Psionic Lightning
PsionicsRareShadows of the ShroudPsionic Lightning is a rare tier 5 society technology (Psionics) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Its base cost is 20,000 research. It has no prerequisite technology. It unlocks Psionic Bio-Lightning and Psionic Lightning. Console: research_technology tech_psionic_lightning.
Psionic LightningPsionics· tier 5
20,000What Psionic Lightning unlocks
Everything in the game files that lists this technology as a prerequisite; “condition” marks objects that check for it in their conditions instead.
Arkship Psionic Lightning Batterycondition
How to get Psionic Lightning
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.
It needs no other technology.
- DLC: Shadows of the Shroud
Other names for some empires
technology_swap: the same research shows another name (and sometimes other effects) when its condition holds.
- Psionic Lightning
- Uses bio-ships
In the game
By establishing a temporary psionic connection between one ship and another, a direct charge of mental power can be discharged to devastating effect. Such raw energy is capable of confusing ship systems and influencing the minds of the crew within.
Console command
Typed in the game's console (the ~ key); achievements are off for that game.
research_technology tech_psionic_lightningPsionic Lightning: questions
How do I get Psionic Lightning in Stellaris?
It has no prerequisite: it can be drawn as one of the 3 society research options once tier 5 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. It also has conditions (see Requirements on this page).
What does Psionic Lightning do?
It unlocks Psionic Bio-Lightning (ship component), Psionic Lightning (ship component) and Arkship Psionic Lightning Battery (starbase module).
What is the ID of Psionic Lightning?
The technology's ID is tech_psionic_lightning. To get it with the console: research_technology tech_psionic_lightning (Stellaris 4.5.2).
How much does Psionic Lightning cost?
20,000 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_shroud_tech.txt and localisation/english, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776). Base numbers before empire-size and difficulty modifiers.