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SCP-961 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-961
Expected annual
$1.7M
One-time setup
$388K
Annual recurring
$1.6M
Personnel
16
Initial one-time capital and setup costs are roughly $388k, driven by containment construction, specialized containers, cameras/servers, and software development; annual recurring costs are approximately $1.59M, dominated by security and research staffing, contingency reserves, and relocation logistics.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $388K
Facilities $225K
[#1, #2] Containment room construction/modification and sunlit secure courtyard/rooftop pad (estimates midpoint of $100k–$200k and $50k–$100k).
Equipment $73K
[#3, #4, #6, #15, #18, #23] Specialized storage container & backups (#3), initial camera(s)/NVR hardware (#4), rapid handling trolley & transfer kit (#6), initial NVR & servers (#15), digital clock & displays (#18), initial IT security hardware/setup (#23).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $64K
[#5, #7, #11, #16] Development/deployment of real-time image analysis software (#5), Protocol 961-Beta development/documentation ($10k) (#7), D-class screening & administrative startup costs (#11), initial artifact conservation & assessment (#16).
Emergency Cover Fund One Time $25K
[#20] One-time emergency cover fund for legal/cover-story rapid response (explicit one-time item).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.6M/yr
Staff Wages $1.0M/yr
[#8, #9, #10, #12] Dedicated security guards & supervisor (#8), monitoring/operators (#9), research staff (lead + technicians + historians) (#10), full-time medic and part-time psychiatrist/psychologist (#12).
Contingency Reserve $175K/yr
[#21] Annual contingency/reserve fund for emergency response, incident escalation, forensic analysis and temporary surge staffing.
Administrative Overhead $100K/yr
[#25] Pro-rated site administrative overhead (accounting, payroll processing, background checks, clearance processing attributable to SCP-961 program).
Logistics And Transport $84K/yr
[#6, #7, #11] Seasonal relocation logistics and transport (1–2 moves/year) (#7), per-relocation/transport and packing costs; per-test operational D-class transport/logistics (~12 tests/yr) (#11); rapid handling trolley maintenance considered minimal but handled under logistics (#6).
Research And Monitoring $82K/yr
[#4, #5, #15, #16, #22] Camera/NVR storage & maintenance (#4), software maintenance & tuning (#5), archival/cloud storage costs (#15), periodic conservation assessments (#16), historical verification/research budget (#22).
Cover Story And Legal $50K/yr
[#20] Ongoing legal, cover-story budgeting, liaison with local authorities and on-call counsel.
Insurance And Indemnity $35K/yr
[#13] Long-term mental health monitoring, indemnity and potential workers' comp/legal claims for affected personnel.
Supplies And Consumables $18K/yr
[#14, #24] Medical supplies, PPE, batteries, camera spares (#14) and miscellaneous consumables/spares (#24).
Training And Sops $18K/yr
[#19] Training, drills, SOP development and tabletop/hands-on exercises.
Facilities Maintenance $10K/yr
[#1, #2] Ongoing maintenance of sealed containment room HVAC, courtyard/upkeep and minor structural maintenance.
It Security And Auditing $10K/yr
[#23] Ongoing IT security monitoring, auditing, and tamper-evident logging costs.
Utilities $4K/yr
[#17, #18] Electricity and utilities for containment room/equipment (#17) and trivial clock/timekeeping maintenance (#18).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.6M/yr
73.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with regular testing cadence and no containment incidents.
routine_tests seasonal relocation no incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $1.6M/yr
15.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
False alarm, minor containment response, small repair and overtime expenses.
false_positive_shadow_alarm minor equipment damage short unplanned relocation
🚨 Major Breach $3.6M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$2.0M vs baseline
Containment failure or accidental completion of SCP-961's cycle outdoors leading to public exposure and major incident response.
outdoor cycle completion container breach public exposure
🚨 Research Scaleup $1.9M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$300K vs baseline
Year with intensified research/testing (many more test cycles), requiring extra D-class, medical care, and temporary research staff.
increased_test_schedule expanded historical research temporary contracted staff
👥 Personnel 16 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#8] Six guards to provide 24/7 coverage (2 per shift, 3 shifts).
Security Supervisor 1 [#8] One shift supervisor to oversee guard shifts and on-site security operations.
On-call Security Officer 1 [#8] One on-call/security officer for escalation and response coordination.
Monitoring Operator 3 [#9] Three operators to staff camera consoles and monitor alarms.
Research Scientist 1 [#10] Lead researcher responsible for program oversight and experiments.
Research Technician 2 [#10] Two technicians to assist with testing, equipment, and data collection.
Historian / Research Consultant 1 [#10, #22] Historian/consultant for verifying hallucination content and archival research.
Medical Officer 1 [#12] One full-time medic for on-site immediate care and monitoring.
Psychiatrist / Psychologist 1 [#12, #13] One part-time/contract psychiatrist or psychologist for treatment and follow-ups.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items for most costs (construction, staffing, recurring services), enabling reasonable mid-point estimates; uncertainty remains around relocation frequency, incident severity, and legal/contingency exposure so confidence is medium.
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