A Direction for War
The "A Direction for War" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
A Direction for War

As they were allowed to continue unabated, the movement demanding a more warlike agenda from our government has only increased in strength the last month. When the conflict between our leadership and the movement came to a head, our … publicly embraced the movement. As it has become clear that we not only support it, but are ready to follow the many demands handed over to us, the large group of followers are eagerly awaiting what we will do next.
The command below will trigger the "A Direction for War" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between these 3 options:
- We will find a position for their old leader.
- A Commander will be recruited.
- It is time to embrace our empire's military tendencies.
- Our resources will be spent on restoring our ships to their former glory.
- Gain modifier: War Focused
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how A Direction for War (subject.1005) connects.
Triggered by
- War Fever
subject.1003
Firing conditions
Show raw conditions
overlord_subject_event_trigger = yes