An Interface to the Past

Boarding the station caused few problems, though navigating the structure was difficult. While it is surprisingly well-preserved, in part due to the advanced composition of the external shielding, the narrow corridors and the low ceilings proved a challenge for our team. The interior of the outpost provides few clues as to the nature of its former owners, save for the large sheets of a paper-plastic mixture decorating the walls. These posters depict stylized imagery of individuals of an unknown organic species. Their appearance is notable, standing tall and resolute before a background of conquest and celebration. The visuals are clearly designed to instill a certain sense of pride and kinship. The transmission mainframe itself is just as much of a mystery. Initially our … believed it to be analogue in nature, akin to what we've seen in …. However, beneath the buttons and dials lay a complex arrangement of electronic circuitry, made from alloys yet unknown to us. Our … suspect this civilization might have skipped several steps of development in computer science, which explains the anachronistic mix of technology. Nevertheless, after a series of trial and error, our … managed to decipher the first of many recorded broadcasts.

The command below will trigger the "An Interface to the Past" event in Stellaris:

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

• Fascinating.