A Storm in Orbit
The "A Storm in Orbit" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
A Storm in Orbit

A violent storm has erupted around the … gravity pocket, plunging the … system into full-scale panic. All non-essential traffic is being diverted, and the colony has declared a state of emergency - however, no casualties have been reported so far. Our initial scans make for a mess of conflicting data, however local officials have noted a recent and steady rise in reports of emotional distress and 'paranormal' activity. It's therefore highly probable this storm is psionic in nature. Researchers note that the silhouetted colony ship - which lies at the centre of what is now a roiling maelstrom - has begun exhibiting physical mass. They plead for more time to investigate.
The command below will trigger the "A Storm in Orbit" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 4 options:
- Get your answers - and be quick about it!
- Gain modifier: Storm in Orbit
- We must continue to observe.
- Gain modifier: Storm in Orbit
- It's a Shroud trap! Cease scanning.
- Gain modifier: Storm in Orbit
- It's a Shroud trap! Cease scanning.
- Gain modifier: Storm in Orbit
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how A Storm in Orbit (enclave.5505) connects.
Can lead to
- The Storm Abates
enclave.5510 - In the Storm's Wake
enclave.5506
Firing conditions
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