After the turn of the 22nd century advancements in science lead to the cheap production of artificial gems made from Hypium. Meanwhile The Institution destroyed most of the supply of remaining True Gems. The caused the scarcity of True Gems to drop to nearly zero. But EllioTrades and a band of rebels have developed an advanced method to unearth the last remaining True Gems. He and his band of Gem Hunters scour the earth to find them for the good of the common people.