What Lies Ahead

Despite …'s work, there is still much to be done. The empire consists of conflicting factions, and the population is united only through the constant effort of the …. Although … did not wish to change the post-Unification government, a new, more direct approach could remedy some of these problems. On the other hand, such a decision may encounter significant opposition.

The command below will trigger the "What Lies Ahead" event in Stellaris:

When this event fires, you can choose between these 2 options:

• Proclaim Imperial rule!
  • Only by granting unlimited power to the …, can we hope to rule the stars. From now on, the … will have absolute authority over the council. May … rule be long and fruitful! This will strengthen …'s rule, but might have dire consquences in the future.
• Maintain the status quo.
  • Our people entrusted the … to guide them to the stars, but they never agreed to a royal title or imperial rule. Seizing power like this would be tyranny. Holding the status quo should stabilize the nation.

Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how What Lies Ahead (paragon.5020) connects.