Gem Castes & Types - Gem's role within their society

[Ignis]

Aura Quartz
Overview/Appearance: The Aura Quartz, an beautiful variation of the Quartz's, is a metal infused gem that is 6-7ft tall with long, multicolored hair. Whilst they share similar appearance with the typical quartz, the Aura variation is built more masculine, athletic mostly, only keeping this feature to appear intimidating but as a result are built to be "hard-core" and "extreme" soldiers, more or less built to be the better of soldiers. They are known, however, to be spiritually guided and guiding, healing others and uplifting them and their personality to the extent they bring happiness and joy whoever they meet and wherever they go, but are built for war as said. Granted they aren't exactly used for battle, they are crafted with infused metals that allow them to be more durable and are capable of forming weapons, particularly swords and axes and even parma's (small shields), out of the metal they are infused with, but takes away durability. They can be seen dual wielding their metallic weapon and the weapon gifted to them after their creation, and have been known as calm and skilled in close-quarters combat if not frenzied.

There is always that limit. Certain Aura's have been known to go berserk during combat almost becoming animal until sated, although they are a joyous and spiritual, they seem to go into this animal-like state when enough pain, stress and anger is induced unto them. In this state they cannot tell friend from foe unless they can recognize a fellow Aura, however other gems including different Quartz's will not be iidentified as ally. However, most Aura Quartz don't have this and tend to be mild-tempered and calm, patient and unafraid of what could happen however fair and firm.

Generally, different types of Aura's are used in multitudes of ranks and occupations, from politics to war, from being teachers to officers or guards, and from being assassins to the engineer; it simply varies on the Aura variety. Most are used for combat and resonance and are loyal to the Diamonds, however do not share most ideas with them declaring that the Aura (themselves) are abberant compared to many. They prefer not to partake in war, however most do for the honor of their home and their fellow gems. However not many exist to begin with, and for there to even a small group is extremely rare.

Job/Occupation: Originally they war purposed for war, however they are nowadays known to be mentors towards those thrown into squads of gems, partake politics and used as bodyguards, etc. Mainly war and mentoring.

Race Number: (Amount of Auras alive) Very few exist, and what amount does exist remain in tight-knit parties or squads, wanting to keep one another alive for the next day.

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Aura Quartz Type Variants and descriptions
Note: The color and looks of these Quartz's is not on point, as all gems can come in different shapes and sizes, but their appearance is what the kind as an entirety have chosen for a set appearance. Sure, some can change their looks, but most simply look alike, aside a few minor details that is.
However, these gems are not that numerous, and the more dangerous the gem, the less there will be. Just like the more peaceful the more numerous.

1. Aqua Aura: Known to be the calmest and most gentle, the Aqua Aura Quartz has similar power to the Sapphire, however they not only control water, they can freeze it and control ice as well; however limited to either elemental capability. The reason being is because they, instead of having full power to ice or water, have been given both elements but halved on either side as to not overload the gentle gem with power that could harm them. They can make ice spears and blades, whilst they can make water pillars and hands to crush/grab foes to get the upper hand, however are too kind to fight, so they are more healers.

They are well known for advising teams and individuals alike, having great communication and giving the sense of empowerment to others so they may reach a higher self when times are rough. This makes them more medics and useful in politics, and have been known to been on the sides of higher-up gems to help keep calmness about.

They can heal others wounds and emotions, a unique gift, as they are more concentrated on the peace and well being of others. They can help release stress and anxiety by reaching the spiritual energy of another and simply expel such things from the body, mind and soul.

Another unique trait is divination, they can meditate and reach a higher plane to tell a distant future or connect with each other across land and planet, granted this requires a very strong link with another, it isn't impossible but rather draining. The Aqua Aura are used as field medics but will not fight, even if forced to, as again they are extremely peaceful, and emotional; the Aqua are also knowm to be very shy but complete their duty as well.

They are a lighter blue with different shaded specks along their bodies and prefer wearing comfortable and light clothing. Their hair is a fluffy icy-blue that drapes down the back and can cover the eyes.

As stated above, so not to get confused, Aqua Aura are utilized as either Field Medics or stress relievers in politics (no sexual theme in that at all). They are the most numerous of the Aura Quartz since they could pose no real threat. However there has been very few who show violence in the past, but were never recorded.

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2. Angel/"Opal" Aura: An tactical gem, so to say, the Angel Aura, or "Opal" Aura, are extremely talented gems in the art of intelligence and combat. Originally crafted as generals for the Aura Quartz's, the Angel is a calm and quiet individual who takes charge of many squads at a time. While they aren't exactly book smart, they are designed and crafted to carry out missions in the line of duty.

While they are deemed generals, they are clever bastards, quickly figuring out a situation with minutes, memorizing most things useful in life and quick to determine right from wrong. They have an extremely good sense of perception and reaction timing. They aren't known to get stressed out at all. A unique trait for the Angel Aura is they can project a hologram to trick foes, in which they take full advantage of.

Their training requires them to utilize a multitude of weapons of all shapes and sizes, however while not the strongest they are best useful in dexterity and speed. They are put in a much lighter regime than the Rainbow, Flame and Sunshine's, where this gem only needs to learn certain skills of combat and mostly tactics.

Another is they can form "hard-light" weapons, giving them a variety of weapons used in combat against foes; for the Angel it is recommended to keep a small handful of polearms and blades as they grab and go... Then either break or lose the weapon.

The Angel is a pure white gem with nearly clear-white hair that reaches past their  shoulders, their eyes being grey in color than most other gems.

The Angel Aura typically are halberdsmen in combat and use mainly polearms (like the spear and halberd). They have also been purposed as dancers/performers, let it be for large parties or on the streets, and are renowned for their gracefulness. They are the second most numerous since they are the most loyal, posing very little threat against Home World.

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3. Apple Aura: Defense is the best Offense, so these bright and calm gems say. The Apple Aura Quartz are meant as Heavies and Support Units due to their stronger and bulkier bodies, handling larger weapons and fitted with armor that can't be easily broken. These gems in general are very nice but firm and honest, as they believe in an honest living and prefer to stay away from huge cities.

Their unique ability is being able to use a planets energy to project hard bubble-shields that protect an entire squad, and while this is active they cannot fight as an Apple must concentrate to pull such a feat. Shields are not the only thing they can use though. The Apple's are well renowned for their incredible strength, borrowing energy from the planet to enhance not only their strength but their endurance as well, making them into the might tanks a lot know them for.

Their training regiment consists of using heavy weapons and utilizing heavy shields, but being support units they usually train with their earthly powers to create said shielding and even enhance their comrades physique.

The Apple Aura is a light green, like a green apple, and appear to have freckles on their cheeks. They have deep green eyes and deep green hair, that of course, comes below the shoulders. Some have prefered their hair kept short. In the end however, these behemoths are big softies and are very friendly, but keep to themselves from strangers of the such.

They are known to help connect the right gems together in a partnership, and tend to snuff out negative energies from thr past and break past bonds that are causing said negativity.

Other than being support units, the Apple Aura are used as bodyguards, typically because of their size and their mindset of "duty first" they take no crap and will guard... Whatever it is they need to guard. Granted they are quite peaceful, they are iffy in the line of least or more numerous, typically in that grey area.

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4. Sunshine AuAura: possibly the brightest and more odd Quartz, the Sunshine is a main foot soldier of the Aura Quartz. Granted they are slightly small than most Quartz's, the tallest every being 5'7", they are extremely dangerous not because of their powers or numbers: because of their bipolar attitude that can switch from the happiest thing in the universe to a psycho-serial killer.

Typically a Sunshine will give confidence unto others, taking responsibility when its called for and fight for all they love, and oddly, they defectively worship the sun for an unknown reason. The worship was originally defective, however when more were made it was seen that their obsession with the sun was oddly natural.

They love others and will be willing to share the Sun with their fellow gems. They are a carefree group that, unfortunately, suffers under the results of becoming berserk, and have been kept away from society's due to their defectiveness of the sun. Being more "Warriors of the Sun" they fight strongly for their beliefs and can take a hit, however once they've taken enough pain, they go into an animal-like state that causes them to forget pain; and only to destroy their foes.

When in the sun, they seem to glow, however their unique trait comes from the sunlight itself. Once in contact with the light, the Sunshine Aura can enhance their strangth and speed however need a recharge if used for too long, otherwise the energy burns them out and causes a terrible fatigue. But, there have been times when this specific gem have gone against stronger opponents and pushed themselves beyond their already enhanced bodies, going into a special rage-mode, so to say, causing them to forget pain and become faster and stronger then any of the Aura gem types. They go through the most grueling training regime and are hard pressed to be The strongest soldiers on the field, in which most likely they are since no foe has ever succeeded in defeating one.

Their regiment, perhaps much harsher than the Rainbow and Flames, requires them to first be blinded for months, being trained to use their hearing, smelling, feeling, and patience for defeating foes who will use any chance to strike from a blindside. They are then to go without hearing to enhance their sight and reaction timing by going against fast opponents and learning tp become fast not just with their bodies, but with the mind as well.

The Sunshine will then learn a plethora of fighting techniques alongside the Rainbow and Flame, much like the human martial arts but require versatile gems to undergo its difficulty of mastery. For years, the Sunshine, Rainbow and Flame Aura Quartz will train in respective, and mixed, groups and pairs, having partners is quite recommended as this gives competition and pushes others to excel further than one another but also creates bonds between the three gem types. While other gems could be in the same training, these three are the toughest and it is pushed for them to have it.

The gems are then thrown into absurdly extreme environments where they must complete some task, and get along with one another (while utilizing teamwork) within the year. Right at the end of the year, the team will be evaluated, and if the objective is not complete, conflict within the team or the teamwork is not used correctly, they will be left for another year, and the process continues in a cycle until all three requirements are met, where they are still in the same teams but promoted into the army.

While they can be the fastest and possibly the strongest, there is no way that either three gems will reach beyond that of the Diamond, as there is a hushed whisper they are nerfed (power is cut in half) to prevent any of them from rising to a power beyond their supreme overlords. There was a specific reason as to why many had disappear before and very few exist now, but the thought of "cleaning house" is quite absurd, is it not? We will never know.

They are more an orange in color, with yellow eyes, they tend to have burning orange hair that is usually spiky, coming down right above their shoulders.
The Sunshine is definitely the least numerous, only created during times of war, they are renowned as front line soldiers. However due to the training they undergo, they can be less crazy and are utilized as gladiators or fighters.

5. Sunset Aura: Not all gems are gentle and kind, some actually want to be left alone and take comfort in each other and can be brutally honest with other types of gems. Welcome the Sunset Aura Quartz, a tough and solitary type of gem. Much like the Flame Aura, the Sunset better off in small and nimble squads of their exact own, no other gems like regulat Quartz, Amethyst or even pearl. Why the reason for them wanting only squads of their own is unknown, as they had been immediately punished for disobeying orders and refuse to work with different gem types. Because this problem went on for years, they eventually got what they wanted due to their stubbornness, however, they have also been known to voice their concerns and logic toward their commanding officers.

Much like the Sunshine Aura, the Sunset have been known to absorb the sunlight and use it's energy to enhance their physical prowess, however they are more "reconnaissance", assassins more like it. They can use both the sunlight, and moonlight, for energy, and instead of using it to boost strength and endurance the Sunset use it to greatly enhance their speed and reaction timing in combat. They can also utilize the energy they store in a quick-bright light, which blinds foes temporarily. The gem can also concentrate the energy into a hand weapon, forming a hot energy blade used to cut through enemy armor, and other gems.

And like the Rainbow Aura Quartz, they can see the energies of others, scoping out an area before they move in. They specialize in stealth operations and do what they can to eliminate a target, retrieve information or follow someone.
The Sunset have darker color than the Sunshine, except their eyes are purpil instead of yellow.
Another dangerous gem, they are simply used as that sidearm pistol, aside from being assassins, they are personal guards as the Sunset's are quiet and follow orders.

6. Tge RainbowAura:
aPerhaps the strongest of Aura Quartz, the Rainbow is better known as the fun and outgoing gem, usually taking the form of a young adult or even an older child due to their nature. They are a caring kind and push others to live their life to the foolish, however do not take pettiness nor disobedience lightly.

The Rainbow Aura act as commanders and give out orders to armies and generals, while they can be outgoing and such they take their role seriously. Their unique ability, as two Aura Quartz have (In their overall description I posted above this post) this specific Quartz can create weapons and shields out of their bodies due to being fused with the metal Titanium.

Another ability is their ability to use Aura Sight, enabling them to see the energies of other life forces and see even through thick surfaces. They can produce a force of power that pushes back others and even use it to knock foes down. They can use their own energy to fire off powerful blasts, or lesser, and can create a hard-light shields.

They are deemed the strongest of the Aura's, not simply because of their abilities but because of their intense strength and endurance. The gem is blinded to where they must concentrate their powers to see their surroundings through Aura sight, in which they are taught to rely on other senses other than sight making them a powerful tool for close quarters combat.

Afterward they are trained to utilize mainly large weapons like claymores, warhammers and battle axes if unprecedented size. This not only makes them stronger but helps with their skill to use heavy weapons. They are then taught how to focus their power and weaponize it to where it can be used in blasts and turn it into a blade or gauntlet.

The Rainbow's are the trained in the roughest of environments to toughen them up, and are forced to fight gnarly creatures that could easily destroy them. During this process, the gems are stranded on a planet full of dangers and must work as a team to survive for a year, and if they have not completed their objected in the time period, or have not bettered the teamwork, they are stranded for yet another year.

They have blue skin and shiny blue hair, however when passing through light their skin gives off a rainbow-hue that makes them seem beautiful. Their eyes vary in color, however have a dimly glow to them.

And begins the list of the least amount of gems. Granted they pose little threat, with how skilled and powerful the Rainbow Aura is they are deemed a great threat due do their childish and curious nature as well, causing them to get into trouble. In public they are used as Trophies, which they are pretty rare and their beauty is desired by a lot of others. And due to their child-like appearance and nature, kindess and all the Rainbow is a spoiled trophy that can definitely start a party. Other than they are great commanders... The older ones anyway.

7. Flame Aura: The Second strongest of the Aura's and the fiercest of the lot. They are quite peaceful however have an attitude with anyone, including their own, if that one person is stupid or ignorant.

They can help release stress and pain that holds others in the past and can use a warm flame to help calm and sooth the mind. The Flame believes, oddly enough, that the fire kills all life but from its ashes life is reborn, a cycle of life that they take comfort in, much like the Sunshine Aura's belief in the sun, just not hardcore. Aside from beliefs, the Flame, as said has an attitude and they are sarcastic with most things they find (do no get offended by the word) retarded, they are very ambitious and if one says he/she can beat you up, they can definitely back their words, and prefer to use the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words."

They have no sense of mercy in combat, and will not stop their ferocity until they feel sated, but unfortunately this gem also goes berserk however have more control over their anger than others. This gem becomes easily agitated and will snap if they find something, or someone, too annoying or obnoxious.

As for their ability, if the name doesn't give the hint, the gem can control fire and even produce it, pending on how old they are. The older they are the more energy they can convert into fire, but also be able to control fire from the area. Much like the Rainbow Aura, they can use an aura sight in which they see the energy of all living things, and can produce Force albeit it is more fire based than energy.

The Flame Aura are not affected by fire, in fact, they spend their time within area's filled with the element for training purposes. They have special blindfolds that cancel out everything except for their elementary fire, in which they train while blinded with their fire, but to also be aware of feeling, scent, and sound. After they completed Fire, they are thrown in the most extreme environments, around the most dangerous creatures. It is recommended to be in squads as Flames must work in teams, however on the rarest occasions some have been crazy enough to go alone. This could take years even as a team until they can work together, and if they are still having trouble working together, they are left for another year.

The Flames senses, if they survive, are sharpened afterward rely on all of them in combat and are superb in this method; making the Flames just as physically dangerous as the Sunshine and Rainbow Auras. Beyond their survival training, they are taught how to utilize different weapons in case they run into some circumstance where they have to use a different weapon.

This helps them get used to using heavier, lighter, and more difficult-to-handle tools of war and raises their skill quite well. Practically, both Flame and Rainbow go through the same training regiment as the Sunshine does.

The gems skin is more a red, with blood-red hair and fiery pupils that have a dim glow to them, making this gems appearance ominous. To add, they wear a special wrap around their face, positioned in different ways. This was they blindfold, and their hands, arms, midsection and legs are covered in said wrap to hide any scars from the training they have gone through.

They are the second least numerous, because of both their attitude and power, they are deemed arsonists (granted they are well behaved) and too many means a big threat. They are extremely rare and is not recommended as a trophy, however are instead utilized as politicians, due to their commanding, determined and perceptive nature, only a few exist and participate in such things. They are also excellent teachers.

[Bluegold]

Goldstones: Tall warrior or soldier gems, they have the build of a quartz soldier but are about a half foot taller. Prized for their strength and combat ability, goldstones were a more rare gem. They come in a varying range of colors, each one with a specific set of abilities. But with how complicated they are, goldstones are often rare and hard to make. But with the way they look and act, they are often treated like common soldiers. As goldstones are more rare, some naive gems had come to believe that goldstones were undefeatable and indestructible, and to be feared, but this was not the case, sure, any single ruby would fear a 7-8 foot warrior who had a bad attitude. But they were not undefeatable or indestructible, in fact they only had a small fraction extra strength of what a common quartz had. Plus instead of common light colored hair, it was often dark or even black, with white shining specks, making them look like they wore the night sky on their heads.

[Purple]

Purple Sapphires are synthetic and are not specified on Homeworld, because the synthesis that created my Purple Sapphire was accidental.

[Cat's Eye]

Might as well make my contribution here.

Chrysoberyl Cat's Eyes (cat's eyes for simplicity) are soldier caste gems, mainly used in surprise attacks on the enemies. However, they can be used as a common soldier or guard as well, although they are most effective in the former role. They are about the same rank as quartz-type gems. By extension, a standard cat's eye is about the height of a standard quartz, if not a little taller. Their colors range from brownish-yellow to a pale green, and they almost always have a white line going down the middle of their gem, although it may not be visible in the darkness. Cat's eyes are distinguished from normal chrysoberyls, also soldiers, by this trait, as well the fact that cat's eyes generally have more traits comparable to that of felines.

[Purple]

Aroura Star-Quartzes come in many varieties. All of them either got corrupted or were shattered, I'll tell you the role of each, as well as a little fun fact about each.
 
Malachite Aroura Star-Quartz: Synthesis of Jasper and Lapis. Their role on Homeworld is defense and building. They have an addiction to the word "behold."

Opal Aroura Star-Quartz: Synthesis of Pearl and Amethyst. Their role on Homeword is offense and medical care. They have a hatred towards rubies. 

Crystal Aroura Star-Quartz: The original Aroura Star-Quartz, Crystal Aroura Star-Quartzes are made under White Diamond. If moved out from under White Diamond, they are to be shattered. Nobody knows if they were actually water-based, but it's a rumor.

Pearl Aroura Star-Quartz: Just like Pearls, they are servants. This is how they got their name. Unlike Pearls, they can be ownerless. They are sensitive to snow.

[peryxite]

Onyx

These gems are smaller than average, black and usually perfect spheres. Their bodies are rather small and a little bit on the chubby side. They have telepathic abilities and a strong sense of justice. However, most of these experimental gems were lost when their development was abandoned. They prefer peaceful solutions by talking over combat. They are, however, due to their telepathic abilities, good fighters and were intended to be used as fusion augments. Onyxes tend to bond with other gems very quickly. Permanent fusions would have been common for them since their role in gem society was intended to be somewhat symbiotic, servile. It may be one of the reasons the project was abandoned. Onyxes had been in use before technology replaced them for long-range communication.

They can detect and often connect to wireless communication technology. Their bodies work as signal enhances, but can be weaponized as signal scramblers/blockers if necessary.

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Uvarovite-
These gems are used for Research and Reconnaissance for their natural ability to be silent, and that they leave no trace of where they were. Their main use is for Recon either to gain intelligence on a Faction or to map out enemy lines. The lesser job of the two is to Research, unlike Recon, the use of Research is to observe and take detailed notes about surroundings usually involving a planet's environments, ecosystems, habitats, climates, and lifeforms. Most recon Uvarovites are used by Yellow Diamond, and Most research Uvarovites are used by Blue Diamond, though it is not uncommon to see each Diamond owning both types.

Powers that are seen in Uvarovites are the power to Shape shift, levitate objects, jump great heights, and have their own weapon for self defense. As fighters they are usually around the skill level of an average soldier, mainly relying on technique and flexibility, even if some weapons wouldn't normally allow it, to win a fight.

Uvaruvites are typically crafty and quick thinkers that use their stealth to take out an enemy before being spotted. They are somewhat fast in their work and are able to multitask fairly well. These Gems usually stand to be tall, around 5-6.5 feet and tend to be a hue of emerald to deep green. Their gem cuts are variants of Isometric forms: www.minerals.net/mineral_glossary/isometric.aspx

[freakshowftw]

Bronzite- These gems are made for the role of an Interrogator, and Disciplinary Officers due to their power of mind manipulation. Bronzites are given the base level of a middle classed gem but they can build up their reputation over time and gain a level in rank. Those who receive the new rank are kept on the field as second-in-commands during exploration missions, cleansing of planets, and battle with primitive organic life. Most Bronzites with this role are appointed one or more pearls to help manage information between projects, and issue orders in the place of their masters.

[Purple]

Seeing as I have remade Purple, I'll redo the role and caste of Purple Sapphires as well.

Purple Sapphires, due to their depressed and murderous attitude, make great assassins, taking their only enjoyment out of poofing and shattering the targets they are given. However, they could also potentially be used as spies, as their assassin work makes them elusive and heightens their senses.

[tanzanite04]

I have an idea: Tanzanites. They could basically be peasant soldiers, barely above pearls on the Caste system. Because of this, Tanzanites are made 4x times than jaspars, as Tanzanites are seen as expendable. The life of a Tanzanite is rough, as they are often sent into battle first, often to their...well not death, but they often get poofed first.
So...what do you guys think?

[tanzanite04]

Tanzanite is the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite, caused by small amounts of vanadium, belonging to the epidote group. Tanzanite is only found in Tanzania, in a very small mining area near the Mirerani Hills.