Death of a Great Leader
The "Death of a Great Leader" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
Death of a Great Leader

Country event
Our great … has passed away at the age of … while in service to our empire. The people clamor for a memorial service to honor this leader's contribution to the …. A grand event will give everyone closure, and bolster our ideals.
The command below will trigger the "Death of a Great Leader" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 17 options:
- A private procession will suffice.
- Let the masses mourn.
- did nothing to deserve such honors.
- Donate the body to science.
- Chant for … soul.
- Plan a grand parade. Now.
- Set up a foundation in … name.
- Keep it traditional.
- Launch the deceased into space.
- Erect an appropriate memorial.
- A small commemoration will suffice.
- Name a landmark in … honor.
- story does not have to end here...
- The … wishes to consume the Honored one.
- … will consume …, removing negative traits.
- The … wishes to consume the Honored one.
- … will consume …, growing younger.
- The … wishes to consume the Honored one.
- … will consume …, gaining a new trait.
- The … wishes to consume the Honored one.
- … will consume …, completing half of the current ….
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Death of a Great Leader (paragon.550) connects.
Can lead to
- A Private Funeral
paragon.552 - A Public Funeral
paragon.551 - An Awaited Death
paragon.553 - From Matter to Matter
paragon.554 - A Somber Departure
paragon.555 - A Distinguished Farewell
paragon.556 - Foundation
paragon.557 - A Traditional Funeral
paragon.558 - Silent Voyage
paragon.559 - A Towering Figure
paragon.560 - Name on the Wall
paragon.561 - Landmark
paragon.562 - New Life
paragon.563