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"After slaying countless demons with the kriss I
discovered in the Netherrealm, my soul was no longer corrupt and I transcended
that hell. I emerged in an unfamiliar realm at the feet of celestial beings who
glowed with blinding light. They explained to me that the kriss is a tool, able
to transform its finder into a warrior powerful enough to purify the world. I am
their chosen one, the ascending demon they were searching for. Awestruck by their celestial beauty, I surrendered myself to the beings’
will. My purpose in the cosmos was never more clear: I would do what they asked
of me and consume the darkness, bringing peace to the realms. By doing so I
would also achieve absolute purification - I would join them as an angel of
light!
The celestials had brought me here, a realm of darkness known as Vaeternus,
to begin my crusade against a cunning vampire race. The vile creatures feed off
the blood of their prey and spread their corruption unhindered throughout the
realms. Seductive and powerful is their dark magic, but it would not save them
from the purity of my holy kriss.
And so I hunted them. With each vampire I
"pacified" the sword crackled with holy light. I felt as though the blade and I
were both growing stronger. Our strength was not enough, however, as one female
vampire bested me and escaped to Edenia. Slaying her has become my focus. If I
can gain power enough to defeat Nitara, nothing will prevent my ascension!" |
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Baraka is the leader of the Tarkatan nomadic
mutants; a crossbreed between vile Netherrealm demons and denizens of Outworld.
He has served many masters; Shao Kahn, Shinnok, The Deadly Alliance, Onaga… He
has an ongoing “fling” with Mileena… which at best can be described as
“dysfunctional”. |
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Bo' Rai Cho is from Outworld and cares deeply for
its survival… however he does not share the same views as most Outworlders. He
despises Shao Kahn’s rule, and has allied himself with and helped train Liu
Kang, teaching him the very move that he defeated Shang Tsung in the Mortal
Kombat tournament so many years ago. Bo' Rai Cho battles alongside the forces of
light to thwart the threat of Armageddon. |
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Not much has been said about Chameleon except that
he is “one of Shao Kahn's deadliest warriors”. His decorations and designs on
his uniform indicate that he may be a part of Khameleon and Reptile’s race, The
Raptors; however it has not been confirmed. Little else is known about this
mysterious warrior. |
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Cyrax, formerly unit LK-4D4 of the Lin Kuei is now
a member of the “Special Forces Outerworld Investigation Agency”. He unknowingly
helped Nitara free her realm of Vaeternus from Shao Kahn. Cyrax stands alongside
the forces of light against the forces of darkness in the final battle of
Armageddon… |
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After his family was murdered, Dairou's hunger for
revenge allowed him to be tricked into killing an innocent man. Now
the former Seidan guardsman works alone as a mercenary. He takes
assignments where he can find them, whether they are noble or not. |
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A former Seidan Guardsman who became disillusioned
with the oppressive nature of Seido, the Realm of Order, Darrius leads a
resistance movement which seeks to overthrow Orderrealm's senate. |
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A wandering Oni allied with Moloch, Drahmin was
once a vicious landlord who found himself punished in the flames of Hell after
his death. Over the centuries, he has achieved the status of Oni Tormenter and
now practices his skills on the miserable souls of the fallen. |
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The enigmatic Ermac is a being composed of the
souls of conquered Outworld warriors. For many years he served at the side of
Shao Kahn, but has since freed himself from the emperor's influence. Once a
force of evil, he now controls his own destiny. |
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A student of Lin Kuei Grandmaster Sub-Zero, Frost
is a formidable young warrior. Her powers of cryomancy are extremely advanced
for one so young. Headstrong and driven, her abilities are eclipsed only by her
overconfidence. |
"It is unclear to me what has caused the
transformation in our friend and ally Raiden. I have conversed with gods from
other realms about the possible reasons for his madness. Rumors abound that he
may have sacrificed himself to defeat Onaga. But if that were true, his energies
would have dispersed and then reformed in Earthrealm. His spirit would have been
reborn, having no memories of the past. He would have become a new god of
thunder, neither good nor evil. Yet this new Raiden is dark, acting with a clear
goal to defend the realm, but with the ruthlessness of Shao Kahn. What is more
troubling is the enforcer he commands. Liu Kang's corpse has been reanimated and
is selectively slaying many for reasons unknown. Kung Lao and I have joined
forces to confront our former allies. If a way cannot be found to save Raiden
and Liu Kang, I fear we will have no choice but to finish them.
When I first reunited with Kung Lao he informed me of a gathering called
together by Johnny Cage. At the meeting, Johnny Cage described his encounter
with Shinnok, the fallen Elder God thought to have been defeated years ago. I
doubted his story. It seems unlikely that Johnny Cage would have psychic powers,
and even less likely that he could have defeated Shinnok single-handed. But
others present brought forth further evidence that something epic was taking
shape. Most interesting was Kenshi's mention of the brothers Taven and Daegon. I
knew them well ages ago. When they went missing, I questioned Argus. He would
not speak of their whereabouts, but stated that they would bring about a new
world. At the time I did not understand what he meant. But now it is becoming
clear to me that whatever Argus planned is being corrupted by evil. As the
others embark on this journey to defeat Blaze, I must intercept Taven and Daegon
to hinder their progress and determine the true purpose of the quest. I only
hope I am not too late." |
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Goro’s latest mission under order of death
from Shao Kahn was to stop any intrusions into Shao Kahn’s fortress. He was
confronted by Taven… and failed in his mission. Shao Kahn has forgiven Goro in
the past for his wavering loyalties… however whether he is forgiven for this
failure, remains to be seen. |
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A denizen of Chaosrealm, Havik despises order and
sees it as a threat to everything in which he believes. His mission is to create
mayhem and further unravel the fabric of life. He will also destroy anyone who
seeks to control others. |
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Failing at his attempt to capture Sub-Zero for
Onaga, Hotaru also finds that Onaga had been defeated by Shujinko and bound to
The Netherrealm by Nightwolf. Once learning that The Dragon King had been
revived from the Netherrealm by Shinnok, Hotaru once again pledges his
allegiance to the former emperor of Outworld, and the forces of darkness, still
believing that Onaga will eventually bring order to the realms. |
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Hsu Hao's strength is matched only by his
treachery. For years, this Red Dragon spy worked as a member of the Outworld
Investigation Agency, alongside Sonya and Jax. Upon receiving orders from
Mavado, Hsu Hao revealed himself as betrayer and destroyed the headquarters of
OIA. |
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Jade is a loyalist to Edenia, having been trained
alongside Kitana and Mileena as a former assassin for Shao Kahn. She betrayed
her “self-imposed emperor” after she thwarted an assassination attempt on Kitana
by Reptile. After Edenia was freed from Outworld, Jade devoted herself to
protecting Edenian royalty, namely Sindel and Kitana. She holds a great hatred
for Tanya after learning of her continued betrayals of Edenia. |
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"What was done to me by the Special Forces could
only be described as brutality. But that's fine. I can take it. What angered me
was that somehow Jax found me. I'd covered my trail, kept to the shadows. But
still I was routed out. Jax dropped me into a ravine, assuming that would be the end of me. It would
have been if I hadn't thrust my weapon into the cliff wall to slow my descent. I
was badly injured, so I went into hiding. My rumored death would be the ultimate
camouflage as I regained my strength.
Obsessed with thoughts of revenge, I traveled all over the realms looking for
ancient texts that would show me a fatality worthy of my betrayer. But my
injuries made perfecting these new techniques a very painful task. My
frustration turned into rage and I no longer cared who had sold me out. I would
kill them all — a sentiment Quan Chi apparently shared.
Quan Chi recognized
the carnage I had left behind as I practiced my new fatalities on the good
people of the realms. He was impressed and offered to help me increase their
power and effectiveness. All I needed do was fight beside the Forces of Darkness
in Edenia. The means of enhancing my fatalities would reveal itself, and all my
enemies would be there for the slaughter. Soon I'll have revenge. The time will
come to finish them all." |
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Jax was part of a search team deployed by Sonya to
search for survivors from a destroyed Tekunin warship. Jax disappears
afterwards, with Sonya assuming that he had been captured, noting that his arms'
bio-scanners were giving her strange readings about his health before winking
out entirely. It is possible that he has become a prisoner of the Tekunin. |
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"It used to be, when there was a threat to
Earthrealm, that Raiden would rally the Forces of Light to face the enemy in
Mortal Kombat. Somehow he could always discover the truth behind the deception.
I was one of his allies and fought with him against the Forces of Darkness. In
those early days Liu Kang was the point man, he was the star. The rest of us
played supporting roles, clearing the way so he could take on the main threat.
But times have changed. Raiden has abandoned us. He's become darker, using
more ruthless ways to keep the "peace." And Liu Kang was killed. Though his
spirit is still around to help us, eventually he'll pass on into the Heavens. It
seems like we have no clear leader. We're just not the fighting force we once
were. We're scattered all over the realms. Maybe it's because there hasn't been
a real threat since we took care of the Dragon King, I don't know. But I can't
help but feel uneasy about the future. I used to think, "What if there's a new
threat? Who's gonna lead us?" With Raiden gone, how would we even tell when
something bad is about to happen? The answer came soon enough. I started having
visions of someone we had defeated years ago: I saw the Fallen Elder God Shinnok
plotting something and I decided to find out what. In my visions I could see
Shinnok in different locations, conjuring these communication portals to give
orders, which I couldn't quite understand, to his minions. I followed him,
finding each place I saw in my visions, and always there was evidence that he
had in fact been there. My visions weren't dreams after all. Shinnok was back!
In my last vision, I clearly heard Shinnok say the next place he was going to
contact his minion from was Shang Tsung's island fortress. That place has played
a big part in the fight between good and evil. It seemed fitting that I would
confront Shinnok there.
When he finally showed up, I watched him for a while, to try to get some idea
as to what he was planning. Was I surprised to see that the "minion" in the
portal was Quan Chi! Shinnok ordered him to gather the Forces of Darkness and
retake Shao Kahn's fortress in Outworld. When he dismissed the sorcerer, I
approached Shinnok. He was startled and immediately conjured up a skeleton hand
to trap me. I jumped out of the way and followed with a Shadow Kick to the
chest. I pummeled him, and he never regained his composure. The coward escaped
in a cloud of smoke... a teleport of some kind, I suppose.
I seem to have
discovered the next great threat to Earthrealm. Now I need to find the others.
I'll need their help if I'm going to defeat Shinnok's forces. The fate of
Earthrealm depends on me." |
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Kabal leads the newly restored Black Dragon Clan.
His only two recruits currently being Kira and Kobra, seeing as how the
complacency of the former members led to the demise of his clan, Kabal wanted to
ensure that his newest recruits were truly worthy of the Black Dragon. He swears
vengeance against Mavado, a high ranking member of the Red Dragon. |
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Once a member of the White Lotus Society, Kai
trained under the instruction of Liu Kang. His tutelage complete, Kai wanders
the world on a quest of self-enlightenment. |
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Kano is found by Taven to have been held prisoner
by the Red Dragon Clan for quite some time. Before escaping their facilities,
Kano explains to Taven that the Red Dragon had been experimenting on him, as
well as their own clan members, in an effort to create real-life genetically
engineered Dragons and Human-Dragon Hybrids, Kano mentions that they were trying
"something new" on him, although he leaves before he elaborates on what that
"something" is. |
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"With Shang Tsung rumored dead, I had no further
need of the Special Forces. And although I had an ally in Sub-Zero, I had no
desire to join the Lin Kuei. I returned to Earthrealm, content to be a lone
warrior once again. Guided by my ancestors' sword, I hunted the wicked, slaying
those who would threaten the meek. In the dark, my blindness was an advantage. I
struck unseen and toppled many criminal organizations from the safety of the
night. As I fought against the underworld, I intercepted encrypted communications to
Mavado from a secretive clan known as the Red Dragon. The messages revealed an
elaborate plan designed to ensnare one man: an Edenian half-god named Taven. The
Red Dragon were in a frenzy, and it seemed as though something very important
was underway. Before I could determine the location of the Red Dragon base,
however, I was met by a former ally, Johnny Cage. He believed that the fallen
Elder God Shinnok had resurfaced and wanted to gather the Forces of Light to
discuss a battle plan. I refused the invitation, not wanting to get involved in
yet another pointless melee between "good" and "evil". I had my own agenda:
bring down the Red Dragon and finish Mavado.
Alone in the Botan Jungle, stalking Red Dragon scouts, I was overwhelmed by
an intense psychic scream. I became aware of Taven and Daegon and their quest to
slay the fire elemental, Blaze. My sword also heard the scream and pleaded with
me to ally with the Forces of Light once more. I had received insight from my
blade before, but this time it seemed drawn to kombat. It was as if I could feel
the sword pulling me towards some epic clash.
I will not deny its cry for
blood. Though Johnny Cage is gathering the Forces of Light, I will be the one to
take them into battle. The lone warrior will become a leader of many." |
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Longtime bodyguard of Outworld royalty, Kintaro has
served Shao Kahn for many years. Like Goro, he is a member of the four-armed
Shokan race and descends from a lineage known for its brutality. |
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Kira, along with Kobra were stationed at a
designated point close to Kabal and the Black Dragon’s location for a planned
ambush of the Temple of Argus. Things did not go as planned however, as Kira,
Kobra, a few members of the Black Dragon, and Kabal himself were defeated by
Taven, son of Argus. |
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Finally released from Onaga's control by Liu Kang,
Kitana made her way back to Edenia where she encountered Blaze, who told her of
a coming new danger that will threaten all the realms and that she must gather
her forces to face it. Weary of constant battle, Kitana felt disheartened,
wondering if the fighting would ever end. However, Blaze assured her that the
wars would soon be over. Following this warning, Kitana returns, fighting
alongside Edenia and the forces of light. |
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Once Kobra was nothing more than a street thug on
his way to jail. Though extremely adept at Martial arts, he used his skills for
intimidation and cruelty. Freed by Kabal and Kira in a daring attack on the
police, Kobra was asked to join the newly reformed Black Dragon clan, where his
brutal nature would be an invaluable asset. |
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Kung Lao joined forces with the God of Wind to
bring their former comrades Raiden and Liu Kang under control, with the God of
Thunder becoming "as ruthless as Shao Kahn" and Liu Kang's corpse selectively
slaying various people. Fujin has stated that if no way was found to revert the
two corrupted warriors back to normal, both he and Kung Lao would be forced to
finish them. It is as yet unknown what Kung Lao's outlook on this matter
is. |
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Fighting for the freedom of her enslaved people, Li
Mei was trained by Shujinko in the art of kombat. Now she is a formidable
warrior who battles for her people and for persecuted souls everywhere. |
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The former champion of Mortal Kombat and member of
the White Lotus Society, Liu Kang was murdered by Shang Tsung. He now exists as
a living corpse fueled by vengeance. |
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A leader of the Red Dragon clan, Mavado has
undertaken a ruthless campaign of extermination against his rivals, the Black
Dragon. Scouring the realms for his sworn enemies, Mavado vows that he will not
rest until every last trace of the Black Dragon has been erased. |
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"Outworld was MINE! Posing as the Edenian wench
Kitana, I gained command of her army and with it took control of Shao Kahn's
fortress — all in the name of "peace." I had planned to continue my charade
until the Edenian forces could be corrupted enough to follow me as Mileena, the
true conqueror of Outworld. But my plans were foiled when the fortress was
attacked — Shao Kahn had returned! And he was not alone! As I watched the initial assault from the safety of the
imperial balcony, I recognized the two warriors who aided him: Goro, Prince of
the Shokan, and Shang Tsung, wretched Sorcerer of Darkness – my creator. They
crushed all who defended the stronghold.
I hid in the throne room and commanded the Edenian mages to cast a defensive
ward upon the main door. It was of no use. Their magic was nothing compared to
the might of Shao Kahn. He shattered the door and strode in as confidently as
ever.
As he stood before me, the two mages rushed to defend their princess,
positioning themselves between Shao Kahn and myself. What a surprise it must
have been when their own "princess" stabbed them from behind. They fell limp to
the floor. Shao Kahn paused, momentarily confused. Removing my veil, I knelt
before him, "Welcome home, my master."
Shao Kahn accepted my surrender and later ordered me to capture the
Earthrealm warrior known as Shujinko. He was to be used as a bargaining chip to
help forge an alliance with Onaga, the former ruler of Outworld.
I sent the fool an invitation, hoping to utilize his arrogance and pride by
acknowledging his heroic deeds. The ruse worked; soon he was at the main gate.
Reiko's men, dressed in the armor of slain Edenian soldiers, led him directly to
the throne room where he was confronted by the new Dark Alliance. I did battle
with him as Shao Kahn commanded, defeating him with surprising ease. He was then
cast into the dungeon, where he will remain until Onaga arrives.
I do not
relish serving Shao Kahn. I am destined for greater things. An entire realm was
once in the palm of my hands — and I will not rest until I regain that status!
Though it will be impossible to rule Outworld now that Shao Kahn has returned,
there are other realms ripe for the taking. Edenia will be mine!" |
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This unfortunate bystander finds himself embroiled
in an otherworldly struggle simply by being in the wrong place at the wrong
time. A motion capture artist, MoKap now fights for his life- fantasy and
reality have become one and the same. |
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A demon, or Oni, Moloch is a creature known more
for his strength than his intellect. Astoundingly powerful and remarkably
cruel, this hulking brute takes pure delight in the pain and suffering of
others, especially if he has caused that pain. |
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As leader of Shao Kahn's extermination squads,
Motaro proved to the emperor the Centaurs' superiority over the Shokan.
During the invasion of Earthrealm, he slew many kombatants before they could
oppose Shao Kahn's rule. He will slay many more in the battle to come. |
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"After imprisoning Onaga's corrupt soul, I was
released from the Netherrealm. I passed through the spirit world before emerging
in Earthrealm, surrounded by a pack of wolves, my spirit guides. I had only
faint memories of that brief journey... or did it last an eternity? The Ancients spoke to me of a coming storm that would pit the warriors of the
realms against each other in an epic battle. But most disturbing of all was a
warning that a hidden evil was manipulating these warriors, forcing them to
participate.
My visions were seemingly made real when, at a gathering of the Forces of
Light, Johnny Cage revealed that Shinnok had returned, and that the fallen Elder
God was assembling the Forces of Darkness once more. I agreed to help Johnny
Cage and join his fight.
At the summit, Kitana approached me. I was amazed
to find that she was accompanied by the spirit of Liu Kang. The bond between
them was strong; thus she was able to keep his energies intact until a way to
reunite his body and soul could be found. There was not much I could do to help
until I achieved a much higher level of shamanic power. I transferred the bond
from Kitana to myself and accepted my role as Liu Kang's new spiritual anchor.
Perhaps this unknown power sought by the Forces of Darkness could be the key to
helping Liu Kang find peace." |
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"The realm of Vaeternus had regained independence
from Shao Kahn. I was revered for my part in the victory. The restructuring of
our civilization was well underway; soon we would regain our former majesty.
Unfortunately our honor was not all that had returned from ages past....Reports of genocide raced throughout the restored Moroi Empire. Many vampires
had been slain; none had yet survived an attack to describe the assailants. I
set forth to uncover the truth. Examining the wounds of the dead, I came to the
disheartening conclusion that these murders were not the work of a band of
assassins. The victims had fallen to the blade known as Datusha, the bane of the
Moroi. The ancient kriss had found a new wielder. It had returned for vampire
blood.
Though Datusha's origin has been lost to history, its purpose is clear: It
lives to kill as many vampires as it can. We are a powerful race; there are few
who threaten our immortality. It has been speculated by the Elders that the
sword itself may be our one "natural" predator.
The accursed blade finds a wielder and corrupts them into believing they are
slaying for some higher purpose. In the past it has chosen a vampire as its
puppet. The last was Kahil Grigesh. Though he was driven mad by the power of the
sword, he was strong enough to eventually overcome its mind control. To atone
for slaying his fellow vampires, he took the sword into the Netherrealm, where
he committed hara-kiri, imprisoning Datusha in Hell.
It was believed that the sword would never find another vampire wielder in
that desolate place. Safe from slaughter, our numbers had exceeded those of any
recorded era. But with Datusha's return, vampires were being rapidly driven to
extinction. Something needed to be done!
The Elders researched ancient vampire texts, hoping to find some means of
defeating the blade. An obscure Edenian prophecy they found might hold the key.
It describes a force of great power concealed in a crater there. I was commanded
to find this power and use it against our foe.
As I made for Edenia, I came upon a massacre. The bodies of my vampire kin
lay everywhere. Amidst the carnage stood a woman in white wielding the unholy
kriss. Enraged, I did battle with her -- but she was too powerful. I broke away,
luring her out of Vaeternus as I escaped.
As long as her attention is fixed
on me, the vampire nation will be safe. I must draw Ashrah closer to the crater
and use the Edenian weapon against her. This may be our only hope of eliminating
the blade once and for all. May the Moroi Live Eternal!" |
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Along with his cyborg slave Smoke, Noob traveled to
the Netherrealm but was followed by the younger Sub-Zero. Once they discovered
him, they attacked and rendered him unconscious. Sareena interfered on
Sub-Zero’s behalf, which led Noob and Smoke to flee into the pits of the
Netherrealm. Later, Noob and Smoke attacked the Lin Kuei temple in Articka as
the first step in forming his army of cyber-demons. Taven, who was in the temple
at the time, fended off Smoke and most of the created cyber demons, and would
later defeat Noob and rescue the young Sub-Zero. Sub-Zero informed Taven of the
Red Dragon in thanks, and decides to take the opportunity to try to bring his
brother back into the light. It remains unknown if he was successful or
not. |
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"I had nearly regained my throne as Emperor of
Outworld when my plans were undone. My pawn Shujinko had grown more powerful
than I ever anticipated. Rallying warriors to his cause, he absorbed their
fighting abilities and shattered the six Kamidogu, rendering me vulnerable. Only
the amulet I had retrieved from the sorcerer Quan Chi gave me protection. But
as Shujinko landed his final blow, an outside force simultaneously ensnared
my soul and expelled me from my host body. I found myself bound to a rune in
the Netherrealm. I languished there until I was found by Shinnok, a fallen
Elder God. Like me he was trapped in that accursed place, denied domination
of the realms by lesser beings. Shinnok offered me a chance at revenge: I
would regain my rightful place as ruler of Outworld in return for my
unquestioned servitude. I bow to no one, but I considered his offer.
Shinnok was nearing his ascension from the Netherrealm, but he feared another
defeat -- either by his enemies or his allies. He would emerge unchallenged if
they were all eliminated. To achieve this, he needed an Edenian half-god named
Daegon to defeat a fire elemental. The godlike energy Daegon would receive from
that victory would bring about this slaughter. However, many other warriors also
sought that power. Should Daegon fail, should some other warrior defeat Blaze,
Shinnok's plans would go unfulfilled.
Shinnok was most concerned with Shao Kahn, my most hated enemy. He proposed
that I feign reluctance, but join Quan Chi's new alliance in order to stay close
to the traitor. I would then follow him to the final battleground and prevent
him from reaching Blaze. When Daegon finally won the prize, the kombatants would
all be slain and I would be given Outworld to rule once more. As an added
incentive, Shujinko, languishing in Shao Kahn's dungeon, would be mine to do
with as I pleased.
I did not trust this fallen Elder God. I suspected treachery. If all went as
he had planned, I would most likely be among the dead. But I accepted his offer
in order to free myself from that accursed Netherrealm. Satisfied, Shinnok
conjured a portal and spoke through it. He then raised his hands and clenched
his fists. With a demonic shout, my soul was freed from the binding symbol and I
was released from the Netherrealm. I awoke in my original body, covered in
dragon's blood. Before me stood Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, and my hated enemy, Shao
Kahn.
I will pose as Shinnok's pawn and join Quan Chi's alliance. Shao Kahn
will never reach Blaze. But I would be a fool to allow Daegon victory. Once I
have slain the fire elemental and have taken the prize for myself, I will have
Shinnok's head. Onaga serves NO ONE!" |
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Quan Chi is revealed to have somehow returned,
likely with Shinnok's help, with the amulet once more, and now wishes to
acquire the ultimate godlike power granted from defeating the elemental Blaze.
To that end, he has formed an uneasy and distrustful alliance with fellow
villains Onaga, Shang Tsung, and Shao Kahn. He knows that the realms are in the
brink of destruction, so he casts a deadly spell upon Orin, Taven's guardian
dragon, in order to try and prevent him to put a halt to his plans. |
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"No longer will I entrust the safety of Earthrealm
to the free will of mankind. The time has come to take matters into my own hands...Centuries ago I defeated an ancient sect of necromancers, the Houan. Though
their members subsequently were scattered to the winds, their ancient
underground temple still existed, abandoned and unused for ages. On the stone
walls within were etched enchantments that would revive the dead. Strewn about
were the enchanted chains of binding the Houan would use to control their
undead.
I laid the corpse of Liu Kang on a ceremonial altar and bound it with the
shackles. Reciting the unholy enchantments, I brought to life the body of my
former ally and infused it with a thunderclap of lightning. The corpse of Liu
Kang would be no mere zombie; it would serve as my ultimate enforcer. Satisfied,
I then set free this abomination to wreak havoc on those who have done harm to
Earthrealm.
Though I tried to conceal my activities, my use of the dark
energies did not go unnoticed. Shinnok appeared before me and proposed an
alliance. He would help secure the protection of Earthrealm in return for my aid
in some undisclosed plot. I am no fool. I know well the treachery of this former
Elder God. I accepted his offer and will complete this task, but only to
discover his true objective. Until then, I will use Shinnok to serve my own
ends." |
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"The Edenian race is descended from the gods. That
is the reason for our longevity, our nobility, and our strength. But I am
more than a distant relation to the deities of old. I am a direct descendant
of Argus himself. Only recently have I discovered my royal heritage. Quan
Chi, an emissary of Shinnok, revealed to me that I am entitled to great
power — and control of Edenia. My father hid my identity for fear it would
complicate his plans for succession. He favored his sons Daegon and Taven
and groomed them to one day replace him as Protector of Edenia. But he
foolishly tied this plan to a quest to save the realms from Armageddon,
leaving open an opportunity for me to seize the power that is rightfully
mine. Though it seems the Forces of Light seek to steal the prize from me,
Quan Chi has made plans to assure my victory. He and his allies will help
fend off the Forces of Light as I make my way to Blaze. But before this
final battle, I must ensure that Taven and Daegon cannot challenge my
ascension. I will finish them both before they complete their quest." |
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Reiko has served as general to both Shao Kahn and
Shinnok. He also served for a time as a member of the Brotherhood of Shadow.
His skill in battle is legendary, though little else is known about this
mysterious warrior. |
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Reptile returns, separated from Onaga. Reptile is
encountered by Taven in the lair of the Red Dragon clan. Though no explanation
is offered as to why he is there, it's possible that Reptile's DNA was also
being used, along with Daegon's dragon, Caru's, as a means of creating
human-reptilian hybrids. |
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"I was given asylum by the Lin Kuei in gratitude
for aiding Sub-Zero in the Netherrealm years ago. I swore to uphold the laws of
the clan and protect it from any outside threat. My allegiance was strong, but
Sub-Zero felt I still had much to prove before the clan would fully accept me.
He entrusted me with a small metallic object that would guide me and grant me
access to the hidden Lin Kuei temple. He ordered me to wait for him there as he
departed for the Netherrealm. Instead, I followed him -- I could not bring
myself to allow him to come to harm. But the realm's essence began twisting my
soul, and I had second thoughts about disobeying him. When he was attacked by
Noob Saibot and Smoke, however, it seemed I had made the right decision. I
leapt from hiding and prevented Noob from killing Sub-Zero. With the sides
now even, we soundly defeated Noob and Smoke. They escaped to parts unknown,
but not before rendering Sub-Zero unconscious.
The
intense fight and the influence of the Netherrealm's dark energies caused me to
lose control of my human appearance, and I reverted to my demonic form. When
Sub-Zero regained consciousness, he was confused and attacked me. To avoid
harming him, I fled to the depths of the Netherrealm. There I was ambushed by
Noob, Smoke, and my former master, Quan Chi. The sorcerer knew of my allegiance
to Sub-Zero and demanded to know the location of the Lin Kuei temple. At first I
refused, holding to my oath. But Quan Chi's influence is great. He cast his dark
sorcery upon me, returning me to my human form and showing me my true nature. I
am not a being of Light. I am a demon of the Netherrealm, a servant of Quan Chi.
I will follow him to whatever end. I surrendered the object given to me by
Sub-Zero. He was a fool to have trusted me." |
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Scorpion appears to be no longer willing to serve
as the Elder gods' champion. This is due to the bargain he had made with the
Elder Gods to serve them in the first place; they would resurrect the Shirai Ryu
clan in return for his services. While the Elder gods did fulfill their promise,
they brought back the Shirai Ryu clan as hellspawned warriors, the same as
Scorpion. Enraged at what he perceived as their betrayal, Scorpion vows to
gain vengeance on the Elder Gods by removing the two things crucial to their
plans- Taven and Daegon. They were the Elder Gods' only means to prevent
Armageddon. |
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One of the original cyborgs manufactured by the Lin
Kuei clan, Sektor has grown more and more corrupt over the years. As his
programming deteriorates, he becomes a bigger threat then ever. He may prove to
be a danger to all, regardless of their alignment. |
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"In an instant, Raiden's blast destroyed us all!
Our souls intertwined, we did battle in the ether. But I was drawn away by a
magic more powerful than death. My essence returned to Outworld, where I found
myself face to face with Shao Kahn! He was alive! Quan Chi and I had slain him in his fortress -- or so we
thought. Yet here he stood. At his side was the Shokan prince, Goro! My ghostly
visage startled them at first, but Shao Kahn knew what had transpired.
Long ago I had pledged my soul to the emperor. That pledge was binding even
beyond death. But if he were to die, so too would those who served him. At the
time I believed it to be merely another empty vow, yet here I am. My soul has
returned from beyond to rejoin Shao Kahn.
He had need of me. But I required a host body in which my soul could reside.
At the flesh pits, he forged for me a new body. It was weak and grotesque to
behold, but it functioned well enough. I craved mortal souls to heal and fortify
my new flesh. I found more than enough at a place all too familiar to me: the
village where Li Mei was born. I consumed each peasant's life force as Shao Kahn
and Goro slew them one by one. I was renewed!
Shao Kahn then commanded me to aid him in an assault on occupying Edenian
forces, in an effort to retake his stronghold. United once more, Shao Kahn, Goro
and I laid waste to all who stood in our way! In a flurry of brute strength and
magic, we forced our way up to the throne room. The door was reinforced by some
magical spell, but it was no match for our combined might. With a final swing of
Shao Kahn's hammer, the door was breached, and Shao Kahn was Emperor of Outworld
once more.
Though I am bound to him eternally, an opportunity has arisen
that might give me the means to free myself. It seems Quan Chi has also survived
death, and he has brought word from Shinnok of a plan to take a mighty power for
the Forces of Darkness. If I claim that prize for myself, I could sever my bond
with Shao Kahn! Until that time, I will continue to play my role as his servant
and redirect any suspicions he may have of betrayal to others within our new
dark alliance. Once I have the power and I am free of Shao Kahn, I will finish
him and finally take the throne of Outworld for myself!" |
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Shao Kahn is the Emperor of Outworld once
again. Shao Kahn had regained power after Onaga's defeat, by storming his
own fortress (then under the command of Mileena who had earlier deceived and
used Kitana's Edenian force to capture the fortress) with the aid of Goro
and Shang Tsung. When he succeeds in using his own brute force to storm the
throne room, Mileena surrenders to him and Shao Kahn becomes Outworld's
ruler once more. Later on, he would go on to form an uneasy alliance with
Quan Chi, Shang Tsung, and Onaga in the hopes of defeating Blaze and seizing
his God-like powers. |
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A female of the four-armed Shokan race, Sheeva once
served as protector of Queen Sindel. As brutal as Goro and Kintaro, she
possesses more than enough power to destroy any opponent unfortunate enough to
cross her path. |
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Once an Elder God, Shinnok was banished to
the Netherrealm when he attempted to overthrow his fellow deities. Upon his
escape, he once again tried to usurp his former allies’ dominion over the
realms. Nothing will stand in the way of his insatiable lust for power. |
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"Onaga was defeated. I had absorbed the fighting
styles of scores of warriors and unleashed an assault on the Dragon King,
purging his soul from this existence. His body collapsed – but after a moment of
horrific cracking and twisting, it was the lifeless shape of Reptile that lay
before me. For a time I was revered as a hero. The people of Outworld accepted me
wholeheartedly as the defender of their realm. But their respect and gratitude
were misplaced, for it was I who allowed Onaga to return. I played the role of
champion to help inspire this war–ravaged land, but I did not feel worthy of
their admiration.
Some time later, word came to me that Princess Kitana requested my presence
at Shao Kahn's fortress. Edenian forces had flushed out Reiko's elite guard, the
last remnants of the old empire, and she wished to celebrate the occasion with
the "Hero of Outworld" at her side.
What gave me pause was that when Kitana and I parted ways after the fall of
Onaga, she had expressed a desire to help Liu Kang's disembodied spirit.
Therefore, I thought she had left for Earthrealm. Perhaps she had completed her
quest and returned sooner than expected — or quite possibly this invitation had
not come from Kitana at all!
I am not as naïve as I once was. I have had
much experience with deception. It could be that a new threat is emerging in my
adopted home. If I were to uncover a plot to destabilize the realm and fend off
a potential coup, I truly would have earned the respect of the people of
Outworld — and redeemed myself in my own eyes." |
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Sindel is the queen of Edenia, Kitana’s mother, and
formerly Shao Kahn’s wife (against her will). Until she was rescued by Jade,
Sindel was held captive in her own prison by Kitana, who was under the control
of Onaga. Sindel fights alongside the forces of light not only for the survival
of Edenia… but against the threat of Armageddon. |
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Smoke appears with Noob staging an attack on the
Lin Kuei temple located in Arctika. It is shown that Smoke has the ability to
transform humans into shadow warriors, dark versions of their former selves. He
does battle with Taven but is eventually beaten… Smoke teleports away to inform
Noob of Taven's interference with their plan. Soon after, Noob is defeated by
Taven and captured by Sub-Zero. Smoke’s location after this is unknown. |
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Kurtis Stryker was the leader of the NYPD's Special
Riot Control division. During Shao Kahn's attempt to seize Earthrealm, Stryker
found himself among the Earth warriors charged with saving mankind. To this day,
he has no idea how or why he was called to defend his home. |
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"For a long time my objective was to hunt down and
eliminate the rogue clans of the criminal underworld. Kano, a member of the
Black Dragon, had been a particular thorn in my side. I was close to capturing
him, but once I heard about Shang Tsung's Mortal Kombat tournament, protecting
Earthrealm from invasion became my sole priority. Once Onaga was stopped, it
seemed the threat was eliminated. I could resume my mission against the Black
Dragon and Red Dragon clans. Jax and I came back from Outworld only to find ourselves fighting a different
kind of invasion: one from inside our own realm. While we were gone the
cybernetic ninja faction known as the Tekunin had grown in number and threatened
the stability of civilization. My attention was fixed on this new ninja clan; I
was forced to focus all of our resources on defeating them.
The Tekunin leader, Sektor, seemed to have connections with hostile entities
from beyond our world, blatantly violating Earthrealm law. I needed to uncover
his plans and stop him. We had one chance: Intel revealed that Sektor was aboard
a warship somewhere over the Botan jungle. The Special Forces attacked and
brought down the ship. Jax led a ground team to look for survivors, but he's
still MIA and, I'm afraid to say, most likely captured by the Tekunin.
For days Jax's cybernetic bio-sensors indicated that he was alive, yet the
readings were abnormal. His life signs were stronger, but there were changes in
his brainwave patterns. Eventually his signal was lost and we have no way of
knowing if he's alive or dead.
We may have crippled the Tekunin, but they
will regroup. I need to find out who they were working with from outside
Earthrealm. The idea that these rogue groups are conspiring with outside agents
is alarming and underlines the importance of eliminating them once and for all.
I have to find some way to shut them down." |
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Sub-Zero had challenged Taven to a fight, after the
latter invaded the Lin Kuei Palace. Before the outcome of the battle could be
decided, Sub-Zero took notice to the dragon tattoo on the face of Taven,
commenting that it was similar to the one on the vault door containing the armor
Taven's mother left for him. Taven acquired the armor and the Lin Kuei Palace
was invaded once again, this time by Noob Saibot and Smoke who turned the Lin
Kuei warriors into cyborg demons. Sub-Zero asked Taven to choose sides and Taven
helped defeat the demons. Taven then defeated Smoke and eventually, Noob Saibot,
who had attacked Sub-Zero. Sub-Zero showed his thanks by revealing to him the
location of the stronghold to the Red Dragon Clan. Sub-Zero then attempted to
cleanse his brother, Noob Saibot's, soul. It is unknown as to whether he was
successful or not. |
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Most individuals would call Tanya a traitor. Tanya
would call herself an opportunist. She has betrayed her homeland Edenia and has
allied herself with the likes of Shinnok, The Deadly Alliance, and Onaga.
Because of her frequent threats to Edenia, she has an intense rivalry and bitter
hatred of Jade. She is allied with the forces of darkness during the battle of
Armageddon, however as it has been shown in the past, Tanya ultimately serves
herself. |
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"My initial quest was interrupted when I
was forced to guard a dragon egg for many years. When I awoke from enslavement,
I felt altered in some way. Though I understood the reason I was created, I
sensed that something was fundamentally wrong. Casting my uncertainty aside, I returned to my given task. I searched the
realms to find a concentration of warriors with the ability to tap into the
forces that bind the realms. What I discovered alarmed me! The number of
kombatants had grown since I last walked among them. I also learned that Onaga,
the former ruler of Outworld, had somehow been resurrected. I could feel the
strain upon the realms and concluded that the time had come: I would awaken the
brothers and begin the second phase of the quest.
In Earthrealm, atop the
temple of Argus, I let loose a psychic scream, the signal to the dragons to
awaken the sons of Edenia. Shortly thereafter I searched for the brothers to
monitor their progress. It seems that Daegon was awakened centuries too early
and is under the influence of some evil emanating from the Netherrealm. I must
further assess this situation by traveling to that realm. It seems my task has
been interrupted once again. I was not created to interfere, but the time may
come when I will have to intercept the brothers to help insure my quest
concludes as Argus and Delia planned." |
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Daegon and his brother Taven have been put in a
contest by their parents. They have been put to a long sleep and were to be
awakened by their guardian dragons when the time for the quest to begin will
come. Daegon's dragon, Caru, had mistakenly awakened him centuries prematurely.
He had become crazed and corrupted and founded the Red Dragon crime
organization, which was focused on finding Blaze and used Caru to open portals
as transportation. Daegon enlisted the help of Shinnok, who lied to him, telling
him that his parents were aiding his brother. Daegon confronted and killed them.
When Taven was awakened, Daegon used his Red Dragon troops in attempt to get rid
of his brother. |
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A horrific experiment created by Shang Tsung. He
escaped the sorcerer's clutches before he could be fully completed. |
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Son of the Edenian god Argus, Taven awoke from a
centuries-long sleep to a future where powerful kombatants wreak havoc upon
the realms. To prevent Armageddon, he and his brother, Daegon, must
undertake a quest that will decide the fate of the world. |
"Shao Kahn... He destroyed the realm of Zaterra -
my home. My kind is all but extinct; I believe the only survivors are Reptile
and myself. I have spent a lifetime hidden from view, searching for a way to
kill the emperor for what he did to my world. It seemed I had been given my
chance when Reptile agreed to join forces and slay him - but once again Reptile
fell under Shao Kahn's influence and turned against me. I barely escaped with my
life.
For a long time I had given up hope. It seemed that Shao Kahn was invincible.
His allies served and protected him, and those who fought against him only
seemed to make him stronger. It was as if he fed on kombat itself. I wandered
the realms aimlessly, uncertain of what could be done to stop him.
During my journeys, camouflaged to conceal my presence, I learned from a
gathering of warriors that a great weapon would present itself in Edenia. The
victor of some skirmish would be granted immense power - like that of a god.
More alarming was the mention that Shao Kahn himself sought this power.
The
emperor will not acquire it. I will find this weapon and use it to punish Shao
Kahn and those who have served him. He will suffer greatly for destroying the
Raptors." |
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Mortal Kombat Armageddon is the first MK to give
players the opportunity to create a custom fighter they can completely
define and compete with locally or on-line. |
