by Eladrin and Petter Nallo Over the past year weve been working on several things in parallel. While PDS Green in Stockholm was building the First Contact Story Pack, our colleagues at PDS Arctic in Ume were working on a major project as well. [previewyoutube=NrWoHmBntTw;full][/previewyoutube] Im extremely pleased to announce that Galactic Paragons, an expansion focusing on leaders and their impact on your empire, will be released alongside Stellaris seventh anniversary on May 9th.
Galactic Paragons is now available to wishlist. Im turning the diary over to Petter Nallo, who directed the development of Galactic Paragons, to explain their vision and provide a list of features.

The Vision of Galactic Paragons

Amidst the great empires of the galaxy, there are luminaries who rise above the masses. They take on many forms: cunning rulers, ruthless warlords, devout prophets, bold explorers, and visionary scientists. These leaders leave indelible imprints on their empires, etching their names into the annals of history and the collective consciousness of the people they ruled. The Galactic Paragons expansion focuses on these extraordinary individuals, seeking to capture the essence of their epochal reigns.

Tell us their stories

The new level up system will allow you to shape your leaders in a whole new way. Pick traits, select between Veteran Classes and find them positions where they may excel. They are also tied to the galaxy in a new way with a home planet, a previous profession and their own ethics. Follow their journeys and witness their unique destinies unfold.

The Council

A new ruling council is introduced, where characters in the highest positions of your empire may take their place. Powerful traits have immense influence over all that lies within your empire's borders. And from here, you can unleash political agendas.

Legendary Leaders

Out there in the void you may discover powerful paragons. These may seek to join your empire depending on your ethics. Here, may be approached by greedy governors who grovel in the dust, cunning spymasters, prophets who disseminate knowledge of the Shroud and so on. But as you explore the galaxy you may also encounter truly legendary beings that may change the core of your empire.

And then the rest

There will be a new origin, several new civics, tradition trees, agendas, council positions and much more. More will be revealed in the near future.

Whats Next

You may notice that May 9th isnt very far away, so well be continuing a twice-a-week dev diary schedule until the anniversary and Galactic Paragons release. There are a lot of features to get through, so be prepared for some longer than usual diaries. This Thursday well explore the Council, Leaders, and Agendas. See you then! Wishlist now!