{"id":221758,"date":"2025-03-22T02:37:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T02:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=221758"},"modified":"2025-03-22T02:37:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T02:37:21","slug":"why-were-the-gems-corrupted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-were-the-gems-corrupted\/","title":{"rendered":"Why were the gems corrupted?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-were-the-gems-corrupted\/#Why_were_the_gems_corrupted\" title=\"Why were the gems corrupted?\">Why were the gems corrupted?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-were-the-gems-corrupted\/#Understanding_Corruption_in_Gems\" title=\"Understanding Corruption in Gems\">Understanding Corruption in Gems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-were-the-gems-corrupted\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-were-the-gems-corrupted\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_were_the_gems_corrupted\"><\/span>Why were the gems corrupted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The gems were corrupted as a result of the <strong>Great Diamond Authority<\/strong> sending out a <strong>Corrupting Light<\/strong> as a last-ditch effort in the war for Earth, which affected gems from both <strong>Homeworld<\/strong> and the <strong>Rebellion<\/strong> that had been left on the planet. This <strong>Corrupting Light<\/strong> was likely a means of ensuring the rebellion couldn&#8217;t directly threaten <strong>Homeworld<\/strong>, and it had a profound impact on the gems, causing them to become <strong>corrupted<\/strong> and lose their original forms and abilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Corruption_in_Gems\"><\/span>Understanding Corruption in Gems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To further understand the corruption of gems, it&#8217;s essential to explore the various factors that contribute to this phenomenon. The following FAQs provide valuable insights into the world of <strong>Steven Universe<\/strong> and the <strong>corruption<\/strong> of gems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What happened to the gems during the war for Earth?<\/strong> The <strong>Crystal Gems<\/strong> were able to successfully drive the <strong>Homeworld Gems<\/strong> off-planet, but as they withdrew, the <strong>Diamonds<\/strong> released a powerful attack, corrupting the majority of the remaining gems on Earth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did Jasper fuse with a corrupted gem?<\/strong> Jasper decided to fuse with a corrupted gem, <strong>Ocean Jasper<\/strong>, in a desperate attempt to turn the tide of battle during her fight with <strong>Smoky Quartz<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can humans get corrupted?<\/strong> No, humans cannot get corrupted, as <strong>corruption<\/strong> only affects gems, and <strong>Steven<\/strong>, being half-human, is an exception to this rule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How did the Crystal Gems avoid corruption?<\/strong> The <strong>Crystal Gems<\/strong> were able to avoid <strong>corruption<\/strong> by being <strong>poofed<\/strong> or put into an object, which saved them from the <strong>Corrupting Light<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can corrupted gems be healed?<\/strong> Yes, corrupted gems can be healed, as seen in <strong>&#8220;Change Your Mind&#8221;<\/strong>, where many corrupted gems were healed when <strong>Steven<\/strong> and the <strong>Great Diamond Authority<\/strong> combined their powers at <strong>Rose&#8217;s Fountain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the weakest gem in Steven Universe?<\/strong> <strong>Peridot<\/strong> is confirmed as the weakest gem in <strong>Steven Universe<\/strong>, due to her lack of powers and reliance on technological enhancements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why don&#8217;t Era 2 gems have powers?<\/strong> <strong>Era 2 gems<\/strong> were manufactured with fewer abilities due to a lack of resources on <strong>Homeworld<\/strong>, and some are given technological enhancements to compensate for their inferior nature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the rarest gem?<\/strong> <strong>Painite<\/strong> is the rarest gemstone mineral in the world, with only a handful of high-quality specimens found.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why does Jasper hate Garnet?<\/strong> Jasper hates <strong>Garnet<\/strong> because she looks down on her for being a <strong>fusion<\/strong>, which Jasper sees as a &#8220;shameless display&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Opal forgetful?<\/strong> <strong>Opal<\/strong> is forgetful because she achieves a sense of peace and balance that <strong>Amethyst<\/strong> and <strong>Pearl<\/strong> rarely experience, causing her to forget tasks at hand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why didn&#8217;t Peridot ever fuse?<\/strong> <strong>Peridot<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t want to fuse because she is <strong>aromantic<\/strong> and <strong>asexual<\/strong>, and fusion is not something she is interested in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why didn&#8217;t Lapis get corrupted?<\/strong> <strong>Lapis<\/strong> didn&#8217;t get corrupted because she was not in her physical form when the <strong>Corrupting Light<\/strong> was released, and she was therefore not affected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the oldest diamond in Steven Universe?<\/strong> The exact history of the <strong>Diamonds<\/strong> is unknown, but based on murals and drawings, <strong>White Diamond<\/strong> was created first, followed by <strong>Yellow<\/strong>, <strong>Blue<\/strong>, and finally <strong>Pink<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What gem did Peridot bubble?<\/strong> <strong>Peridot<\/strong> bubbled the <strong>Tongue Monster<\/strong>, a corrupted gem that she chased down and poofed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why can&#8217;t Steven heal Pink Pearl?<\/strong> <strong>Steven<\/strong> can&#8217;t heal <strong>Pink Pearl<\/strong> because her scar is a result of <strong>psychological damage<\/strong>, which cannot be healed by simply using powers or <strong>fusion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, the <strong>corruption<\/strong> of gems in <strong>Steven Universe<\/strong> is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is closely tied to the <strong>Great Diamond Authority<\/strong> and the war for Earth. By exploring the various factors that contribute to <strong>corruption<\/strong>, including the <strong>Corrupting Light<\/strong> and the differences between <strong>Homeworld<\/strong> and <strong>Rebellion<\/strong> gems, we can gain a deeper understanding of the world of <strong>Steven Universe<\/strong> and the characters that inhabit it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why were the gems corrupted? The gems were corrupted as a result of the Great Diamond Authority sending out a Corrupting Light as a last-ditch effort in the war for Earth, which affected gems from both Homeworld and the Rebellion that had been left on the planet. This Corrupting Light was likely a means of &#8230; <a title=\"Why were the gems corrupted?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-were-the-gems-corrupted\/\" aria-label=\"More on Why were the gems corrupted?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-221758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221758"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221758\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=221758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=221758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}