Talk:The Answer/@comment-27064051-20160105003339/@comment-1023950-20160105101856

Nothing has necessarily said Rose isn't.

Peridot describes Quartzes as "huge, loyal soldiers" with leadership roles - generals, basically. However, judging by what was confirmed this episode (that members of the same caste are virtually identical), and that Jasper and Amethyst otherwise share similar abilities outside of appearance, Rose's supportive abilities seem... out of place. Yes, there's a tactical advantage to having someone who can heal your wounded near where you make the wounded - but you wouldn't put that kind of asset on the front line.

If Rose wanted to lead a rebellion, calling herself a Quartz could just as easily be symbollic, to inspire confidence in her troops and sow doubt in her opponents. From what we've seen, Diamonds appear to be an aristocratic ruling class - you might listen to one out of fear of reprisal, but would you follow one into battle over someone whose job is military tactics? And if a Diamond was known to be on the front line, wouldn't her followers otherwise bend over backwards (like Pearl, as a made-to-order servant, already did) to make sure she stayed alive, rather than actually fighting for themselves?