An Ominous Proposal

The entity considered our response. Another message rang out: "Another curious species, it is fascinating to meet you." "My kind makes up the building blocks of reality. We are also wanderers and explorers who take great interest in experiencing the universe. Regrettably, another lifeform saw us as a mere material deposit; a passing fuel source to be captured and harvested." "We will coexist, with our combined prowess we will push our scientific boundaries to new heights." "With your help, I can escape this prison. Your kind is compatible with my intentions, I wish only to join your collective consciousness. I will diffuse my mind across your … and enhance your insight in all scientific endeavors."

The command below will trigger the "An Ominous Proposal" event in Stellaris:

When this event fires, you can choose between these 5 options:

• Offer this scientist as a vessel.
  • Leads to event: Absorbed Consciousness
• Offer this scientist as a vessel.
  • Leads to event: Absorbed Consciousness
• Deny this proposal.
  • Leads to event: A Prisoner's Plea
• Assimilate the entity.
  • Leads to event: Absorbed Consciousness
• Deny assimilation.
  • Leads to event: A Prisoner's Plea

Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how An Ominous Proposal (astral_rift.2415) connects.