The Quartizine Chronicles

by DeVermisMysteriis

We know from the show that Rose Quartz was the leader of the rebellion to free Earth from Homeworld. We know Pearl and Garnet fought in the war. We know Rose eventually won. This story aims to describe exactly HOW she won, told in epistolary style through a myriad of sources from both sides of the war. I also aim to tell as realistic a war story as the setting permits, so warning.

1. Chapter 1

The Quartizine Chronicles

A History of Rose Quartz and the Earth Rebellion

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Part 1: A Legacy of Loss

"Among the ranks of worker-fighter Gems, the question is often asked: How and why did we lose the war for Earth? The average worker-fighter sees any loss as a great shame to Gem society, and a slap in the face of the Authority; it inspires them to lay down their lives gaining new land and new wealth for Her Majesty Imperatrix Yellow Diamond and the ruling ladies of our eternal Diamond Authority. But you are a tactician-historian, created for a higher and better purpose than to fight and die for Imperatrix Diamond. Indeed, it is your lot in life to perform for the Authority two absolutely indispensable tasks: the chronicling of our glorious military victories, and the analysis of our losses for the purposes of improving our own military tactics. So, as a tactician-historian, you, of course, ask the truly important questions regarding the rebellion on Earth:

1. What, specifically, about Rose Quartz's tactics made them ideal for fighting on Earth?

2. What did the Quartizine Rebellion teach us (if anything) about our own tactical and technological shortcomings, and how have we worked to fix these shortcomings in the years since?

Students will be happy to learn that there are, in fact, answers to both of those questions. The first question will be answered later in this text, so for now we will focus on the second. First (and perhaps most importantly), the Quartizine Rebellion taught us the invaluable logistical lesson that relying too heavily upon warp pads for transportation of both troops and weapons leaves one vulnerable to defeat by sabotage, especially when dealing with an enemy as underhanded as Rose Quartz and her insurrection. Secondly, the Rebellion taught us not to place so much faith in the idea that our overwhelming numerical advantage over any enemy power in the galaxy also automatically gives us a TACTICAL advantage over said enemies. Thirdly, the Rebellion taught us of the potentially advantageous nature of fusion, in addition to spurring our engineer-researchers to invent the Gem Destabilizer (thus far proven to be the most effective counter-fusion weapon available). Finally, the Rebellion allowed for Imperatrix Diamond to oust the cowardly, seditious Quartzes and ascend to her rightful position as sovereign of the Authority and its Empire. This, young Gems, is the legacy of our loss."

-Excerpt from Tactical History of the Empire: A Primer for Chronicler-Class Gems

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Archives of the Imperial Trans-Planetary Communications Network

File: Quartz, Rose

Rank: Opposition Hegemon (obsolete), Governess of colony world Earth (former)

Transcripts of last known communications begin:

OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION

Fellow Hegemons and ruling members of the Gem Authority,

With this proclamation I hereby declare the secession of both myself and the planet over which I rule from the Gem Authority. I am fully aware of the repercussions that these actions will have on both myself and my subjects, but nonetheless I have resolved that secession is the only right and proper course of action.

Hegemon Rose Quartz, Sovereign Leader of Earth

PERSONAL MAIL

Hegemon Rose of House Quartz,

Rose, are you insane? Secession? SECESSION? The Authority is going to come down hard on the entire House for this, you know! I strongly advise you to reconsider. Please, Rose. For me, if for nothing and no one else.

Hegemon Milky of House Quartz, Opposition Hegemon and Governess of Procyon Major

PERSONAL MAIL

Hegemon Milky of House Quartz,

Milky, I know it sounds crazy. But the native creatures of this planet (humans, they call themselves) are so much more than just mindless animals. They have civilizations! Cultures! They are genuinely...well, alive. I have no choice but to fight for them! But I knew you wouldn't understand. So, for the last time, goodbye, friend Milky.

Hegemon Rose of House Quartz, Sovereign Leader of Earth

GEM AUTHORITY PUBLIC PROCLAMATION SYSTEM

ALL CITIZENS OF THE EMPIRE OF THE GEM AUTHORITY

Hegemon Rose Quartz has betrayed the Empire. She is hereafter to be considered a traitor, an outlaw, and an enemy of all Gemkind. Any citizens found to be aiding this criminal in any way shall be subject to immediate repercussions.