How to become a galactic emperor in Stellaris

In times of pan-galactic crises, such as the War against the enemies of the collaborating Federations, the Community Galactica can appoint a Galactic Guardian who grants the leader of the most competent empire a set of federal powers. This character and power can be expanded to effectively become a Galactic Emperor and declare an authoritarian government. In this guide, we will discuss all the political steps you can take to become the Galactic Emperor in Stellaris.

To become the Galactic Emperor, your grand strategy must include space conquest and diplomacy. Particularly with the expansion of Nemesis, the game introduces various political structures and power dynamics such as the Galactic Senate, the Council, and the Imperium. So, today we will tell you about the easiest way to become one of them.

How to become a galactic emperor in Stellaris

In order to become Emperor and form your Imperium, you must first be elected as a Galactic Guardian by the Galactic Council in your Community. Galactic communities are formed when at least 3 powerful non-genocidal empires agree to form one.

Once the Galactic Community turns 20, the member empires with the most diplomatic weight can form a Galactic Council. This gives you access to a range of sanctions and allows communities and the Core Council to make reforms during emergencies.

Galactic Guardian

Now that you are part of the Council, you need to complete the Appoint Guardian reform. The move will gain more support and pass easily in the Senate if the crisis that threatens the security of the galaxy continues.

As for the election and appointment of the Guardian, you will need to use your influence in the galaxy to work your way to the Guardian. You will then have access to a number of special powers, including changing the retention limit.

Galactic Imperium and Galactic Emperor

Here is your path to gaining full power and becoming the Galatic Emperor:

1. So, the first step you must take as a Galactic Guardian is to push through the Repeal Guardianship Limitation reform in the Council Senate.
2. Next, you need to complete the Proclamation of the Galactic Empire resolution.
   • This will transform the Galactic Community into a Galactic Empire and you, previously a Guardian, will now take on the role of the Galactic Emperor.
3. Once the Empire is formed, all diplomatic federations in the Community will be disbanded. Your ethics status changes to Fanatical Authoritarian and unlocks the Galactic Sovereign civic.
   • You also gain access to a number of other resolutions and powers in addition to the Guardian’s former powers, such as a session freeze.
4. The Thunderous Applause achievement is unlocked after the successful establishment of the Galactic Empire. It is important to note that you cannot decide to proclaim a Galactic Empire in the event of a War in Heaven between two comparable empires.

This is everything you need to know about creating the Imperium and becoming the Galactic Emperor in Stellaris.