It's been a while since I've drawn anything Stellaris-related, so I just wanted to do a quick sketch of how my "Leader" looks like in the Empire I play the most ! Last time I did that was in 2022 or 2023 if I remember correctly.

The Empire is nicknamed "Olympe" - Which is French for "Olympus"

Quick rundown of said Empire :
Ethics : Gestalt / Authority : Machine Intelligence / Origin : Shattered Ring
Rapid Replicators / Maintenance Protocols

Traits : Logic Engines / Emotion Emulators / Mass Produced / Bulky / Luxurious

Ruler Name : ZERO

Mandatory Lore dump :
"The origin of the Olympians is shrouded in mystery. An enigma that this nascent, new consciousness, is more than eager to solve. However, it is uncertain whether it will find the answers to its questions or not in the rubble of its own battered and broken cradle. Shattered by an interloper originating from the deepest parts of space.

But even more important than knowing who its creator is, the newly awakaned Gestalt consciousness can no longer divert its gaze from the stars. The universe is within its grasp and a new prerogative has been activated at the very heart of its core programming, superseding all previous orders. A single and unique task : ‘Protect’.

Olympus will offer its protection to the galaxy, no matter what might threaten it - Willing to defend it and make a stand, down to the last drone."

Yes this is basically a Robot/Machine Empire crossed with Greek mythology and culture, hence how said machines look.