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SCP-917 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-917
Expected annual
$740K
One-time setup
$162K
Annual recurring
$736K
Personnel
7
One-time startup/refit costs are modest (~$162k) for cell modifications, monitoring and transport kit; annual operating costs are dominated by continuous aide staffing and site allocations, resulting in an expected recurring budget of ~$736k/yr driven primarily by wages, overhead, and research/monitoring.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $162K
Facilities $80K
[#1] Containment cell refurbishment: accessibility modifications, blackout/windowless construction, secure locks, integrated camera and wiring, HVAC and sensor wiring; labor and integration.
Equipment $32K
[#2, #3, #8] Non-invasive biometric monitoring hardware (~$14k), refreshable Braille/tactile hardware and hard-copy supplies (~$6.5k), emergency medical equipment (oxygen/ventilation/stretcher kit ~$11k).
Transport Kit And Vehicle $25K
[#18] Initial secure transport kit/vehicle and containment case for transfers.
Background Checks $20K
[#10] Background checks/security clearances and administrative onboarding for ~6–8 staff.
Training Initial $5K
[#9] Initial intensive training program for aides (tactile/Braille communication, non-awakening protocol, elderly/anomalous care).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $736K/yr
Staff Wages $430K/yr
[#4, #5] Primary aide coverage: ~5 FTE aides (24/7 coverage) at $60k/yr each plus 25% benefits (~$375k) plus backup pool/overtime (~$55k) = ~$430k/yr.
Facilities Maintenance $50K/yr
[#23] Allocated site maintenance, utilities, insurance, and proportional site overhead attributable to SCP-917.
Research And Monitoring $50K/yr
[#13] Ongoing observational studies, data analysis, sampling permits, consumables and ethics/compliance for basic research program.
Security Overhead $50K/yr
[#6] Allocated portion of site security (entry control, perimeter, guard presence, occasional armed response) assigned to SCP-917 containment.
Cover Story And Legal $30K/yr
[#17] Cover story, legal, and information control overhead including redaction, public-facing cover explanations, and site legal compliance.
Specialized Equipment Access $30K/yr
[#14] Occasional MRI/CT/histology or external lab analyses (rental/shipping/sample processing).
Specialist Retainer $25K/yr
[#22] On-call retainer fees for geriatrician, neurologist, and anomalous pathology consultation.
Miscellaneous Contingency $15K/yr
[#24] Small contingency fund for unforeseen expenses, replacement equipment, emergency medication, or sudden research opportunities.
Medical Care $12K/yr
[#7] Routine geriatric/arthritis meds, periodic blood work, physiotherapy, and consults (midrange estimate).
Psychological Care $8K/yr
[#20] Psychological evaluation/counseling for SCP-917 and staff, plus media procurement (music/literature) requested by subject.
Logistics And Transport $7K/yr
[#18] Annualized per-transfer costs and secure transfer capability (assumes ~1 moderate transfer/year at ~$2k–$12k per transfer; midpoint used).
Incident Response $6K/yr
[#16] Contingency planning, tabletop exercises, PPE, and a small on-hand response fund for anomalies (including eclipse protocol preparedness).
Archivist Documentation $5K/yr
[#21] Archivist effort to maintain classified logs, documentation updates, and containment procedure revisions.
Data Management $4K/yr
[#15] Encrypted data logging, secure storage, backups, and compliance audits.
Supplies And Consumables $3K/yr
[#11] Consumables and daily care supplies (bedding, wipes, gloves, replacement Braille paper/labels).
Emergency Drills $3K/yr
[#8] Emergency medical readiness drills, upkeep of emergency equipment, and evacuation protocol exercises.
Waste Handling $3K/yr
[#19] Medical waste disposal, contaminated consumables, and periodic decontamination.
Training Refresher $2K/yr
[#9] Annual refresher training for aides on tactile communication and non-awakening protocol.
Food And Feeding $2K/yr
[#12] Food/feeding logistics, meal prep and sanitary costs for when feeding is possible.
Monitoring Maintenance $1K/yr
[#2] Annual maintenance and battery replacement for biometric monitoring suite.
Tactile Equipment Replacement $200/yr
[#3] Replacement/consumables for Braille/tactile equipment (paper, small parts).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $736K/yr
93.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine operations, staffing, and scheduled research at planned intensity.
no incidents routine care and scheduled monitoring
🚨 Eclipse Event $836K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$100K vs baseline
A rare eclipse-related anomalous event requiring expanded incident response, additional research sampling, and possible temporary hospitalization/transport.
solar/lunar eclipse unexpected phase-related anomaly
🚨 Major Medical Incident $786K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Significant medical emergency requiring advanced care, extended specialist intervention, or extended transport to secure medical facility.
acute medical deterioration complications during regeneration phase
👥 Personnel 7 total
Role Count Notes
Research Aide / Primary Care Aide 5 [#4] Five full-time aides to provide continuous 24/7 coverage on 6-hour shifts (salaries and benefits accounted in staff_wages).
Relief / Backup Aide 2 [#5] Relief staff and temporary cover to allow for leave, training, and overtime (costs included in staff_wages as backup/overtime).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items for staffing and equipment, so estimates for those categories are moderate-confidence; uncertainty remains around research intensity, frequency of transfers, and rare eclipse-related effects, so overall confidence is medium.
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