Summary
The Saiyan race in Dragon Ball Z is famous for conquering planets, but a mysterious alien species might have defeated them. Raditz sought Goku's help in conquering a planet powerful enough to scare both Vegeta and Nappa, but this storyline was never addressed. Fans speculate that the Yardrats could be the mysterious species Raditz was referring to, adding to the mystery of this unexplored storyline.
Dragon BallThe Saiyan race is one of the most powerful races in the entire series universe. The brutal and proud Saiyan warriors are known throughout the galaxy as conquerors who will enslave entire planets to sell them for high prices. Very few alien races can hope to engage in battle with a Saiyan army and live to tell the tale.
However, a select few planets have enough power to prevent the inhabitants of Planet Vegeta from attacking them. Such is the case with a mysterious alien race mentioned by Raditz in chapter #197 of the original Dragon Ball manga. This species was said to be strong enough to prevent Vegeta, Nappa, and Goku's brother from destroying them. However, this group is never mentioned again throughout the story.
This mysterious race may have defeated Vegeta's group
The Saiyans need Goku's help to ensure their victory.
In chapter #197 of the Dragon Ball manga, Raditz reveals why he has been searching for his long-lost brother for over 20 years. Kakarot's brother informs the Z Fighters that his team, consisting of Vegeta, Nappa, and himself, is attempting to conquer a highly sought-after planet. While not as strong as a Saiyan, the combined might of the planet's inhabitants could defeat the three proud warriors alone. Raditz tells his brother that they need his power. to completely overwhelm this mysterious alien species.
As it turns out, Kakarot refused his brother's offer, leading to an intense and emotional battle between the two brothers, Piccolo and a young Gohan. After the battle ended, the threat of Vegeta and Nappa coming to Earth in a year became the main concern of the heroes in the series. As a result, The mysterious planet that the Saiyan warriors are trying to conquer remains a mystery. for decades. This plot point has never been mentioned again, not even by Vegeta himself. This powerful species, capable of striking fear into even a Saiyan, may remain one of the series' greatest mysteries.
The mystery may have been solved.
Fans speculate that Planet Yardrat could be Vegeta's target.
Although the mysterious species of chapter #197 was never revealed in the series, fans of Akira Toriyama's beloved series speculate that could be Yardrats. These creatures are not very powerful, but the Yardrats know many strange techniques that can help them increase their power level significantly. They have taught Goku and Vegeta many times throughout the series, proving that Planet Yardrat would not be without its own strength against the Saiyans. The Saiyan Prince also seems to know a huge amount of information about the Yardrats, despite never having visited them before.
It's highly unlikely that the truth behind the planet Raditz is talking about will ever be revealed. The most likely explanation is that Toriyama needed a reason for Raditz to suddenly seek out Goku after so many years, and he forgot about it afterward. However, theorizing about what alien species could pose a challenge to the proud Saiyan race could prove to be an interesting challenge for Dragon Ball fan.
