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
Our mission on … to enlighten the native civilization is not proceeding as planned. The … scientists frequently become horrified when we try to teach them about new weapons technology. It took our scientific advisors weeks to calm them after we showed a simulation illustrating the effects of detonating a fusion bomb over a populated city. This has unfortunately delayed our progress.
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
is_militarist = yes
any_observed_pre_ftl_within_border = {
OR = {
is_under_open_technological_enlightenment = root
has_country_flag = espionage_operation_targeted_by@root
}
is_pacifist = yes
NOT = {
has_country_flag = mil_vs_pac_development
}
any_situation = {
is_situation_type = pre_ftl_tech_progress_situation
situation_progress > 400
}
}