Mark of the Instrument
PsionicsRareMark of the Instrument is a rare tier 5 society technology (Psionics) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Its base cost is 60,000 research. It needs Psionic Theory. It unlocks Blessing of the Instrument and Mark of the Instrument. Console: research_technology tech_covenant_instrument.
Mark of the InstrumentPsionics· tier 5
60,000What Mark of the Instrument unlocks
Everything in the game files that lists this technology as a prerequisite; “condition” marks objects that check for it in their conditions instead.
How to get Mark of the Instrument
Research in Stellaris is drawn: each area offers 3 cards at a time, weighted by each technology's draw weight (here 0) and its weight modifiers. Tier 5 opens after 6 tier 4 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.
In the game
We have discovered how to let psionic energy flow through our ships. Armed with this knowledge, we can now imbue our vessels with the powers of our patron.
Console command
Typed in the game's console (the ~ key); achievements are off for that game.
research_technology tech_covenant_instrumentMark of the Instrument: questions
How do I get Mark of the Instrument in Stellaris?
Research Psionic Theory first; then Mark of the Instrument can be drawn as one of the 3 society research options. 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 Mark of the Instrument do?
It unlocks Blessing of the Instrument (ship component) and Mark of the Instrument (ship component).
What is the ID of Mark of the Instrument?
The technology's ID is tech_covenant_instrument. To get it with the console: research_technology tech_covenant_instrument (Stellaris 4.5.2).
How much does Mark of the Instrument cost?
60,000 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.