Talons from the Void
The "Talons from the Void" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
Talons from the Void

A snarling, hissing fiend has appeared out of the void. With one swipe of her giant talons she snatched the archaeology shuttle carrying the excavation team and the Rubricator back to the …, bending it open and prying the Rubricator from within. It seems we have finally had the displeasure of meeting the hoarding rats' assailant. The dragon must have been attracted by their countless treasures and made her nest within the royal palace, feasting upon their bodies. Perhaps she was on the prowl or observed from afar as we excavated the ruins, waiting for the right moment to strike. She appears to be growling something in our general direction.
The command below will trigger the "Talons from the Void" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 2 options:
- Translate her animal noises.
- Engage evasive maneuvers!
Regardless of your choice
- Leads to event: Contact Report: Leviathan
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Talons from the Void (ancrel.4018) connects.
Triggered by
- The Empress's Lilac Ribbon
ancrel.4017
Can lead to
- Contact Report: Leviathan
story.8 - Incoming Transmission
ancrel.4019 - ancrel.40181
ancrel.40181