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{{Darkus Tabs}}{{BQuoteCharacterTabs|Destroy the enemy Bakugan! All forces advance!|'''Barodius'''|''[[A New Beginning]]''|color bio= purpleno}}

|color name = purpleEmperor Barodius

|voiced by = [[Filewikipedia:20px-Japanese.png]] [[Ken Narita|Ken Narita]] <small>(Japanese)</small><br />[[Filehttp:20px-English//shawnmeunier.png]] [[com/ Shawn Meunier]]<small>(English)</small>

|guardian = [[Evolved RazenoidDharak]] (Deceased)

|occupation = Emperor of Gundalia (Formerly)|faction = [[Twelve Orders]] (Formerly) <br>[[Chaos Army]]

{{NihongoBQuote|Destroy the enemy Bakugan! All forces advance!|'''Barodius'''|バリオディウス 皇帝''[[A New Beginning]]''|Bariodiusu Kōtei|Japanese version color = purple}}Emperor '''Emperor BariodiusBarodius'''(Japanese version: {{nihongo|Bariodius|バリオディウス|Bariodiusu}} is the sovereign of [[Gundalia]] and the main antagonist of the ''[[Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders|third]] season of the anime series ''. The cruel and power-hungry, he leads his army in the first arc [[Neathian-Gundalian War]] in hopes of claiming the [[Mechtanium Surge|fourthSacred Orb]] season. He is leads the former [[wikipedia:Monarch|EmperorTwelve Orders]] of as its [[GundaliaDarkus]] brawler, and the [[DarkusDharak]] Brawler who led the is his [[Twelve OrdersGuardian Bakugan]].

He was mutated by At the end of ''Gundalian Invaders'', despite losing to [[Code EveDan Kuso]] into an armored form and took [[Drago]], he attempts to claim the Sacred Orb nonetheless, but is seemingly destroyed in the name process. However, in [[Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge|next season]], he is revealed to be the true identity of the first arc's main antagonist, [[Mag Mel]], after being mutated by [[Code Eve]].

==Information==He was born into a family that had ruled over [[Gundalia]] for generations. He was Barodius, along with the leader rest of the evil [[Twelve Orders]] who reigned over Gundalia and who sought to conquer , appeared as a [[Neathia]]. Barodius had been able to rule Gundalia because List of his overwhelming strength and special ability to execute battles simultaneously. When Barodius took the throne, he decided to change many of his [[Emperor Barodius' FatherBakugan Dimensions NPCs|fathernon-playable character]]in ''s policies, most notably the seeking the [[Sacred Orb]] despite his father having feared its power. This act sparked the [[Neathian-Gundalian WarBakugan Dimensions]]''.

Barodius is a power-hungry tyrant, seeking the Sacred Orb in spite of his father's fear of it. Because of his obsession with it, he ignores and ignoring all of Nurzak's warnings. He has no respect towards his late father, believing him to be superstitious and weak. He also has an interest in the [[Dark Bakugan]]'s [[Forbidden Power]]s, which was the reason why he was willing to keep Ren. He is a deceitful man, willing to use those who he deems useful to him until he has no more use of them. He is impatient and has zero tolerance for failure and foolish behavior, punishing Sid for losing the Element. His favoritism towards certain individuals overrides his judgement and any semblance of friendship he has with others; after finding out [[Gill]], his longtime friend and confidant, killed [[Kazarina]], he has both Gill and [[Airzel]] killed.

He has zero tolerance for failure Despite his arrogance, he was willing acknowledge his opponent's who power is strong, such as Dan's Drago. Nevertheless, he is a sore loser and foolish behavior, punishing Sid for losing attempts to take the Element. His favoritism towards certain individual overrides Sacred Orb in spite of his judgement defeat to Dan, which caused him and any semblance [[Phantom Dharak]] to be trapped in prison in a reverse dimension. As the result of friendship he has with others; after finding out Gill killed Kazarinathe evil in his heart, he has both Gill and Airzel killedis mutated into [[Mag Mel]].

==Biography=====History===He is was born into a deceitful man, willing to used others family that had ruled over Gundalia for generations. He was the leader of the evil Twelve Orders who reigned over Gundalia and who were deemed useful sought to himconquer [[Neathia]]. He also tends Barodius had been able to rule Gundalia because of his overwhelming strength and special ability to lose patience when things don't go well for himexecute battles simultaneously. Despite his arrogantWhen Barodius took the throne, he was willing acknowledge decided to change many of his opponent[[Emperor Barodius' Father|father]]'s who policies, most notably the seeking the [[Sacred Orb]] despite his father having feared its power is strong, such as Dan's . This act sparked the [[DragoNeathian-Gundalian War]].

It has been stated that Barodius is ultimately proven to be disliked his father a sore losergreat deal, such as when hecalled his father a "superstitious old fool," and laughed insanely when he destroyed his father's willing to take portrait. He wanted the Sacred Orb in spite so he could obtain the [[DNA Code]] of his defeat by every [[Dan KusoBakugan]]in existence, his ultimate goal being to create the most powerful Bakugan in the universe with which caused him, he would rule all reality. His longtime childhood friend and most trusted confidant was [[Phantom DharakGill]] to be trapped in prison in a reverse dimension. As the result , while most of the evil in his heart, other Twelve Orders don't trust him or don't agree with what he is mutated into [[Mag Mel]]doing, but follow him out of fear.

==Biography=====Anime=======[[Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders]]====

Barodius made his first reappearance in In ''[[Re-connectionBehind the Mask]]'', as Dan and Mag Mel were fighting with their Bakugan, [[Mechtogan]. ] and [[Mechtogan Titan]]s, Dan breaks a part of Mag Mel's mask and reveals Barodius'Appearing face. As it turns out, Barodius and Dharak were not destroyed by Code Eve as originally thought, but merely imprisoned in a flashback reverse dimension of the final battle Bakugan Interspace and therefore Barodius and Dharak were "reborn" as [[DanMag Mel]] and him had, deciding who would get [[Code EveRazenoid]]'s powers, respectively.

In ''[[Behind the MaskThe Final Takedown]]'', Dan and a ghostly image of Barodius appears above Mag Mel were fighting with their Bakugan, [[Mechtogan]] and [[Mechtogan Titan]]s. It was an all out battle. snarling at Dan later breaks the mask of , after he taunts Mag Mel and it reveals part of Barodius' face and before their link was severedby calling him his true name. He is also shown, it was revealed that Barodius and along with Phantom Dharak were not destroyed by Code Eve as originally thought, but merely imprisoned in a reverse dimension flashback of Bakugan Interspace and therefore Barodius and Dharak how they were "reborn" as [[transformed into Mag Mel]] and [[Razenoid]], respectivelyas their anger and hatred was multiplied within them until they became encased in an armour of evil.

===Bakugan Dimensions===In the MMORPG ''Bakugan Dimensions'', both Barodius and Kazarina could be found on the [[The Final TakedownGundalian Ship]]'', a ghostly image of . Barodius appears above Mag Melwas the second-strongest NPC in the game, snarling at after Dan, after he taunts Mag Mel by calling him his true name. He is also shown, along with Phantom Dharak, in a flashback of how they were transformed into Mag Mel and Razenoid, as their anger and hatred was multiplied within them until they became incased in an armour of evil.has the following lines:

{| class===Games==="wikitable"====[[Bakugan Dimensions]]====In ''Bakugan Dimensions'', both Barodius and Kazarina can be found on the [[Gundalian Ship]]. ==Quotes=====Games=======Bakugan Dimensions====''(!Before brawling)''<br />|"I am Emperor Barodius. Challenge me if you dare, Brawler."|-''(!After winning)''<br />|"Heh. You should have more respect for my power. Begone!"|}

===Anime=======Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders====*[[Darkus]] [[Dharak]] ([[Guardian Bakugan]])**Darkus &rarr; [[Phantom Dharak]] (Evolved [[Guardian Bakugan in ''Final Strike'') (Mutated into [[Razenoid]] prior to ''[[Interspace Showdown]]'')

===Games=======Bakugan Dimensions====

==TriviaBrawling Record==*He seems to fly While his brawling record in ''[[Divide and Conquer]].Gundalian Invaders'' It was likely the small hoverboard he used in ''[[Code Eve]]''.*He appears to know about Earth mythologyis not particularly noteworthy, because in between ''[[Dragonoid Colossus (episode)]] Gundalian Invaders''he says, ''"Either I opened Pandora's box, or stumbled onto the greatest treasure ever."''*He appears to reciprocate Kazarina's feelings for him since he always gave her special favors, and killed Gill his appearance in revenge for her murder. He may had wanted her to be his Queen.*He is the second strongest NPC on ''Bakugan DimensionsMechtanium Surge''.*Just as Barodius used a Cyclone Percival on ''Bakugan Dimensions'', in Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge his alter ego, Mag Mel created armies of them.*Barodius has killed the most amount of people in the Bakugan TV series, especially the Major Twelve Order members, which are his loyal soldiers. The second is Prince [[Hydron]]. ==Battles==Barodius is the second best brawler in the series.

===Anime=======Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia===={| styleclass="float:left;wikitable" width="5060%" border="1"! colspan="3" style="background: purple#90D664; text-align: center;" | RecordBakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia

! Opponent(s) !! Episode(s) !! width="20%"|Outcome

| [[Order of the Castle Knights|The Castle Knights]] (Tag with The [[Twelve Orders]]) || [[Final Fury|52]] || Win

 {{-}} ====Bakugan: Gundalian Invaders===={| styleclass="float:left;wikitable" width="5060%" border="1"! colspan="3" style="background: purple#FFE563; text-align: center;" | RecordBakugan: Gundalian Invaders

! Opponent(s) !! Episode(s) !! width="20%"|Outcome

| [[Dan Kuso]] || [[Colossus Dharak|24]]-[[Dragonoid Colossus (episode)|25]] || Win

| [[Dan Kuso]] || [[True Evolution|31]] || Lose

| [[Battle Brawlers]] & and the [[Order of the Castle Knights|Castle Knights]] (Tag with [[Airzel]] & [[Stoica]]) || [[Broken Spell|37]]-[[Code Eve (episode)|38]] || Win

| [[Dan Kuso]] || [[Destiny Revealed|39]] || Lose

{{==Trivia==*He seems to fly in ''[[Divide and Conquer]].'' It was likely the small hoverboard he used in ''[[Code Eve]]''.*He appears to know about Earth mythology, at one point claiming ''"Either I opened Pandora's Box, or stumbled onto the greatest treasure ever."''<ref>"[[Dragonoid Colossus (episode)|Dragonoid Colossus]]"</ref>*He appears to reciprocate Kazarina's feelings for him, always giving her special favors and going as far as to kill Gill to avenge her murder at his hands. He may had wanted her to be his Queen.*Just as Barodius used Cyclone Percival in ''Bakugan Dimensions'', his alter ego, Mag Mel, created armies of them in ''Mechtanium Surge''.*Barodius has killed the most amount of people in the ''Battle Brawlers'' series, ironically most of whom were his own subordinates. The runner-}}up in kill count is Prince [[Hydron]], also for disposing of his subordinates (and, in the end, his own father).

====Bakugan: Mechtanium Surge==Navigation=={| style="float:left;" width="50%" border="1"{GI main characters}}! colspan="3" style="background: purple; text-align: center;" | Record|-! Opponent(s) !! Episode(s) !! Outcome|-| [[Dreadeon]] || [[Mechtogan Mayhem|2]] || Win|-| [[Battle Brawlers|The Battle Brawlers]] || [[Gundalia Under Fire|17]] || Win|-| [[Battle Brawlers|The Battle Brawlers]] (Tag with [[Anubias]] & [[Sellon]]) || [[Unlocking the Gate|19]] || Lose|-| [[Dan Kuso]] || [[Behind the Mask|23]] || No Outcome|-| [[Accelerak]], [[Vexfist]] & [[Swift Sweep]] || [[Dark Moon|25]] || Win|-| [[Shun Kazami]] & [[Spectra Phantom]] || [[Dark Moon|25]] || Win|-| [[Dan Kuso]] || [[The Final Takedown|26]] || Lose|{{Bakugan Dimensions}}