[[File:Forcest1.png|right|thumb|150px|The Force Gem of the {{Term|ST|Forest Temple|link}}]]
[[File:Forcest1.png|right|thumb|200px|The Force Gem of the {{Term|ST|Forest Temple|link}}]]
In {{ST}}, {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} are integral to the plot. The {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} in the {{Term|ST|Forest Temple|link|display=Forest}}, {{Term|ST|Snow Temple|link|display=Snow}}, {{Term|ST|Ocean Temple|link|display=Ocean}}, {{Term|ST|Fire Temple|link|display=Fire}} Temples emit energy that is carried by {{Term|ST|Spirit Tracks|link}} to the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}}, which the {{Plural|ST|Spirit of Good|link}} built to imprison {{Term|ST|Malladus|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Long ago, the {{Color|ST Light Blue|spirits of good}} and the {{Color|ST Light Blue|Demon King}} were embroiled in a never-ending war. In the end, the spirits could not defeat him. But they did manage to imprison him in this tower.|Anjean|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|It's not chains or bars that keep him imprisoned, but an energy that flows between the tower and the four temples that surround it.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> When {{Term|ST|Chancellor Cole|link}} and {{Term|ST|Byrne|link}} plot to resurrect {{Term|ST|Malladus}}, {{Term|ST|Link}} and {{Term|ST|Princess Zelda|link}} go to the four temples to restore the energy between them and the broken {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}}.<ref>{{Cite|At the top of this tower is your body. The Demon King's spirit is also there. To prevent him from possessing your body, you must fortify his prison. To do this, restore the energy between the temples and this tower. In other words... Restore the tracks between here and the temples.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> These {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} are colored according to the {{Term|ST|Realm}} in which they are in. They each emerge from the remains of defeated bosses and rest on a winged pedestal that appears out of the floor. This restores the {{Term|ST|Spirit Tracks}} from the temple to the {{Term|ST|Spirit Tower}}, at the same time sending a burst of energy that restores another section of the tower.
{{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} are integral to the plot of {{ST}}. They appear above a [[Goddess Crest]]-like arch as the symbol of the {{Plural|ST|Spirit of Good|link}}, which is seen in numerous places throughout [[New Hyrule]]; notably, on the [[Spirit Engine|Engine]] of the {{Term|ST|Spirit Train|link}}, on the {{Plural|ST|Lokomo|link}}' vehicles, on the completed {{Term|ST|Rail Map|link}}, and atop the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits|link}}. The {{Term|ST|Shield|link}} is studded with an ornamental {{Term|ST|Force Gem}}, and the {{Term|ST|Lokomo Sword|link}} has one in its pommel. One of each pair of {{Plural|ST|Spacetime Gate|link}} is adorned with a {{Term|ST|Force Gem}} that changes from green to gold when shot with the {{Term|ST|Cannon|link}}, thereby activating that pair.
The pedestal-mounted {{Term|ST|Force Gem}} is the symbol of the {{Term|ST|Spirits of Good}} which appears on the {{Term|ST|Rail Map|link}} and the {{Term|ST|Lokomo|link}}'s vehicles. For the same reason, the {{Term|ST|Shield|link}} is studded with an ornamental {{Term|ST|Force Gem}}—the {{Term|ST|Lokomo Sword|link}} has one in its pommel. One of each pair of {{Plural|ST|Spacetime Gate|link}} is adorned with a {{Term|ST|Force Gem}} whose color indicates whether or not the gate is active. The gate is activated by striking the {{Term|ST|Force Gem}} using the {{Term|ST|Cannon|link}}.
[[File:ST Force Gem from Anjean.png|left|thumb|256x192px|Anjean producing a Force Gem]]
When each of the {{Plural|ST|Boss|link}} of the [[Forest Temple|Forest]], [[Snow Temple|Snow]], [[Ocean Temple|Ocean]], and [[Fire Temple]]s are defeated, in their wake appears a large {{Term|ST|Force Gem}}, colored green, white, blue, and red respectively. A mechanical pedestal rises then out of the ground and the {{Term|ST|Force Gem}} lowers onto it, creating a seal that re-energizes the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)|link}} leading back to the {{Term|ST|Tower of Spirits}} and restores a portion of the broken tower, strengthening the bond that imprisons the Demon King, {{Term|ST|Malladus|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|At the top of this tower is your body. The Demon King's spirit is also there. To prevent him from possessing your body, you must fortify his prison. To do this, restore the energy between the temples and this tower. In other words... Restore the tracks between here and the temples.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>
When {{Term|ST|Link}} helps certain characters, their happiness or gratitude causes them to emit {{Term|ST|Energy|link}} in the form of a small yellow {{Term|ST|Force Gem}} that restores yet more of the {{Term|ST|Spirit Tracks}}.<ref>{{Cite|You plan to continue your journey by train, do you not? Then you must always go forth with people's hearts in your mind. When you make people happy, their spirits emit energy. When this energy builds, new tracks appear.<br/>This should be very useful for your journey.|Carben|ST}}</ref> {{Term|ST|Anjean|link}} gives {{Term|ST|Link}} one that opens the {{Term|ST|Spirit Tracks}} in the {{Term|ST|Sand Realm|link}}.<ref name="Anjean">{{Cite|As I am sure you know, happiness and gratitude create energy. Well, I am deeply grateful to both of you for all of your help. I cannot help you directly, but I can at least give you this Force Gem.|Anjean|ST}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|This Force Gem will serve that very purpose. It will open tracks into the desert.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> The other 20 of these {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} restore tracks that are optional. These grant access to new shortcuts, {{Plural|ST|Station|link}}, {{Plural|ST|Spacetime Gate}} and {{Plural|ST|Rabbit|link}} (generally in the {{Term|ST|Realm}} the person is in). {{Term|ST|Link}} obtains the 20 {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} by [[Transportation|transporting]] {{Plural|ST|Passenger|link}} and {{Plural|ST|Cargo|link}} from one location to another.
[[File:ST Rail Map - Force Gem from Anjean.png|right|thumb|256x192px|The Spirit Tracks created by Anjean's Force Gem]]
As {{Plural|ST|Item|link}}, gold-colored {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} appear when {{Term|ST|Link|link}} helps certain characters.<ref>{{Cite|You plan to continue your journey by train, do you not? Then you must always go forth with people's hearts in your mind. When you make people happy, their spirits emit {{Color|ST Light Blue|energy}}. When this {{Color|ST Light Blue|energy}} builds, new tracks appear. This should be very useful for your journey.|Carben|ST}}</ref> The energy in a person's heart is said to be similar to that which powers the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}}, and when that person is very happy or grateful, their energy rises and produces a {{Term|ST|Force Gem}}, which restores yet more of the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}}.<ref>{{Cite|Here, this is for you. ...You look confused. I'll explain, {{Player Name}}. Every living being possesses an {{Color|ST Light Blue|energy}}... And this energy is similar to the energy that powers the Spirit Tracks. When a person's heart is especially happy or grateful... His energy levels become particularly strong.|Carben|ST}}</ref> These new sections of tracks create shortcuts that ease travel aboard the {{Term|ST|Spirit Train}}, and grant access to new {{Plural|ST|Station|link}}, {{Plural|ST|Rabbit|link}}, and {{Plural|ST|Spacetime Gate}}.
There are 21 {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}} for {{Term|ST|Link}} to collect by transporting {{Plural|ST|Passenger|link}} or {{Term|ST|Cargo|link}} from one location to another; all but three are optional. The [[Force Gem 1|first Force Gem]] is given by {{Term|ST|Carben|link}} after {{Term|ST|Link}} drives him from {{Term|ST|Papuchia Village|link}} to the {{Term|ST|Ocean Sanctuary|link}}, defending him from an onslaught of {{Plural|ST|Pirate|link}} along the way.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|ST Light Blue|Energy}} lives in the hearts of everyone, even feeble old fellows like me... I don't express it well, but the bottom line is that I appreciate your help... Here, please take this. It belongs to you.|Carben|ST}}</ref> {{Term|ST|Force Gem 5|link}} must also be collected by driving {{Term|ST|Noko|link}} of the {{Plural|ST|Anouki|link}} to the {{Term|ST|Wellspring Station|link}}, as this allows him to make the {{Term|ST|Mega Ice|link}} that {{Term|ST|Link}} requires during his adventure. After the {{Term|ST|Fire Temple}} is completed, {{Term|ST|Anjean|link}} gives {{Term|ST|Link}} and {{Term|ST|Princess Zelda|link}} a special unnumbered {{Term|ST|Force Gem}},<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= Though this is indeed a Force Gem, it's not counted as one of the 20 you can collect to open up optional tracks. Nope, this one's special!|game= ST|publisher= Prima|page= 246}}</ref> which reveals the {{Plural|ST|Spirit Tracks (Object)}} of the {{Term|ST|Sand Realm|link}},<ref>{{Cite|This Force Gem will serve that very purpose. It will open tracks into the desert.|Anjean|ST}}</ref> as thanks for all he has done for the kingdom.<ref>{{Cite|As I am sure you know, happiness and gratitude create energy. Well, I am deeply grateful to both of you for all of your help. I cannot help you directly, but I can at least give you this Force Gem.|Anjean|ST}}</ref>
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====List of {{Plural|ST|Force Gem}}====
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! Number{{Note|According to {{Guide|ST|Prima}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ST|publisher= Prima|page= 311}}</ref> They are not numbered in-game, nor are they even stored on the {{Term|ST|Collection|link}} screen.}}
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| {{Term|ST|Warp Gate F|link}}<br/>[[Desert Rabbit|Desert Rabbit 1]]<br/>Western link to {{Term|ST|Ocean Realm|link}} through {{Term|ST|Sand Realm|link}}
| {{Term|ST|Warp Gate F|link}}<br/>[[Desert Rabbit|Desert Rabbit 1]]<br/>Western link to {{Term|ST|Ocean Realm|link}} through {{Term|ST|Sand Realm|link}}
| data-sort-value="4"| Clear the {{Term|ST|Geyser|link}} in {{Term|ST|Goron Village|link}}
| data-sort-value="4"| Clear the {{Plural|ST|Lava Geyser|link}} in {{Term|ST|Goron Village|link}}
Force Gems first appeared in Four Swords Adventures. The Links need to collect 2000 of them to empower the Four Sword, which has lost its power because of Vaati's magic.[6] Once empowered, it can break Vaati's Dark Barrier at the end of each level.[7][8] Like Rupees in most games in the series, their size and color determine their value. Often, levels will have an area that gives an opportunity to get many Force Gems at once; usually, this involves defeating many enemies without being hit. Doing this awards combo points, which will give more Force Gems from defeating the enemies.[9] In some cases, the Force Gems are used as currency.[10] Sometimes, if big Force Gems are lying around, Tingle will appear and attempt to take them before Link can reach them; Link can throw things at him to deter him.
Force Gems appear throughout each level, found on enemies, under rocks, frozen in ice, and more.[11] Below is a list of the values for each variety of Force Gem:
Force Gem Values
Small Green Force Gem worth 1
Small Blue Force Gem worth 5
Small Red Force Gem worth 20
Small Purple Force Gem worth 50
Big Green Force Gem worth 100
Big Blue Force Gem worth 150
Big Red Force Gem worth 200
Big Purple Force Gem worth 300
Large Green Force Gem worth 1,000
Large Blue Force Gem worth 1,500
Large Red Force Gem worth 2,000
Large Purple Force Gem worth 3,000
Rare Force Gems
A Force Soldier
Color alternating Force Gem: Its value depends on which color it is when obtained.
Force Soldier: A large green Force Gem with a sword and legs. If Link destroys it, it will become a big green Force Gem. However, if Link does not defeat it in time and it self destructs, its value will be reduced to one Force Gem.
Force Gem Thieves
Hinoxes will shake great amounts of Force Gems from Link while he is in their grasp.
Wizzrobes can continuously suck Force Gems from Link while dodging him at great ease and speed.
When Link takes significant damage, Force Gems will fall from him.
Phantom Hourglass
Link placing Force Gems on pedestals
In Phantom Hourglass, Force Gems are gold-colored objects found in the Temple of the Ocean King. Three of them must be placed on pedestals inside a Safe Zone in order to create a Triforce symbol that unlocks a door to the next floor. Just like with a Boss Key, carrying a Force Gem slows Link down and prevents him from attacking or defending himself.[12]
Force Gems are used on floor B3, where each one is found inside a Treasure Chest, and on floor B12, where one Force Gem is carried by a Phantom that patrols the room, while the other two are found in Treasure Chests that cause new Phantoms to appear when opened. Additionally on the latter floor, placing a Force Gem on its pedestal causes a Wizzrobe to spawn.
On floors B7 and B8, the Square, Round, and Triangle Crystals play the same role as the Force Gems, though they must all be carried to a Safe Zone on Floor B9. At one point in the game, Oshus explains that the Sands of Hours are made of Force Gems.[13]
Battle Mode
The goal of Battle Mode is for each of the Links to collect as many of the Force Gems spread around the field as possible. Small Force Gems are worth one point, regular-sized Force Gems are worth five points, and large Force Gems are worth 15 points; the larger a Force Gem, the heavier it is to carry. The colors of the Force Gems are also changed during gameplay; carrying one into a red or blue Safe Zone will change its color respectively and add its value to that Link's score. Neutral Safe Zones will turn red or blue Force Gems back to gold and subtract their values from the scores.
Force Gems are integral to the plot of Spirit Tracks. They appear above a Goddess Crest-like arch as the symbol of the Spirits of Good, which is seen in numerous places throughout New Hyrule; notably, on the Engine of the Spirit Train, on the Lokomo' vehicles, on the completed Rail Map, and atop the Tower of Spirits. The Shield is studded with an ornamental Force Gem, and the Lokomo Sword has one in its pommel. One of each pair of Spacetime Gates is adorned with a Force Gem that changes from green to gold when shot with the Cannon, thereby activating that pair.
Anjean producing a Force Gem
When each of the Bosses of the Forest, Snow, Ocean, and Fire Temples are defeated, in their wake appears a large Force Gem, colored green, white, blue, and red respectively. A mechanical pedestal rises then out of the ground and the Force Gem lowers onto it, creating a seal that re-energizes the Spirit Tracks leading back to the Tower of Spirits and restores a portion of the broken tower, strengthening the bond that imprisons the Demon King, Malladus.[14]
The Spirit Tracks created by Anjean's Force Gem
As Items, gold-colored Force Gems appear when Link helps certain characters.[15] The energy in a person's heart is said to be similar to that which powers the Spirit Tracks, and when that person is very happy or grateful, their energy rises and produces a Force Gem, which restores yet more of the Spirit Tracks.[16] These new sections of tracks create shortcuts that ease travel aboard the Spirit Train, and grant access to new Stations, Rabbits, and Spacetime Gates.
There are 21 Force Gems for Link to collect by transporting Passengers or Cargo from one location to another; all but three are optional. The first Force Gem is given by Carben after Link drives him from Papuchia Village to the Ocean Sanctuary, defending him from an onslaught of Pirates along the way.[17]Force Gem 5 must also be collected by driving Noko of the Anouki to the Wellspring Station, as this allows him to make the Mega Ice that Link requires during his adventure. After the Fire Temple is completed, Anjean gives Link and Princess Zelda a special unnumbered Force Gem,[18] which reveals the Spirit Tracks of the Sand Realm,[19] as thanks for all he has done for the kingdom.[20]
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↑"However, Vaati's magic has robbed the Four Sword of its power to vanquish darkness. To return the sword to its full strength, find the source of that power: Force Gems." — Kaepora Gaebora (Four Swords Adventures)
↑"Your goal is to destroy the dark magic barrier at the end of each stage. The only way to destroy the barrier is with the magic Force Gem power of the legendary Four Sword." (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 18)
↑"If the Four Sword doesn't have enough power, it cant destroy the barrier. Refer to the Status screen to see how many Force Gems you need before the Four Sword reclaims its power to repel evil." (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 19)
↑"Defeat multiple enemies with a single blow to get more Force Gems." — N/A (Four Swords Adventures)
↑"Today, my aid can be yours for a paltry sum! How about a mere... ??? Force Gems!" — Man (Four Swords Adventures)
↑"Force Gems can be found all over Hyrule. These gems are the source of the Four Sword's power. They appear after you defeat enemies or cut down grass and bushes." (Four Swords Adventures manual, pg. 18)
↑"It is said to be made of Force Gems of the great spirit, the Ocean King." — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
↑"At the top of this tower is your body. The Demon King's spirit is also there. To prevent him from possessing your body, you must fortify his prison. To do this, restore the energy between the temples and this tower. In other words... Restore the tracks between here and the temples." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
↑"You plan to continue your journey by train, do you not? Then you must always go forth with people's hearts in your mind. When you make people happy, their spirits emit energy. When this energy builds, new tracks appear. This should be very useful for your journey." — Carben (Spirit Tracks)
↑"Here, this is for you. ...You look confused. I'll explain, Link. Every living being possesses an energy... And this energy is similar to the energy that powers the Spirit Tracks. When a person's heart is especially happy or grateful... His energy levels become particularly strong." — Carben (Spirit Tracks)
↑"Energy lives in the hearts of everyone, even feeble old fellows like me... I don't express it well, but the bottom line is that I appreciate your help... Here, please take this. It belongs to you." — Carben (Spirit Tracks)
↑"This Force Gem will serve that very purpose. It will open tracks into the desert." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
↑"As I am sure you know, happiness and gratitude create energy. Well, I am deeply grateful to both of you for all of your help. I cannot help you directly, but I can at least give you this Force Gem." — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
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