Stat modifiers

Version

This article has been verified for the current PC version (3.7) of the game.

This page lists all major stat modifiers and what increases or decreases a certain stat.

Stat modifiers affecting armies

Army damage

Source	Army damage (empire)
Killer Microorganism empire modifier	+50%
Eater of Worlds covenant (50 favor)	+50%
Devouring Swarm civic	+40%
Terravore civic	+40%
Fanatic Purifiers civic	+33%
Eater of Worlds covenant	+25%
Warrior Culture civic	+20%
Strength of Legions civic	+20%
Warbots civic	+20%
Private Military Companies civic	+20%
Supremacy tradition tree	+20%
War Drone Campaign edict	+15%
Warlike ruler trait	+10%
Knight Commanders Knightly Duties policy	+10%
Powered Exoskeletons technology	+5%
Minor Artifacts Military Application	+5%

Source	Army damage (general's fleet)
Chosen of the Eater general trait	+30%
Chosen One general trait	+20%
Chosen of the Whisperers general trait	+20%
Butcher general trait	+10%
Mercenary Warrior general trait	+10%
Cyborg general trait	+10%
Chosen of the Composer general trait	+10%
Glory Seeker general trait	+5%
Synthetic general trait	+5%
Erudite general trait	+5%
Armchair Commander general trait	−10%
Erratic Morality Core general trait	−10%

Source	Army damage (species)
Clone Soldier Ascendant trait	+75%
Noxious trait	+50%
Clone Soldier trait	+50%
Very Strong trait	+40%
Juiced Power trait	+40%
Strong trait	+20%
Clone Soldier Descendant trait	+20%
Battle Thralls slavery	+20%
Proles trait	+10%
Cybernetic trait	+10%
Limited Regeneration trait	+10%
Weak trait	−20%

Army upkeep

Source	Army upkeep
Strength of Legions civic	−20%
Warbots civic	−20%
Private Military Companies civic	−20%
Master's Teaching: Warring States edict	−15%
Logistic Understanding ruler trait	−10%
Rules of War resolution 1	+5%
Rules of War resolution 3	+15%

Stat modifiers affecting empire

Anomaly research speed

Source	Anomaly research speed
Carefree scientist trait	+35%
Explorer ruler trait	+33%
Sapient AI Assistant scientist trait	+30%
Scholarium Observer scientist trait	+25%
Curator Archaeology Lab technology	+25%
Custom AI Assistant scientist trait	+15%
Synthetic scientist trait	+15%
Brain Slug Host scientist trait	+15%
Discovery tradition tree	+5%
Paranoid scientist trait	−10%
Traumatized scientist trait	−10%

Available envoys

Source	Available envoys
Fanatic Xenophile ethic	+2
Diplomatic Corps civic	+2
Pompous Purists civic	+2
Empath civic	+2
Public Relations Specialists civic	+2
Shared Destiny ascension perk	+2
Grand Embassy Complex building	+2
Orbital Embassy Complex orbital ring building	+2
Interstellar Assembly (stage IV)	+2
Xenophile ethic	+1
Broken Shackles origin	+1
Delegated Functions civic	+1
Galactic Sovereign civic	+1
Corporate Sovereign civic	+1
Embassy Complex building	+1
Sanctum of the Whisperers building	+1
Bureau of Espionage edict	+1
Observation Instinct edict	+1
Covert Analysis Algorithm edict	+1
Diplomatic Grants edict	+1
Enhanced Surveillance edict	+1
Politics tradition tree	+1
Diplomacy tradition tree finish	+1
The Federation tradition	+1
Universal Compatibility tradition	+1
Double Agents tradition	+1
Autonomous Agents technology	+1
Embodied Dynamism technology	+1
Courtly Knights Knightly Duties policy	+1
Interstellar Assembly (stage II)	+1
Inward Perfection civic	−1

Base intel level

Source	Base intel level
Sentry Array (stage IV)	+40
Sentry Array (stage III)	+30
Sentry Array (stage II)	+20
Sentry Array (stage I)	+10
Bureau of Espionage edict	+10
Observation Instinct edict	+10
Covert Analysis Algorithm edict	+10
Colonial Bureaucracy technology	+10
Galactic Bureaucracy technology	+10
Mind Readers tradition	+10

Claim influence cost

Claims will become free if claim influence cost is successfully reduced to 0.

Source	Claim influence cost
Fanatic Militarist ethic	−20%
Interstellar Dominion ascension perk	−20%
Khan's Throne relic	−20%
Nationalistic Zeal civic	−15%
Militarist ethic	−10%
Expansionist Overtures agenda	−10%
Belligerent diplomatic stance	−10%
Supremacist diplomatic stance	−10%
Interstellar Campaigns technology	−10%
Galactic Campaigns technology	−10%

Diplomatic weight

Source	Diplomatic weight
The Galatron relic	+100%
Rightful Due empire modifier	+50%
Galactic Sovereign civic	+40%
Corporate Sovereign civic	+40%
Interstellar Assembly (stage IV)	+40%
Custodian	+30%
Interstellar Assembly (stage III)	+30%
Cooperative diplomatic stance	+25%
Galactic Contender Ascension Perk	+20%
Interstellar Assembly (stage II)	+20%
Diplomatic Corps civic	+10%
Empath civic	+10%
Public Relations Specialists civic	+10%
Diplomatic Grants edict	+10%
Xeno Diplomacy technology	+10%
Xeno Relations technology	+10%
Diplomacy tradition tree finish	+10%
Politics tradition tree finish	+10%
Blade of the Huntress relic	+10%
Interstellar Assembly (stage I)	+10%
Courtly Knights Knightly Duties policy	+5%
Stuffed Toy empire modifier	+2%
Left the Galactic Community	−25%
Divinity of Life resolution 4 (robot empires)	−25%
isolationist diplomatic stance	−50%

Edict fund

Source	Edict fund
Imperial Cult civic	+100
Executive Vigor ascension perk	+100
Grand Council domination tradition	+50
Harmonious Directives harmony tradition	+50
Flexible Thought Routines synchronicity tradition	+50
Inwards Perfection civic	+50
Subsumed Will civic	+25
OTA Updates civic	+25
Brand Loyalty civic	+25
Charismatic ruler trait	+20
Adaptive Bureaucracy technology	+20
Colonial Bureaucracy technology	+20
Effective Bureaucracy technology	+20
Galactic Bureaucracy technology	+20

Edict upkeep

Source	Edict upkeep
Fanatic Spiritualist ethic	−20%
Cutthroat Politics civic	−20%
Rules of War resolution 5	−20%
Herald Knights Knightly Duties policy	−15%
Spiritualist ethic	−10%
Charismatic ruler trait	−10%
Psionic tradition tree finished	−10%
Psionic Archive relic activation	−10%

Fleet command limit

Source	Fleet command limit
Galactic Force Projection ascension perk	+20
War Games tradition	+20
Doctrine: Space Combat technology	+20
Doctrine: Reactive Formations technology	+20
Doctrine: Interstellar Warfare technology	+20
Doctrine: Fluid Fleet Templates technology	+20
Doctrine: Armada Battle Formation technology	+20
Distinguished Admiralty civic	+10
Destroyers tech	+10
Cruisers tech	+10
Battleships tech	+10
Titans tech	+10
Admiralty Support Staff technology (repeatable 5 times)	+10

Governing ethics attraction

Source	Governing ethics attraction
Empire Capital designation	+100%
Hearts and Minds edict	+100%
One Vision ascension perk	+50%
Information Quarantine edict	+50%
Clone Soldier trait	+50%
Clone Soldier Ascendant trait	+50%
Conformists trait	+30%
Thought Enforcement edict	+25%
Isolationist diplomatic stance	+25%
The Greater Good tradition	+25%
Divine Sovereign civic	+25%
Psionic Archive relic activation	+25%
Conservative trait	+25%
Clone Soldier Descendant trait	+20%
Chosen One ruler trait	+20%
Primordial Dragonslayers empire modifier	+20%
Full Circle empire modifier	+20%
Goes Around, Comes Around empire modifier	+20%
Spurred by the Past empire modifier	+10%
The Gains of Freedom empire modifier	+10%
Psychic ruler trait	+10%
Consumer Goods minor deficit	−25%
Consumer Goods major deficit	−50%
Consumer Goods severe deficit	−75%
Consumer Goods catastrophic deficit	−100%
Deviants trait	−15%

Mercenary enclave capacity

Source	Mercenary enclave capacity
Naval Contractors civic	+2
Defense Privatization resolution 4	+2
Defense Privatization resolution 1	+1
Warrior Culture civic	+1
Barbaric Despoilers civic	+1
Private Military Companies civic	+1
Lord of War ascension perk	+1

Mining station output

Source	Mining station output
Prosperity tradition tree	+20%
Ice Mining Station starbase building	+15%
Space Miner ruler trait	+10%
Machine Intelligence authority	+10%
Zero-G Refineries technology	+10%
Long-Range Mineral Scanners technology	+10%
Mineral Cutting Beams technology	+10%
Autonomous Mining Drones technology	+10%
Nanite Mineral Probes technology	+10%

Monthly unity

Source	Monthly unity
Free From Strife empire modifier	+30%
Fanatic Spiritualist ethic	+20%
Inward Perfection civic	+20%
Beacon of Liberty civic	+15%
One Mind civic	+15%
Unitary Cohesion civic	+15%
Brand Loyalty civic	+15%
Divine Sovereign civic	+10%
Spiritualist ethic	+10%
Corporate authority	+10%
Reformer ruler trait	+10%
Isolationist diplomatic stance	+10%
Rival	+10%
Holy Covenant federation president	+10%
One Vision ascension perk	+10%
Fear Campaign edict	+10%
Ether Drake Trophy relic	+10%
Artisan enclave patron deal	+10%
Primordial Dragonslayers empire modifier	+10%
Full Circle empire modifier	+10%
Goes Around, Comes Around empire modifier	+10%
Spurred by the Past empire modifier	+5%
Oracle empire modifier	+5%
Transcended Consciousness empire modifier	+5%
Radiation-Hardened Components empire modifier	+5%
Defeated Absurdism empire modifier	+5%
Forced Mindfulness empire modifier	+5%
Glory to the Many empire modifier	+5%
Debug Subroutine empire modifier	+5%
The Gains of Freedom empire modifier	+5%
Planetary Unification technology	+5%
Whisperers in the Void covenant	+7%
Whisperers in the Void covenant (50 favor)	+15%
Consumer Goods minor deficit	−15%
Consumer Goods major deficit	−30%
Consumer Goods severe deficit	−45%
Consumer Goods catastrophic deficit	−60%

Naval capacity

Source	Naval capacity
Civilian difficulty	+100%
Cadet difficulty	+50%
Mutual Defense resolution 5	+50%
Mutual Defense resolution 4	+40%
Fanatic Purifiers civic	+33%
Devouring Swarm civic	+33%
Terravore civic	+33%
Determined Exterminator civic	+33%
Mutual Defense resolution 3	+30%
Supremacist diplomatic stance	+20%
Fleet Logistics Corp tradition	+20%
Mutual Defense resolution 2	+20%
A Grand Fleet edict	+20%
Citizen Service civic	+15%
Subspace Ephapse civic	+15%
Naval Contractors civic	+15%
Fleet Organizer ruler trait	+15%
Brain Slug Host ruler trait	+10%
Belligerent diplomatic stance	+10%
Mutual Defense resolution 1	+10%
Master's Teachings: Warring States edict	+10%
Galactic Commerce resolution 2	−10%
Defense Privatization resolution 1	−10%
Galactic Commerce resolution 4	−15%
Rules of War resolution 5	−25%
Defense Privatization resolution 2	−25%
Satrapy	−30%
Scholarium tier 1	−30%
Defense Privatization resolution 3	−40%
Scholarium tier 2	−40%
Scholarium tier 3	−50%
Defense Privatization resolution 4	−60%
Defense Privatization resolution 5	−80%

Research alternatives

Source	Research alternatives
Technocracy civic	+1
Natural Neural Network civic	+1
Static Research Analysis civic	+1
Erudite ruler trait	+1
Scientific Revolution edict	+1
Science Division / Mindlink / Research Path Optimization discovery tradition	+1
Self-Evolving Logic technology	+1
Settled Differences empire modifier	+1
Scholarium	+1
Scholarium Hypotheses trade deal (overlord)	+1
Scholarium Hypotheses trade deal (subject)	−1

Research speed

Source	Research speed (empire)
Scientific Revolution edict	+20%
Scales of the Worm relic activation	+20%
Science Nexus (Stage III)	+15%
Nanite Actuators edict	+10%
Scientific Leap agenda	+10%
Discovery tradition tree finish	+10%
Technological Ascendancy ascension perk	+10%
Reverse-Engineer Arcane Technology minor artifacts action	+10%
Curator enclave research aid deal	+10%
Science Nexus (Stage II)	+10%
The Mirror of Knowledge empire modifier	+10%
Whisperers in the Void covenant (50 favor)	+10%
Fanatic Materialist ethic	+10%
Materialist ethic	+5%
Administrative AI technology	+5%
Positronic AI technology	+5%
New Numbers technology	+5%
Research Cooperative federation level 2	+5%
Miniature Galaxy relic	+5%
Science Nexus (Stage I)	+5%
Radiation-Hardened Components empire modifier	+5%
The Singularity Processor empire modifier	+5%
Spurred by the Past empire modifier	+5%
Full Circle empire modifier	+5%
Goes Around, Comes Around empire modifier	+5%
Whisperers in the Void covenant	+5%
Ministry of Science holding	+3%

Source	Research speed (scientist area)
Chosen of the Whisperers scientist trait	+25%
Chosen One scientist trait	+20%
Chosen of the Composer scientist trait	+15%
Chosen of the Instrument scientist trait	+15%
Curator scientist trait	+15%
Psychic scientist trait	+10%
Shroud-Touched scientist trait	+10%
Scholarium Investigator scientist trait	+10%
Spark of Genius scientist trait	+10%
Brain Slug Host scientist trait	+10%
Sapient AI Assistant scientist trait	+10%
Custom AI Assistant scientist trait	+5%
Maniacal scientist trait	+5%
Cunning scientist trait	+5%
Cyborg scientist trait	+5%
Synthetic scientist trait	+5%
Erudite scientist trait	+5%
Paranoid scientist trait	−5%
Traumatized scientist trait	−10%

Research station output

Source	Research station output
Unchained Knowledge resolution 5	+50%
Unchained Knowledge resolution 4	+40%
Unchained Knowledge resolution 3	+30%
Unchained Knowledge resolution 2	+20%
Databank Uplink tradition	+20%
Zero-G Laboratories technology	+10%
Miniature Containment Fields technology	+10%
Quantum Probes technology	+10%
Autonomous Station Protocols technology	+10%
Multi-Dimensional Analysis technology	+10%
Unchained Knowledge resolution 1	+10%
Scholarium Processors trade deal (overlord)	+10%
Scholarium Processors trade deal (subject)	−5%

Starbase capacity

Source	Starbase capacity
Strategic Coordination Center (stage III)	+6
Grasp the Void ascension perk	+5
Trading Posts civic	+4
Strategic Coordination Center (stage II)	+4
Fortify the Border edict	+2
Unyielding tradition tree	+2
Fortress Doctrine tradition tree	+2
Stellar Expansion technology	+2
Manifest Destiny technology	+2
Strategic Coordination Center (stage I)	+2
Interstellar Expansion technology (repeatable 5 times)	+1

Starbase influence cost

Source	Starbase influence cost
Devouring Swarm civic	−50%
Fanatic Xenophobe ethic	−40%
Determined Exterminator civic	−30%
Xenophobe ethic	−20%
Interstellar Dominion ascension perk	−20%
Expansionist ruler trait	−15%
Reach for the Stars	−10%

War exhaustion gain

Source	War exhaustion gain
Crisis level 2	−75%
Never Surrender tradition	−25%
Gestalt Consciousness ethic	−20%
Nationalistic Zeal civic	−20%
Supremacist diplomatic stance	−20%
Rules of War resolution 5	−20%
Rules of War resolution 4	−15%
Rules of War resolution 3	−10%
Belligerent diplomatic stance	−10%
Interstellar Campaigns technology	−10%
Galactic Campaigns technology	−10%
Media Conglomerate civic	−5%
Rules of War resolution 2	−5%

Codebreaking

Source	Codebreaking
Bureau of Espionage edict	+2
Observation Instinct edict	+2
Covert Analysis Algorithm edict	+2
Quantum Hacking technology	+2
Simulated Social Engineering technology	+2
Quasi-Dimensional Reflection technology	+2
Shrouded Communications tradition	+2
Imperial Security Directorate resolution	+2
Whisperers in the Void covenant (50 favor)	+2
Whisperers in the Void covenant	+1
Cutthroat Politics civic	+1
Shadow Council civic	+1
Static Research Analysis civic	+1
Criminal Heritage civic	+1
Ruthless Competition civic	+1
Subterfuge tradition tree	+1
Operational Security tradition	+1
Defeated Absurdism empire modifier	+1
Inward Perfection civic	−1

Encryption

Source	Encryption
Imperial Security Directorate resolution	+4
Gestalt Consciousness ethic	+2
Enigmatic Engineering ascension perk	+2
Shrouded Communications tradition	+2
Quantum Firewalls technology	+2
Simultaneous-Collapse Storage technology	+2
Negative-Time Keys technology	+2
Inward Perfection civic	+1
Pooled Knowledge civic	+1
Introspective civic	+1
Tracking Implants edict	+1
Thought Enforcement edict	+1
Enhanced Surveillance edict	+1
Information Security tradition	+1
Chosen of the Whisperers ruler trait	+1
Asteroid Encryption empire modifier	+1

Stat modifiers affecting leaders

Leader experience gain

Source	Leader experience gain (empire)
Transcendent Learning ascension perk	+50%
Chosen of the Composer ruler trait	+30%
Skill Development agenda	+25%
Education Campaign edict	+25%
Learning Campaign edict	+25%
Machine Learning Campaign edict	+25%
Synthetic tradition tree	+25%
Polytechnic Education tradition	+25%
Neural Tissue Engineering technology	+25%
Eye For Talent ruler trait	+20%
Pooled Knowledge civic	+10%
Factory Overclocking civic	+10%
Ruthless Competition civic	+10%
Minor Artifacts Peaceful Application	+10%

Source	Leader experience gain (species)
Quick Learners trait	+25%
Uplifted trait	+25%
Learning Algorithms trait	+25%
Gene Mentorship trait	+25%
Slow Learners trait	−25%
Repurposed Hardware trait	−25%
Neural Limiters trait	−25%
Conservative trait	−33%

Leader level cap

Source	Leader level cap
Enhanced Memory trait	+2
Elevated Synapses trait	+2
Transcendent Learning ascension perk	+2
Capacity Boosters leader enhancement policy	+2
Selected Lineages leader enhancement policy	+1
Meritocracy civic	+1
Pooled Knowledge civic	+1
Factory Overclocking civic	+1
Ruthless Competition civic	+1
Talented trait	+1
Erudite trait	+1
Eye For Talent ruler trait	+1
Chosen of the Composer ruler trait	+1
Synthetic tradition tree	+1
Polytechnic Education tradition	+1
Mind and Body tradition	+1
Neural Tissue Engineering technology	+1
The Collective Self technology	+1
Embodied Dynamism technology	+1
Neural Limiters trait	−1

Leader lifespan

Source	Leader lifespan (empire)
Chosen of the Composer ruler trait	+50
Zro Addatives edict	+30
Mind and Body tradition	+20
Cloned Organs tradition	+20
Javorian Pox Sample relic	+20
Capacity Boosters Leader Enhancement policy	+20
Composer of Strands covenant (50 favor)	+20
Ageless empire modifier	+10
Selected Lineages Leader Enhancement policy	+10
Vitality Boosters technology	+10
Inoculated Population empire modifier	+10
Composer of Strands covenant	+10

Source	Leader lifespan (species)
Necrophage trait	+80
Lithoid trait	+50
Exotic Metabolism trait	+50
Robust trait	+50
Cybernetic trait	+40
Irradiated trait	+30
Survivor trait	+10
Limited Regeneration trait	+10
Not of this World trait	−10
Augmented Intelligence trait	−10
Crafted Smiles trait	−10
Dedicated Miner trait	−10
Expressed Tradition trait	−10
Farm Appendages trait	−10
Gene Mentorship trait	−10
Juiced Power trait	−10
Low Maintenance trait	−10
Spliced Adaptability trait	−10
Technical Talent trait	−10
Elevated Synapses trait	−30
Pre-Planned Growth trait	−30
Excessive Endurance trait	−30
Clone Soldier trait	−40

Leader upkeep

Source	Leader upkeep
Feudal Society civic (leader assigned)	None
Eager leader trait	−50%
Newboot leader trait	−50%
Delegated Functions civic	−25%
Kinship tradition	−20%
Synchronized Agents tradition	−20%
The Collective Self technology	−10%
Embodied Dynamism technology	−10%
Minor Artifacts Peaceful Application	−10%
Galactic Commerce resolution 5	+50%

Stat modifiers affecting pops

Citizen pop happiness

As the name implies, citizen pop happiness applies only to pops with Full Citizenship rights.

Source	Citizen pop happiness
Idealistic Foundation civic	+10%
Inward Perfection civic	+5%
Media Conglomerate civic	+5%
Native Privilege agenda	+5%

Mechanical pop assembly speed

Source	Mechanical pop assembly speed
Isolated Contingency Core relic	+100%
Rapid Replicator civic	+20%
Mechanist origin	+15%
Micro-Replicators technology	+10%
Self-Assembling Components technology	+10%
Hotjoin protocols tradition	+10%
Secrets of the Vultaum empire modifier	+5%
Energy minor deficit	−10%
Energy major deficit	−20%
Divinity of Life resolution 3	−25%
Energy severe deficit	−33%
Energy catastrophic deficit	−50%

Pop consumer goods upkeep

Source	Pop consumer goods upkeep
Environmentalist civic	−20%
Conservationist trait	−10%
Low Maintenance trait	−10%
Merchant of Numa governor trait	−10%
Divinity of Life resolution 5	−10%
Cheap Thrills empire modifier	−10%
Recycling Campaign edict	−10%
Improved Energy Initiative edict	−5%
Numistic Visualization edict	−5%
Ecological Protection resolution 1	−5%
Divinity of Life resolution 2	−5%
Minor Artifacts Peaceful Application	−5%
Galactic Trade Organization resolution	+5%
Wasteful trait	+10%

Pop growth from immigration

Source	Pop growth from immigration
Land of Opportunity edict	+25%
Starborn trait	+25%
Nomadic trait	+15%
Double Jointed trait	+15%
Corvée System civic	+15%
Free Haven civic	+15%
Sedentary trait	−15%
Bulky trait	−15%

Pop growth speed

Source	Pop growth speed (empire)
Hive Mind authority	+25%
Fanatic Xenophobe ethic	+20%
Composer of Strands covenant (50 favor)	+20%
Holy Covenant federation level 5	+15%
Xenophobe ethic	+10%
Inward Perfection civic	+10%
A New Generation agenda	+10%
Nutritional Plenitude edict	+10%
Expanded Breeding Program edict	+10%
Genome Mapping technology	+10%
Cloning technology	+10%
The Last Baol relic	+10%
A New Life tradition	+10%
Artisan enclave festival deal	+10%
Composer of Strands covenant	+10%
Fertility Preacher ruler trait	+5%
Chosen of the Composer governor trait	+5%
Ecological Protection resolution 5	+5%
Inoculated Population empire modifier	+5%
Secrets of the Irassians empire modifier	+5%
Machine Intelligence authority	−50%

Source	Pop growth speed (species)
Docile Livestock trait	+30%
Fertile trait	+30%
Pre-Planned Growth trait	+30%
Exotic Metabolism trait	+25%
Nivlac trait	+15%
Rapid Breeders trait	+10%
Slow Breeders trait	−10%
Void Dwellers trait	−10%
Lithoid trait	−25%
Brain Slug Host trait	−25%
Vat-Grown trait	−25%
Necrophage trait	−75%

Pop housing usage

Source	Pop housing usage
Displacement purge type	−50%
Communal trait	−10%
Fertile trait	−10%
Vat-Grown trait	−10%
Double Jointed trait	−10%
Pre-Planned Growth trait	−10%
Social Pheromones trait	−5%
Noxious trait	+10%
Solitary trait	+10%
Bulky trait	+10%

Resources from jobs

Source	Resources from jobs (empire)
Civilian difficulty	+100%
Cadet difficulty	+50%
Galactic Commerce resolution 5	+10%
The Gains of Freedom empire modifier	+10%
Instrument of Desire covenant (50 favor)	+10%
Instrument of Desire covenant	+5%
Prosperity tradition tree finish	+5%
Synthetic Thought Patterns Synthetic Thought Patterns technology	+5%
Collective Production Methods Synthetic Thought Patterns technology	+5%
Resource Processing Algorithms Synthetic Thought Patterns technology	+5%
Chosen of the Composer governor trait	+5%
Exotic Gases minor deficit	−5%
Rare Crystals minor deficit	−5%
Volatile Motes minor deficit	−5%
Energy catastrophic deficit	−10%
Exotic Gases major deficit	−10%
Rare Crystals major deficit	−10%
Volatile Motes major deficit	−10%
Exotic Gases severe deficit	−15%
Rare Crystals severe deficit	−15%
Volatile Motes severe deficit	−15%
Exotic Gases catastrophic deficit	−20%
Rare Crystals catastrophic deficit	−20%
Volatile Motes catastrophic deficit	−20%

Source	Resources from jobs (species)
Serviles trait	+10%
Efficient Processors trait	+5%
Nerve Stapled trait	+5%
Robust trait	+5%
Excessive Endurance trait	+5%
Zombie trait	−25%
Chamical Bliss living standards	−60%
Pop is enslaved	−60%

Slave pop resource output

Source	Slave pop resource output
Chosen of the Instrument governor trait	+30%
Slaver Guilds civic	+10%
Indentured Assets civic	+10%
Slave Optimization agenda	+10%
Extended Shifts edict	+10%
Iron Fist governor trait	+10%
Workplace Motivators tradition	+5%

Stat modifiers affecting ships

Sensor range

Source	Sensor range
Chosen of the Whisperers admiral trait	+3
Scout admiral trait	+1
Bulwark Watcher admiral trait	+1
Crystalline Sensors edict	+1
Extensive Sensor Searches edict	+1
Sight Beyond Sight edict	+1
The Surveyor relic	+1
Rare Crystals minor deficit	−1
Rare Crystals major deficit	−1
Rare Crystals severe deficit	−2
Rare Crystals catastrophic deficit	−3

Ship build cost

Source	Ship build cost
Devouring Swarm civic	−25%
Terravore civic	−25%
Fanatic Purifiers civic	−15%
Determined Exterminator civic	−15%
Chosen of the Eater governor trait	−15%
Military Pioneer ruler trait	−10%
Retired Fleet Officer governor trait	−10%
AI-Aided Design governor trait	−10%
Fleet Expansion agenda	−10%
Master Shipwrights tradition	−10%

Ship build speed

Source	Ship build speed
Megs Shipyard (stage III)	+100%
Megs Shipyard (stage II)	+66%
Crisis level 3	+50%
Megs Shipyard (stage I)	+33%
Master Shipwrights tradition	+25%
Martial Alliance federation	+25%
Chosen of the Eater governor trait	+25%
Fleet Expansion agenda	+20%
Declare Crisis resolution	+20%
Retired Fleet Officer governor trait	+20%
AI-Aided Design governor trait	+20%
Chosen of the Eater ruler trait	+15%
Military Pioneer ruler trait	+10%
Fleet Supremacy edict	+10%
Refit Standards technology	+10%
Salvager enclave deal	+10%

Ship fire rate

Source	Ship fire rate (empire)
No Retreat War Doctrine policy	+33%
Fanatic Purifiers civic	+33%
Devouring Swarm civic	+33%
Terravore civic	+33%
Determined Exterminator civic	+33%
Fanatic Militarist ethic	+20%
Eater of Worlds covenant (50 favor)	+15%
Militarist ethic	+10%
Distinguished Admiralty civic	+10%
Overwhelming Force tradition	+10%
Martial Alliance federation level 3	+10%
Knight Commanders Knightly Duties policy	+10%
Eater of Worlds covenant	+7%
Command Matrix technology	+5%
Alloys major deficit	−33%
Progenitor Hive origin	−50%
Alloys severe deficit	−66%
Alloys catastrophic deficit	−99%

Source	Ship fire rate (admiral's fleet)
Ascendant Clone Army Admiral admiral trait	+35%
Clone Army Admiral admiral trait	+25%
Descendant Clone Army Admiral admiral trait	+25%
Dragonslayer admiral trait	+10%
Hell's Heart admiral trait	+10%
Mercenary Warrior admiral trait	+10%
Erudite admiral trait	+10%
Synthetic admiral trait	+10%
Aggressive admiral trait	+5%
Brain Slug Host admiral trait	+5%
Cunning admiral trait	+5%
Nervous admiral trait	−10%
Unstable Code Base admiral trait	−10%

Ship upkeep

Source	Ship upkeep
Crisis level 5	−30%
Yuht Cryo Core relic activation	−20%
A Grand Fleet edict	−20%
Fleet Supremacy edict	−10%
Fleet Logistics Corp tradition	−10%
Sanctum of the Eater building	−10%
Declare Crisis resolution	−10%
Chosen of the Eater ruler trait	−10%
Logistic Understanding ruler trait	−5%
Fleet Expansion agenda	−5%
Refit Standards technology	−5%
Mutual Defense resolution 1	+5%
Mutual Defense resolution 2	+10%
Mutual Defense resolution 3	+15%
Mutual Defense resolution 4	+20%
Mutual Defense resolution 5	+25%

Ship weapons damage

Source	Ship weapons damage (empire)
Crisis level 4	+50%
Determined Exterminator civic	+25%
Khan's Throne relic activation	+20%
Psionic Archive relic activation	+20%
Warlike ruler trait	+5%
Energy minor deficit	−20%
Energy major deficit	−40%
Energy severe deficit	−60%
Energy catastrophic deficit	−80%

Source	Ship weapons damage (admiral's fleet)
Chosen of the Eater admiral trait	+40%
Chosen One admiral trait	+20%
Cyborg admiral trait	+10%
Psychic admiral trait	+10%
Hell's Heart admiral trait	+10%
Unyielding admiral trait	+5%

Sublight speed

Source	Sublight speed (empire)
Extradimensional Warlock relic	+30%
Blade of the Huntress relic activation	+25%
Rapid Deployment War Doctrine policy	+25%
Subspace Ephapse civic	+20%
Eager Explorers civic	+15%
Exotic Gases as Fuel edict	+15%
Strategic Coordination Center (stage III)	+15%
Strategic Coordination Center (stage II)	+10%
Strategic Coordination Center (stage I)	+5%
Asteroid Thrusters empire modifier	+5%
Energy minor deficit	−20%
Exotic Gases minor deficit	−20%
Progenitor Hive lost capital	−30%
Energy major deficit	−40%
Exotic Gases major deficit	−40%
Progenitor Hive origin	−50%
Energy severe deficit	−60%
Exotic Gases severe deficit	−60%
Energy catastrophic deficit	−80%
Exotic Gases catastrophic deficit	−80%

Source	Sublight speed (admiral's fleet)
Chosen of the Instrument admiral trait	+40%
Foredoomed to a Rendezvous admiral trait	+25%
Gale Speed admiral trait	+20%
Aggressive admiral trait	+10%
Scout admiral trait	+10%
Dragonslayer admiral trait	+10%
Hell's Heart admiral trait	+10%
Lethargic admiral trait	−10%

Survey speed

Source	Survey speed
Chosen One scientist trait	+50%
Towel-Bearer scientist trait	+50%
Chosen of the Composer scientist trait	+25%
Psychic scientist trait	+25%
Curator scientist trait	+25%
Roamer scientist trait	+25%
Cataloguer scientist trait	+25%
Sapient AI Assistant scientist trait	+20%
Scholarium Explorer scientist trait	+20%
Brain Slug Host scientist trait	+15%
Custom AI Assistant scientist trait	+10%
Shroud-Touched scientist trait	−20%

Stat modifiers affecting worlds

Building and district cost

Source	Building and district cost
Functional Architecture civic	−15%
Constructobot civic	−15%
Architectural Sense ruler trait	−10%
Architectural Interest governor trait	−10%
Standard Construction Templates tradition	−10%
Master's Teachings: The Greater Good edict	−10%
Subterranean origin	+10%

Clear blocker cost

Source	Clear blocker cost
Nanite Entity governor trait	−40%
Domination tradition tree	−33%
Mastery of Nature ascension perk	−33%
Volatile Land Clearance edict	−25%
Environmental Engineer governor trait	−25%
Bulldozer governor trait	−25%
World Shaper ruler trait	−15%
Volatile Motes minor deficit	+20%
Volatile Motes major deficit	+40%
Volatile Motes severe deficit	+60%
Volatile Motes catastrophic deficit	+80%

Colony development speed

Source	Colony development speed
Habitat	+200%
Evacuation Protocols edict	+100%
AI-controlled Colony Ships technology	+50%
Self-Aware Colony Ships technology	+50%
Ceramo-Metal Infrastructure technology	+25%
Durasteel Infrastructure technology	+25%
Expansion tradition tree	+25%
Frontier Spirit ruler trait	+25%
Expansionist diplomatic stance	+15%

Habitability

Source	Habitability (empire)
Ecological Protection resolution 5	+15%
Environmental Diversification tradition	+10%
Ecological Protection resolution 4	+10%
Ecological Protection resolution 3	+5%
Ascetic civic	+5%
Atmospheric Filtering technology	+5%
Hostile Environment Adaptation technology	+5%
Foreign Soil Enrichment technology	+5%
Eco-Integration Studies technology	+5%
Integrated Cybernetics technology	+5%
Industrial Development resolution 1	−2%
Industrial Development resolution 2	−5%
Industrial Development resolution 3	−10%
Industrial Development resolution 4	−20%
Industrial Development resolution 5	−25%

Source	Habitability (species)
Mechanical trait	+200%
Machine trait	+200%
Lithoid trait	+50%
Nivlac trait	+50%
Robust trait	+30%
Excessive Endurance trait	+30%
Cybernetic trait	+20%
Clone Soldier Ascendant trait	+20%
Extremely Adaptive trait	+20%
Spliced Adaptability trait	+20%
Adaptive trait	+10%
Starborn trait	+10%
Bioadaptability trait	+10%
Nonadaptive trait	−10%

Happiness

Source	Happiness
Artisan enclave festival deal	+15%
Peace Festivals edict	+10%
Chosen of the Instrument ruler trait	+10%
The Gains of Freedom empire modifier	+10%
Ether Drake Trophy relic activation	+10%
Faction approval 80-10	+10%
Ecological Protection resolution 5	+10%
Ecological Protection resolution 4	+5%
Improved Working Environment edict	+5%
A New Generation agenda	+5%
Champion of the People ruler trait	+5%
Sanctum of the Instrument building	+5%
Minor Artifacts Peaceful Application	+5%
Technology of the Divine empire modifier	+5%
A Life Worthwhile empire modifier	+5%
Cheap Thrills empire modifier	+5%
Spurred by the Past empire modifier	+5%
Full Circle empire modifier	+5%
Goes Around, Comes Around empire modifier	+5%
Faction approval 60-79	+5%
Stuffed Toy empire modifier	+2%
Consumer Goods minor deficit	−5%
Enhanced Surveillance edict	−10%
Thought Enforcement edict	−10%
Tracking Implants edict	−10%
Residence species rights	−10%
Population Controls Enabled species rights	−10%
Faction approval 20-39	−10%
Consumer Goods major deficit	−10%
Consumer Goods severe deficit	−15%
Consumer Goods catastrophic deficit	−20%
Galactic Commerce resolution 5	−25%
Faction approval 0-19	−40%

Planetary ascension effects

Source	Planetary ascension effects
Ascensionists civic	+25%
Elevational Contemplations civic	+25%
Elevational Hypotheses civic	+25%
Harmony tradition tree	+25%
Synchronicity tradition tree	+25%
Holy Covenant federation level 3	+20%

Planetary build speed

Source	Planetary build speed
Architectural Renaissance edict	+100%
Construction Templates technology	+50%
Nanite Entity governor trait	+40%
Standard Construction Templates tradition	+25%
Assembly Patterns technology	+25%
Assembly Algorithms technology (repeatable 5 times)	+10%
Master's Teachings: The Greater Good edict	+10%
Industrial Development resolution 3	+10%
Secrets of the First League empire modifier	+10%
Architectural Sense ruler trait	+10%
Architectural Interest governor trait	+10%
Brain Slug Host governor trait	+10%
Ecological Protection resolution 2	−5%
Subterranean origin	−10%
Ecological Protection resolution 3	−15%

Stability

Source	Stability
Civilian difficulty	+20
Cadet difficulty	+10
Chosen One governor trait	+10
Oracle governor trait	+10
Ether Drake Trophy relic activation	+10
Fanatic Pacifist ethic	+10
Pacifist ethic	+5
Police State civic	+5
Shared Burdens civic	+5
Information Quarantine edict	+5
Utopian Dream tradition	+5
Collective Reasoning tradition	+5
The Greater Good resolution 5	+5
Psionic Archive relic activation	+5
Chosen of the Instrument governor trait	+5
Deep Space Black Site starbase building (system)	+5
Bulwark subject (relay network)	+5
Networked Dominance Relay Network edict (relay network)	+3
Stuffed Toy empire modifier	+1
Whisperers in the Void covenant	−3
Scales of the Worm relic activation	−5
Whisperers in the Void covenant (50 favor)	−7
Progenitor Hive lost capital	−10

Trade value

Source	Trade value
Civilian difficulty	+100%
Cadet difficulty	+50%
Galactic Commerce resolution 5	+25%
Defense Privatization resolution 5	+25%
Fanatic Xenophile ethic	+20%
Trade League federation level 5	+20%
Galactic Commerce resolution 4	+20%
Defense Privatization resolution 4	+20%
Chosen of the Instrument ruler trait	+15%
Trade League federation level 4	+15%
Galactic Commerce resolution 3	+15%
Defense Privatization resolution 3	+15%
Predictive trading Algorithms empire modifier	+15%
Fully Streamlined Logistics empire modifier	+12%
Streamlined Logistics empire modifier	+10%
Xenophile ethic	+10%
Free Traders civic	+10%
Investor ruler trait	+10%
Enclave Trader governor trait	+10%
Merchant of Numa governor trait	+10%
Mercantile diplomatic stance	+10%
Marketplace of Better Ideas tradition	+10%
Mercantile tradition tree tradition tree finish	+10%
Sanctum of the Instrument building	+10%
Trade League federation level 3	+10%
Galactic Commerce resolution 2	+10%
Defense Privatization resolution 2	+10%
Galactic Trade Organization resolution	+10%
Import / Export agenda	+5%
Trade League federation level 2	+5%
Numistic Data Modeling technology	+5%
Flourishing Trade empire modifier	+15%
Galactic Commerce resolution 1	+5%
Defense Privatization resolution 1	+5%
Galactic Mobilization resolution	−5%

References

Game concepts