A Shared Past
The "A Shared Past" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
A Shared Past

When we first made contact with the …, we marveled at the speed with which they deciphered our language. We now understand why. When our former masters tried to bend us, they kidnapped our people. Some of these unfortunates wound up on an MSI ship. To their lasting credit, along with the other 'indentured assets' on board, they mutinied, crashing onto an uninhabited planet. This brave act of rebellion eventually resulted in the birth of the …. We have a common enemy, and a shared history. And perhaps, together we can forge a future free from oppression.
The command below will trigger the "A Shared Past" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:
- Valuable allies.
- Unity: +None to None
Firing conditions
Conditions the game checks before this event can fire:
- Requires origin: Payback
Show raw conditions
has_origin = origin_payback