Dragon Ball: Prodigals
Appendix
Here is a short appendix for Dragon Ball: Prodigals. It will be
added to as the story is written. Please be aware that this is provided for those who would
like a glimpse into the background and structure of the story. I cannot guarantee that the
information here will not contain spoilers and/or hints for later chapters. Also, information
may become outdated, rearranged or changed at any time. If I keep my head on straight, the
appendix will be updated at the same time as anything listed is changed in the story itself.
Table of Contents
Characters
Species
- Aisu-jin
- Buki-jin
- Doku-jin
- Fuzen-jin
- Konchuu-jin
- Mizu-jin
- Namek-jin
- Neko-jin
- Saiya-jin
Worlds and Empires
- Doku-jin Empire
- Planet Trade
- Tsunagisei
- Other places of note
Languages
- Common
- Aisua
- Namekian
- Saiyan
Characters:
Listed below are the characters in Prodigals, including original characters
and canon characters. I have tried to include as much information as I can
without devoting full pages.
Name
Position:
Name origin:
Age:
Species:
Gender:
Parents:
Birthplace:
Appearance:
Personality:
Abilities:
Weaknesses:
Bio:
Main Characters
Maimai
Position: Escaped slave from Emperor Seisan's harem
Name origin: maimai, Japanese word for snail
Age: 23
Species: Namek-jin
Gender: Female
Parents: Rea (mother - deceased), no father
Birthplace: Dokusei
Appearance: Has typical Namekian features, though her face is slightly
more delicate in appearance than a male's would be. Slender, boyish
figure. About the same height as Dende at the end of DBZ. Wears
traditional clothes once she escapes, consisting of: long sleeve robe, neck
ruffle, rose vest and light blue sash.
Personality: Generally shy and quiet. Her experiences have made
her wary of drawing attention to herself. She prefers peaceful
surroundings, especially forests and gardens. Enjoys eating, cooking,
playing or listening to music and agriculture. She will try to get along
with most, though will react if certain boundaries are crossed. Sometimes
comes across as naive. Finds herself struggling between looking for the
good in people and her knowledge of how cruel others can be. Is dedicated
to what she believes is her duty to preserve the female Namek gender.
Abilities: Healing, flight, some Namekian magic. Some cooking,
forestry and farming skills. Plays a few instruments at an amateur to
intermediate level. Speaks Common and Namekian.
Weaknesses: Little to no fighting ability or battle sense in her
normal state. Has developed a berserker state that is triggered by extreme
rage, fear or life-threatening situations. When in the berserker state has
no conscious control over her actions, some increase in power and fights by
instinct and will attack anyone she perceives as a threat. A tendency at
times to put herself in danger to help others (especially when she feels
responsible for a situation).
Bio: Mai was born on Dokusei, a few hundred years after her mother
landed there. She has inherited many memories from her mother. Lived
with her mother for sixteen years in a secluded hut located in a large forest.
Her mother was killed when they were out collecting food and were discovered by
some Doku-jin. Mai was held captive for a few days, then transported to
the Emperor's palace. After that, she lived in the seraglio.
Eventually, she befriended another slave, Brussi. The two escaped when
revolutionaries attacked the palace.
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Brussi
Position: Escaped slave from Emperor Seisan's harem
Name origin: brussels sprouts, a type of vegetable
Age: 29
Species: Saiya-jin
Gender: Female
Parents: Wasabi (father - deceased), Kinusaya (mother - deceased)
Birthplace: Tsunagisei
Appearance: Has an Amazon-like quality. Somewhat tall, height is
a few inches more than Mai. Spiky black knee-length hair with bangs, black
eyes, brown tail which is kept curled around her waist. Muscled, but not
overly so. Facial features could be described as more handsome than
traditionally pretty. Tends to scowl a lot. Definitely not the
delicate type. Prefers to wear Saiyan body armor once she escapes.
Armor consists of: black/dark blue body armor with brown guards, black/dark blue
hand guards, and black/dark blue boots.
Personality: Brash and somewhat impulsive. The past has mellowed
her Saiyan spirit a bit, but not too much. She will push the limits of her
social situation, trying to take as much control as she can, often using threats
or her physical strength to obtain her goals. She can be arrogant, rude,
condescending, distrustful, cynical and sarcastic. She expects no kindness
or consideration from others, especially strangers, and is suspicious when it is
offered. She will take advantage of almost any situation that promises to
make her stronger or her situation better, as long as it doesn't affect her
Saiyan pride. This often makes her seem selfish, as she will look out for
herself first over most others.
In spite of these traits, Brussi does have a sense of honor and sometimes
acts in a contradictory way. Though she finds weakness disgusting and is
quick enough to bully the others when she feels like it, she also feels contempt
for the Emperor and Hiso for their abuse of the harem slaves. She harbors
no feelings for the others, at most sparing a moment or two of disinterested
observation if one returns hurt, yet is fiercely protective of Mai. She
will often earn herself punishment for insulting the Emperor or Hiso, but at the
same time backs down in or avoids situations that might end in an execution
(that being an ignoble death because she would be killed without a fight).
Abilities: Stronger than most humans or Doku-jin, some fighting skills
and battle sense. Has some knowledge of various alien ships and technology
due to her time in the Bukisei shipyard and a knack for fixing machinery.
Speaks Common and Saiyan, may also know a smattering of other languages.
Weaknesses: Cannot control ki in any way. Because of this is
unable to use ki blasts, fly, sense power levels, or reach Super Saiyan levels.
Is unable to transform despite having a tail. Becomes overconfident
easily. Sometimes has trouble controlling her emotions, resulting in her
jumping into situations before she thinks things through.
Bio: Brussi was born on Tsunagisei, in a colony founded by ex-slaves.
Her mother and father had been previously captured by the Doku-jin empire and
engineered a slave revolt to gain their freedom. They, along with others
who escaped with them, settled on the planet to begin a new life. When
Brussi was four, the colony was discovered and attacked by the Doku-jin.
Her parents were killed, she was captured and sent to a slave labor orphanage.
Up until about the age of ten, Brussi was shuffled around, doing hard labor due
to her above average strength. She was then taken to Bukisei, where she
spent four years working in a shipyard. At the age of fourteen, she was
given to Emperor Seisan for his harem. For the next fifteen years, she
lived in the seraglio. During this time she met and befriended Mai.
When revolutionaries attacked the palace, Brussi was quick to take advantage and
escape along with Mai.
Secondary Characters:
Hiso
Supreme Palace Guard Captain
Name means: arsenic
Age: ??
Species: Doku-jin
Birthplace: ??
Bio: 50ish in appearance. Short, mouse brown hair and mustache. Light tan skin. Still
well muscled but has jowls which tend to rest on the stiff collar of his uniform
jacket. Likes to parade around in his war ribbons and medals, carries his
ferengor almost constantly. He is sadistic, looking for any excuse to punish the
women of the harem.
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Seisan
His Supreme Self Emperor Seisan
Name means: cyanide
Age: ??
Species: Doku-jin
Birthplace: ??
Bio: No determined age, appears middle-aged. Has slicked back black hair
with streaks of silver and royal blue. Skin is tanned, though perhaps artificially. His
body is oddly shaped, in some areas appearing muscled (though stocky) and other areas appearing
fat laden. Rumors contend he has had body alterations done, possibly on the genetic level,
to allow himself to live longer than normal. Considering the length of his rule, it's plausible.
Leader of the Doku-jin Empire. Very cruel and sadistic, he will attack out of anger or
boredom. Gets a perverse joy out of humiliating others, especially those in his harem.
Demands at least one female of high lineage or nobility from each of his subject planets,
though he will not turn away an outsider female if she's exotic enough.
Other Characters:
Atsu, Lieutenant Doon
Name means: doughnut
Human
Member of the West City police force. Portly, short, 50ish
Bachi
Name means: (divine) punishment; curse; retribution. (derived from kibachi - wood
wasp)
Konchuu-jin (insect/bug)
hominid w/insect like features, wings, hard skin, small mandibels on sides of mouth, faceted
eyes w/mobile membrane, antennae
Dorei
Name means: slave
Buki-jin (weapon)
Tall, sandy hair, olive skin
Somewhat tyrant leader of the harem
Ekian
Name means: liquid ammonia
Doku-jin (poison)
Average height, yellow tone skin with dark hair
One of Emperor Seisan's personal guards
Furyo
Name means: captive, prisoner of war
Neko-jin (cat)
No tail or whiskers, soft tan fuzz on skin, pointed ears and short, sharp fangs
Friend of Toriko and Rachi
Kaisui
Name means: ocean water
Mizu-jin (from Mizusei - water)
hominid w/fish like features, blue-green skin w/soft scales
Kaju
Name means: butler
Human
Butler in the Briefs' household
Keeki, Officer
Name means: cake
Human
Member of the West City police force. 30ish, average height.
Rachi
Name means: kidnapping, abduction
no determined race
young - appears about 14, shoulder length auburn hair, peach skin, dark eyes appearing
almost all pupil w/no iris, possible telepath
Toriko
Name means: captive, slave
no determined race
light blue skin, lavender eyes, black hair
Friend of Furyo and Rachi
Uwaki Mono
Name means: unfaithful person
Fuzen-jin (vice or sin)
Wife of Premier Yota Mono
Yota Mono
Name means: good for nothing person or gangster
Fuzen-jin
Premier of Fuzensei
Timeline:
I once saved a dragon ball timeline off the net for reference purposes but lost the
website that I got it from. I do not know how accurate the dates referring to the canon
dragon ball series are. It serves my purpose, though, so I'm including the timeline I
worked up for this story.
261 AD - Disaster on Nameksei. Rea sent off world and lands on Dokusei
731 AD - The Saiya-jin partner with Frieza
732 AD - Prince Vegeta is born.
736 AD - A young Wasabi and Kinusaya are captured by the Doku-jin and
transported across the galaxy to the planet Bukisei as slaves.
737 AD - Vegetasei is destroyed
739 AD - Wasabi and Kinusaya lead a slave revolt and escape Bukisei.
They crash land on Tsunagisei and become leaders of the small tribe of escaped slaves.
755 AD - Brussi is born on Tsunagisei
757 AD - The Doku-jin track down the slaves and raid Tsunagisei. Wasabi,
Kinusaya and most of the slave village are killed. Brussi is taken back to Bukisei and put
into a slave labor orphanage.
761 AD - Mai is born on Dokusei
769 AD - Brussi is transported back to Dokusei and given to Emperor Seisan
for his harem
777 AD - Rea and Mai are discovered in the forest. Rea is killed and Mai
is taken to the Emperor's harem
784 AD - End of DBZ. Goku goes off to train Uub
785 AD - Rebels attack the palace of Emperor Seisan. Brussi and Mai take
advantage of the confusion, steal a ship and escape. After discovering both their planets
have been destroyed, they head for Chikyuusei. A few weeks later, they crash land on the
planet.
Language bits:
I have the tendency to include a few species related words and phrases when I write. I just
like having them ^_^ The Saiyan used is actually based on Japanese words gathered from an
online Japanese/English translator. Namekian is a little different, as I do try to follow
the existing style in the series.
Chae - Shit. Interjection
Saiyan word.
Fakk - Fuck. Interjection
Saiyan word.
ferengor - A type of energy whip. It make a resounding crack and sends out
blue bolts of energy when used. The palace guards of Emperor Seisan's seraglio favor this
weapon because it can inflict extreme pain without damaging the body. Very useful for getting
reluctant harem women in line. (Extra note: the name of this weapon is actually derived from
the Ferengi of Star Trek. They used a whip very similar to this in their first appearance ^_^)
fue - A type of Namekian flute. It is low and mellow, due to Namek ears being
sensitive to high octave notes. The name comes from the sound it makes when blown.
Ka - A multi-use sort of expression used with friends. Usually meant to
express "I'm sorry" or "What I said/did was wrong/stupid." A way of apologizing for something.
(2) it can be used as an address if there is no dispute or injury to apologize for, in that
case it means "friend," especially if prefaced with "dear", "old" or "my".
(3) if used as a prefix itself to a name, it denotes close friendship. Brussi might refer to
Mai as KaMai.
Saiyan word, Brussi uses this sometimes when addressing Mai.
KuRas(h) - Spineless fool, the lowest sort of coward. Literally: A jellyfish.
To make plural, add the h at the end.
Saiyan phrase. Brussi refers to the other women as this.
Mida - Mother, specifically a female parent of either natural born or egg-born
children. Applies also in a situation where the female is not the birthing parent. Never used
with a male parent of egg-born, even if the male births the egg.
Namekian word. Mai refers to Rea as this.
Pida - Father, specifically a male parent of natural born or egg-born children.
Does not apply if the male births the egg.
Namekian word.
Poda - Father/sire, only used with males who birth an egg.
Namekian word. Piccolo (Ma Jr) would have referred to Piccolo Daimou as this.
SasKo iYaShi - Greedy whore or bitch, depending on if the emphasis is on Sas
or Ko, respectively.
Saiyan phrase, Brussi calls Dorei this.
Tsuato - Damn stubbornness or stubborn (or hard headed) [person/people].
Literally: stubborn/foolhardy, with implied emphasis on the negative aspect of the trait. Can
be used as a general swear or directed at a person/people, usually in a situation where someone
won't listen and there is danger.
Namekian phrase. Mai referred to Brussi with this.
Namekian Biology/Reproduction
Here are some notes on how Namek biology works in this story. I've had to come up with some
odd theories and such, especially regarding reproduction. I'm not usually in the "female" Namek
camp. I tend to lean toward genderless/hermaphrodite (internal, not external). There may well
be mistakes here of the general kind in terms of genetics/biology. If you see any, feel free to
point them out.
I. GENETICS
A. Basics:
Each Namek cell has 28 pairs of general chromosomes and one unpaired sex chromosome (57 total).
Some chromosome pairs are completely inactive, while others host active and inactive genes.
Active genes govern the behavior of the body such as cell growth, aging, physical attributes, ki
ability, etc. Inactive genes do not contribute to the governing of any fuction (save perhaps that
of racial memory).
In natural birth, certain inactive (archive) genes stay inactive. (Archive genes contain the
genetic information of previous evolutions of Namek-jin, possibly also the place where racial memory
is stored.) In egg-birth, it is possible to activate archive genes, though the result is often a
child with primitive dragonish features.
It is possible to eliminate inactive (redundant) genes in egg-birth. (Redundant being inactive genes
which would govern certain functions which are already governed by other active genes). However,
this is usually not done on purpose since the extra genes can be useful in keeping the genetic pool
strong. This elimination is not (consciously) possible through natural birth.
The sex chromosome (Y or X for the sake of convenience) determines whether a Namek is male or female.
Y is male, X is female. X chromosomes are/were about 72% more rare than the Y. Very, very rarely
will there be an XY combination or missing sex chromosome (see below, Anomalies).
B. Reproduction:
Natural Birth - A Namek inherits one single group of 29 chromosomes from the mother and
29 from the father (28 general and 1 sex). When the sex cells from the parents join, each
chromosome will pair with it's mate, including the two sex chromosomes. Before the joined cell
with begin division, each pair will determine which gene (of the possible active genes) on each
chromosome will become active or inactive.
The exact process is not yet known. Each gene, for a short time, will produce a certain enzyme.
The gene which produces the most becomes dominant and apparently will trigger the inactivation
of it's mate. In the case of the sex chromosome, the inactivation of the main gender determining
gene will cause complete disintegration of the chromosome so that only the dominant chromosome
is left.
Once the activation/inactivation is complete, the joined cell will begin its transformation into
a fetus.
Egg-Birth - A Namek inherits all of its chromosomes from the parent. Since this
process is done with ki (magic), it requires some attention from the parent. It is possible for
a child born this way to have an incomplete set of chromosomes. This does not usually result in
any sort of noticeable anomaly as there seems to be some instinct to include all the necessary
active genes. The usual archive and/or redundant genes, however, will sometimes be missing.
The parent will often determine which genes will be active or inactive, thereby determining the
characteristics of the offspring. It is also possible for the parent to tweak or mutate a gene
for the offspring to inherit (this is considered a crime in Namek society as the tampering can
seriously affect the child).
Once the selection and activation/inactivation is complete, the cell will develop rapidly into
an egg.
C. Anomalies:
Sometimes in the process of activation/inactivation an anomaly will occur. There are
several defined conditions which can result from this. Some anomalies are apparent in the physical
appearance of the child, others are either internal, triggered or non-interfering.
Dotai - A condition in which a Namek inherits both a Y and X chromosome. Sub
conditions are:
1. Kodotai - Where the Y chromosome is active, the X inactive. The Namek develops
as a male. There are no female traits manifested. The X chromosome may be passed on but may or may
not become active in the offspring.
2. Rudotai - Where the X chromosome is active, the Y inactive. The Namek develops
as a female. There are no male traits manifested. The Y chromosome may be passed on but may or may
not become active in the offspring.
3. Tadotai - Where both the Y and X are active, with the Y dominant. The Namek
develops as primarily male with some/many female traits. The number, completeness and maturity of
both traits depend on the respective strength of the chromosomes.
4. Nuidotai - Where both the Y and X are active, with the X dominant. The Namek
develops as primarily female with some/many male traits. The number, completeness and maturity of
both traits depend on the respective strength of the chromosomes.
6. Gadotai - Where both the Y and X are active, both with equal presence. The Namek
develops both male and female traits in equal or nearly equal levels.
5. Dadotai - Where neither Y nor X are active. The Namek develops no discernable
male or female traits but possesses both sex chromosomes.
Doshu - A condition in which a Namek does not inherit either a Y or X chromosome.
In this condition the Namek develops no discernable male or female traits. The lack of sex
chromosomes distinguishes this from other conditions which result in similar developments.
Dofuku - A condition in which a Namek inherits either a Y or X chromosome but it
is inactive. The Namek develops no discernable male or female traits but possesses one or the other
sex chromosome.
Tsuiden - A condition in which the influence of the sex chromosome(s) is weak.
The Namek develops poorly defined male and/or female traits. Sometimes shows up as a secondary
condition to the Dotai conditions.
II. BIOLOGY
A. Basics:
Nameks are warm blooded beings whose physical structure is quite unique. Basic external features
include: green leathery skin which is smooth in some areas and ridged in others, pink to yellow
orange patches of thick ridged skin ringed in red/red orange (shoulder ends, upper arms, lower arms,
thighs, lower legs and stomach), red ridges around their wrists and ankles, two antennae on their
forehead, no body hair, dominant eyebrow ridges, pointed ears, fangs, and strong, often long nails.
Although the external features sound limiting, there is a lot of variation possible. Height can
fluctuate from very short (4 ft in an adult) to very tall (10 ft or more in an adult). Weight also
varies in a similar manner from low (60 pounds in an adult) to high (300 or more). The iris of the
eye is predominantly black with the very rare dark gray, dark blue or even dark red (though red is
usually considered a bad omen).
Warrior Nameks are usually more muscular than their non-warrior siblings. Male warriors will have
broader shoulders and chests. Female warriors wills have slightly broader shoulders and more
prominent hips. Non-warrior Nameks are often less distinguishable in terms of sexual features. Both
non-warrior males and females tend to be straight sided, with the female having a slightly more nipped
in waist, with small breasts on their chest.
All Nameks possess the ability to live without solid food, though they are able to process solid and
liquid food matter. They do require a regular source of clean water.
Nameks can live in fairly harsh conditions, from desert heat to artic cold. They prefer, however, a
slightly humid and warm environment if possible with plenty of sunlight.
Nameks have the ability to regenerate injured body parts. This process is mostly instinctual. Unless
the Namek is trained, the body can become too stressed or tired to deal with critical injuries and die
as a result. The amount a Namek can regenerate depends entirely on their training and their ki level.
B. Reproduction:
Namek reproduction is a fairly straight forward process whether it is by natural birth or
egg-birth.
Natural Birth - This is/was the preferred method of creating offspring. It guarantees
the proper mixing of the genes and weeding out of unnecessary or faulty genes. The male and female
produce the sex cells needed for the process a few hours before they want conception to take place.
Once these cells have joined within the female's body, a child will be born approximately five months
later.
Egg-Birth - This is a secondary method of creating offspring. The potential for abuse
or mistakes prevents it from being the best method (see Genetics section). The parent (whether male or
female) creates a special cell within a small pouch located below the collarbone. Through the use of
ki/magic, the cell is stimulated into dividing and growing. Since the method of delivering is by mouth,
a hard shell is formed around the child to facilitate the birthing process. Also, because the chest is
not an ideal place to carry a child for long, the growth of the child is pushed into the extreme end so
it can be delivered within minutes if needed (The recommended development time is two days).
Egg-birth is harder on females than on males. The pouch tends to be smaller, almost atrophied, in
females. Also, the special cell which is needed is much like the sex cell the female normally produces.
It seems the process of making this cell and stimulating it's growth confuses the female body. The
female finds it harder to control the growth process once it's begun, sometimes resulting in deformities,
low or high birth weight, and still birth.
A very common condition during female egg-birth is Kutoden. This is when the shell does not form
properly or at all, sometimes resulting in the child implanting or attaching to the pouch walls as it
would in the womb. This often results in tissue fissures, hemorrhage and death unless a skilled healer
is attending the parent.
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