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The Moon Base hums with the low thrum of ancient machinery. Dim light filters through dust motes suspended in the still air, casting long shadows across the cold stone floor. The Crystal Gems and Peridot step into the chamber, their footsteps echoing. On the walls, towering murals of the Diamonds loom—Yellow, Blue, White, Pink—their painted eyes seeming to follow every movement. Peridot gasps, rushing to the nearest mural with a reverence that borders on worship. "Behold! Yellow Diamond! Isn't she magnificent?!" she cries. Steven squints up at the images, curiosity plain on his face. "Wow... so who are the Diamonds anyway? They seem like a big deal." Peridot whirls on him, incredulous. "Are you joking me?! The Diamonds are the Gem matriarchs! Together they make up the Great Diamond Au…