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SCP-7867 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-7867
Expected annual
$1.9M
One-time setup
$2.1M
Annual recurring
$1.8M
Personnel
19
One-time capital upgrades (containment reinforcement, HVAC, lab setup, vehicle, contingency seed) total roughly $2.08M; recurring annual costs driven by security, specialized staff, meat supply, veterinary care, legal/PR and research average ~$1.83M/year.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.1M
Contingency Fund $1.0M
[#26] Containment breach insurance / seed contingency reserve (recommended one-time fund).
Facilities $350K
[#4] Containment chamber structural upgrade (reinforced enclosure, airlock, panels, animal-proof locks).
Equipment $330K
[#2, #5, #19] Walk-in refrigerated storage & shelving (#2 ~$35k), bio-safety HVAC purchase portion (#5 ~$275k), data logging/setup hardware/software (#19 $20k).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $225K
[#17] Molecular/genomic lab buildout (PCR, basic sequencer, centrifuge, -80°C storage, secure data systems).
Nitrous Oxide System $100K
[#7] Automated N2O sedation delivery + scrubbing/venting system, sensors and interlocks (one-time engineering & installation).
Secure Transport Vehicle $60K
[#23] Purchase & modification of armored/secure van for transfers and emergency relocation (one-time).
Ppe Training $10K
[#22] Initial biosafety/PPE/sedation training and staff certification (one-time course/setup).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.8M/yr
Staff Wages $954K/yr
[#9, #10, #11, #13, #16, #28] On-site security guards (4 FTEs; #9 ~$234k), dedicated rapid-response/tactical team capability (~$250k #10), veterinary staff (1 vet + techs; #11 ~$250k), animal handlers (~$120k #13), clinical psychologist part-time (#16 ~$30k), monitoring & personnel overhead/admin (#28 ~$70k).
Cover Story And Legal $220K/yr
[#24, #25] Legal/compliance & counsel for custody/permits (#24 ~$120k) plus cover-story / PR contingency budget (#25 ~$100k).
Research And Monitoring $172K/yr
[#18, #19, #30] Research consumables & sequencing (#18 ~$65k), data logging/storage maintenance (#19 ~$7.5k), baseline long-term research/contingency experiments (#30 baseline $100k/year).
Supplies And Consumables $146K/yr
[#1, #12, #21, #32] Raw meat supply (46 kg/day; #1 $100,700/year), veterinary consumables/drugs (#12 ~$20k), PPE & decontamination supplies (#21 ~$15k), miscellaneous small items (#32 ~$10k).
Replacement Depreciation $100K/yr
[#31] Planned amortization/replacement set-aside for refrigeration, HVAC, monitoring and security gear (~$50k–$150k/year).
Biohazard Waste Disposal $55K/yr
[#20] Contracted incineration / rendering and transport of biological waste and compliance paperwork (~$30k–$80k; midpoint used).
Insurance And Worker Compensation $50K/yr
[#29] Worker hazard pay increases, workers' comp and medical surveillance (~$30k–$80k/year).
Facilities Maintenance $33K/yr
[#2, #6] HVAC energy & routine maintenance and filters (#6 ~$30k) plus refrigerated storage maintenance (~$3k from #2 notes).
Poi Custodial Care $30K/yr
[#14] Housing & custodial care for PoI-2813 (meals, hygiene, supplies, welfare ~$20k–$50k/year).
Logistics And Transport $28K/yr
[#3, #23] Meat handling & delivery logistics and packaging/waste handling (#3 ~$17.5k), secure vehicle operating costs (~$10k/year operating from #23).
Specialized Ppe Repair $20K/yr
[#27] Repair/replacement of curtains, seals, armor, and tail/quill mitigation repairs (~$10k–$30k/year).
Education And Tutoring $12K/yr
[#15] Weekly tutoring and educational oversight for PoI-2813 (~$12k/year).
Secure Transport Operating $10K/yr
[#23] Operating, fuel, insurance and modification upkeep for secure vehicle (~$8k–$12k/year).
Nitrous Oxide Consumables $8K/yr
[#7, #8] Cylinder refills, storage logistics, regulator replacements and gas transport permits (N2O recurring costs from #7 and #8).
Ppe And Training Recert $3K/yr
[#22] Recertification and recurring training costs for biosafety and sedation (~$2k–$5k/year).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.8M/yr
91.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with standard staffing, feeding, routine maintenance, and baseline research activity.
no breaches routine operations planned research activity
🚨 Minor Incident $2.2M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$390K vs baseline
Localized containment incident requiring emergency sedation, limited repairs, extra medical care, temporary relocation of PoI or animals for weeks, and elevated PR/legal activity.
small-scale breach or aggression accidental staff exposure localized equipment damage
🚨 Major Breach $3.3M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
Significant containment failure with public exposure, large-scale remediation, medical treatment for civilians/staff, equipment replacement and potential temporary site shutdown.
full containment breach public exposure / media incident multiple injuries or fatalities
👥 Personnel 19 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 [#9] Four FTE guards for 24/7 coverage (includes overlap for feeding/escort).
Rapid Response / Tactical Team 6 [#10] Dedicated tactical responders for containment incidents (armored transport, immobilization specialists).
Research Scientist 1 [#17, #18, #30] Small research lead supporting genomic studies and oversight of sequencing.
Veterinarian / Medical Officer 1 [#11] Full-time veterinarian experienced with large/exotic predators.
Veterinary Technician 2 [#11, #12] Vet tech support for procedures, diagnostics, and animal care.
Animal Handler / Specialist 2 [#13] Daily feeding, enrichment, restraint and participation in feedings.
Clinical Psychologist 1 [#16] Part-time psychologist providing weekly counseling for SCP and PoI (budgeted as 0.1–0.2 FTE but counted as one part-time role).
Administrative Staff 1 [#28] Monitoring, scheduling, recordkeeping, clearances and coordination.
Driver / Transport Operator 1 [#23] Secure transport vehicle operator for transfers and emergency relocation.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes give discrete line-item ranges for most costs allowing mid-range estimation; uncertainty remains due to wide ranges on meat pricing, HVAC/containment capital costs, contingency sizing, and the probabilistic nature of breaches (hence medium confidence).
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