The phrase usually refers to the sci-fi action-RPG Starcom: Unknown Space (developed by Wx3 Labs). Players ask this when they want to access developer cheats, debug tools, or story-altering commands.
: Deals damage to a specific number of crew members (useful for testing medical builds). World & Narrative SetDifficulty(x)
| Command | Effect on Story | |---------|----------------| | reveal_all | Uncovers every system on the star map, including hidden quest locations (e.g., the Dyson swarm , Anomaly 32 , Void creatures ). | | god_mode | Makes ship invincible — useful for rushing through story battles (e.g., vs. the or Nightborne ). | | unlock_all_tech | Gives all technologies — unlocks story-related modules like the Quantum Resonator (needed for the final rift). | | add_plot_item [name] | Adds story keys (e.g., Ancient Data Core , Void Key , Navigator’s Gem ). Without the right item, certain story paths are blocked. | | complete_current_quest | Instantly finishes your active quest — can break the story if used on multi-stage missions (e.g., “The Architect’s Legacy”). | | set_relation [faction] [value] | Changes faction reputation — affects which endings you can get (e.g., make the Nightborne ally with you instead of fighting). | | spawn_ship [ship_id] | Spawns story-important ships like the Unknown Dreadnought or Guardian of the Rift (for testing dialogues). |
Starcom: Unknown Space is a gem of emergent storytelling and exploration. The console commands are not a crutch for bad design but a tool for replayability. Use them to test ship loadouts, recover from a corrupted save file, or simply to experience the cosmic horror without the resource starvation.
: Manually triggers discovery flags, which can be useful if a mission doesn't progress as expected. Technology & Ship Customization
Unlike many modern space sims that lock down debug tools, Starcom: Unknown Space retains a fully functional developer console. This guide will walk you through how to enable it, every major command, and how to use them safely.
Before you can start typing in god-mode codes, you need to activate the console’s visibility.
: There is currently no direct command to "forget" a single tech; you must edit the save file or use the command to clear all tech first. to use with the All Console Commands / All Research :: Starcom
Using console commands can for your current session and, in some cases, may cause save file instability. It is highly recommended to backup your save files before experimenting with game-altering commands like GiveAllTechs or MarkAllDiscovered . All Console Commands / All Research :: Starcom