Tapion's power level

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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by TheMightyOzaru » Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:27 am

Godo wrote:
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Godo wrote:.What do you think about my number, though? The 1,100,000 one I put Tapion at.
I would really like an answer, since it seems like it is an acceptable way to answer a strength-related question.
Since this thread is asking for Tapion's power level, it's a perfectly appropriate response.
Yeah, but what do you think about my 1,100,000 then.
I want to have a discussion rather than reading "I have X at Y THE END NO MORE CLARIFICATION" comments.
Again there are no feats to go on so what clarification could I possibly give other than I put him here because I felt like it was appropriate? If you have him at 1,100,000, go for it.
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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by Godo » Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:51 am

TheMightyOzaru wrote: Again there are no feats to go on so what clarification could I possibly give other than I put him here because I felt like it was appropriate? If you have him at 1,100,000, go for it.
Fair enough, I pushed it too far and I apologize. I just realized that I was being a total asshole.

Considering his power generally, does Tapion have any other special abilities?
Him being the container of Hildegarn wouldn't count, although the sealing flutey-thingy is an ability.
He is (kinda) dressed as a fighter and carries a sword, although a fighter (DB universally speaking) would count as strong even below Ginyu force level.
I get the feeling that Tapion was pretty much a rehash of Future Trunks; he carried a sword, and brought with him news about the great danger. With him came an (seemingly) unstoppable force. And also, apart from stalling, they didn't account for much in the end.
Also, they share the same cool-level.

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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by ThePrinceOfSaiyans » Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:29 pm

Thanks to those who replied.

I understand it's a hard question to answer and talk about due to Tapion not really doing anything, or showing any signs of a high power level or any significant power level, was just something I thought of and wanted to hear what others thought. :D

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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by Professor Gohan » Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:37 pm

Well, Papoye was stated to be the strongest warrior in the South Galaxy. He was afraid of Base Goku and his weight lifting feats in the Boo saga.

So Base Goku >> Papoye > Tapion who is from the South Galaxy himself.

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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by Saiga » Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:40 pm

Professor Gohan wrote:Well, Papoye was stated to be the strongest warrior in the South Galaxy. He was afraid of Base Goku and his weight lifting feats in the Boo saga.

So Base Goku >> Papoye > Tapion who is from the South Galaxy himself.
Oh, that's an interesting way to look at it. First time I've seen anyone think of that. However, since Tapion was sealed away, he might not be counted in South Kaio's statement as he's out of commission. In which case we'd be back to square one in estimating his strength.
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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by Professor Gohan » Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:43 pm

Saiga wrote:
Professor Gohan wrote:Well, Papoye was stated to be the strongest warrior in the South Galaxy. He was afraid of Base Goku and his weight lifting feats in the Boo saga.

So Base Goku >> Papoye > Tapion who is from the South Galaxy himself.
Oh, that's an interesting way to look at it. First time I've seen anyone think of that. However, since Tapion was sealed away, he might not be counted in South Kaio's statement as he's out of commission. In which case we'd be back to square one in estimating his strength.
That's a good counter point. It looks like we may be at square one again.

But then again, the statement came from South Kaio himself. He may or may not have been around when Tapion and his bro battled Hirudegarn.

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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by RandomGuy96 » Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:50 pm

Wouldn't Hirudegarn himself be included in that statement if Tapion is? If you're counting sealed away fighters, Hirudegarn would not only be the most powerful fighter from the South Galaxy, but the most powerful being in the universe.
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Re: Tapion's power level

Post by Hugo Boss » Fri Nov 22, 2013 6:43 pm

No ordinary person according to Goku, but significantly weaker than Goten, because Trunks had to save him in one of Hildegarn's strikes. I would say he is on the same level of Future Trunks in his first appearance.

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