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With rings given to them by Gaia, they each control one special element of nature that is an extension of their personalities and talents. The extent of these powers is limited and cannot approach the strength of Captain Planet. Once Captain Planet has been summoned forth, the rings are rendered powerless until he completes his tasks and returns to the Earth. Various forms of pollution also sap the powers of the rings.
Although the Planeteers are generally knowledgeable about environmental issues, they do not always understand the dangers posed by environmentally hazardous situations, and they may need an explanation from Gaia or Captain Planet.
Their vehicles - Wind Kayaks (small, swift boats), the Geo Cruiser (a large flying vehicle), Solar Cycles (small, motorcycle-like land vehicles), the Eco-Sub (a small underwater vehicle), and the Eco-Copster (a small, highly maneuverable flying vehicle) - are nonpolluting and operate off alternative energy sources.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers and The New Adventures of Captain Planet feature a "rogues' gallery" of villains who live to plunder the environment. On occasion, two or more of these villains work together to heighten their danger to the planet.
The villains know that what they are doing is wrong, but they do it anyway - usually out of greed, meanness, selfishness or a desire for personal power. They will exploit innocent peoples' lack of knowledge regarding environmental issues in order to achieve personal gains.
The villains do not usually use conventional weapons, although they may adapt some pollution device in an attempt to stop Captain Planet. They may even try to capture the Planeteers to stop them from summoning Captain Planet.
They frequently bully and insult their subordinates, and when they team up with other villains, there tends to be a lot of infighting, bickering and finger pointing.
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