Growing Tensions

Our attempts to replace a key figure on … with a body double from our own ranks has gone terribly wrong. Our agents were discovered, and those who weren't killed in the ensuing firefight committed suicide to avoid capture, as per instructions. The leader they were sent to replace has blamed this incident on a rivaling nation. International tensions on the … are growing and several nations have raised their military readiness levels. Our infiltration cells have prepared a global propaganda campaign to defuse the situation, but they will require a Science Ship in orbit to coordinate their efforts.

The command below will trigger the "Growing Tensions" event in Stellaris:

When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:

• This will set us back.