SCP-9589
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SCP-9589
Expected annual
$75K
One-time setup
$74K
Annual recurring
$74K
Personnel
0.9
Initial one-time setup is modest (~$74.5k) driven mainly by optional specialized imaging R&D; recurring annual costs are ~ $73.6k, dominated by handler/security wages and veterinary/consumable expenses.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $74K
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $74K/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$74K/yr
Normal year with routine care, maintenance, and no major incidents or discretionary imaging R&D.
routine_operations
scheduled_veterinary_and_maintenance
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Minor Incident
$79K/yr
Localized minor emergency such as an unexpected medical emergency, limited accidental civilian exposure requiring small amnestic deployment, or a one-off relocation event.
medical_emergency
accidental_civilian_exposure
emergency_relocation
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Research Breakthrough Requiring Scale Up
$124K/yr
Authorization and funding approved for specialized imaging/optics R&D to study the optical distortion (large discretionary one-time expense).
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Personnel
0.9 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Handler / Caretaker | 0.75 | [#4, #5] Primary handler (0.5 FTE) plus backup/relief coverage (0.25 FTE) to support twice-daily feedings and daily care. |
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 0.1 | [#6] Incremental security escort equivalent (~0.1 FTE) for Level-2+ visitations and occasional escorts. |
| Administrative Staff | 0.05 | [#14] Higher-paid staff-hours for scheduled social interactions / logging and minor administrative duties (approximate FTE equivalent). |
Confidence Notes
Costs are based on detailed line-item analyst notes with specific dollar estimates for each recurring and one-time item; SCP is low-risk and containment is standard, reducing uncertainty.