The Gambit

It happened a hundred thousand years ago. Translating the Hive's perception of time into galactic standard units has been a delicate process, but by sifting through the biocomputer's memories, … is beginning to piece together the truth. At the height of its power, the Hive faced an enemy it could not defeat. Though it stood with many allies, every battle ended in failure. Desperation bred recklessness. Much of what followed has been deliberately erased, but scattered fragments remain - enough to glimpse their final gamble. The Hive forged this planet-sized egg as the vessel for their ascension, seeking to abandon their frail, planet-bound existence and merge with the hatchling. Whether they intended to fight or flee is unclear. But as the creature stirred, something went terribly wrong.

The command below will trigger the "The Gambit" event in Stellaris:

When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:

• Disconcerting.
  • Society: +1000 to 12000