Sunshine Aura Quartz

* Crystal Gem
* Homeworld

**Sunshine Aura Quartz** is a Crystal Gem. She was a proud Homeworld solider who was entrusted by Yellow Diamond to retrieve two Gems who stole a ship and fled from Homeworld. Big, brash and headstrong, Sunshine thought she'd return to Homeworld with the rebels, but ended up befriending them and now lives on Earth, on the hideout from Homeworld.

## Appearance

Sunshine has yellow skin, with pink eyes and plump lips. She has freckles darker than her skin and her lips have a gleam to them. Her gemstone is located where the belly button would be. She has a thickly round, pink-yellow afro. She has a very robust and thick body, the size of Jasper but the shape of Crystal Gem Garnet, and along with that she has immense strength.

### Pre-regeneration (debut)

She wore a yellow bodysuit and cape with yellow boots and pink accents, along with a pink visor.

### Post-regeneration (current)

She wears a yellow multicolored crop top styled bodysuit, with a pink fur jacket, that has a star cut out covering most of her torso. She has pink shades that you can see her eyes through, and she wears off-white thigh high heels with a star logo on the kneepads.

## Personality

On Homeworld, Sunshine embodied the image of a loud and boisterous brute, wholeheartedly devoted to the Diamonds and her place within Homeworld's hierarchy. However, her arrival on Earth transformed her demeanor into one of sassy reservation and apparent apathy towards her surroundings. A self-proclaimed control freak, Sunshine's standards and discerning nature often strained her relationships with other gems, as she held an uncompromising attitude towards almost everything. Her peculiar sense of humor, or rather the lack thereof, proved to be off-putting for those who interacted with her.

During initial encounters with strangers, Sunshine can exude a grumpy and aggressive demeanor, making it difficult for others to befriend her. Her short temper often leads to swift provocations and potential conflicts. Nevertheless, those fortunate enough to become her close friends witnessed a remarkable transformation. In the presence of her trusted companions, Sunshine's aggressive tendencies softened, revealing a calmer and more pacified side of her personality. It is through love and understanding, qualities abundantly provided by Kunzite and Cavansite, that Sunshine reveals her true compassionate colors. She possesses a notable sense of self-assurance and a formidable willpower, always prepared with detailed plans and backup strategies. Rushing into situations without a well-thought-out approach is not in her nature.

Sunshine's transformation on Earth is a testament to her adaptability and capacity for growth. Although her initial brashness may deter others, her true character shines through when surrounded by the love and support of her close-knit circle. She exemplifies a gem with unwavering confidence, backed by her meticulous planning and determination. Accuracy and precision are key elements of her approach to challenges, ensuring she is always well-prepared to face any obstacle that comes her way.

## Abilities

Sunshine Aura Quartz possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.

### Skillset

* **Transforming Wand Proficiency:** Sunshine Aura Quartz can summon a wand from her gemstone that can turn into multiple weapons, and is skilled when wielding it.
* **Tactical Analyst:** Due to her military and training background she can precisely strategist and develop complex plans of action for the best battle outcome.
* **Enhanced Strength and Durability:** She has strength beyond that of a normal Quartz solider and her durability is extremely high, allowing her to take numerous blows of internal or external assaults before retreating to her gem to regenerate.

### Unique Abilities

* **Light Construct Creation:** Sunshine's main ability is the power to create/generate constructs from pure light. she can create swords, hammers, blades, hooks and other weapons simply by manipulating light particles to her will at ease, she can also generate hard photons and blasts of light.
* **Sun Bolts:**  Ability to channel and project her sun energy into destructive blasts called "sunbolts".
* **Light Defense:** She has the ability to create shields out of pure light and generate walls of hard light.
* **Spin Dash:**Similar to Jasper and Amethyst, she can rapidly roll in a ball-like shape to attack enemies.

## History

As an Aura Quartz, Sunshine is a specialized and heightened form of quartz that is revered on Homeworld. This rare variety of quartz only emerges when a regular quartz undergoes bonding with specific minerals during its incubation period. Due to its scarcity, Aura Quartz garners a higher level of respect, similar to that of Agates.

Having served as a respected and revered soldier during the war, Sunshine held the esteemed position of a Fighter Pilot in Yellow Diamond's esteemed air brigade. On Homeworld, she embodied the epitome of a flawless soldier, a perfect Quartz, and wholeheartedly believed in the unwavering authority of the Diamonds. When she was assigned the task of capturing two Gems who had stolen a ship and fled, she eagerly embraced the opportunity to prove herself. Without any backup, she embarked alone on her ship, pursuing the fugitives into the depths of the last known galaxy they had ventured to—the Milky Way Galaxy.

However, during a fateful encounter with Bloodshot Iolite, Sunshine suffered defeat and was subsequently rendered incapacitated, her essence sealed within a bubble. Several months later, Cavansite intervened and released Sunshine from her confinement, prompting an unexpected shift in their dynamic. In the wake of this encounter, Sunshine developed a profound respect for Cavansite. Influenced by this newfound regard, she made the decision to remain on Earth with the two Gems she had pursued. Although Sunshine harbors a dislike for Earth and a particular animosity towards Kunzite, she remains steadfastly loyal to Homeworld and maintains her resolve to eventually return. However, Cavansite, recognizing the potential for trouble, extracted a promise from Sunshine to refrain from causing any disturbances until they discover a means to facilitate her return to Homeworld.

Sunshine's journey on Earth is marked by conflicting loyalties and a deepening connection with Cavansite. While her allegiance to Homeworld remains unwavering, her encounter with Cavansite and the circumstances that unfolded have left an indelible mark on her perspective. As she navigates her new environment, Sunshine must reconcile her innate loyalty with the evolving dynamics and relationships she forms on Earth.

## Gemology

* Sunshine Aura Quartz is a type of enhanced quartz. (Its chemical composition is SIO2, has a MOHS scale hardness of 6.5 - 7, and has a trigonall crystal system).
* Sunshine Aura heals old hurts and traumas, and overcomes a sense of  disappointment with life, or bitterness at the lack of opportunities.
* Metal-coating on crystals is caused by vapor deposition. Crystals are placed in a vacuum and are bonded by metal or other elemental fumes to change its molecular structure.
* Sunshine Aura Quartz is considered powerfully positive for removing toxins, relieving constipation and aiding digestive issues.
* Sunshine Aura Quartz is created with clear quartz bonded with gold and platinum.

## Gallery

Sunshine sketch.Sunshine's transforming wand.Wand transformations.Sunshine's ship.