"Dominating others with military might is a relic of the past. These days, power comes in the form of money and intel." |
Elec (エレク Ereku) is part of the Heeter family and the leader of the Heeter Force. He serves as the main antagonist of the Granolah the Survivor Saga.
Appearance[]
Elec is a tall member leader of the Heeters family with black dark circles under his eyes, a dark purple hair with cornrows tied in a ponytail, a short dark purple beard, pointy ears and turquoise skin. He wears a long red jacket with golden lines, a white scarf in his neck, a blue sash around his waist, a mind restraint similar to a belt with bones over it, white pants, two blue boots with a white sole and a gold buckle on each and the Heeters' symbol on the left side of his jacket.
40 years ago, he looked slightly younger and did not yet have a beard.
Personality[]
Elec proves himself to be a ruthless, sadistic and intelligent individual throughout the course of the Granolah Saga. Elec is initially shown to be a firm believer in the power of intel, holding it greater than military might. He is highly deductive, able to grasp that Frieza's resurrection and Granolah's surprising power increase were thanks to the rumored abilities of the Dragon Balls. He has a tendency to speak in colloquial terms related to temperature, such as "playing with fire" and "cool that head" - a trait that his fellow Heeters seem to share.
Elec's sadistic and manipulative nature is possibly his most prominent feature. In order to achieve his goals, he uses Granolah as a means of potentially wiping the interfering Saiyans along with himself out, goading Granolah into giving into his hatred of Saiyans and mocking him with Muezli's death after Granolah takes a beating from Gas, shooting him in a similar manner afterwards. This even applies to his siblings, whom he feels little to no true care for, insulting them and abusing them repeatedly, and only uses them as a means to his ends - especially Gas, who he regards as worthless scum behind a mask of care and respect for his power (proving Goku's suspicions about Gas's misplaced loyalty correct). These traits come to the forefront when the Saiyans and Granolah end up pushing Gas much further than Elec thought possible, causing him to become desperate and openly cruel to just about everyone. He has a significant lack of real love for his family, slapping Macki on one occasion and driving Gas to sacrifice himself and completely shatter his body through powering up until Gas becomes nothing more than a husk of his former self.
All of these malicious, sociopathic traits only prove that Elec is a completely irredeemable coward. He only attempts to finish Granolah off after Gas brutalized him, which was the only time he participated in the battle on Planet Cereal at all. He would rather have Gas do all of his dirty work while he sits on the sidelines, even if it leads to Gas's death, as he planned to use Gas to eliminate Frieza for him. This ends up being his downfall when Frieza reveals that Elec was the one being manipulated, as the emperor was well aware of his forty years of ambitions and plotting and allowed him to live in order to exploit him for the benefit of the Frieza Force. Elec's cowardly nature is further exposed when Frieza confronts him on trying to kill him and reveals he always knew of his true plans to usurp him, leaving the Heeter frozen until Frieza puts him down for daring to defy him.
Despite his cowardice especially in his final moments, he was still capable of defiance, as his last action was attempting to punch Frieza for the latter's claiming that he was the weakest of the group only for it to be effortlessly blocked by the tyrant, proving his claim.
Biography[]
Background[]
Elec on Cereal
Forty years ago, after the Saiyans and Frieza Force decimate the residents of Planet Cereal, Elec and his siblings arrive to make preparations to sell the planet to the Sugarians and mention of a future goal to eliminate Frieza. However, they learn from the screams of a child that a Namekian along with two Cerealians are still alive but is at the mercy of a supposed Frieza Force grunt, who bargains to use the Namekian. Elec shoots at one of the Cerealians, Muezli, killing her. Bardock fires back and forces the Heeters to make way for a contingency as Frieza himself is coming.
Elec orders Gas to kill Bardock and the other witnesses. After noticing the strange glow from the dragon Toronbo, Elec goes to investigate only to find that his brother had been defeated by the Saiyan. Exhausted from the battle, Bardock is unable to get to his feet and Elec shoots him through the arm where he stumbles off a cliff and into the forest below, although not before heavily hinting at the plans Frieza ultimately had in store for the Saiyans. He is then contacted by Macki who informs him of Frieza's arrival. For good measure, Elec fires several bullets in the forest, hoping to hit Bardock before stopping. Taking his battered brother, Elec leaves the area.
Later on, Elec and the Heeters were able to sell the planet to the Sugarians. Several years later, he and Gas returned to Cereal, where they were greeted with hostility by Monaito. They soon note on how his Cerealian ward was getting stronger. Elec noted on how the Namek did not tell Granolah that he killed his mother. Elec then invited Granolah to join their ranks as a bounty hunter.
Dragon Ball Super[]
Granolah the Survivor Saga[]
Main article: Granolah the Survivor Saga
Elec speaks with Granolah
In present day, Elec is seen in his base of operations, sitting on his throne and pleased to see Granolah arriving with the OG Soldier Seven-Three. After having Oil confirm the bounty, he congratulates Granolah on his capture and has Maki give him his reward. After lecturing Granolah on the power of intel, he tells him that due to Frieza's revival, people are too scared to do business with the Heeters and because of that, Granolah doesn't have another assignment. When Granolah desperately asks him for Frieza's location, Elec tells him not to bother, as Frieza had come back far stronger than before, leading to Granolah marching up to his throne before Gas pins him down. Smirking, Elec chastises Granolah for his arrogance, telling him to "chill out" but promising to lend him help due to a shared dislike of the Frieza Force.
Elec at the Heeter's base
When Granolah leaves, however, Elec reveals to his compatriots that he believes the power Granolah had gained had gotten to his head, noting it could be dangerous if he ended up surpassing Gas, the pride and joy of the family. In order to safely eliminate Granolah, Elec mentioned Frieza's revival to him in order to string things along and have Frieza "ice the guy" for them. Setting aside those thoughts, he expresses his excitement to examine the data within Seven-Three and remarks that they'll soon have the location of the ultimate info broker, Zuno.
When going through Seven-Three's memory banks, they discover Zuno's location and the existence of the Dragon Balls. It didn't take long for Elec to realize that these were used to resurrect Frieza and Gas brought up the Namekians creating them and how a tribe lived on Planet Cereal. Elec also told his siblings about a lone survivor who happens to live with Granolah.
Elec and the Heeters
Much later, Elec and his siblings host a party before it is interrupted by Granolah's return while demanding to know where Frieza is. Unfazed, Elec reminds him that he is nowhere close to Frieza's level. Irritated, Granolah claims to now be the strongest in the universe, but Elec waves him off and has Oil try to shoo him out but is surprised when Granolah uses a single tap to send Oil flying into a wall. Having now caught Elec's attention, Granolah is forced to fight Oil, but easily outmaneuvers and pummels the brute, sending him crashing through the base floor and disintegrating said chunk of floor with ease when Oil hurls it at him. He is then engaged by Macki, effortlessly dodging her ki claws before ensnaring her wrists with his scarf and slamming her into the floor before Gas cuts her free. Before Granolah can fight Gas, Elec stops the battle, saying Gas has no need to get involved.
Elec with Gas
Elec asks Granolah of his improvement, but the latter is unwilling to explain his newfound power to Elec, though Elec presses further, withholding the information about Frieza's whereabouts and claiming that if Granolah isn't the real deal and he is beaten by Frieza, the Heeters would have targets on their backs. After Granolah reveals how he used the Cerealian Dragon Balls, Elec confirms his suspicions about the planet having such items and their connection to the power up Granolah has. He then tells him that they actually don't exactly know Frieza's location, but that they'll get back to him and he should cool his head while he waits. Elec is surprised when Granolah reveals his life-reducing condition and that he only has 3 years left on him, taken back by the depths of his desire for revenge. With nothing else he can currently gain from them, Granolah leaves the Heeters be and takes off in his ship. At dinner, Elec and the othe Heeters discuss the new scheme to get rid of Granolah. Elec decides to pit Granolah against the Saiyans Goku and Vegeta, due to his grudge against the tribe.
Much later, Elec heads to Cereal with Gas in order to meet Macki and Oil, who have obtained the Dragon Radar and set up Goku and Vegeta to fight Granolah.
Macki tells Elec and that Granolah and the Saiyans have stopped fighting. Elec questions the sudden change and was annoyed when Macki revealed that it was Monaito meddling. He agrees to Gas requesting to simply kill them all, with both parties exhausted from their conflict. Elec decides to go summon the dragon while they handle the situation. Macki hands him the radar and spell needed; Elec tells Gas that he will make sure his wish fulfilled though his brother states he is fine the way he is. However, Elec states their plans depend on Gas who declares that he knows before he and Macki fly off.
After retrieving the last Dragon Ball, Elec summoned Toronbo, being amazed to see an actual wish granting Dragon. Seizing the moment, Elec wishes for Gas to be the strongest in the universe. However, he sacrificed the lifespan of his brother to make the wish successful. Very soon, Gas and Macki reach their foes, leading to him overwhelming them. However, Granolah's superior skills in battle eventually allows him to land a devastating blow on Gas who lays on the floor wounded.
Elec appears and explains to the confused Macki, that Gas is indeed the strongest in the Universe and by a large margin at that. Ripping off Gas's necklace, he tells him there's no point in being the strongest if all of his power is being sealed away. Gas begins to transform as his instincts take over and Elec tells him to endure it. After Gas goes on a rampage, Elec tells his brother not to forget his promise and Gas eventually regains his senses after being reminded of his previous loss to Bardock and undergoes an awakening. Pleased by the sight, Elec tells him to annihilate anyone who stands in their way.
As Gas prepares to attack the Saiyans, Elec gloats on this before Granolah sneaks up on him, seeking revenge for his mother and planet. However, Gas is able to teleport him out of harm's way before the blow lands. When Granolah attempts to blast Elec with a powerful attack, Gas once more appears to intervene, breaking Granolah's arms. Heavily injured, Elec appears behind Granolah and thanks him for all the jobs that he did for them, telling him as a reward he could die like his mother before shooting him in the back, sending him falling into the lake. Elec notes to Gas on stealing the kill but Gas was unconcerned because Granolah was nothing to him now. Gas thanks him for the wish and Elec tells him not to sweat it but does tell Gas to eliminate their remaining enemies, since they know too much.
When Goku and Gas begin to battle across the Universe, Elec orders Oil to get a lock on Gas's position who locates him in the Galactic Prison. Putting aside his little brother's fight for the time being, he tells Oil and Macki to mop up the remaining half dead stragglers first, but Goku arrives back on Cereal first. Realizing that they are no match for the Saiyan, Elec orders a retreat while they wait for Gas to return to them.
Shortly afterwards when Gas does arrive and confronts the Saiyans once more, Elec and his siblings watch the battle from aboard their ship nearby. When Gas is taken down by Goku, Elec approaches him and grabs him by the neck. He angrily asks Gas why he made him the strongest and he answers that it was in order to make the Heeters the greatest organization in the universe as well as to defeat the Saiyans. Elec tells him that the latter is incorrect, and that their true goal is to kill Frieza before insulting his performance in battle. Goku shows up, telling Elec that he does not need to force Gas to fight as he will happily fight him next time, but Elec tells the Saiyan that there will be no next time as Gas powers up further, taking on a severely aged appearance. The battles continue until Granolah arrives and with back up from Goku and Vegeta, they seemingly defeat Gas.
Elec is obliterated
Annoyed, Elec attempts to leave via his spaceship but Gas returns to his feet look even worse than before. Elec manically pushes Gas to finish off their enemies until Macki appears before him and urges him to retreat for the time being as it is a battle that they can put off winning. Elec slaps his sister aside, claiming there will be no next time as Gas' life span is about to run out. Though the revelation shocks his younger brother, Elec once again pushes Gas to hurry and finish everyone off. Just then Frieza arrives and proceeds to effortlessly kill Gas before turning to Elec and asking what business he had with him. A nervous Elec tries to explain that it was a mistake, but Frieza realizes that he was called there so that Gas would kill him. After Frieza tells Elec that he knows that he is the weakest amongst his family, Elec throws a punch at him only for it to be stopped with ease. Frieza then proceeds to blast Elec and kills him.
Power[]
- Manga
Elec is able to hurt Macki by hitting her, however it is suggested by Frieza that he is the weakest of the Heeters in terms of power.
- Statements by guidebooks and authors
Elec's strength surpassed the likes of Nappa and the Ginyu Force.[1]
Abilities[]
- Transformation
Main article: Heeter's transformation
While not displayed, by releasing the restraints on his mind, Elec's true power is unleashed. It is unknown whether Elec can partially control the Awakened State like his brother could as a child, or if he would be forced into the rampaging Instincts Unleashed State.
Elec shooting Granolah from behind with his Ray Gun
- Ray Gun - A gun that fire laser beams capable of massive damage to a normal being, but useless to one with a higher power level. However, Elec was able to injure the weakened Granolah by attacking him from behind.
- Heeter's Spaceship - A spaceship that belongs to the Heeters.
- Heeter's Mind Restraint - A device used by the Elec to control his true instincts.
Battles[]
- Dragon Ball Super
- Manga
- Elec vs. Frieza (Final Form)
List of characters killed by Elec[]
- Pre-Dragon Ball
- Muezli - Killed by Elec using his ray gun.
Trivia[]
- Elec's name is likely based on electricity, going along with his fellow Heeters' name puns on energy sources.
Gallery[]
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References[]
- ↑ Toyotarou interview.
- ↑ Dragon Ball Super volume 17, "God of Destruction Power" interstitial
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| Heeter Force | ||
|---|---|---|
| Leader | Elec |  |
| Members | ||
| Possessions | ||
| Bounty Hunters | ||
| Affiliations | Dragon Team (Goku • Vegeta) • Frieza Force (Saiyan Army • Team Dodoria) • Sugarian • Zuno (Zuno's Attendants) | |
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