The Different System

~ NEW Caste System ~

APATITES

Apatites, like Peridots, served as technicians and engineers, sometimes performing field assignments on other planets. Being workers, they had a low ranking and were only allowed in elite Homeworld areas if a job was needed to be done there.

Despite being quite fine with height, they were still given Limb Enhancers similar to a Peridot. These Gems have also been known to work in Science Labs as Scientists, sometimes even the Head Scientist.

BISMUTHS

Bismuths were builders for aristocratic members of society. As such, they possessed a broad stature for intense physical labour, above-average resistance to heat and damage and hands capable of fluidly changing form without the need for typical shapeshifting to fit a wide variety of purposes. They tend to be very colourful in terms of hair and gemstone colour, but mostly come in cool colours in terms of skin tone.

OBSIDIANS

Obsidians are tall Gems with a muscular upper half. Like Bismuths, they were workers who dug trenches and other encampments for Homeworld's armies; certain subtypes seemingly worked in specific areas. Subtypes included Snowflake Obsidians.

RUBIES

Rubies were another type of soldiers and were one of the lowest-ranked Gems in Homeworld's caste system. They also filled the roles of escorts and bodyguards for elite Gems, such as Sapphires. They also functioned as scouts. Due to the abundance of Ruby Gems in the empire, they were considered expendable foot soldiers or cannon fodder and much of their worth came from fusing with each other. Rubies had almost no differences in appearance, mostly being red and having square-shaped afros, and were not supposed to have different personalities; the fact they did "flies under the radar" because they acted seriously around high-ranking Gems

RHODOCHROSITES

Rhodochrosites were made as Gems that delivered mail for Quartzes, Rubies, Bloodstones and other Soldiers or Bodyguards. Sometimes, specific Rhodochrosites would deliver for more high-ranking Gems such as Aquamarines, Sapphires, or sometimes even the Pearls. The Rhodochrosites were known to be a favourite of Bow.

MOONSTONES

Moonstones, much like Rhodochrosites, were made as Gems delivered mail. But, instead of delivering mail for Quartzes, Rubies, Bloodstones and other Soldiers and Bodyguards, Moonstones delivered mail for Diamonds. They are one of the shortest Gems that exist in Homeworld, along with Aquamarines, Rubies, Rhodochrosites and Emeralds.

DIAMONDS

Diamonds were servants and had such a low rank, they were not even considered real Gems, but viewed as property. They were expected only to serve and be submissive and obedient, simply waiting on their owners until being told "that will be all" and not acting independently in any way. Pearls also provided simple luxuries like singing, dancing, and entertainment by projecting holograms. Unlike other Gems, Pearls did not have a set uniform, instead their colours, outfits and even the position of their gemstone was made customizable to resemble the Gem they were serving. However, if the owner wished a Pearl could emerge with default settings just like the Crystal Gem Pearl. Unlike other Gems, Pearls were not created in Kindergartens, but made in a facility called The Reef, where they could also be customised, repaired or rejuvenated if necessary.

EMERALDS

Emeralds also acted as servants, but unlike Diamonds who belonged to individual Gems, they appeared to serve everyone. They had building and sewing skills that were enough to fulfil different tasks at incredible speed. They were mainly used to create furniture and decorations in living quarters while staying out of sight. They appeared to be the lowest-ranking Gems as they were seldom acknowledged or thanked.This Story takes place in a different universe where the Caste System has been changed. Along with this, obviously, appearances would as well. An example of this would be how Pebbles would no longer be the shortest things on the planet. Now, onto the NEW Caste System! Specifically made for this story!