First Appearance
Allegiances
Biography and Story Role
Cargo lived peacefully in a village on Planet Namek alongside his brother Dende and the elder Moori. His quiet life was shattered when Frieza and his forces arrived to collect the Namekian Dragon Balls. Cargo witnessed several Namekian warriors put up a valiant fight against Frieza's soldiers, only to be brutally killed by Dodoria.
When Moori ordered Cargo and Dende to flee, Cargo was struck down by a surprise blast before he could escape. In the manga, Frieza fired the Death Beam that killed him; in the anime, it was Dodoria's Energy Cannon. Either way, Cargo died instantly, making his death one of the most emotionally impactful moments of the Namek Saga.
Cargo was later brought back to life when Mr. Popo wished on Shenron to revive everyone killed by Frieza and his men. He then traveled to Earth along with the other surviving Namekians via Porunga's wish, and eventually relocated to New Namek. His name is a pun on "escargot," the French word for snail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Cargo in DBZ?
Cargo was killed during Frieza's assault on Planet Namek. In the manga he was struck down by Frieza's Death Beam, while in the anime he was killed by Dodoria's Energy Cannon, dying instantly before he could escape.
Who is Cargo in Dragon Ball Z?
Cargo is a young Namekian and the 109th son of Grand Elder Guru. He is the younger brother of Dende and lived in a peaceful village on Namek alongside Dende and the elder Moori.
Was Cargo brought back to life after Namek?
Yes. Cargo was revived when Mr. Popo wished on Shenron to bring back everyone killed by Frieza and his men. He then traveled to Earth via Porunga's wish and eventually relocated to New Namek with the other surviving Namekians.
What does the name Cargo mean in Dragon Ball?
Cargo's name is a pun on "escargot," the French word for snail. It follows the Namekian naming convention used throughout the series of basing character names on words for slugs and snails.
How is Cargo related to Dende?
Cargo is Dende's younger brother and one of Grand Elder Guru's 109 sons. The two lived together in the same Namekian village until Frieza's forces attacked, and Moori ordered both boys to flee just before Cargo was killed.
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