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SCP-987 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-987
Expected annual
$1.3M
One-time setup
$1.2M
Annual recurring
$1.2M
Personnel
11
One-time startup costs are approximately $1.19M driven by dedicated containment chamber buildout, Faraday shielding, robotics and contingency; recurring annual costs are about $1.24M driven primarily by staff wages and secured data/storage maintenance.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.2M
Facilities $445K
[#1, #2, #3, #12] Airtight 5×12×3 m chamber construction, Faraday interior plating/grounding installation, HVAC/local environmental control upgrades, and optional polycarbonate observation port glazing (capital build/installation).
Equipment $338K
[#4, #5, #6, #10, #11, #13, #22] Capital hardware: UPS/generator, thermographic and CCTV systems, initial secure on-site servers, remote manipulators/robots, mirror anchorage/mounting hardware, initial PPE, and initial software/licenses development purchase.
Contingency Reserve $200K
[#26] One-time contingency/emergency reserve to cover unexpected rebuilds, major repairs, or rapid acquisitions.
Field Retrieval Per Event $138K
[#17] Per-event field retrieval / investigative mission average contingency (covers travel, clandestine logistics, local forensics) — episodic, per-event budget.
Training Program $18K
[#20] Initial training program development and drills for containment-specific procedures and conservator training.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $15K
[#24] Scientific instrumentation and test-object kit (instrumented masses, temp/force sensors, data loggers) initial purchase and lab setup.
Emergency Response Kit $12K
[#21] Rapid-deployment team kit (non-lethal restraints, procedural gear) initial procurement.
Archival Storage $12K
[#23] Initial museum-grade cabinetry/climate-control allocation for existing additional mirrors and labeling/catalog equipment.
Evidence Transport Cases $8K
[#15] Initial purchase of certified containment transport cases and shock mounts for mirror movement and chain-of-custody.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.2M/yr
Staff Wages $770K/yr
[#7, #8, #9] Continuous monitoring technicians, multi-shift security guards, research staff, conservator, on-call medical and psychological support salaries and benefits.
Administrative Overhead $162K/yr
[#25] Administrative overhead (15% of direct recurring operating costs: procurement, classified accounting, audits, clearance renewals).
Cover Story And Legal $65K/yr
[#18] Legal retainer, cover-story materials, liaison and permitted coordination with local authorities.
Insurance And Liability $60K/yr
[#19] Insurance premiums, liability reserves and worker’s compensation budgeting.
Research And Monitoring $38K/yr
[#16, #22, #24] Ongoing forensic testing campaigns, instrumentation calibration/replacement, and data-analysis/license maintenance supporting monitoring and research.
Facilities Maintenance $30K/yr
[#1, #2, #3, #12] Building upkeep, airlock/door seal servicing, Faraday recertification, HVAC service contracts and minor structural maintenance.
Storage Media Maintenance $30K/yr
[#6] Ongoing storage/media rotation, replacement drives, offsite media handling and encrypted archival maintenance for continuous high-resolution video/thermal data.
Psychological Aftercare $18K/yr
[#27] Counseling and trauma services for exposed personnel; internal and external specialist access.
Logistics And Transport $15K/yr
[#15, #17] Routine transport events, small retrieval logistics, and minor field investigation support (does not cover rare major retrieval missions budgeted per-event).
Remote Manipulator Maintenance $12K/yr
[#10] Servicing, spare parts, and periodic maintenance for robotic manipulators and inspection robots.
Training Refreshes $10K/yr
[#20] Annual refresher training and drills for containment and conservator procedures.
Supplies And Consumables $9K/yr
[#13, #14] PPE replenishment, conservator-grade cleaning supplies, archival consumables and disposable gloves.
Emergency Readiness Costs $6K/yr
[#21] Annual readiness, retraining, and replenishment for rapid-response team equipment and non-annual exercises.
Power Fuel And Generator Maintenance $6K/yr
[#4] Annual diesel/generator fuel, UPS consumables and generator maintenance contract.
Mounts And Anchorage Maintenance $3K/yr
[#11] Annual inspection and maintenance of mirror mounts, fasteners, tamper sensors and anti-tip restraints.
Archival Storage Per Item $3K/yr
[#23] Ongoing climate-control and space allocation costs for archived mirrors (per baseline collection/space allocation).
Evidence Transport Event Budget $2K/yr
[#15] Expected small annual budget for occasional offsite transport events (packaging, insurance, small shipments).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.2M/yr
87.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with ongoing operations, monitoring, maintenance and routine research.
routine operations scheduled maintenance planned research campaigns
🚨 Minor Incident $1.3M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline
Small containment anomaly or equipment failure requiring overtime, repairs, and limited sensor replacement.
sensor failure short-term equipment repair minor accidental tampering
🚨 Field Retrieval Mission $1.4M/yr
3.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
A discovered new mirror requires an overseas or complex domestic retrieval/forensic mission in addition to baseline operations.
new mirror appearance identified external crime scene requiring retrieval
🚨 Major Breach $2.0M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$750K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or structural failure requiring chamber rebuild, major equipment replacement, extended investigations and possible legal/medical claims.
structural damage major equipment loss large-scale incident response
👥 Personnel 11 total
Role Count Notes
Monitoring Technician / Operator 3 [#7] 24/7 monitoring of thermal and video feeds across shifts; combination of automated alerts with human verification.
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 [#8] Multi-shift security detail enforcing access control and escort procedures.
Research Scientist 1 [#9] Lead researcher responsible for SCP-987 research programs and test approval.
Conservator 1 [#9, #14] Specialist for mirror cleaning, conservation protocols and chain-of-custody preservation.
Psychologist 1 [#9, #27] On-call/part-time psychological support for personnel exposed to traumatic imagery.
Medical Officer 1 [#9, #21] On-call medic for hypothermia risk and acute medical response during incidents.
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are based on analyst ranges and midpoints in the notes; many items are site-dependent (existing infrastructure, in-house staff) and episodic costs (field retrievals) have high variance, so confidence is medium.
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