The Case for the Fungus
The "The Case for the Fungus" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
The Case for the Fungus

After deciphering the fungus' transmission, it is now clear that the wind creatures are destroying the planet's ecosystem. As the living wind scours the surface for food, it eradicates the biodiversity the fungus relies on to survive. The fungus guided us to an underground cave where hundreds of species of plants, animals, and insects have been sheltered from the forceful winds. The two sides in this struggle are at an impasse - one we have the ability to overcome.
The command below will trigger the "The Case for the Fungus" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 4 options:
- Fortify the wind.
- Leads to event: Cutting Winds
- Nourish the fungus.
- Leads to event: Fungal Bloom
- Negotiate a compromise.
- Leads to event: A Difficult Compromise
- Eradicate both species.
- Leads to event: Biological Eradication
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how The Case for the Fungus (astral_rift.2745) connects.
Triggered by
- Fungal Transmission
astral_rift.2735
Can lead to
- Cutting Winds
astral_rift.2755 - Fungal Bloom
astral_rift.2760 - A Difficult Compromise
astral_rift.2765 - Biological Eradication
astral_rift.2770