Editing Paragus (Dragon Ball Super)

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'''Paragus''' (パラガス, Paragasu) is [[Broly (Dragon Ball Super)|Broly's]] father and serves as the secondary antagonist in ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly''.

He is often distinguished as "Paragus: BR" in video games and supplementary materials to differentiate him from the [[Paragus (Dragon Ball Z)|Paragus]] featured in the ''Dragon Ball Z'' films.
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Names'''
|'''Paragus''' (パラガス, Paragasu), Paragas, Paragus: BR
|-
|'''Gender'''
|Male
|-
|'''Race'''
|Saiyan/Saiyajin
|-
|'''Occupation'''
|Saiyan Military Lieutenant <small>(Formerly)</small>
Saiyan Colonel <small>(Formerly)</small>
|-
|'''Origin'''
|'''Dragon Ball Super Broly:''' ドラゴンボール{{ruby|超|スーパー}}<nowiki> ブロリー|Doragon Bōru Sūpā Buror, (December 14, 2018)</nowiki>
|-
|'''Alignment'''
|Anti-Villain
|-
|'''Age'''
|80s
|-
|'''Created By'''
|Akira Toriyama
|-
|'''Height'''
|Not Stated
|-
|'''Weight'''
|Not Stated
|}

== Creation ==
This version of Paragus is inspired by his counterpart from ''Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan''. In ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'', Paragus is depicted as significantly older than his original counterpart in the film's present-day timeline. However, his design from forty years prior appears to draw heavily from the younger version of the ''Z'' Paragus.

== Appearance ==
Paragus is a tall, muscular Saiyan with some key differences from his ''Z'' counterpart. He has a fairer complexion, a less pronounced forehead, and a smaller chin. Over the years, Paragus has aged considerably, even by Saiyan standards. His once-spiky black hair with long sideburns and a well-groomed mustache has turned gray, and he now sports a full beard. Wrinkles are prominent on his face, and he has darker skin compared to his younger self, though not as dark as his ''Z'' counterpart. He also bears a long scar running down his left eye, which he has lost.

In his youth, Paragus wore traditional black Saiyan armor with yellow shoulder padding, a blue legless bottom, white gloves and boots, and a white cape with a high collar. He kept his tail draped loosely around his waist. After joining the [[Frieza]] Force, his attire changed to a dark purple jumpsuit, a light purple robe around his waist, white gloves and boots, and a new model of Frieza Force armor with white and green accents. He also wears a mechanical belt containing the controller for Broly’s shock collar.

== Personality ==
Paragus initially appeared to deeply care for his son, Broly, as demonstrated when he defied [[King Vegeta]] and rescued Broly after his banishment. He risked everything to save his son, even fleeing Planet Vegeta. However, years of isolation on Vampa and his inability to return home twisted his love into a self-serving obsession with revenge against King Vegeta's bloodline.

While he trained Broly to become the ultimate warrior for his revenge, Paragus maintained a degree of pride in his son’s abilities, praising him for his survival skills on Vampa. However, his ambitions often overshadowed his parental instincts. He sacrificed Broly’s first friendship to force him into training, maintained strict control over his interactions with others, and distrusted [[Cheelai]], whom he viewed as a bad influence. Despite his manipulative tendencies, Paragus showed moments of concern for Broly, particularly when it seemed Broly was overwhelmed in battle.

Unlike his ''Z'' counterpart, who used mind control to manipulate Broly and attempted to abandon him when he became uncontrollable, this version of Paragus begged Frieza to save his son when his restraints failed. His bond with Broly was complex, marked by a mix of pride, ambition, and genuine concern.

Paragus demonstrated teaching prowess, training Broly into an incredibly skilled fighter, as noted by [[Vegeta]]. While Broly’s immense power largely stems from his own innate abilities, Paragus’s guidance refined his combat techniques, making him a truly formidable warrior.

== Biography ==

=== Background ===
Paragus was once a loyal military colonel under King Vegeta. His life took a dramatic turn when his son, Broly, was born with a potential power that far exceeded that of Prince Vegeta. Consumed by jealousy, King Vegeta exiled Broly, sending him to the remote and hazardous planet Vampa in a Saiyan space pod. Enraged by this decision, Paragus betrayed King Vegeta and embarked on a mission to rescue his son.

Accompanied by [[Beets]], Paragus crash-landed on Vampa, where the harsh environment and dangerous native creatures proved perilous. After locating Broly, Paragus discovered their ship was irreparably damaged, leaving them stranded on the desolate planet. Faced with limited resources, Paragus shot and killed Beets with a ray gun to preserve their food supply.

Determined to survive and achieve his revenge, Paragus dedicated himself to training Broly into the ultimate warrior. At one point, he severed the ear of Broly's only friend, the beast Ba, disapproving of their bond. He also removed Broly's tail to prevent the uncontrollable transformations that occurred when Broly accessed the Great Ape form, deeming it too dangerous.

=== Dragon Ball Super: Broly ===
Years later, Paragus and Broly were discovered by a platoon of Frieza's soldiers, who brought them to Frieza. Paragus introduced himself and his son, explaining Broly's immense power and the measures he took to control him, including a shock collar activated via a remote device. Intrigued by their story and potential, Frieza recruited them into his army. Upon learning that Prince Vegeta had survived, Paragus eagerly joined Frieza’s mission to Earth, seeking revenge against the son of King Vegeta.

During the journey to Earth, Broly lost control while fighting [[Daigen]] in the ship's cafeteria. Paragus used the remote to subdue him, unaware that Cheelai had secretly stolen the device. Later, Paragus struck a deal with Frieza, agreeing to let him target [[Goku]] while Paragus focused on exacting vengeance on Vegeta.

On Earth, Paragus immediately recognized Vegeta’s resemblance to King Vegeta and vowed retribution. He unleashed Broly against the two Saiyans but was stunned by Vegeta's power, especially his transformations into Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan God. As Vegeta began to dominate the battle, Paragus fell into despair, only to discover that the device to control Broly was missing. Broly, overwhelmed by rage, began tapping into the power of the Great Ape while retaining his humanoid form.

As the fight escalated and Goku joined the battle, Paragus grew increasingly distraught. Witnessing Broly’s struggle against Goku’s Super Saiyan Blue form, Paragus began doubting his own convictions, even considering that King Vegeta might have been correct in deeming Broly too dangerous.

Paragus’s obsession with revenge came to an abrupt end when Frieza, seeking to trigger Broly's Super Saiyan transformation, executed Paragus with a Death Beam. His death served its purpose, as Broly’s grief and rage pushed him to transform into a Super Saiyan. Paragus’s remains were ultimately vaporized during Broly’s ensuing rampage.

== Powers and Statistics ==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''5-B'''

'''Powers and Abilities:''' '''[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics]]''', '''Limited [[Longevity]]''' (Known intergalactically as the "warrior race of the universe", Saiyans have evolved to  in their physical prime for a long period of time. [https://imgur.com/a/WUko487 Their bodies remain child-like for several years before rapidly growing into their adult bodies],<ref name="Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Chapter 11, Page 9">Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, Chapter 11, Page 9</ref> and [https://imgur.com/nOI9Vdw they age slowly after reaching their prime]<ref name="''Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special, Part 2'' — Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume">[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-character-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/ ''Toriyama Thought of It Like This” Special, Part 2''] — Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume, Chapter 11, Page 9</ref> in order to [https://imgur.com/dKSkY7O remain young and battle-ready for decades];<ref name="Daizenshuu 4: World Guide — Racial Groups (Characteristics)">Daizenshuu 4: World Guide — Racial Groups (Characteristics)</ref> after reaching a certain age, however, they rapidly grow frail. Additionally, Saiyans have [https://imgur.com/bvNHHOb a longer lifespan]<ref name="''Akira Toriyama-sensei Super Q&A!!''">[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/episode-bardock-akira-toriyama-super-qa/ ''Akira Toriyama-sensei Super Q&A!!'']</ref> than humans), '''[[Martial Arts]]''', '''[[Acrobatics]]''', '''[[Enhanced Senses]]''' (Saiyans have exceptional senses, [https://i.imgur.com/sxXkbMV.jpg allowing them to locate small, distant objects]<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 29 — Find the Stone!</ref> by [https://i.imgur.com/Kxu1Tgv.jpg tracking their smell]<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 29 — Find the Stone!</ref> and [[Media:Imagen 2023-09-25 122540731.png|see clearly over long distances]]<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 3 — Sea Monkeys!</ref>), '''[[Flight]]''', '''[[Chi Manipulation|Ki Manipulation]]''' ('''Basic Level'''), '''[[Accelerated Development]]''' ('''Battle'''; '''Physical Stats''' & '''Abilities''' - As a Saiyan, Paragus grows stronger every time he fights and can become stronger in the midst of combat, vastly increasing in strength whenever he is mortally injured), '''[[Transformation]]''' (Can transform into an Oozaru, increasing his capabilities drastically, and giving him '''[[Large Size]] (Type 1)''' '''[[Bodily Weaponry]]''' (Via [https://i.imgur.com/TLSeLiX.jpg Saiyan Tail]<ref>DB Chapter 0196-014</ref>). '''[[Resistance]]''' to '''[[Disease Manipulation]]''' (Saiyans are [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/v-jump-december-2013-akira-toriyama/#:~:text=Even%20though%20they%E2%80%99re%20called%20the%20Galactic%20Patrol%2C%20they%20only%20stand%20a%20chance%20against%20Saiyans%20when%20they%27re%20children%2C%20and%20the%20Extinction%20Bomb%20doesn%27t%20work%20on%20them immune]<ref>V-Jump December 2013 Issue (21 October 2013) — “Tera-P” & “V-Jump Cartoonists’ Collection”</ref> to the [https://imgur.com/a/g7hEIsu Extinction Bomb],<ref>Jaco the Galactic Patrolman "Chapter 11 — Mission Accomplished!"</ref> which [https://imgur.com/a/FLpZcpr releases a planet-wide supervirus aimed at extinguishing the targeted population]<ref>Jaco the Galactic Patrolman "Chapter 1 — Goes To Earth"</ref> and [https://imgur.com/a/tJHWqFf has been stated to work on other alien planets in the past]<ref>Jaco the Galactic Patrolman "Chapter 2 — The Galactic Patrolman's Discovery"</ref>), '''[[Temperature Manipulation|Cold]]''' and '''[[Radiation Manipulation|Radiations]]''' (Should be capable of absorbing over 17 Million Blutz Waves to transform into a Great Ape without ill effects.<ref>Dragon Ball, Chapter 232 — The “Moon“</ref> [https://imgur.com/a/B18jbij Capable of fighting in the upper atmosphere, where temperatures are very cold and radiation levels are exceedingly high]<ref>Dragon Ball Super — “Broly“ (23:50-24:05)</ref>)

'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Planet level''' (Even when old, weak and frail, Cheelai's scouter determined his Battle Power to be 4,200, which is much greater than [[Raditz|Raditz's]] and slightly higher than [[Nappa|Nappa's]])

'''[[Speed]]:''' At least '''Relativistic+''' (Marginally faster than Nappa), '''higher''' with Oozaru.

'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Unknown'''

'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Planet level'''

'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Planet level'''

'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Superhuman''' (Even while old, weak and feeble, he was still somewhat superior to Nappa)

'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee Range'''; '''Planetary''' with ki blasts and attacks

'''[[Standard Equipment]]:''' Broly's shock collar controller

'''[[Intelligence]]:''' At least '''Above Average''', likely '''Gifted''' (He was an elite military colonel of the Saiyan Empire, was shown to be a good strategic planner, and a competent teacher when he taught his son [[Broly (Dragon Ball Super)|Broly]] how to fight)

'''Weaknesses:''' Paragus cannot survive in the vacuum of space and needs a moon in order to transform.

=== Attacks and Techniques ===

* '''Flight''' - The ability to fly through the use of ''ki''.
* '''Command of Revenge''' - Paragus yells for Broly to charge the opponent, and Broly follows up with a mighty roar, slamming the opponent through icy walls with one punch after the other.
* '''Saiyan Power''' - A genetic trait that continually lets a Saiyan increase in performance against adversity, either by recovering from great injuries or enduring great struggle in battle.
* '''Dead Punisher''' - Paragus: BR's super attack in ''Dragon Ball Heroes''.

== Trivia ==

* Like his original counterpart, Paragus's name is a pun on the vegetable asparagus.
* In the trailer for ''Dragon Ball Super: Broly'', Paragus commands Broly to attack by extending his right hand forward, echoing the commanding gesture his original counterpart often used in ''Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan''.
* While Paragus's exact age is not confirmed, Vegeta's statement that Saiyans remain in their prime until age 80 suggests Paragus is likely older than 80.
* Paragus is the first Saiyan shown to have visibly aged past the prime fighting age of his race, as evidenced by his gray hair.
* Unlike his original counterpart, Paragus never witnessed his son transform into a Super Saiyan or Legendary Super Saiyan, as he was killed by Frieza before Broly's transformation occurred.
* How Paragus lost his left eye remains unexplained, contrasting with his original counterpart, whose injuries were directly tied to his backstory.

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