Ascension Theory
StatecraftRareAscension Theory is a rare tier 4 society technology (Statecraft) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Its base cost is 10,000 research. It has no prerequisite technology. Console: research_technology tech_ascension_theory.
Ascension TheoryStatecraft· tier 4
10,000What Ascension Theory does
Modifiers as the game prints them, from the technology's modifier block; then the unlock lines its research card shows.
- +1Ascension Perks Unlocked
What Ascension Theory unlocks
Everything in the game files that lists this technology as a prerequisite; “condition” marks objects that check for it in their conditions instead.
Architectural Renaissancecondition- Architectural Renaissance Nomadcondition
- Desperate Measurescondition
- Fortress Proclamationcondition
- Grand Fleetcondition
- Hearts And Mindscondition
- Omnifarious Acquisitioncondition
- Omnifarious Acquisition Nomadcondition
- Scientific Revolutioncondition
- Scientific Revolution Wildernesscondition
- Will To Powercondition
How to get Ascension Theory
Research in Stellaris is drawn: each area offers 3 cards at a time, weighted by each technology's draw weight (here 40) and its weight modifiers. Tier 4 opens after 6 tier 3 technologies of the same area. As a rare technology it is drawn less often, and some rare ones only appear after an event, a relic or a special project.
It needs no other technology.
In the game
Our history is a repeating cycle of dramatic technological, political, and cultural leaps; these leaps are often preceded by periods of upheaval and followed by times of relative stability. By identifying the core, recurring premises of these leaps, we may be able to effectively short-circuit the cycle for our own benefit.
Console command
Typed in the game's console (the ~ key); achievements are off for that game.
research_technology tech_ascension_theoryDraw weight script, as in common/technology/00_soc_tech.txt
factor = 0.5
modifier = {
factor = 0.20
NOR = {
has_modifier = curator_insight
has_trait_in_council = {
TRAIT = leader_trait_curator
}
has_trait_in_council = {
TRAIT = leader_trait_expertise_statecraft
}
}
}
modifier = {
factor = @federation_perk_factor
has_federation = yes
federation = {
has_federation_perk = rare_tech_boost
any_member = {
has_technology = tech_ascension_theory
}
}
}
modifier = {
factor = 0
num_ascension_perk_slots < 6
}Ascension Theory: questions
How do I get Ascension Theory in Stellaris?
It has no prerequisite: it can be drawn as one of the 3 society research options once tier 4 is open. It is a rare technology: its draw weight is low, and some are only offered after an event, a relic or a special project.
What does Ascension Theory do?
It gives +1 Ascension Perks Unlocked. It unlocks Architectural Renaissance (edict), Architectural Renaissance Nomad (edict), Desperate Measures (edict), Fortress Proclamation (edict), Grand Fleet (edict), Hearts And Minds (edict) and 5 more.
What is the ID of Ascension Theory?
The technology's ID is tech_ascension_theory. To get it with the console: research_technology tech_ascension_theory (Stellaris 4.5.2).
How much does Ascension Theory cost?
10,000 society research before modifiers. In game the cost grows with empire size (+0.2% per point above the base, common/defines) and the galaxy's tech cost setting.
Source: common/technology/00_soc_tech.txt and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776). Base numbers before empire-size and difficulty modifiers.