Shadaloo (Earth-19999)

Shadaloo (シャドルー Shadoruu), originally called Shadowlaw (possibly the result of mispronunciation) is a very powerful and deadly criminal organization that is responsible for dealing biochemical drugs and arms within Earthrealm.

Shadaloo is headed by Vega and his three highest minions, Sagat, Brian Fury and Ein (highest to lowest). They are known as the "Four Heavenly Kings" (四天王 (してんのう) Shitennō?).

History
Initially, Shadaloo's goals and scope were ambiguous at best. They appeared to be smugglers, though of what is not explained. Vega is described by his followers as to be "ruling his empire with an iron fist", indicating that he controlled some independent territory. Each of the bosses were motivated by their own self-centered desires, and accepted Vega's offer to join his rank based on opportunity. In secrecy, Vega was the son of Heihachi Mshima, who granted him governance over his own organization with the condition that Shadaloo aided the Zaibatsu in covert operations against potential treat from the Mishima family's enemies.

Mortal Fighter
Initially listed as merely "a mysterious crime organization", the game's literature mentioned little more than listing some of Shadaloo's ranks, as well as it's ambigous relations with Mishima Zaibatsu and members in order of seniority. Led by Vega, Shadaloo's base in Thailand (near Bangkok) played host to the second King of Iron Fist Tournament. Three of the Four Heavenly Kings (with Shang Tsung) serve as the subbosses for all playable characters.