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SCP-7940 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-7940
Expected annual
$349K
One-time setup
$316K
Annual recurring
$332K
Personnel
2
Estimated first-year one-time/setup costs are roughly $316k driven by containment modifications and research instrument setup; ongoing annual costs are ~ $332.5k dominated by two dedicated research staff, contingency/insurance reserves, and monitoring/maintenance.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $316K
Applied Research Project Fund $150K
[#19] One-off pilot/applied research project allocations to explore potential applications (project-basis).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $82K
[#3, #4, #14] Motion-capture/force-logging rig, custom overhead test bed / throwable-object test area, and initial data-storage/analysis tool purchases and integration.
Facilities $54K
[#1, #9] Structural and site work: padded upper-wall/ceiling rings, slip-resistant flooring, handholds, and lab-space reconfiguration/lower storage racks or moderate refits as needed.
Equipment $27K
[#2, #8, #18] Cameras and local encrypted storage installation, telescoping/long-reach manipulators and portable tools, and one-time UPS/hardware purchases for monitoring uptime.
Ergonomics Training Initial $3K
[#7] Initial ergonomics training, signage, and SOP creation (one-time development and rollout costs).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $332K/yr
Staff Wages $225K/yr
[#5] Dedicated research staffing (approx. 2 FTEs: researcher + technician) including salaries and benefits.
Insurance Reserve $30K/yr
[#16] Internal liability/insurance-equivalent reserve for accidents and compensation.
Psychological Evaluation And Liaison $18K/yr
[#13] Periodic psychological assessments, liaison officer coordination, and retention/liaison costs.
Research And Monitoring $15K/yr
[#6, #20] Medical/occupational monitoring programs and annual containment reviews/oversight.
Contingency Repairs $15K/yr
[#11] Annual repair/replacement fund for damaged equipment (telescoping tools, fixtures, etc.).
Cover Story And Legal $8K/yr
[#15] Legal/cover-story/PR retainer and minor secrecy-related expenditures.
Logistics And Transport $6K/yr
[#10] Administrative access control maintenance, escort staffing/time and related logistical costs for restricted areas.
Incident Response And Drills $5K/yr
[#12] Security/medical drills, first-responder exercises, and related staff time.
Facilities Maintenance $4K/yr
[#1, #9, #18] Ongoing upkeep of padded finishes/fixtures, minor refit maintenance and UPS/equipment preventative maintenance.
Data Storage And Software Maintenance $3K/yr
[#14] Ongoing high-frame-rate data storage, analysis software licenses, and archive maintenance.
Security Vetting $3K/yr
[#17] Periodic background checks, re-vetting, and clearance maintenance.
Ergonomics Training Refresher $1K/yr
[#7] Annual refresher training and signage updates.
Supplies And Consumables $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $332K/yr
79.0% probability / year
Normal year with routine monitoring, maintenance, and research staffing; no major incidents or additional projects.
routine operations scheduled reviews
🚨 Minor Incident $352K/yr
10.0% probability / year +$20K vs baseline
Small equipment damage or localized incident requiring repairs and extra analysis (e.g., telescoping tool or fixture damage).
tool/fixture damage minor containment-related repair
🚨 Major Injury $408K/yr
3.0% probability / year +$75K vs baseline
A significant medical/compensation event from an accident (severe injury requiring hospitalization, extended care, investigation and legal costs).
severe injury worker compensation claim
🚨 Research Scale Up $482K/yr
8.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Initiation of a larger applied-research pilot or expanded project to test applications of the anomaly, requiring significant additional funding.
approval of applied research pilot program launch
👥 Personnel 2 total
Role Count Notes
Research Scientist 1 [#5] Senior researcher/PI time allocated to SCP-7940 (full-program assumed).
Technician 1 [#5] Dedicated technician for equipment, data capture, and test support.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges allowing reasonable estimates, but several line items have wide ranges (e.g., refits, project scope, insurance), producing moderate uncertainty.
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