~~NOTOC~~ ^ ^ {{:icons:gemicon.jpg|}} ^ ^ Name | gem of contrition | ^ UNID | &itGemOfContrition; | ^ Level | VIII | ^ Base Value | 5000 | ^ Mass | 1 (1 kg) | ^ Frequency | veryrare | ====Game Description==== "These gems are used by the Halo Races, though their exact purpose is unknown. The dark-energies embedded in the gem have an influence over spacetime that is not yet fully understood." ====Effect==== Using this item stops time around you. The effect lasts around 20 seconds. All ships other than your own are effected, including any autons you have. Weapons fired before the gem is used will pause in mid-flight, though once time is stopped you can fire your weapons.