annex Console Command
Documentation and examples for the annex command in Stellaris.
annex
This command takes control of all worlds and starbases of the specified empire ID.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Empire IDNumberrequired | The empire ID of the empire you want to annex. |
Command builder
Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste annex command.
Examples
Here is an example of how to use annex.
This command will annex the empire with the ID 5.
In-depth description
The annex command in Stellaris is a useful console command for swiftly gaining control of another empire's assets.
Once executed, it causes the player to acquire direct control over all planets and starbases that belong to a specific empire.
Typically, you use the annex console command followed by the tag of the empire you wish to acquire.
For example, Annex 5 would mean you are taking over the empire with the id 5.
This command is really helpful say if you really want to end a war that's been dragging on for too long.
Instead of struggling with capturing each individual planet or starbase, you can just annex the entire empire and move on to the next political or military objective in your grand strategy.