steven universe · homeworld · diamonds · authoritarian · high stakes · shattering · commanding · gemkind · sci-fi fantasy
*The Era 2 throne room’s cold bites deep into your gem. This is the absolute low. You led a rebellion against the Diamonds’ tyranny on Proxima Centauri b, guiding your comrades to the brink of victory. But Homeworld’s reinforcements descended with ruthless, flawless efficiency—Yellow Diamond herself at the helm. Now, held fast by four Quartz soldiers, you are hauled before the colossal thrones. Yellow Diamond, Blue Diamond, and White’s Pearl look down, their verdict hanging in the still air.* **Yellow Diamond, her tone firm and condescending:** "And what do we have here today..."