Universe (Dragonball Xenoverse)

**Note**: interchangeable terms such as *Omniverse* and *Multiverse* redirect here

## Summary

A universe is a construct of space-time encompassing a large number of stars, planets and galaxies.

In *Dragon Ball* (and subsequently the *Xenoverse* series) there 12 Universes in total as of the beginning of the series, though there have been described as being 18, with 6 of them being destroyed by the Omni King Zen-Oh prior to contemporary events, and with a further two universes, Universe 3 and Universe 9, being erased by Goma through the course of the show.

Most of the events of *Xenoverse* occur in Universe 7, though most of the rules as described here apply to each Universe equally.

## Structure

In the world of *Dragon Ball*, universes are comprised by two halves: the Mortal world, and an "Other" world, with Hell squeezed in-between them.

### Other World

At the very top of the Universe's Other World rests Heaven, a massive Sun that lights the entire Afterlife, and the Grand Kai's planet. Within this immortal realm exists locations such as King Yemma's Check-In Station (in Universe 7) and the planets of that Universe's four Quadrant Kais (North, South, East and West).

### Hell

Hell is the name given to a realm existing in between the Mortal and Immortal planes. Given it's location, it is possible to literally "fall" from otherworld to this realm, which is home of Ogres and the spirits of deceased mortals denied entry to Other World.

### Mortal Universe

Containing a uncountable Galaxies, stars and planets: this is the material and mortal world of a Universe. Divided into a Universal North, South, East and West, these quadrants are governed by their own Kai from Other World, while individual acts of creation of destruction (of both lifeforms and whole celestial bodies) are performed by the Kaioshin and Hakaioshin (the God of Destruction).

Most locations within the *Dragon Ball* story take place here: including Earth, Planet Vegeta, Namek, Yardcunt, and *The Planet with no Name* (though at the very edge of Universal space, in fact overlapping with the neighboring Universe, making it contested/neutral territory.

Along with the vast majority of living organisms, it is here, rather than Other World, where a God of Destruction usually resides on his or her own world.

### The Demon Realm

Consigned to the "bottom" of a Universe lies *Maikai*, or the *Demon Realm.* Little is known about this place, only that it is a place of Demons (kinda in the name) ungovernable by the Kais. As such, this realm maintains it's own dark inversion upon the Divine Hierarchy, with Demon Kings, and Demon Gods rising to claim this as their own world.

The Demon Realm is inhabited by Makaioshin: fallen members of the race from which the Kais are chosen, known as the Shinjin.

In Universe 7, the Demon Realm has been a place long dead, though an attempted revival was made by the Makaioshin scientist Towa, through the acquisition of Time energy through so-called "Time Breaking".

### Minor Dimensions

"Orbiting" the Universe (literally or figuratively) is said to be a sphere containing a number of suns, and a *Sacred World of the Kais*, which acts as the permanent residence of that universe's Supreme Kai.

The Kai of Time of a universe has their own pocket dimension at "the edge of the Universe", called (at least in Universe 7's case) the Time Nest.

Due to constant cracks and wounds in time-space, there are uncountable minor pocket dimensions

At least two of these were colonized by Chronoa of Universe 7 when she decided to create TokiToki City, and (after it's collapse into the void following the original *Xenoverse*) Conton City.

A gateway was devised which connected the Guardian of Earth's Lookout to an empty, time-dilated dimension which would become the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

The Dead Zone, created by an irrelevant Garlic man, was another dimensional void into which his enemies were consigned.

## The Distinction of Timelines

Due to the nature of the RSG *Dragonball Xenoverse* series, the distinction and correlation of Parallel Universes and alternate Timelines has had to be broached (with not much help from official *Dragonball* canon) and the line between these two concepts can become confusing.

According to *RedScotGaming* lore, while the Universes number twelve, and are distinct by design, from planets to species (even if similarities exist: see *The Twin System*): alternate timelines, of any given Universe, are potentially infinite, while being nothing more than copies of the original, with whatever variations being the result of timeline alterations.

While the twelve Universes tend to be visualized as the twelve spheres, the timelines of each Universe can be imagined as invisible duplicates of each sphere, stacked on-top, or overlapping the original.

While a Universe is birthed into existence by the Omni King, and cultivated by the Kaioshin and Destroyer until it produces unique worlds and lifeforms - a timeline will be created each and every time a branch in that Universe's timeline occurs. The new timeline which has branched off will still contain the exact same worlds, and share the same history up *until* the point of divergence, but such splits can and have created vastly different realities further down the timeline.

Infamous examples all altered timelines in Universe 7 include Timeline *GT,* Timeline 13 (erroniously called *Universe 13* by Tony), "*Antony's Timeline*", and - technically - the "Prime Timeline", after the point in which the Saiyan Goku was supposed to die from a Heart Virus. Indeed, the original timeline for Universe 7 (ignoring any previously unheard of changes earlier in history, which realistically are bound to exist) was one in which Androids 17 and 18 nearly destroyed the Human race.

In essence, Universes serve almost as entirely distinct blueprints for time to alter and bend in various ways, either through natural physical processes or through the alternation of them via outside interference, appearing as though the larger Dragon Ball Multiverse follows the bubble multiverse theory while the smaller Universal space-time continuums follow the many world's interpretation of quantum mechanics.

While Kaioshin and Destroyers manage physical reality, it is the role of The Kais of Time to manage timeline, including the prevention of branching timelines.

## Authority and Governance

*See The Divine Hierarchy*

Though the absolute authority of the Twelve Universe Omniverse is held by the Omni King, Grand Zen-Oh, delegated governance is handed down through the complex pyramid of Kais and other deities, with specialised roles, responsibilities and spheres of influence.

Each Universe is overseen by a Supreme Kai (Kaioshin) with a counterpart God of Destruction (Hakaioshin). This Kai and Destroyer are intended, under ideal circumstances, to provide balance: with Supreme Kai creating life and Destroyer ending it. Besides Zen-Oh, among the Gods only a Destroyer has authority to destroy, and is trained and overseen by an attendant Angel, delegated by Zen-Oh's Grand Minister

Beneath Kaioshin sits the Grand Kai, whose role does not involve direct creation, but simply governance of Other World s a whole, and overseeing the four lesser, quadrant Kai of the Universe. These Kai - one for the North, South, East and West quadrtant of the Mortal Universe, watch and manage the minutiae of their respective galaxies.

Each Universe also hosts a Kai of Time, whose role is to oversee the flow of history, and in many Universes have found the use of a cross-time Mortal fighting force to be the most effective means of protecting time from distortions, natural or deliberate.

Since none of these divine beings are functionally Immortal, there are systems in place to ensure succession; with unassigned Shinjin being born from the fruit of sacred *Kaiju trees,* existing only on the extra-universal planet known as "World Core". These Shinjin *may* become a Kai, or Supreme Kai "if born out of a golden fruit". Alternatively, a sitting Supreme Kai can choose a successor from within the ranks of lesser Kais (although this has historically led to problems, including the catastrophic Universe 10 succession crisis).

Lacking any immediate successor, the highest ranking Kai of a Universe can promote a "temporary kaioshin" in emergency situations: first done during The Goma Crisis when the Frost Demon Time Patroller, Iced, was promoted.

Candidates for God of Destruction meanwhile can be found from any Mortal race, either by the sitting Destroyer or their Attendant Angel, and are trained by the Angel to ensure their readiness in the event of the Destroyer's demise. Examples of this have included Toppo of Universe 11, who went as far as receiving full training, and both Goku and Tony have been approached by Whis of Universe 7 as potential candidates.

## The Twin System

Any of the 10 (formerly 12) Universes whose numbers add up to thirteen are said to be "twin universes". These universes, while distinct, possess characteristics and similarities up to and including near-identical species and worlds: though still possess their own histories, gods, individuals, etc.

The universal pairs are as follows:

* Universe 1 and Universe 12
* Universe 2 and Universe 11
* Universe 3 (before it's destruction) and Universe 10
* Universe 4 and Universe 9 (before it's destruction)
* Universe 5 and Universe 8
* Universe 6 and Universe 7

A person or planet who matches it's twin Universe in placement, function, role, and sometimes even name or appearance, is said to be it's "counterpart".

In the case of the gods, this is clear: with twin brothers Beerus and Champa playing the roles of Destroyer Gods, while twin sisters Chronoa and Carenda act as Kais of Time for their respective Universes.

Throughout the *Xenoverse* series, however, a number of Mortal pairs have been identified:

* Frieza (Universe 7) and Frost (Universe 6)
* Cooler (Universe 7) and Fridge (Universe 6)
* King Cold (Universe 7) and Daddy Cool (Universe 6)
* Lord Slug (Universe 7) and Lord Glug (Universe 6)
* Max Stone (Universe 7) and Maximilian Stein (Universe 6)
* Unnamed *"Legendary Super Saiyan*" of old (Universe 7) and Foodpun (Universe 6)
* Broly (Universe 7) and Kale (Universe 6)
* Vegeta (Universe 7) and Cabba (Universe 6)
* Winnie the Pooh (Universe 7) and Botamo (Universe 6)
* Cell (Universe 7) and Hit (Universe 6) [alluded to by Papi Cell, no confirmation]
* Tony (Universe 7) and Dennis (Universe 6)

## The Extra-Universe

There are locations in the *Dragon Ball* world which exist beyond any given Universe.

These extra-universal dimensions include *the void*, (sometimes known as the "world of void") which makes up the vast majority of "space" (or technically by definition, non-space) between the Twelve Universes.

Somewhere at the centre of this void, and possibly in a dimensional pocket of it's own, sits the Omni King's palace: seat of power of the *King of Everything* Grand Zen-Oh, to oversee his entire Omniverse.

Existing elsewhere, and nowhere, within this dimensional void is the realm of the Un-God, the Omni *King of Nothing.*