Zodiac Stones

The zodiac stones are 12 gems that give the holder nearly infinite power in exchange for their body when they are close to death. Of the twelve stones, each one is identical in power but produce a different physical manifestation when the holder of the stone reaches near death. Once the zodiac stone has taken over the body, they will live for 3 years before reverting back into the stone.

The Galactic Albion Empire gives Zodiac Stones to members of the royal family and great generals. Brutus's first encounter with a zodiac stone was during his fight with an Albion prince who was taken over by the stone after his defeat.

If someone has more than one stone, they will not gain any power from them and will not transform when near death, unless they have all twelve stones in which case they will immediately transform into Ultima, who has infinite power and will live for 7 years.