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Active Countermeasures

Tier 0 physics technology · Computing
PhysicsTier 0ComputingStarting tech

Active Countermeasures is a tier 0 physics technology (Computing) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Empires start with it. It has no prerequisite technology. It unlocks Sentinel Point-Defense, Sentinel Snapper Gun and Sentinel Spitter Gun and leads to Interlinked Support Systems. Console: research_technology tech_pd_tracking_1.

Active CountermeasuresComputing· tier 0start
Base cost
known at start
Area
Physics
Tier
0
Draw weight
—
Path from start
none
ID
tech_pd_tracking_1

What Active Countermeasures 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 Active Countermeasures

Empires that meet its conditions start with it (start_tech).

What Active Countermeasures leads to

Technologies that list it as a prerequisite.

Other names for some empires

technology_swap: the same research shows another name (and sometimes other effects) when its condition holds.

  • Sentinel Snapper Gun
    • Uses bio-ships

In the game

The best defense is a good offense.

Console command

Typed in the game's console (the ~ key); achievements are off for that game.

research_technology tech_pd_tracking_1

Active Countermeasures: questions

How do I get Active Countermeasures in Stellaris?

Every empire that meets its conditions starts with Active Countermeasures.

What does Active Countermeasures do?

It unlocks Sentinel Point-Defense (ship component), Sentinel Snapper Gun (ship component), Sentinel Spitter Gun (ship component) and Arkship Pd Battery (starbase module). It leads to Interlinked Support Systems.

What is the ID of Active Countermeasures?

The technology's ID is tech_pd_tracking_1. To get it with the console: research_technology tech_pd_tracking_1 (Stellaris 4.5.2).

Source: common/technology/00_phys_weapon_tech.txt and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776). Base numbers before empire-size and difficulty modifiers.

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