Stellaris is a PC grand strategy game set in space, where you create a custom empire (choosing species, government type, and ethics), explore the galaxy, colonize planets, and interact with other empires (via diplomacy or war). For PC players who’ve built large space empires, what’s your favorite government type or ethic (e.g., democratic, authoritarian, pacifist, militarist) and why does it fit your playstyle—do you prefer peaceful diplomacy (for pacifist empires) or conquering alien worlds (for militarist empires)? Additionally, the game has events that add story to your empire (e.g., finding ancient alien ruins, dealing with rebellions)—what’s the most memorable event you encountered, and how did it change your empire’s trajectory? Finally, Stellaris’ PC version has many DLCs (like Federations or Nemesis) that add new mechanics (e.g., federations, crises)—do you think the DLCs are essential to enjoy the game fully, and which one adds the most depth to space exploration and empire management?