Bardock

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bardock (巴达克)
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Saiyan military; formerly associated with King Vegeta's forces
Occupation/Role	Low-class warrior; frontline combatant
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Background / History

Bardock was born a low-class Saiyan warrior, yet possessed combat power exceeding 10,000—enough to surpass many elite Saiyans. His battlefield record made him a recognized figure on Planet Vegeta, and King Vegeta periodically summoned him to report on frontline conditions. 8

Despite being younger than Gou Kong, Bardock was already a hardened veteran whose combat instincts and tactical awareness exceeded Gou Kong's higher raw battle power. In a sparring match, Bardock defeated Gou Kong through experience and chained attacks without needing an energy wave. 5

Unlike most Saiyans, Bardock formed a genuine family with Gine and raised their sons Raditz and Kakarot with affection. This was exceptionally rare in Saiyan society, where most warriors treated reproduction as duty and did not maintain family bonds. Bardock also arranged for Gine to work at Planet Vegeta's finest restaurant after she transferred out of combat personnel. 8

As Frieza began recalling every Saiyan from off-world missions and positioned his command ship around Planet Vegeta, Bardock recognized the signs of an impending extermination. He returned home early, warned Gou Kong, and began arranging Kakarot's evacuation to Earth. 27 28

Bardock and Gine ultimately chose to remain on Planet Vegeta so that only Kakarot's low-energy Space Pod would launch, minimizing the chance of Frieza Force detection. Bardock personally extracted Kakarot from the Nursery Center and escorted him to the departure plateau despite the strain involved. 30 31

After Kakarot's launch exposed the group to Frieza Force pursuit, Bardock reluctantly carried Gine away toward King Vegeta City while Gou Kong delayed Dodoria. Planet Vegeta was subsequently destroyed, but Bardock has not directly reappeared and his ultimate fate remains unconfirmed. 34 47

Appearance

Bardock has a weathered, sharply defined face and a conspicuous scar, giving him the appearance of a much older veteran despite being only twenty-one. 8

• Broad, battle-hardened build and a rough, intimidating presence.
• Hard, cold facial features; often described as taciturn or stone-faced. 11 27
• A noticeable scar on his face/chin. 8 27
• Typically wears Saiyan combat gear and a Scouter. 27

Personality

Bardock is blunt, combative, and difficult to read, often expressing affection or friendship through arguments and sparring rather than open sentiment. He can quarrel freely with Gou Kong, but privately acknowledges him as one of the few friends with whom he can speak honestly. 10 11

His rough demeanor softens markedly around his family. He is proud of Raditz's advancement, protective of Gine, and willing to make painful decisions to safeguard Kakarot. 10 25 28 31

Bardock is also observant and practical. He notices Frieza's suspicious military movements, disables his Scouter before discussing sensitive information, and prepares an escape route rather than waiting for proof of disaster. 27 31

Although he resists abandoning comrades, Bardock can make a decisive retreat when Gine's safety and the group's survival demand it. He initially struggles to leave Gou Kong against Dodoria, but ultimately prioritizes getting Gine out of immediate danger. 33 34

Abilities & Skills

Veteran Combat Experience

Bardock's greatest strength is his battle-honed judgment rather than raw numerical power.

• Defeated Gou Kong despite Gou Kong's battle power of 11,000, exploiting superior instincts, timing, and tactics. 5
• Identifies openings in combat and uses chained attacks effectively. 5
• Was considered a powerful Saiyan despite retaining the formal rank of low-class warrior. 8 10

Combat Power

Bardock's battle power is stated to exceed 10,000.

• His power places him above many elite Saiyans, whose combat power generally ranges around 3,000–4,000. 8
• Gou Kong initially surpassed Bardock numerically at 11,000, but could not overcome Bardock's combat experience. 5

Strategic Planning

Bardock demonstrates careful planning during Planet Vegeta's final crisis.

• Correctly interprets Frieza's universal Saiyan recall, interest in Super Saiyan legends, and deployed command-ship cannons as signs of imminent planetary destruction. 27
• Explains how to exploit a gap in Frieza Force scanning to launch Kakarot's Space Pod. 31
• Recruits Gou Kong because his ki-suppression technique can conceal Kakarot's energy from surveillance. 28
• Prepares Earth coordinates and a Space Pod for Kakarot's escape. 28
• Identifies a surveillance blind spot opposite Frieza's command ship and recognizes that Kakarot's single-digit battle power falls beneath the Scouters' automatic detection threshold. 31 32
• Successfully removes Kakarot from the guarded Nursery Center before the launch operation. 30

Power Progression

Chapter	Battle Power / Development	Notes
5	Approximately 10,000	Gou Kong's 11,000 battle power is described as numerically exceeding Bardock's, though Bardock wins their spar through experience. 5
8	Over 10,000	Bardock is later explicitly described as possessing combat power above 10,000, placing him beyond many elite Saiyans. 8

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Scouter — Used for battlefield information; Bardock powers it down before discussing Frieza's plans to avoid surveillance. 27
• Space Pod — A disposable pod secretly acquired and hidden for Kakarot's evacuation to Earth. 28 31
• Energy plate — Contains the preplanned coordinates for Earth. 28
• Detector — A detection device supplied to Gou Kong to assist in locating the plateau rendezvous and preparing the escape route. 29

Relationships

• Gine — Wife. Bardock shares an unusually affectionate and cooperative family bond with her; together they decide to send Kakarot away for his survival. He also arranged her safer restaurant position after she left combat personnel. 8 28 31
• Raditz — Elder son. Bardock is proud of Raditz's promotion and concerned about his assignment to Prince Vegeta's combat squad. Raditz later invokes Bardock as being in the afterlife while condemning Kakarot for abandoning his Saiyan heritage. 10 11 45
• Kakarot — Younger son. Bardock arranges his evacuation to Earth, warns him about Great Ape transformation and the Galactic Patrol, and prioritizes his survival over remaining together. 28 31
• Gou Kong — Friend, sparring partner, and later ally during Planet Vegeta's crisis. Their relationship is marked by competitive arguments, mutual trust, and shared concern for Bardock's family. Gou Kong later remains conflicted over leaving Bardock and Gine's situation unresolved while pursuing his own survival. 5 11 27 33 36
• King Vegeta — King of the Saiyans. Bardock is periodically summoned to provide frontline reports. 8
• Prince Vegeta — Saiyan prince. Bardock supports his son's assignment to Vegeta's squad and later learns that Gou Kong was expelled after saving the prince from Beerus. 11 25
• Frieza — Enemy and perceived architect of the Saiyans' destruction. Bardock uncovers the warning signs behind Frieza's recall order and fleet deployment. 27
• Dodoria — Frieza Force officer. Bardock and Gine are forced to flee while Gou Kong holds Dodoria back. 33 34

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rivalry and Friendship with Gou Kong

Bardock first appears as Gou Kong's more experienced sparring partner, proving that a higher battle power does not guarantee victory. Their frequent arguments and competitive exchanges gradually establish a close friendship. 5 10 11

Raditz's Advancement

Bardock celebrates Raditz becoming a high-class warrior at age three, while also reacting jealously when Raditz tells Gou Kong before telling him. He later learns Raditz will join Prince Vegeta's combat squad. 10 11

Frieza's Recall and the Planet Vegeta Crisis

After being recalled from an unfinished mission, Bardock gathers evidence that Frieza intends to destroy Planet Vegeta. He warns Gou Kong that Frieza's fleet has sealed the planet and that unauthorized escape is nearly impossible. 27

Kakarot's Evacuation

Bardock and Gine decide to send Kakarot to Earth. Bardock entrusts Gou Kong with concealing the child's ki, provides Earth’s coordinates, and personally gives Kakarot survival instructions before the Space Pod launches. 28 31 32

Encounter with Dodoria

When Dodoria intercepts the group after Kakarot's launch, Bardock initially resists leaving Gou Kong behind. He ultimately retreats with Gine after recognizing that remaining would hinder Gou Kong's fight and endanger them all. As they withdraw, Frieza Force soldiers are reported to have already begun advancing on King Vegeta City. 33 34

Legacy

Following Planet Vegeta's destruction, Bardock remains an important point of reference for his surviving sons and Gou Kong. Raditz associates his father's memory with Saiyan pride, while Gou Kong continues to identify Raditz's combat potential as an inheritance from Bardock. 45 52 53

Notable Quotes

“Trust me. Kakarot will be safe.” 31

“It’s better than staying here and waiting to die.” 28