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SCP-7835 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-7835
Expected annual
$556K
One-time setup
$324K
Annual recurring
$547K
Personnel
7.17
One-time setup is estimated at $324,500 driven by containment cell refurbishment, custom pedestal/handling equipment, remote-handling/transport hardware, and an initial legal reserve. Recurring annual costs are estimated at $547,300 driven primarily by security staffing, research oversight/archival labor, legal/PR retainer, and transport/logistics readiness.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $324K
Equipment $102K
[#2, #4, #9, #10, #12] Custom pedestal, deposit lockers, remote-handling robotics, special transport crate, and external imaging/monitoring hardware.
Legal Cover Reserve $100K
[#16] Initial legal / cover-up / public affairs reserve for immediate remediation or settlement and credible cover story funds.
Facilities $72K
[#1, #3] Containment cell refurbishment and 2 m exclusion/viewing barrier (midpoint estimates).
Research Tooling Contingency $30K
[#26] Contingency for unusual research tooling and specialty test media (one-time/episodic capital reserve).
Sop And Initial Training $5K
[#5] Signage, SOP documentation and initial roll-out training package (one-time authoring and initial staff roll-out).
Archival Shelving $5K
[#14] Vault shelving and physical archival storage setup for SCP-7835-A instances (one-time shelving and sleeves setup).
Data Storage Hardware $4K
[#13] One-time secure server/hardware for experiment records and off-site backup hardware (hardware purchase).
It Inventory Setup $3K
[#21] One-time setup for IT & inventory systems, chain-of-custody software installation and configuration.
Backup Power $2K
[#20] One-time UPS / backup power hardware for external monitoring systems.
Psych Training Materials $2K
[#22] Initial psychological support training materials and program setup (one-time materials).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $547K/yr
Staff Wages $407K/yr
[#7, #8, #14] Dedicated security staffing (~6 full-time guards) and pro-rated research oversight FTE plus archival curation labor (salary + benefits & overhead).
Cover Story And Legal $50K/yr
[#17] Ongoing legal retainer and covert public-affairs operations to handle incidents where altered media reaches public view.
Logistics And Transport $35K/yr
[#11] Annual retainer/availability for secure moves and armored courier logistics (assumes retainer model rather than per-move billing).
Emergency Contingency $25K/yr
[#15] Annual contingency budget for immediate seizure, quarantine, incineration/shredding, or secure storage of accidentally-exposed public materials.
Currency Replacement $10K/yr
[#18] Annual fund for replacing seized or altered currency and liaising with financial authorities discreetly.
Safety Audits $6K/yr
[#24] Quarterly safety inspections and annual compliance review to ensure deposit protocols and no-recording compliance.
Psych Support $5K/yr
[#22] Ongoing psychological support program and counseling for personnel exposed to SCP-7835-A images.
Supplies And Consumables $2K/yr
[#23] Gloves, archival sleeves, replacement paper/film and low-cost replacement materials for controlled experiments.
Ongoing Training $2K/yr
[#6] Annual retraining, refresher courses, drills, and sign-off to keep deposit procedures and transport protocols current.
Miscellaneous Maintenance $2K/yr
[#25] Misc maintenance and small capital replacements: signage, locker locks, pedestal wear, cleaning supplies, small repairs.
Facilities Maintenance $1K/yr
[#19] Utilities and climate-control for the cell (additional HVAC load and continuous preservation environment).
Data Storage Maintenance $1K/yr
[#13] Annual storage, maintenance and off-site backup costs for experiment records and non-volatile recordings.
It Inventory Maintenance $500/yr
[#21] Annual license/maintenance for chain-of-custody and inventory database.
Backup Power Maintenance $300/yr
[#20] Annual maintenance and battery replacement for UPS/backup systems supporting external monitoring.
Research And Monitoring $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $547K/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with routine operations, scheduled training, and no major incidents.
no accidental exposures routine training and audits only
🚨 Minor Incident $597K/yr
8.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Single-site accidental exposure or small public leak requiring accelerated containment, disposal, additional legal/PR hours, and transport.
accidental media exposure small contamination of public material
🚨 Major Exposure $797K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Significant public leak or museum incident leading to expensive litigation, large replacement/settlement costs, and sustained PR/legal operations.
public dissemination of altered media legal action or high-profile institution involvement
👥 Personnel 7.17 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#7] Dedicated guard coverage to enforce the 2 m exclusion zone and monitor the cell (6 full-time personnel).
Research Scientist / Technician 1 [#8] Dedicated partial-to-full FTE research oversight to approve experiments and follow up on media alteration (pro-rated salary included).
Archivist 0.17 [#14] Fractional FTE archivist for curation/cataloguing of affected items (0.1–0.2 FTE mapped into recurring staff costs).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide granular line items and ranges, enabling a mid-range budget estimate, but several line items (legal exposure, robotics choice, transport model) are policy-dependent and have wide ranges, so confidence is medium.
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