Saiyans are a warrior race infamous for their relentless combat instinct, explosive battle potential, and fierce pride. Hailing originally from Planet Sadala, Saiyans possess a unique biology that allows them to grow stronger after surviving near-death experiences.
In Universe 7, Saiyans were once brutal, conquest-driven people. Most were employed as mercenaries, conquering worlds for sale under the Frieza Empire. Their transformation into Great Apes via Blutz Waves and their legendary Super Saiyan forms became symbols of devastation across galaxies!
In contrast, Universe 6 Saiyans grew into a noble, peacekeeping force. They are leaner in build and seem to overall value discipline over aggression.
Despite their different histories, both branches share one thing: a burning desire to grow stronger!! Whether as defenders or destroyers, Saiyans are a race that thrives on challenge and evolves through battle!!
Strengths
+A natural prowess for combat makes them a class of warriors that have enormous instinct for battle. Even toddlers can be dangerous for some of the weaker creatures in the galaxy.
+Can learn and expand a lot on their present techniques with training alone.
+Transformation branches to choose from that can best suit an individual Saiyan.
Weaknesses
-Although resilient, they have no natural armor, making a fatal surprise attack a possibility.
-Limited, to no options for recovering stamina or healing from injuries and no true defenses to magic-based attacks.
- Saiyans, while a powerful race of warriors, rarely rely on complex ki techniques and abilities and usually have to dedicate a lot of time to learn Ki abilities that fall under the highly advanced class.
-The Saiyan tail, if left untrained, can easily demobilize a Saiyan when gripped.
-Specific to C-Type Saiyans: Ki attacks or techniques that require precision are out of the question. Their bodies are too tailored for unleashing huge explosions or brutal swings.
Energy Affinities!
Ki: Burst Style
Can Learn:
Ki: Spirit Style
Godly Ki
Mystical Power
Zenkai Boost Mechanics
A Zenkai Boost only activates under the following conditions:
The Saiyan has sustained a near-lethal injury.
The Saiyan has fully recovered from said injury.
Partial recovery or healing does NOT grant a Zenkai.
Training or physical strain during recovery can weaken or negate the boost. Don’t be a Cell Games Vegeta! Eat, play, and rest!
If the Saiyan is re-injured before full recovery, the boost is either delayed or reset entirely!
Zenkai Boosts are based on a Saiyan’s current tier and are determined by a dice roll:
Example: A Saiyan in Tier B1 recovering from injury rolls a D4 to determine the Zenkai’s strength. If they roll a 3, their power increases by +3!
Zenkai boosts are non-stackable across tiers. Once a Saiyan reaches the limit for a given tier, no further boosts are gained in that tier… meaning you can’t hold onto your boosts to get 7 boosts by the S1 tier. You either use them—or you don’t!
This system is intended to help Saiyan players figure out how to manage Zenkais. You do not have to adhere to this to a T - but this is what we designed in a way to work well with the overall tier system.
Saiyan reputation as a warrior race and planet-conquering fighters comes from their ability to increase their battle power via transforming.
"Oozaru," or "Great Ape," is their most common transformation.
The towering, savage beast that cemented the Saiyans' fearsome reputation across the galaxy!
Do we really need to explain this one? Exposure to Blutz Waves triggers this primal transformation on any Saiyan, tail or not.
However, as Universe 6 has shown, this ancient remnant of Saiyan evolution is slowly being left in the past. Modern Saiyans have come to favor their more efficient humanoid forms. Even in Universe 7, Saiyans will notice that as their power increases, this transformation becomes more of a display rather than any practical use for combat.
That said, it’s impossible to deny that the Great Ape is THE symbol of the Saiyan’s inner power and heritage.
D: +5
C: +3
B: +2
A and above: +1
Much like the Frieza Race, Saiyans can evolve and develop powerful transformations that can multiply their Power Level!
While the process is similar, Saiyans are a complex race that has multiple branches of power and transformations, some based on their nature, others on nurture! Below are the accessible and known paths.
Saiyans can belong to one of the two main categories of the Saiyan Bloodline:
The 'Standard' Saiyan is your "average Joe" - but to call them average is an understatement. Their reputation as incredible fighters was never lost to the galaxy - so much so that they are remembered for it long after they have become extinct.
The C-Type Super Saiyan is a mutant - and a prodigy, by all means. These Saiyans were born with incredible might and potential and yet were cursed with an irresistible rage. This rare genetic mutation is usually ever seen once in a generation.
Standard Super Saiyan Only can continue to one of the two: