← SCP Cost Explorer Read on SCP Wiki ↗
SCP-9965 Contained ~ medium confidence
SCP-9965
Expected annual
$2.2M
One-time setup
$3.3M
Annual recurring
$2.1M
Personnel
12
Initial one-time setup is dominated by containment retrofits, research lab buildout, and an on-site contingency fund (~$3.3M). Ongoing annual costs (~$2.14M/yr) are driven by staff wages (security + research + medical), ongoing research, legal/insurance, and specialized utilities/filtration.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $3.3M
Initial Research And Lab Setup $1.4M
[#14, #15, #25] Initial research program funding and lab buildout (analytical chemistry, mass spec, toxin isolation), imaging/pathology allocation, and miscellaneous laboratory equipment and tools for initial operations.
Equipment $690K
[#2, #3, #7, #12, #13, #18, #19] HVAC/filtration install, backup generator/UPS, surveillance/camera/audio systems install, sedation/feeding apparatus & restraint install, containment mitigation systems install, transport crate/vehicle retrofit, monitoring hardware.
Facilities $688K
[#1, #10] Structural containment modifications (reinforced chamber, double airlock, chemical-resistant finishes, padded surfaces) and wastewater holding/neutralization infrastructure install.
Contingency Fund One Time $500K
[#22] One-time remediation/closure contingency fund reserved for worst-case remediation/cleanup and large one-off liabilities as described in note #22.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.1M/yr
Staff Wages $1.0M/yr
[#4, #5, #6] Annual salaries/benefits for security staff (armed guards / rapid-response team), scientific personnel (senior researcher + techs/handlers), and on-site medical/paramedic coverage.
Research And Monitoring $380K/yr
[#14, #15] Ongoing research program costs (assays, animal models, antitoxin R&D) plus recurring imaging/pathology usage.
Cover Story And Legal $200K/yr
[#16] Legal/compliance, classified project counsel, cover stories, permits, and routine coordination/redaction efforts.
Insurance And Reserve $150K/yr
[#22] Annual insurance, liability reserves, and recurring contingency set-aside for accidents, exposures, and legal claims.
Supplies And Consumables $56K/yr
[#11, #25] PPE, decontamination consumables (full-body suits, respirators, disinfectants) and recurring small laboratory consumables.
Hvac And Filtration Ops $50K/yr
[#2] Energy, filter replacement, activated-carbon/chemical scrubber consumables and monitoring for dedicated negative-pressure HVAC and scrubbers.
Facilities Maintenance $40K/yr
[#20] Routine facility maintenance, seal/airlock repairs, replacement parts, and corrosion mitigation due to mucus exposure.
Training And Psychological Support $40K/yr
[#17] Recurrent training for anomalous handling, toxin exposure response, and psychological counseling/support for staff exposed to traumatic content.
Utilities $35K/yr
[#21] Incremental utilities (electricity, water) associated with continuous HVAC, filtration, and equipment operation.
Feed Procurement $31K/yr
[#8] Cadaver procurement/transport/processing baseline estimate (cadaver route). D-class recruitment/legal-cover path is noted as potentially far higher but is not budgeted as baseline here.
Biohazard Disposal $25K/yr
[#9] Incineration/autoclave, specialized neutralization and biomedical waste contractor fees for remains and contaminated materials.
Ethical Oversight $25K/yr
[#24] Ongoing ethical review boards, oversight, documentation, and internal compliance to justify containment and feed procurement.
Wastewater Maintenance $20K/yr
[#10] Chemicals, holding tank maintenance, and operations to neutralize paralytic mucus and prevent sewer trace detection.
Containment Systems Maintenance $20K/yr
[#13] Maintenance, spare parts, and training for remotely-operated sedative/gas dispensers, electric barriers, and rapid-deployment capture systems.
Sedation Maintenance $15K/yr
[#12] Maintenance, consumables, and periodic replacement for sedation/feeding apparatus and emergency sedation systems.
Emergency Drills $15K/yr
[#23] Annual coordination drills, exercises with local emergency services under cover protocols, and associated one-off exercise costs.
Monitoring Data Storage $12K/yr
[#19] Secure logging, redaction-capable archiving, storage costs, backups, and sysadmin time for audio/video/experiment logs.
Logistics And Transport $10K/yr
[#18] Annualized costs for transport readiness, occasional secure transfers, and vehicle/escort readiness costs.
Backup Power Maintenance $8K/yr
[#3] Fuel, testing, and routine maintenance for backup generator and UPS to maintain containment life-safety systems.
Surveillance And Sensors Maintenance $6K/yr
[#7] Maintenance, calibration, and storage costs for high-resolution cameras, audio capture, chemical/toxin aerosol sensors, and automated alarms.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.1M/yr
88.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with standard operations, scheduled research, and no containment incidents.
routine containment operations scheduled research and maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $2.3M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized containment incident (small breach or personnel injury) requiring repairs, medical treatment, and moderate legal/PR expenses.
minor containment breach localized contamination or staff exposure small legal/cleanup costs
🚨 Major Breach $3.6M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
Significant containment failure or public exposure requiring large-scale remediation, emergency medical response, potential specimen neutralization, and significant legal/cover expenditures.
major containment failure public or cross-facility exposure specimen loss requiring neutralization/remediation
👥 Personnel 12 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 7 [#4] 24/7 armed guards and rapid-response personnel (6–8 FTE recommended by notes).
Research Scientist 1 [#5, #14] Senior researcher responsible for toxin analysis and research program oversight.
Research Technician / Handler 3 [#5, #12, #17] Technical staff for feeding, handling, monitoring, and experimental work (2–3 techs recommended).
Medical Officer / Paramedic 1 [#6] On-site trauma/paramedic coverage for feeding operations and immediate exposures; toxicologist accessed as needed (contracted).
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates are based on analyst-provided ranges mapped to reasonable midpoints; many items (research scope, legal/cover needs, feed method) have wide ranges producing uncertainty. Containment complexity and anomalous behavior increase unpredictability.
← SCP-9964 ↑ All SCPs SCP-9966 →