Pilot Episodes

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The **Pilot Episodes**, also known as the **Pilot Season** and occasionally subtitled **Masters of Friendship**, are the first installments in the *LEGO Ninjago & My Little Pony: Masters of Friendship* TV series, and are succeeded by the Mini-Movies. Kai was the focus Ninja while Twilight Sparkle was the focus pony, Lord Garmadon and Nightmare Moon served as the main antagonists, and the Skulkin Army were the villainous faction of the season. It introduces us to the four original Ninja (Kai, Jay, Zane, and Cole), Nya, Sensei Wu, and Lord Garmadon.

## Story

*"Long before time had a name, Ninjago was created by the First Spinjitzu Master using the four weapons of Spinjitzu: The Scythe of Quakes, the Nunchucks of Lightning, the Shurikens of Ice, and the Sword of Fire. Weapons so powerful, no one can handle all their power at once. When he passed away, his two sons swore to protect them. But the oldest was consumed by darkness, and wanted to possess the weapons. A battle between brothers broke out, and the oldest was struck down and banished to the underworld. Peace returned, and the younger brother hid the weapons. But knowing his older brother's relentless ambition for power, he placed a guardian to protect them. And for fear of his own demise, a map for an honest man to hide."*

Young blacksmith Kai joins the ninja in an effort to rescue his younger sister, Nya. Under the tutelage of their wise sensei, the four teenagers band together to face Samukai and the Skulkin Army, led by Wu's evil brother, Lord Garmadon.

## Episodes

1. The Mare in the Moon

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2. The Elements of Harmony

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3. Queen of Shadows

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4. Friendship is Magic

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## Trivia

* The collectible items featured in the pilot episodes are the Golden Weapons.
* Although it was called "Masters of Friendship" on LEGO.com, Tommy Andreasen said that the pilot season does not have a name, but they have referred to it as "Way of the Ninja."
	+ Tommy has also referred to the season as two episodes, as opposed to the four eleven-minute episodes some consider them to be.
* In a concept for the original ending, the Ninja followed Garmadon into a portal to the future.

### Focus Character

* Twilight was the focus pony of the season, which focuses on how she met her friends in Ponyville, and how she represents the Element of Magic.
* The Mane 5 also had a big role in the season, since they represent the Elements of Harmony.
* Kai was the focus Ninja of the season. How Kai became a Ninja is the primary focus.
* Nya also had a main role behind Kai as she was kidnapped by the Skulkin Army. She was the primary cause of Kai's story.
* Jay, Zane, and Cole were also involved in the battle between the Ninja and the Skulkin Army.
* Wu was the first character to be seen in the series. His backstory in Ninjago is mentioned as well.

### Antagonists

* Lord Garmadon and Nightmare Moon served as the main antagonists. Samukai was another important antagonist.
* The Skulkin Army were the villainous faction.