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

The schism between the population on … is worsening. The strange visions reported by the colonists have triggered fierce debates that have finally led to outbreaks of violence. Local leaders are calling for an official proclamation. As outlandish as it may seem, we are being asked to lend credibility to either the existence of a mechanical god or a black star beyond their Astral Rift.
The command below will trigger the "Widening Divide" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 3 options:
- Long live the mechanical god.
- Let them look to the black star.
- Neither vision has any merit.
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Widening Divide (astral_planes.6040) connects.
Triggered by
- Conflicting Visions
astral_planes.6035
Can lead to
- Astral Zeal
astral_planes.6050 - Post-Theoretical Conflict
astral_planes.6045