Direct Control

The "Direct Control" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.

Direct Control

Country event

In light of escalating hostilities and the increasing need for unified military coordination, the Paladin Vanguard has been formally placed under Custodian command. While their original mandate emphasized independence and broad cooperation, present circumstances demand a more direct chain of authority. This decision was not taken lightly. The Paladins remain respected figures, but they now serve within the established hierarchy of our strategic forces. As we need them more than ever, their operations will continue but as a coordinated force rather than autonomous agents. The mission has not changed.

The command below will trigger the "Direct Control" event in Stellaris:

Player choices

When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:

A regrettable necessity.

Firing conditions

Show raw conditions

NOT = {
  is_same_value = galactic_custodian
}
any_owned_fleet = {
  is_ship_size = paladin_ship
}