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SCP-8012 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-8012
Expected annual
$29K
One-time setup
$37K
Annual recurring
$26K
Personnel
1
Initial one-time setup is modest (~$37k) driven by testing, contingency reserve, and research setup; recurring annual costs are ~ $26k/year driven by feeding labor, monitoring/research, and supplies.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $37K
Contingency Reserve $15K
[#17] Incident contingency reserve for escape, emergency capture/search teams, extended emergency vet care, equipment replacement, or short-term lockdowns.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $14K
[#6, #11, #12] Quarantine/pathogen screening (initial tests), one-time behavioral testing setup and run, and genetic/biochemical analysis/sequencing.
Equipment $3K
[#1, #2, #7, #9, #10] Terrarium enclosure, climate/humidity devices (heat pad/heater/humidifier), CCTV camera, containment/handling kit, documentation/cataloging supplies and archival case for hat.
Decommissioning And Disposition $3K
[#20] Long-term disposition planning, transfer logistics, humane euthanasia (if authorized), disposal, and associated paperwork when actioned.
Facilities $850
[#15] Minor kitchen modifications and signage: counter reinforcement, electrical outlet installation, lockable access, and biohazard/signage.
Initial Veterinary $500
[#5] Initial veterinary exam and specialist screening (one-time).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $26K/yr
Staff Wages $10K/yr
[#3] Daily feeding labor: ~0.17 FTE of a $40k/yr employee (pro-rated salary + benefits) to perform two daily feedings and quick checks.
Research And Monitoring $9K/yr
[#7, #11, #19] CCTV storage/maintenance, ongoing behavioral/audio-video analysis, and small research allocation for passive monitoring of anomalous effects.
Supplies And Consumables $2K/yr
[#4, #8, #16] Food and consumables (live/frozen food, supplements, substrate), PPE and sanitation supplies, routine cleaning and biological waste disposal.
Cover Story And Legal $2K/yr
[#14] Legal/compliance/ethics oversight, institutional approvals, and recordkeeping.
Veterinary Care $2K/yr
[#5] Routine veterinary care: annual checkups, parasite testing, treatments, travel or specialist call-outs.
Psychological Support $1K/yr
[#18] Counseling and staff mitigation support for personnel affected by interaction with a sentient/verbally persistent creature.
Training And Sop Refreshers $600/yr
[#13] Annual refresher training for handlers and kitchen staff, SOP updates, and biosecurity refreshers.
Facilities Maintenance $110/yr
[#2] Electricity/utility for climate/humidity control devices (thermostat heat pad, low-wattage heater, humidifier).
Controlled Drug Inventory Management $100/yr
[#9] Minimal recurring costs for controlled sedative/immobilization drug inventory management and secure recordkeeping.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $26K/yr
92.0% probability / year
Normal year with routine care, monitoring, training, and no unusual incidents.
routine care no incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $36K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$10K vs baseline
Localized incident such as a small escape, acute illness, or equipment failure requiring emergency capture, vet care, and equipment replacement.
escape acute illness equipment failure
🚨 Major Breach $176K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Significant anomalous event (e.g., portal activation, memetic influence, site-level disruption) requiring large-scale emergency response and extended investigation.
portal activation site-wide disruption extended emergency response
🚨 Research Breakthrough Requiring Scale Up $76K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Discovery of novel anomalous properties prompts a decision to scale up research for the year, adding contracted assays, specialized staff, and equipment.
anomalous discovery funding approval experimental escalation
👥 Personnel 1 total
Role Count Notes
Laboratory/Kitchen Handler 1 [#3] Single handler assigned to perform two daily feedings and quick checks (approx. 0.17 FTE equivalent; cost reflected in staff_wages).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items allowing reasonable quantification, but ranges for many items are wide and the object's anomalous behavior (e.g., portal/memetic events) could change containment or research requirements; scenario probabilities and contingency sizing are judgement-based.
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