A R K O S
"If you can’t even defeat me, you’re only putting innocent lives at risk."
Arkos
AGE
25
GENDER
Male
APPEARANCE
Arkos is a male Saiyan with a something of a lean build and a defined musculature. Standing at roughly 5’10(177.8cm) tall with a weight fluctuating around 200lbs(90.72kg) he is of strong stature. He can typically be seen wearing a black, short-sleeved, full-body jumpsuit; the sleeves extend just past his shoulders. His battle armor is black, matching the jumpsuit with an off-white trim and a red midsection. His gloves were black and fingerless connecting to black and red wrist guards with a banded pattern which reach part way up his forearm. Adorning his feet are white, red-tipped, boots typical of the Frieza, but more importantly the Saiyan, battle attire. When not wearing this attire he will wear just about anything that fits assuming he can’t get another of the armor or just the jumpsuit if anything. More importantly though are the features seen as strange for a saiyan. While still sporting dark eyes and dark hair (usually black on other members of the race), his eyes are more gray as opposed to white. His hair is a very dark, though still noticeable, shade of red matching his tail. His aura is primarily white, tinged with a reddish hue most prominent in the outer layer, almost as though the red outlines his aura.
RACE/ORIGIN
Saiyan
Nearing extinction and formerly from the planet Vegeta, the Saiyans are an aggressive, yet proud, rave. These warriors are eager to engage in combat, respect power and have an innate urge to become the strongest warriors in the universe. Under the service of Lord Freiza, many Saiyans are used as planetary conquerors where their affinity for combat and conquest has proven remarkably useful.
Jucarro
A civilization of formerly feral, anthropomorphic humanoids, the Jucarrans are a warrior race. Having come to control their minds, bodies and spirits, they grew into a simplistic society. Its inhabitants spread across the planet, growing and learning. At times they warred, at time there was peace. Still, they managed to grow and evolve beyond the wildest imaginations of any one of their ancestors. Currently, they live under the rule of Galactic Emperor Frieza.
Power Level
25,000
PSYCHOLOGY
Arkos is a Saiyan to be sure in his love for combat, if nothing else. He finds no joy in taking action against the weak, especially those who would rather not fight themselves. However, he wishes to test his strength and grow stronger. Still, where the Saiyan race is concerned that is as far as he goes. He is not ruthless and blood thirsty, save for against those who go against his ideals or act in ways that he finds idiotic or inappropriate. If his duty calls for it, he will exterminate an enemy, though in most cases he may just incapacitate them if able. His focus is on control as was taught to him by his foster father.
Apart from this, Arkos can be seen as an understanding, somewhat kind-hearted, and loyal man. He will try to avoid unnecessary death if possible, which is likely the reason for his getting along so well with Glaceo. He has pride in the fact that he is a Saiyan, though not for the people of a planet he hardly knew, nor is it sheer arrogance. It is pride in a people he believes his mother would have had pride in, and Pride in himself as was bestowed upon him by his foster family and clan on Juracco. He is more than a monkey working under Frieza. He is strong. He is prepared to lay down his life for his beliefs, his comrades, and the people he is truly protecting; even if he seems a little cold in doing so.
HISTORY
Arkos was born on Planet Vegeta. He had what could only have been seen as a weak, meager power level of 15. Barely a week past before he was set to be sent as a scout. He would explore a planet seen as having nothing more than mindless beasts as its inhabitants. His mother, fearful he’d grow up a mindless, vicious child included with him a recording. At the very least, he would know his mother’s voice. She placed a small recording device on his side in his pod. She connected it to the small ship and set it to play upon his landing and subsequent awakening.
Just as his mother had planned Arkos awoke to the sound of her voice. He yawned. He scanned the cramped cabin of his pod. Above the sound of his mother’s voice he heard a tapping. Even as a baby, he was still a Saiyan. He prepared to attack whatever he saw should the hatch of the pod open. Then, he saw a dent. The picture was vivid in his mind. Claws crept into the pod and soon the door which kept it sealed was pried off. He was shocked for a moment, clutching the recording device and nothing else as he was pulled from his ship. Immediately he began to bite and scratch, flailing about angrily at his “attacker,” until he felt a strong blow. The attacker tired of this supposed child’s ferocity, threw him down to the ground.
Knocked unconscious almost immediately, Arkos was at the mercy of who or whatever it was that had taken him. When he awoke he was in a small home. As with his mother’s recording, he heard voices, but couldn’t understand, couldn’t
hear the words. This was the beginning of his life as it were.
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Arkos grew up on this planet for the majority of his life. His space pod had become something of a wreck. Essentially, its door was ruined, it would hardly function, and even if it could there technology present, at least in the ToraTori Clan was not advanced enough for repairs. Even so, as the young Saiyan grew under the parenting of what would come to be his foster family, he became much more discipline. He’d lost his tail on multiple occasions to the humanoids of his clan due to his rampaging under the presence of the moons (Jucarro has three). Still, it would grow back, though it would take time.
Eventually, Arkos would come to be taught the martial arts of his clan. It was volatile, fearsome, and difficult to control, much like himself. Knowing the dangers of the
Black Heaven and Earth School he would learn to control his body, mind and most importantly, his spirit. This helped in keeping his control when he would transform into his Oozaru, or Great Ape, form later in his life. He grew up steadily, learning to overcome the base desire for death and destruction, though he could never escape his intense desire and love of battle with a strong, worthy opponent.
Still, this all changed when a squad from the Galactic Frieza Army landed on Jucarro. Arkos would have engaged immediately had his father not stopped him. There was no need to fight. They could not win. Even if they did, more would come. If they couldn’t win, it would only put countless lives and the planet in peril. They could always change things later. However, as the forces stormed and a treaty was signed with the PTO, Arkos was noticed. He came under scrutiny. A Saiyan living peacefully? Not a care in the world? Now this simply would not do when he could be serving Lord Frieza.
And so, at the age of 19, Arkos would join Frieza’s Forces. He has remained loyal and has taken his father’s words into deep consideration. He does not know when or if his people will ever be truly free, but he knows that there may come a time when he must strike. To Arkos, so long as he can help those like his father did him and would his people, has the chance to become stronger, and can combat the most powerful beings in the universe serving the tyrant may not be so bad. Especially, if others would blindly go into battle and get not only themselve, but those around them killed.
Saiyan Zenkai: An ability unique to the Saiyan race that takes the form of an incredible boost in power after recovering from near death. While there is no exact way of calculating how large or small the boost will be. It can range anywhere from a multiplication of 5 to 35 depending on the Saiyan and how close they are to death. Additionally, it is theorized that the stronger the Saiyan, the weaker the boost received due to the Zenkai. So much is still unknown.
Oozaru Transformation: A giant, anthropomorphic, monkey-like creature that Saiyans can transform when in contact with the sight of the full moon, though more specifically when coming into contact with what is known as
blutz waves, to increase their already formidable strength tremendously. It is said to increase a Saiyan’s power tenfold and is nigh uncontrollable. However, some Saiyans, like Arkos,
are able to control this form, though it takes incredible training and concentration.
SPECIALIZATION
Kikoutaijutsu: Arkos typically fights utilizing close to mid-range combat through his Kikoutaijutsu (Energy Control Body Techniques). He has gotten considerably skilled in manipulating his ki as is common among Saiyans. Even so, the style he has developed thanks to his foster planet’s people and their combat style is based around adaptability. Given the volatile nature of the martial arts fostered by the clan with whom he was raised, it was necessary to develop a fighting style he could use more often in battle. Arkos adapts to the fighting style of his opponents, studies them, and essentially mimics their techniques for future use. For the most part, Arkos’s energy manifests in a small array of colors. His typical ki blasts, like many others, are yellow. His higher level techniques are solid red. His more concentrated blasts seem to remain red, but develop lighter hue along with a white outline, almost as if to contrast his aura when powering up. The only notable exception is his Blutz Sphere.
- Blutz Sphere (white) - A sphere of energy Arkos has learned to create a sphere of his energy which would mimic the presence of a full moon, regardless of the time of day.
- Savage Blade (red) - An energy based attack meant to mimic the anthropomorphic tigers of the ToraTori Clan who would coat their claws in ki for more powerful attacks. Arkos goes a step further. Rather than molding a simple coating of energy around his hands or feet, he covers his hands in the condensed energy and forms it into the shape of a sword. Additionally, he is able to control the length, size and shape of this blade. .
- Razor Storm (red) - An energy based attack meant to mimic the anthropomorphic bird-like members of the ToraTori Clan who would used their energy to coat and sharpen their feathers into deadly weapons they would then launch at their opponents. Arkos concentrates his energy in arm (or legs) and swipes in the direction of his enemy. In doing this he fires off a multitude of blade like energy blasts, capable of being concentrated on a single for or over a spread area for greater destruction.
- Phantom Blitz (aura) - Utilizing the Walking Techniques of the Black Heaven and Earth School martial arts, Arkos maneuvers around his opponent. While doing so, he attacks at high speed using targeted punches and kicks enhanced with the ever constant flow of his ki. An experienced fighter may be able to stop or even predict his moves, but a weaker warrior or even one simply caught unaware will no doubt see stars after this flurry of powerful attacks. It works better if he is able to use his surroundings to his advantage.
- Starlight Cannon - Even a close-mid range combatant such as Arkos keeps a last ditch effort in the whole. This attack is just such a technique. By charging his ki as much as he is able to, the young warrior is able to fire a devastating attack. Arkos holds his hands straight out on either side of his body with his palms facing down as he begins to gather energy. Two sizeable balls of energy form which he quickly brings together before him.
As he condenses the energy he braces his body, bringing his hands as close together as possible while continuing to feed the attack. The energy takes on the usual reddish hue albeit outlined in white and sparking with what looks like electricity before he spreads his palms forward with the thumbs and index fingers touching each other to form a diamond shape. As Arkos does this, he releases the mass of energy in powerful blast capable of leveling anything within its path.
On the off chance Arkos needs to fire off a quicker, scaled down version of the attack he changes the stance a bit. He still begins with his hands out and his palms down. However, upon bringing the energy spheres together he brings his hands to rest at his waist as he gets into a crouched stance. Immediately after he thrusts his hands forward to fire an almost instantaneous burst, albeit with much less power than the typical Starlight Cannon.
Black Heaven and Earth School: The most feared and revered martial arts on Planet Jucarro. Rather than utilizing ki is in most common form and materializing it as energy like so many do, this internalizes and focuses the ki and natural life energy of the fighter. It produces devastating attacking without the need for a rise in power. A ki blast may be devastating, but take that ability away from a combatant and they may face not fair so well against a practitioner of this art.
Juccaro’s ToraTori Clan, a group created after a pact was signed between a group of tiger-like humanoids and a group of avian-like humanoids, developed it together in order to better protect each other from outside threats. Even in peace it continues to be refined. However, its techniques are incredibly dangerous and hard to master. Still, upon the assessment of the forces who would invade Jucarro, the ToraTori Clan refused to utilize its fullest potential in fighting back. It was assumed that the school would only be abused. As such, Arkos only resorts to the use of the higher level techniques in the most dire situations.
However, due to its volatility, it can at times still cloud his mind and stimulate the more aggressive and savage parts of his Saiyan mind. In this case, his power may be amplified, but worse it may trigger the hidden and forbidden technique:
Black Origin Threshold.
- Soul-Crushing Strike - An exceptionally powerful punch utilizing the movement techniques and ki circulation, though without actually expending ki as is typical in actual martial arts. With enough training, this becomes almost effortless.
- Focus Stomp - A stomping technique that when mastered can break through the strongest stone and armor even if done right.
- Heavenly Exploding Penetrating Strike - An incredibly powerful punch thrown while circling around the attack of an enemy. It makes use of the heightened momentum and power gained; far greater than the Soul-Crushing Strike.
- Gale Wind Destruction Strike - Going even further beyond Arkos is able to finely tune his internal ki to release a devastating blow. Unless the materialization and destructive force of a Ki based energy blast this is far for precise and much harder to detect because there is no spike in power level. The force of the blow is so great that it produces something of a fierce whirlwind. If hit directly, even a formidable fighter may face irreparable internal damage.
- Chaotic Heavens Destruction Strike - Although incredibly difficult to pull off, this attack makes use of an individual’s outer and inner ki. By utilizing the two in unison the individual is able to summon extreme power. The force created in the utilization of this technique is so great that death is almost certainly guaranteed. That is assuming the attack lands. Due to the level of concentration this is extremely difficult to manage and even then a certain kill is not guaranteed.
EQUIPMENT
New Model Scouter: Arkos wears one of the newer model scouters. Its lens is red and it functions much like any of the other all purpose computers worn by the forces of the Frieza Army.
Custom Battle Armor: Battle armor commissioned to fit his form whether in his base form or his Oozaru form. Suffice to say, the armor can take a serious beating and even protect him far more than many of the other lower level grunts even with his guard lowered. It pays to know the lab techs and treat them with respect.
Jucarran Healing Sap: Sap collected from the Tataku Tree, native to the planet of Jucarro, and mixed with herbs found and grown only within the confines of the ToraTori Clan territory. It can be rubbed on wounds to stimulate the body and allow for faster healing. However, in truth, when ingested it will allow for near instantaneous healing and a boost in one’s vitality. Even so, because of how hard it is to develop, only small quantities are held by the Frieza army, and generally kept for Frieza and his elite men. Arkos has his only because a small bottle, containing about three sips, is all he could hide on his person at all times. Unless he visits home, he has no access to more. As such, only one other person knows he has it, Glaceo.
Picture: Arkos at all times has a picture taken of him with the family that took him in on Planet Juracco. His father, mother and brother. Although they are family in name, it runs deeper. They molded him into the fighter and person he is today. From the sensibilities of his parents to the rivalry of his brother.
Voice Recording: Arkos has a voice recording left with him by his mother. As far as he can tell she seemed different. It detailed her thoughts on Frieza, the Saiyan race, and him. It isn’t excessively long, and he has only listened to it once before, when he was much younger. He has yet to take the time to listen to it again with more mature ears. Still, to avoid trouble he keeps it on him. Perhaps because it is all he truly has left of his home and the life he could have had with a mother he never met.
RELATIONSHIPS
Okara | Birth MotherArkos doesn’t no much about his mother save for that fact that his father thought it important to name him after her because he viewed the two as weak. On that note, he knew and still knows virtually nothing of his father. As far as his mother is concerned, much like his foster family he holds her in high regard and loves her, though he never met her. He has not taken the time to listen to her voice again, leaving what little he does know or remember, virtually nothing, untouched and pure.
Archimedes | Foster FatherA large anthropomorphic owl, with prominent masculine features and a powerful frame that makes it seem almost impossible that he could fly, even with such large wings. He is respectable, quick-witted, and powerful. However, with this comes a rational soul who relies moreso on knowledge and wisdom than brawn. He helped make the decision not to fight a pointless battle against Frieza’s forces and signed a treaty to join the PTO. Not everyone accepts this, but Arkos does. He loves the man like his true father and would do anything for him.
Naga | Foster MotherA powerful anthropomorphic Tigress who is a feminine and beautiful as she is vicious. She stood by her husband and is the biggest reason Arkos and his brother are alive, as she convinced Archimedes to take them in, albeit at different stages in their lives. Arkos holds her on something as a pedestal as a pillar in his training a pillar in his life.
Chil | Foster BrotherAn anthropomorphic
kite with a slender physique. He seems almost fragile, though that doesn’t make him any less dangerous. He is roughly 4 years younger than Arkos. Arkos has a habit of poking fun at him and how he has never won a fight, but he loves his brother and wouldn’t hesitate to put his life on the line for him.
Glaceo | AllyAn Arcosian male with a vision. Arkos can see that much at the very least having worked and fought alongside him for so long. Whether this vision is for better or worse, he could not tell. And yet, were he to enact his plan and succeed, whatever they may be, Arkos is hard pressed to believe he’d be any less willing to help him. He treats Saiyans, or at least Arkos with respect. At least more so than many other Frieza members.
Porato | AllyA Saiyan with a stories of Planet Vegeta and what it used to be. Arkos cannot share in the nostalgia, but would listen nonetheless. He might make for a great sparring partner to. Still, something about him makes Arkos uneasy. He doesn’t exactly know what. But it’s enought o make him cautious.
Satay | AllyA being known as a human. Her species seems very similar to that of the Saiyans, though she claims that she is not the best example of the average human. Whether this is a good sign or bad sign of the humans, Arkos is interested by her methods. He certainly isn’t one to shy away from somebody powerful, though he thinks she could be even more powerful if she focused on one of her specific skill sets.
Rutaba | AllyAnother Saiyan and possibly a powerful ally. Arkos see much more potential in her. However, she is in her own way. He likes to spar with her as she is crafty, though that will only get her so far. To him, she is in her own way. Part of him wants to help her, though he has no possible idea as to how. Even so, it may not be his place anyway.
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