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

As Cetana delved into our research databanks, we seized the opportunity to open a back door into her sub-processing matrix. We were inside for only a fraction of a second before our access was revoked. Thankfully, it was enough. We retrieved a set of memory files. These illustrate her own ascendance into a synthetic form. Seated atop an intricate 'throne' of cables and circuitry, she commanded an army of rabid followers. Millions died. Cetana smiled, thinking of how many billions were saved. For now, she appears unaware of our transgression. Thus far, she has made no effort to contact us.
The command below will trigger the "Reality Distortion" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:
- We must stop her.
- Gain modifier: Overwhelmed Database
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Reality Distortion (crisis.8315) connects.
Triggered by
- Mother's Burden
crisis.8290
Firing conditions
Show raw conditions
NOT = { has_global_flag = synth_queen_war_started }