–$25k).
Cover Story And Legal $15K/yr
[#17] Annual legal/OPSEC/PR contingency and retainers (midpoint of $5k–$25k).
Facilities Maintenance $13K/yr
[#3, #4, #9, #10] Annual maintenance for doorframe/vestibule, CCTV/storage upkeep, janitorial service and consumables, dehumidifier maintenance (midpoints of ranges).
Counseling Services $8K/yr
[#16] Counseling / psychological support services for staff (midpoint of $3k–$12k/yr).
It And Logging $4K/yr
[#2, #15] Recurring access-control licensing/maintenance ($500/yr) plus IT hosting, audits, and admin for logs ($1.5k–$6k/yr) combined.
Pest Control $3K/yr
[#18] Annual pest control contract and inspections (midpoint of $1k–$5k/yr).
Energy And Utilities $3K/yr
[#21] Incremental power and utilities for cameras, dehumidifiers, and related equipment (midpoint of $1k–$5k/yr).
Badge And Hardware Replacements $2K/yr
[#22] Badge replacements, batteries, seals, and small hardware consumables (midpoint of $1k–$4k/yr).
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $556K/yr
94.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine access, monitoring, and scheduled training.
routine_use scheduled_monitoring no emergencies
🚨 Minor Incident $606K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Minor contamination, single rescue/retrieval event, or increased medical incidents requiring overtime and extra testing.
single_rescue_event allergic_outbreak localized_contamination
🚨 Major Breach $756K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$200K vs baseline
Significant anomalous property change or contamination requiring extended closure, remediation, and major upgrades.
anomalous_escalation hazardous_interior extended_decommissioning
👥 Personnel 4 total
Role Count Notes
Rescue / SAR Team 3 3 FTEs for on-call rescue/retrieval operations (note #6). Salaries and readiness included in staff_wages.
Research Scientist 1 1 FTE researcher for ongoing study, mapping, and analysis (note #13). Compensation included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges allowing mid-point estimates, but the anomalous nature of a pocket dimension and potential for rapid escalation add uncertainty—hence medium confidence.
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