The End of the Cycle

Without warning, we are torn into the Shroud. A looming presence assaults our minds. It is the End of the Cycle and it has always been waiting for us. Our … suddenly call out from within their trance, a dozen voices in a perfect unison: "IT IS NOT YET YOUR TIME." A pause. "BUT IT COULD BE." Nothing more is said, but a bargain has been offered - we know that much. Power, knowledge and wealth beyond measure are ours for the taking. If we will only bring forth the End.

The command below will trigger the "The End of the Cycle" event in Stellaris:

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

• Form a Covenant with the End of the Cycle
  • Replaces the domains of all known patrons with the End of the Cycle. We will be granted at least 50 years to consume the galaxy in the Aura of the End. If we succeed, the game ends. Do not do this.Technologies Gained: … Tech progress gained on all …: +10% Revert the Accords of all other Patrons Other empires' Opinion of us for each of their systems affected by the Aura of the End: -15
• Exit the Shroud and try to forget.
  • We will never invite an offer like this again.
  • Physics: +None to None
  • Society: +None to None
  • Engineering: +None to None
  • Zro: +None to None

Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how The End of the Cycle (shroud.4135) connects.