Armored Squadron

Biodata

History

The Armored Squadron encroached on the border of Frieza's territory. Frieza assigned Mu Chuan and the surviving Saiyans to guard the border and strike if they encountered the squadron 15. After learning that the Saiyans were training on a desolate planet, Frieza sent their coordinates to Cooler as a warning. Cooler responded by dispatching all three squadron members to their location 21 22.

Salza, Neiz and Dore arrived in separate spherical starships. They mocked the Saiyans and initially dismissed their combat power, despite finding that every Saiyan they scanned exceeded 10,000 22. Mu Chuan let his subordinates fight the squadron to test their Great Ape Power. Cal and Greta reached approximately 160,000 and 130,000 combat power through the technique, but the squadron held them off 23 24.

The other Saiyans then used an Artificial Moon to transform into Great Apes. As more of them gained enough control to join the fight, their numbers overwhelmed the three squadron members. Mu Chuan approved finishing them off 24.

Cooler learned that his squadron had lost contact and confronted Frieza, whom he blamed for its destruction. Their dispute led to Cooler beating Frieza, who subsequently trained and sought revenge against the Saiyans 25 30 31 38.

Appearance

The three members wear battle armor and scouters and travel in spherical starships 22.

• One is blue-bodied with yellow hair, one has earth-yellow skin, and one is green-bodied 22.
• They perform an introduction with coordinated dance moves and a final pose 22.

Personality

The squadron openly mocks opponents it considers weaker, particularly the Saiyans. Its members are nevertheless experienced fighters who recognize the danger once the Saiyans' power rises. Salza leads for his judgment as well as his strength, while Dore's anger causes him to break formation during the battle 22 23 24.

Abilities & Skills

Elite combat

• Each member possesses combat power exceeding 100,000; Cooler considers any one of them stronger than Captain Ginyu 22 24.
• Salza deflects Cal's energy sphere and fires thin beams from his fingers during their first exchange 23.
• The squadron suppresses Cal and Greta even after both use Great Ape Power, but cannot withstand the larger group of transformed Saiyans 23 24.

Battlefield assessment

• Salza uses a scouter to measure the Saiyans' combat power. After Cal's and Greta's readings multiply tenfold, the squadron correctly links the increase to their brief Great Ape transformations 22 23.

Relationships

• Cooler — Commander who prizes the squadron as a key force in his conquests and reacts furiously to its destruction 15 25.
• Mu Chuan and his Saiyan squad — Border opponents; Mu Chuan uses the encounter to train his subordinates, who ultimately destroy the squadron 23 24.
• Frieza — Rival ruler whose territory the squadron encroaches upon; Cooler blames him for its loss 15 30.