Bardock is killed by the tyrannical emperor Frieza.
The Fateful Encounter
In the narrative of Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990), Bardock, a low-class Saiyan warrior and father of Goku, attempts a heroic but ultimately tragic stand against the galactic overlord, Frieza. This pivotal event occurs in the orbit of Planet Vegeta, the homeworld of the Saiyans.
Bardock, having foreseen the impending destruction of his species, courageously confronts Frieza's spaceship. His goal was to prevent the eradication of the Saiyan race, a catastrophic event orchestrated by Frieza out of fear of their growing power.
The reference states: "After his son is set to be transported away from their homeworld to Earth, he attempts to prevent the destruction of his species by challenging Frieza in the orbit of planet Vegeta, but is obliterated by Frieza."
Here’s a breakdown of the key elements of Bardock’s demise:
- Antagonist: Frieza, the notorious space tyrant.
- Location: Orbit of Planet Vegeta.
- Motivation: Bardock's desperate attempt to prevent the destruction of the Saiyan race at Frieza's hands.
- Outcome: Despite his valiant effort, Bardock is completely obliterated by Frieza's immense power, along with Planet Vegeta itself.
This iconic scene establishes Frieza as a major antagonist in the Dragon Ball universe and sets the stage for Goku's eventual confrontation with him.
For more details on Bardock's character and his story, you can refer to his Wikipedia page.
