text: [[File:Kunzite_207.jpg|thumb|The four shittenou in the anime]]
  
  The four '''Shitennou''' ('''Four Kings''' literally, '''Generals''' in the [[dub]]) are former guardians of [[Mamoru Chiba|Prince Endymion]] in the time of the [[Moon Kingdom]].  Presumably, like [[Queen Beryl]], they were corrupted by [[Queen Metallia]].  Their names are also from minerals - [[wikipedia:Jadeite|Jadeite]], [[wikipedia:Nephrite|Nephrite]], [[wikipedia:Zoisite|Zoisite]], and [[wikipedia:Kunzite|Kunzite]] respectively.  
  
  They each have temperamental counterparts in the four [[Inner Sailors]].  Having a [[sailor soldier]]'s personality or powers correspond to a villain was a device used by [[wikipedia:Naoko Takeuchi]] several times to great effect.  One popular non-[[wikipedia:canon|canon]] picture made by [[wikipedia:Naoko Takeuchi]] showed the sailor soldiers and the Shitennou as romantic couples.  
  
  *[[Shitennou#Jadeite|Jadeite]]'s counterpart is [[Sailor Mars]]
  *[[Shitennou#Nephrite|Nephrite]]'s counterpart is [[Sailor Jupiter]]
  *[[Shitennou#Zoisite|Zoisite]]'s counterpart is [[Sailor Mercury]]
  *[[Shitennou#Kunzite|Kunzite]]'s counterpart is [[Sailor Venus]]
  
  In the original Japanese [[anime]], a [[wikipedia:Homosexuality|homosexual]] relationship was created between Zoisite and Kunzite (see in picture, Zoisite's hand resting on Kunzite's shoulder) - this led to Zoisite being interpreted as a woman in the [[dub]].  Kunzite was renamed [[wikipedia:Malachite|Malachite]] in the [[dub]] - this was reported as being due to trademark issues with the name Kunzite. In the original manga, they were brothers, and the four were meant as love interest to the other Soldiers.
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  ==Jadeite==
  '''[[Jedite|Jadeite]]''' was the first [[Shitennou]] (renamed generals in the North American version of the anime) summoned by [[Queen Beryl]] to steal human energy from planet earth  to awaken the ruler of the [[Dark Kingdom]] Queen Metalia (the Negaforce). His method for gathering human energy would be to draw large masses of people with the aid of his [[youma]] and trick them into buying goods charged with dark energy (e.g. jewellery, Chanelas, clocks, good luck charms or use services that stole human energy (e.g. “relaxation pods”, tarot cards and computer applications)<ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>. It was while he was in charge of stealing energy that [[Sailor Mars]] and [[Sailor Mercury]] were revitalised <ref>URL="http://maxpages.com/negamoonzone/Shrine_of_the_NegaVerse"</ref> and was thus held responsible by [[Queen Beryl]] for their revitalisation <ref>URL="http://www.japaneseanimeuk.com/SailorMoon/Profiles/Enemies/Negaverse/JediteProfile.htm"</ref>. 
  
  From the beginning, [[Jedite|Jadeite]] was fairly confident of himself, often taking a hands-on approach by physically being present in his plots. This could be due to his egotistical as he believed that no one can do the job right but himself. As a master of disguise, [[Jedite|Jadeite]] would assume numerous human alter-egos and personae; masquerading as a radio host (J-Dite) in the third episode, a gym instructor in the fourth episode, an MC for a talent contest in the seventh episode, a caretaker for the Cherry Hill Temple (Jed <ref>URL="http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/zennor/1397/id60_l.htm"</ref> <ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>) in the tenth episode, as well as a security guard at an amusement park in the eleventh episode <ref>URL="http://webspace.webring.com/people/al/lovelydarkness_darkkingdom/LovelyDarkness.html"</ref>. However, his pride got to him as he foolishly stole too much energy from humans <ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref> and underestimated the strength of [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] who always foiled his plans and killed his [[Negaverse monster|youmas]]. For every death of his [[Negaverse monster|youma]], the stolen energy disappears as [[Jedite|Jadeite]] is summoned to face [[Queen Beryl]] for his failures. The death of [[Queen Beryl]]'s best [[youma]] [[Titus]] proved too much for her as she grew tired of his failures. In response she issues Jadeite an ultimatum: finally destroy [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] forever otherwise be condemned to eternal sleep (which was reputed to be worse than death itself <ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref>). Desperate, Jadeite though an illusion in the sky; challenges [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] to a duel  (in episode 12 “Fight to the Finish”) at the main runway of Haneda Airport at one o’clock in the morning otherwise he would burn the city (Tokyo) to the ground. Without any other options [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] were forced to fight him <ref>URL="http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref>.  After witnessing the trio transform [[Jedite|Jadeite]] learned of their true identities and begins his battle by using telekinesis to control nearby 747 jumbo jets to chase after [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]]. This effort proved fruitless as the trio create a diversion by causing the 747 jumbo jets to chase after him instead. Just as [[Sailor Moon]] tries to finish [[Jedite|Jadeite]] off with her [[Moon Tiara Magic|tiara]], he dodges it and appears to be teleported back to [[Queen Beryl]] before either 747 jumbo jet could flatten him.  He tried to tell her that he had found out the true identities of [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] but angered over his failed duel, she locks him into “Eternal Sleep”. Encased in a crystal and forever teleported away towards profound darkness, he is never seen again <ref>URL= "http://maxpages.com/negamoonzone/Shrine_of_the_NegaVerse"</ref><ref>URL= "http://webspace.webring.com/people/al/lovelydarkness_darkkingdom/LovelyDarkness.html"</ref><ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref> apart from flashbacks of him being present in the epic battle between [[Neo-Queen Serenity]] and [[Queen Beryl]] of the [[Negaverse]] invading the [[Moon Kingdom]] (in future episodes of the anime) during the [[Silver Millennium]] <ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>.  His punishment served as a warning to the other [[youma]]’s and allies of the [[Negaverse]]. [[Queen Beryl]] then selects next [[shitennou]] [[Neflite]] as his successor.
  
  [[Jedite|Jadeite]] possesses a few special abilities. He can use telekinesis, shoot energy blasts at opponents, and he is able to create a barrier of energy to protect himself <ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>.
  
  ==Nephrite==
  '''Nephrite''' is the second of the Generals to appear.  He used astrology to guide him towards targets with high energy.  He has a crush on [[Naru Osaka|Naru]] which gradually reforms him and ends up sacrificing himself for Naru.
  
  
  
   
  [[Image:Nephrite019.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Nephrite]]
  
  ==Zoisite==
  '''Zoisite''' is the third of the Generals to appear. 
  
  ==Kunzite==
  '''Kunzite''' is the last and most powerful of the Generals. 
  
  ==References==
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  {{wikipedia|Shitennou (Sailor Moon)}}
  [[Category:Dark Kingdom villains]]
  [[Category:Henchmen]]
diff.text: From the beginning, [[Jedite|Jadeite]] was fairly confident of himself, often taking a hands-on approach by physically being present in his plots. This could be due to his egotistical as he believed that no one can do the job right but himself. As a master of disguise, [[Jedite|Jadeite]] would assume numerous human alter-egos and personae; masquerading as a radio host (J-Dite) in the third episode, a gym instructor in the fourth episode, an MC for a talent contest in the seventh episode, a caretaker for the Cherry Hill Temple (Jed <ref>URL="http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/zennor/1397/id60_l.htm"</ref> <ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>) in the tenth episode, as well as a security guard at an amusement park in the eleventh episode <ref>URL="http://webspace.webring.com/people/al/lovelydarkness_darkkingdom/LovelyDarkness.html"</ref>. However, his pride got to him as he foolishly stole too much energy from humans <ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref> and underestimated the strength of [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] who always foiled his plans and killed his [[Negaverse monster|youmas]]. For every death of his [[Negaverse monster|youma]], the stolen energy disappears as [[Jedite|Jadeite]] is summoned to face [[Queen Beryl]] for his failures. The death of [[Queen Beryl]]'s best [[youma]] [[Titus]] proved too much for her as she grew tired of his failures. In response she issues Jadeite an ultimatum: finally destroy [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] forever otherwise be condemned to eternal sleep (which was reputed to be worse than death itself <ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref>). Desperate, Jadeite though an illusion in the sky; challenges [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] to a duel  (in episode 12 “Fight to the Finish”) at the main runway of Haneda Airport at one o’clock in the morning otherwise he would burn the city (Tokyo) to the ground. Without any other options [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] were forced to fight him <ref>URL="http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref>.  After witnessing the trio transform [[Jedite|Jadeite]] learned of their true identities and begins his battle by again using telekinesis to control nearby 747 jumbo jets to chase after [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]]. thisThis effort proved fruitless as the trio create a diversion thusby causing the 747 jumbo jets to chase after him instead. Just as [[Sailor Moon]] tries to finish [[Jedite|Jadeite]] off with her [[Moon Tiara Magic|tiara]], he dodges it and appears to be teleported back to [[Queen Beryl]] before either 747 jumbo jet could flatten him.  He tried to tell her that he had found out the true identities of [[Sailor Moon]], [[Sailor Mercury]] and [[Sailor Mars]] but angered over his failed duel, she locks him into “Eternal Sleep”. Encased in a crystal and forever teleported away towards profound darkness, he is never seen again <ref>URL= "http://maxpages.com/negamoonzone/Shrine_of_the_NegaVerse"</ref><ref>URL= "http://webspace.webring.com/people/al/lovelydarkness_darkkingdom/LovelyDarkness.html"</ref><ref>URL= "http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/threads/DiesNoxEtOmnia/jadeite.html"</ref> apart from flashbacks of him being present in the epic battle between [[Neo-Queen Serenity]] and [[Queen Beryl]] of the [[Negaverse]] invading the [[Moon Kingdom]] (in future episodes of the anime) during the [[Silver Millennium]] <ref>URL="http://sailorwar.net/anime_chara_jadeite.html"</ref>.  His punishment served as a warning to the other [[youma]]’s and allies of the [[Negaverse]]. [[Queen Beryl]] then selects next [[shitennou]] [[Neflite]] as his successor.