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

Country event
We are receiving an unexpected transmission from beyond the … system. The … have inexplicably gained complete mastery of both our language and communication systems.
The command below will trigger the "Unexpected Transmission" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:
- On screen.
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Unexpected Transmission (shroud.6505) connects.
Triggered by
- The Grand Ward is Complete
shroud.6215
Can lead to
- shroud.6121
shroud.6121 - Psiarch Uk-Hogolath Scarat
shroud.6560
Firing conditions
Conditions the game checks before this event can fire:
- Requires origin: …
Show raw conditions
has_origin = origin_mindwardens
NOR = {
has_country_flag = received_mindwarden_unexpected_transmission
has_country_flag = shroud_seal_dismantled
has_country_flag = block_psionic_war
has_country_flag = psionic_war_ended
}