Vegeta is the Prince of All Saiyans who appeared as an antagonist hell-bent on using the Dragon Balls to attain immortality. His fight against Goku is etched in the annals of shonen history, with the Saiyan Warrior's rival slowly growing in power until he achieved numerous transformations of his own. It may be true that Vegeta has always been one step behind Goku throughout the series, but that should take nothing away from his achievements when he showcased a wealth of power to tear down his foes time and time again.