Black, now alongside his own Pearl, were inside a dark room, a "Control Room" of sorts. The main controls were not exactly what the Diamond had expected, but it was a simple concept that he could adjust to. It was a raised platform in the center of the room, in front of a triangular window. And as he stepped onto it, faint glow enveloped his legs, all the way to his waist and then halted.

Black: Now, walk.

Out of the ship, several green Gems, Peridots, observed the ship beginning to walk. At first it was slow, then it began to pick up speed along a massive runway. Finally, it leaped high into the air, and beyond.

Back inside, the two Gems watched as the bright sky of Homeworld was replaced with the darkness of space.

Pearl: We have successfully taken off, my Diamond. We'll arrive on Vulcan within four days.

Black: Good, what other forces will be accompanying us?

Three holographic screens suddenly appeared in front of the black Pearl.

Pearl: There are 6 colony ships on the same route as us. They will arrive ahead of time, and six command bases are to be fully constructed and operational by the time we land. Afterwards the terraforming will commence.

Black: Excellent. The creation of the Black Court and a sufficient army is of the highest priority. Although the planet possesses no life, there may be a hazardous environment. Then a harvest of other suitable planets will be initiated for use in technological development.

Pearl: I will begin calculating a schedule for these future projects immediately, is there anything else to keep in record?

Black: Yes, we will also be researching a method to improve our current weapons and transportation. I've taken the liberty of inspecting our latest model colony ships and armaments, they are strong but have not yet reached their absolute potential. I do not know all that exist in this universe, but I will ensure Homeworld's authority by any and all means.

Pearl: Right away, my Diamond.

(Days later.)

The ship soon approached the planet known as Vulcan, a dull-looking world in Black's eyes, much like the one he emerged from. The only difference here, is that Vulcan will become the foothold on what Black will see to a vast empire.

Pearl: We shall land shortly, My Diamond.

The surface was rocky, and was looked like volcanic ash covered the entire landscape.

Black: Locate the nearest Gem settlement and prepare for landing sequence. I wish to see what progress they have made so far.

The vessel landed near a gray metal structure.

As they exited the ship, a tall dark, well-built figure was standing at the building's entrees waiting for them. The first thing Black noticed was the symbol of their chest, an indicator of which Gem belonged to whichever Diamond, he guessed.

Bl-Agate: Welcome to the Vulcan Colony, my Diamond! I am Black Lace Agate, one of the new Gems of your court, it is an honor to be created for you.

Black: So the production of Gems has already begun, excellent. How many more are on this planet?

Bl-Agate: So far 300 Gems have emerged, most of which are Peridots. Quartz Soldiers, like myself, will be a bit longer, but nevertheless we have already begun designing cities and preparing more and more Kindergarten sites!

Black: Good, I expect to have a sufficient invasion force by the end of this year.

Bl-Agate: We'll see to it, my Diamond! Oh! I just remembered, while surveying the area, one of the Peridots found a mysterious pod within the, "swamps" of this planet yesterday! She wanted to know if you wished to inspect it yourself.

Black: A pod? But I was told no life exists. Take me to it at once.

The Agate opened the large, heavy metal door of the building and they all stepped in, going down the many corridors and passing by huge, imposing Quartz Gems. Each one possessed long, messy hair, and seemed to have a more "rough" personality than the Agate. They finally stopped at a large metal room, where two green Gems were studying something big at the back of the chamber. One's gemstone was on her abdomen, while the other had it where her left eye should be.

Peridot 1: Black Diamond! It's an honor to-

Black: You to aren't from my division.

Peridot 2: Ah, yes, we were the ones sent by Yellow to assist in the colonization of the planet. But one of the newer ones found this thing not too far from here!

The Peridot with a single eye pointed towards the round, damaged pod. It had several orbs on the sides of the black struts, and a large metal hatch sat in the middle.

Peridot 1: We've attempted accessing the contents of the pod, but nothing we have responds to the door's locking mechanism. And we didn't want to force the door open until you had a look first.

The Diamond approached the hatch, placing his right hand on it.

Black: ...I know a method that will open the pod, without damage.

Bl-Agate: Do you wish for a team of Bismuths to-ah! My Diamond, your hand!!

From each of his fingertips, a fine wire stretched outward and into the tiny gaps between the hatch. A small click could be heard from within the pod itself, and it fell forwards with a loud thud, giving the Diamond a small ramp to walk up to get inside.

Pearl: Oh? He has never used that until now, but he acts as if he always knew that was possible. My Diamond, what's inside?

Black: I...do not know. Peridots, come in and bring these two out fir research.

Peridot 1: "These two", my Diamond?

They approached the new doorway and confronted what Black had saw upon opening the pod. Two odd-looking machines, dusty and long since deactivated sat within the dark room. One one side, a plunger attachment, and a gun on the other.

Black: Fascinating, there was life here before, something left these...now we-I have a new opportunity to fulfill my purpose.

(Some time later, Homeworld.)

Blue Diamond was much different than the other two, she wore a large, plain robe, spoke with a soft, gentle voice, and from what Pink had noticed upon meeting her, she can make others feel strong emotion with her presence alone.

Her Pearl was the most quiet out of them all so far, so much it's sometimes difficult for other Gems to hear what she says the first time.

The Diamonds were in a large room with four massive chairs at the very back, one for each Diamond, and a fifth seat was currently being placed in the middle by two large Gems with multi-colored hair.

(The pink chair is supposed to be black.)

Blue: This is such a beautifully decorated room Pink, but what is it even for?

Pink: I think it would be a great idea to celebrate Black's first colony! We could all be together in this room, and some of the other Gems could play music for any accomplishment!

Blue: Hm...I suppose that would be fine, it's just that, we never celebrated like this before.

Pink: Then now with me and Black, a lot of things will change, we'll make Homeworld the best planet out there!

Blue: Haha, you're so optimistic, little one.

Just then, Yellow, White, and their Pearls entered the room.

Yellow: This is what you've been working on, a ballroom?

White: It's absolutely marvelous, Starlight! I hadn't thought of you as an expert in interior design!

A shade of red rose across the Diamond's face.

Pink: It's nothing really, Blue helped with most of it...

Blue: Nonsense, it was your idea in the first place.

The black haired Pearl then entered the scene, followed by the Diamond himself, holding a rectangular case under his left arm, and a remote in his right hand.

Blk-Pearl: May I have everyone's attention? Black Diamond has come to make an announcement!

Pink: Who's that?

Blue: That must be Black Diamond's Pearl, I've yet to see him until now.

Black: Correct. You are Blue Diamond, it is, a pleasure to finally come face to face with every other Diamond. It is also an excellent opportunity to show you my secret project. Please, each of you take a seat as I conduct the presentation.

Confused, yet very curious, the four Diamonds took their respective seats.

White: A secret project now? What have you made to show us, Black?

Black: I was told that the colonization of any further planets cannot commence until I have assembled an efficient army of Gems, and while I understand the concern, I have been looking for ways to take control of planets inhabited with life without waiting for enough soldiers to emerge. I calculated that the best decision was to create a being that is just as useful, but can mass produced faster, and on a larger scale. I discovered a unique technology, not native to the planet Vulcan, but something from a great civilization. With the materials available, I have constructed an artificial intelligence with the ability to adapt to any and all situations.

Yellow: You wish to make an army of machines? How exactly is this a more efficient method?

Black: Allow me to show you.

He set the case down, then pressed a button on his remote, followed by mechanical whirring. Then, a cylindrical, one-eyed form entered the room, stopping at Black's side.

Blue: Oh my!

Pink: What, is that thing?

Black: This is a Mark 2 model unit, nicknamed the "Battle Eye" for now. Turn left, then right, then a circle.

Pressing three more buttons, the 'Battle Eye' performed the three actions instructed by the Diamond. It turned to the left, then the right, and spun in place.

Yellow: How exactly is this thing supposed to be an effective soldier.

Black: I am pleased that you asked. Pearl, bring the test subject.

Blk-Pearl: Yes, my Diamond.

As the Pearl walked out, Black opened the case he brought, taking out two metal attachments and fitted them onto the metal creature.

Black: As you can see, it is now fitted with a tactical organ, and a weapon for self defense. I will now relinquish control to the a.i., it shall act completely on its own. It will think, and act, as a sentient being.

With the flick of a switch, the machine's eye began moving left to right, then up and down. Then silently, the Battle Eye moved towards the Diamonds, as if inspecting them, studying them. Pink was the Gem closest to it, and she couldn't help but get an odd feeling from this creature, now that had a gun on it.

Blk-Pearl: The subject is ready!

Pearl came in with a pair of tall yellow Gems, Topaz, who both were using long poles connected by a collar to hold something in place, something big, and vicious.

Yellow: What is that thing??

Black: I took the liberty of observing the planets surrounding Vulcan, and began collecting specimens for research. You shall now see the power the Battle Eye holds.

The Battle Eye's head spun all the way around upon hearing the beast's growls, then slowly moved towards it, just inches away from the snapping jaws. Then, with a mechanical voice, the Battle Eye began shaking its limbs.

Battle Eye: Alien!! I must exterminate! Exterminate!!!

The gun sent a continuous surge of electricity through the creature's body, causing it to let out a roar of pure agony, but the machine wasn't done. The Diamonds looked on in awe, save Pink, who was absolutely horrified by what she was witnessing. Despite its violent behavior, that beast was the first organic thing she's ever seen, and it was being...tortured for, just a simple demonstration.

Finally, the gun powered down, and tje creature fell limp on the grouground, its body now charred by the weapon's heat.

Black: If you believe that was satisfactory, know that the gun was only on the weakest setting, it would only take a single shot using half of its power. There are still many improvements to make, but I am eager to hear your thoughts.

Yellow: It's...powerful.

Blue: It's, um, an interesting tool.

Pink: *Under her breath* It's scary...

White: It's perfect.

Pink: Huh?

White: This machine is the perfect tool for Homeworld! With this, we can conserve our Gem forces for greater conquest! We must create more of these Battle Eyes at once!

Black: I have already constructed a number of fabrication plants to construct them automatically, there will be at least 10,000 units completely operational within 24 hours.

Pink was shocked by how White reacted, sure it was an animal and not important to Homeworld, but to see it be killed right before her eyes was a different story altogether. She hoped that she would never see anything like that again, at least for a long, long while.

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They may be fully mechanical, but the new race of Daleks are born: The Battle Eye! (Name Still pending.)

Black Diamond, after discovering the empty Dalek casings on Vulcan, replicated the technology and added on his own designs to create an invasion force for him and the other three Diamonds. Capable of destroying both organic and Gem life, the Battle Eyes are just the beginning of the rapid development of Homeworld.