During his battle against Goku on Planet Namek in Dragon Ball Z, Frieza had that Saiyans were unable to survive in outer space, unlike his species, even at Super Saiyan. This explanation could certainly clear the visible discrepancy of Bardock fighting against Frieza's forces for a limited time in the television special. So, he could theoretically use this ability to form a small atmosphere within the confines of a self-generated barrier. All the main Saiyan characters in the franchise have been seen utilizing barriers at some point over the course of the various series', while Goku has been seen employing telekinesis to move objects around him on multiple occasions. While done to protect themselves against conventional attacks, the fan theory suggests the forcefields can also provide those within them with a limited, breathable atmosphere should they fight underwater or in outer space. There are many ways that the martial artists within the Dragon Ball franchise can channel their energy - including projecting energy barriers around themselves. RELATED: Forget Goku & Vegeta: Dragon Ball's ULTIMATE Saiyan Was WAY More Powerful

This transformation was one that Bardock himself never achieved, suggesting that Saiyans could exist in space prior to this power boost. Goku's ill-fated father had launched a valiant defense of his home planet by flying through waves of Frieza's henchmen to confront the interstellar tyrant in space - an event that predates the Super Saiyan God transformation by decades. Shared on Reddit by user FutureVegeta, the theory observes that while Goku was able to confront Beerus above Earth's orbit at the start of Super, Saiyans were seen fighting in outer space in the Dragon Ball Z television special Bardock: Father of Goku. While Dragon Ball Super seemingly addressed this with the Super Saiyan God transformation, a new fan theory has attempted to provide a different reason as to why Goku was able to endure the cold vacuum of space while battling against Beerus. However, one of their most glaring weaknesses in comparison to some of their most fearsome enemies is the inability to breathe in outer space. As well as their heightened strength, speed and senses, powerful Saiyan fighters can fly and even possess limited telekinesis.

As the main warrior race within Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise, the Saiyans possess an incredible array of abilities.

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