For the truly brave, you can use complex effect commands to alter structures on the fly.
Example: Instantly upgrade an Attack Moon to its final form.
Example: Add a planetary ring to a Birch World segment.
Note: Requires precise planet ID. Use debugtooltip on the segment, then:
effect = planet_event = id = giga_birch_segment.10
Because Gigastructural Engineering is a mod, it uses its own set of internal IDs. While instant_build works on everything, you often need specific commands to unlock the ability to start the projects.
You cannot build a Birch World or a HRAE-MC without the corresponding Ascension Perk. To unlock all Gigas perks instantly:
Alternatively, use a modded command (if you have UI Overhaul Dynamic): event giga.1 – This triggers a one-time setup event that grants all Gigas perks. stellaris gigastructural engineering console commands
Open the console and type:
| Command | Effect |
| :--- | :--- |
| resources | Gives massive amounts of all basic resources (Energy, Minerals, Food, Consumer Goods, Alloys, Influence, Unity, Strategic Resources). |
| alloys 1000000 | Adds exactly 1,000,000 Alloys. (Replace with any number). |
| influence 10000 | Adds Influence (bypasses the mod’s cap checks). |
| add_situations_resource giga_rework_research 50000 | Adds the custom Giga research points if you use the "Rework" tech system. |
Select it, then:
effect destroy_megastructure = this
Or from anywhere (replace <internal_key>):
effect = every_megastructure_in_galaxy = limit = type = <internal_key> destroy_megastructure = this
The mod includes an integrated cheat menu: For the truly brave, you can use complex
⚠️ This disables achievements (but you’re already using console).
Console commands in Gigastructural Engineering are best used to skip the "grind" and get straight to the spectacle. The mod is designed to be a slow burn of escalating power; commands allow you to fast-forward to the "endgame" content like the Galactic Core Transformation or the Birch World.
The Golden Loadout:
If you just want to have fun, open the console and type:
debugtooltip -> cash 1000000 -> alloys 1000000 -> influence 10000 -> instant_build -> survey
You are now ready to construct a shell around the entire galaxy. Enjoy your ascension.
This report provides a comprehensive guide to using console commands for the Gigastructural Engineering & More mod in Example: Add a planetary ring to a Birch World segment
. These commands are essential for debugging, testing massive megastructures, or bypassing the long build times associated with late-game "giga" projects. Accessing the Console
To use any of these commands, you must be in a non-Ironman single-player game.
How to open: Press the tilde key (~) (located under Esc and above Tab) or use Shift + Alt + C.
Debugging Tool: Type debug_tooltip into the console. Hovering over objects like stars, planets, or ships will reveal their unique internal IDs, which are often required for more advanced mod commands. Spawning Gigastructures
You can instantly spawn specific megastructures by selecting a valid target (like a star) and using the create_megastructure command. General Command Syntax: create_megastructure Common Mod IDs: Matrioshka Brain: create_megastructure matrioshka_brain_0
Alderson Disk: create_megastructure alderson_disk_1 (stage dependent) Attack Moon: create_megastructure attack_moon Galactic Core Commands
The mod adds unique interactions for the center of the galaxy. Use these to unlock or modify the Galactic Core. Guide :: Console Commands and Event Triggers for Mods