Got my butt kicked by an advanced start AI within 25 years of game start doing the Under One Rule origin and the leader was forced to abdicate. Is there a way to maneuver him back to the emperor position again?

The following is a RP of an Under One Rule origin run. Specifically the event with the same name. It is quite large though. I hope you like it. Enjoy!

2270-06-12: Imperator Vast has had an undisclosed accident during today's scheduled speech. The speech has been cancelled and an official statement has been issued regarding the incident, however no real details where given.

2270-07-12: The Imperial Information Office has officially addressed the situation and revealed that the health of The Imperator is rapidly deteriorating. The population has been assured that the situation is being carefully monitored and several options are being considered with the assistance of some of the best scientifics on the Imperium.

2270-10-02: Minister of State Nuba son Burg has addressed the entirety of the Imperial population regarding recent events related to The Imperial Family. An excerpt follows: "... Vast is dying, our best minds have tried to find a cure, but it eludes us yet. Whatever illness has befallen our Great Leader is beyond our current capabilities. Several theories are being considered, but for now only two options are feasible. We could try to prolong The Imperator's life by constructing a considerable device until we have a more permanent solution. Or, we could grant him the rest he deserves". The conference ends just as journalists attempt to swarm The Minister with further questions.

2270-10-06: Baron Vyctor Jariden is interviewed about his thoughts on the current crisis regarding Imperator's Vast health. An excerpt follows: "... I have seen many battles, many men die. Some mine, some enemy's. Combat has always brought me some pleasure honestly, but death? Not really. In my homeland a warrior fights for the glory, and death is the culmination of a warrior's path, each warrior's demise. For us, the greatest death would be in battle, a disease or accident is a cause of sorrow, dishonor. I have been in The Imperium but a few years, I am yet to fully understand the Vastation society, as fascniating as it is but most of what I have learnt has come from men like Vast, my soldiers or coworkers. I can say for certain that the passing of The Imperator would scar many, I wouldn't certainly cherish it. But the only thing I can say for certain is that I feel that even though I should feel sorrow, I feel admiration. Death is the culmination of a warrior's path, each one's demise, no bigger foe exists, the greatest befeller. Tragic. But even though in my society only a death in combat should be honored, Vast fight is inspiring. I am not a man of word's, no matter how hard I try. So I guess that why I am trying to say is that Vast deserves his culmination, at the hands of the one and only foe that could ever vanquish him, that should be his legacy. One of the greatest individuals I have seen, he deserves no sorrow nor dishonor, his war was, IS, more than many could ever wage..."

2270-11-02: Minister of Research Hilos na Adbut has announced the success on finding a way to preserve The Imperator's life. An excerpt follows: "... We have succeeded in designing a device, to put it simply, although simple it is not. This device could extend Vast's life for a considerable amount of time, we are talking about centuries, maybe more. The design process has required an enormous effort from some of the greatest minds on the entirety of The Imperium. This device, we are certain, can guarantee Vast's survival."

2271-01-10: A press conference is held with members of The Imperial Council pertaining the current events regarding The Imperator. Several excerpts follow:

Journalists 6: How safe is this device, can it truly extend the life of The Imperator for untold millenia?

Minister of Research: Well, millenia is a number that has not been mentioned yet. I can't say for sure if it could last that long, but it certainly can guarantee for several centuries. Of that we are confident.

Journalist 7: Are there other risks?

Minister of Research: Not that we are aware of. However, immortality, to put it simply, is a new field of study for us, we can't guarantee certain things.

...

Journalist 62: Baron, you have previously said that you are of the opinion that Vast deserves a glorious death, none greater than to death itself. That he deserves rest. Do you still think that? Why?

Minister of Defense: I still do. As I have said before, in my society death in combat is considered the ultimate glory. However, Vastatians don't share the same costumes I do. For you it is generally a tragedy. For us, only non combat deaths are a tragedy. But I refuse to let that thought invade my mind. Vast's death is not, CAN NOT, be a tragedy. I prefer to see it as the utmost act of defiance. Plunging him into a machine that could keep him alive, but as what? A vegetable? A shadow of himself? A carcass of skin and sinew? I do not share your mentality in that aspect, even though I do understand your pain. Letting The Imperator live like that would be selfish, would be the slavery of a great man. (Several protests occur and small pause has to be done to rsetore order) I honestly beg your pardon, as you all know I am no native. My views are different, but are mine. You asked and I answered.

Journalist 68: If the device for preserving Vast's life has been already designed, has it been used yet? If not, why wait until our leader's health deteriorates even more?

Minister of Research: The device is indeed designed, but not yet constructed. Honestly calling it 'a device' is a stretch. This device is not a mere tool in one's pocket. This is a monstrous facility, huge indeed. Also I am told, quite expensive. We are still preparing to take on such endeavour, but are not yet (small pause)... ready.

Journalist 69: What do you mean we are not yet ready? Why not proceed with this post haste, certainly funding is not an issue. Is it human resources? Exotic materials? What is really keeping the construction of this device at hold?

Ministre of State: This device, as we all call it, is a massive facility. It would need months to build, and an insane amount of capital. That is not the problem though. Building it is certainly under our current capabilities. However, the upkeep of this 'Monstrosity', in logistical terms of course, is much higher. Building it is certainly one thing, keeping it running, a very different one.

(intense whispering in the room)

Journalist 69: If the problem is the upkeep, then does it mean that are we considering not to build it? (Murmurs intensivy) I don't think the upkeep is going to 'magically' reduce itself if we wait, are we waiting for something specific? What is the current plan?

Minister of State: (With voice of authority) Do not rush to conclusions. Please. We have yet to decide how we will proceed, and... yes. We are also still deciding IF we will proceed. (Intense disorder on the room, people argue and yell, authorities take several minutes to restore order)

Journalist 70: Pardon, Ministers, Councilors. But, is leaving Vast to die really on the table? That expensive is this device? Can't we ask for external help?

Minister of State: Sadly, yes. That option is on the table. The device is indeed expensive. And, we can't ask for help in this, we must endure this alone. I understand the negative feelings, I really do. But ask yourself this: is it worth it. No, is it what Vast would have wanted? That prolonging his life brings an enormous burden on our economy and society? Keeping The Imperator alive would tax not only the government, all of our economy would feel it. We would be affecting many. Vast wouldn't take such a decision without careful thought, if he did at all.

(silence in the room)

Journalist 71: If we are uncertain, then, that The Imperator will survive. How is this decision going to be made? Who will make it?

Minister of State: Vastatians will make it. During the last weeks we have started to roll a system, to allow for the mass voting on the matter. Each Vastatian will have a saying on the issue and it will be decided by a majority of votes.

(murmurs in the room)

Minister of Research: We understand the current situation's burden on each and all of us. But we cannot make this decision on ourselves. The council has decided that this is too great a task to be decided by few. Not to mention the impact of such decision. It has been decided that it will be decided this way to ensure we respect Vast's work. He has done much for our people, we owe him much. A great leader like him, who put his people first every time, would be ashamed if we let the course of or nation be decided recklessly. Each Vastatian has a voice, each Vastatian gets a vote.

Journalist 72: Each Vastatian? Even deserters? Criminals? Dissidents?

Minister of Defense: All.

...

2270-03-14: The Imperial Voting System is officially announced. Its first vote: The Preservation of Imperator Vast's life. The vote is scheduled for 2270-06-01. The vote duration: 24 hours.

2270-04-01: Estimation polls indicate an expected 23% advantage for voting in favor of: Vast's survival.

2270-03-20: Minister of Research Hilos na Adbut is interviewed in regard to the progress to both the 'life device' and the voting system. An excerpt follows:

Interviewer: Minister, how is the progress on the voting system going? Is it going to be ready for the announced date?

Minister of Research: It won't, it is. The system is ready, the only reason why we have set the voting session for that date is to allow for the Imperial population to have time to carefully consider their options. And a bit to ready make preparations for each possible 'event'.

Interviewer: Possible event? Like the ruler's passing?

Minister of Research: Yes. Preparations for The Imperator's funeral, but also for the construction of the supporting apparatus, whichever the people choose.

Interviewer: What do you thin, mathematically, are the odds for each outcome? And what would be your vote?

Minister of Research: I have tried to 'predict' the outcome more than once. Every time I fail. The people love Vast, that is undeniable. But we Vastatians are also a logical and calculating species, most of the time. I feel that for some people the decision will be more of a Hearth vs Mind struggle. As for where is my vote going, I am voting for the device. Over these years I have worked with Vast in several projects. He is indeed one of the most talented individuals on our history. And a great person. The Imperium can still benefit greatly from his mind and personality.

2270-03-21: Estimation polls indicate an increase of 62% in favor of: Vast's life support.

2270-03-30: Minister of Defense is interviewed in regard to the upcoming vote. An excerpt follows:

Interviewer: Baron, your view has caused quite a ripple in Vastatian society these last months. Your stance on Vast's struggle has both angered and inspired many. Have you had any recent issues or altercations because of your decision?

Minister of Defense: Yes. Not exactly few either. Fortunately most people is just angry about my view, but most, not all though, understand my 'peculiar' situation. Indeed a few have expressed some admiration for my proposal. Some have even... 'poetized' my words. While honestly flattered, my view is much simpler than poetry. If Vast is to die, it should not wither away in a mechanical device, it should die in defiance to death itself. We should not demand more from a man that gave everything for The Imperium.

Interviewer: Well, put that way I can understand why some sympathize. However, there are quite a few that have publicly questioned your reasoning. For instance you have insisted on not making Vast an 'slave' of The Imperium and let him rest. But what makes you feel that prolonging his life will make him an slave?

Minsiter of Defense: That is quite simple. If Vast where to be asked, and his health allowed him to answer of course, on whether or not he would prefer death I am utterly confident he would say: I would like to be wherever I am needed. The Imperator is dedicated to the people to an, in my opinion, extreme extent. He would work for centuries, without ever expressing a single objection, if he had to. Making him live, forcing him to live, would mean we need him, he would never rest. I can't think of that as satisfying existance.

Interviewer: ... I, um... I think I understand, and I was not expecting this but, I agree.

2270-04-01: Estimation polls indicate a rise of 78% in favor of: Vast's death.

2270-04-05: Minister of State Nuba son Burg is interviewed in regard to the upcoming vote as well as recent sways in the vote's predictions. An excerpt follows:

Interviewer: Minister, how is the voting system coming along, recently there have been significant oscillations on the prediction systems regarding the outcome of the vote. If the system is to be trusted there is a significant portion of the population considering to vote for Vast's death. What do you think of this? What is your opinion, and where are you planing to put your vote on?

Minister of State: The recent oscillations in regard to vote estimates are, obviously, linked to some of the recent interventions of several high ranking individuals. Among them, fellow councilors. I have watched all of their Interviewes. I must say that I was surprised by Vyctor's specially. The Baron has proven to be a diligent member of The Imperium. And while I did knew, and understood or at least thought I did, his different point of view, I was surprised of his reasoning. His was a very impacting, but logical, argument. It explored an avenue that I, and apparently many, have not really considered. I appreciate Imperator's Vast greatly, I admire him as well. Do I want to bring him back to us? From a logical point of view, yes I do, Vast is a great man. But, since recent events I am divided. While it would be good for our nation, what about Vast himself? Do I want to risk the events stated by Minister of Defense Vyctor Jariden? I am entirely unsure. I do agree on one thing though. How certain was Minister Hilos na Adbut when he said this would become an struggle between Hearth and Mind.

Interviewer: Indeed. The Baron has definitively stirred more than one mind, that's for sure. I still think that bringing The Imperator back is a better option though. I mean, in the worst case scenario Vast could just 'unplug' himself from the device, or something similar, right? Once he decides to do so of course.

Minister of State: Sadly, this is not a simple thing. It is possible, yes. But it wouldn't be as simple as 'unplugging' him. The, separation, I am told, is painful, extremely. And due to the expected regenerative capabilities of said device, we are actually unsure if Vast would die, or just mutate controllably. It is... a matter beyond my expertise, really. It has been discussed already and considered possible, but not something that should be done. Come the case, it would have been better to let The Imperator die.

Interviewer: Wow, this is quite an unexpected piece of information. I feel now more inclined to Vyctor's propositions.

Minister of State: Pardon the interruption though, but there are a few things to consider. While Vyctor makes a great case in favor of his ideas, I still think that he lacks considerable context. His argument makes sense, yes. But it is influenced by his own vision, culture and personality, which is slightly different from most Vastatians. The Imperator would certainly not have the most satisfying life, but I don't think that picturing as an slave of the system is correct either. Specially if we consider something that I think most people have forgotten. This is a temporary measure, for how long we do not know. But once a cure for Vast's illness has been found, or another alternative way of dealing with it, The Imperator could have a normal life, maybe with some limitations, we still don't know, but there is great potential.

Interviewer: Then, you do think that saving The Imperator is the best choice? Is that where your vote would be going?

Minister of State: I still don't know. I am not only divided by Victor and Hilos recent statements. I also have my own concerns. As Minister of State it is my duty to work towards the propserity of our people. This device, as already stated, is very expensive. It also has several other implications for our society. I have yet to decide about that.

2270-04-06: Estimation polls indicate a decrease of 42% for voting in favor of: Vast's death.

2270-04-12: A movement called: Bearers of the Mantle has started gaining traction among the population of the capital and nearby planets. The organization, which was created shortly after the recent statements of Minister of State Nuba son Burg regarding the expenses of building the device for Imperator Vast life support, has initiated a formal petition to the Imperial Petitions Office. In the petition the movement requests the creation, recognition, and assignment, under Imperial Law, of the duty to provide and sustain The Imperator's life support device. Among the provided statements presenters have requested the creation of a formal role to focus solely on the production of whatever resources are needed to sustain the mentioned device. As according to law, this petition can be vetoed, or supported, by members of the Office, the Council, The Royal Family and any official on The Imperium.

2270-05-06: The Imperial Petitions Office spokesperson Nish sin Aer has announced the recognition and acceptance of request EEP-6278 from the, now official, group: Bearers of the Mantle with one conditional clause: The stated device must exist, and its purpose must follow the original intent, thus making this only valid if the vote passes in favor of prolonging Imperator Vast's life. This means that a new role, job, and group, named Bearers, has been created and assigned, de facto and by law, to this organization. The primary function of the organization is to safeguard, protect and supply Imperator Vast's Life Support Device. The members of the group will be known from now on, as according to Imperial Naming Conventions, Bearers. The organization is independent of the state, will be supported and funded by the military during its initial stages and be compromised, solely, of voluntaries that have decided to join the Bearers. Several more details pertaining this new organization will be revealed shortly on the corresponding channels.

2270-05-07: Estimation polls indicate an increase of approximately 30% for voting in favor of: Vast's survival.

2270-05-18: A press conference is held with members of The Imperial Council pertaining the current events regarding The Imperator and the upcoming vote. Several excerpts follow:

Journalist 1: Given recent sways on the estimation counter for the upcoming vote it seems that now, more than ever, The Imperator's fate is unknown. For the past days the algorithm as predicted smaller gains or loses for each option, ultimately indicating a balance for the outcome. This means that, with such an apparent tie, each vote is going to be more important than ever. Now that you know that each of your votes is likely to have a direct impact, have your votes changed?

Minister of State: The council has had a few meetings recently regarding our... failure to properly act in this matter. As many have noticed, we have intentionally secluded ourselves a bit form recent interviews and other public appearances. The reason this has been the case is because after some discussions, we noticed that our opinions where having a far greater than expected impact. We, of course, are too Vastatians, with our own opinions, ideas, vision, etc. But we are also high ranking officers and council members, public figures. The greatests sways on the vote occurred after significant interviews made to us or other significative individuals. This indicates that we where, unintentionally and inadvertently, manipulating the vote. And while it has been extremely enlightening and satisfying to see several initiatives rise, the shows of camaraderie and logical discussions. Of which I would like to personally commend The Wardens, yours is definitively one of the greatest achievements on civilian cooperation for decades. Whatever the result of the voting in the coming weeks, your determination has shown more to all of us than any other action the government has taken recently. It is in your spirit and actions that I see the true Vastatians capabilities, I am proud of being one. (All council members stand up and salute in unison). That said, and returning to our previous topic, we decided that our actions could not further endanger the vote. Each individual must decide its own vote by its own logic, desire, reasoning, wish or whatever means they choose. We cannot intervene more. This indirectly respondes your question. Whether or not our votes have changed, we will not tell.

Journalist 2: Has there some consideration to delaying the vote or change any of its requirements?

Minister of State: No, the vote will proceed as planned and there has no been any changes to requirements. Which are simple enough: each Vastatian gets a vote.

...

Journalist 26: There has been some recent rumors regarding groups that refuse to accept the decision of the vote. Some have even said to believe it a plot, an illusion. That the decision has already been made etc. There are some rumors from the milita-

Minister of Defense: (abruptly interrupts the journalist) There are channels designed to provide information, I have no recent memory of any of them stating what you say. As such, I am inclined to believe they are just that, rumors. Rumors of which we have little to say. One exception though, there has been indeed some... discomfort... on the military. As is common knowledge, Imperator Vast was, pardon, IS, a Commander. No few officials and soldiers have had the opportunity to interact with him, some of them friends or brothers in arms even. It is logical that for some of them accepting certain decisions is slightly harder. This is of no concern however, just another indication of the appreciation of our people for The Imperator.

Journalist 27: If the vote for prolonging The Imperator's life fails, and thus we must face his death. What has been decided about that event? Will we let his health deteriorate until he passes away? Have we considered terminating his 'situation' earlier?

Minister of Research: That is a quite strong question. But I was honestly hoping someone would make it. We cannot, and will not, 'accelerate' the current process. That would be, under our laws, regicide, among other crimes. The only exception to that, as per any other Vastatian, is if it is requested by the family or the patient itself. Something that neither has expressed a desire to do. However, we have devised some actions in case The Imperator's health diminishes in such a way that could cause him excessive pain. For instance, all standard medical procedures that apply to any Vastatian are also applicable to him. This includes treatments for pain reduction, numbing and the commonly known 'Deep dream'. We will not allow him to suffer any more than any other Vastatian. Vast will die once his time comes.

...

Journalist 71: Are there any risks of internal, or external, instability if the vote is settled at The Imperator's death? Such as crime, revolt, war?

Minister of Defense: There is no way to fully predict the entirety of this scenario. The Imperium's protocols to any kind of 'instability' are still in place. We have no solid reason to fear any of those, but we are always prepared to restore order, fight crime or defend our borders.

Journalist 72: If The Imperator dies, has been there any decision on how will he honored?

Minister of Defense: As usual, this decision will ultimately be taken according to the circumstances at the time of death. Also, as is tradition, usually, significant individuals receive a treatment fitting of their role and significance. In this case, and considering his career as a Commander, the most likely outcome would be a series of parades and events.

Journalist 80: With The Imperator's heir having passed away and IF the vote goes against prolonging his life, what would happen to the government?

Minsiter of State: This is a matter on which we cannot, sadly, give you information at this time. We are still in a stage in which we cannot share details. However, one thing we can share. The Imperator has, since many years ago, devised a plan for an scenario similar to this. Almost all of his, The Royal Family and several other individuals fortunes have been pledged to this cause and several other arrangements have been made. If necessary, we will enact that plan.

...

2270-05-20: Estimation polls indicate no clear favorite, error ratio: 2%.

2270-05-22: Estimation polls indicate no clear favorite, error ratio: 3%.

2270-05-24: Estimation polls indicate no clear favorite, error ratio: 1%.

2270-05-26: Estimation polls indicate no clear favorite, error ratio: 1%.

2270-05-28: Estimation polls indicate no clear favorite, error ratio: 4%.

2270-05-30: Estimation polls indicate no clear favorite, error ratio: 2%.

2270-06-01 00:00: The Imperial Voting System: Vote: The Preservation of Imperator Vast's life. Scheduled for 2270-06-01. With duration: 24 hours. Starts.

2270-06-01 00:00: Vote coverage estimation: 100% Error margin: 0.002%.

2270-06-01 00:00: Population % voted: 12%

2270-06-01 00:00: Population % voted: 27%

2270-06-01 00:00: Population % voted: 32%

2270-06-01 00:01: Population % voted: 36%

2270-06-01 00:01: Population % voted: 40%

2270-06-01 00:01: Population % voted: 41%

2270-06-01 00:02: Population % voted: 45%

2270-06-01 00:03: Population % voted: 52%

2270-06-01 00:04: Population % voted: 56%

2270-06-01 00:05: Population % voted: 60%

2270-06-01 00:06: Population % voted: 62%

2270-06-01 00:06: Population % voted: 68%

2270-06-01 00:07: Population % voted: 71%

2270-06-01 00:08: Population % voted: 79%

2270-06-01 00:10: Population % voted: 80%

2270-06-01 00:15: Population % voted: 80%

2270-06-01 00:20: Population % voted: 80%

2270-06-01 00:30: Population % voted: 81%

2270-06-01 00:40: Population % voted: 82%

2270-06-01 00:50: Population % voted: 82%

2270-06-01 01:00: Population % voted: 84%

2270-06-01 02:00: Population % voted: 84%

2270-06-01 03:00: Population % voted: 84%

2270-06-01 04:00: Population % voted: 84%

2270-06-01 08:00: Population % voted: 90%

2270-06-01 10:00: Population % voted: 96%

2270-06-01 12:00: Population % voted: 97%

2270-06-01 12:00: Massive mobs start congregating on different areas of the capital and other imperial planets.

2270-06-01 14:00: Some disturbs and public order alterations are deployed in different areas of the capital and some other colonies. No major incidents reported.

2270-06-01 16:00: Population % voted: 98%

2270-06-01 18:00: A large contingent of ground troops forcefully, but without injured, irrupts in the Imperial Council Chambers causing alarm and causing the mobilization of several ground forces to the area. The group wears unsanctioned uniforms with similarities to Vastatian ceremonial ones. The group identifies itself as: The Companion Guard, an unknown group.

2270-06-01 18:20: After a few minutes without any official statement, a communique is broadcasted from the Imperial Council Chambers by The Imperial Council. The group calling itself The Companion Guard has peacefully, but without authorization, interrupted the activities in the chambers. The group has requested to be allowed, if it comes to that, to follow The Imperator in his new path. Most of the members of this group have been identified, several of them belonging to military units of the Imperial Defense Force. Specifically to the Vastatian Defense Force with ties to The Imperator, most of them having served under or along the commander. The group has claimed the honor of being the carriers of the sarcophagus and both the front and rear ceremonial units during the parade in honor to the leader. They have also claimed their intent on 'permanently' deploying themselves with the remains of Commander Vast in order to 'forever protect the rightful ruler of Vastatii'. Upon the initial denial of their request they have invoked several military laws, that, under very specific and 'unique' circumstances, allow them to assume the role they wish to claim, of personal guard of The Imperator. Of course, this laws where meant to apply in case a living ruler was at immediate danger, but some very specific grey areas have been cited. Specifically the fact that The Imperator is indeed in danger, the fact that they as his personal guard are entitled to deciding where to 'evacuate' his majesty, in this case The Imperial Mausoleum, and to decide during how long this evacuation should last, in this case, until death. As ridiculous at it might sound, there has been no choice for The Imperial Council to concede. The group has been appointed as the personal guard of The Imperator Vast for as long as it deems necessary.

2270-06-01 18:45: A few small ground units of the military, law enforcement and even civilians have requested permission to join The Companion Guard.

2270-06-01 18:50: After some turmoil it has been settled with The Companion Guard that, as honorary as it might be, The imperator would have desired for his former comrades to safeguard the future of The Imperium and not his body. As such The Companions have refused any and all applications to the group, have mandated that the guard will indeed escort the body during the parade but will not allow any of the current members that are under a certain age, or with a family, to join the permanent 'garrison' in The Imperial Mausoleum. This means that, from the sizeable group, only 112 members will be allowed, at will, to join said garrison.

2270-06-19:00: Multitudes of Vastatians congregate around the different designated areas for the announcement of the vote results in a few hours. More and more people is seen crying, under excess of toxic/alcoholic substances, with black clothes or mourning.

2270-06-01 22:00: Seas of candles and lanterns are being readied in preparation for the worst outcome.

2270-06-01 22:00: The current population vote has been frozen at 99% for several hours. Some have started to request that the result be announced earlier. The request is denied.

2270-06-01 23:00: All news channels are abuzz with the coverage of the event in the different colonies. The news agency INA broadcast an emotive report in scene: A young couple is crying while explaining to the cameraman that they couldn't decide which option they should vote on. Since both of them where on the same situation, each one of them voted for a different option. When the cameraman asked why not abstaining the couple answered that they had a duty, they might have not been able to choose but they had to vote, insisting in the fact that they coudln't understand why someone would not vote. The vote counter is still at 99%.

2270-06-01 23:58: Population % voted: 99%

2270-06-01 23:59: Population % voted: 99%

2270-06-02 00:00: The Imperial Voting System: Vote: The Preservation of Imperator Vast's life. Scheduled for 2270-06-01. With duration: 24 hours. Concludes.

2270-06-02 00:00: The Imperial Voting System: Vote: The Preservation of Imperator Vast's life. Counting of available votes.

2270-06-02 00:00: The Imperial Voting System: Vote: The Preservation of Imperator Vast's life. Counting of available votes. Complete.

2270-06-02 00:00: The Imperial Voting System: Vote: The Preservation of Imperator Vast's life. Delivering results.

2270-06-02 00:00: The Imperial Voting System: Vote: The Preservation of Imperator Vast's life. Results: .............

I took to force spawning all my previous fanatic egalitarian empires a couple of playthroughs. I do this because i like having a bunch of friendly empires out there, and i can run into different ones, a pacifist, a xenophile, etc...

I only disable the sol ones, or rather make it allowed to spawn but not forced.

if i don't have enough of them force spawning it doesn't feel random enough. If i have a buttload, then almost all origins are represented and also they compete with each other for an origin slot, as no two of the same origin can spawn. This keeps them more random.

Buuuut. It does mean i get almost no premades, except for ftls that ascend before i make contact or after, the fallen, curators and stuff, and the raiders.

Anyways, it would be nice to be like, here's how many slots MY designs should occupy, and then with a random range option as well like there is for how many ai, how many fallen, etc...

I like to max out all the fallen empires, but toggle random after. So it can be max, or less. With number of ai, i like to play huge galaxy then one notch less than default on that size, then again, random range. So it could be a bit more or a bit less, but i started it off with a bias for a bit more breathing space.

If i could like, dilute the default hostile galaxy with the same slider and random range toggle, without necessarily removing all genociders and slavers by blocking all ai slots from being occupied by presets (unless i want to that day), then i would use that option.

For now, it does seem like there are multiple preftls ascending on day one or something lol cause i keep running into ai empires i never made of very significant size when i meet them, and they're the ones i liberation war till i can slap the xenophobic fallen empire.

Oh and the chosen. The chosen has been very nice to slap.

Last game they flooded through a wormhole IN my friendly caretaker neighbour's space. So i declared war having been insulting them all this time. And so i sent my utopian liberation amoeba herd freeing the caretakers, and then flooding through the ring's wormhole to every system and the chosen's capital. After that i spun them off as a vassal and they went egalitarian xenophobe so i was able to actually liberation war them 😆

i renamed them "The Redeemed" and then had to send the amoeba off to remind them what that meant again.

I want to like the new organic ship playstyle but there are too many options for me to even understand how to built a good fleet.

Hello. Ive been trying to get these mods in the right order. Ive never had to do it myself before. I asked chatgpt but the order seems really wrong.

• Plentiful Traditions 3.x - Extra Perks
• Colored Map Icons
• Expanded Megastructures and Technology
• Patch for Plentiful Perks and Pl-Di
• 60 Building Slots
• UI Overhaul Dynamic - Ascension Slots
• Giga Diversity
• z - Astro's Stellaris Overhaul - Exciting Events
• More Precursors
• Colored Traits
• Better Planets
• UI Overhaul Dynamic + Gigastructural Engineering
• Precursor Selection
• UI Overhaul Dynamic - Extended Topbar for DLCs
• Planetary Diversity - City Sets
• Additional Mega-Engineering Projects
• Trait Point Traits
• Planetary Diversity - Vanilla Replacements
• Planetary Diversity - Ascension Worlds
• UI Overhaul Dynamic + Multi-Patcher (Giga/SpeedDial/PSE)
• StopAiSpam
• Colored Ethics for Ethics and Civics and Stellaris Evolved
• ! Reworked Advanced Ascension
• ! The Merger of Rules 3.14
• !!Universal Modifier Patch (3.14.*)
• Additional Traits
• Archaeology Story Pack
• Bigger Planet View - Building Box Dirty Fix
• Colored Map Icons Gigastructural Engineering
• Ethics & Civics: Bug Branch
• Ethics and Civics Classic (Megacorp Civc Update)
• Expanded Events
• Expanded Starbases
• Extra Events 3.14 Continued
• Forgotten History
• Extra Ship Components NEXT
• Gigastructural Engineering & More (3.14)
• Godly Traits Redux
• Godly Traits - Civics & Perks 3.10
• Governor Level Extended
• Guilli's Exploration And Expansion Tweaks
• Guilli's Planet Modifiers and Features
• Guilli's Technologies
• More Events Mod
• More Starbase Slots for Expanded Starbases
• Planetary Diversity
• Planetary Diversity - Exotic Worlds
• Planetary Diversity - Gaia Worlds
• Planetary Diversity - More Arcologies
• Planet Name Colour Picker
• Planetary Diversity - Planet View
• Planetary Diversity - Unique Worlds
• Plentiful Traditions 3.x
• Psionic Species Expansion
• Sort Those Buildings
• Species Diversity
• Trait Diversity
• Trait Diversity - Trait Points Traits
• UI Overhaul Dynamic
• UI Overhaul Dynamic - Extended Topbar
• UI Overhaul Dynamic - More Tradition Categories (64)
• UI Overhaul Dynamic + Improved Font
• UI Overhaul Dynamic + Planetary Diversity
• Unique Ascension Perks
• Uncivic: New Mechanics for Vanilla Civics
• Worthy Ascension Perks for 3.14.

These are the mods I have. Thanks.

i want to get planned obsolescence. i saw on the forum that all you need to do is be fanatic materialist and take synthetic accention. now i have 934 mechenical pops and did not get the achievement? do i have to do it before acending or make a bio void dweller empire and stop growing at 50 bio pops ?

I generally play on admiral and I assume the quota is somewhat difficulty scaled. But man no matter how I crunch the numbers 12k in 10 years seems like a tall order.

I haven’t seen this suggested before but is there any chance that this type of feature could be implemented?

My basic idea is a toggle below the crisis difficulty modifier that instead of making it so that the crisis difficulty is static regardless of how strong you are it instead changes depending on the average galactic strength of non fallen empire powers or maybe just the fleet power of the strongest empire.

I’m not sure what the technical difficulties would be but making it so that the crisis is always a challenge (but not overwhelming if you don’t want it to be) would be a great feature.

It’s frustrating when the crisis shows up and is totally underwhelming since I lucked out and did particularly well or the opposite happens and literally no one stands a chance because I set the difficulty to high

Heya I just wondered what next dlc would you want added. Me personally I'd love smth about Inner politics,Espionage(I want my Galactic CIA😭) Some love for Custodianship/Imperium(maybe some way to access some FE tech without nerfing cosmogenesis) And this one might be controversial but a army rework to make it more fun/RP valuable ? What about y'all?

Im a bit confused why. Nobody attacked this devouring swarm that was bordering many empires until I finally decided to attack. They basically have no fleets, so its extra weird no other AI decides to take the free land. They had quite a lot of territories and planets colonized though.

My AI difficulty is admiral and aggressiveness is high.

Anyone else notice anything weird like this with devouring swarm? They were also Doomsday origin lol.

So I have had this game for a long time and I think I put in a couple of sessions but I finally went full Master of Orion 2 on it a few months ago and have had a blast.

One of my main changes from previous 4x I made to Stellaris was using iron man exclusively. I had a tendency to pick Psilon and just save before every fight which, don't get me wrong, great strategy if you never want to lose. But it was a little boring for me as an older gamer.

So I've been playing iron man exclusively. And I felt that looking things up would also be cheating.

So I have a great game going finally, got like half the galaxy under my control. And this fallen empire has been talking shit for centuries. You already know where this is going probably.

I was flying high, wiped out the interdimensional entities. Got even some tech from them. Researched it. Upgraded everything. Overcranked my fleet to about 2k ships. a little over a million in terms of raw power. So I loaded up the box. Claimed the whole kingdom. Declared war. And got fucking flattened.

Sitting on pause with like 100/1600 left, all my fleets are gone, and like they still have 200k left of their 600k. Plus the stabase.

Fucking rip.

Am I about to get turbo invaded by...everyone?

What could I have done better? Also all of my tech feels like I'm researching bonuses but I also feel like there's probably more tech ? Doomstar type or whatever it's called in this game.

im new to stellaris on console and i was wondering how do i automate construction/science ships and planets? because i know that will be very beneficial if the ships and planets are doing stuff for me automatically.

also how to que my science ships to survey multiple systems instead of having to manually tell it to survey each one after its done with oke system?

I’ve been playing stellaris for 4 years and have only ever played UNE, prosperous unification and only become a custodian. Idk why its been hard for me to play anything other than the default human start..

To break free from this what empire should I do next? Fanatic purifier hive mind with crisis end?

i know a year ago console was far behind pc in terms of almost everything.

But on console there are plenty of new dlcs that are available and the gameplay is awesome. so i was just wondering if console is on par with pc as of november 2024???

I haven’t found any information about the error or fix anywhere, I will be glad if you point out my error if there is one

=== Debug Data ===

Country Type: acot_phanon_base

Origin: origin_default

Authority: auth_dictatorial

Civics: civic_acot_phanon_fleet civic_acot_phanon_corps

Ethics: ethic_fanatic_authoritarian ethic_militarist

Species Traits:

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_weapon_type_acot_psionic_weapon_damage_mult modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_weapon_type_light_power_weapon_damage_mult modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_weapon_type_light_power_weapon_fire_rate_mult modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_planet_pops_energy_upkeep_mult modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_planet_pops_food_upkeep_mult modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_planet_districts_hab_mining_acot_sr_dark_energy_upkeep_add modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_planet_districts_rw_industrial_acot_sr_dark_energy_upkeep_add modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:07][modifier.cpp:1916]: mod_shipsize_ion_cannon_hull_mult modifier is used but not localized!

[20:55:30][component.cpp:499]: None of the components in the component set ship_aura_components had a positive AI weight for country United Nations of Earth and ship design Temp Precursor Hyperion

[20:55:30][country.cpp:10937]: invalid component template for ship design "Temp Precursor Hyperion" on set "Ship Aura (Titan)"

Stratergy, I NEED STRATERGY. Theese darn space worms, and that horde, and most awfully, the stupid tempest.

https://preview.redd.it/wiydza80b32e1.png?width=835&format=png&auto=webp&s=f2a00c37921a49faec054681b189972e747fbe33

I have three templates for my pops, Starforged for main (continental) habitability, Cryometal for arctic and Hardened for desert habitability.

The *first* thing I do after colonizing a planet is insantly locking the assembly template to the one that has the highest habitability on the planet.

Can someone explain to me where these guys keep coming from? I'm playing as a Machine Intelligence, and I have a no migrations policy (preset lock). For some reason I have 3 different colonies already presenting with this issue. I really don't mind playing around this but I want to know if I can avoid the game nerfing me for no reason.

Thanks!

Like the title. I have yet to run this, but I wanted to know if the Dragons bred in a citadel count as double, since it’s a different expansion I don’t know if they thought about this. Logically it shouldn’t since they’re organic, but I can’t find anything online confirming this.

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Montu Plays' Stellaris 3.0 Guide Series

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As the title says. Can i wait for them to leave the galaxy before I send it to the shroud/detroy it? Effectively making it a win/win situation?

Okay so, I ask this question because every game, my fleet composition comes down to spamming disruptor corvettes/destroyers/cruisers and nothing else. I even go Galactic Nemesis for Menacing Disruptor Corvettes and I do not make anything else.

I have to ask if I am severely limiting myself or something because this is the single most effective strategy I can do against anything. Battleships, Titans and most Cruisers are simply too cost inefficient and give me too little fleetpower.

This kinda ruins the emersion for me because maybe I want a battleship that can storm through everything like a one ship army or maybe I want artillery battleships, maybe I want Titans because they're cool or maybe I just want to do something other than mass disruptor corvettes every game.

So I gotta ask if there is something I can do that is viable without spamming disruptors. Seriously, Disruptors usually win me the game before the crisis and I don't even stick around to fight the crisis because I have already won and it's a lot of waiting and sleeping