Technological Development: Setback on …
The "Technological Development: Setback on …" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
Technological Development: Setback on …

Country event
We are having difficulty finding scientific advisors willing to take part in our mission of technological development on …. Given the... unique appearance and odor of the …, being in their presence is a challenge, to say the least. An assignment to the surface of … has come to be regarded as a punishment. This has unfortunately delayed the progress of our mission.
The command below will trigger the "Technological Development: Setback on …" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:
- Unfortunate.
- …: -20% Technological Progression.
Firing conditions
Show raw conditions
any_observed_pre_ftl_within_border = {
NOR = {
has_country_flag = repugnant_learners_development
is_broken_shackles_pre_ftl_to_scope = { SCOPE = root }
}
OR = {
is_under_open_technological_enlightenment = root
has_country_flag = espionage_operation_targeted_by@root
}
species = {
has_trait = trait_repugnant
}
any_situation = {
is_situation_type = pre_ftl_tech_progress_situation
situation_progress > 400
}
}