Stellaris: The Machine Age

The dawn of a new era in galactic exploration is upon us. With your scientists unlocking progressively sophisticated methods of integrating with technology, your civilization is thrust into a realm of unprecedented ethical and social quandaries. The ramifications of swift technological enhancement challenge the biological inhabitants, while the advent of synthetic consciousness provokes profound inquiries into the essence of identity. Simultaneously, a distinctive robotic empire emerges in a modest segment of the galaxy, characterized by individualistic entities governed by a democratically elected regime, steering the destiny of these unique Machines. This epoch is marked by technological marvels, swift societal transformations, and boundless aspirations. However, lurking in the cosmic shadows is an impending menace, a novel danger poised to redefine the fundamental concept of existence.