06-12-2006, 08:56 PM
Saiyans
Throughout the universe, Saiyans are renowned for not only their almost primal brutality, but also their efficiency as warriors. Their home planet of Vegeta-sei is nothing if not a testament to this: a government ruled by only the strongest, villages and cities torn apart from ages of civil warfare, an economy whose almost sole purpose is the funding of military research and martial training. These universal preconceptions stem from the natural strength and innate cunning (when it comes to inflicting pain upon others) and a very conceited nature. The saiyans, in general, hold themselves in high regard and are quick to recognize their own strong points. If one has not met a saiyan to witness this themselves, they need little more than a brief exchange to discover it.
Physically, Saiyans are very similar to Humans; their outward appearance is almost identical save for a monkey-like tail Saiya-jin possess. This tail, under the influence of a full moon, serves to transform a Saiyan into a giant ape, capable of utilizing even its breath as a destructive weapon. There are several other traits that seperate saiyans from humans. One of the most notable is a saiyans physical fitness. On average, saiyans need to do little to keep their body in peak shape, a testament to their natural urge to fight. This effortless conditioning, however, seems to come at the cost of an almost monstrous appetite. A single Saiyan can eat, easily, an amount of food equal to five humans. Another, more perculiar, feature of the saiyan race is their hair. A pure-blooded saiyan possess not only black hair, but bears the same hair-style from birth; additionally, their hair never grows, except to keep its style in proportion to their body -- a full grown saiyan will never need a hair-cut.
As children, saiyans are taught to train themselves to be the most powerful fighter they can be. This training further influences the rest of their lives. Training, perfecting techniques, studying enemies, and practicing their own personal abilities consumes most of the life of a saiya-jin from childhood onward. Free time is used to perfect that kamehameha wave, or scout out an enemy stronghold. From this, the saiyan government gains some of the, pound-for-pound, strongest soldiers in the universe as well as some of the most loyal. Saiyans typically do one of three things once they have come of age: join up with the Vegeta military, fight to overthrown the Vegeta monarchy, or sell themselves out as mercenaries. A saiyan that specilizes in anything other than warfare is a rare sight indeed. It should be noted that, no matter which path a saiyans take, they fiercly devote themselves to it. Whether by nature or nurture, a steadfast determination is commmon amongst saiya-jin.
As has been stated, Saiyans are fighters supreme, and, even without the proper training, a saiyan can feel their warrior nature coursing through their blood. Brute strength and an overwhelming offensive is the most common trait of a saiyan warrior. They bear down upon their opponent with a dizzy display of physical prowess. While this method is very effective against young, more easily intimidated opponents, to a seasoned veteran, it is far from perfect. This focus of physical strength often leaves both the mind and the 'soul' (for lack of a better word) unsteeled against the various forms of attack an opponent can take. Further more, most saiyan soldiers lack a developed understanding of how to weave their energy into devastating attacks. A simple energy wave is generally enough for them; and, though it seems rather simple, this simplicity has been refined to an art by the saiyan warsmiths.
Among the saiyans most powerful fighting abilities is, without a doubt, their natural ability to transform into beasts of terrifying power. Though the mighty Oosaru transformation can easily overwhelm opponents -- especially when a saiya-jin has learned to control this animalistic transformation -- it pales in comparison to the sheer might of a Super Saiyan. Within the blood of a saiyan flows the power to tap into an inner rage, an inner source of immense strength. These transformations often require some kind of intense trigger from an external source: witnessing the death of a loved one, feeling the fear of an imminent death or, in rarer cases, a pure hatred towards oneself. Those these are common cases, any number of things could set a saiyan flying into this powerful form. Once they have transformed, or even ascended beyond a Super Saiyan, a saiyan's hair turns golden and gains a sort of 'spikey' appearance, additionally their eyes gain a green-hued glow. Because this transformation is trigger by extreme emotional duress, it often throws a saiya-jin into a berserker rage. Some say that this is merely a Saiyan's true nature being brought to bear.
Throughout the universe, Saiyans are renowned for not only their almost primal brutality, but also their efficiency as warriors. Their home planet of Vegeta-sei is nothing if not a testament to this: a government ruled by only the strongest, villages and cities torn apart from ages of civil warfare, an economy whose almost sole purpose is the funding of military research and martial training. These universal preconceptions stem from the natural strength and innate cunning (when it comes to inflicting pain upon others) and a very conceited nature. The saiyans, in general, hold themselves in high regard and are quick to recognize their own strong points. If one has not met a saiyan to witness this themselves, they need little more than a brief exchange to discover it.
Physically, Saiyans are very similar to Humans; their outward appearance is almost identical save for a monkey-like tail Saiya-jin possess. This tail, under the influence of a full moon, serves to transform a Saiyan into a giant ape, capable of utilizing even its breath as a destructive weapon. There are several other traits that seperate saiyans from humans. One of the most notable is a saiyans physical fitness. On average, saiyans need to do little to keep their body in peak shape, a testament to their natural urge to fight. This effortless conditioning, however, seems to come at the cost of an almost monstrous appetite. A single Saiyan can eat, easily, an amount of food equal to five humans. Another, more perculiar, feature of the saiyan race is their hair. A pure-blooded saiyan possess not only black hair, but bears the same hair-style from birth; additionally, their hair never grows, except to keep its style in proportion to their body -- a full grown saiyan will never need a hair-cut.
As children, saiyans are taught to train themselves to be the most powerful fighter they can be. This training further influences the rest of their lives. Training, perfecting techniques, studying enemies, and practicing their own personal abilities consumes most of the life of a saiya-jin from childhood onward. Free time is used to perfect that kamehameha wave, or scout out an enemy stronghold. From this, the saiyan government gains some of the, pound-for-pound, strongest soldiers in the universe as well as some of the most loyal. Saiyans typically do one of three things once they have come of age: join up with the Vegeta military, fight to overthrown the Vegeta monarchy, or sell themselves out as mercenaries. A saiyan that specilizes in anything other than warfare is a rare sight indeed. It should be noted that, no matter which path a saiyans take, they fiercly devote themselves to it. Whether by nature or nurture, a steadfast determination is commmon amongst saiya-jin.
As has been stated, Saiyans are fighters supreme, and, even without the proper training, a saiyan can feel their warrior nature coursing through their blood. Brute strength and an overwhelming offensive is the most common trait of a saiyan warrior. They bear down upon their opponent with a dizzy display of physical prowess. While this method is very effective against young, more easily intimidated opponents, to a seasoned veteran, it is far from perfect. This focus of physical strength often leaves both the mind and the 'soul' (for lack of a better word) unsteeled against the various forms of attack an opponent can take. Further more, most saiyan soldiers lack a developed understanding of how to weave their energy into devastating attacks. A simple energy wave is generally enough for them; and, though it seems rather simple, this simplicity has been refined to an art by the saiyan warsmiths.
Among the saiyans most powerful fighting abilities is, without a doubt, their natural ability to transform into beasts of terrifying power. Though the mighty Oosaru transformation can easily overwhelm opponents -- especially when a saiya-jin has learned to control this animalistic transformation -- it pales in comparison to the sheer might of a Super Saiyan. Within the blood of a saiyan flows the power to tap into an inner rage, an inner source of immense strength. These transformations often require some kind of intense trigger from an external source: witnessing the death of a loved one, feeling the fear of an imminent death or, in rarer cases, a pure hatred towards oneself. Those these are common cases, any number of things could set a saiyan flying into this powerful form. Once they have transformed, or even ascended beyond a Super Saiyan, a saiyan's hair turns golden and gains a sort of 'spikey' appearance, additionally their eyes gain a green-hued glow. Because this transformation is trigger by extreme emotional duress, it often throws a saiya-jin into a berserker rage. Some say that this is merely a Saiyan's true nature being brought to bear.
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