Cosmic Overload
The "Cosmic Overload" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
Cosmic Overload

Another energy surge has flared out from the gateway in our home system. Unlike previous energy pulses, this one was devastating. As the electromagnetic field swept over … it overloaded every energy grid on the planet, frying every electrical system - some beyond repair. For some reason the gateway flare also shook the climate, as heavy rainfalls began in several places momentarily after the incident. Most major cities are now completely dark, their population caught in a rainfall colored blue as dying energy sparks light up the heavy drops in the sky.
The command below will trigger the "Cosmic Overload" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:
- Terrible news...