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Corrupted Gems
General Info
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Faction Name | Corrupted Gems |
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Overview
Despite their monstrous appearance and aggressive behavior, these creatures evoke a kind of tragic beauty and compassion, acting more out of fear and confusion than true hostility. The baffling nature of the corruption process, while devastating, greatly enhances the grand story of the Steven Universe saga. Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar masterfully embodies these gems with deep depth, turning the main characters' interactions with them into meaningful lessons of empathy, kindness, and redemption. Indeed, near the story's climax, Steven's ability to heal the damaged gems underscores the show's overarching themes of love and forgiveness.
Overall, the Corrupted Gems are an essential aspect of Steven Universe's world-building, adding complexity, emotional depth, and charming charm to this fascinating story.
History
The origins of this faction date back to the end of the rebellion some five thousand years ago. When the Diamonds lost hope of colonizing Earth, they performed a song that spread across the planet and corrupted every remaining gem on Earth. The corrupted gems were then left in monstrous, unrecognizable forms, their minds transformed into primordial.
The Crystal Gems, a rebel faction fighting for Earth and its life forms, have taken on a mission to contain and stuff these corrupted gems rather than shatter them in hopes of one day healing them. This desire for their redemption was based on the compassionate belief that these gems were victims, like the Earth itself. Over the centuries, countless corrupted gems have been captured and stored in bubbles, kept safe in the Temple of the Crystal Gems.
It wasn't until the appearance of Steven, a human-gem hybrid, that the prospect of healing these damaged gems became a reality. Her unique healing abilities, combined with her unwavering compassion for all beings, resulted in the ultimate cure that restored damaged gems to their original form. It was a turning point in the history of the Corrupted Gems, from a painful past marked by war and corruption to a future filled with hope and redemption.
Whether it's their tragic pasts, horrific altered states, isolation, and eventual healing, the story of the Corrupted Gems presents a compelling story that addresses themes of war, victimization, healing, and redemption. In their own way, damaged gems have become a symbol of resistance to great calamity.
Notable Members
Member #
1
Centipeetle Mother
2
Quartz Monsters
3
Big Bird
4
Heaven Beetle
5
Earth Beetle
6
Invisible Gem Monster
7
Lighthouse Gem Monster
8
Water Bear
9
Crab Gem Monster
10
Desert Glass
11
Slime Gem Monster
12
Ice Monster
13
Watermelon Tourmaline
14
Worm Monster
15
Snow Monster
16
Tongue Monster
17
Cluster Gems
Geography
Set in the depths of a grand canyon, Prime Kindergarten has an eerie, cavernous beauty. The walls are dotted with large empty holes, the remains of gems that were born here. Meanwhile, Beta Kindergarten, located in the desert, is more chaotic. The holes here do not follow a uniform pattern and reflect the hasty and desperate circumstances of its creation.
However, the most intriguing elements of the geography of damaged gems probably lie in the various gem locations around the world. These include the Lunar Sea Peak, the Sky Peak, the Sea Sanctuary, and the Communication Center. Each of these structures has the unmistakable geometric aesthetic of gem architecture and is a prominent relic of the gem's otherworldly origins.
Additionally, these locations often contain valuable natural resources for gemstones, such as shards or orbs. As such, the geography of the Corrupted Gem faction in Steven Universe is diverse and geographically rich, and the landscapes have a subtle backstory.