Ghost Warrior

Dr. Raichi was a Tuffle scientist who survived the Saiyan genocide of his people by uploading his consciousness into a machine before dying. He spent decades developing Hatchiyack, a device powered by hatred that could generate Ghost Warriors, spectral copies of powerful deceased fighters. By deploying Destron Gas generators across Earth to weaken the planet's defenders, Raichi created the conditions for his Ghost Warriors to strike. The recreated villains retained the combat abilities of their originals, making them formidable obstacles for Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Trunks, and Piccolo.

The Ghost Warrior Roster

The Ghost Warriors that appeared most prominently included Frieza, Cooler, Turles, and Lord Slug, all villains who had been killed by Saiyans. Each one fought with the techniques and power they possessed in life, forcing the Z Fighters to essentially re-fight battles they had already won. The Ghost Warriors could also be regenerated after being destroyed, making them a persistent threat until the machine generating them was shut down. Ultimately, the Z Fighters had to confront Hatchiyack itself, which proved to be a far more dangerous opponent than any individual Ghost Warrior, possessing power that rivaled or exceeded Super Saiyan levels.