The Saiyan Alliance: An Alternate Dragon Ball Universe

What if Raditz never died at the beginning of Dragon Ball Z? What if instead of being a one-shot villain, he joined forces with his brother Goku and turned the entire Saiyan invasion into a new destiny for the race itself? Welcome to the Saiyan Alliance AU (Alternate Universe), where Raditz, Goku, Vegeta, and Nappa stand together to change history. In this timeline, Saiyans don’t go extinct—they rise as a united force, reshaping every arc of Dragon Ball Z and beyond. Let’s dive saga by saga and see how the story unfolds.

Saiyan Saga Reborn

Raditz arrives on Earth demanding Goku’s allegiance. Instead of dying to Piccolo’s Special Beam Cannon, he is defeated and spared by Goku. In this universe, a primal Saiyan instinct kicks in: when one Saiyan spares another after combat, a blood pact bond forms. Raditz, shaken by his brother’s mercy, pledges loyalty to Goku.

Together with Piccolo, Raditz helps train Goku, Gohan, and Earth’s fighters. Gohan especially becomes Raditz’s obsession—he sees his nephew as the key to reviving Saiyan pride. When Vegeta and Nappa arrive, expecting to destroy Earth, Raditz confronts them with the truth: Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta. Goku defeats Vegeta in combat but spares him, offering a choice—“fight for Frieza or fight for freedom.”

Prideful but pragmatic, Vegeta accepts, realizing the strength of unity. Nappa, loyal to Vegeta, follows suit. For the first time, all four Saiyans stand together.

Namek Saga: Rise of the Saiyan Squad

The Earth-bound Saiyans don’t arrive on Namek divided; they arrive as an army. Goku, Vegeta, Raditz, and Nappa join Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma. The Ginyu Force faces not one but four Saiyans:

• Nappa vs. Recoome – a brutal clash of powerhouses.

• Raditz vs. Jeice – speed and trickery dominate the fight.

• Vegeta vs. Burter – pride vs. speed in a high-stakes duel.

• Goku vs. Captain Ginyu – leading to the infamous body switch.

When Frieza begins his slaughter, Raditz and Vegeta both unlock Super Saiyan first, fueled by rage at Frieza’s cruelty. Goku soon joins them, making three Super Saiyans rise against the tyrant. Together, they end Frieza not as pawns, but as rebels reclaiming their race. The Saiyan Alliance is born.

Android and Cell Saga: A New Rivalry

The existence of four surviving Saiyans alters everything. Instead of one rivalry (Goku vs. Vegeta), the triangle rivalry forms: Goku, Vegeta, and Raditz constantly push each other. Nappa, while weaker, remains a powerful “tank” fighter and loyal ally.

When the Androids appear, the Saiyan Alliance takes them as a squad mission. In the Hyperbolic Time Chamber:

• Goku and Raditz train as brothers.

• Vegeta and Nappa train as partners.

When Cell emerges, Raditz finally breaks out of his shadow. In the heat of battle, it is Raditz—not Gohan—who unlocks Super Saiyan 2 first, consumed by rage at being overlooked. Later, Gohan still awakens his legendary SS2 against Cell, but this time it’s a dual assault: Raditz and Gohan together destroy Cell.

Majin Buu Saga: The Fall and Rise of Raditz

Babidi seeks a Saiyan to corrupt. Instead of Vegeta, he targets Raditz. Tired of being “the weakest of the strong,” Raditz succumbs, becoming Majin Raditz. This sets up one of the most emotional battles in the saga: Goku vs. Raditz, brother against brother. Unlike Majin Vegeta, Raditz isn’t seeking glory—he’s lashing out against years of inferiority.

Through their fight, Goku helps Raditz break free, solidifying his redemption. In the final battle with Buu, all four Saiyans contribute:

• Goku uses Super Saiyan 3.

• Vegeta anchors with tactical strikes.

• Raditz fights in SS2, channeling his cunning and survival instinct.

• Nappa sacrifices himself in a final explosion against Kid Buu, earning the death of a true warrior.

Vegito is still born, but the weight of the Saiyan Alliance is what holds the universe together.

Dragon Ball Super: The Age of the Saiyan Alliance

When Beerus arrives, he doesn’t just find Goku and Vegeta—he finds a squad of surviving Saiyans. Whis trains them as a group, creating the most dangerous fighting force in the multiverse.

• Raditz unlocks Super Saiyan God alongside Goku.

• Vegeta follows shortly after, his pride forcing him to catch up.

• Gohan embraces his hybrid potential, becoming the scholar-warrior of the new age.

• Nappa’s memory drives the younger Saiyans to train harder.

In the Tournament of Power, Universe 7’s Saiyan lineup is stacked: Goku, Vegeta, Raditz, and Gohan all fight alongside Frieza. Raditz shines as the underdog, eliminating top-tier opponents like Dyspo with strategy over brute force. The Alliance proves that Saiyans are no longer just warriors—they are leaders of destiny.

Saiyan Offspring: The New Generation

The Saiyan Alliance wouldn’t just end with its core members. Their children would reshape the next era.

Raditz’s Offspring

Raditz’s children inherit his cunning and survivor’s instinct.

• Rasha (♀): Fierce, tactical, and determined to surpass Goten and Trunks. Unlocks Super Saiyan early.

• Karo (♂): Quiet strategist, blending brains and brawn. Could be the first to touch divine forms through calm focus.

Nappa’s Offspring

Nappa’s children embody brute force and loyalty.

• Torga (♂): A gentle giant, ridiculously strong even without transformations.

• Lira (♀): Smaller, faster, with explosive rage-fueled transformations, mirroring Caulifla’s energy.

Together with Trunks, Goten, Pan, and Gohan’s future family, Raditz’s and Nappa’s kids create a Next Generation Saiyan Squad. Imagine fusions like Rasha + Trunks or Lira + Goten, pushing hybrid power to new heights.

The Legacy of the Saiyan Alliance

In this alternate timeline, Dragon Ball is no longer just the story of Goku saving the Earth. It is the saga of an entire race reborn, united by blood, loyalty, and destiny. The Saiyan Alliance changes everything:

• The Saiyan race survives and thrives on Earth.

• Frieza is defeated by rebellion, not chance.

• Rivalries expand beyond Goku vs. Vegeta into a full Saiyan brotherhood.

• Future generations carry both power and strategy.

The Saiyan Alliance transforms Dragon Ball into a multi-generational epic—one where Saiyans rise from extinction to lead the universe.

⚡ If you enjoyed this alternate history breakdown, stay tuned: each saga can be explored in even deeper detail, episode by episode, showing how the Saiyan Alliance changes the flow of Dragon Ball forever.