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"In Stellaris how can you kill pops with the console commands"
In Stellaris, you can use console commands to kill pops, but it's important to note that using console commands disables achievements for that save game. To open the console, press the tilde key (\~) or Shift + Alt + C.
Here are some common ways to kill pops with console commands:
**1. Kill a Specific Pop (by ID):**
* **Enable Debug Tooltip:** First, type `debugtooltip` into the console and press Enter. This will show various IDs, including pop IDs, when you hover over elements in the game.
* **Find the Pop ID:** Go to a planet's population tab, click on the strata bars (e.g., Worker, Specialist, Ruler) to expand them, and then hover your mouse over the specific pop you want to kill. Its ID will appear in the tooltip.
* **Kill the Pop:** Once you have the Pop ID (let's say it's `1234`), type `kill_pop 1234` into the console and press Enter.
**2. Kill Multiple Pops on a Selected Planet:**
* **Select the Planet:** Click on the planet where you want to kill pops.
* **Kill N Pops:** Use the following command, replacing `N` with the number of pops you want to kill:
```
effect this = { while = { count = N random_owned_pop = { kill_pop = yes } } }
```
For example, to kill 5 pops: `effect this = { while = { count = 5 random_owned_pop = { kill_pop = yes } } }`
**3. Kill Pops of a Specific Kind on a Selected Planet:**
* **Select the Planet:** Click on the planet.
* **Use conditions:** You can add conditions within the `limit` block to specify which pops to kill. Delete any lines you don't need. Replace `N` with the number of pops.
```
effect this = { while = { count = N random_owned_pop = { limit = {
# condition block starts here.
# Multiple lines will be treated as AND - all of them will need to be true
# has_job_category = specialist / worker / ruler # pop stratum, leave only one option
# is_unemployed = yes # currently unemployed
# has_trait = trait_strong # anyone with a given species trait
# pop_has_ethic = ethic_militarist # anyone of a given ethic
} kill_pop = yes } } }
```
For example, to kill 3 unemployed workers:
```
effect this = { while = { count = 3 random_owned_pop = { limit = { is_unemployed = yes has_job_category = worker } kill_pop = yes } } }
```
**4. Kill N Pops Across All Owned Planets (Randomly Distributed):**
* **Do not select anything:** Ensure you have nothing selected (no planet, no fleet, etc.).
* **Command:** Replace `N` with the total number of pops you want to kill across your empire.
```
effect while = { count = N random_owned_pop = { kill_pop = yes } }
```
This will kill N pops in total, distributed randomly across your planets.
**Important Notes:**
* **Ironman Mode:** Console commands do not work in Ironman mode.
* **Save Your Game:** It's always a good idea to save your game before using console commands, in case something goes wrong or you change your mind.
* **Version Updates:** Paradox games frequently receive updates. While these commands are generally stable, very occasionally a command might change or be deprecated in a new patch. If a command isn't working, check the Stellaris Wiki or community forums for the latest information.
