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{{Youmay|the Gem Destabilizer|the [[Gem Rejuvenator]]}}
 
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{{Object
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Gem Desestabilizer.png|Yellow
 
Gem Desestabilizer.png|Yellow
 
Aquamarine's Destabilizer.png|Blue
 
Aquamarine's Destabilizer.png|Blue
 
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|Type = Weapon
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|Type = Weapon
|Owner =
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|Owner =
* [[Jasper]] (formerly)
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*[[Jasper]] (formerly)
* [[Peridot]] (formerly)
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*[[Peridot]] (formerly)
* [[Topaz]]
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*[[Topaz]]
* [[Aquamarine]]
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*[[Aquamarine]]
 
|FirstAppearance = "[[The Return]]"
 
|FirstAppearance = "[[The Return]]"
|LatestAppearance = "[[Stuck Together]]"
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|LatestAppearance = "[[Stuck Together]]"}}
 
A '''Gem Destabilizer''' is a [[Gem Weapons|Gem Weapon]] designed to dissipate a [[Gems|Gem]]'s physical form. The yellow Destabilizer appears to have been modeled on [[Yellow Diamond]]'s power to generate a lightning bolt-current that paralyzes and poofs Gems.
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A '''Gem Destabilizer''' is a weapon designed to instantly destabilize a [[Gems|Gem's]] physical form. The Yellow Gem Destabilizer appears to have been modeled on [[Yellow Diamond|Yellow Diamond's]] power to generate a type of lightning current-bolt that can paralyze and poof Gems.
 
   
== Appearance ==
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==Appearance==
=== Yellow ===
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===Yellow===
The Yellow Gem Destabilizer resembles a goldish-brown arrowhead-tipped tuning fork with a pale yellow, oval-shaped orb suspended between the tips. It gives off streams of static energy between the orb and the hilt.
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The yellow Destabilizer resembles a goldish-brown arrowhead-tipped tuning fork with a pale yellow oval-shaped orb suspended between the tips. It gives off streams of static energy between the orb and hilt.
   
=== Blue ===
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===Blue===
The Blue Gem Destabilizer has a somewhat similar shape to its yellow counterpart, but the shape of the weapon leading up to the end is smoother compared to the jagged shape of its counterpart. The Blue Gem Destabilizer has no electric charge, but contains a blue orb at the end. However it's unknown if this Destabilizer is a regular one due to the heavy blue lighting.
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The blue Destabilizer has a shape similar to its yellow counterpart though the shape leading up to the end is smoother. The blue Destabilizer has no electric charge but instead contains a blue orb at the end. It is unknown if the effects are any different compared to the yellow Destabilizer as it was not shown being used.
   
== Abilities ==
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==Abilities==
Gem Destabilizers essentially dissolve a Gem's body on contact with the operational end. Lines of yellow energy course through their body, dismembering them upon release and therefore forcing the Gem's consciousness to retreat into their [[Gemstones|gemstones]]. This process will disrupt even the most stable of [[Fusion Gems|Gem fusions]]. The containment fields of Gem prison cells, such as those seen aboard the [[Gem Warship]], utilize a similar effect, destabilizing any part of a Gem's physical form that comes into contact with them.
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Destabilizers essentially dissolve a Gem's body on contact with the operational end. Lines of yellow energy course through a Gem's body, sometimes dismembering their physical form upon contact and release therefore forcing the Gem's consciousness to retreat into their [[Gemstones|gemstone]]. This process will disrupt even the most stable [[Fusion Gems]]. The containment fields of the prison cells first seen aboard the [[Gem Warship]] utilize a similar effect by destabilizing any part of a Gem's physical form that comes into contact with them.
   
While archaic Gem weapons employ brutal force from which a Gem may require days or weeks to recover, a Gem Destabilizer will merely knock a Gem out of commission for a short period, perhaps for only a few hours. This is still sufficient to collect and imprison the inactive gemstone, making it arguably more efficient than the older method of poofing and [[bubbling]].
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While older Gem weapons employ brutal force from which a Gem may require days or weeks to recover a Destabilizer will merely knock a Gem out of commission for a short period, perhaps only a few hours. This is still sufficient time to collect and imprison the inactive gemstone making it arguably more efficient than the original method of poofing and [[bubbling]].
   
Gem Destabilizers and the containment fields used in prison cells of the Gem Warships have proven to be ineffective against the half-Gem, half-human [[Steven Universe (character)|Steven]]. Subjection to either device results in him being only slightly shocked; this is probably due to his body being organic and not made of light as stated by [[Pearl]] and [[Garnet]].
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The Destabilizers and containment fields have proven to be ineffective against the half-Gem, half-human [[Steven Universe (character)|Steven Universe]]. Subjection to either device results in him being slightly shocked and colored lines appearing on his skin; this is due to his body being organic and not made of light as stated by [[Pearl]] and [[Garnet]].
   
== Trivia ==
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==Trivia==
* Because [[Jasper]] and [[Peridot]] have Yellow Gem Destabilizers and [[Aquamarine]] has Blue Gem Destabilizers on [[Aquamarine's Ship|her ship]], it can be assumed that Gems belonging to a certain Diamond determines what Destabilizer they wield.
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*Because [[Jasper]] and [[Peridot]] have yellow Destabilizers and [[Aquamarine]] has blue Destabilizers it can be assumed Gems belonging to certain Diamonds determines what colored Destabilizers they use.
* Both Jasper and Peridot are seen wielding a Gem Destabilizer, implying it is a standard issue personal defense weapon for [[Homeworld Gems]].
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**Jasper and Peridot are seen wielding Destabilizers implying they are standard-issue personal defense weapons for [[Homeworld Gems]] in Era 2.
** Gem ships have been shown to carry Gem Destabilizers, such as the Gem Warship and Aquamarine's Ship.
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**Since Gem ships have been shown to carry them it could be assumed that all Era-2 Gem ships have Destabilizers onboard.
* A Gem Destabilizer seems to be based on a [[Wikipedia:Tuning fork|tuning fork]] and the principle of [[Wikipedia:Mechanical resonance|mechanical resonance]]. All crystalline compounds have a resonant frequency, which causes them to fracture when exposed to a certain wavelength of sound.
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*The Destabilizer seems to be based on a [[Wikipedia:Tuning fork|tuning fork]] and the principles of [[Wikipedia:Mechanical resonance|mechanical resonance]]. All crystalline compounds have resonant frequencies which cause them to fracture when exposed to certain wavelengths of sound. This is appropriate considering the effects a Destabilizer visibly inflicted on Garnet in "[[The Return]]".
** The fact that it creates an electrical charge suggests that it might also be based on a close-range taser, a weapon that uses an electric shock to subdue a target.
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**Its use of electrical charges suggests it might be based on a close-range [[Wikipedia:Taser|taser]]. Its design also resembles a [[Wikipedia:Cattle prod|cattle prod]].
* A flashback during Garnet's story in "[[Gemcation]]" shows [[Pink Diamond]] fighting the Crystal Gems with an object resembling a Gem Destabilizer in each hand.
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*The flashback during Garnet's story in "[[Gemcation]]" showed [[Pink Diamond]] fighting the [[Crystal Gems]] with an object resembling a Destabilizer in each hand.
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**In "[[Familiar (episode)|Familiar]]" an object resembling a Destabilizer was seen on Pink Diamond's desk.
 
== Gallery ==
 
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The Return 270.png|Jasper wielding a Destabilizer in "The Return".
 
Jail Break Steven Peridot's hand error.png|Steven blocking a Destabilizer in "Jail Break".
 
VD1sj1.gif|Garnet unfusing after being hit by a Destabilizer in "The Return".
 
Tumblr nttwo2iFcI1smn4pqo5 1280.jpg|Design
 
Peridot vs.png|Steven grabbing a Gem Destabilizer.
 
Aquamarine's Destabilizer.png|Aquamarine's Gem Destabilizer.
 
Steven Universe Gemcation 149.png|Pink Diamond wielding weapons resembling Destabilizers.
 
Familiar 263.png|Pink Diamond's old Destabilizer in "Familiar".
 
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Revision as of 19:39, 1 December 2019

This article is about the Gem Destabilizer. You may be looking for the Gem Rejuvenator.

A Gem Destabilizer is a Gem Weapon designed to dissipate a Gem's physical form. The yellow Destabilizer appears to have been modeled on Yellow Diamond's power to generate a lightning bolt-current that paralyzes and poofs Gems.

Appearance

Yellow

The yellow Destabilizer resembles a goldish-brown arrowhead-tipped tuning fork with a pale yellow oval-shaped orb suspended between the tips. It gives off streams of static energy between the orb and hilt.

Blue

The blue Destabilizer has a shape similar to its yellow counterpart though the shape leading up to the end is smoother. The blue Destabilizer has no electric charge but instead contains a blue orb at the end. It is unknown if the effects are any different compared to the yellow Destabilizer as it was not shown being used.

Abilities

Destabilizers essentially dissolve a Gem's body on contact with the operational end. Lines of yellow energy course through a Gem's body, sometimes dismembering their physical form upon contact and release therefore forcing the Gem's consciousness to retreat into their gemstone. This process will disrupt even the most stable Fusion Gems. The containment fields of the prison cells first seen aboard the Gem Warship utilize a similar effect by destabilizing any part of a Gem's physical form that comes into contact with them.

While older Gem weapons employ brutal force from which a Gem may require days or weeks to recover a Destabilizer will merely knock a Gem out of commission for a short period, perhaps only a few hours. This is still sufficient time to collect and imprison the inactive gemstone making it arguably more efficient than the original method of poofing and bubbling.

The Destabilizers and containment fields have proven to be ineffective against the half-Gem, half-human Steven Universe. Subjection to either device results in him being slightly shocked and colored lines appearing on his skin; this is due to his body being organic and not made of light as stated by Pearl and Garnet.

Trivia

  • Because Jasper and Peridot have yellow Destabilizers and Aquamarine has blue Destabilizers it can be assumed Gems belonging to certain Diamonds determines what colored Destabilizers they use.
    • Jasper and Peridot are seen wielding Destabilizers implying they are standard-issue personal defense weapons for Homeworld Gems in Era 2.
    • Since Gem ships have been shown to carry them it could be assumed that all Era-2 Gem ships have Destabilizers onboard.
  • The Destabilizer seems to be based on a tuning fork and the principles of mechanical resonance. All crystalline compounds have resonant frequencies which cause them to fracture when exposed to certain wavelengths of sound. This is appropriate considering the effects a Destabilizer visibly inflicted on Garnet in "The Return".
    • Its use of electrical charges suggests it might be based on a close-range taser. Its design also resembles a cattle prod.
  • The flashback during Garnet's story in "Gemcation" showed Pink Diamond fighting the Crystal Gems with an object resembling a Destabilizer in each hand.
    • In "Familiar" an object resembling a Destabilizer was seen on Pink Diamond's desk.

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