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

Situation eventDLC: BioGenesis
A batch of newly augmented … has been integrated into the …, their biological engineering fine-tuned to accelerate neural development and cognitive processes. The …'s key synaptic nodes are now operating at an unprecedented pace. Yet, this acceleration has strained the …'s stability, risking catastrophic synaptic overload. Alternatively, we could reallocate more … to coordination tasks.
The command below will trigger the "Synaptic Overload" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 2 options:
- Slow down and maintain stability.
- Gain modifier: Vitality Conservation
- Live fast and burn brightly.
- Gain modifier: Accelerated Growth
Firing conditions
Show raw conditions
NOT = { has_situation_flag = biogenesis_125_fire }
current_stage = stage_3
has_situation_flag = purity_approach_selected