Reasons for new gems to join Bloodstone's side: 1: He knows about their past. 2: The gems know as little about him as they do Aqua 3: His invasion is what allowed them to be born 4: If Aqua, Rose, and co. had succeeded earlier, none of them would exist 5: Aqua is a traitor to gem kind, favoring humans over the gems. How do the new ones know she won't make this decision again when it's between humans or them? 6: The new gems have done nothing wrong in his eyes, if they switch he would be willing to grant citizenship to them on Home-World 7: Blood has all of gem kind backing him Reasons to stay with Aqua: 1: She's nice and hasn't tried to destroy the new ones yet 2: She taught them how to use their powers 3: She was the first gem they met 4: She hasn't fired giant lasers at them - The question remains though, who will consider switching sides if given the opportunity