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SCP-8669 Keter ~ medium confidence
SCP-8669
Expected annual
$4.7M
One-time setup
$133.2M
Annual recurring
$4.5M
Personnel
15
Initial capital expenditure is dominated by deep underground Site-244 construction and conversion of an above-ground MTF hub, with specialized dampener R&D and major equipment purchases; annual operating costs are driven by MTF salaries, medical/rescue readiness, and specialized research/maintenance (~$4.5M/year).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $133.2M
Facilities $122.6M
[#1, #16, #18] Site construction (50 m subterranean facility) dominates; includes mortuary/autopsy setup and conversion of decommissioned plant for MTF Gamma-7 (#1, #16, #18).
Emergency Reserve Fund $5.0M
[#27] Seeded emergency reserve for rapid containment breach response and immediate contingency needs.
Equipment $3.1M
[#2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #22, #25, #33, #35, #39] Containment cell fit-out, dampener installation & spares, redundant power hardware, HVAC/CCTV/aerosol distribution systems, standard-issue team equipment, secure comms, initial spare-parts stock, and vehicle fleet procurement.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $2.3M
[#3, #24, #29] R&D and prototype work for the emotional dampener, aerosolized sleeping agent R&D/testing, and purchase of EEG/neuro research equipment.
Initial Training Program $240K
[#20] Initial MTF specialized conditioning program for 12 operatives (one-time development and delivery).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $4.5M/yr
Staff Wages $1.5M/yr
[#12, #19] Observation staff (3 FTE mix of guards/Level-3 researchers) and MTF Gamma-7 personnel salaries/benefits.
Research And Monitoring $510K/yr
[#5, #14, #17, #30] Emotional dampener maintenance/recalibration, psychological evaluations for rotating D-Class, forensic/pathology operations, and neuro/psych research operational costs.
Cover Story And Legal $500K/yr
[#32, #37] Cover story maintenance (above-ground potato-plant operations, leases, PR) plus covert legal/liability mitigation and related covert operations.
Medical And Emergency $500K/yr
[#15] Onsite medics, emergency care budget, hospitalization, trauma and psychiatric treatment baseline costs.
Facilities Maintenance $350K/yr
[#7, #9, #11] Generator fuel/maintenance and electrical consumption maintenance components, HVAC/filtration ongoing ops, and CCTV/sensor maintenance/storage.
Administrative Overhead $300K/yr
[#31] HR, legal, site administration, security clearances and payroll overhead for covert site operations.
D Class Program $250K/yr
[#13] Continuous D-Class rotation logistics: recruitment/transfer, housing, transport, compensation, escorts and administrative overhead.
Supplies And Consumables $165K/yr
[#23, #26, #35] PPE and consumables (respirator cartridges, tranquilizer drugs), aerosol agent stockpile replacement, and annual spare-parts replenishment.
Long Term Mental Health $150K/yr
[#36] Ongoing PTSD treatment programs, counseling, and potential disability support for exposed staff.
Logistics And Transport $100K/yr
[#40] Fleet operations (fuel, maintenance, insurance, drivers) for response vehicles.
Drills And Exercises $100K/yr
[#38] Periodic full-site drills, contractor exercises and simulated responses involving MTF and medics.
Training And Recertification $60K/yr
[#20, #21] Annual MTF re-certification and continued psychological/resilience training (recurring).
It Maintenance $60K/yr
[#34] IT maintenance, cyber-security, secure archives and incident response staffing/contracts.
Recovery And Cleanup Per Incident $0/yr
[#28] Per-incident recovery/cleanup estimate $750,000 (moderate); not included in baseline recurring but modelled in incident scenarios.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $4.5M/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal operational year with no major containment incidents; routine maintenance, training, and research continue as budgeted.
no_breach routine_maintenance scheduled_training
🚨 Minor Incident $5.5M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline
Localized containment failure or dampener outage requiring targeted recovery, medical surge, and equipment repair.
localized_dampener_failure partial_aerosol_failure unauthorized_entry
🚨 Major Breach $8.5M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$4.0M vs baseline
Major containment breach with multiple casualties, extensive site damage, prolonged re-containment and large legal/compensation costs.
full_dampener_failure electromagnetic_inhibitor_sabotage multiple_casualties
👥 Personnel 15 total
Role Count Notes
Researcher / Observer 3 [#12] Continuous 24/7 observation behind the viewing window: 3FTE to cover shifts, leave, and redundancy.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 12 [#19] MTF Gamma-7 rapid-response operatives including command/medical support.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide line-item estimates for nearly all cost drivers, giving reasonable granularity; uncertainty remains around breach frequency/severity, dampener R&D outcomes, and long-term medical/legal liabilities, so confidence is medium.
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