Shelled

Biological species trait

3 points

Biological

LithoidBioGenesis

Shelled is a biological species trait in Stellaris 4.5.2 that costs 3 trait points. It is for Biological and Lithoid species and can be picked when a species is created. It gives -30% Pop Housing Usage and +10% Habitability. Opposite of Nonadaptive, Adaptive, Extremely Adaptive, Robust and 3 more.

Cost: 3
At species creation: yes
Random species: yes
Species: Biological, Lithoid
ID: trait_shelled

What Shelled does

Modifier lines by where they apply, as the game prints them; then the trait's own effect text.

Species

-30%Pop Housing Usage
+10%Habitability

Opposite traits

A species cannot have this trait together with any of these.

Who can take it

Species classes: MOL, NECROID

When modification offers it

species_potential_add and species_possible_add: when genetic or robotic modification shows and allows the trait (the wording is ours).

Any of
- Requires the Gene Tailoring Technology.
- Can add or remove phenotype traits
  - from
    - Tradition: Unnatural Selection

In the game

Whether naturally grown or found by chance (or design), this species carries their homes with them. These shells provide a protective sanctuary, ensuring there is always a place to rest for the night.

Shelled: questions

How many trait points does Shelled cost?

Shelled costs 3 trait points (common/traits, Stellaris 4.5.2).

What traits are opposite to Shelled?

Nonadaptive, Adaptive, Extremely Adaptive, Robust, Adaptive, Communal and Spatial Mastery: a species cannot have both.

Can I pick Shelled at species creation?

Yes, for Biological and Lithoid species.

What is the ID of Shelled?

trait_shelled

Source: common/traits/15_biogenesis_species_traits.txt, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776).