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activate_tradition Console Command

Documentation and examples for the activate_tradition command in Stellaris.

activate_tradition

Console command

This command unlocks a the specified tradition for the player's empire without requiring unity points.

ParameterDescription
Tradition IDrequiredThe ID of the tradition you wish to activate.

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste activate_tradition command. Fields with a dropdown let you pick a valid ID.

Tradition ID

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use activate_tradition.

This command activates the 'Adaptive Programming' tradition.

This command activates the 'Courier Network' tradition.

In-depth description

The activate_tradition command is quite straightforward; it activates a given tradition without requiring the prerequisite unity points or the need to sequentially go through the tradition tree.

In Stellaris, traditions help shape your empire's identity and grant certain bonuses that are generally useful for specific playstyles.

To use the command, you enter activate_tradition into the console, followed by the code for the tradition you want to unlock.

Pressing tab will reveal these codes and their associated names.

For example, activate_tradition tr_adaptability_adaptive_ecology will immediately unlock the Adaptive Ecology tradition under the expansion tree.

This particular command can be very helpful in a variety of situations.

For example, if you're lacking in unity points but want to unlock a specific tradition quickly, say, to improve your empire's economy or military strength, you can use this command. It can help you progress much faster in the game than usually possible, offering you strategic benefits such as faster colonization or improved diplomatic power.