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 Fist 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...

Designers Notes:
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 Notes:
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 unbelevible level. He become 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.

Note: I didn't try and simulate SSJ Levels 2 & 3 in the following write-up. Goku has demonstrated the ability to throw and assorment 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 Notes:
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 an 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 come across.

STAT            VAL             COST
Str             20 (60)         10
Dex             23 (36)         39
Con             20 (40)         20
Body            18              16
Int             13              3
Ego             18              16
Pre             20 (40)         10
Com             14              2
PD              20              16
ED              15              11
Spd             6 (10)          27
Rec             10              4
End             40 (120)        0
Stun            40 (80)         2
(Note: values in '()' are from Super Saiya-jin Mode)
Char Total                      176
Power Total                     782
Total Cost                      958

COST    POWERS & SKILLS
        Primary 'Ki' based abilities and powers:
63      Super Saiya-jin Mode: 4d6 Aid  (max 40 active points), Affects STR, DEX, 
        CON, SPD, END, STUN, 0 END, Full Phase, Self Only
70      Kamehameha: 35d6 EB, x 2 END, Full Phase, Incantations: 'Kamehameha'
        (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), END 35
45      Genkei-dama (Life Energy Sphere): 7d6 RKA, Energy, Concentrate 1/2 DCV,
        3d6 takes Full Phase (-1/2), 5d6 takes Full Turn (-1), 7d6 takes One 
        Minute (-1 1/2), Cannot be used while in Super Saiya-jin Mode 
        (ie. Aid is active) (-1/2), END 10
125     Ki Blast: 10d6 EB, Variable Advantage (+1 1/2), END 12
81      Bukuujutsu (No Air / Dancing on Air): 30" Flight (120" non-combat), 
        1/2 END, END 1/10"
98      Shukan-Idou (Instantaneous Movement): 30" Teleport, x 262,144 non-
        combat (~10,000 miles), non-combat movement has the following 
        limitations: Can only be used if someone's 'Ki' is in the area (-1), 
        Concentrate 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Full Turn (-1), END 1/5"
57      Clairisentience: use with Sense Ki, x 65,536 range (~10,000 miles), 
        Concentrate 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Full Phase (-1/2), END 10

1       Martial Arts: use art with staff weapons
4       Block  +2 OCV  +2 DCV  Abort
4       Escape  +0 OCV  +0 DCV  +25 STR vs Grabs
4       Fast Punch  +2 OCV  +0 DCV STR+4d6 Strike
5       Flying Dodge  +0 OCV  +4 DCV  Full Move, Abort
4       Dodge  +0 OCV  +5 DCV  Abort
4       Passing Strike  +1 OCV  +0 DCV  STR+2d6+v/5; Full Move
4       Punch/Kick  +0 OCV  +2 DCV  STR+4d6 Strike
5       Sidekick  -2 OCV  +1 DCV STR+6d6 Strike
8       DC: +2 with Martial Arts

30      Hand Attack: 8d6, Autofire, 1/2 END (+1) STR does not add (-1/2), 
        Full Phase (-1/2), END: 2

        Other powers:
25      Missile Deflection: All Attacks, Can Reflect attacks at any target.  Missile
        Deflection/Reflection affects 'Ki' energy blasts only (-1)
10      +5 with Missle Deflection/Reflection
12      Running: +6" (12" total/24" non-combat), END 1/5"
4       Swimming: +4" (6" total/12" non-combat), END 1/5"
13      Presence: +20 if Super Saiya-jin Mode activated (-1/2)

        Skills:
3       Acrobatics 13-
3       Breakfall 13-
3       Climbing 13-
7       Combat Sense 14-
10      Defense Manuever (full)
19      Sense: Ki (sense, ranged, discrim) 14-
5       KS: Analyze Style 14-
5       KS: Martial 'World' 14-
3       Survival 11-
2       TF: Car, Small Spaceship
1       WF: Staff
25      CSL: +5 with HTH
12      CSL: +6 vs Range Mod with Kamehameha, Genkei-dama and Ki Blast
4       Contact: Kami-sama (God) 11-
4       Contact: Kariou-sama (World King) 11-


Disadvantages
100     Base
15      DF: Super Saiya-jin Mode (Gold hair, extremely obvious Ki)
15      DNPC: Chi Chi (normal) 11-
10      DNPC: Son Gohan (as pow) 14-
15      Hunted: Agents of the Red Ribbon Army (more pow) 8-
15      Hunted: Assorted Villains (as pow) 11-
15      Phys: All Aid effects lost if reduced to negative Stun
15      Psych: Likes to fight
15      Psych: Reckless
10      Rep: Son Goku - most powerful fighter around 11-
731     Saiya-jin Bonus