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SCP-8165 Unknown ? low confidence
SCP-8165
Expected annual
$826K
One-time setup
$640K
Annual recurring
$832K
Personnel
7
Initial one-time setup is moderate (~$640k) driven by suite build-out, contingency reserves, and legal/cover setup; ongoing annual costs (~$832k/yr) are dominated by staff wages (medical, handlers, security, research) and ongoing legal/PR, medical, and facility operations.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $640K
Containment Upgrade Contingency $250K
[#25] Reserve for major containment upgrades (secure lab, Faraday rooms, isolation) if anomalous properties require escalation.
Insurance And Contingency Reserve $100K
[#17] Internal insurance / contingency buffer for medical emergencies, legal defense, and unexpected incidents.
Facilities $62K
[#1, #2] Private suite build-out including waterproof/washable finishes, nonporous flooring, minimal furniture, integrated plumbing, and sound/privacy installations.
Equipment $50K
[#3, #16] Surveillance and controlled recording system setup (cameras, encrypted storage, tamperproof logging) plus initial IT/security hardware and secure servers.
Cover Story Setup $50K
[#10] Front-company / cover story setup including licenses, website, storefront formatting, initial PR/brand work.
Public Exposure Mitigation $50K
[#26] Earmarked rapid-response mitigation fund for leaks, witness management, and immediate PR/legal actions.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $25K
[#14] Initial sample-collection / lab setup for biological assays, sequencing, and storage (basic genomics/metabolomics kits and storage).
Legal Setup $25K
[#9] Consent documentation drafting, legal counsel for Veil compliance, secure archiving setup and initial contract/legal review.
Training Setup $12K
[#8] Initial specialized training (consent handling, biohazard protocols, sexual safety, legal/ethical training) course fees and materials.
Emergency Response Gear $10K
[#19] Initial emergency response gear (AEDs, sedation/tranquilizer kit if authorized, medical emergency supplies) and deployment kit.
Initial Medical Testing $5K
[#4] Baseline STI panels, bloodwork, pregnancy testing and any intake imaging for subject and interacting personnel (initial round).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $832K/yr
Staff Wages $550K/yr
[#5, #7, #15, #21] Ongoing personnel costs: part-time/contract medical staff, security guards (2), research team (PI + techs), and 2 on-site handlers/liaisons.
Cover Story And Legal $100K/yr
[#9, #10, #26] Annual legal retainer, PR/cover maintenance, and ongoing public-exposure mitigation budgeting/retainer.
Research And Monitoring $45K/yr
[#14, #20, #23] Ongoing sample analysis/storage, ethical oversight/IRB reviews, record-keeping, transcription and redaction for research and compliance.
Mental Health Services $30K/yr
[#6] Ongoing psychologist/sexologist sessions for subject and staff to monitor consent, trauma risks, and anomalous effects.
Facilities Maintenance $27K/yr
[#1, #2, #19, #22, #24] Utilities, HVAC/water/electricity incremental costs, accelerated cleaning, periodic replacement/maintenance of furniture and fixtures, and minor emergency gear refresh.
Logistics And Transport $20K/yr
[#18] Secure transport for staff, samples, and subject movements (contracted transport or vehicle costs).
Supplies And Consumables $12K/yr
[#11, #13] Consumable sexual-health supplies (condoms, dental dams, lubricants, gloves) and biohazard waste handling/disposal.
Laundry And Soft Goods Management $12K/yr
[#12] Commercial laundering or contract service for linens and washable garments to avoid cross-contamination and preserve chain of custody.
It Security And Data Governance $10K/yr
[#16] Recurring cybersecurity, secure backups, audits, and admin time for data governance.
Misc Admin Overhead $10K/yr
[#27] Administrative overhead: procurement, scheduling software, petty cash, and incidental administrative expenses.
Medical Testing And Screening $6K/yr
[#4] Recurring medical screening frequency (periodic STI panels, follow-up testing for staff and subjects).
Training Refresh $6K/yr
[#8] Annual refresher training for handlers, medical and support staff on consent, biohazard and sexual-safety protocols.
Surveillance Maintenance $2K/yr
[#3] Ongoing maintenance, encrypted storage costs and limited annual storage/retention costs for controlled recording systems.
Emergency Response Refresh $2K/yr
[#19] Annual refresh/training and replenishment for emergency response gear and supplies.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $832K/yr
83.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful operational year with routine monitoring, staff wages, legal/PR retainers, and scheduled research/medical maintenance.
routine_operations no_breach no_major_research_upgrades
🚨 Minor Incident $882K/yr
10.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Localized medical complication, small PR leak, or limited legal dispute requiring emergency medical care and short-term PR/legal response.
medical_emergency small_public_leak minor_legal_dispute
🚨 Public Exposure Event $1.1M/yr
3.0% probability / year +$300K vs baseline
Significant leak or exposure event requiring major PR campaign, legal defense, witness management, and expedited mitigation.
major_data_leak unauthorized_media_exposure
🚨 Containment Upgrade Required $1.3M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Discovery of additional anomalous/harmful properties necessitating urgent containment upgrades and specialized facilities.
anomalous_behavior_escalation discovery_of_harmful_properties
👥 Personnel 7 total
Role Count Notes
Handler / Liaison 2 [#21] Dedicated on-site handlers to manage scheduling, interpersonal safety, and protocol adherence.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 2 [#7] On-site security personnel for access control and escort duties.
Medical Officer 1 [#5] Part-time/contract physician and/or nurse retained for emergencies and periodic checkups.
Research Scientist 1 [#15] Principal investigator overseeing any dedicated anomalous research.
Lab Technician 1 [#15, #14] Laboratory technician for sample collection, processing, and routine assays.
📋 Confidence Notes
File is sparse and many operational choices (degree of research, staffing model, contingency sizing) require assumptions; figures are order-of-magnitude estimates and dependent on policy choices.
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