User blog:Ganj/Super Saiyan Research

How to make a Super Saiyan
This thesis is based on the research material done by npberryhill in his work "Chapter 50: Bringer of Death Special: Power Levels. In it, he explains that Super Saiyan, canonically, as a power bonus with a consistent value and NOT a system of multiplication, which we (the majority of the DB fan-base have concluded it to be). The beautiful aspect of this research and model, as stated in the article, is that there are clear limitations to a being's capacity, which provide a logical consistent when when compare power levels to their effect (i.e. damage potential and ability).

I will leave the finer points of the article to be explained by article for those to read at their leisure, but because of this model I have once again discussing the one other aspect of a Super Saiyan's power: Abilities. For years, I have been making an argument for the lack of specific abilities that could distinguish Super Saiyan forms from one another beside simple (and minor) cosmetic changes. Because outside of that, all other (if not all, completely) Super Saiyan transformations award the being is..."I hit harder than last form."

I love the idea of distinction. And every time I was introduced to a new transformation, I was left rather disappointed... the idea of a Saiyan Übermensch was incredible, in concept. But, was vaguely thought out (possibly intentionally. I mean, Dragonball is cartoony at heart). But "Dragonball Z" was more intense. But I digress... This blog was made mainly to discuss openly my thoughts of HOW to make a Super Saiyan much more than a simple power bonus and hair change. But first... we need to recreate the Saiyans as a whole...

Saiyan

 * Long ago, the dominant species of the planet Vegeta were giant, monstrously hulking primates called Saiyans. With no natural predators, the Saiyans ruled the lands for centuries, but their great size and destructive impulses brought about a massive ecological shift, combined with over-consumption of their primary source of nutrition, resulted in 67% of their population death. But the Saiyans adapted to the rapid changes in their environment and developed extraordinary adaptive capabilities as a result. And with these new evolutionary functions, the Saiyans became smaller, more agile, more intelligent, more coordinated, resembling humans from Earth...


 * Saiyans are naturally capable of achieving...
 * Peak physical conditioning
 * Regenerative healing factor, class 1
 * Adaptive regeneration, class 1
 * Adaptive Power-Level
 * Transformation
 * Ability Learning
 * Intuitive Aptitude