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 working with the people on … in our mission to elevate their civilization. The … have proven to be a superstitious lot, and our scientific advisors are often frustrated by their arcane religious traditions and stubborn refusal to accept material proof. Unfortunately, it looks like our initial time estimates for this mission were too optimistic.
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_materialist = yes
any_observed_pre_ftl_within_border = {
OR = {
is_under_open_technological_enlightenment = root
has_country_flag = espionage_operation_targeted_by@root
}
is_spiritualist = yes
NOT = {
has_country_flag = mat_vs_spir_development
}
any_situation = {
is_situation_type = pre_ftl_tech_progress_situation
situation_progress > 400
}
}