A Small Problem

The … species on the tiny planet has noticed our presence. Given the relative size of our vessel, we must be dominating the view from most of their horizons. According to localized radio signals, they have also noticed their moon's orbit has shifted outward, causing a widespread panic. Dangerous tidal surges have resulted in significant loss of life among the … species. If deemed appropriate, we can attempt to communicate with this society. Otherwise, we can continue to observe from afar so as not to disrupt their civilization even more.

The command below will trigger the "A Small Problem" event in Stellaris:

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

• Establish contact.
  • Leads to event: Communications Established
• Observe passively.
  • Leads to event: Observed From Afar
• Demand ransom.
  • Leads to event: Communications Established
• Inform them that their doom has come.
  • Leads to event: Communications Established
• Watch the destruction unfold.
  • Leads to event: Observed From Afar

Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how A Small Problem (astral_rift.2810) connects.