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

Our tireless researchers have developed a method for strengthening the Ancient Ward on …. By enhancing its psionic attenuators, the protection can be extended to cover not only the whole planet, but the entire … system. This research has stimulated broader study into this lost technology. We now know that the link between psi-radiation and the … mind is reciprocal: not only can these emissions affect our mental states, but our mental states can influence psi-radiation levels. It would seem that our immemorial taboo against 'psionic' practices has a scientific basis after all.
The command below will trigger the "Psionic Attenuation" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:
- Fascinating - and troubling.
- Begins the Event Chain: The Grand Ward
Firing conditions
Conditions the game checks before this event can fire:
- Requires origin: …
Show raw conditions
has_origin = origin_mindwardens
NOR = {
has_country_flag = homeworld_destroyed
has_country_flag = unlocked_ancient_ward_upgrade
}