Some of the other characters (specifically Chun-Li and Guile, later joined by T.
Bison's right-hand man and personal bodyguard, who was motivated by revenge against Ryu. Balrog was hired as an enforcer to expand his wealth, whereas Vega was a well-paid assassin. Bison's offer to join his rank based on wealth or opportunity. Each of the bosses were motivated by their own self-centered desires, and accepted M. Bison is described as 'ruling his empire with an iron fist', possibly indicating that he controlled some independent territory. They appeared to be smugglers, though of what is not explained. Initially, Shadaloo's goals and scope were ambiguous at best. The Four Heavenly Kings serve as the final bosses for all playable characters. Bison, Shadaloo's base in Thailand (appearing to be vaguely near Bangkok) played host to the second World Warrior tournament. 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 the members in order of seniority.
2.13 Estimation of total general members, personnel, and utilities at its peak in the Alpha series.
