Prism in the Darkness

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

Prism in the Darkness

Country event

The Shroud's restless churn resolves to reveal a vast stretch of black sand. Breaking waves can be heard but not seen. Ahead, or perhaps behind, a prism appears. A single beam of light hits it, momentarily refracting to form a murky image. Countless shadowy figures and shifting forms are briefly glimpsed, before being swallowed back up by the darkness. Upon the nearby sand, a presence settles. WHAT WAS SHOWN WAS SEEN, WAS IT NOT?

The command below will trigger the "Prism in the Darkness" event in Stellaris:

Player choices

When this event fires, you can choose between these 3 options:

We saw a conference of many voices.
- This choice will resonate within the Shroud...
We saw the carnage of battle.
- This choice will resonate within the Shroud...
We are unsure.
- This choice will resonate within the Shroud...

Event chain

Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Prism in the Darkness (shroud.3030) connects.

Can lead to

Firing conditions

Show raw conditions

NOR = {
  has_country_flag = shroud_3030_happened
  has_covenant = the_cradle_of_souls
  has_country_flag = the_cradle_of_souls_betrayal
}
is_in_domain = the_cradle_of_souls