Son Goku

In Super Saiya-jin Mode, his stats are considerably more impressive:

422 character points, no disadvantages)

While flipping through Watchers of the Dragon I was amazed at some of the mega-point monstrosities contained within. Most of the characters presented there would cream just about any martial artist character I had ever created, either as player or GM. So, I decided I had a mission. There had to be somebody out there I could adapt who could kick the snerd outta these guys and feed the Death Dragon his teeth.

So I thought... Ranma? (Nah... not tough enough, besides, I'd already seen a good write-up of Ranma...) Ken? (Well... he could do it, but I hated Fists of the NorthStar...) Jubei? (Yeah! Ninja Scroll rocked! But, there already was a bunch of katana-carrying goons in the book, he'd just be another face in the crowd) And then it hit me, I did know of someone who was perfect... Heheheheheh, Steve's gonna be sorry...

Son Guku

Son Goku is the primary star of Akira Toriyama's Dragonball and Dragonball Z, a wild martial arts manga/anime that's been at the top of Japan's rating lists for years. It features (as is usual for this sort of thing) a whole cast of heroes, villains and assorted oddball characters, most with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Characters in the series can fly, project intense bolts of energy, fight like nobodies business and generally do all the things one would expect from western superhero comics, minus the spandex shorts and angst.

The character presented below is based on materal taken from Dragon Ball Z movies 1 - 8, with some additional input based on files I found on the internet. I can only presume that he's demonstrated even more outlandish powers in the manga and anime series.

Now, I have to admit, anyone glancing at Goku's point total is in for a shock. He's almost 1000 points! This my seem like a silly amount, but hey, I downpowered him for this write-up! In DBZ, the fighters regularly shatter mountains, obiterate planets and reduce the surrounding landscape to ruins in the course of a fight. I've seen characters blasted from the Earth through the sun from an attack! Besides, it's not like I figured anyone would actually use him as is...

Description

Son Goku is of average height, with a well muscled and well defined build. His hair is thick, black and points in a number of different directions. Usually, Goku wears a orange, short-sleeved 'jumpsuit' over a dark blue shirt. Dark blue boots and a belt sash complete the outfit.

In Super Saiya-jin mode, Goku's hair turns bright gold and his whole body starts to glow. His 'power rating' hits an insane level and going to Super Saiya-jin will easily shatter the power scanners used in DBZ to register a fighter's ability. At Super Saiya-jin Level 2, his hair grows out a bit, at Super Saiya-jin Level 3, Goku's face grows leaner and his hair reaches his waist.

Powers

Most of Goku's powers center around his ability to summon and manipulate Ki energy. As he is a memeber of the race known as the Sayia-jin, he has the ablilty to tap into the depths of his anger and rage and become a 'Super Saiya-jin'. When doing so, his physical abilties are heightened to an unbelievable level. He becomes faster, stronger, tougher and over all, more powerful. There is a level of power beyond this; it is called Super Saiya-jin Level 2. At this point, Goku doesn't loose the affects of his aid at the same rate anymore and can stay at this power level for exteneded periods. Beyond this, is Super Saiya-jin Level 3, which dwarfs levels 1 and two completely.

I didn't try and simulate SSJ Levels 2 & 3 in the following write-up.

Goku has demonstrated the ability to throw an assortment of energy atatcks, his most famous being the 'Kamehameha' energy blast. The 'Kamehameha' and Genkei-dama are usually weapons of last resort, used after nothing else has affected his target. The Genkei-dama is often created while Goku lies battered upon the ground, presumely beaten by his opponent. His Ki blasts, on the other hand are used during the course of any of his fights to slow down and harrass his enemies.

Flight is a power possessed by just about everyone; teleportation, though, is known only to a select few. Goku was very surprised when a character by the name of Metal Kooler used it against him.

The ability to deflect energy attacks is so widespead, that people trying to simulate characters from DBZ might consider placing the limitation "Can Be Blocked" (-1/2) on everyone's energy blasts.

Yes, Goku does know Kami-sama and Kariou-sama personally and has been asked by them for help more than once.

Disadvantages

Goku has a wife (Chi Chi) and a son, Gohan. Although Chi CHi is a capable fighter, she is nowhere in the league of the primary characters of the series. Gohan, is quite powerful and can reach Super-Saiya-Jin level 2 much easier than Goku ever could. Later, Goku gains a second son, Goten.

The Red Ribbion Army has pestered Goku repetedly over the years. After trashing most of them, a number of androids developed to aid the RRA showed up to make his life really miserable.

Goku has had to deal with a incredible range of enemies and opponents. Most don't survive the encounter, but there's always a new one out there. Goku has stated that one of his favorite hobbies is 'Fighting really powerful opponents'; he also doesn't know when to give up, and will tackle anyone he comes across.

Write-up copyright © 1996 by Michael Surbrook (susano@access.digex.net); comments about the page layout should be addressed to Jack Wilson (deejay@cu-online.com). Permission granted to duplicate and transmit, as long as this note is not removed.

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