Beckett

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Beckett (贝克特号)
Alias(es)	Son of Thanos; Son of Titan; Lord of Chitauri Prime; Savior; Super Saiyan God
Species/Race	Saiyan; believed to be the last hope of his race during his upbringing 2 8
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Thanos's Dark Order/Black Order; commander of the Chitauri legions; later master of the Dark Order 17 18 458
Occupation/Role	Warrior, assassin, military commander, Thanos's designated successor
Status	Alive; rules the Dark Order by the novel's end 458 487
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Saiyan battle adaptation	2	Begins training at age two; severe injuries and recovery rapidly increase his combat ability. Thanos develops Nutrient Fluid to strengthen his body and address his tail weakness 2 3.
Great Ape	7–8	Transforms under a full moon. Initially violent and uncontrollable as an infant, he later retains his sanity and defeats Cull Obsidian during his assessment 7 8.
Temporary Super Saiyan state	88–89	Astra's transferred cosmic power triggers golden hair and a massive temporary amplification. The state expires after roughly forty minutes and leaves Beckett weakened 88 89.
Super Saiyan	127	Breaks through against Malekith through rage and resolves to accept his Saiyan identity; his golden transformation overwhelms Malekith's reality-warping attacks 127 128.
Super Saiyan Second Stage	173	Absorbs Divinity from a divine bone on Sakaar. His first-stage cells assimilate the foreign power, producing an electrically charged second transformation 173.
Pseudo-Super Saiyan Three	243	Forced into a waist-length-haired third-stage form by the Kree evolutionary magnetic field and Mind Stone energy; destroys Hala after absorbing Hela's excess power 243.
Super Saiyan Four	329	Achieves Super Saiyan Four after evolving through the power of the Golden Great Ape; overwhelms and decapitates Darkseid with the Golden Trident 329 385.
Dimensional Crimson form	386–387	Combines Saiyan power with the World Tree's Dimensional Power, changing his hair to crimson/pink and enabling him to annihilate Dormammu 386 387.
Super Saiyan God	458–459	Awakens the Heart of the Universe's power after defeating Thanos, becomes capable of breaking universal laws, and is recognized as the god of the new era 458 459.

Background / History

Beckett was born on Planet Vegeta during Frieza's destruction of the Saiyans. His mother placed him in an escape pod, which was drawn through a black hole and landed on Titan. Thanos found the infant amid Titan's ruins, named him Beckett, and formally adopted him despite Ebony Maw confirming that he was not a Titan 1 2.

Raised at Sanctuary and the Dark Order's bases, Beckett began special combat training at age two. Thanos recognized his extraordinary recovery, adaptation, and potential, while Beckett came to view Thanos as both his father and the model of the strength he sought. By age seven, he had committed himself to becoming the universe's strongest warrior: to aid Thanos's ideal and personally kill Frieza for his mother's death 2 4.

Thanos subjected Beckett to a prolonged survival assessment against the Black Order and other combatants. Beckett recorded the injuries inflicted by Cull Obsidian, Proxima Midnight, Corvus Glaive, and Ebony Maw in a notebook, refining his movements and learning to fight magical, technological, and cyborg opponents efficiently 4 6.

After assassinating the Chitauri King, Beckett was given command of the Chitauri legions and residence on Chitauri Prime. Although he initially dismissed the Chitauri as weak and preferred operating alone, Thanos pressed him to understand the strategic value of an army and the need to balance fear with generosity 16 17 18.

Appearance

Beckett is a muscular Saiyan whose usual appearance combines black hair, a stern expression, and a red, steel-hard tail. He commonly wears a loose black combat suit, though he has also used silver armor, white Asgardian robes, and Thanos-forged golden armor 18 84 347.

• Hair — Normally black; turns gold in Super Saiyan states, becomes waist-length in third-stage transformations, crimson/pink in his Dimensional form, and white after inheriting the Heart of the Universe 127 243 386 458.
• Tail — Red and powerful enough to serve as a combat weapon; it was severed in battle, leaving an energy gap in his body 320 441 445.
• Eyes — Often described as cold or indifferent; may become emerald, gold, silver, or white while using higher powers 210 356 458.
• Armor — His golden armor was forged by Thanos, boosts his strength, and leaves his gauntlet-bearing right arm uncovered 347.

Personality

Beckett is intensely proud, emotionally guarded, and dismissive of weakness. Outside of Thanos, he initially shows little attachment to others and maintains an aloof, cold demeanor even among allies 15 60. He is particularly intolerant of mockery or disrespect, a trait that repeatedly provokes conflict with Hela, Ebony Maw, and others 85 136.

His central motivation is vengeance against Frieza. Beckett refuses to let anyone else claim that revenge, and his determination to reach Frieza survives defeats, imprisonment, interdimensional exile, and his conflict with Thanos 4 455 456.

Despite his reliance on force, Beckett gradually develops independence and strategic judgment. His plan to revive The Other marks the first major initiative he proposes without being assigned by Thanos, and he later defeats Darkseid by exploiting his opponent's pride through a calculated feint 139 468.

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Physiology

Beckett possesses the Saiyans' exceptional combat instinct, recovery, and capacity to grow through battle.

• Gains substantial increases in combat ability after surviving severe injury and recovery 2 27.
• Rapidly learns unfamiliar combat methods and can apply an opponent's energy circulation techniques against them 128.
• Has instinctive close-quarters ability, speed, and durability far beyond conventional warriors 24 72.
• Can transform into a Great Ape under moonlight and later control the form 7 8.

Energy Manipulation

Beckett can gather, shape, and fire energy with extreme precision and destructive output.

• Fires energy waves capable of overpowering a planetary defense system and destroying a city's armory 72.
• Creates concentrated energy bullets, beams, barriers, and large-scale projectile barrages 100 240 309.
• Can survive and fight in space by maintaining an energy shield 240.
• Uses energy constructs inspired by Hela's weapon-creation techniques 309.

Adaptive Combat and Ability Copying

Beckett's combat learning extends beyond ordinary technique imitation.

• Replicates Malekith's unfamiliar energy methods during battle 128.
• Copies Ego's spatial movement ability after witnessing it 370.
• Exploits an opponent's psychology when direct physical superiority is insufficient, notably using feigned exhaustion to set up Darkseid 468.

Infinity Stone and Cosmic Power Use

Beckett has repeatedly used Infinity Stone energy despite the severe strain it places on his body.

• Fused and wielded the energy of two Infinity Stones to revive The Other, though the process pushed his body to its limit 149.
• Used the Mind Stone to fuel transformations, but its influence contributed to the unstable Pseudo-Super Saiyan Three route 243 246.
• Later wielded all six Infinity Stones alongside the Heart of the Universe 470.
• The Heart of the Universe grants reality-altering power, including restoring destroyed planets and breaking universal laws 458 459.

Limitations

• His tail was originally a physiological weakness; after it was severed, the resulting imbalance created an energy gap within his body 2 441 445.
• His heart is unusually susceptible to illness and was briefly stopped by hallucinogenic gas 104.
• The Pseudo-Super Saiyan Three form can theoretically last only three minutes without continuous Mind Stone energy and leaves him severely weakened afterward 246.
• Before becoming a Super Saiyan God, the universe's rules suppressed his Saiyan power because his race was not recognized by that universe 161 162.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Woz — A mechanical cat AI and Beckett's constant companion; provides surveillance, medical monitoring, analysis, hacking, combat data, and logistical support 141 246 313.
• Nutrient Pod and Nutrient Fluid — Thanos-designed recovery system that reinforces Beckett's cells, heals injuries, and accelerates recovery after transformations 3 140.
• Transformation amplification device — A gift from Thanos that allows Beckett to transform at will 18.
• Golden armor — Thanos-forged armor that amplifies Beckett's strength and was designed as protection against Odin's Destroyer Armor 347.
• Infinity Gauntlet — Golden right-arm gauntlet used to wield the Infinity Stones 347 482 470.
• Golden Trident — Weapon claimed from the ruins of Atlantis; used to decapitate Darkseid 296 329.
• Exclusive warships — Uses modified Dark Order warships, including a luxurious high-speed vessel built by Woz 140.

Relationships

• Thanos — Adoptive father, mentor, and intended predecessor. Thanos trained Beckett from infancy, viewed him as his chosen successor, and was ultimately killed by Beckett during their Heart of the Universe conflict 1 2 458.
• Hela — Initially a hostile rival, later a close combat partner and recurring companion. Their relationship develops through battles, alliances, shared Infinity Stone crises, and Hela's proposal that they conquer the universe together 22 201 426.
• Woz — Loyal mechanical cat AI raised alongside Beckett. Beckett trusts Woz's analysis and relies on it for recovery, reconnaissance, and resurrection plans 141 246 313.
• The Other — Chitauri king and Beckett's fervently devoted subordinate. Beckett resurrects him using Infinity Stone energy after his death 17 149.
• Mera — Ally who repeatedly rescues and supports Beckett, including recovering him after his battle with Thanos and aiding his resurrection plan in another universe 313 457.
• Ebony Maw — Thanos's strategist and one of Beckett's early trainers. Their relationship is frequently tense due to Beckett's impulsiveness, but Maw remains part of his command structure 4 136 365.
• Frieza — Beckett's lifelong target for revenge over Planet Vegeta and his mother's death. Beckett kills the Frieza he encounters in Universe 7, then later has Frieza erased through Zeno's wish 478 479 487.
• Darkseid — Major interdimensional enemy. Darkseid kills Beckett once, but Beckett later returns stronger, defeats him, and uses his pride against him in their final confrontation 326 329 468.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Chitauri Conquest

Beckett infiltrates the Chitauri Royal Palace, kills the Chitauri King and his mechanical defenders, and enables The Other to take the throne. Thanos then places the Chitauri legions under Beckett's command 16 17.

Nine Realms and Skrull Conflicts

Beckett clashes with Hela, destroys the Frost Giant army, defeats Laufey in Great Ape form, and takes Jotunheim as subordinate territory. He later crushes Skrull leaders and neutralizes U40's Planetary Defense System 22 27 36 72.

Super Saiyan Awakening

After first tasting a temporary golden state, Beckett achieves Super Saiyan through his battle with Malekith. He later advances to Super Saiyan Second Stage on Sakaar by absorbing foreign Divinity 89 127 173.

Hala and the Erroneous Evolution

Beckett and Hela attack Hala while influenced by Infinity Stone energy. The Kree Supreme Intelligence lures them into an evolutionary magnetic field, forcing Beckett into a destructive Pseudo-Super Saiyan Three form that annihilates Hala 238 242 243.

Interdimensional Exile and Darkseid

In another universe, Beckett gambles his life to reach the Mother Box, survives Darkseid's attack through the Reality Stone, and ultimately evolves into Super Saiyan Four before decapitating Darkseid 313 326 329.

Succession of the Dark Order

Beckett returns to his original universe after a thousand years away. Thanos welcomes him back as his successor and entrusts him with greater responsibility in the struggle over the Infinity Stones 332 335 346.

Heart of the Universe

The Soul Stone manipulates Thanos into fighting Beckett on Titan. Beckett kills Thanos, inherits the Heart of the Universe, restores the destruction caused by their battle, and becomes the Dark Order's new master and a Super Saiyan God 455 458 459.

Final Conflict with Darkseid

As a new god, Beckett again faces Darkseid. He grows stronger during the battle, manipulates Darkseid into overcommitting, and defeats him by exploiting the Apocalypse Monarch's pride 463 466 468.

Frieza's Erasure

Beckett enters Universe 7 seeking Frieza, kills him with ease, and later sends his team into an inter-universal martial arts tournament. After Beckett's side wins, Zeno uses the Super Dragon Balls to wish Frieza away 478 479 487.

Notable Quotes

“I am a Saiyan!!!” 127

“For me, nothing is impossible.” 370

“Father once told me: Never let pride blind your eyes.” 468

Trivia

• Beckett keeps a small blue notebook listing the people who injured him during his childhood assessment 6.
• His early title, Son of Titan, comes from being Thanos's adopted son rather than from his actual species 22 36.
• He has a repeated habit of damaging or crashing his exclusive warships during missions 183.
• Menis built statues and a monumental structure in Beckett's honor after regarding him as a savior 194.