It stars Billy Zane, with David Field, Tory Kittles, Byron Mann, Stacy Oversier and Dominic Purcell in supporting roles.
One such Shadow Man, Os, is confronted by the White Warrior, a being of light, and given the chance to change his ways or die.
Ray Jackson, the representation of the element of Fire, is a young, brash, African-American soldier recently dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army.
Michael Fu, the representation of Water, is a Chinese bodyguard assigned to protect a witness in a high-profile case.
Keith Grady, the representation of Metal, is a high-tech, modern-day "Robin Hood" from Australia who robs from corporations and rich individuals to give to the needy, such as the orphanage he grew up in.
The four quickly learn two very important things; they are becoming what is known as "hyper-humans", beings with capabilities beyond normal, and that they had a fifth fellow element, a man who was the representation of Wood and whom Os killed before his dramatic change of heart.
Taking the four surviving warriors under his wing, Os begins to teach them how to use their powers: enhanced strength, speed, agility, stamina and psychic awareness to name a few.
Using archaic weapons that Os gave them, the four warriors summon forth a lightning storm and project it into the Shadow Men, killing them instantly.
The two Shadow Men fight, but Slate gains the upper hand and manages to activate the power of the tablet.