Given his status as the Prince of Saiyans, Vegeta of Dragon Ball fame must keep an air of honor and independence to maintain his honor as one of the last pure members of the warrior race. In turn, his self-made achievements in his pursuit of greater power have earned the respect of his various companions. Despite his rocky start with Earths Z-Fighters, Vegeta slowly managed to earn the respect of his peers, with his hate for Goku growing into a fierceand eventually friendlyrivalry.