Crater Floor

Due to the sheer amount of material collected inside this crater, we had to rely on finely-tuned scanners more than actual excavation. Very soon we were able to rule out meteor impact. There is no trace of extraterrestrial material at this site; instead this depression was carved out by a massive explosion - almost certainly a civilization-ending weapon. Context would suggest the … were responsible, but this would be the first we've seen evidence of the Machine wiping a civilization so thoroughly from the historical record. We can find nothing else to suggest who these people were, nor how they lived. … has been swept clean.

The command below will trigger the "Crater Floor" event in Stellaris:

When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:

• Disturbing.
  • Society: +None to None