Bending Over Backwards
The "Bending Over Backwards" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
Bending Over Backwards

Situation eventDLC: The Machine Age
A trial run of a new spinal module has ended in a catastrophic failure. The excess power generated by the implant's motors has resulted in permanent spinal cord injuries for multiple test subjects. Disturbing images showcasing the horrifying outcome have leaked to the public, causing an acute shortage of volunteers for future experiments.
The command below will trigger the "Bending Over Backwards" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 3 options:
- Pause all tests until a solution is found.
- Cyberization situation progress speed for 6 months: -50%
- Compensate the victims' families.
- Gain modifier: Victim Compensation
- Find volunteers. By force if necessary.
Firing conditions
Show raw conditions
situation_progress > 250