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

There are several large population centers on the surface of the planet. Based on their transmissions, we have identified two distinct ideological factions. The … are grim militarists, preparing for the coming conflict with unified determination. The Black Curtain are a priestly order, promising spiritual sanctuary from the looming threat. At this point, we are certain that the similarities in our languages cannot be mere coincidence. These are our living ancestors, and both factions are in danger. These people use our language. Their physiognomy is nearly identical to our own. Yet they possess individual minds. How can that be?
The command below will trigger the "Opposing Factions" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 2 options:
- Visit the ….
- Leads to event: Lost Ancestors
- Visit the Black Curtain.
- Leads to event: Lost Ancestors
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Opposing Factions (astral_rift.3) connects.
Triggered by
- Ruined Planet
astral_rift.1
Can lead to
- Lost Ancestors
astral_rift.5