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

We have received reports from the occupied colonies of …, disorganized and destitute as they currently are. Our subject is now looking to us for aid, as they seem unable to defend themselves. Considering the militaristic nature of our diplomatic agreement, it would be only natural for us to step in and protect them from further harm. Some of our advisors wonder if we all might be better served by inspiring our vassal to rise up and defend themselves, rather than by intervening directly.
The command below will trigger the "Broken Bulwark" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 3 options:
- We will inspire them to defend themselves.
- … will potentially become more militaristic.
- −15 Influence
- It is an overlord's duty to protect their vassal, no matter what.
- −15 Influence
- Gain modifier: Protective Overlord
- They are on their own, for now.
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Broken Bulwark (subject.100) connects.
Can lead to
- Broken Bulwark
subject.105
Firing conditions
Show raw conditions
NOT = { has_country_flag = cooldown_bulwark_event_chain_3_overlord }
is_overlord = yes
is_pacifist = no
any_subject = {
NOT = { has_country_flag = cooldown_bulwark_event_chain_3_subject }
is_specialist_subject_type = { TYPE = bulwark }
any_owned_planet = {
NOT = { is_controlled_by = PREV }
}
any_owned_planet = {
is_controlled_by = PREV
}
}