Beyond the Light Barrier

Our efforts have paid off, and we are now able to understand the light signals given off by the … and communicate with them, at least on a rudimentary level. It appears that the …, as they call themselves, never developed a spoken language and instead used their light displays. Though they used to use a written language, it is considered far less elegant and efficient than their visual language. Their brains seem perfectly adapted to rapidly derive meanings from even complex displays, so that they favor recordings of the latter in most cases. During our studies, we discovered to our surprise that their patterns of light bear an astounding similarity to the swirls of interstellar space that make hyperlane travel possible. Our … are confused as to what this connection may mean and propose further study into the topic.

The command below will trigger the "Beyond the Light Barrier" event in Stellaris:

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

• Fascinating.
  • Start special project: … Patterns