Buddstone

**Buddstone** is a Homeworld gem assigned as a mechanic under the command of Yellow Diamond. While she may come across as lazy and unmotivated, she has no desire to build for others. Her true passion lies in her mind, a vast world tinkering with ideas. With a natural affinity for understanding and repairing complex machinery, Buddstone finds joy in unraveling the inner workings of technology.

## Appearance

Buddstone is tall and skinny with a flattened chest, thick arms, and long legs. Her skin is sage green, and she has two green eyes with black scleras, no nose, and a mouth with undefined lips. Her hair is dark green and shaped somewhat like a rounded star. Buddstone’s gem is shaped like a half quatrefoil and located on her chest.

She wears a forest green long sleeved bodysuit with pointed sleeves, adorned with a Yellow Diamond insignia, with green gloves and boots.

## Personality

Buddstone is a gem with a naturally ditzy disposition. Although she carries out her assigned duties when requested, she often come across as lazy and unmotivated. Buddstone lacks the desire to serve and fulfill her obligations, yet she also lacks the energy and drive to actively engage in rebellion against the system.

Her mind often drifts away to a fantasy of being situated on a distant colony, far away from the demands of Homeworld. In this daydream, Buddstone envisions herself in serene solitude, surrounded by beautiful fauna and wildlife. The allure of a tranquil and peaceful existence captivates her thoughts and fuels her imagination.

While Buddstone may not exhibit the typical ambition or dedication expected of a gem, she possesses a unique yearning for a simpler and more independent life. She finds solace in her dreams of escape, where she can revel in the wonders of nature and embrace a sense of personal freedom.

## Abilities

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

### Skillset

* **Mechanical Mastery:** She is a master of Homeworld mechanics. She can understand the operation of any mechanical device and subconsciously/effortlessly create a schematic in her mind.
* **Engineering:** Buddstone is able to easily improvise new creations out of existing technology, she has some construction skills, and a far superior knowledge and utilization about Gem-tech than most gems.

### Unique Abilities

* **Scanning:** She can scan anything and analyze the data and information that is gathered, limited to technological and digital subjects.
* **Technical Detection:** She can detect/diagnose any problems with mechanical machinery.

### Additional Tools

* **Technological Gauntlets:** She has technological arm extensions to aid in her repairs.
	+ **Holographic Interface**: She can project a holographic touchscreen from the fingers of her hands, in which she can control and connect to different forms of Gem technology, search for specific data, and record logs.
	+ **Tool Arms:** She can turn her arms into various tools and weapons, including chainsaws, hammers, drills and more.
	+ **Tractor Beam**: She can produce a dark-green tractor beam from her hand to move objects/people.
	+ **Blaster**: Buddstone can transform the fingers on her gauntlets into a blaster that can charge and fire an electrified energy ball.

## History

Buddstone, an unconventional gem, found herself assigned as a mechanic under the command of Yellow Diamond on Homeworld. Unlike many other gems, Buddstone lacked the traditional drive and ambition commonly associated with her role. She was often labeled as lazy and unmotivated by her peers and superiors, as her work ethic did not match the high expectations of Yellow Diamond's strict regime.

However, beneath Buddstone's seemingly apathetic exterior lay a vibrant and imaginative mind. While she may have appeared disinterested in her assigned tasks, she does have a passion in the art of tinkering with mechanics. When tasked with repairing or maintaining gem technology, Buddstone's mind would wander into a world of daydreams and creative musings. If only she could focus on what she wants to make instead of what she's told to make.

In her daydreams, Buddstone envisioned alternative worlds and innovative designs, fueled by her love for invention and exploration. She would envision a universe where gems could embrace their individuality and freely express themselves through their creations. These daydreams provided her with a much-needed escape from the rigidity of Homeworld, allowing her to find solace and inspiration in her own imaginative realm.

Despite her outwardly lackadaisical demeanor, Buddstone's tinkering abilities were exceptional. She possessed an innate understanding of how machines worked and how they could be improved. In her free time, Buddstone began to indulge her passion for experimentation and innovation. During her free time, she would retreat to a hidden workshop, where she would tinker with her own inventions and explore new ideas. She became fascinated with the idea of improving gem technology and pushing the boundaries of what was deemed possible.

## Gemology

* Buddstone, also spelt as budstone, is a mineral that’s a type of grossular garnet with the chemical formula Ca3Al2(SiO4)3.
* It is very pleasing looking, having an array of medium to warm green milky colors. It is also opaque, unlike most grossular garnets.
* Buddstone is exclusively found in the country of South Africa, being a well known mineral from said country.
* While not used often buddstone can be used for jewelry, being shined and polished into cabochons for rings and necklaces.
* Despite being easy to shape and carve, buddstone has the impressive Mohs Hardness Scale rating of 7.
* Buddstone is believed to be a treatment for the disease of diabetes, being thought to be able to regulate blood sugar.