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SCP-886 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-886
Expected annual
$749K
One-time setup
$692K
Annual recurring
$741K
Personnel
8
One-time capital/setup costs are approximately $692,000 (including an optional reproductive-control package); recurring annual operations are approximately $741,400, driven primarily by staff wages (security, caretakers, research) and legal/cover-story obligations.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $692K
Facilities $330K
[#1, #2] Construction/fit-out of two humanoid containment suites and the climate-controlled paddock (Containment Chamber 886-Delta).
Equipment $142K
[#3, #4, #12, #16, #18] Furnishings & specialized equipment (beds/lockers/enrichment/autoclave), security hardware/monitoring infrastructure (one-time), cryogenic/sample storage purchase, secure IT deployment hardware, and one-site vehicle purchase.
Optional Reproductive Control $100K
[#23] Optional one-time permanent reproductive control (medical sterilization / long-term contraception) — analyst range $50,000–$150,000; midpoint used here. This is optional/contingent.
Cover Story Setup $50K
[#15] One-time cover story and front documentation setup.
Contingency Reserve $50K
[#22] Emergency contingency fund / rapid expansion reserve for unexpected population growth or rapid-capacity needs.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $20K
[#11] Initial sequencing and laboratory assays / start-up analyses for genetics/pathology.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $741K/yr
Staff Wages $530K/yr
[#5, #6, #7, #8] Security staffing (4 full-time guards), caretaking & husbandry staff (2 FTE), medical/veterinary coverage (part-time contracts/retainers), and research staffing (1 senior researcher + 1 technician).
Cover Story And Legal $90K/yr
[#14, #15] Legal, ethics & oversight costs (IRB/ethics/regulatory counsel) and ongoing cover-story / liaison maintenance.
Supplies And Consumables $44K/yr
[#9, #10, #13, #25] Consumable food & routine care (humans + goats), medical consumables & pharmaceuticals, biohazard disposal / neonatal destruction budget, and miscellaneous admin & permits.
Facilities Maintenance $23K/yr
[#4, #12, #16, #17, #24] Annual maintenance for security hardware, cryogenic storage (LN2/refills/electric), IT hosting/maintenance, premium energy/utilities for climate control and freezers, and wastewater/effluent treatment compliance.
Insurance And Liability $20K/yr
[#20] Insurance, liability & indemnity coverage including clinical malpractice backstops and facility asset insurance.
Logistics And Transport $15K/yr
[#18] Vehicle operating costs: fuel, maintenance, insurance and routine specimen/personnel transport.
Research And Monitoring $10K/yr
[#11] Ongoing genetic/pathology sample analysis and repeat sequencing for new offspring/samples.
Training And Safety Drills $5K/yr
[#19] Annual biosecurity, humane handling training and emergency response simulations.
Psychological Support $4K/yr
[#21] Psychological support and behavioral monitoring for humanoid residents.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $741K/yr
87.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with routine operations and no major incidents.
no incidents routine births handled per protocol no public exposure
🚨 Minor Incident $766K/yr
10.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline
Minor medical complication or small unauthorized access attempt requiring overtime, emergency meds, minor repairs and small legal/PR action.
single medical emergency small breach or attempted unauthorized access
🚨 Major Breach $891K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Containment breach or unexpected chain of births requiring emergency expansion, temporary housing and additional contracted staff.
multiple unauthorized removals population growth requiring rapid-capacity expansion
🚨 Political Exposure $991K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Significant public exposure or legal/ethical challenge leading to litigation, heavy PR response, increased legal counsel and potential relocation.
media leak local legal action or regulatory investigation
👥 Personnel 8 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 [#5] Four full-time guards providing 24/7 coverage (practical minimum per notes).
Caretaker / Animal Technician 2 [#6] Two full-time caretaking/husbandry staff for paddock maintenance and daily care.
Research Scientist 1 [#8] One senior researcher for genetics/reproductive biology monitoring and authorized research.
Research Technician 1 [#8] One technician to assist the senior researcher with sampling, assays and daily monitoring.
Contracted Medical Officer / Veterinarian 0 [#7] Medical and veterinary coverage provided via part-time contracts/retainers rather than full-time on-staff positions; costs are included in recurring budget.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item estimates for most categories (increasing confidence), but the anomalous reproductive behavior, potential for population growth, and unpredictable legal/ethical escalations introduce significant uncertainty in long-term and incident costs.
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