SCP-9323
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SCP-9323
Expected annual
$2.7M
One-time setup
$18.7M
Annual recurring
$2.6M
Personnel
19
First-year capital (construction and equipment) is roughly $18.7M driven by the reinforced containment chamber, armored doors and remote handling/immobilization systems; ongoing annual operations are about $2.65M/yr driven by security, research staff, track operations and maintenance.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $18.7M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $2.6M/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$2.6M/yr
Normal year with scheduled research, weekly track time, and no major containment incidents.
routine operations
scheduled driving sessions
no breaches or major repairs
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Minor Incident
$2.8M/yr
Limited breach or localized structural damage requiring repair, medical treatment for staff/subjects and minor legal/PR work.
limited structural damage
small breach containment
minor casualties or localized repairs
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Major Breach
$4.6M/yr
Full containment breach requiring emergency demolition/repair, large-scale response, site remediation and extended research interruptions.
major structural breach
site evacuation and rebuild
significant legal/repair costs
Personnel
19 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 12 | [#11] Twelve guards covering 3 shifts as specified in analyst notes; salaries included in staff_wages. |
| Security Supervisor | 1 | [#11] On-site supervisor for security shift coordination; included in staff_wages. |
| Research Scientist | 1 | [#13] Principal investigator (Dr. Charlie); salary included in staff_wages. |
| Research Technician | 3 | [#13] Two–four techs called for in notes; midpoint of three used; salaries included in staff_wages. |
| Site Director / Executive Staff | 1 | [general] Small executive oversight presence included in administrative portion of staff_wages. |
| Administrative Staff | 1 | [general] Site administrative/support staff included in staff_wages. |
Confidence Notes
Reasonable line-item detail exists in analyst notes and the article (site size, required systems, staffing), but many significant capital choices (titanium vs hybrid wall materials, frequency of driving/tests, and reserve usage) introduce uncertainty in point estimates.