User:DipperBelchBLAH/Nephrite

Nephrite is a former Homeworld Gem. Before her corruption, she was the captain of a squadron that was sent to Earth 5,750 years ago in a ship to colonize Earth, and later was trapped on Earth during the Rebellion. When the Diamonds activated the Corrupting Light, Nephrite became the Centipeetle Mother, a Corrupted Gem, until Steven healed her in "The Blessing". She currently resides in her Ancient Gem Colony Ship as a member of the Crystal Gems.

Pre-Corruption
Nephrite and her squadron were ordered to travel to Earth on an Ancient Gem Colony Ship with the plans of colonizing the planet. Along with many Bismuths, Nephrite and her crew helped construct many of the Gem structures on Earth. Once the Rebellion had begun, Nephrite and her crew fought in the war, but Nephrite eventually got split up and was on her own. Nephrite's commander ordered all the Gems to retreat either through the ships or warp pads, but she had been left behind, unable to escape. She was then corrupted, along with nearly every other Gem that remained on Earth, by a weapon activated by the Diamonds.

Corruption
In "Gem Glow", Nephrite, known as the Centipeetle Mother, attacks the Temple along with a bunch of little Centipeetles that she summons. Once the infestation appears to be over, Centipeetle returns, and Steven, in order to prove himself worthy, and to protect his loved ones, throws his Cookie Cat refrigerator at Centipeetle, electrocuting her, and Centipeetle is poofed and bubbled.

In "Monster Buddies", Steven accidentally pops Centipeetle's bubble and she transforms into a smaller, less menacing version of herself. When the other Gems come to protect Steven from the apparent threat, Steven defends Centipeetle, and the Gems let him try to train her. Steven eats Chaaaaps, which attracts the Centipeetle, and Centipeetle displays enjoyment for Chaaaaps. When a seagull comes to try and take the chips away, Centipeetle comes to Steven's rescue and attacks it. Later, Garnet explains that Centipeetle could be used on a mission to retrieve the Shooting Star. Traveling through the ice caves, Centipeetle easily uses her corrosive liquid to erode the cave walls and get to the Shooting Star. When the cave is about to collapse, Centipeetle pushes Steven out of the way of a falling icicle and sacrifices herself. She is bubbled once more.

In "Monster Reunion", Steven's healing spit is back and he convinces the Gems to let him try and heal Centipeetle with his power. He does so, but Centipeetle transforms into a semi-corrupt form, gaining humanoid arms and legs but the inability to speak properly. Steven convinces the Gems to let Centipeetle stay, and later, Centipeetle and Steven communicate through art. Centipeetle tells Steven her backstory, and then begins to revert into her corrupted form. Steven tries to heal her again, but to no avail. Centipeetle tries to use the warp pad but cannot, so she reveals to Steven that she wants to go to her ship. Steven takes her there, and on the way, Centipeetle reverts to her corrupted form completely. Inside the ship are other Centipeetle that look exactly like herself, and it is revealed through Centipeetle's writing (which is in the Gem language) that it was her crew members that were waiting for her to return home. Centipeetle is currently living inside of the ship with her crew.

In "The Blessing", Steven uses his dream powers to enter Centipeetle's mind, due to their very strong connection. There, he is able to go through some of Centipeetle's old memories, such as when she flew to Earth with her crew and some of her moments during the Rebellion. After he feels he learned enough about Centipeetle's past, Steven is able to talk to directly to Centipeetle, explaining to her who she used to be. Once Centipeetle realizes everything, she reverts back to her uncorrupted form, as Nephrite.

Post Corruption
In "Reconstruction", Nephrite warps to the Temple to thank Steven for everything he has done for her. The Gems, along with Nephrite, warp to the Ancient Gem Colony Ship where they decide to help redecorate the structure. Steven also reassures Nephrite that he, one day, will also heal her crew.
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Abilities
Nephrite possesses all standard Gem abilities, such as shape-shifting, fusion, and bubbling.

Skills

 * Piloting: Nephrite used to be a pilot who flew colony ships and Gem Warships during the Rebellion.It was revealed in "Monster Reunion" that she was a space captain. She shares the ability to pilot Homeworld ships with Peridot, Pearl, and Ruby (Doc).

Uncorrupted

 * Battle Axe Proficiency: Nephrite is able to summon a Battle Axe from her gemstone. This axe has been shown to slice through solid metal, and can easily destroy a Gem's physical form.
 * Boomerang Axe: Nephrite can throw her axe sideways, causing it to spin and damage whatever it comes into contact with. After it travels a certain distance, the axe returns to Nephrite.