Because the Meta-Coolers had arrived on Planet Vegeta using Instant Transmission, and because they were Androids whose ki could not be sensed, almost no one on the planet realized disaster had struck until the attack began.
Shock waves suddenly blasted into the Saiyans' cities. Before many people could even react, they were vaporized.
The hardest-hit area was the Saiyans' Royal Capital.
When the attack broke out, everyone in the Royal Capital felt the violent tremors.
Hanasia, who was with the children, immediately stood up and shouted outside, "Someone, come here!"
Before the Royal Palace's attendants could arrive, King Vegeta, who had stayed behind, strode in with a group of warriors.
"Your Highness! Something terrible has happened! It's the Meta-Coolers! They're back!"
"The Meta-Coolers? Didn't His Majesty go to attack the Big Gete Star? How did they get here?" Hanasia exclaimed.
"They're probably trying to force His Majesty to return," Paragus said.
Hanasia frowned and headed straight outside. Tights and Bulma followed, each taking her own child with her.
As soon as they left the room, they saw that the distant sky was already ablaze with red.
A massive fire was spreading through the Royal Capital. Above it, at least a hundred figures were attacking the city without restraint.
Before long, figures flew up from within the Royal Capital. Like the Meta-Coolers, they had no detectable ki. They were the capital's Metal Saibamen Nos. 3, 4, and 5.
The Metal Saibamen charged fearlessly at the Meta-Coolers in groups of three, but the battle was completely one-sided.
In their very first clash, the first wave of Metal Saibamen was smashed to pieces in midair.
Yet more Metal Saibamen rushed up from the ground. Behind them, a golden figure led five red figures into the sky.
It was Bardock, along with Tarble and