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Psionic Theory

Tier 3 society technology · Psionics
SocietyTier 3PsionicsRare

Psionic Theory is a rare tier 3 society technology (Psionics) in Stellaris 4.5.2. Its base cost is 4,000 research. It has no prerequisite technology. It unlocks Shroud Observatory and leads to 8 technologies. Console: research_technology tech_psionic_theory.

Psionic TheoryPsionics· tier 34,000
Base cost
4,000
Area
Society
Tier
3
Draw weight
65
Path from start
none
ID
tech_psionic_theory

What Psionic Theory does

Modifiers as the game prints them, from the technology's modifier block; then the unlock lines its research card shows.

  • -5%Empire Size from Pops
  • -10%Army Morale Damage Taken

What Psionic 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.

Building · 1

How to get Psionic Theory

Research in Stellaris is drawn: each area offers 3 cards at a time, weighted by each technology's draw weight (here 65) and its weight modifiers. Tier 3 opens after 6 tier 2 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.

Conditions (potential)

What Psionic Theory leads to

Technologies that list it as a prerequisite.

In the game

The mind is in many ways a reflection of the universe itself, a microcosmos. Not all beings will reach this level of insight, but their minds are tools greater than any other.

Console command

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

research_technology tech_psionic_theory
Draw weight script, as in common/technology/00_soc_tech.txt
factor = 0.5
modifier = {
	factor = 0
	has_shroud_dlc = no
	has_ethic = ethic_gestalt_consciousness
}
modifier = {
	factor = 0.5
	is_spiritualist = no
}
modifier = {
	factor = 2
	has_ethic = ethic_fanatic_spiritualist
}
modifier = {
	factor = 2
	any_country = {
		has_origin = origin_mindwardens
		NOT = {
			is_same_value = prev
		}
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = 2
	OR = {
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_maniacal
		}
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_maniacal_2
		}
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_maniacal_3
		}
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = 2
	OR = {
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_psionic
		}
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_chosen
		}
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_composer_chosen
		}
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_instrument_chosen
		}
		has_trait_in_council = {
			TRAIT = leader_trait_whisperers_chosen
		}
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = @federation_perk_factor
	has_federation = yes
	federation = {
		has_federation_perk = rare_tech_boost
		any_member = {
			has_technology = tech_psionic_theory
		}
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = 2
	any_owned_pop_group = {
		is_psionic_species = yes
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = 1.25
	any_owned_pop_group = {
		is_latent_psionic_species = yes
	}
	NOT = {
		any_owned_pop_group = {
			is_psionic_species = yes
		}
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = 2
	has_paragon_dlc = no
	any_owned_leader = {
		has_trait = leader_trait_shroudwalker
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = 0
	AND = {
		is_materialist = yes
		NOR = {
			has_tier1or2or3_in_council = {
				TRAIT = leader_trait_expertise_psionics
			}
			has_councilor = {
				COUNCILOR = councilor_shroudwalker_teacher
			}
			any_owned_pop_group = {
				has_psionic_species_trait = yes
			}
		}
	}
}
modifier = {
	factor = 0
	has_origin = origin_endbringers
}
modifier = {
	factor = @ap_pending_tech_boost
	has_ascension_perk = ap_mind_over_matter
}

Psionic Theory: questions

How do I get Psionic Theory in Stellaris?

It has no prerequisite: it can be drawn as one of the 3 society research options once tier 3 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 Theory do?

It gives -5% Empire Size from Pops and -10% Army Morale Damage Taken. It unlocks Shroud Observatory (building). It leads to Mark of the Composer, Mark of the Cradle, Mark of the Eater, Mark of the Instrument, Mark of the Whisperers, Psionic Barrier and 2 more.

What is the ID of Psionic Theory?

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

How much does Psionic Theory cost?

4,000 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.

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