The story revolves around Bardock, a Saiyan warrior, who is introduced as a ruthless fighter responsible for slaughtering millions of innocents. However, the focus shifts to a conversation between Bardock's crew, where they discuss their mission to attack a planet inhabited by psychics. After a brief battle, the crew discovers that the psychics can see the future, but they are not invincible.
The scene then cuts to Lord Frieza, who is informed about the capture of Canasa and the presence of low-level Saiyans, including Bardock. Frieza is concerned about the growing power of the Saiyans and decides to eliminate them.
Bardock is introduced to his son, Kakarot, and is disappointed by his low power level. The scene shifts to a conversation between Bardock and his crew, where they discuss their plan to overthrow Frieza. However, their conversation is interrupted by Frieza's soldiers, who attack them.
Bardock discovers that Frieza has turned against the Saiyans and decides to take revenge. He sets out to raise an army and avenge his fallen comrades. Meanwhile, Frieza is shown to be dismissive of the Saiyans' threats and is more concerned with his daily life.
The story then cuts to a battle between Bardock and Frieza, where Bardock unleashes the power of the Saiyan race. However, Frieza proves to be too powerful, and Bardock is defeated.
The final scenes show the destruction of Planet Vegeta, with only a few Saiyans surviving. Prince Vegeta is informed about the destruction of his planet and his people, and he sets out to find a new home. The story concludes with a space pirate finding a Saiyan child, who would later become known as Goku.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The story is about a Saiyan warrior named Bardock who slaughtered millions of innocents and brought terror to those who heard his name.
2. Bardock is a low-level Saiyan who led a group of Saiyans in a mission to seize the planet Canasa.
3. Lord Frieza is the ruler of the planet and has a personal army called the Ginyu Force.
4. Frieza is afraid of the Saiyans and wants to eliminate them.
5. Bardock's son, Kakarot, is sent to Planet Earth as a baby.
6. Bardock discovers that Frieza has betrayed him and his team, and that he plans to commit genocide against the Saiyan race.
7. Bardock decides to raise an army to rebel against Frieza and avenge his people.
8. Bardock attacks Frieza but is defeated.
9. Planet Vegeta is destroyed by Frieza, along with all its inhabitants, except for a few survivors.
10. A Saiyan child, later named Goku, is sent to Earth as a baby and is found by a human.
11. Prince Vegeta and his companion, Nappa, escape the destruction of Planet Vegeta and plan to go to Dairy Queen.