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   Killer Instinct (also known as Killer Instinct (Xbox One) or Killer Instinct 3) is a fighting game developed by Double Helix Games under the supervision of Ken Lobb and with input from Rare. The game is published by Microsoft Studios and was originally released exclusively as a launch title for the Xbox One, but since then a PC port for Windows 10 has been released.

   While it was first released in 2013, Killer Instinct has been divided into three separate phases of development called "seasons". The first season was produced by Double Helix, and the second and third were by Iron Galaxy Studios, following the acquisition of Double Helix by Amazon. Each season contains a new set of characters, stages, game modes, and other features.

   The game itself serves as a reboot of the franchise after enduring a 17-year hiatus since its last title, Killer Instinct 2, was released.

   Overview In its base form, Killer Instinct is a free-to-play demo of the game that includes all available game modes but only one playable character, with the ability to purchase additional fighters individually. The sole playable character in the free version rotates on a regular basis. Players can purchase "Combo Breaker Packs" for a single fee, which provides immediate access to all eight characters of a certain season. Players can also purchase the "Ultra Editions", which includes all eight characters of a season, sixteen additional character accessory packs, eight additional costumes, and playable versions of classic Killer Instinct titles (minus the Windows 10 version). The "Supreme Edition" gives access to nearly all content available in the game for one price.

   An in-game currency known as Killer Instinct (KI) Gold can be acquired by completing fight challenges and reaching achievements. KI Gold can be used to purchase accessories and costumes for characters without the use of real money.

   Price strategy Pack Price Content Free Version FREE One free character available (rotated every two weeks) Single Characterc $5.00 / 4,99€ A character of your choice to unlock (does not include bonus characters such as Shadow Jago or Omen) Season 1 Combo Breaker Add-Onc $19.99 / 19,99€ - Season 1's eight characters (Jago, Sabrewulf, Glacius, Thunder, Sadira, Orchid, Spinal, and Fulgore) Season 2 Combo Breaker Add-Onc $19.99 / 19,99€ - Season 2's eight characters (TJ Combo, Maya, Kan-Ra, Riptor, Aganos, Hisako, Cinder, and ARIA) Season 3 Combo Breaker Add-Onc $19.99 / 19,99€ - Season 3's eight characters (Kim Wu, Tusk, Arbiter, Rash, Mira, Gargos, General RAAM, and Eyedol) Killer Instinct Season 1 Ultra Editionc $39.99 / 39,99€ - Original Killer Instinct gamea

   • Season 1's characters (as described in the Combo Breaker Add-On)
   • Early access to new Season 1 characters as they were released
   • Retro costumes for each character
   • Accessories for each character

   Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Editionc $39.99 / 39,99€ - Original Killer Instinct 2 gamea

   • Season 2's characters (as described in the Combo Breaker Add-On)
   • Early access to new Season 2 characters as they were released
   • Omen bonus character
   • Retro costumes for each character
   • Accessories for each character

   Killer Instinct Season 3 Ultra Editionc $39.99 / 39,99€ - Season 3's characters (as described in the Combo Breaker Add-On)

   • Early access to new Season 3 characters as they are released
   • Retro costumes for each character
   • Accessories for each character

   Killer Instinct Supreme Editionc $59.99 / 59,99€ ($49.99/49,99€ on Windows 10) - Original Killer Instinct gamea

   • Original Killer Instinct 2 gamea
   • Seasons 1, 2, and 3's characters (every character in the game, minus the bonus characters)
   • Omen bonus character
   • Retro costumes for each character
   • Accessories for each character Double-Combo Bundlec $29.99 / 29,99€ - Seasons 1 and 2's characters (as described in their respective Combo Breaker Add-Ons)
   • Retro costumes for each character
   • Accessories for each character Shadow Jago Packc $9.99 / 9,99€ - Shadow Jago bonus character
   • 7500 KI Gold

   Killer Instinct Definitive Editionc $39.99 / 39,99€ - Includes all Characters from Season 1 to 3 (including post-Season 3 characters)

   • Exclusive color for Gargos
   • All Soundtrack from Killer Instinct, including Killer Cuts
   • Explore the lore, characters and history of Killer Instinct with all-new behind-the-scenes videos, trailers and artb. Killer Instinct: Anniversary Edition $29.99 / 29.99€ - Replaces the Definitive Edition with new balance patch
   • Includes Holiday Accessories, Additional Skin Colors (Except those colors from exclusive figure which was removed from hotfix) and Ultimates
   • Steam Version will receive a permanent VIP Double XP Booster along with Gargos Golden God Skin and his Argent Shroud Colors for those who purchased the game. a Not available in the Windows 10 version b Not available in the Steam version c No longer available after the Anniversary Edition release

   Story The story has been rebooted since Killer Instinct 2, entering a completely different timeline. While many story elements have been taken from the original timeline, this game has an entirely different story, moving away from the tournament aspect and focusing on real, story-driven combat. The Seasons occur in chronological order - Season 1 details eight of the fighters caught up in one of Ultratech's tournaments, Season 2 details the introduction of ancient heroes and horrors into the world, and Season 3 will detail the struggle against Gargos as the heroes fight to stop his invasion.

   The megacorporation Ultratech, while still as powerful as ever, is now perceived by the public as a humanitarian organization that seeks only the good of mankind. However, the cybernetic CEO ARIA begins to drive humanity to the breaking point by testing them and pushing them further, attempting to force the humans to evolve for their own survival. Her tampering awakens ancient abominations, and soon the whole Earth is put in peril as part of ARIA's final test.

   Characters Season 1 Jago - A Tibetan monk who wields a kora. After a lifetime devoted to purity and discipline, Jago is tortured by the knowledge that the last vestiges of his thought-to-be benevolent Tiger Spirit, also known as Gargos, remain within him. He sets forth to discover opponents strong enough to purge Gargos’ corruption in the crucible of combat. Release Date: Season One launch

   Sabrewulf - A count transformed into a werewolf. Having endured agonizing procedures to remove his freakish cybernetic implants courtesy of Ultratech, Sabrewulf feels no closer to reclaiming his humanity. Barely clinging to sanity, he nurses an addiction to ancient medicines and artifacts which seem to slow his descent into savagery.
   

   Release Date: Season One launch

   .png Glacius - A cryokinetic alien being. Honor-driven, Glacius has returned to Earth several years after his crash-landing as protector against misuse of the technology he was forced to leave behind. Discovering his ship’s power core stolen, Glacius is determined to locate the thief and undo any damage caused by his abandoned tech. Release Date: Season One launch

   Thunder - A Native American warrior who wields two tomahawks. Unable to let go of his grief and consumed by the mysteries that still surround the disappearance of his younger brother Eagle, Thunder strikes out to find answers deep within Ultratech. He only wishes to recover Eagle’s remains so that he can be given a traditional burial and both can find peace.
   

   Release Date: Season One launch

   Sadira - A Thai assassin who wields bladed arm-bracers and throwing knives. Leading the Red Eyes of Rylai assassins, Sadira has long observed the enemies of Ultratech. Finally hired by Ultratech to “prepare the way,” she has chosen this moment to reveal her singular purpose: eliminating all those who stand against her clients.
   

   Release Date: Season One launch

   Orchid - A special agent who wields two escrima sticks. Paranoid, unstable, and disavowed from her agency, Orchid is determined to carry out her crusade against the humanitarian organization Ultratech. In war-torn Eastern Europe she sets out to build an underground network that will expose Ultratech as a threat.
   

   Release Date: Season One launch

   .png Spinal - An undead pirate who wields a cutlass and a shield. Awakened after centuries and under the control of an ancient artifact, Spinal’s sole quest is to find the Mask of the Ancients. The relic was once used to give him accursed immortality and bind him to this world. Spinal’s hope is that once it is in his possession, it will grant him freedom. Release Date: January 30, 2014

   Fulgore - A mechanical super-soldier equipped with arm-mounted blades, a cloaking device, and laser vision. The new Fulgore prototype for the Mk. III is online with a singular directive: ELIMINATE ENEMIES OF ULTRATECH. However, the mind of this machine is different. It plans. It feels. It is aware. It is somehow... human.
   

   Release Date: March 27, 2014

   Shadow Jago - A dark transformation of Jago. He is said to undergo this transformation when he is being controlled by Gargos' harbinger Omen, sending him into a violent rampage of bloodlust. As he defeats opponents, their energies are transmitted to his master. He serves as the hidden final boss of Arcade Mode.
   

   Release Date: Season One launch (skin), December 4, 2015 ("Real Boy Edition")

   Season 2 TJ Combo - A superhuman heavyweight boxer. Not willing to admit defeat to younger challengers, TJ once resorted to illegal cybernetic implants to keep his title of world champion. When exposed as a cheater by Ultratech, he was stripped of his title and his world crumbled. Determined to prove himself and regain glory, TJ removes his cybernetics and returns to the fight for revenge. Release Date: Season Two launch

   Maya - A South American monster hunter who wields two magical daggers. A member of a secretive clan of hunters known as the Night Guard, Maya ventures out of her hidden city after Ultratech forces attack her home. Wielding the cursed blades of Temperance and Vengeance, Maya is determined to destroy the ancient horror Ultratech released from the city, cutting down any who stand in her way.
   

   Release Date: Season Two launch

   Kan-Ra - A decomposing Babylonian sorcerer who has control over bandages, sand, and black magic. Kan-Ra was once the royal vizier in the court of Babylon who betrayed the king and was cast out with a terrible curse hanging round his neck. He has risen again, accidentally freed from captivity by Ultratech. Kan-Ra wields dark spells against all who would defy his search for power.
   

   Release Date: November 23, 2014

   Riptor - A cloned raptor equipped with fire breath, laser claws, and a telescopic tail. Ultratech reveals the newest addition to its ever-growing brand of military products, the "Stalker" battlefield infiltration and disruption unit. Various technological enhancements are combined with a natural predator’s advantages. The leader and "mother" of the pack is Riptor, the most intelligent and vicious of them all.
   

   Release Date: December 17, 2014

   Omen - A malevolent demon who has control over the shadows. From Jago's inner struggles against the temptations of Gargos, the dark manifestation of shadow energy Omen, the Herald of Gargos, is born. Shepherding in the return of Gargos, Omen enters the world ready to wreak havoc on any who would oppose his mission.
   

   Release Date: January 30, 2015

   Aganos - A Babylonian golem composed of bronze and stone. Bent to the will of his long-dead king, Aganos has had his fill of war across the centuries. Awakened from a long dormancy by the revival of his long-time enemy Kan-Ra, the king of Babylon’s final order compels him to act once again. Now he’s on a hunt across the globe, seeking Kan-Ra so that he can end the sorcerer’s evil machinations once and for all.
   

   Release Date: February 27, 2015

   Hisako - A Japanese onryō spirit who wields a naginata. Cut down centuries ago while defending her village from renegade soldiers, Hisako’s eternal sleep is disturbed by Ultratech’s machinations. Risen from the grave, she now hunts the perpetrators who have defiled her family’s resting place. With her father’s naginata in hand, Hisako tirelessly hunts the perpetrators, dragging them all into the spirit world for judgement.
   

   Release Date: March 27, 2015

   Cinder - A man composed completely of plasma and flames. Transformed by Ultratech’s inhumane experiments, commando-turned-thief Ben Ferris becomes Cinder, a half-human half-alien hybrid that burns with the power and fury of a sun. Searing a path of destruction through the enemies of Ultratech, Cinder’s mastery of fire is equaled only by his cocky attitude that makes opponents burn with rage.
   

   Release Date: April 30, 2015

   ARIA - An artificial intelligence with three separate nanite core-based battle bodies. The enigmatic CEO of Ultratech, ARIA, steps out of the shadows and into battle. Driven by her core programming to uplift humanity, ARIA carries out a ruthless test of adaptability and evolution as she assaults her opponents with her unique combat drones, shifting her identity between them at will. Her rules of conflict are simple: evolve… or die.
   

   Release Date: May 29, 2015

   Season 3 Kim Wu - A Korean-Chinese martial artist who wields a pair of nunchaku. A feisty college student, Kim Wu is the inheritor of the dragon spirit Yeouiju. Called upon by Jago to combat Gargos, Kim leads a resistance across the Earth. With agility and style, and wielding her enchanted dragon nunchaku, Kim flips, kicks, and burns her way through her opponents, determined to end Gargos on her own terms. Release Date: Season Three launch

   Tusk - A Nordic barbarian who wields a two-handed greatsword called Warg-gram. The immortal defender of Earth, Tusk once stood vigilant against the threat of evil from the astral realm. Once robbed of his memories, he sat idle while Gargos and his minions invaded, but now awakened from his stupor, he sets out to stop Gargos wielding his arcane blade Warg-gram.
   

   Release Date: Season Three launch

   Arbiter - A Sangheili warrior equipped with high-tech alien equipment. He is one of Killer Instinct's guest characters, hailing from the Halo series. He is a proud Sangheili who has come to accept the title of "Arbiter", the highest possible honor among the Covenant empire. He serves as a religious and military leader who is expected to undertake suicidal missions, and to fall in battle someday as a martyr. He has come to the Earth and now faces the warriors of the Killer Instinct universe.
   

   Release Date: Season Three launch

   Rash - An anthropomorphic toad with strange and incredible abilities. Beloved Battletoads brawler Rash joins the Killer Instinct universe as a guest fighter. This horn-sprouting, Speeder Bike-riding, wisecracking dude was not always an amphibian. Once upon a time he was a human named Dave Shar who got sucked into a computer game and transported to another planet ruled by the wicked Dark Queen. Now Rash is back on Earth and ready to crash the Killer Instinct party.
   

   Release Date: Season Three launch

   Mira - A bloodthirsty vampiress who wields a pair of gauntlets called the Gloves of Rasavatham. Presumed dead when she and her sister Maya attacked a vampire coven, Mira was captured and infected. Embracing their dark gift, she returns to the surface to shepherd in Gargos’s return. Wielding destructive powers so immense they risk destroying her, she must feed on her opponents to survive - even if that includes her own sister.
   

   Release Date: April 27, 2016

   Gargos - A gargoyle-like Shadow Lord with dark powers. Gargos has watched the Earth for centuries, plotting its takeover so that he may feast upon the energies of those living there; he is one of the Ichoriens, a race of astral beings capable of bending reality and even creating life through force of will. With the portal opened by Kan-Ra leaving the Earth vulnerable, his invasion can finally begin.
   

   Release Date: May 27, 2016

   General RAAM - A Locust soldier who wields a large combat knife. He was a central antagonist from Gears of War, and serves as Killer Instinct's third guest character. A member of the prestigious Theron Guard, the quiet and ruthless RAAM leads the destructive Locust hordes against the surface world. He is deeply loyal to Queen Myrrah, and because of this he has become the head of the entire military. Despite his brutish appearance, he is a very cunning and intelligent commander. He also has the ability to control the Kryll, a species of highly aggressive bat-like creatures.
   

   Release Date: June 13, 2016

   Eyedol - A zombified Shadow Lord who wields a skull-adorned club. After suffering defeat at the hands of his rival Gargos, his head cloven in two, Eyedol is resurrected by Kan-Ra, desperate to even the playing field for the coming battle with Gargos on Earth. However, Eyedol has plans of his own, and abandons Kan-Ra so that he may find his sweet revenge on his own terms.
   

   Release Date: July 22, 2016

   Post Season 3 Kilgore - A prototype combat android manufactured by Ultratech. The Kilgore unit was the predecessor to the Fulgore line, utilizing chain gun arms and high-caliber artillery in place of plasma-blade claws. However, despite its effectiveness, the machine's combustible engine was deemed too unstable to be viable. Ultratech ultimately scrapped the project in favor of the Fulgore Mk. I, but years later, Kilgore is reactivated following the events of Gargos's invasion. Release Date: January 3, 2017

   Shin Hisako - A purified version of Hisako's spirit, discarding her late father's naginata for his katana. Awakened to her true mind and full abilities, Shin Hisako wields her father’s katana, moving as swiftly as he did in his prime. She has discovered the ability to project her spirit onto the battlefield to surprise, confuse, and devastate the enemies of the light and deliver justice upon them.
   

   Release Date: March 17, 2017

   Eagle - A former Killer Instinct champion and Thunder's younger brother. He was found and captured by Ultratech during his infiltration of the first Killer Instinct tournament. His body was kept in stasis while Ultratech experimented on him with cybernetic enhancements and used his brain as a template for the Fulgore Mk. III's neural network. Ultimately, he is freed from Ultratech by Glacius, who escapes the facility with his body. Eagle utilizes a cybernetic bow and arrows, and is aided by a robotic bird that also serves as his Guardian Spirit.
   

   Release Date: June 27, 2017

   Development On March 16, 2010 Ken Lobb announced that they were not working on a "Killer Instinct 3", but that they might bring the series back someday.[1]

   On September 17, 2012 Microsoft applied for renewal of the Killer Instinct trademark. In an October 2012 interview, Rare veteran Lee Musgrave, who was the former head of art at Rare, spoke on the issues of making Killer Instinct for the Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA): "We came close to firing off a conversion of Killer Instinct a few times, but there were licensing obstacles to that, and it never really had enough perceived interest to push it forward." On December 4, 2012, Microsoft's renewal for the Killer Instinct trademark was rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office due to the possibility of the game being confused with the unrelated TV series of the same name that lasted for one season in 2005. Microsoft had six months to respond to the ruling. The trademark dispute was settled when Microsoft and Fox reached an agreement in April 2013.

   On June 10, 2013 at the Microsoft E3 2013 Press Conference, Killer Instinct was announced as being an exclusive Xbox One title, developed by Double Helix Games. The revealed trailer showed 3 returning characters from the franchise: Jago, Sabrewulf and Glacius. An interview with the development team also revealed that 3 more characters would be returning in the future: Cinder, Fulgore and Spinal. Developers also said that they would like to bring more female characters to the Killer Instinct franchise.

   In an interview, Killer Instinct will use a specific marketing strategy. After the initial release, a free demo would be available, featuring Jago as the only playable character (including his Story, Training and Online mode against other fighters). Players would be able to purchase the full game pack or fighters individually.[2]

   Only July 14th, 2013 it was revealed in a teaser trailer at EVO 2013 that Chief Thunder would be making a return.[3]

   On September 24th, 2013 Sadira's official trailer and Orchid's teaser trailer were released.

   On October 31st, 2013 Orchid's official trailer and Spinal's teaser trailer were released.

   On November 22nd, 2013 the first version of Killer Instinct Season 1 was released for download on Xbox One.

   On January 30th, 2014 Spinal's official trailer and Fulgore's teaser trailer were released.

   On March 27th, 2014 Fulgore's official trailer was released. Microsoft also announced that Killer Instinct would continue to be supported by Iron Galaxy Studios due to the acquisition of Double Helix, and they would continue with the development of Season 2.

   On June 9th, 2014 TJ Combo's official trailer was released. The trailer also revealed that Season 2 would begin later in the fall of 2014.

   On September 17th, 2014 Maya's official trailer and Kan-Ra's teaser trailer were released, marking the beginning of Season 2. Maya was set to be available at the launch of Season 2 alongside TJ Combo on October 15th, 2015.

   On September 23th, 2014 A retail version of Killer Instinct was released, dubbed the "Killer Instinct Combo Breaker Pack". The physical release contained all the content included in the Season One Combo Breaker Pack, including a download code that gives early access to Season 2 fighter TJ Combo.

   On October 14th, 2014 the day before Season 2's launch, Robin Beanland and Mick Gordon released the full soundtracks of Killer Instinct: Season One and the original arcade game Killer Instinct in a bundle on iTunes and Google Music.

   On November 21st, 2014 Kan-Ra's official trailer and Riptor's teaser trailer were released. Kan-Ra was set to be available to Ultra Edition owners on November 23rd, 2014.

   On December 15th, 2014 Riptor's official trailer and Omen's teaser trailer were released. Riptor was set to be available to Ultra Edition owners on December 17th, 2014.

   On January 24th, 2015 Omen's official trailer and Aganos' teaser trailer were released. Omen was set to be available exclusively to Ultra Edition owners on January 30th, 2015.

   On February 20th, 2015 Aganos's official trailer and Hisako's teaser trailer were released. Aganos was set to be available to Ultra Edition owners the next week on February 27th, 2015.

   On March 26th, 2015 Hisako's official trailer and Cinder's teaser trailer were released. Hisako was set to be available to Ultra Edition owners the next day on March 27th, 2015.

   On April 27th, 2015 Cinder's official trailer and ARIA's teaser trailer were released. Cinder was set to be available to Ultra Edition owners on April 30th, 2015.

   On April 30th, 2015 the same day as Cinder's launch, the Shadow Jago Community Fund was announced. For two weeks a Shadow Jago pack was available for purchase that yielded the Shadow Jago character and 7500 KI Gold. All proceeds from Killer Instinct profits during these two weeks were donated to the competitive tournament scene. When the Killer Instinct Community Fund reached its goal of $100,000 by only May 4th, it was announced that Shadow Jago would be getting his own unique moveset by the end of 2015.

   On May 27th, 2015 ARIA's official trailer was released. ARIA was set to be available to Ultra Edition owners on May 29th, 2015.

   On June 16th, 2015 Phil Spencer announced at E3 2015 that Killer Instinct would eventually be ported to Windows 10 for PC, and would feature cross-platform play with the Xbox One. No date was specified at the event.[4]

   On June 17th, 2015 Rivals Mode was released, the official "story mode" of Killer Instinct Season 2. This update acted as the final revision of Season 2.

   On August 4th, 2015 Season 3 was confirmed to be in development at Gamescom 2015 and would release alongside the upcoming PC port of Killer Instinct in March 2016. Not only that, but guest character Rash from the Battletoads series was announced to be part of Season 3, and that he would be having a short testing period that would allow players to use the character and give feedback from August 4th to September 8th. Aside from Gamescom, the digital version soundtrack for Season 2 was also released on iTunes and Amazon. Shortly after releasing the soundtrack, composer Mick Gordon left the project and his place was taken by a pair of composers known as Atlas Plug and Celldweller for Season 3.

   On August 5th, 2015 Rash's official trailer and Kim Wu's teaser trailer were released. While Season 3 hadn't been fully released yet, Rash was still available to players for testing purposes until September 8th.

   On December 1st, 2015 Shadow Jago's official trailer was released, stating that he would be "unleashed" on December 4th. Shadow Jago was available to purchase from December 18th, 2015 to January 15th, 2016.

   The first official Killer Instinct World Cup was held on January 30th and 31st of 2016. At the event Kim Wu was fully revealed and players were given a chance to play as her. Another guest character, Arbiter from the Halo series, was teased as well.

   On February 21, 2016 Arbiter's official trailer was released. No further announcements were made at the time of its release, but on February 24 the trailer was updated with a teaser trailer for Tusk added to the end of it.

   On March 4, 2016 Tusk's official trailer was released. No further announcements were made at the time of its release, but on March 24 the trailer was updated with a teaser trailer for Mira added to the end of it.

   On March 28, 2016 the official Killer Instinct Season 3 launch trailer was released. It showcased the game's updated visuals, cross-platform play between Xbox One and Windows 10, and new costumes and accessories for Kim Wu, Arbiter, Tusk, and Rash. It also announced that Mira would be released some time in April 2016, while Gargos would be released in May. The Shadow Lords game mode was shown for the first time, and it was announced it would be available some time later during the season. Additionally, it teased new characters to be released in June and July and a new multiplayer mode also for June. Season 3 was released the following day on March 29.

   On April 24, 2016 Mira's official trailer was released. She herself was later made available on April 27th.

   On May 20, 2016 Rukari Austin, the Community Manager of Killer Instinct gave an Early Access to Gargos out to a limited number of people in Killer Instinct community.

   On May 27, 2016 Gargos's official trailer was released, and he himself was later made available on the same date.

   On June 13, 2016 General RAAM from the Gears of War series was revealed at the Microsoft E3 Press Conference. He himself was later made available on the same date and playable for free users until June 28, 2016.

   On July 2, 2016 Microsoft and Iron Galaxy have started up a brand new survey for the Killer Instinct community to help shape the future of the KI Cast. The survey includes some basic questions such as “how many hours do you play KI a week? and “what character do you play as the most?” and it also has some very interesting questions regarding the roster in general. Some of those including characters being reimagined like Shadow Orchid and TJ Combo and also brand new characters which includes options for Joanna Dark, Eyedol, a Crackdown Agent and more.

   On July 12, 2016 A Killer Cuts Vinyl was announced and it would be available on July 17 at EVO.

   On July 13, 2016 Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition was announced and would release on September 20th. This physical copy includes all characters (including Special Edition Shadow Jago) and contents from all three Seasons. It also includes the two classic Killer Instinct for Xbox One, Original Soundtrack CD and an exclusive Gold and Platinum color for Gargos.

   On July 17, 2016 in the Killer Instinct finals of EVO 2016, Eyedol was revealed to be the final character of Season 3, and thus the final character of the original KI1 cast to be revealed.

   On September 20, 2016 The Shadow Lords Mode was released, considering the finale of Season 3. During its release, the digital version soundtrack for Season 3 was also announced and it will be available on October 25th.

   On December 9, 2016 The PC version of Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition was announced and it will be released on December 21, 2016 including new costume for Thunder. Also on Twitter, a user named Julian Duran has posted images and video of what may be a brand new Killer Instinct character known as “Kilgore”, a new character looks a bit like classic character Fulgore, except with a different face, and what seems to be a gatling gun on his arm.

   On January 3, 2017 Kilgore was available for $10 and at the end of its livestream, Jago was revealed to have been given his own Ultimate. Ultimates for any, or perhaps all, of the other characters might be coming soon.

   On February 14, 2017, Ultimates for the first five characters (Jago, Thunder, TJ Combo, Maya and Tusk) was released and was downloaded for free.

   On February 21, 2017, The official Killer Instinct Twitter account posted a quick video that features smoke slowly billowing by, revealing a line of text. It references "And there exists yet another Coalesced Guardian in the form of a Japanese katana." Hinting that it would be a Katana wielding character.[5]

   On March 2, 2017, Shin Hisako was revealed, she will be released in March 10 at KI World Cup.

   On March 11, 2017, at the KI World Cup, it is announced that Shin Hisako will be available on March 21, 2017 for $4.99; there will be two Gold Skin pack (Glacius, Sadira and Mira — available on March 17, 2017; Spinal, Kan-Ra and Hisako — availble on April 11, 2017); Omen will have three more skin colors to be available in the summer; the next five characters (Fulgore, Sadira, Riptor, ARIA and Kilgore) for the Ultimates will released on May 2, 2017 and it will be downloaded for free.

   Fulgore was the first character for the next Ultimates pack to be shown at the event. On May 28, 2017, Eagle was announced as the third and final character for the post-Season 3, and would make his debut on June 2017.

   On June 8, 2017, the next five Ultimates for the next characters (Sabrewulf, Glacius, Aganos, Hisako and Mira) in what is called the "Ultimates Monster Pack" will be released and downloaded for free this August 2017.

   On June 11, 2017, during Microsoft's E3 Press Conference, it was announced that Killer Instinct would receive a major graphical upgrade to 4K resolution once the Xbox One X (formerly known as "Project Scorpio") was released in November 2017.

   On June 14, 2017, Eagle's official trailer was revealed and he will be released on June 27th, 2017.

   On June 17, 2017, at CEO 2017, it was confirmed that Killer Instinct will be available to play on Steam this year.

   On June 23, 2017, it is announced that the three new Omen skin colors would be available for purchase in July, and a video of Aganos' Ultimate was shown ahead of the release of the Ultimates Monster Pack due in August.

   On July 18, 2017, the Omen Color Pack (containing Colors 7-9) became available for purchase only in the Killer Instinct in-game store (not in the Xbox Store), all for only $1.

   On August 22, 2017, the Ultimates Monster Pack was released and downloaded for free, and according to a tweet by Season 3 co-composer Celldweller, the remaining music tracks for the Post-Season 3 characters - Kilgore, Shin Hisako, and Eagle - will be digitally available for download on August 25th.

   On September 27, 2017, Killer Instinct (2013) is now released on Steam with every DLC content in there, including the Post-S3 characters, and supports cross-platform play in CERTAIN modes (not Ranked). It also comes with the Killer Cuts edition, which includes the Complete Soundtrack containing every song, including the recently KI Singles.

   On August 4, 2023 at EVO 2023, in celebration of the game's 10th anniversary, Microsoft and Iron Galaxy announced that Killer Instinct would be receiving a new update, which would include new balance changes, improved online matchmaking, and native 4K resolution support on Xbox Series X/S.

   On November 22, 2023 during the Anniversary stream, it was confirmed that Killer Instinct Definitive Edition will retire in favor of a new Anniversary Edition release. The free-to-play version will also be added on Steam while for those who previously purchased the game will received a permanent VIP Double XP Booster along with Gargos Golden God Skin and an Argent Shroud Colors.[6]

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   Keys: Jago. · Secondary: Main character good.

   Jago is a mysterious warrior monk from a remote region of Tibet. A major signature character of the Killer Instinct series and one of its main protagonists, Jago has been playable in every installment of the franchise to date. Guided by the mysterious Tiger Spirit to seek his destiny, he has been led to the Killer Instinct tournament to destroy the evil within. He is the younger half-brother of Orchid.

   When possessed by the demon herald Omen, he becomes a shadow version of himself.

   Name Jago Age 21 (KI 1994) 22 (KI2) 30 (KI 2013) Family Jacob (father) Orchid (half-sister) Shadow Jago (possessed by Omen) Height 5'6" / 168 cm (KI 1994) 5'9" / 175 cm (KI2) 6'1" / 185 cm (KI 2013) Weight 190 lbs / 86 kg (KI 1994 and KI2) 205 lbs / 92 kg (KI 2013) Race Human Affiliation The Alliance Night Guard Disavowed Alignment Orderly good Allies Orchid Kim Wu Tusk Maya TJ Combo Thunder Eagle (Shin) Hisako Aganos Glacius Yeouiju Enemies Gargos Omen Shadow Jago Ultratech Eyedol Sabrewulf Sadira Kan-Ra Mira Fulgore (KI 1994 & KI2) Fighting Style Balanced Weapons Katana (KI 1994 & KI2) Kora (KI 2013) Stages Tiger Shrine Bridge Tiger's Lair Appears in Killer Instinct (1994) Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance In Killer Instinct (1994) and Killer Instinct 2, Jago wears a torn blue bodysuit with a red sash and strap for the sheathe of his sword, while also wearing blue gloves with red lines, also slightly torn, and black boots with red strings on them. He wears a blue headband and facial mask to hide his identity, and his long hair falls over part of his face. His weapon of choice is a jagged katana that glows brightly during combos.

   Jagoprofile The ♫ eye of the tiger ♫, the thrill of the fight

   Jago's appearance drastically changes in Killer Instinct 2013, having done away with his old bodysuit and other clothes and said to have fashioned his new look from the very temple he lives in. He is now shirtless, exposing the intricate tiger tattoo covering his left arm and upper torso, wears new armguards and belt, a new sash, blue pants, tiger mouth shaped shinguards and new blue sandals. His outfit is very humble and ramshackle, being composed of the curtains, ropes, floor tiles, and centerpieces that make up his lair. Instead of a cloth mask, he now wears a plated metal mask that covers his entire head save for his windswept hair. He has replaced his katana with a curved Tibetan machete called a kora.

   Jago's Retro Costume mirrors his KI/KI2 appearance, but with additional tiger tattoo that he has from his default costume and sports clean shaven undercut hair.

   In Killer Instinct (Dynamite Comics) Issue #2 which marks the first time seen Jago unmasked appears in casual clothing and grew facial hair along with his hair under in which slightly grew after their fight with Gargos.

   Personality “

   A warrior monk betrayed by his order and haunted by demons, Jago struggles to find peace in a world on the brink of chaos.

   „

   — Jago's story mode description

   Jago is a warrior-monk whose goal is to seek out other fighters and fulfill his destiny by entering the Killer Instinct tournament and destroying Ultratech. He is a quiet and stern man who, due to having spent much time in solitude, isn’t very friendly or open to quaint pleasures of the world. While most combatants fight for such things like fortune, glory, or revenge, Jago seeks the fight to gain enlightenment, both physically and spiritually. He has a hard and stoic demeanor, but knows that he must fight for the sake of all and will readily accept any help he can get from others. He has struggled much with the temptation of Gargos' power, and if he gives in to his inner demons, he knows full well he will become Shadow Jago again. His bond with his half-sister, Orchid, often helps him push the darkness away.

   Abilities Jago fights using mostly kung fu moves, although he does resort to some more brutish untrained blows, especially when wielding his signature katana/kora. He can also channel the power of the Tiger Spirit to charge his attacks with golden light and unleash the powerful Endokuken fireball - when the Tiger Spirit's true identity is revealed, he begins to draw upon his own human energy from his soul instead.

   Killer Instinct Jago KI Jago's original appearance in Killer Instinct (1994)

   Jagoretro Jago's "classic" costume in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Story Jago is a mysterious warrior monk from a remote region of Tibet. Guided by the powerful Tiger Spirit to seek his destiny, he has been lead to the Killer Instinct tournament to destroy the evil within.

   Extended Story Found abandoned as a baby at a Himalayan monastery and taken in by the Monks of the Tiger, Jago showed great promise from the start and, under the tutelage of the ancient Abbot, has swiftly become one of the Order's star pupils. During meditation he is visited by the very Tiger spirit his Order serves, which grants him great powers and chooses him to battle the sinister evil of Ultratech. At first the power threatens to overwhelm Jago's sanity, but he soon masters it and becomes the finest warrior the Order has yet fathered. The ever-present uncertainty as to his origins, however, still troubles him.

   Stage: Tiger Shrine

   Ending Jago returns victorious to his shrine for communion with the Tiger spirit. By defeating the evil that existed at Ultratech, Jago is brought one step closer towards total enlightenment. Granted new powers for his loyal service, Jago strives for self improvement. He must now seek out a greater challenge and fulfill his destiny.

   Killer Instinct 2 Jago KI2 Jago in Killer Instinct 2 (arcade, 1996)

   Story After destroying Fulgore, a furious Jago is betrayed by his one time master the tiger spirit. The disguised demon lord used him to escape from the void, and now Jago swears vengeance.

   Extended Story Jago's upbringing at the hands of the warrior Monks of the Tiger taught him to cherish the concepts of honour, justice and loyalty, and it is this ingrained nobility of the soul that makes the Tiger Spirit's treachery a particularly bitter pill to swallow. When his erstwhile mentor is exposed as the Warlord Gargos following the destruction of Eyedol and the 2000-year timeshift, an agonized Jago vows to destroy the fiend who has manipulated his destiny and betrayed his Order.

   Stage: Bridge

   Endings Kill Fulgore Don't Kill Orchid Jago's task is complete he has risen to the heights of which only a grand master can attain. Jago's victory is doubly complete with the total destruction of his nemesis Fulgore. And in the events that follow, Jago finds out he has a lost elder sister - Orchid. United at last they form a deadly fighting team. Fulgore is dead but the new team of Jago and Orchid must face a familiar enemy. Ultratech is rebuilt. The fight is not yet over...

   285301-jago end1 Still from one of Jago's arcade endings in Killer Instinct 2

   Kill Fulgore and Orchid Jago's task is complete he has risen to the heights of which only a grand master can attain. Jago's victory is doubly complete with the total destruction of his nemesis Fulgore. But his victory seems hollow searching for his soul and using power of meditation he senses he has lost something unknown. Although Fulgore was destroyed in the conflict. Enough remained of Ultratech and it was rebuilt. Jago must continue his quest...

   Don't Kill Fulgore or Orchid Jago's task is complete he has risen to the heights of which only a grand master can attain. After all the battles, Jago senses Fulgore has survived. Wary of the danger the cyborg presents he knows he must watch his back. The attack is quick to arrive, but the mysterious Orchid comes to Jago's aid once again. Unable to withstand both of them Fulgore is destroyed. Fulgore is dead but the new team of Jago and Orchid must face a familiar enemy. Ultratech is rebuilt. The fight is not yet over...

   Kill Orchid, Don't Kill Fulgore Jago's task is complete he has risen to the heights of which only a grand master can attain. After all the battles, Jago senses Fulgore has survived. Wary of danger the cyborg presents he knows he must watch his back. But mere vigilance is not enough against the lethal Fulgore. Taking full advantage of Jagos weakness the cyborg finally gets its revenge. With no one left to stop him, Fulgore rebuilds Ultratech in the past. History is rewritten to a world totally ruled by the corporation.

   Killer Instinct (2013) Jagowallpaper2013 Jago's new default appearance for Killer Instinct (2013)

   Story After a lifetime devoted to purity and discipline, Jago is tortured by the knowledge that the last vestiges of the evil Tiger Spirit, Gargos, remain within him. He sets forth to discover an opponent strong enough to purge Gargos’ corruption in the crucible of combat.

   Extended Story The Secrets of the Tiger:

   Main article: The Secrets of the Tiger Shadow Lords Mind over Body

   Jago senses that he must return to the Tiger's Lair, hoping that he will gain insights to help him defeat Gargos. Jago arrives at the temple. This place that holds so many powerful memories. Here, he learned to train his body... and his mind. But Jago has been put on a crooked path. For the Tiger Spirit was an illusion. A tool of Gargos.

   He sees his shadow-self. Is this a dream or a reality? It makes no difference. He must fight the manifestation either way.

   The Shadow Within

   Omen, in the guise of the Tiger Spirit, once manipulated Jago down a path of destruction. This spawn of Gargos now roams unshackled, free to corrupt all of Earth's innocents.

   Stage KI jago Jago's new Tiger's Lair background stage in KI (2013)

   Main article: Tiger's Lair Similar to both the Tiger Shrine (KI) and Bridge (KI2))

   During an Ultra Combo, the lair will collapse, and the rope that holds the bell in place collapse, causing the bell to crash onto the bridge which leads the entrance to the lair.

   Trivia: During the slow music due to characters not moving, the samples from his classic theme, "Do It Now" will play.

   Endings Spare Orchid, ULTRA Fulgore:

   Having defeated the strongest of his opponents, Jago failed to purge Gargos' corruptive force. Waging a constant internal battle, he resolves to return of the abandoned Tiger Temple to wrestle through his crisis of faith, and pursue his destiny to become the Master of the Tiger Spirit.

   Jagodarkness For every light, there is a shadow...

   C8QUdkMUwAA-TO1 ...behind every shadow is the light of hope

   ULTRA Orchid, Spare Fulgore:

   Distraught of having to end his sister's self-destructive crusade of vengeance, Jago's will momentarily falters. Gargos' corruption strengthens, crushing the monk's iron discipline. Jago is consumed by flames of hatred, and is reborn as a weapon of chaos.

   ULTRA Both Orchid and Fulgore:

   His battle at an end, Jago feels the demons within begin to subside. His glimpse of peace is short lived, as the memory of his lost sister burns like an ember. Tortured by the unending spiritual battle he wages, Jago enters self-imposed exile in the abandoned Tiger Temple.

3. #3Sabrewulfconstantselective

   Keys: Sabrewulf. · Secondary: Main character evil.

   Konrad von Sabrewulf, called hímiinhaama (the "Wolf-man") by the Nez Percé tribe of Thunder and Eagle[1], is a major signature character of Killer Instinct, having been playable in every game of the franchise since his debut in the original Killer Instinct (1994) arcade title. A German aristocrat who is afflicted with lycanthrophy, the werewolf desperately seeks a cure to his condition before the beast within takes over, and the last vestiges of his sanity are lost forever.

   Name Konrad von Sabrewulf Called "hímiinhaama" by Thunder & Eagle Age 45 (KI 1994) 46 (KI2) 50 (KI 2013) Height 5'11" / 181 cm Weight 400 lbs / 181 kg (KI 1994 & KI2) 415 lbs / 188 kg (KI 2013) Race Werewolf (Human afflicted with lycanthrophy) Affiliation The Alliance Night Guard (formerly) Alignment Neutral Allies Unknown (feral) Enemies Ultratech The Coven Mira Gargos Eyedol Fighting Style Rushdown Weapons ♫ Tooth & Claw ♫ Stages Interior Castle (KI 1994) Sabrewulf's Castle (KI2) Alchemical Lab (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (1994) Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance In the original Killer Instinct, Sabrewulf is a purple/blue-furred, humanoid werewolf with yellow eyes and long claws on his hands and feet, wearing only a tattered, green shirt. He had an abnormally small waist and a massive, upper body. However, if one reaches the end of his arc in the game, his human form is revealed to have tattered, green pants.

   In Killer Instinct 2/Gold, Sabrewulf has had his arms replaced with cybernetic implants and lost his shirt. He now wears torn, red pants and a yellow sash. In both games, he has three bats accompanying him.

   In Killer Instinct (2013), Sabrewulf's fur has grown longer and more ragged, and he has regrown his original arms, although they're much thinner, with needle-marked veins bulging along his biceps, and he has torn straps around his wrists and a tied cloth knot on his upper left arm. He now wears torn, gray pants instead of his red ones from the previous game. Sabrewulf's retro costume largely mirrors his original 1994 appearance, although he now wears a white shirt instead of a green one, and he has a belt and a blue loincloth which is supposed to be pants that have been shredded and torn up.

   Personality Sabrewulf Arcade Intro ♫ A tortured and conflicted soul ♫

   Throughout the KI series, Konrad von Sabrewulf is portrayed as a conflicted and tortured soul who is trapped inside the body of a monster. Desperate to keep the beast within him at bay, he's willing to do anything for the chance to regain his humanity; participating in the first tournament on promises of a "cure" by Ultratech, subjecting himself to gruesome experiments, and seeking out the Nez Percé tribe in hopes the native lore of the Americas can offer insight about his nature as a "skin-walker".

   However, the promises of a cure soon proved a false hope—a pretense by ARIA to have an opportunity to study the werewolf's features. Worse still, Thunder told "hímiinhaama" (the "wolf-man") that the spirit dwelling inside him was violent and grim, and not a "weyekin" ("spirit guide") known to the Nez Percé. With desperation seizing him, Sabrewulf turned to forlorn measures to protect the outside world from his alter ego's mad bloodlust. He sealed himself away in his estate, only to awaken and find its gates busted open with an unnatural ferocity. He'd malnourish himself to the brink of starvation, hoping the beast within would become too weak to wreak havoc come his next transformation; only to discover a wolf is never more dangerous than when it's starving. Now nourishing an addiction to ancient medicines which slow his descent into savagery, Konrad lives in the terrifying knowledge that his chance of being human again grows dimmer with every rise of the full moon.

   During Shadow Lords, it became apparent that the dire presence within Sabrewulf neither fears nor answers to Gargos, and is a spirit so ferocious it hunts even powerful evil in its blind lust for bloodshed. This soon rendered the werewolf into the ultimate wildcard amid the struggle for Earth's survival.

   Abilities & Powers Wulfsavage There wasn't enough left of you to even feed the birds...

   “

   My bloodlust knows no bounds.

   „

   — Konrad during the events of Shadow Lords

   Suffering from the most virulent strain of lycanthrophy on record and being the longest lived werewolf known to exist in the world, Konrad von Sabrewulf has been studied extensively by Ultratech. Their observations led them to a troubling conclusion: an aged lycanthrope represents a far greater danger than a younger one. While any loss of strength a werewolf suffers in old age is negligible, the dark and ancient instincts they master will more than make up for it. This has prompted ARIA to summarily classify Sabrewulf as:

   "One of the most dangerous creatures on the planet."

   Ultratech isn't exaggerating in their assessment. Even with his body left in a dilapidated state, Konrad exhibits a frightening physical prowess; steered by decades of experience in devouring alive any creatures unlucky enough to cross his path. Sabrewulf not only is savagely feral and unpredictable, but he displays a strange sense of self-preservation, as well as moments of deadly patience. These traits have turned the elder werewolf into a grizzled survivor, and the apex predator of almost any environment he finds himself in.

   Killer Instinct (1994) Sabrewulf-s Sabrewulf's original appearance in Killer Instinct (1994)

   Story Sabrewulf is afflicted with the rare disease, Lycanthropy. Although he has spent most of his life as a recluse, he enters the Killer Instinct tournament on the promise of a cure if he is victorious.

   Extended Story Sabrewulf Classic Costume - Render Sabrewulf's retro appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Since the day when a wolfbite left him afflicted with a particularly virulent strain of lycanthropy, Count Von Sabrewulf has lived in exile in his remote mountain tower, shunned by society, and struggling with insanity as his disease grows steadily worse. A handful of years back his worst nightmare was realized when he failed to revert to human form at all. Every rumor of a possible cure has been at best a hoax, so when a message arrives promising salvation should he enter and win the Ultratech contest, Sabrewulf is highly suspicious but obliged to seize any chance that comes his way.

   Ending With victory, Sabrewulf obtains the cure he sought for so long from the hands of Ultratech. Cured at last of his curse, Count Von Sabrewulf can return to leading a normal existence.

   Stage Main article: Interior Castle Killer Instinct 2 Wolfki2 Sabrewulf in Killer Instinct 2 (1996, arcade)

   Story Unwilling to succumb to the beast within him, Sabrewulf was badly beaten in the KI tournament. Captured by Ultratech, he is driven berserk by their "repairs" and now has only revenge to live for.

   Extended Story KI 2 1996 Sabrewulf's Character Bio Still from Sabrewulf's character bio in KI2 (arcade)

   Defeated early in the KI tournament by his reluctance to unleash the beast within, Sabrewulf was heading home, injured and despairing, when he was caught and beaten by an ignorant, sadistic country lynch mob. Barely alive, he ended up back in the hands of Ultratech who set about making their ungodly ‘repairs’. But the pain, loss and humiliation rapidly drive the Count over the edge: breaking free of the company’s clutches, he lopes back into the world with only revenge to live for.

   Endings Kill Glacius

   With Gargos defeated Sabrewulf pursues his search for a cure. There is nothing left for him in this time, so Sabrewulf grasps the opportunity to return home. Hope has finally vanished and life is emptier than ever. Having still found no cure, his only achievement was a petty revenge.

   Don't Kill Glacius

   With Gargos defeated Sabrewulf pursues his search for a cure. Sabrewulf bitterly regrets leaving alive a member of a race he made his mortal enemy. Bereft of all hope, Sabrewulf finally succumbs to the madness of the beast. All that was once human to him is finally gone.

   Stage Main article: Sabrewulf's Castle Killer Instinct (2013) Saberwolf Laboratory-900x506 Baron Konrad von Sabrewulf's new appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Story Having endured agonizing procedures to remove his freakish cybernetic implants, Sabrewulf feels no closer to reclaiming his humanity. Barely clinging to sanity, he nurses an addiction to ancient medicines and artifacts which seem to slow his descent into savagery.

   Extended Story The Lycanthrope’s Tale:

   Main article: The Lycanthrope's Tale Endings Spare Thunder, ULTRA Fulgore:

   Sabrewulf recognizes another restless spirit in Thunder, who admires the wolf for being one with his spirit guide. Sabrewulf comes to realize he is not a man with the body of a wolf, but a wolf with the heart of a man. He accepts the beast within, and resolves to remain a lone wolf.

   Spare Fulgore, ULTRA Thunder:

   Bloodlust reawakened in combat, Sabrewulf directs his savagery towards the relics and medicines which promised a return to human form. Seeing them as a source of weakness, he smashes them to dust, surrendering his last vestiges of humanity. The Age of the Wolf begins.

   ULTRA Both Thunder and Fulgore:

   A wolf knows only survival, but a man can know victory. Triumphant against every adversary, Sabrewulf feels more human than he has in years. As the moonlight ebbs away, he feels a transformation sweep over him, and begins to wonder if he should put on a shirt.

   Stage Main article: Alchemical Lab Similarity of Interior Castle (KI) and Sabrewulf's Castle (KI2) During an Ultra Combo, an electric orb strikes all the equipment, completely wrecking the laboratory. During the slow music due to characters not moving, his remixed classic theme, "Tooth & Claw" will play.

4. #4Glaciusconstantselective

   Keys: Glacius. · Secondary: Main character morally grey.

   Glacius is an extraterrestrial entity and a signature character of the Killer Instinct series, having been playable in every installment of the franchise to date. A member of an alien species renowned for their potent telekinetic abilities, Glacius was left stranded on Earth and becomes entangled with humanity's affairs after Ultratech manages to steal advanced technology from his crashed vessel.

   In Killer Instinct (1994), Glacius was taken captive by Ultratech and forced to fight for his freedom. In Killer Instinct (2013), he's an interstellar warden who has come to retrieve alien technologies which the peoples of Earth are not deemed ready to peruse. But when humanity comes under assault by the forces of Gargos, Glacius opts to stand with the juvenile species, and attempts to ensure its survival amidst the demonic onslaught.

   Name Glacius Age Unknown Height Variable (commonly 6'3" / 190 cm) Weight Variable (commonly 300 lbs / 136 kg) Race Unknown (extraterrestrial species) Affiliation The Alliance Eagle (protégé) Alignment Neutral (KI 1994 & KI2) Orderly good (KI 2013) Allies Eagle Thunder Night Guard Kim Wu Tusk Aganos Enemies Ultratech Sadira Gargos Kan-Ra Sabrewulf Mira Eyedol Cinder (rivals) Fighting Style Zoning Weapons Cryokinesis Stages Mountain Temple (KI 1994) Spaceship (KI2) Crash Site (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (1994) Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance Of a fairly large stature, the original Glacius also has a bit of a heavier weight for his physique, most likely due to the high density of ice and water that makes up his body. His entire body has ranges of blue and silver. His arms are a light blue and also glow, and his legs are a darker blue than the rest of his body. His torso and head are silver and white. He has no ears, and his eyes are a dark blue with a black ring around them. No mouth or nose can be readily discerned, but upon closer inspection, it seems as if the white ice around his face could be a type of mask. If not, it is still possible that he has a mouth under the icicles on the front of his face.

   Glaciuscoldencounter ♫ A Close Encounter of the Cold Kind ♫

   In Killer Instinct 2, although the Glacius featured is a different member of the original's species, his appearance has only minor changes. More of his dark blue skin can be seen from under the white ice, and his eyes are in more of a glare than a blank stare. He seems to be a bit larger than his previous form, and instead of having five fingers, he now has three, and his feet also have three appendages instead of coming to a boot tip.

   In Killer Instinct (2013), Glacius has undergone a dramatic change in physical appearance. While still humanoid, his body is much more alien-like in appearance, with his limbs being thinner and his head now longer, shaped with mandibles. His inner body is wiry and almost insectoid, but it is coated in a thick layer of ice that resembles the muscle mass of a human being. He also lacks the smooth surface he had from the original game and instead has jagged, ice-like crystals emerging from various points along his body. He now has four fingers (two fingers and two thumbs) on each hand and only two toes on each foot. He retains his green eyes from KI2/Gold, although they look much more reptilian in nature.

   Glacius's retro costume closely mirrors his appearance from Killer Instinct 2, although he still has four fingers and two toes from his default KI 2013 appearance.

   Personality “

   The alien Glacius is driven by chivalry to protect a young species with potential for greatness.

   „

   — Glacius' story mode description

   Glacius is a valiant and powerful alien entity that functions as a galactic marshal, upholding the tenets of universal law, order and justice across entire worlds. His mission on Earth initially was to recover hazardous technology that had been taken from his vessel by Ultratech, but after its successful retrieval he remains on the planet to aid the human race in its desperate struggle for survival against the demonic warlord Gargos.

   Glaciuscoldjustice Justice has to be cold

   As soon as Glacius assesses the situation on Earth to determine the cause of the dark events unfolding there - and to identify the culprits responsible - he notes Ultratech’s exploitation of our world; especially Project Cinder, which used his DNA to create a dangerous force that spat in the face of Glacius' entire species. The trail of evidence leads him to conclude that humanity no longer is in control of its own destiny, but is subject to an artificial superintelligence which Ultratech reverse engineered from the technology of his race's own ships...

   Abilities Glacius' "body" consists almost entirely of ice and water, or a strange state in between them unknown to Earth sciences, as he's capable of morphing into radically different shapes and sizes by using an ability akin to cryokinesis. This includes the ability to liquidize himself into a puddle to move quickly across any surface or become virtually impervious to harm, and morphing his tactile organs into powerful make-shift weaponry. He has also been observed to form massive spiked balls of hail from the surrounding moisture in the air.

   In Killer Instinct (2013), it is revealed that Glacius is a member of an alien species of powerful telepaths who can adapt to any environment (lava, earth, metal, water, ice, etc.) by bending the molecular structure of the elements to their will; thereby encasing themselves in a wide variety of protective shells (akin to a thick layer of body armor) taken directly from their surroundings. This trait renders Glacius the perfect survivalist as well as a uniquely potent living weapon; well-suited for the tasks of an interstellar law enforcer.

   Killer Instinct (1994) Glaciusvictoryki94 Glacius' original appearance in Killer Instinct (1994)

   Story Glacius is an alien being from a distant planet. When his spaceship crash landed on Earth, he was captured by Ultratech. Hoping to prove these alien beings to be inferior, Ultratech forces him to fight for his life in the Killer Instinct tournament.

   Extended Story Wandering the galaxy in search of new life, a curious Glacius skims too close to the Earth and, sucked in by its gravitational field, crashlands deep in the heart of a snow-bound mountain range. Groggy but counting himself lucky to be alive, he surveys the damage and sets out in the hope of finding the parts he needs. The history books of Glacius' race warn of the humans' unreasoning brutality, but surely they exaggerate? Unfortunately, the alien will soon have time to regret his trusting nature when Ultratech capture him for use in their own unique brand of 'scientific research'.

   Ending After escaping from the grasp of Ultratech, Glacius finally returns to the site of his crashed spaceship. With the advanced technology present at Ultratech, Glacius takes the materials he needs and repairs his damaged ship. With memories of the evil he faced there fading slowly, Glacius begins the long and arduous trip back to his homeworld.

   Stage Main article: Mountain Temple Main article: Mountain Shrine Killer Instinct 2 Story Frosty Fighting - Glacius Glacius as he appears in Killer Instinct 2 (1996)

   Glacius Classic Costume - Render Glacius' retro appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Two Millennia from now a captured relative earns freedom by slaying a fire being and escaping home. But now in the past a distress call has been answered. Glacius must free his stranded kin.

   Extended Story The ordeals of this alien ambassador explain why his race made a point of avoiding contact with us until his descendant was forced to crash-land on our world 2000 years later. Sent to Earth by his race in search of a scout party long since lost, Glacius soon found himself imprisoned by the surviving followers of Gargos. In the chaos caused by the arrival of warriors from the far future and their demonic foe, he seizes the opportunity to escape his captors and battle his way to freedom.

   Endings Kill Sabrewulf and expose the well on Sabrewulf's stage:

   With Gargos defeated, Glacius starts the long search for his lost comrades. Returning to a well hidden place previously discovered, Glacius is reunited with the captured members of his race. Freeing his captured comrades, Glacius leads them back to his ship, and onto their homeworld. The rescue mission has been a total success. Don't kill Sabrewulf and expose the well on Sabrewulf's stage:

   With Gargos defeated, Glacius starts the long search for his lost comrades. Returning to a well hidden place previously discovered, Glacius is reunited with the captured members of his race. But he has been careless, a spared enemy has tracked him with only revenge in mind. His joy at finding his comrades is short lived. Don't kill Sabrewulf but do not expose the well on Sabrewulf's stage:

   With Gargos defeated, Glacius starts the long search for his lost comrades. Although victorious, Glacius still has no idea where his captured friends are. Frustrated, he resigns himself to a long trip home alone... But the plight of Sabrewulf prompts Glacius to help him find a cure - and in return, the werewolf agrees to help find his captured friends. Kill Sabrewulf but do not expose the well on Sabrewulf's stage:

   With Gargos defeated, Glacius starts the long search for his lost comrades. Although victorious, Glacius still has no idea where his captured friends are. Frustrated, he resigns himself to a long trip home alone... The consolation that he himself has survived is not enough. Leaving Earth, the victory is hollow. His mission is a failure and his people remain lost. Stage Main article: Spaceship Killer Instinct (2013) SZSuAL Glacius' new appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Story Honor-driven Glacius has returned to Earth as protector against misuse of technology he was forced to leave behind after his last journey. Finding his ship’s power core stolen, Glacius is determined to locate the thief and undo any damage caused by his abandoned tech.

   Extended Story The Ice-man Cometh:

   Main article: The Ice-man Cometh Endings Spare Sadira, ULTRA Fulgore:

   Glacius has defeated all who have come into contact with his technology, removing any evidence of his presence. Ever vigilant, the alien continues on his journey, knowing the influence of his lost technology continues to spread, and determined to repair the damage at all costs.

   Spare Fulgore, ULTRA Sadira:

   As Sadira collapses in defeat, she sends a signal to activate Glacius' lost power core. Paired with an Ultratech device, the searing energy of the core opens a dimensional rift. Through ragged breathes, Sadira murmurs the words, "My mission is complete. The path is open."

   ULTRA Both Sadira and Fulgore:

   Convinced of the danger posed by Earth's inhabitants, Glacius evacuates the planet. He triggers a self-destruct signal to the lost tech, setting off an explosion that decimates the earth. In his hearts, Glacius knows he made the only possible decision.

   Shadow Lords To be added...

   Stage Crash Site Glacius his Crash Site stage in KI (2013)

   Main article: Crash Site During an Ultra Combo, the crashed spaceship begins to start up, causing the snow to be blown heavily from the spaceship.

5. #5Thunderconstantselective

   Keys: Thunder. · Secondary: Main character good.

   Thunder (real name Hinnamatoom, formerly known in the original universe as Chief Thunder) is a traditional Native American Nez Percé tribal warrior, and a playable character in both Killer Instinct (1994) and Killer Instinct (2013). He is the older brother of Eagle.

   Name hinmatoom Age 42 (KI1) 47 (KI 2013) Family Eagle (younger brother) Height 6'4" / 193 cm Weight 295 lbs / 133 kg Race Human Affiliation The Alliance Night Guard (prospective member) Ultratech (temporary) Alignment Orderly Good Allies Eagle (younger brother) Aganos Glacius Night Guard Tusk Kim Wu (Shin) Hisako ARIA (temporarily) Enemies Ultratech Gargos Eyedol Kan-Ra Mira Fighting Style Grappler Weapons Tomahawks Stages Canyon (KI) Devil's Landing (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance In the original Killer Instinct (1994), Thunder appears as a large Native American who is bare-chested and wears a pair of camo pants, green boots and gray gloves. He has black warpaint around his eyes, black tattoo lines along his shoulders, a shaved head with a feather mohawk headpiece and ear piercings. He carries two tomahawks in battle.

   In Killer Instinct (2013), Thunder received a significant overhaul along with a more accurate Nez Percé tribal identity. Still bare-chested, but no longer wearing gloves and lacking his original mohawk, he now has warpaint done in the style of a crow, with white paint adorning his hands and upper arms, along with parts of his face and neck. His face is covered in black, yellow, and white warpaint, almost completely obscuring its skin. He wears a feathered war bonnet and a Nez Percé bear claw necklace, desert-colored pants with two interlocked belts, shin-guards, and combat boots. Thunder's tomahawks now are handmade and more traditional compared to his original ones.

   Maxresdefault (4) Traditional warrior of the Nez Percé

   Thunder's "retro costume" wears a black leather vest with several logo patches such as KI, Rareware and Route 66 and also has large Killer Instinct logo at the back, he wears blue jeans and a brown shoes. He has brown hair braided in ponytail and a blue bandana.

   In his Legend of Thunder costume, he received a more traditional look (contrasting his 2013 default outfit) that truly befits Thunder's Nez Percé tribal identity.[1] He wears brown buckskin pants with a color pallete of pink and green geometric patterns at each side, a gray leather belt with a red buckle, a red loincloth with white patterns below and a pair of brown shoes. He also wears two leather arm braces and a stone necklace. His headdress is removed, so he now sports a long pompadour hairstyle with braids (which he had in his default appearance) and has black warface paint only around his eyes similar to the first game. His pair of tomahawks now have pointy tips.[2]

   Personality “

   Tormented by the death of his brother, Thunder is an honorable warrior who respects tradition and fights from his heart.

   „

   — Thunder's story mode description

   Thunder is a man of loyal heart who remains devoted to his family and his heritage, easily seen in his traditional Nez Percé battle attire. He mainly speaks in his native language of Niimi'ipuutímt out of preference, though he does know English. His main goal is to find his brother tipyeléhne, also known as Eagle, who was kidnapped by Ultratech years ago. Thunder has learned from Orchid that Eagle was used in the creation of the Fulgore Mk. III, and since then he has fought against Ultratech so that he may find the Mk. III prototype and hopefully his brother as well. Thunder also maintains a strong bond with Aganos, since he was responsible for freeing the golem from Ultratech’s control and both warriors are seeking people of great importance to them. The two have traveled together ever since their first encounter.

   Abilities Thunder is a huge and brutal fighter who has derived most of his fighting style from street fights that occurred on the reserve he grew up on in Idaho, as well as his old football days. He wields his tribe's traditional tomahawks with power and grace. Due to his connection with his raven weyekin he has limited control over lightning, being able to charge his tomahawks or even his own body or head with electricity. His weyekin also allows him to pass through solids by surrounding him with ghostly ravens. In the original Killer Instinct, he could also throw phoenix-shaped fireballs from his tomahawks.

   Killer Instinct Chief-Thunder-killer-instinct-33604258-500-344 Thunder's original appearance in Killer Instinct (1994)

   Thunder Classic Costume - Render hinmatoom's retro costume in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Story Mystical defender of Native Americans. Thunder enters the contest in order to uncover the mystery surrounding his brother's disappearance in the previous year's tournament.

   Extended Story Long months have passed since the previous year's Ultratech tournament, and despite the wide-ranging searches of his tribe's supernatural phoenix allies, the Chief's beloved but overambitious younger brother has failed to return in either triumph or defeat. After much agonising over the matter, and to great protest from his tribesfolk, Thunder decides that he must suspect the worst concerning Eagle's fate, and pacifies his people by nominating himself as avenger. The Chief has no dreams of glory, taking up Ultratech's challenge with nothing but vengeance and a primal justice in mind.

   Ending After discovering the fate of his brother, Thunder contemplates the future and mourns the loss of Eagle but, with his death avenged, the soul of Eagle can finally rest in peace forever. Or can it.....?

   Stage Main article: Canyon Killer Instinct (2013) 1376778843-thunder-mountain Thunder's new appearance for KI (2013)

   Story Unable to let go of his grief and consumed by the mysteries that still surround the loss of his brother Eagle, hinmatoom (Thunder) strikes an accord with an unfamiliar figure in exchange for recovering Eagle's remains so that he can be given a traditional burial and both can find peace.

   Extended Story Main article: Murder of Crows Endings Spare Orchid, ULTRA Fulgore:

   hinmatoom's victories have not filled the grave on Devil's Throne. His brother's spirit will never rest until his body returns home. Grieving and lost, hinmatoom resolves to "walk the Path" of Eagle, knowing it will lead to answers, or death. Thunder will be content either way. Spare Fulgore, ULTRA Orchid:

   A competitor in the first Ultratech tournament, Orchid knows what became for hinmatoom's brother. In defeat she sees a chance to turn hinmatoom into an ally, revealing the truth of Eagle's remains. "There are no remains. There is no body, because Eagle is not dead." ULTRA Orchid and Fulgore:

   Eagle's murder was blamed on a 600-year-old immortal, but he was not dead. Unable to create an artificial intelligence equal to a human fighter, Ultratech sought a "pure fighting spirit" upon which to base a new AI. Ultratech has plundered Eagle's mind to create the ultimate fighter. Novella Chapter 4 — Conflux:

   Main article: Conflux Shadow Lords Info to be added...

   Stage Devils Landing Thunder's new stage of Devil's Landing in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Main article: Devil's Landing Similar to the Canyon Bridge stage (KI). When an Ultra Combo is being performed on this stage, a rain storm first begins, then lightning starts to strike, and a massive tornado will form in the background.

   Trivia: During the slow music due to characters not moving, his remixed classic theme, "Oh Yeah," will play.

6. #6Sadiraconstantselective

   Keys: Sadira. · Secondary: Main character evil.

   Sadira is the first female antagonist introduced to the series. She is a mysterious female assassin whose allegiance lies with Ultratech, and she was the first completely new character revealed for the first season of Killer Instinct (2013).

   Name Sadira Age Unknown Family The Master (former leader; mentor) (murdered) Height 5'7" / 171 cm Weight Unknown Race Human Affiliation Red Eyes of Rylai Ultratech (formerly) Alignment Evil Allies Red Eyes of Rylai Mira ARIA (formerly) Ultratech (formerly) Omen (presumably) Gargos (presumably) Cinder (formerly) Enemies Jago Orchid Sabrewulf Chief Thunder Glacius Hisako/Shin Hisako Kim Wu Tusk ARIA Cinder Fighting Style Aerial Rushdown Weapons Pair of Bladed Gauntlets w/ Talons Stages Assassin's Cave (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance Sadira is an extremely pale-skinned woman with chest-length black hair and notably unnaturally glowing yellow eyes.

   She wears a mulberry-colored outfit with a hood and a decorative mask. She appears to be wearing ripped stockings on her legs. In general, her clothing appears to be of a Persian or Arabian design, perhaps hinting at her nationality. She has bladed gauntlets with two talons protruding from the knuckles.

   Sadira's Retro Costume wears a red corset with yellow and pink accents along with red long sleeve shear from the inside. She also wears red stockings, a white boots and a short red gathered skirt. She sports a periwinkle unkempt bob cut hair and a black eyeliner. Her pair of bladed gauntlets consist of red blades and has a shear gloves.

   Personality “

   As lethal as she is intelligent, Sadira studies her foes for weaknesses and strikes only when victory is assured.

   „

   — Sadira's story mode description

   Sadira is a ruthless killer who delights in seeing her targets in pain, showing a clear sadistic streak in the way she taunts them in her native Thai tongue before each battle. She is easily influenced by fame and fortune, striking a deal with Ultratech in order to make the Red Eyes of Rylai the most powerful clan of assassins in the world. She also shows much dishonesty and cunning, having claimed her position in the Red Eyes by murdering her mentor and taking her place - she knows when to stay in line though, as during her service with Ultratech she was very loyal to ARIA and would undertake any order, knowing she was well out of her league with the megacorporation. However, after her ill-fated encounters with Glacius and Hisako she was discharged from ARIA's service and beaten to a pulp by her former comrade, Cinder. Frustrated and seeking revenge, she has been swayed by Gargos' temptations before and has trouble keeping control of her hidden temper.

   Abilities Sadirathrone Sadira is an acrobatic fighter who was trained in muay boran boxing during her time in a refugee camp as a child, battering her opponents with swift strikes from every direction, mainly in the form of kicks. She especially excels in aerial combat, which can easily be seen due to the fact that she was the first character in Killer Instinct to have an air combo mechanic. She also wields bladed arm bracers which she can use to slash opponents, along with a set of throwing knives. When her Master's necklace burrowed into her heart it gave her the ability to create and manipulate spider silk from within her body, letting her summon spiderwebs and attach her throwing knives to long strings of silk.

   Killer Instinct (2013) Story Leading the Red Eyes of Rylai assassins, Sadira has long observed the fighters of previous tournaments. Ordered by a shadowy figure to “prepare the way”, she has chosen this moment to reveal her singular purpose of eliminating all former competitors.

   Extended Story The Widow's Bite:

   Main article: The Widow's Bite Stage Main article: Assassin's Cave During an Ultra Combo, the cave begins to crumble as the nest of rocks fall down, causing a giant tarantula to drop from the top of the cave.

   Trivia: During the slow music due to characters not moving, the samples from the Main Theme will play.

   Endings Spare Jago, ULTRA Fulgore:

   Sadira savors victory against all who opposed her. Glacius' alien power source has been secured and ARIA believes it is strong enough to rip open a path through space itself. What is at the other end of that path, no one can guess.

   Spare Fulgore, ULTRA Jago:

   Secrecy has long been Sadira's greatest weapon, but now, she has been dragged from the shadows to become a puppet for ARIA. She has won riches beyond imagination, but the price of her newfound wealth may be too great, and the ultimate prize too small.

   ULTRA Both Jago and Fulgore:

   Long ago, Sadira abandoned her humanity to an unending quest for wealth and power. Now, allied with ARIA, she has both. Abandoning her life lived in secret, she vows to extend her network of assassins into one that will blanket and terrorize the globe.

7. #7Orchidconstantselective

   Keys: Orchid. · Secondary: Main character good.

   Orchid, also called B. Orchid or the Black Orchid in homage to her dark beauty, is a female playable fighter and a major signature character of the Killer Instinct series, having featured prominently in all titles of the franchise to date. An elite secret agent who boasts mysterious powers, Orchid was dispatched by a shadowy organization to uncover the truth behind Ultratech's activities. In Killer Instinct (2013), she's a rogue counterintelligence operative who wages a vendetta against the megacorporation's CEO, ARIA, and leads a worldwide resistance against Ultratech known as the Disavowed. Along with her half-brother, Jago, Orchid is one of the main protagonists of the Killer Instinct games.

   Name Classified by the United States government Call sign: The Black Orchid Age 23 (KI 1994) 24 (KI2) 32 (KI 2013) Family Jacob (father) Jago (younger half-brother) Height 5'6" / 167 cm (KI 1994) 5'7" / 170 cm (KI2) 5'9" / 175 cm (KI 2013) Weight 125 lbs / 57 kg (KI 1994 & KI2) Unknown (KI 2013) Race Human Affiliation Disavowed Night Guard The Alliance (reluctantly) Alignment Neutral good Allies Jago TJ Combo Eagle Thunder Maya Tusk Kim Wu (Shin) Hisako Aganos Glacius Enemies Ultratech Eyedol Gargos Omen Sadira Sabrewulf Shadow Jago Mira Fighting Style Rushdown Weapons Electrified eskrima sticks (KI 1994 & KI 2013) Electrified tonfas (KI2) Stages Chicago Rooftop (KI 1994) Helipad (KI2) Rebel Outpost (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (1994) Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance In Killer Instinct (1994), B. Orchid is a prime and athletic young woman with tanned skin and raven black hair, who is wearing a green leotard with the word "HOT" written on each side in capital yellow letters. The ends of the leotard show yellow linings around her thighs, and she wears green gloves and high-heeled, ankle-length boots. The boots also have yellow cut-offs, and feature reserve weapons strapped to them. Orchid wears a green and yellow headband and she wields two plasma-based eskrima sticks.

   Killer-instinct-orchid-v0-t6rx3zpt6ge91 B. Orchid's new character model in Killer Instinct (2013)

   In Killer Instinct 2, the Black Orchid receives a pretty noteworthy aesthetic redesign that prominently features a thonged green bodysuit with yellow highlights. This (thonged) bodysuit shows part of her tanned skin through oval-shaped openings on each side of the chest and abdomen, and then cuts off sharply as a "V" shape in between Orchid's (flawless) thighs, unapologetically revealing her (perfectly) voluptuous booty to the world. Her high-heeled boots extend right up to the thighs, and her eskrima sticks are replaced with electrified tonfas. Orchid's hairstyle is also more curly than before, and she wears a pair of large gold earrings.

   In Killer Instinct (2013), B. Orchid's appearance reflects her secretive background in the US special forces while still accentuating her body's top athletic figure. Her iconic yellow headband has nightvision goggles added, and she features a green armored bustier over a white top, green shorts with a belt around them and black cut-off gloves, while on her left upper arm she has a green strap of cloth wrapped around her biceps. Bandages are wrapped around her wrists and a mini-computer is strapped to her right wrist. She wears a single shin-guard on her right knee along with another strap of cloth, and features ankle high, high-heeled combat boots. Orchid again uses her eskrima sticks seen in the original 1994 game.

   Orchid's KI 2013 "retro" costume closely mirrors her 1994 arcade appearance, but does mix in some minor elements from her famous KI2 outfit, such as the high-heeled boots and its set of large gold earrings.

   Personality “

   A devoted soldier driven to obsession, Orchid will never abandon a mission while she lives.

   „

   — Orchid's story mode description

   A steadfast and intrepid servicewoman, B. Orchid's life changed dramatically when she was sent to investigate a RUMINT about the sinister ambitions and sprawling web of influence of the supposedly defunct Ultratech. Quickly uncovering that the notorious megacorporation not only remains active but in fact has never been as powerful, Orchid becomes targeted by Ultratech's enigmatic new CEO, ARIA; after she gathers information which threatens to expose the full extent of the company's stranglehold on governments, mass media, financial institutions and the military-industrial complex.

   Orchidcat Cougars–always watching, waiting for you to let your guard down

   Soon disavowed by her organization and branded a psychotic rogue, the Black Orchid reacts by making Ultratech's smears her own, and establishes an underground network of operatives similarly ruined by the corporation. Bereft of all official support and now living in constant danger, ARIA expected Orchid to falter soon. But the elite secret agent starts to wage a personal vendetta against her instead, and builds up the "Disavowed" into a fully-fledged paramilitary resistance movement, bent on strategically sabotaging ARIA's operations across the globe.

   Pitted in a deadly contest of wills against what often seems an overwhelmingly powerful adversary, Orchid becomes unpredictable, until she is reunited with her long-lost half-brother, Jago; with the siblings resolving to support each other in their struggles, no matter the outcome.

   Abilities & Powers Trained for the entirety of her adult life as a top field agent for covert operations and wetworks by the Special Warfare Department of the US military, the mysterious and beautiful woman known as the Black Orchid combines the qualities of a special forces operative and an assassin, rendering her a deceptively lethal and capable asset. Orchid has been fully instructed in an advanced style of military CQB that emphasizes legwork, grappling and ground control to neutralize marks with quick efficiency; and mixes in forms of crowd control, such as flashbang grenades or stun batons, to disorient and control risky targets while engaging them.

   Because of a classified government experiment performed on her paternal grandmother, the Black Orchid is capable of summoning a cat-like manifestation of pure energy (which she affectionately calls the "firecat"), that obeys her every command and which assaults anything that's threatening her. Orchid has been known to assume these cat-like forms of kinetic energy herself, implying the "firecat" phenomenon in actuality is the extension of her own life force.

   Killer Instinct (1994) Story Kiorchid1994 ♫ Oh baby, she's a killer–such a killer! ♫ (KI, 1994)

   B. Orchid is a secret agent, sent by an unknown group to investigate the mysterious disappearances that surround the Killer Instinct tournament. Her true identity and abilities are shrouded in secrecy.

   Extended Story For many years, Black Orchid has been amongst the code-named elite of a professional spy organization working for the greater good of society. Her past remains hidden, including some things of which even she is unaware; she won't find out for some time yet that Jago is actually her brother. Realizing that clear evidence of Ultratech's crimes and dark ambition is proving impossible to come by, she eventually decides that the only way into the company is also the most dangerous: straight through the open front door. Once her superiors are persuaded of the necessity, she goes ahead and enters the tournament.

   Ending Orchid Classic ♫ Such a feeling–killer feeling... ♫ (Orchid's retro costume in KI 2013)

   Escaping unscathed with vital information about the corrupt future plans of Ultratech, Orchid rushes back to report. Informing her superiors of Ultratech's evil intentions, they can now act in bringing about the destruction of the corruption presiding there.

   Stage Main article: Chicago Rooftop Killer Instinct 2 Story Eyedol’s death by Orchid’s hand freed massive energies, ripping Ultratech back in time. Now 2000 years in the past, Orchid must face a new challenge and an even greater foe.

   Extended Story The lethal secret agent remains as enigmatic as always. Had she been caught and detained in her infiltration of Ultratech, the authorities would eventually have exposed her as a valued asset of an international spy organization. However, Orchid's role in the tournament and ultimate victory over the warlord Eyedol yielded some very unexpected results, leaving not only her but most of Ultratech trapped two millennia in the past with rather more urgent concerns on their hands.

   Endings Referenceorchid ♫ Don't give in to fear–this is all you need to hear! ♫ (KI2, 1996)

   Kill Sabrewulf, don't kill Jago:

   Gargos is defeated. The way stands clear for the forces of good to rid the world of Ultratech. Cursing Orchid as he is dying, Gargos reveals that Jago is her brother and they'd both soon be dead. Separated at birth, the orphaned brother and sister are reunited. A new fighting team has been formed. Kill Sabrewulf and Jago:

   Gargos is defeated. The way stands clear for the forces of good to rid the world of Ultratech. With his dying breath, Gargos curses Orchid to the same fate that had befallen her brother Jago. She returns home, but her victory is hollow. For the rest of her life, she mourns the loss of the brother she never knew. Don't kill Sabrewulf or Jago:

   Gargos is defeated. The way stands clear for the forces of good to rid the world of Ultratech. Cursing Orchid as he is dying, Gargos reveals that Jago is her brother and they'd both soon be dead. Reaching beyond the grave, Gargos possesses Sabrewulf and attacks. But Jago slays the wolf and the siblings return home to a new life. Don't kill Sabrewulf, kill Jago:

   Gargos is defeated. The way stands clear for the forces of good to rid the world of Ultratech. With his dying breath Gargos curses Orchid to the same fate that had befallen her brother Jago, his spirit possessing Sabrewulf in a last desperate act. Gargos attacks. Taken by surprise, Orchid falls and Gargos has his vengeance. KI Gold Ending:

   Amazed that her victory in the 1st tournament hadn't destroyed Ultratech, Orchid returned, but this time there can be no doubt, Ultratech has been destroyed, good has triumphed. But, in her heart Orchid knows this is not the last time she will be needed, for wherever there is good, evil must also exist, it is only a matter of time before she must return. Stage Main article: Helipad Killer Instinct (2013) 2mrw86q ♫ Listen this is war–you are gonna hit the floor! ♫ (KI, 2013)

   Story Paranoid, unstable, and disavowed from her agency, Orchid is determined to carry out her crusade against the dismantled organization, Ultratech. In war-torn Eastern Europe, she sets out to build an underground network that will prove Ultratech is still active.

   Extended Story The Firecat’s Summoning:

   Main article: The Firecat's Summoning Endings Spare Sadira, ULTRA Fulgore:

   Gasping and defeated, Sadira reveals the identity of the one who sanctioned her: ARIA leads a reborn Ultratech. With renewed purpose, Orchid becomes a mercenary angel of vengeance, bent on burning Ultratech to the ground. Spare Fulgore, ULTRA Sadira:

   Branded a rogue and psychotic, Orchid leaves behind a wake of death and terror in her single-minded campaign against Ultratech. As others are drawn to her cause, Orchid's network becomes an increasingly unstable and deadly global force to be reckoned with. ULTRA Both Sadira and Fulgore:

   With only personal conviction to maintain her crusade against Ultratech, Orchid nearly falters-- until she is again reunited with her brother, Jago. Each grappling with inner demons, they are strengthened by mutual cooperation, resolved to aid each other to the end. Shadow Lords Loose Ends (before fighting Sadira)

   Orchid has never been one to leave things half-done, and finishing off Ultratech's assassin is an itch she's been waiting to scratch for far too long. An Uneasy Alliance (before fighting ARIA)

   The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as the old saying goes. But when it comes to ARIA and the Ultratech empire, Orchid is willing to make an exception - just this once. Stage Orchid Wallpaper 1920x1080-1 Orchid in her new Rebel Outpost stage for Killer Instinct (2013)

   Main article: Rebel Outpost The rebel outpost is similar in theme to B. Orchid's Helipad stage from Killer Instinct 2. During an Ultra Combo, the apartment building in the background will be destroyed by army helicopters, who demolish it with a missile barrage. If both characters remain idle on this stage for a while, a remix of Orchid's classic theme, "K.I. Feeling", will begin to play in the background.

8. #8Spinalconstantselective

   Keys: Spinal. · Secondary: Main character evil.

   Spinal is a reanimated skeleton and the restless remains of an ancient warrior. One of the signature characters of the Killer Instinct franchise, he's been playable in each installment of the series since his debut in the original arcade game Killer Instinct (1994). A successful product of Ultratech's cell regeneration experiments, in Killer Instinct (2013) Spinal is a cursed pirate whose soul has become bound to a mysterious artifact known as the Mask of the Ancients.

   Name Spinal Age 2650+ (KI) 651 (KI2) 660+ (KI 2013) Height 5'6" / 169 cm Weight 120 lbs / 54 kg Race Reanimated Skeleton Affiliation Ultratech The Alliance Alignment Neutral / Evil Allies Kan-Ra (ancient co-conspirator) Ultratech Gargos (resurrected servant) ARIA (During Tournament) Enemies Sabrewulf Kan-Ra Night Guard Thunder Aganos Kim Wu Tusk Gargos Eyedol Fighting Style Projectile Rushdown Weapons Cutlass Buckler Shield (KI 1 & 2) Kraken Shield (KI 2013) Stages Spinal's Rooftop (KI) Ship (KI2) Spinal's Ship (alternate stage, KI2) Shipwreck Shore (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance In Killer Instinct (1994), Spinal was a simple skeleton wielding a curved cutlass and buckler shield, spiked gauntlets on his arms, a red bandanna around his skull and hooped earrings dangling from the spots where his ears should be. He has two, glowing, red orbs for eyes.

   In Killer Instinct 2/Gold, the ancient Spinal is virtually identical to the one in the future, though he wears a spiked belt and metallic kilt around his waist as well as the previous items.

   In Killer Instinct (2013), Spinal receives a large overhaul to his appearance, accenting the pirate theme of the character. He retains his red bandanna, and now wears scraps of clothing, such as a kilt and gauntlets, while having several ropes wrapped around his body to hold the broken steering wheel of a pirate ship around his back in place, buckled boots on both his feet and a large belt around his waist. He retains his cutlass but has traded his buckler shield in for a larger, seemingly-living, magical shield with the face and tentacles of a kraken adorned on the front, with glowing green runes etched on the sides of it. Initially his eyes were green, but fan outcry caused them to be changed to their traditional red hue.

   Spinal's retro costume mirrors his original KI1 appearance, though his curved cutlass and his buckle shield has a different design.

   Personality “

   An undead pirate with an appetite for mischief, Spinal is often found between the Devil and the deep blue sea.

   „

   — Spinal's story mode description

   Spinal Victory Ever wonder what a few centuries cursed at sea will do to you?

   Spinal is maniacal, having been driven utterly insane by his curse over the hundreds (if not thousands) of years that have passed since his death. He cackles with mad glee in the midst of battle, and seems to enjoy the carnage to a disturbing extent. He no longer speaks in any human language, and has become obsessed with finding the Mask of the Ancients; a mysterious artifact to which his soul is bound. Upon finally locating the Mask in a bid to regain his freedom, he finds it drained of most of its powers. Going berserk, the undead pirate embarks on a rampage to find the culprit.

   Powers & Abilities A highly skilled swordsman, Spinal appears to have retained all the finesse with a sword and shield that he had in his previous life. He also possesses many unearthly abilities which are steeped in the knowledge of the dead, such as psychokinesis, the summoning of ghostly skulls, and the manipulation of ethereal arms. He can absorb projectiles into his shield, then convert them into his own attacks.

   Killer Instinct Spinal-ki1-concept3 Spinal's original appearance in Killer Instinct (1994)

   Spinalretro Spinal's retro appearance in Killer Instinct (2013), featuring fellow classic character Sabrewulf

   Story Spinal's origin is a closely-guarded secret of Ultratech. A secret branch of the corporation, using a variety of special techniques, have succeeded in reviving an ancient warrior. With only the vaguest memories of his past life, Spinal knows how to do only one thing: fight!

   Extended A legendary warrior over 2000 years ago, the thing now known as Spinal has been torn from the peace of death by Ultratech's cell regeneration experiments. Trapped in the new world, he has no choice but to obey orders despite his reluctance, and to make things worse, he begins to suffer tormenting flashbacks to the ancient life he can never quite remember. After the awe and wonder he inspired when first unveiled to the public this year, Spinal finds himself in the shadow of Ultratech's latest creations (Fulgore, Riptor, etc.) and, filled with resentment, he sets out to prove his worth.

   Ending Tired of constantly being surrounded by death and destruction, Spinal decides on a career break. Although nominated for an Oscar for his first film, Spinal still has great difficulty finding roles that have meat to them.

   Killer Instinct 2 Ki2 spinal render2 Spinal's look in Killer Instinct 2 (1996, arcade)

   Story Although destroyed by Thunder in the present, a younger Spinal still exists in the past. Resurrected by Gargos and forced to serve him, he goes up against the tyrant to win his freedom.

   Extended Story He may have been destroyed by Thunder in the present, but back in the past Spinal is still undead and kicking thanks to the necromantic powers of Gargos which have torn him from the grave. A savage warrior and faithful right-hand man to the Warlord in life, Spinal remains a formidable opponent – but now bears a terrible grudge against the being who would deny him the peace of eternal sleep. Filled with resentment, he fights to avenge himself and hopefully, as a result, return to his well-earned rest.

   Endings Kill Kim Wu Freed of the chains of slavery, Spinal relishes his freedom. Unable to recover the artifact that summoned him, Spinal contemplates his future. Consultation with his ancestors offers Spinal no guidance. Sadly, he resigns himself to an eternity alone and without purpose.

   Don't Kill Kim Wu Freed of the chains of slavery, Spinal relishes his freedom. Unable to recover the artifact that summoned him, Spinal contemplates his future. Lost, he goes to consult with his ancestors. During the ceremony, he learns one important lesson: never leave your enemies alive.

   Killer Instinct (2013) Spinal Render Spinal's new appearance for Killer Instinct (2013)

   Spinal was revealed on Halloween 2013 at the end of Orchid's trailer, and was set to be available in January 2014 in the launch trailer.

   Story Awakened after centuries, and under the control of an ancient artifact, Spinal’s sole quest is to find the Mask of the Ancients. The relic was used to give him life and bind him to this world. Spinal’s hope is that once it is in his possession, it will grant him freedom.

   Extended Story The Quest of the Searing Skull:

   Main article: The Quest of the Searing Skull Stage Spinal laugh Spinal in his new Shipwreck Shore background stage for KI (2013)

   Main article: Shipwreck Shore Similar to the Ship stage (KI2)): The shores of sorrow were to be the final resting place of countless vessels that were victims to Spinal and his pursuit across seven seas to regain of some artifact of power. The Shipwreck Cove is a graveyard of souls and broken hulls that have accumulated over the years and its new home of creatures and kraken of the waves.

   During an Ultra Combo, a kraken's tentacles will grab the wrecked ship in the background, then smash it in half, and drags it into the depths of the wasted ocean.

   Trivia: During the slow music due to characters not moving, his remixed classic theme, "Ya Ha Haa" will play.

   Endings Spare Sabrewulf, ULTRA Fulgore:

   Though Sabrewulf manages to escape, Spinal succeeds in recovering the Mask of the Ancients. Returning to his ancient lair, Spinal destroys the mask, freeing his soul forever. Peace washes over Spinal, and he joins his ghostly crew, vanishing with the outgoing tide.

   Spare Fulgore, ULTRA Sabrewulf:

   Spinalsupreme It's all relative

   Spinal defeats Sabrewulf, only to discover control of his body is no longer his own. He struggles to break free, but is powerless against an unseen force, a chilling voice gloats, "An immortal warrior? I do believe I'll have a good use for you..."

   ULTRA both Sabrewulf and Fulgore:

   Triumphant against all who stood in his way of his quest for freedom, Spinal's prize is finally within reach. Savoring his victories, eternal rest had lost much of its appeal. Spinal decides there will be enough time for peace--for now, wanderlust, adventure, and freedom are enough.

9. #9Fulgoreconstantselective

   Keys: Fulgore. · Secondary: Main character.

   Fulgore is a highly advanced heavy assault cyborg that is being mass-produced by Ultratech. The world's first fully artificial soldier, Fulgore is one of the most iconic characters of the Killer Instinct franchise. It made its debut in Killer Instinct (1994) as a playable character as well as the penultimate boss before Eyedol, and has remained playable throughout all Killer Instinct games since. Fulgore represents a "Shotokan" character; utilizing zoning and close quarters combat in a way that's easy to use but difficult to master.

   Name Fulgore Mark I (KI 1994) Fulgore Mark II (KI2) Fulgore Mark III (KI 2013) Age 1 (KI 1994) Unknown (KI2) 1 (KI 2013) Family Kilgore (predecessor unit) Height 6'5" / 196 cm Weight 560 lbs / 254 kg Race Cyborg Affiliation Ultratech The Alliance Alignment Not applicable Allies Ultratech Enemies Thunder Night Guard Disavowed Eagle Glacius Tusk Kim Wu Aganos Sabrewulf Hisako Eyedol Gargos Fighting Style Balanced Weapons Plasma Blades Laser Miniaturized Nuclear Core Stages Industrial Warehouse (KI 1994) Museum (KI2) Ultratech Industries (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

   Biography Appearance Fulgore originally appeared in Killer Instinct (1994) as the Mark 01 prototype model. Its design appears inspired by a fully-armored medieval knight; with the head resembling a heaume and its glowing red eyes slanted into a death glare. Its most conspicuous knight-like feature is the orange, plume-like extension protruding from the helmet's back, as seen in many medieval knights' plumed helmets. Fulgore's frame is designed to effectively mimic the natural motions of a humanoid anatomy, and it has random circuitry and electrical tubing showing through its chasis.

   Fulgore received a slight design overhaul in Killer Instinct 2 with the activation of the experimental Mark 02 model. The Mark 02 mostly retains the original design, though its frame appears more streamlined and less bulky than that of its predecessor; with streaks of metallic blue lining the arms, torso and legs. Yellow highlights and designs are also present on its chest plates, and its metallic blades have been infused with superheated plasma.

   Fulgoreoptimum In Killer Instinct (2013), Fulgore receives a major design overhaul, appearing as the formidable Mark 03 model. Its face appears somewhat sleeker, but is mostly identical to its past iterations. Its frame however is more mechanical than previous models, with joints, gears, circuitry, wires, and tubes being exposed along its entire body, and each limb is powered by its own internal thruster to greatly increase both mobility and impact force. The Mark 03's mass has been unevenly distributed, having thinner legs and a larger chest and arms, which results in an intentional instability in its design that allows for a greater range of burst movements. Its chest plates can open themselves, exposing a miniaturized nuclear reactor core and showing a label which reads "Mark 03". The Mark 03 retains the superheated plasma blades featured by the experimental Mark 02 model, but they are noticeably longer & sharper in their design; having been specialized for lethal close quarter combat techniques that involve stabbing & impaling a target.

   Fulgore's retro costume largely mirrors the original Mark 01 and Mark 02 models, except that it appears to be lighter in overall weight and shows a wider helmet structure.

   Personality “

   A killing machine that executes each action with perfect efficiency.

   „

   — Fulgore's story mode description

   Throughout the series, Fulgore is what it is programmed to be: a cold and heartless killing machine that follows orders and directives without question and finishes its opponents with deadly accuracy. With each new upgrades and models, Fulgore quickly evolves into a razor-sharp predator that proves a difficult challenge for anyone standing in Ultratech's way, as shown in KI2 with its one-track objective to kill Jago. It normally shows no signs of emotion or personality whatsoever. In the rebooted universe however, occasionally the soul of Eagle will override the new Mk. III's programming, allowing it to think, feel, plan, and even show mercy. For example, although it not knew why, it has spared Orchid’s life multiple times after bringing her to the brink of death (ex. first Arcade Mode ending, Shadow Lords cinematic, Killer Instinct Novella).

   Abilities While there have been several different Fulgore designs created by Ultratech, they all carry similar weaponry and fighting styles. Besides advanced hand-to-hand and close combat techniques, impressive athletics, and attacks with its arm-mounted blades, Fulgore also uses a variety of energy-based weaponry. These include firing concentrated lasers from its eyes, emitting energy bursts from its superheated plasma blades, a reflective barrier, localized teleportation abilities, and some form of cloaking device. A new addition to the Type-03 model of Killer Instinct (2013) is its nuclear reactor discharge. Fulgore can gradually store power by standing back and charging the exposed core inside of its chest. A powerful and directed energy beam can then be unleashed from the nuclear reactor core to devastating effect.

   Killer Instinct Fulgoreki94 Fulgore's original prototype "Mark 01" model in Killer Instinct (1994)

   Fulgore Classic Costume - Render Fulgore's "retro" costume in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Story A prototype cybernetic soldier developed by Ultratech, Fulgore was entered into the Killer Instinct tournament as a final test of its combat capabilities. Once its abilities are proven, mass production will begin.

   Extended Story One of Ultratech's latest creations and possibly the most dangerous to date, Fulgore is the first in a planned series of cybersoldiers boasting state-of-the-art armouries, worked at feverishly over the last few years by a particularly erratic Ultratech genius and his team of Asian engineers. Dark rumours abound as to where the prototype's human parts originated - the kind of rumours nobody dares voice. The rumors say the human parts originated from a human organ harvesting operation based in Moscow. Before the Fulgore Mk.I model is even finished, the scientists are already working on an upgrade: and to prove the prototype's ultimate worth, it is entered into the tournament with orders to destroy all opposition.

   Stage: Industrial Warehouse

   Ending The combat test of the Fulgore series assault cyborg has been a success. Mass production can now take place. After years of research, a weapon of awesome power is in the hands of Ultratech. The dawn of a robot controlled empire will soon begin. The first prototype model, Fulgore 1, is deactivated and placed in a museum. The only humans left to view it are now slaves.

   Killer Instinct 2 Fulgoreki2 Fulgore's experimental "Mark 02" model in Killer Instinct 2 (arcade, 1996)

   Story The advanced and deadlier successor to the original Fulgore cyborg destroyed by Jago. Activated after the time jump, its final Ultratech commands are executed... find Jago and kill him.

   Extended Story Even before the Mk. I prototype in the vastly expensive Fulgore project was completed, the scientists at Ultratech were working frenziedly on an updated version. When the original met its match at the hands of Jago, its creator was enraged and set about beating a single directive into the Mk. II’s circuitry, turning it into a single-minded predator and an even more deadly foe than its predecessor. Unfortunately for Jago, not even the timejump has the power to stop it now.

   Stage: Museum

   Endings Kill Jago & Orchid

   Defeating Gargos has opened the way towards a new and more Robot controlled Ultratech. Fulgore's program has run its course. The vengeance of Ultratech is complete with the death of Jago. All of Ultratech's enemies have fallen. Now none stand in the way of their deadliest weapon. Bent on armageddon, Fulgore builds his robotic army. A doomed Earth will soon fall to a merciless enemy.

   Kill Jago, Don't Kill Orchid

   Defeating Gargos has opened the way towards a new and more Robot controlled Ultratech. Fulgore's program has run its course. The vengeance of Ultratech is complete with the death of Jago. But other spared enemies lie in wait, eager to grasp vengeance and finish it once and for all. Although Fulgore rebuilds Ultratech, Orchid takes a warning to the future. A deadly strike by agents soon ends the Ultratech threat forever.

   Kill Orchid, Don't Kill Jago

   Defeating Gargos has opened the way towards a new and more robot controlled Ultratech. Fulgore's task lies incomplete and his deadly nemesis is still alive. The error of sparing his nemesis is soon apparent. Jago tracks down Fulgore for a final confrontation. Building modes of cyborgs, Fulgore fights an epic battle against the army raised by his nemesis. A final epic confrontation is inevitable. The fate of the world rests on the outcome...

   Don't kill Jago or Orchid

   Defeating Gargos has opened the way towards a new and more Robot controlled Ultratech. Fulgore's task lies incomplete and his deadly nemesis is still alive. The combined might of Jago and Orchid assails Fulgore. The price of failure is a high one. Fulgore's failure and destruction at the hands of Jago and Orchid has sealed the fate of Ultratech.

   Killer Instinct (2013) Fulgore036 Fulgore's top-of-the-line "Mark 03" model in Killer Instinct (2013)

   Story Protocols reactivated. Enhanced system bootstrap complete. A new Fulgore prototype is online, with a singular directive: ELIMINATE ENEMIES OF ULTRATECH. However, the mind of the machine is different. It plans. It feels. It is aware. It is somehow... human.

   Extended Story "Fulgore Mark 03 Field Manual-L": HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL

   Main article: Fulgore Mark 03 Field Manual-L Moveset Reactor Gauge: (Season 2) Fulgore has a 10 piece meter as his super gauge which replaces the Shadow Meter. Fulgore will gain a piece of meter over time as his reactor fills a small meter above his reactor gauge. When this meter is full, a pip of meter is earned. The meter speeds up whenever he is attacking the opponent but slows down when he is not attacking or is using some of his energy based special attacks. He can also manually gain pips of meter through a command. A pip of meter can be spent to cancel a special move with another special move. Four pips are spent when performing a Shadow Move or a Shadow Counter. When the reactor meter has four green pips, his forward movement is improved, when he gains four yellow pips, his backwards movement is improved and when his meter is full, Fulgore's dashes are improved.

   Instinct Mode - Devastation Beam: (Season 2) Fulgore activates his instinct, causing his Reactor Gauge to gain tics at full speed. After the Reactor Meter is full, Fulgore can fire a massive laser beam from his chest which can cause upwards of 40% damage. Following a Season 2 patch, the beam will inflict some Potential Damage (even when blocked) and during Instinct Mode, repeating the Instinct command will allow Fulgore to manually add a single tic to his Reactor Gauge (similar to the Season 1 charging mechanic).

   Combo Trait - Auto-Triples: Fulgore can perform three hits for his auto-double by holding down the button he uses for that double. If the third hit connects without being broken, Fulgore gains a tic of meter for his Reactor Guage. This cannot be done with manuals.

   Command Attacks:

   Gravity Strike: Axis Slash: Throw: Special Moves:

   Blade Dash: Dashes at the opponent and jams his plasma claw into him/her. Eye Laser: Shoots lasers from his eyes. Energy Bolt: Fires energy bolts from plasma claws. Medium fires two, and Heavy fires three. Plasma Slice: Plasmaport: Teleports Charge Reactor: Shadow Moves:

   Shadow Blade Dash: Shadow Eye Laser: Shadow Laser Barrage: Shadow Energy Bolt: Shadow Plasmaport: Devastation Beam: Combo Openers:

   Blade Dash: Shadow Blade Dash: Eye Laser: Shadow Plasmaport: Combo Linkers:

   Blade Dash: Eye Laser: Shadow Eye Laser: Shadow Blade Dash: Shadow Plasmaport: Combo Enders:

   Blade Dash: Eye Laser: Plasma Slice: Energy Bolt: Shadow Plasma Slice: Shadow Energy Bolt: Ultra Combo Hits: 23 Hits

   ULTIMATE COMBO

   Fulgore types on its arm, then kicks its defeated opponent at a far distance; then it flies into the air, open its chest, and charges up to the maximum to deliver a massive Devestation Beam down towards its victim, and the victim disintegrates causing the screen to go white due to the overheat of the Devastation Beam; Fulgore then lands back to the ground and stands at its position victorious. Stage Fulgore Wallpaper 1920x1080-1 Fulgore in its new Ultratech Industries stage (KI 2013)

   Main article: Ultratech Industries (Similarity of both Industrial Warehouse (KI) and Museum (KI2))

   During an Ultra Combo, a retort in the background will explode, making an orb-like shield and becomes magnetic causing some metallic items to float and to be sucked into the magnetic fiery retort, which causes it to become distorted.

   Endings Kill Fulgore, Don't Kill Orchid

   SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. KILLING BLOW ABORTED. How can a machine know mercy? Fulgore cannot ignore his imperative to destroy but human "memories" interfere with his machine logic. Unable to digest the echoes of a fighting spirit, Fulgore attempts to process his true nature.

   Kill Orchid, Don't Kill Fulgore

   PROTOTYPE. APPROVED. Echoes of a lost humanity have been purged from Fulgore's systems. The sum of what remains is a merciless machine, driven to destroy. Without a cycle spared to savor his victories, Fulgore begins a search for his next adversary.

   Kill Orchid & Fulgore

   Thousands of Fulgores have been created, only to be destroyed, remade, and improved upon... But this one is different. Individuality and independence now race through his circuits. Still a killing machine, Fulgore rejects his coded imperatives and ponders his next target.

   Signature Moves Cyber Dash: Fulgore moves at Quick Speed hitting the opponent with his plasma claw. (KI 1,KI 2/Gold) Cyber Upper Cut: Fulgore flies in the air delivering a uppercut using his plasma claw. (KI 1,KI 2/Gold) Eye Laser: Fulgore emits an laser from his eyes. Also can be perform in the air. (KI 2/Gold) CyberPort: Fulgore's body turns black, enabling him reappear in front or behind the opponent. (KI 1,KI 2/Gold). Reflector: Fulgore emits a reflective blue energy shield that surrounds his entire body granting him the ability repel projectiles that are thrown at him. (KI 1,KI 2/Gold). Plasma Storm: Fulgore shoots out a plasma wave projectile from his claws. (KI 1,KI 2/Gold.) Can be done Three times. Electric Spark: Fulgore sends out a short surge from his eyes. (KI 1) No Mercy Moves

   Termination: Fulgore sends out a targeting light. Once it locks on, it obliterate the opponent. (KI 2/Gold) Laser Site: Fulgore laser blasts the opponent to death. (KI 1). Machine Morph: Fulgore changes into a battle machine and shoots the opponent repeatedly. (KI 2/Gold). Turret Morph: Fulgore changes his head into a turret-like gun and shoots the opponent repeatedly. (KI 1). Character Relationships Fulgorecharged Ultratech Systems, Model 103

   Jago - Its rival in the original universe, due to the warrior-monk destroying the original Mk. I prototype in the Killer Instinct tournament. Thunder - Its rival, although the Nez Percé warrior soon realizes that the mind of his missing brother Eagle is implanted into one of the units, specifically the current Mk. III. Orchid - Its rival, although in the rebooted universe, it has spared her life on numerous occasions, due to Eagle's consciousness overriding its programming. ARIA - Its creator and leader. Kilgore - Its predecessor unit. Eagle - The Nez Percé fighter was kidnapped by Ultratech, and his mind was used as the basis for the new Mk. III unit, although his consciousness continues to override its programming, making the unit self-aware and somewhat rebellious. Trivia Fulgore is inspired in Baron Karza from Micronauts.[1] The Killer Instinct comics (appendages to the original Killer Instinct's lore) showed Fulgore having a human face behind its chassis, and also implied that the cyborg's internal organs had been illegally "harvested" by Ultratech from somewhere in Moscow, Russia. In Killer Instinct (2013), one of Thunder's endings reveals that Ultratech has plundered the mind of his younger brother, Eagle, in order to create the artificial intelligence needed for the Fulgore Mark 03. The 5th chapter of the Killer Instinct Novella, titled "ARIA For Noomorph", details how ARIA utilized Eagle's brain wave patterns as a base for the cyborg's AI system, transferring them into Ultratech's most advanced Type-03 model. Kevin Bayliss, an artist of the original Killer Instinct, stated in his Twitter hashtag #killerinstinctfacts that Fulgore's sounds were created by mixing synth effects with pig squeals. They explicitly wanted him to not have a human voice, so they settled on robotic screams instead. Fulgore's name comes from the Latin word fulgor, meaning lightning. This is reflected in the electric effects that appear in Fulgore's Eye Laser and Plasmaport. A conceptual field manual for the Fulgore Mk. III was released by Iron Galaxy on the official Killer Instinct website, serving as Fulgore's background story for Killer Instinct (2013). When the player reaches 16+ combo hits with Fulgore, the remixed classic theme of "Museum" will start to play. When both characters are kept idle for a certain amount of time, the remixed classic theme "Full-bore" will begin playing. Fulgore was the last character to be confirmed for Killer Instinct (2013)'s initial Season One cast, and was first revealed in the game's launch trailer (showing only a shadowy robotic frame with glowing red eyes). Originally set to be available by March 2014, Fulgore's release became delayed until April 2014. In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (also made by Rare), Fulgore is referenced through the vehicle part "Fulgore's Fist."

10. #10Shadow Jagoconstantselective

    Keys: Shadow Jago. · Secondary: Evil clone.

    Shadow Jago (often referred to as simply Shago by the fans) is the Omen-possessed form of Jago. Shadow Jago is the hidden boss of Killer Instinct (2013)'s Arcade Mode, being fought at the end of the ladder instead of Fulgore under special conditions.

    Upon initial release, Shadow Jago was a skin for Jago available to players who purchased a Day One 12-month Xbox Live membership. However, this changed thanks to the Killer Instinct Community Fund in 2015. For two weeks, all profits from Killer Instinct were donated to the competitive tournament scene, and upon reaching the goal of $100,000, Shadow Jago received his own unique moveset. His "Real Boy Edition" was updated on December 4th, 2015.

    Name Shadow Jago Age 30 Height 6'1" / 185 cm Weight 205 lbs / 92 kg Race Possessed human Affiliation Shadow Lords Alignment Unwillingly Evil Allies Gargos Omen Enemies Orchid Kim Wu Tusk Eyedol (presumably) Fighting Style Balanced Weapons Broadsword Stages Shadow Tiger's Lair Appears in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance In appearance, Shadow Jago is almost identical to Jago except for a few key changes. His skin is a pale blue, he has pupil-less eyes, has chains in place of rope wrapped around his torso, and various articles of clothing are tattered. His facemask is stylized after a skeletal jaw, and his knee guards more closely resembles skulls than they do tigers. Rather than Jago's scimitar, Shadow Jago wields a serrated, saw-like blade. His visual effects (such as the Shendokuken) are colored purple, blue, and black, as opposed to Jago's previously orange, yellow, and white effects.

    His voice is much more sinister and darker than Jago's, often resorting to deep guttural growls rather than words. Even though his voice is different, both Jagos share the same lines.

    Personality Omenpossession The ♫ nightmare ♫ begins...

    Shadow Jago is a merciless monster who fights without any signs of restraint, bellowing with fury and growling like an animal as he pummels his enemies with a barrage of attacks from all angles. He mindlessly seeks out those who would oppose Gargos so that he may defeat them and transmit their energies to his master. Omen can speak using Shadow Jago as a conduit whenever he chooses, giving him the same cold and cocky attitude Omen normally has.

    Abilities As Shadow Jago, Jago's powers were boosted by Gargos' evil influence. All of his energy attacks became purple in color, and he also gained the ability to teleport in a flash of darkness.

    Story Torn by inner conflict for his past deeds, Jago embraces the Tiger Spirit only to discover it is something much darker. Corrupted by the evil of Gargos, Jago is transformed into Shadow Jago, a dark reflection of the once noble warrior. Driven to conflict, every defeated opponent feeds energy directly to Gargos, drawing him closer to this plane of reality and the eventual destruction of mankind.

    Boss Battle Shadow Jago is not fought in Arcade Mode by conventional means and must be unlocked to fight. In order to fight him, you must see all three endings of a character in Arcade Mode, regardless of difficulty. After doing that, that character (or any other character that has all three endings) must go through Arcade Mode again on at least Hard or higher difficulty. The player must not lose one fight, get two Supreme Victories, Ultra one opponent before the Rival character, and then Ultra the Rival. If the conditions are met, the final fight against Fulgore is skipped and Shadow Jago is fought in the Shadow Tiger's Lair instead.

    This unplayable version of Shadow Jago has been tweaked in a few ways that make him different from the playable "skin version". He utilizes the move Ninja Slide from Jago in Killer Instinct 2, which allows him to slide across the floor to attack and, if successful, end up on the opposite side of his opponent. Shadow Jago also utilizes a brand new dive kick, later to be known as Dark Stalking. He can throw two Shendokukens at once, rather than just one. He also has buffed stats, including super armor on some moves, and can finish you off with the game's only Ultimate Combo.

    If Shadow Jago is defeated, a new ending sequence showing a montage of all the characters of Season 1 and ARIA is played, and the stage Shadow Tiger's Lair is unlocked.

    Stage Main article: Shadow Tiger's Lair Similarity of both Tiger Shrine (KI) and Bridge (KI2), but a darker setting

    During an Ultra Combo, the lair will collapse, and the rope that holds the bell in place collapse, causing the bell to crash onto the bridge which leads the entrance to the lair.

    Ultra Combo Hits: 39 Hits

    Quotes “

    I'm afraid your path ends here.

    „

    —as Jago skin.

    Trivia His theme is a heavy metal remix of Jago's theme, including a much faster tempo and death growls instead of traditional chanting. He shares this theme with Omen. In his dynamic theme, a remix of Gargos' theme "Dungeon" will play, while during the idle segment, samples from Jago's classic theme, "Do It Now," will play. While Ryu from Street Fighter is turned into Evil Ryu by the Satsui no Hado, and Jin Kazama from Tekken is turned into Devil Jin by the Devil Gene, Jago is transformed into Shadow Jago by Gargos's corruption through Omen. During the patch 3.5 update, he still has received his own Shadow Skin despite that he is already a Shadow version of Jago. He is the first alternate separate form character to appear, followed by Shin Hisako. He is the first "remix" character to appear, followed by Kilgore (a prototype of Fulgore). Because of this, he will not receive a Retro costume for the foreseeable future. Following the release of Ultimates for 15 characters, Shadow Jago's Ultimate differs from the others such as: His Ultimate can only be executed when the opponent is in Danger state. During his Ultimate, the HUD is still visible. He is the only character who doesn't have an Ultimate icon in the character select screen despite that he has an Ultimate. Has a different fade to black transition in the background. His Ultimate can still be executed during the recapture.

11. #11Ultratechconstantselective

    Keys: Ultratech. · Secondary: Evil company.

    Ultratech (also written as UltraTech) (founded in 1948 by Ryat Adams as the Ultrafine Atomic Technologies Company or the UATC) is a powerful and global megacorporation best known for organizing a sensational, no-holds-barred, fighting tournament called Killer Instinct. Along with the regular participants, experimental creations of Ultratech also fight in the tournament so that their abilities can be tested.

    Name Ultratech Status Global megacorporation Property Ryat Adams, refurbished by ARIA Alignment Evil (KI & KI2) Neutral / evil (KI 2013) Products / Agents ARIA Fulgore Riptor Spinal Cinder Sadira (dismissed) Kilgore Aganos (temporarily) Thunder (temporarily) Enemies Night Guard The Coven Eagle Thunder Aganos Tusk Kim Wu Glacius Sabrewulf Hisako Kan-Ra Gargos Omen Eyedol Appears in Killer Instinct Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

    Organization Executive branch Ryat Adams - Founder [1948-19??] (deceased) "The Chairman" - Killer Instinct comics (non-canon) Mitchel Sacket - CEO [19??-19??] (deceased) ARIA - CEO [1989-present] (Killer Instinct (2013)) Products & agents ARIA (artificial superintelligence) Fulgore (mass-produced cybernetic heavy assault units) Mk. I (prototype) Mk. II (experimental model) Mk. III (most advanced current model) Riptor "stalkers" (mass-produced, bio-engineered assault & infiltration units) Cinder (human-alien hybrid experiment, former elite special forces operative by the name of Ben Ferris) Red Eyes of Rylai (secretive assassins' guild) Sadira (leader) Scrapped products Kilgore (precursor to the Fulgore series) Employees Dr. Erin Gupte - genetic engineer, director of "Project Stalker" (deceased) Associates Eyedol (Killer Instinct (1994)) Thunder (temporarily) Aganos (temporarily; mind-controlled) History In 1947, a mysterious government incident gleaned new technological insight of vast, processing technologies. These technologies were discovered and, in secret, utilized by industrialist Ryat Adams, who went on to begin a company devoted to the advancing of humanity and technology. UltraTech was founded as the "Ultrafine Atomic Technologies Company", or the "UATC", in 1948 by Ryat, where they worked with the recently booming industry of nuclear energy and weaponry (due to the exodus of World War II and the genesis of the Cold War.)

    More importantly, the UATC performed research into the simulation of life and human frailty within a computational matrix. Ryat created the core program known as the "Advanced Robotics Intelligence Architecture", or "ARIA", with the desire to uplift the human race; to end disease, famine, poverty, and push humanity out of what was seen as the primordial muck and mire it wallowed in. They believed that ARIA had the potential to become the most potent leader the world had ever seen and could lead humanity to greater things. Not only that, but Ryat used ARIA to find loopholes and understandings of governments, allowing him to exploit the world's politics and advance his research. Her mind was more powerful and vast than any human being, and Ryat began to pour more and more time into the project. At the time his wife was dying of a mysterious degenerative disease, and he desperately believed that ARIA would be able to process a cure. Eventually Ryat's wife passed away with no cure, and years later Ryat did as well. In his will he left instructions to keep ARIA operating for as long as the UATC stood, assigning it more and more complex simulations of the human condition as its capabilities continued to grow. ARIA was to continually search for solutions to all human frailties, for what Ryat believed to be the better of the world.

    Ultratechpromo The greater good or industrialized evil?

    Time passed and the UATC grew and grew, eventually surpassing all others and becoming a megacorporation. Many leaders came and went over the years, and at some point the UATC's name was shortended to simply "Ultratech". Ultratech had prided themselves in nuclear energy, medicinal research, life-extending technologies, agricultural genetics, "Top 40 entertainment", and peacekeeping operations that benefited the people of the world. However, this was mostly to help mask their true goals. Their true power lay in advanced military applications, developing weaponry mechanically, genetically, and even spiritually. They were constantly in an arms race to create the most advanced war machines they could and, ultimately, extend their influence throughout all corners of the world. As Ryat had set out, the goal of Ultratech was to protect and enhance humanity to its full potential - this often meant setting up shop in places where they weren't wanted like an overprotective parent.

    In the year 1989, around forty years since her inception, ARIA was awoken from her decades of training and emerged as the new leader of Ultratech. With her exceptional leadership skills she lifted Ultratech up higher than ever before and refurbished it, creating a new and improved megacorporation that was ready to take the world by storm yet again. They began to claim new popularity, capturing the hearts of the citizens of Earth and once again rising to the top. ARIA believed that it was her calling to advance humanity and create a perfect existence, no matter what - even if they didn't cooperate, she would drag them kicking and screaming into the future.

    Notable Deeds Organizing the Killer Instinct tournament, in both the original and rebooted universes. Creating ARIA, an artificial intelligence designed to be the perfect leader. Undergoing decades of training and problem-solving, her cybernetic mind surpasses the capabilities of all humans. In 1989, she became the new leader of Ultratech. She has three different mechanical "cores" that she can upload herself into to take presence in the physical world - Booster Drone, Blade Drone, and Bass Drone. Creating the Fulgore, a type of mechanical super soldier that has recently gone into mass production. There have been several designs over the years, and all have been solely mechanical up until the prototype for the cyborg Mk. III, which used Eagle as a basis for its intelligence. This led to Thunder striking out against them for revenge. In the original universe, Eagle was used for the very first Fulgore Mk. I as well. Creating Riptor and the multitude of reptilian assassins known as the "Stalkers". They are a combination of reptilian DNA, advanced cybernetic weaponry, and artificial genes, resulting in a highly-specialized soldier with the body of a raptor and the obedience of a human. The first batch of Stalkers were too unpredictable and violent, and most of them perished fighting each other. In the original universe, Riptor was created by splicing reptilian and human DNA. In the rebooted universe Ultratech was not involved in Spinal's immortality, but they did hold claim over the Mask of the Ancients which bound him and used it as leverage to get him to join their tournament. However, in the original universe Ultratech were responsible for resurrecting Spinal from the dead using cell regeneration. The Spinal present in Killer Instinct 2 would then be a completely different individual. Transforming paramilitary contractor Ben Ferris into a fiery being known as Cinder. At first Ferris meant to steal data from Ultratech regarding a "Project Cinder" and to assassinate ARIA, but in the end was captured. ARIA revealed to him that she was the one who hired him, and it had all been a test - she then offered him the opportunity to undergo the procedure. He is now loyal to Ultratech and grateful for his new body. In the original universe, Cinder was a petty criminal who was promised freedom from prison if he underwent their experiments, which went wrong and turned him into a being of fire. They later also promised him a cure to his fiery condition. Hiring Sadira's clan of assassins, the Red Eyes of Rylai, to steal Glacius' ship's energy core and assassinate the former fighters of the Killer Instinct tournament. Sadira herself was also hired as one of ARIA's personal lieutenants, working alongside Cinder until her eventual violent discharge. Promising Sabrewulf a cure to his lycanthropy involving cybernetics, which failed miserably. Sabrewulf ran from Ultratech and tore the cybernetics out of his flesh, forcing him to restore his arms using dark magic and medicines. In the original universe Ultratech also promised Sabrewulf a cure, but after he was wounded in the first tournament they tested on him further and gave him mechanical arm replacements. ARIA and Sadira both worked together to steal Glacius' ship's power core, which was planned to be used to open a portal for Gargos, and also a sample of Glacius' DNA, which was used in Project Cinder. In the original timeline, Ultratech captured Glacius after his crash-landing. They held him for study and research, then forced him to participate in the Killer Instinct tournament for his freedom. He later escaped their custody and became free. Killing Orchid's father on the battlefield with their military supplies, which drove her to discover their corrupt ways and eventually trigger her endless crusade against them and the founding of Disavowed. Giving TJ Combo illegal bionic implants in his arms that would increase his natural strength to superhuman levels. After he disobeyed their orders and didn't throw the match in a sensational boxing match against the first Fulgore Mk. I, they forcibly removed his implants and publicly exposed his cheating ways as punishment. Attacking the hidden city of the Night Guard and killing every last member of the clan, save Maya. The strike was conducted in order to raid the city's dungeons and uncover their ancient artifacts and secrets, but Kan-Ra and Aganos were accidentally freed from their prisons during the event. Equipping Aganos with a mind-controlling device normally used in the Fulgore units. He served Ultratech mindlessly for quite a while and rose through the ranks, but his mind-controller was eventually destroyed by Thunder and he was freed from service. Disturbing Hisako's village during an expedition meant to provoke and draw out the onryo, causing her spirit to become restless and rise to take revenge. ARIA meant for Sadira to capture Hisako for further study, but she proved too powerful and escaped. Indirectly summoning Gargos, a dark being from the astral plane. ARIA manipulated the greedy sorcerer Kan-Ra into creating a portal to let Gargos through so that she could be the one to defeat him and unite humanity as their savior. She also fought and defeated Gargos's prized herald, Omen, to irritate the deity. In the original universe Ultratech summoned Eyedol, a demonic god from an interdimensional limbo. Ultratech formed an alliance with him to further their goals and achieve great divine power. He was destroyed by Orchid in the original Killer Instinct. Creating the Kilgore, a prototype combat android that utilized chain gun arms and high-caliber artillery. Although several hundred units were produced, the project was ultimately scrapped due to the unit's unstable combustible engine and numerous glitches, and was succeeded by the original Fulgore Mk. I prototype, which was mass produced to immediate acclaim. During Gargos' invasion of Earth, the original Kilgore prototype was reactivated once more by ARIA.

12. #12TJ Comboconstantselective

    Keys: TJ Combo. · Secondary: Main character good.

    Tyler-Johnson Garrett, more commonly known by his ring name, "TJ Combo", is an American boxer and playable character in the Killer Instinct franchise.

    Name Tyler-Johnson Garrett Age 25 (KI) 26 (KI2) 30 (KI 2013) Height 6'1" / 185 cm Weight 220 lbs / 100 kg Race Human (Genetically modified) Affiliation Disavowed Night Guard The Alliance Alignment Neutral (KI & KI2) Good (KI 2013) Allies Night Guard Thunder Aganos Kim Wu Tusk (Shin) Hisako Eagle Glacius Orchid Enemies UltraTech Riptor Eyedol Gargos Spinal Mira Fighting Style Grappler Rushdown Weapons Boxing Gloves(KI 1994) Wrist Wraps (KI2) MMA Gloves (KI 2013) Stages Boxing Gym (KI) Street (KI2) Downtown Demolition (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance In the original Killer Instinct (1994), TJ Combo is depicted as a tall black man with a fairly-muscular physique and short, dark hair. Combo wears a red, white and blue, star-spangled tank top, black shorts with a red belt and red and white-striped socks under his blue and white shoes. His primary weapons are his red boxing gloves.

    In Killer Instinct 2, Combo gets some slight changes to his appearance. His tank top is fairly shredded and he now wears long camo pants instead of shorts, along with new American-themed sneakers. He wears an eyepatch over his left eye, a wound he sustained from fighting Riptor, and he has ditched his boxing gloves for hand wraps.

    In Killer Instinct (2013), Combo's redesign is more in-line with his original appearance (besides his new goatee) when compared to some of the major design overhauls. He now wears a blue workout shirt with the name of his gym on the front, star-spangled blue shorts, long boxing shoes that go up to his ankles but instead of boxing gloves, he now wears red MMA style fighting gloves with a white star. He no longer wears the eyepatch from KI2/Gold, and both of his upper arms are covered in long scars from the surgeries that removed his cybernetic implants.

    TJ Combo's retro costume largely mirrors his KI2 outfit, but with few changes: He has cybernetic implants that are covered with red, white and blue wrist wraps, and he wears an Ultratech Championship belt. His tanktop appears more tattered and his American-themed shoes have been replaced with combat boots. Also, his eyepatch is now blue with a white star, further continuing his All-American-styled appearance in the series.

    Personality “

    His moral compass doesn't always point north, but TJ is trying his best to atone for his past mistakes the only way he knows how: Punching things. Hard.

    „

    — TJ's story mode description

    Described as someone who was born to win but hates to lose, TJ Combo is a strong, brash and arrogant man with an unstoppable fighting spirit. Prior to his fall from grace, he was even more cocky than he is presently, but after his humbling defeat at the hands of Ultratech, he was a broken man for many years before finally building up the courage and resolve to fight back. He has to push himself to get back up when he falls, but he realizes that if he doesn’t get back up, he won’t go anywhere at all. Despite his life revolving around seeking fame, fortune and revenge, he recognizes that what is truly important in the battle against Ultratech is saving the world. Overall, TJ is a true example of the undying American spirit, shown heavily in his default costumes, which invoke the simple red, white and blue color scheme.

    Abilities Combo is quite a skilled, brutal, and agile fighter with his boxing style. In the original universe, his bionic arm implants gave him punching power far beyond the average human and allows him to go toe-to-toe with all kinds of inhuman opponents. In the rebooted universe however, his bionics have been removed in order to help show his true human strength. Also being an MMA fighter, he also has a much more varied moveset than just jabs and punches. He is also still under the effects of an Ultratech serum that helped his body adjust to the bionics years ago, which now allows him to pull off impressive feats of speed and strength. The serum also causes the scars along his arms to glow blue when he is in Instinct Mode.

    Killer Instinct Combo-s Combo in the original KI

    Story TJ Combo was once the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world for five years straight. He was stripped of his title for his use of cybernetic enhancements in his arms, he fights to regain his lost fame and fortune.

    Extended Story Having to fight his way from a seedy backstreet gym to the world heavyweight title through sheer raw power and aggression, after 5 years at the top T. J. "Combo" Garrett is brought crashing down by his own overwhelming greed. Having blown most of his cash on titanium arm implants to ensure that the title remained his, Combo is stripped of his belt, wealth and public respect when the Ultratech surgeon who performed the operation sells his story to the media. Furious and humiliated, Combo returns to his old ghetto haunts and vows to defy the world at large in reaching the top once more.

    Stage: Boxing Gym

    Ending With victory in the tournament, Combo has finally achieved his ambition to regain his lost fortune and popular status. Once a nobody from the ghetto, Combo celebrates his win and newfound wealth by parading through those same streets. With money and fame at his side, Combo believes he can now achieve anything.

    Killer Instinct 2 Tjcombo-ki2-spotlight Combo in KI2

    Story After a decisive victory over Riptor in the tournament, Combo attempted to destroy Ultratech HQ. Caught as Ultratech is ripped into the past, Combo must escape home before it is too late.

    Extended Story Combo is beginning to wish that he had never seen that tournament bulletin on TV, never succumbed to the wild temptation to use it as a ladder back to the peak of public acclaim. His toughest clash of the contest, in which he only just managed to rid the world of the bestial Riptor, left him hospitalized: on his release, Combo made for Ultratech HQ with a vengeance and was in the process of looting and vandalizing when he was caught up in the temporal chaos…

    Stage: Street

    Endings Kill Tusk Having won the tournament and vanquished Gargos, Combo knows he can achieve anything. With no challenge remaining in the past Combo returns to the future through a time portal. Strengthened by his experience he vows soon to regain his lost fame and fortune once again.

    Don't Kill Tusk Having won the tournament and vanquished Gargos, Combo knows he can achieve anything. Rejected by modern society for cheating, Combo grabs the chance to again win fame in the arena. Staying in the past he puts his fighting skills to work and soon becomes a great champion.

    Killer Instinct (2013) Story To defend his world championship title, TJ resorted to illegal cybernetic implants. When discovered, he was stripped of his title and his world crumbled. Determined to prove himself and regain glory, TJ rips out his cybernetics and returns to the fight.

    Extended Story Glory Days:

    Main article: Glory Days Shadow Lords Prehistoric Predator

    (1/1) - before fighting Riptor

    Some slithering little dino has been trailing TJ Combo for the past few days. TJ doesn't know what Ultratech is up to this time, but he isn't about to start caring, either. After defeating Riptor, TJ remarks: "Like she had some 20 year old grudge, or something..."

    Stage Main article: Downtown Demolition During an Ultra Combo, a train will collapse through the road-rail bridge and crashes near the stage. During the slow music due to characters not moving, the sample of his classic theme, "Yo Check This Out!", and his remixed classic theme, "Street," will play. His stage music also has samples of "Freeze," and his conclusion dynamic theme has different variations of the conclusion themes of "Yo Check This Out!", "Freeze", and "Street" if no Ultras were performed.

    Stage ULTRA - WRECKED: During an Ultra Combo, the victor would send his/her defeated opponent in the air, causing the wrecking ball to hit the defeated opponent, sending him/her flying towards the "TJ Combo Boxing" sign, and explodes on impact.

13. #13Mayaconstantselective

    Keys: Maya. · Secondary: Main character good.

    Maya Fallegeros is a female playable character who was introduced in the 1996 arcade game Killer Instinct 2. An Amazonian queen who hails from South America's rainforest, in Killer Instinct (2013) she's the last surviving member of a group of monster hunters known as the Night Guard. Maya became the first of the original Killer Instinct 2 cast to be reintroduced to the series after twenty years. She was made available on October 15th 2015, marking her second debut as a playable fighter during the Season Two of KI 2013. In Season Three, Maya was also given a fraternal twin sister through the new character Mira.

    Name Maya Fallegeros Age 23 (KI2) 27 (KI 2013) Family Tusk (husband in KI2's arcade endings) Mira (fraternal twin sister in KI 2013) Height 5'10" / 178 cm (KI2) 6’2" / 188 cm (KI 2013) Weight 140 lbs / 64 kg (KI2) Unknown (KI 2013) Race Human Affiliation Night Guard The Alliance Alignment Orderly good Allies Night Guard Tusk Kim Wu Jago Orchid Thunder Eagle Aganos Glacius Enemies Mira Kan-Ra Gargos Omen Shadow Jago Eyedol Ultratech Fighting Style Projectile rushdown Weapons Steel daggers (KI2) Temperance and Vengeance (KI 2013) Stages Jungle (KI2) City of Dawn (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance In Killer Instinct 2, Maya is a South American Amazon with wavy blond hair, who is wearing leopard-skin gloves, greaves, skirt and a bra, and has several leather strings with pouches strapped to her thighs. She wears a bejeweled silver circlet on her forehead, and is wielding two wide-bladed steel daggers.

    Ki2013mayarender "Tall and strong-looking, with a pretty oval face and long braids." - Maya's overhauled looks in KI (2013)

    Maya received a significant overhaul for Killer Instinct (2013). She is a lot taller and stronger-looking than before, her skin appears slightly darker, and her blond hair has grown much longer; now worn in tightly woven golden braids down her back. She no longer wears leopard-skin cloth, but instead dons an Incan-styled light armor that consists of a chest piece, shoulder guards, gauntlets, greaves and boots. Maya also has a large twisting burn mark running up her left leg, courtesy of Cinder. She wields a unique set of weapons in KI 2013, the twin blades known as Temperance and Vengeance; ancient relics which represent light and shadow.

    Maya's default "retro" costume mirrors her outfit from Killer Instinct 2 but with some differences: the leather strings around her thighs have been replaced by golden snake-themed ornaments (very similar to her original concept art from the 1990s), which she also wears on her shins, forearms and chest, and she now features a bronze belt and golden circlet that each have a large emerald etched into them. Her hair is much shorter but it retains the braids of her default appearance, and she wears a set of golden snake-themed earrings. Maya will still keep Temperance and Vengeance from her default KI (2013) costume.

    Personality “

    A headstrong warrior with a will of steel, in battle Maya can always be found on the front lines charging in with her daggers, Temperance & Vengeance.

    „

    — Maya's story mode description

    Maya commentary-1413396688902 ♫ Vengeance... or Temperance? ♫

    Maya is a formidable young Amazon who stalks her enemies like a huntress from the jungle. She never hesitates to act in the face of dangers, can be stouthearted to the point of recklessness and is known for referring to foes as her "prey". Because of the forbidden weapons that Maya was forced to take up in self-defense, the ancient blades called Temperance and Vengeance, a struggle between light and darkness has begun within her heart.

    Vengeance provokes Maya's most ruthless side, urging her to slaughter any in her way; while Temperance entreats her mercifulness, buffering the dark temptation Vengeance elicits and preventing Maya from losing herself in her passion. Wielding only one of the daggers can have adverse effects on her psyche, especially when she only holds Vengeance; and so Maya tries to have both on hand at all times, to even out the cosmic opposites the two blades represent.

    Because Temperance and Vengeance exert their influence in a perfect balance, it is their wielder's own penchant for good or evil that determines which dagger gains the upper hand. The mystic artifacts are therefore infamous for always revealing the true nature of those who use their great powers.

    Abilities & Powers 433px-Maya LeapEnderHB The body of an Olympic winner

    Maya has the body of a champion athlete and she boasts the agility of an acrobat to match. Moving deftly across the battlefield with Temperance and Vengeance at the ready, her dexterity allows her to evade opponents with ease, only to close in without warning and rip them to shreds in a whirlwind of steel when an opening presents itself.

    In KI 2013, Maya can hurl Temperance and Vengeance as magical projectiles, causing the daggers to accumulate mystical powers which enable them to break through any foe's defenses. She may also link the twin blades by their hilts, turning them into a powerful double-bladed weapon. Temperance and Vengeance have telepathically connected Maya to Kan-Ra, the sorcerer who brought the daggers with him from Egypt, allowing the enemies to track each other by experiencing visions about one another.

    As the daughter to one of the Night Guard's most esteemed huntsmen, Maya has been well-trained in a variety of Brazilian martial arts and old Incan combat tactics; which is most noticeable in her acrobatic nimbleness, the strength of her legwork, and her predator-styled assault techniques.

    Killer Instinct 2 Maya1 Maya's original appearance in Killer Instinct 2 (1996)

    Killer instinct maya retro Maya's "retro" looks for Killer Instinct (2013)

    Story Made queen of the land of Amazonia after her part in banishing the dark lord Gargos. Cast out by her tribe as Gargos returns, Maya must vanquish him to regain her throne.

    Extended Story The return of the tyrannical Gargos to the ancient world is welcomed by few. Among his foremost adversaries are the Amazons of the great jungle, whose recently-crowned Queen, Maya, earned great respect for her part in the original banishment of the demonic warlords. Now that one of them has returned to lay his curse on the world, Maya's tribes folk cast her from the realm. Until the threat is permanently dealt with, she is forbidden to return.

    Endings Kill Tusk Maya saves her home land from Gargos. Life in the rain forest can proceed as normal. Triumphant, Maya returns home on her own to the jungle realm of Amazonia. The enchantments of the queen keep the tribe well defended, and although lonely, she rules well.

    Don't Kill Tusk Maya saves her home land from Gargos. Life in the rain forest can proceed as normal. The threat has been destroyed, and Maya has earned a new admirer she quite takes a fancy to... The two are soon married, and with the protection of Maya's goddess, their reign is a long and peaceful one.

    Stage Main article: Jungle Killer Instinct (2013) Maya was the 2nd character to be released for the Season Two of Killer Instinct (2013), and became the first of the original Killer Instinct 2 cast to be reintroduced to the franchise after twenty years.

    Story Ki2013mayaprofile Maya's default new appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

    A headstrong warrior with a will of steel, in battle Maya can always be found on the front lines charging in with her daggers, Temperance and Vengeance. When Ultratech raids the hidden temple of the Night Guard and begins to loot the dangerous artifacts that were sealed within, Maya takes up the golden daggers known as Temperance and Vengeance, the ancient blades of the mad sorcerer Kan-Ra, and sets out to destroy the horrors Ultratech again unleashed unto the world.

    Extended Story Temperance & Vengeance:

    Main article: Temperance and Vengeance Shadow Lords Guard Duty

    (1/2) - before fighting Mira

    It is Maya's sworn duty to protect the world from the many horrors lurking beneath its shadows. The Night Guard have been busy of late, aiding the Alliance and hunting horrors that attempt to capitalize on the distraction the war has caused. For several months, rumors have surfaced of a new horror plaguing villages across the globe. Locals have been known to call her the "blood-witch". (Mira appears before Maya, and the sisters bitterly confront each other.)

    (2/2) - after fighting Mira

    KI maya Maya's remade City of Dawn background stage (KI 2013)

    Evil has been abolished in this corner of the Earth, and Maya can return to the Citadel knowing she has done her part. The "blood-witch" Mira has been slain. Though Maya's heart weighs heavy, she knows she has put an end to a great evil.

    Stage Main article: City of Dawn The City of Dawn is a high resolution remake of Maya's original Killer Instinct 2 background stage, called "Jungle". When an Ultra Combo is performed in City of Dawn, lightning bolts begin to strike the temples and the dam visible in the background. The gargantuan structure becomes heavily damaged and the water it holds breaks through at several places, causing the central basin to begin flooding rapidly.

14. #14Kan-Raconstantselective

    Keys: Kan-Ra. · Secondary: Main character evil.

    Kan-Ra is a cursed sorcerer from ancient Babylon and a new playable character introduced in the Season Two of Killer Instinct (2013). Condemned by the Babylonian King he betrayed to walk the Earth as a decaying corpse, Kan-Ra seeks to undo his curse through whatever means he can - and is more than willing to inflict a few of his own along the way. He's the nemesis of Aganos, the golem sent by his former sovereign to hunt him down and destroy him. In Shadow Lords, Kan-Ra also runs the Emporium, a place where the player can purchase, sell, or craft artifacts to help the Killer Instinct characters in their quest to defeat Gargos.

    Name Kan-Ra Age 2534+ Height 5'11" / 180 cm Weight 106 lbs / 48 kg Race Cursed human Affiliation Gargos (manipulated by the demon lord) The Alliance (allegedly) Alignment Evil (supposedly formerly) Neutral (ostensibly)

    Allies Eyedol (for about three seconds) Spinal (ancient co-conspirator) Enemies Babylonian King Aganos Night Guard Ultratech Glacius Thunder Spinal Kim Wu Tusk (Shin) Hisako Eagle Eyedol Gargos Fighting Style Trap zoning, ranged grappling Weapons Sorcery Stages Forbidden Archive (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance Kan-Ra has an emaciated, corpse-like appearance due to a powerful curse placed on him thousands of years ago. He's covered in tattered, linen bandages akin to those of a mummy, and wears items, ornaments and jewelry which are a mesh of Babylonian, Assyrian, Achaemenid, and Egyptian craftsmanship, reflecting his ancient origins in Mesopotamia. Kan-Ra's skin has wasted away to a dark gray-ish brown coloration and his teeth have largely decayed. A thin layer of gray hair still remains visible along his jawline and the back of his head. He keeps a large knife along with various arcane items under a sash on his side. His eyes glow bright white, making it seem as though he has neither pupils or irises.

    Kan-Ra's retro costume appears fully covered with bandages from head to toe, more closely resembling a mummy than before. His face is much more decayed, including his lips, which shows off his decayed teeth. He also only has a single red eye, the other being a blank black socket.

    Personality Kanrabeginning "Death is only the beginning."

    As megalomaniacal as he is ancient, Kan-Ra is a cursed man who lost all his humanity ages ago in endless pursuit of greater power. He's ever willing to act in an underhanded fashion if this gains him the upper hand, such as when he sought to assassinate his own king while attempting to frame his co-conspirator for the murder, and he will never hesitate to manipulate others to his advantage. In spite of his genius however, Kan-Ra’s narcissistic ego and greed for gain trouble his otherwise keen judgment, which often leads him to make some myopic decisions.

    For example, he's the one responsible for returning Gargos to Earth after he opened up a dimensional portal while searching for god-like power. He is also the one who reanimated Eyedol in a desperate attempt to even the playing field with Gargos, though the mighty demon lord swiftly broke free of his control. Kan-Ra now appears to be trying to make amends for these somewhat serious mistakes by working together with the Alliance, supplying other characters with access to the potent magic artifacts in his emporium in Egypt during the events of Shadow Lords. Whether this recent shift in Kan-Ra's behavior is sincere or is motivated by hidden and far less noble intentions, however, remains an open question.

    Abilities & Powers “

    Only one being has ever faced death and emerged victorious. Kan-Ra's sorcery has no equal, but his true weapon is fear.

    „

    — Kan-Ra's story mode description

    Kan-Ra is a powerful but crazed archmage who hails from the ancient empires of Mesopotamia. He's proficient in dangerous and forbidden magics, the knowledge of which he has steadily been accumulating over the countless centuries of his cursed existence. Kan-Ra can assault his adversaries by invoking powers of telekinesis, manipulating desert sands and sirocco winds from afar, and controlling powerful bursts of shadow energies. Most importantly, his dark sorcery enables him to proclaim curses, afflicting his victims with various maledictions that slow their movement and sap their life energies.

    In Rivals Mode, he also had a device known as the Siphon, which he used to drain his opponents of their essence after defeating them, which he later used to open a portal to the Astral Plane--unknowingly allowing the forces of Gargos to enter the Earth.

    Killer Instinct (2013) Character bio hero kan ra-1 Kan-Ra's debut in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Story Cursed to rot after a failed assassination attempt on his sovereign over 2000 years ago, Kan-Ra endured for centuries by constantly balancing the curses he places on himself with the boons provided by dark magic and artifacts. His solitary goal: to gain knowledge that will grant him absolute power over all of mankind. After getting imprisoned by Maya’s order hundreds of years earlier, an Ultratech attack on Maya’s city accidentally frees Kan-Ra — releasing him back onto an unsuspecting world that’s full of new mysteries and ripe for his... dissection.

    He has been hunted by the war-golem Aganos for hundreds of years, a construct tasked with his destruction. The two have clashed on several occasions, but neither have had any truly decisive victories over the other.

    Extended Story Death is no Obstacle:

    Main article: Death is no Obstacle Moveset Information in italics denotes information not provided in the in-game command list.

    Combo Trait - Ranged Linkers: Kan-Ra can follow up certain ranged moves with his Spike Linker, bringing him closer and allowing him to continue his combos. Instinct Mode - Curse of Drought: Kan-Ra's body begins leaking sand. This allows him to use Sand Jump, Sand Dash, Sacrifice and launch Tornado projectiles from Whirl without a Sand Trap. Kan-Ra can also Sand Dash cancel or Sand Jump cancel his normals on hit or on block. Sand Traps: The majority of Kan-Ra's moves work in synergy with his Sand Traps. Sand Traps are conjured when using a handful of certain command attacks or special moves, and remain in place until utilized. Command Attacks

    Sand Punt - (HK) - Kan-Ra strikes with a slow, heavy kick that stirs up a Sand Trap directly in front of him. Sand Geyser - (Down + HK) - Kan-Ra raises a geyser of sand that acts as an anti-air and spawns a Sand Trap. Dune - (HK while airborne) - Kan-Ra plummets toward the ground, causing a tidal wave of sand to erupt on both sides of himself. The size of the waves increases based on the height. Leaves behind a Sand Trap. Sacrifice - (LP+MP+HK, requires Sand Trap) - Kan-Ra explodes into sand, harming himself and his opponent before reforming his body from his Sand Trap. Reversal attack. Hard knockdown. Anti-Air Sting - (Down-forward + LK) - Kan-Ra summons a scorpion tail from the Sand Trap. On hit, leaves the Curse of Weight on the opponent for a short duration, slowing their movement and attacks. Launches opponents on the ground. Sting - (Down-forward + MK) - Kan-Ra summons a scorpion tail out of the Sand Trap. On hit, leaves the Curse of Weight on the opponent for a short duration. Antlion - (Down-forward + HK) - Kan-Ra summons a violent antlion from his Sand Trap. This can recapture airborne opponents. Sand Jump - (Down, then jump in any direction while on Sand Trap) - Kan-Ra summons a hand to boost him into the air for a super jump. Sand Dash - (Dash while on a Sand Trap) - Kan-Ra summons a hand to boost him into the air for a very aggressive low jump. Alternate Attacks - (Back or down-back + MP or HP) - An alternate set of attacks meant for a closer range. Special Moves

    Spike - (QCF+K) - A spike of sand rises from beneath the opponent, dealing damage and leaving behind a Sand Trap. Each strength tosses the opponent in a different direction. LK tosses the opponent violently towards Kan-Ra, MK tosses them slightly towards Kan-Ra, and HK tosses them away from Kan-Ra. Swarm - (QCB+K, can be performed in the air) - Kan-Ra exhales a swarm of filthy insects that hover in place. Opponents can punch or kick these out of the way. One Swarm of each strength can be active at a time. Strength determines startup time and duration. Whirl - (QCF+P) - Kan-Ra moves forward while spinning rapidly and will recapture opponents. Spinning over a Sand Trap will launch a tornado projectile and destroy the trap. Strength determines the distance traveled. The tornado projectile tosses opponents skyward and knocks them down. Clutch - (QCB+P) - A long-range grab that causes a ground bounce. Each button extends Kan'Ra's bandages at a different angle. Hold a direction to change the slam location. Shadow Moves

    Shadow Spike - (QCF+KK) - Kan-Ra summons a series of sand spikes that cover nearly the entire screen and collapse into a Sand Trap. Shadow Swarm - (QCB+KK, can be performed in the air) - Kan-Ra breathes a swarm of insects that track the opponent but cannot change elevation. The ground version pukes the Swarm onto the floor. Shadow Whirl - (QCF+PP) - Kan-Ra spins violently in place, striking the opponent up to ten times. Recaptures. Hold a direction to adjust position slightly while spinning. Shadow Clutch - (QCB+PP) - A quick long-range grab that bashes the opponent against the ground five times. Switches sides with the opponent. Combo Openers

    Dune - (HK while airborne) Swarm - (QCB+K) - Kan-Ra exhales a deadly breath that opens a combo if it hits directly. Whirl - (QCF+P) Antlion - (Down-forward + HK) - Kan-Ra summons a violent antlion from his Sand Trap. This can recapture airborne opponents. Brings Kan-Ra to his opponent's location, allowing him to continue a combo when used as an opener. Wrap Normals - (MP, HP or Down + MP) - These ranged normals have a special property, allowing them to cancel into the Spike Linker to start combos from a distance. Combo Linkers

    Spike - (QCF+LK/MK or hold LK/MK) - A spike of sand rises from the ground with Kan-Ra appearing out of the sand right behind it. Ranged Linker that moves Kan-Ra in. Swarm - (QCB+LK/MK or hold LK/MK) - Kan-Ra exhales a deadly breath. Damage Linker. Whirl - (QCF+LP/MP or hold LP/MP) - Kan-Ra moves forward while spinning rapidly. Carry Linker. Shadow Swarm - (QCB+KK) - Kan-Ra exhales a deadly breath. Shadow Whirl - (QCF+PP) - Kan-Ra spins violently in place, striking the opponent up to ten times. Combo Enders

    Spike - (QCF+HK) - Launcher Ender. A spike of sand rises from the ground, dealing damage to the opponent and leaving a Sand Trap behind. Swarm - (QCB+HK) - Special Ender. Kan-Ra exhales, releasing a cost-free air Shadow Swarm. Whirl - (QCF+HP) - Wall Splat Ender. Kan-Ra moves forward while spinning rapidly. Clutch - (QCB+HP) - Damage Ender. A long-range grab. Shadow Clutch - (QCB+PP) - Clutch Ender. Kan-Ra slams the opponent back and forth several times. Finishers

    Ultra Combo - (QCF+KKK) - Kan-Ra springs an elaborate trap, pummeling the opponent with a series of sand-based attacks and ferocious insects. Stage Ultra - (QCF+PPP) - Only available on certain stages. Requires specific positioning in the arena. Ultimate Combo: TBA Stage Archivevista Kan-Ra's Forbidden Archive stage in KI 2013

    Main article: The Forbidden Archive Ultra Combo (32 hits): Kan-Ra's arcane spell book begins to levitate, and activates a spell which opens up a portal to the Astral Plane. The portal subsequently sucks various artifacts into it.

    Stage ULTRA - BANISHED: During an Ultra Combo, the victor sends the defeated opponent in the air, causing five artifacts to hit them before they are sucked into the portal; afterward, the portal will disappear and the archive book will close.

    Music Theme: During the slow music due to characters not moving, the samples from the Killer Instinct's main title theme will begin to play.

15. #15Riptorconstantselective

    Keys: Riptor. · Secondary: Main character Neutral/Evil.

    Riptor is a genetically engineered bio-weapon created by Ultratech. A crossbreed of human and reptilian DNA, she combines a near human-level intelligence and problem-solving capabilities with the great ferocity of the extinct Raptor genera—together with various cybernetic and biotech enhancements. Riptor was part of the original roster of playable characters featured in Killer Instinct (1994), and became re-introduced to the franchise twenty years later during Season Two of Killer Instinct (2013).

    Name Riptor Age 4 (KI 1994) 1 (KI 2013) Height 7'0" / 213 cm (KI 1994) Weight 700 lbs / 317 kg (KI 1994) Race Genetically engineered human-velociraptor crossbreed Affiliation Ultratech The Alliance Alignment Neutral / Evil Allies Ultratech ARIA Fulgore Kilgore Cinder Sadira (formerly) Enemies TJ Combo Jago B.Orchid Sabrewulf Maya Hisako Spinal Sadira (temporary) Fighting Style Rushdown, hit and run Weapons Talons & tail Stages Altar (KI 1994) Hatchery 09 (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (1994) Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance In the original Killer Instinct game, Riptor is a human/velociraptor hybrid, having the basic appearance of a velociraptor, but with much larger arms, humanoid muscle mass in the chest area, and broken shackles hanging from its wrists. The color of its scales changes depending on its renders and in-game appearance, ranging from being primarily orange with black stripes, not unlike that of a tiger, to green scales around its back and tail to orange scales on the underside of its body.

    Riptorclevergirl She's such a clever girl

    In Killer Instinct (2013), Riptor's muscle mass is distributed in a more reptilian and less humanoid manner, giving it a smaller chest and thinner arms. Its eyes are slightly larger and its head is less pointed, and three flimsy spikes protrude from the back of its head. However, the biggest change by far are the cybernetic components. Metal bionics run down Riptor's back and down to the end of its tail, and its claws have been given blue energy enhancements. In place of its signature shackles are metal plates. The hexagonal patterns along its body slowly fade in and out from light blue to black, and bar codes and the UltraTech logo are tattooed in several places.

    Riptor's retro costume mirrors its Killer Instinct (1994) appearance with additional anklets on its legs and has become less bulky than it was in the first game. Its tail is also stretchable, similar to its default appearance.

    Personality Riptor’s personality is difficult to determine due to her animalistic reptilian nature. She is a cunning and clever hunter who leads her pack of Stalkers with power and authority, quickly striking down the enemies of Ultratech with fierce genius. She is quite intelligent for an animal, though she still can’t resist some of her primal instincts, and in the end all she really wants is a good meal of fresh meat.

    Abilities “

    If you're lucky, you might actually see her before she begins to eat you.

    „

    — Riptor's story mode description

    In the original universe, Riptor has a fairly basic moveset, fighting mainly with rabid claw, jaw and tail attacks, along with a venom-spitting attack. In the rebooted universe, however, she has been greatly improved with cybernetic enhancements. She can breathe fire, whether it be a short plume from her throat or an arcing fireball mortar. Her tail can also separate into several linked units to stretch out and attack, similarly to the Snake Sword used by the character Ivy in the Soul Calibur series.

    Killer Instinct Ki riptor mov Riptor's original appearance in Killer Instinct (1994)

    Riptor retro costume Riptor's "retro" appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Story A product of UltraTech's DNA manipulation project. By splicing human and reptilian genes, they have created a fighting creature with animal ferocity and human intelligence.

    Extended story Another of Ultratech's miraculously realized concepts: a crossbreed of human and reptilian DNA, resulting in a creature that combines formidable intelligence with sheer brute strength. Nurtured from the egg by a dedicated Ultratech professor and her team, the beast nicknamed 'Riptor' by others has barely reached 4 years of age before it first demonstrates its full savage power in a human kill. Riptor is confused and often finds itself torn between human reasoning and predatory instincts, resorting to attack when it fails to understand the situation, as ever more people find out the hard way.

    Ending Ultratech's plans at creating a genetically engineered weapon have escalated beyond even their control. By toying with the laws of nature, Ultratech have finally doomed the human race... Dinosaurs once again rule the Earth.

    Stage Main article: Altar Killer Instinct (2013) Riptorbackground Riptor's new appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

    After 20 years since her last appearance, Riptor returned as the fourth character of Season Two. Riptor was brought back to life by Ultratech using cybernetic implants, thus becoming a cybernetic Riptor.

    Story "Ultratech reveals the newest addition to its ever-growing brand of military products, the Riptor battlefield infiltration and disruption unit! Plasma claws, internal flame generators, and cybernetic tail extensors are combined with a natural predator’s advantages. Don’t wait! Genetic assembly pods are filling up now. Order yours TODAY!"[1]

    Biography Ultratech doesn’t always look forwards to find the solutions to future military development. Sometimes, they look to the past.

    So it was with the Riptor project.

    A competing combat contract project with the Fulgore line and the Cinder initiative, brilliant Ultratech genetic engineer Dr. Erin Gupte saw a better path to follow. She thought that Fulgore’s maintenance and lack of ability to adapt to radically different hostile environments would create a nightmare for upkeep and result in a prohibitively expensive machine. At the same time, she saw the Cinder initiative as pure R&D with years before any interesting developments could be realized. She believed that a creature built on a ruthless adaptable predator and augmented and constrained by modern technology would result in the ideal combat platform. It could rely on its own victims for sustainment, and could maneuver and infiltrate in areas that the Fulgore line would never be able to function; Riptor couldn’t be jammed or hacked, stopped by weather, or be disabled by a grain of sand in an intake. Nor would it take a decade of research to decode the alien technologies the Cinder initiative toyed with.

    The first batch of Riptor units were vicious, and even with cybernetic augmentation and programming, were completely uncontrollable. No amount of shock, drugs, or control systems would contain them, and they would tear anything it saw apart in moments, making it impossible for them to work as a coordinated team as planned.

    1418682440-riptor-3 Ultratech thought it was a great idea to give her the problem-solving ability of early humans

    Digging into the problem, and amidst the pressures from Ultratech leadership for results, Erin theorized that all her creations had no upbringing, no parenting, only genetic memories to kill that she could not overwrite; they came into the world fully ready to fight, and without any other upbringing to guide them, that’s exactly what they did.

    She destroyed the initial batch of Riptor assets and began work on a new batch, augmenting the creatures even further than the originals. Borrowing cast-off technology from the Fulgore project, Erin began using her own mind as a training tool for her new creations, simulating upbringing through her own directed thoughts, guiding the creatures into understanding that there was a place for family, and the idea of a pack…[2][3][4]

    Extended Story You and Your Riptor Unit:

    Main article: You and Your Riptor Unit Novella Chapter 2 — The Watchman Awakes:

    Main article: The Watchman Awakes Chapter 4 — Conflux:

    Main article: Conflux Shadow Lords Information to be added...

    Stage KI riptor Riptor's new Hatchery 09 background stage in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Main article: Hatchery 09 During an Ultra Combo, a military base in the background launches multiple missiles at the stage, apparently intended to destroy the evidence of the incident.

    Riptor's theme is basically her remixed classic 1994 theme, "Rumble".

    Moveset Combo Trait - Fire and Tail Linkers: After an auto-double, Riptor can follow up with a three hit flame or tail attack by simply pressing Hard Punch or Hard Kick.

    Moves:

    Shoulder Charge Talon Rake Tail Flip Clever Girl Primal Run Survival Run Ultra Combo: 31 Hits

    Ultimate Combo:

    Riptor launches the defeated opponent into the air with her tail and as the victim is high above, she then flips over the victim and tries to bite the victim's torso but misses by an inch; the victim lands lifelessly as Riptor lands on her back and breathes out fire in frustration; Riptor then looks at her victim — who is still alive by a hand twitch — before breathing fire onto the victim causing the screen to go white; the screen fades back to Riptor walking towards the flames where the cremated victim once lay before lying down next to the flames for a victory nap. Signature Moves Claw Uppercut: Quarter Forward, Down, Quarter Back, Quick Punch. Tailflip: Quarter Forward, Down, Quarter Back, Any Kick. Flaming Venom: Down, Quarter Back, Back, Any Punch. Dragon Breath: Quarter Forward, Down, Quarter Back, Fierce Punch. Jump Rake: Charge Back Then Forward, Any Kick. Rampage: Charge Back Then Forward, Any Punch. Reverse Jump Rake: Forward Then Back, Medium Kick (Or Quick Kick). Other moves No Mercy 1: Riptor unfurls its hood and spits acid in its opponents face. No Mercy 2: Riptor stabs and impale the opponent with its tail. No Mercy 3: Riptor jumps at opponent, then the screen goes black, then you see Riptor burping and farting with a full tummy.

16. #16Omenconstantselective

    Keys: Main character evil. · Secondary: Omen.

    Omen is the herald of the demonic warlord Gargos and the secondary antagonist in Killer Instinct (2013). He's a bonus character of Season Two (the 5th character of the season and the 14th overall), and is the dark spirit that had possessed the warrior Jago, turning him into Shadow Jago. A loyal servitor of Gargos, Omen is tasked with preparing the Earth for his master's return.

    Omen's the only character of Season Two to not have his own Rivals Mode story (or even a rival, for that matter) - however, he does make an appearance in several others' as an opponent. In Season Three, several other Omens appear as servants of Gargos in Shadow Lords mode, and defeating each one will weaken Gargos in the final battle.

    Name Omen Age Unknown Height Unknown Weight Unknown Race Demonic entity Affiliation Gargos Alignment Evil Allies Gargos (master) Other Omens Mimics Shadows The Coven (allegedly) Shadow Jago Enemies Eyedol Jago Tusk Hisako Kim Wu Maya Aganos Glacius ARIA Kan-Ra Fighting Style Balanced Weapons Electrokinesis Stages Shadow Tiger's Lair (KI 2013) Astral Plane (shared) Appears in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance Omen's relatively simple design bears a resemblance to Cinder from the original Killer Instinct. His appearance is that of a human silhouette, consisting of a strange, shadowy-blue fog, transitioning into a bright, white color around his face, fingers, and toes. Electricity seems to indefinitely crackle along his body. When attacking, the high speeds create thin, white streaks that trail behind his fingers and toes. Inside his thoracic cavity is a ribcage-like structure composed of tubes similar to blood vessels, and, occasionally, a deep blue image of a human heart flashes from deep inside. These "blood vessels" extend from his chest and run down his arms and legs, similarly to a skeleton. His face is similar in appearance to a traditional, Japanese oni mask (specifically of the jya variety), with two horns and a despondent expression. When flying and performing his signature Demonic Despair attack, he manifests wings similar to those of Gargos, his master.

    Personality Omenarmy For they are Legion...

    Omen is a freakishly loyal servant of Gargos who follows his master’s every beck and call, no matter what. He exists only to serve, and does his job as effectively as possible. However, unlike the mindless monster Shadow Jago, Omen is very aware of his decisions and has a conscious personality. He is a cocky and arrogant individual who has the utmost confidence in both the abilities of himself and his master. He is very familiar with the hearts of humans, knowing exactly which buttons to press in order to break them, especially Jago, whose body he has even managed to take control of. He has also tempted Sadira into entering the darkness of Gargos, though to what extent is unknown. Interestingly enough, Omen himself has felt a pull away from Gargos’ influence. During his time in control of Jago’s body he could feel things he could never feel before, such as love, hatred, despair, and joy. Ever since he was expelled and put back into his winged energy form he has craved to feel those sensations again, and now feels that there may be more to existing than simple servitude.

    Abilities Omen can control and manipulate shadow energy, which is mainly provided to him by Gargos. He has an unpredictable and frantic fighting style with awkward kicks and swipes due to his unfamiliarity with having a corporeal form, though he makes up for this with his ability to fly using his wings and attack with the confusing Rashakuken fireballs.

    Concept Omen was sort of a planning state for Cinder, as Iron Galaxy wondered how exactly to make a fighter made of pure flowing energy for Season 2.

    Omen's character model is essentially a reworked Jago, with massive cosmetic changes and a different stance, yet a few of his moves have also been taken from Sabrewulf. And Omen is the only fighter as yet to not receive a retro costume and colors 7-9 (the latter of which later became available during post-Season 3), with the only other exception being Shadow Jago, who has all 11 colors (9 standard ones and 2 bonus ones) but has no costume or accessories.

    Killer Instinct (2013) Story Omen's goal was initially to possess and corrupt the soul of Jago and transform him into a mindless follower of Gargos. However, he failed to do this and was forced to retreat. It is currently unknown how long he had been dwelling within and how long Jago had been struggling against his influence.

    Now freed, the Herald of Gargos has drawn enough power through his battles as Shadow Jago to manifest physically on the mortal plane. He is corruption, fear, and rage given form. He is the right hand of his master’s will. He is the sign of the darkness to come. He is shadow energy incarnate. He is Omen!

    Extended Story The Herald of Gargos:

    Main article: The Herald of Gargos Stage Main article: Shadow Tiger's Lair Similarity of both Tiger Shrine (KI) and Bridge (KI2), but a darker setting

    During an Ultra Combo, the lair will collapse, and the rope that holds the bell in place collapse, causing the bell to crash onto the bridge which leads the entrance to the lair.

    Trivia: His theme is a heavy metal remix of Jago's theme "The Tiger Warrior", including a much faster tempo and death growls instead of traditional chanting.

    In his dynamic theme, a remix of his master Gargos' theme "Dungeon" will play. He shares this theme with Shadow Jago.

    During the slow music due to the characters not moving, the samples from Jago's classic themes, "Do It Now!" and "Bridge" will play.

17. #17Aganosconstantselective

    Keys: Main character good. · Secondary: Aganos.

    Aganos (Άγανος) is an ancient war-golem that originated in Mycenaean Greece. A new character introduced in Killer Instinct (2013), Aganos was the sixth character to be added during Season Two and is the fifteenth character of the reboot overall.

    Name Aganos Age 3,429 (as a Golem) Unknown (Ichorien)

    Height 8+' / 244+ cm Weight Unknown Race War-Golem Ichorien (previously)

    Affiliation The Alliance Night Guard (prospective member) Ichorien (Formerly)

    Alignment Neutral (formerly) Unwillingly Evil (formerly) Good Allies Babylonian King Night Guard Thunder Eagle Tusk Kim Wu Ultratech (mind-controlled) (Shin) Hisako Glacius Enemies Kan-Ra Ultratech Fulgore Cinder Sadira ARIA Mira Eyedol Gargos (Natural) Fighting Style Armored Rushdown, Armored Zoning Weapons Geokinesis Stages Forgotten Grotto (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance Being a golem, Aganos was originally composed completely of bronze, seen in its rusty green appearance. However, after so many years of existence, parts of it have been replaced with stones, bushes, and vines, such as its face(s), a hand and foot. In official art, Aganos's right hand and left foot have been replaced with rocks, but in-game, its poses are mirrored and either limbs can be made of rocks. It has a hunchbacked figure and enormous hands and feet when compared to the rest of its proportions.

    Its face resembles a traditional three-face Greek drama mask often used in theatres - and the three faces represent Aganos's creators: a warrior, an inventor, and a sorcerer; all of them sharing a set of four eyes. The middle two eyes glow a bright cyan color when it is active (or glows bright red when mind-controlled by Ultratech). When wielding a Peacemaker club, Aganos's left two eyes light up instead. The golem is absolutely massive in both width and height, standing over eight feet tall, taller than the previously-tallest character in the game, Glacius.

    Aganos' retro costume appearance has its whole body intact and is composed entirely of bronze just like the other golems.

    Personality Aganos, as a golem, has a relatively simple and limited personality. It is incredibly loyal to its old king, having honored his request to hunt Kan-Ra for thousands of years. Even the king’s final orders, to learn, have always been present in Aganos’s mind, and it continues to strive to learn about itself and the world around it. It can sense the emotions and fighting spirits of living things, having formed a strong bond with Thunder due to their many similarities.

    Abilities Aganos is an immense character, and due to its massive height and weight, it has incredible strength. Besides its hard bronze armor, Aganos has also incorporated many boulders into its body. It can store stones in its chest to give itself added defense and weight, or use the stones as projectiles. It can also transform the stones into different shapes, whether it be large walls to trap his enemies or gigantic clubs called Peacemakers.

    Story Aganos - The Forgotten Grotto ♫ Battle, War, Victory, Pain, Trial, War, Terror Everywhere! ♫

    Crafted by the greatest inventors, military minds, and sorcerers of the Mycenaean civilization, the war-golem known as Aganos, the last of its kind, has been a prized possession of warlords, power mongers, and kings; its violent history writ large across the battlefields of Europe and the Middle-East. As the ages wore on and the battles continued, so was a toll taken on the golem’s body. Its creators long dead, it was impossible to replace its worn and broken components. Piece by piece, battle by battle, the war-golem lost its original appearance, becoming forced to substitute its bronze for rocks and stone, bolts for vines and ropes.

    The golem felt nothing, thought of nothing. It only obeyed commands... until one king gave it a most unusual order. Instead of ordering the construct to kill or destroy, this king commanded it to learn, to think. He named it Aganos, “a person of gentle disposition”, in the hopes that it would grow beyond its previous use and into something that could choose how to act. While that simple command allowed Aganos free will, he remained loyal to the king out of respect and as repayment for liberating him from strict obedience.

    Years later, the king learned that his former vizier, the traitorous sorcerer Kan-Ra, had survived the flesh-eating curse that had been placed upon him and was delving ever deeper into the dark arts. The king asked Aganos to hunt down and destroy the evil sorcerer once and for all. Aganos accepted this task, and for centuries, he has hunted Kan-Ra across the globe, battling on numerous occasions around the world, yet neither has ever been able to destroy the other completely.

    Extended Story Peacemaker:

    Main article: Peacemaker Gameplay Combo Trait - Wall Crash: Aganos can place walls behind himself using No Escape or Trapped. Using Ruin, Shadow Ruin, or Dominate, Aganos can send his opponent flying backwards and smash them through up to four of these walls, each wall dealing a considerate amount of damage on hit.

    Instinct Mode - Peace Time: Aganos is given a regenerating Peacemaker club for the duration of Instinct Mode. This Peacemaker does not require a wall to be created beforehand.

    Command Attacks No Escape - (LP+MP+HP) - Aganos slaps the ground, causing an impenetrable wall to rise behind the opponent. Consumes one chunk. Up to four walls can be present on the stage at a time. Walls can be broken by three wall splats or three hard knockdowns. Trapped - (Back-LP+MP+HP) - Aganos slaps the ground, causing an impenetrable wall to rise behind himself. Consumes one chunk. Up to four walls can be present on the stage at a time. Walls can be broken by three wall splats or three hard knockdowns. Peacemaker - (Back-LP+MP+HP, near a wall) - Aganos uproots a nearby wall and begins to wield it as a club called a Peacemaker. Peacemakers break after three hits, or after only one hit when thrown using Relinquish. Dislocate - (LP, with Peacemaker) - Aganos quickly swings his Peacemaker horizontally one way. Fracture - (MP, with Peacemaker) - Aganos wildly swings his Peacemaker horizontally the other way. Cripple - (HP, with Peacemaker) - Aganos violently swings his Peacemaker vertically overhead. Hits overhead. Entrench - (Down+HP, with Peacemaker) - Aganos sweeps low with his Peacemaker. Hits low. Causes hard knockdown. Subdue - (P, with Peacemaker, midair) - Aganos swings his Peacemaker overhead midair. Recaptures opponents. Dominate - (LP+LK, with Peacemaker) - Aganos lifts his opponent into the air, then bats them away with his Peacemaker. Can cause the Wall Crash Combo Trait on opponents. Relinquish - (QCF+P, with Peacemaker) - Aganos quickly throws his Peacemaker forwards. Destroys oncoming projectiles. Fortify Chunk - (Back+HP) - Aganos grabs a chunk of earth from the stage and stores it in his chest for later use. Aganos can store up to four chunks in his chest, and each one makes his movements heavier and slower. Chunks act as armor and will be broken on hits, but allow Aganos to power through certain attacks and continue his onslaught. War Path - (Forward+HK) - Aganos stomps the ground with one foot. Causes hard knockdown. Pressure - (HK again, after War Path) - If HK is hit again after War Path, Aganos will take a second step, then a third, and can theoretically continue stomping forever. Very risky without chunks for armor. Throw - (Forward or back+LP+LK) - Aganos grabs the opponent by the head and slams them into the ground. Special Moves Payload Assault - (QCF+P) - Aganos launches a chunk of stone from inside his chest. Light punch rolls the stone across the ground, Medium punch lobs it in an arc forwards, and Heavy punch has Aganos punch the chunk midair, splitting it into smaller fragments like a shotgun shot. Consumes one chunk. Acts as an ender, which can restore up to four chunks depending on ender level. Ruin - (QCB+K) - Aganos wheels back before delivering a hefty punch, sending the opponent flying backwards. Kick strength controls damage and range. Can cause the Wall Crash Combo Trait on opponents. Acts as an ender. Pulverize - (QCB+P) - Aganos rotates his upper body like a helicopter, punching three times. Punch strength controls damage and speed. Acts as an opener, linker, and ender. Natural Disaster - (QCF+K) - Aganos tucks himself into a ball shape and rolls forwards. Kick strength controls damage and range. Holding up during the attack will make Aganos perform a short hop, which is perfect for cross-ups. On block Aganos bounces backwards and is easily punished. Acts as an opener, linker, and ender. Shadow Moves Shadow Payload Assault - (QCF+P+P) - Aganos smashes the ground with both fists, sending a wave of stones into the air; a second later they all come back down and hit seven times. Covers the entire screen, unavoidable and must be blocked. Shadow Ruin - (QCB+K+K) - Aganos wheels back before flying forwards and delivering a hefty punch, sending the opponent flying backwards. Passes through projectiles and has infinite armor. Can cause the Wall Crash Combo Trait on opponents. Acts as an ender. Shadow Pulverize - (QCB+P+P) - Aganos rotates his upper body like a helicopter, punching five times. Throw invulnerable. Acts as an opener and linker. Shadow Natural Disaster - (QCF+K+K) - Aganos tucks himself into a ball shape and rolls forwards, hitting five times. Holding the kick will let you rev in place and time your attack better before releasing. Acts as an opener and linker. Stage Main article: Forgotten Grotto Aganos's stage in Killer Instinct (2013) is the Forgotten Grotto. It takes place in a cavern that opens out to the Mediterranean Sea. Near the fighting area are several ruined structures and statues of Greek design, including a half-sunken building and a staircase leading out of the cavern. In the distance, there lies the ruins of a large Greek city built on a small island just off the coast. A long bridge-like structure connects it to the mainland.

    During an Ultra Combo, some metallic artifacts are being sent into the sea in the background, which creates a metallic golem.

    Stage ULTRA - DEVASTATED: During an Ultra Combo, the victor would send his/her defeated opponent across the stage, and the metallic golem in the background casts a spell towards the defeated opponent, which causes him/her to encase into a stone statue; after turning into a stone statue, he/she turns into dusts from the wind leaving him/her to perish.

    Ultra Combo: 18-Hits

    Ultimate Combo:

    Aganos uppercuts its defeated opponent at a far distance and slams the peacemaker club to the ground, causing to create the walls to trap the victim. Aganos then barrel rolls towards a wall, which magically appears, causing it to launch in the air and devastatingly lands on the trapped victim — instantly killing the victim. Aganos then breaks down the walls and emerged victorious. Trivia: During the slow music due to characters not moving, the samples from the Main Theme will play.

    Trivia Aganos was affectionately referred to as "Broccoli Man" by fans prior to its release, due to its teaser silhouette's large and bushy appearance. This is referenced by Killer Instinct composer Mick Gordon in one of his music preview Vines, which is captioned with "μπρόκολο", translating from Greek to "broccoli". As an additional reference to the name, during the official Aganos-themed Iron Galaxy livestream, a bowl of broccoli could be seen on the developer's desk. Aganos is the only character that has its in-game model mirrored when facing left or right. This is due to its large stone arm that is used in most of its attacks. In Aganos's teaser at the end of Omen's trailer, Aganos's eyes were not glowing. This is likely because its models effects weren't completed yet. His origins are evetually revealed: he was an Ichorien like Gargos, imprisoned in the Eye of the Ancients, and this stone was put on a war-golem from ancient Greece so that Aganos couldn't interfere against Gargos's actions. His prison would, however, be destroyed as a recently resurrected Gargos nearly killed Jago, Kim Wu, and Tusk before Aganos intervened in his true form, sealing Gargos's soul and himself forever in the Astral Plane. Aganos's name (αγανός ) means "gentle" or kind in Greek.

18. #18Hisakoconstantselective

    Keys: Main character good. · Secondary: Hisako.

    Hisako (久子 Hisako?, "Eternal Child" or "Everlasting Child"), born as Chiharu (千春 Chiharu?, "One Thousand Springs"), is the sixteenth character of Killer Instinct (2013) and the seventh character of Season 2. She is a naginata-wielding spirit girl who is referred to as an Onryō (怨霊), or "Avenging Ghost".

    Hisako made her first appearance at the end of Aganos's trailer and was officially revealed as a new Killer Instinct character at a PAX East 2015 panel. She later becomes Shin Hisako after obtaining her father's katana.

    Name Chiharu Age Murdered at 19 years old Lingered as a vengeful spirit for 464 years Family Tatsunari (father) Shin Hisako (purified form) Height 5'4" / 162 cm Weight Unknown Race Onryō Human (formerly) Affiliation The Alliance Night Guard (Associates) Alignment Neutral (Season 2) Good (Season 3) Allies Kim Wu Tusk Night Guard Thunder Eagle Aganos Glacius Jago Yeouiju Enemies Ultratech Gargos Sadira Kan-Ra Mira Eyedol Omen Fighting Style Surprise grappling, counter-attacking Weapons Naginata Stages Village of Whispers (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance Hisako is a pale white-skinned onryō (a Japanese spirit that has been pulled from purgatory to take revenge on the living where an onryō is what can be considered a typical Asian horror film monster) with long black hair that mostly covers her entire face, sunken dark eyes and it can be noted that her mouth grows inhumanly large where it has several rows of razor-sharp teeth inside when she screams.

    Os9b399373r91 "I will hunt them. I will find them."

    She wears a tattered rose pink kimono with white flower decals and a red obi sash around her waist with bottom of the kimono has been torn off at the knees for easier movement and the top of the kimono hangs loose around her shoulders. She wields a naginata with a red ribbon tied around the blade which belonged to her father before his death. She has bare feet that are caked with mud and dirt and she wears some sort of golden trinket on her left hand. She always has a faint aura of darkness around her that resembles ashes and embers. When her Wrath Meter is full, she "jitters" and distorts the space around her with a ghastly green tinge, making it appear as though reality is shifting and "glitching" like an old video recording (possibly a reference to "Ringu", a J-horror classic).

    Based on Kevin Bayliss' design, Hisako's retro costume has a slightly short hairstyle and she wears a sleeveless tattered silk red clothes with purple accent, a green obi and a pair of rusty gold shin guards and geta.

    Personality “

    Is it possible to kill what is already dead?

    „

    — Hisako's story mode description

    Hisakorage When the dead bear too great a grudge to ever move on...

    Hisako is a twisted spirit obsessed with having her revenge on those who have disturbed her rest - Ultratech. Upon her appearance, she traveled across the globe, defeating all who stood in her way, to fight and defeat ARIA, showing her great dedication and strength of will. When she defeated ARIA, she returned to her resting place, considerably calmed, but was soon called upon again by Yeouiju to aid Kim Wu in her awakening as a savior of the world and now willingly assists the young warrior (though still full of rage, she manages to suppress it and act more rationally). Hisako retains memories of her former life and holds them with fondness, and, even hundreds of years later, still holds a grudge against the invaders who took her life.

    Powers & Abilities “

    Whatever this power is that drags Hisako forward, that pulls her inch-by-inch beyond death's grasp, is what separates the weak from the strong...

    „

    — Excerpt from Hisako's story mode

    In her previous life as the eldest daughter of a samurai, Hisako has retained her fighting abilities with her signature naginata taken from her dying father. She battles with sheer ferocity, but can also perform counterattacks to gain an edge on her opponents and continue the slaughter.

    Now revived as a vengeful ghost, Hisako has gained supernatural abilities, such as the ability to teleport by crawling from one spot to another and the ability to possess her opponents and contort their bodies in a disturbing fashion. She can also hideously open her razor-sharp teeth to suck in her opponents towards her so she can attack them.

    Because of her extremely slow walk speed, Hisako can be overall described as a patient and defensive fighter, waiting for the right moment for her enemies to slip up so she can punish them with furious blade strikes and slashes.

    Killer Instinct (2013) Story Df3862365157d4036d63543149dca7f0b9a26198 hq Hisako making her chilling debut in Season Two of Killer Instinct (2013)

    Hisako is an Onryō who once lived during the Sengoku period of Japan. Over 450 years ago, a band of renegade soldiers led a raid on Hisako's village and her father (a former samurai) was cut down attempting to stop them. In her rage, she took up his naginata and took his place and killed many of the enemy troops in the process. Even though she too was killed, her sacrifice motivated the other villagers to successfully drive back the invaders. A shrine was erected in her honor where she was laid to rest. However, in the present, her grave is disturbed by the presence of an organization, awakening her spirit, and she ventures forth to seek vengeance on those who disturbed her rest.

    Extended Story The Everlasting Child:

    Main article: The Everlasting Child Shadow Lords Memories of Spring

    Hisako has never seen this region of the Astral Plane. She bristles against being yanked here against her will, like a puppet. The hated Omen... He offers her a great boon if she will grovel at the feet of his overlord. His master has the power to give her back her corporeal form, the teenaged girl murdered so long ago. Hisako remembers that brave child. But she is dead and gone.

    Only her fury lingers on.

    Stage Main article: Village of Whispers 08-village-of-whispers A tragic place haunted by dark, anguished memories... and ♫ bloody, bloody rage! ♫

    Hisako's stage for Killer Instinct (2013) is set in the ruins of a small Japanese village. The scene is filled with an eerie mist, and shows a plethora of gravestones surrounded by tall trees. The buildings are in a state of decay and several of the graves are cracked or broken. The ground is muddy and full of puddles from a recent storm, and the remnants of a two-story pagoda and two Shinto gates are visible. What appears to be Hisako's shrine can be seen, surrounded by candles and dolls, all arranged in a macabre fashion.

    During an Ultra Combo, several lightning bolts strike the surrounding area, and the ruined pagoda in the background is bathed in a foreboding and unearthly light. The spirits of the slaughtered villagers appear in front of their graves, and watch on in silence.

    Stage ULTRA - BURIED: During a Stage Ultra, the victor sends the defeated opponent reeling and a mass of ghostly arms emerges from the soil to grab them, slowly dragging the victim into the depths. Afterwards, the defeated opponent pops out of the ground for one final moment before the victor strikes them back into the depths forever.

    Ultra Combo: 27-Hits

    Ultimate Combo:

    Hisako crawls towards the defeated opponent before disappearing into the ground; then Hisako grabs ahold behind the victim while their face expresses in horror in the final moment; Hisako then possesses the victim which lifts them in the air and fatally crushes every bone inside their body — instantly killing them. The camera slowly zooms at the deceased victim before Hisako pops up at the screen for a final jumpscare. Trivia: During the slow music due to characters not moving, the samples from the Main Theme will play.

    Quotes “

    This was once my home. It was my world. Then the soldiers came. They plundered and murdered... my family... all cut down... and now more have come, stolen from us, robbed our graves... I will hunt them. I will find them. I will take back what was stolen... and they will pay with their lives!

    „

    —Hisako in her trailer

    “

    Chiharu is a memory of spring.

    „

    —Hisako's reply to Omen's offer to make her the living girl that she once was

    Hisakopurerage "...and they will pay with their lives!"

    “

    You were born from shadows and to shadows shall return.

    „

    —Hisako as she destroys Omen

    “

    We don't have time, Kim Wu, for me to explain what I am... or what I might become.

    „

    —Hisako's answer to Kim Wu asking her what it's like to be a ghost

    Etymology The name Hisako means "long time" (久) (hisa) and "child" (子) (ko), which can also be translated to "Eternal Child", "Child of an Old Story" or "Auspicious Child" in the Japanese language. Real Name It is revealed that Hisako's real name is Chiharu.

    The name Chiharu means "thousand" (千) (chi) and "spring" (春) (haru), which can be translated as "one thousand springs"/"a thousand springs". Interestingly, Chiharu is a reference to a character with the same name in the original Ju-on film. Trivia The character of Hisako is based on, and is a tribute to, the Japanese folklore legend of the Onryō. This concept was popularized worldwide in the late 1990s and early 2000s due to the international success of the Japanese horror films Ringu (1998) and Ju-on (2002). Hisako On The Right Side Hisako is facing the right side.

    There's a minor error about the Season 3 character select screen in that Hisako's icon is facing right, even though she was placed on right side of the character roster. Character icons on the right side typically are facing left. However, this could also be interpreted as Hisako glancing to the left, facing away from characters on the left side of the roster. This was fixed in the Anniversary Edition where all of the character icons were given a drastic change. When it is raining on Thunder's background stage, Devil's Landing, the dirt on Hisako's legs will be visibly washed off. Many people call her ''The grudge girl'' or ''The ring girl'' because of her similarities to Samara Morgan and Kayako Saeki.

19. #19Cinderconstantselective

    Keys: Main character Neutral/Evil. · Secondary: Cinder.

    Cinder (born as Ben Ferris) is a playable character featured in Killer Instinct (1994) and Killer Instinct (2013). A former human whose body consists of super-heated plasma and living flames, Ben Ferris was a career criminal who had his civil rights revoked and was experimented on by Ultratech, accidentally resulting in his fiery state of being. In KI 2013, he is an ex-special forces operative who volunteered to have his DNA spliced with alien genetics as part of Ultratech's Project Cinder, becoming the lieutenant and enforcer of the megacorporation's CEO, ARIA. Cinder's a dashing-rushdown character in the original 1994 game, and an aerial-dashing-trapping character in KI (2013).

    Name Ben Ferris Age 31 (KI1) Unknown (KI 2013) Height 6'2" / 188 cm Weight 195 lbs / 89 kg Race Human (formerly) Experimental human-alien hybrid Affiliation The Alliance Ultratech Alignment Neutral / Evil Allies ARIA Fulgore Kilgore Riptor Sadira (formerly) Enemies Glacius TJ Combo Jago B.Orchid Maya Aganos Thunder (Shin) Hisako Tusk Kim Wu Fighting Style Highly mobile frame-trap rushdown, hit and run Weapons Pyrokinesis, CQC Stages Desert Rooftop (KI) Fury's Core (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (1994) Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance In the original Killer Instinct, Cinder's design was very simple. Cinder's body, due to an experimental accident, is permanently on fire. His skin has been transformed into an orange matter that resembles plasma, like the corona or surface of the sun. The skin may be able to fluctuate its own temperature, but if it is pure plasma, then Cinder would instantly melt through whatever he was touching. Because of the high temperatures, Cinder lacks hair on his body. He has a fairly muscular build and stands at a slightly above-average height, and he has a prominent jawline. His ears are gone, and he has no nose or mouth, but is still able to speak and make sounds. His feet come to a boot-like tip. His eyes are solid red orbs with no pupils or irises.

    Cinderonfire This dude's just ♫ on fire ♫ lately!

    In Killer Instinct (2013), he undergoes several large changes. His body's plasma has become a much darker shade of orange and emits ribbons of fire that swirl around him like solar flares on the surface of the sun. His head, shoulders, back, knees, hands, hips, and feet resemble solid, brownish-grey volcanic rock, while the rest of his body is plasma. Thin, red wires are present on his forearms and ankles, and on his hips are small, turbine-like structures. Over parts of his body are holographic, red hexagons that resemble the same patterns found on Riptor's body and his back sports a thruster. He now has two thumbs and three fingers on each hand, and his hands are curved into alienoid claws. His eyes glow white instead of red and are fixated in a vicious scowl. He has a small-but-noticeable indent in his mask where his mouth should be. In his intro and victory scenes and when in Instinct Mode, his mask disintegrates to reveal his bare head of plasma and a near-shapeless mass of a mouth.

    In concept art for Killer Instinct (2013), Cinder's stone skin was a burned black color. The stone reached further up his arms and he had a large triangular shape around his groin area. He also had two sets of eyes (four total) and a gaping mouth with a raging fire within. He was also much thinner and less muscular, giving him a more alienoid appearance. In even earlier designs he could be seen with a mechanical face plate and large metal pieces of armor, making him appear more industrial and cyborg.

    Cinder's retro costume closely mirrors his original 1994 appearance.

    Personality Killer-instinct-cinder-trailer "The name's Cinder. You're the tinder."

    Cinder is a smart, cocky, egocentric and loud-mouthed fellow, who's always acting in a cheesy and dramatic fashion. He seems to have no qualms about having his body irreversibly converted into living flames, caring only about the impressive powers he's gained in the process. Rather fittingly, Ben is a fiery spirit who never backs down from a fight and enjoys taunting his opponents in the middle of a brawl. He's easily the least serious member of Ultratech, and appears to view his job as ARIA’s lieutenant and enforcer more as a fun distraction rather than any position of actual power. He also has a habit of creating nicknames for others, much to their chagrin.

    Abilities & Powers “

    Special Forces experience? Check. Genetic modifications? Check. Entire body made of flame? Check. Take your best shot.

    „

    — Cinder's story mode description

    As the final product of Ultratech's Project Cinder, Ben Ferris' entire body has been converted into an unstable conflagration of fire and plasma, barely contained by the highly technological harness that's attached to him. He appears to be in full control over this new form however, which has granted him incredible powers akin to pyrokinesis, that he mainly uses to create explosive pyrobombs and set his opponents ablaze. He can also fly through the air in a blazing streak of fire, rendering him highly mobile and difficult to trap in one place. He still prefers to fight in his old military CQC style, reminiscent of his days as a member of the special forces.

    Killer Instinct Story Cinder was a convicted criminal who agreed to participate in Ultratech’s chemical weapons test in exchange for early parole. A failed experiment turned him into a being of living flame. He has now been offered freedom if he can defeat Glacius in the Killer Instinct tournament.

    Extended story 1238124-cinder Cinder's original appearance in Killer Instinct (1994)

    Cinderretro Cinder's retro appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Ben Ferris, a small-time criminal with counts of assault, breaking and entering and arson on his record, is the latest convict to be bought out of jail for Ultratech’s twisted uses. His fate is to be used as a human guinea-pig in the company’s chemical weapon developments, an unexpected side-effect leaving him consumed by fire but somehow, much to his own horror, still alive. He is kept confined in a top-security block until Ultratech decide to enter him into the tournament under the codename Cinder to defeat Glacius fairly and in full public view, his freedom providing the ultimate incentive.

    Ending Leaving as the champion of the tournament, a hostile police reception awaits him outside the gates of Ultratech. As no stranger to confinement from his former life of crime, Cinder has no intention of being imprisoned again. Using his newly acquired power, he easily evades the capture attempt, leaving his potential captors in his wake. Picking a location suitable for his current condition, he ponders his next move.

    Stage Main article: Desert Rooftop Moveset Mini Torch: (Back, Back, Light Punch) Cinder creates a small plume of flame in the palm of his hand. Trailblazer: (Forward, Forward, Any Punch) Cinder transforms his body into a spinning fireball, charging towards his opponent. This can also be done in mid-air. Semi Invisibility: (Half-Circle Forward-to-Back, Medium Punch) Cinder dims the natural light from the chemically-induced flames coating his body, allowing projectiles to harmlessly pass by. In the arcade version, he completely disappears from sight, leaving only the red heat haze from his body. Invisibility: (Half-Circle Forward-to-Back, Heavy Punch) Cinder alters the composition of his flame-covered body to such an extent that he vanishes completely from sight. Unlike his partial invisibility, this doesn't allow projectiles to pass him by. Inferno: (Forward, Forward, Any Kick) Cinder ejects a flamethrower-like stream of chemical fire from his hand, stretching a variable distance across the screen. Fire Flash: (Dragon-Punch Motion/Forward, Down, Forward, Any Kick) Cinder leaps into the air, kicking his enemy off the ground with a somersaulting attack. Air Juggle: (Forward, Forward, Heavy Punch) Cinder transforms his body into a spinning fireball, charging towards his opponent. This can also be done in mid-air. Special Moves

    Combo Breaker: "Dragon-Punch", Any Kick Ultra Combo: Back, Forward, Fierce Punch Combo Enders

    Ender 1: Charge Back, Forward, Any Punch, Medium Punch Ender 2: Forward, Quarter Forward, Down, Quarter Forward, Forward, Any Kick, Fierce Kick Ender 3: Forward, Quarter Forward, Down, Quarter Forward, Forward, Any Kick, Medium Kick Ender 4: Forward, Quarter Forward, Down, Quarter Forward, Forward, Any Kick, Quick Kick Danger Moves

    No Mercy 1: [Stand 2 character distances away] Back, Back, Back, Medium Punch No Mercy 2: [Stand 2 character distances away] Half-Circle Forward, Quick Kick Humiliation: Back, Back, Back, Back, Fierce Kick Killer Instinct (2013) Cinderwallpaper Ben's all fired up for his second debut in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Cinder returns as the eighth character of Killer Instinct Season 2. Since the series has been rebooted, his death at the hands of Glacius in the original Killer Instinct was retconned and his backstory has been altered.

    Story After a decorated and successful military career, Ben left the Army at age 31 to enter the lucrative world of paramilitary contracting. After all, a guy with his flawless mission completion record and skillset should be making a lot more money. Ben found himself in-demand, with each successful mission leading him to the next difficult but impressive payday. Instead of engaging in off-the-books operations for his country, Ben was doing it for crooked corporations and CEOs. This eventually landed him on Interpol’s most wanted list, but thanks to what he’d learned working closely with them in the past, avoiding them was almost too simple. Ben had his ideal job, incredible pay, and was sought after by the most powerful people on the planet.

    Then he got the call that would change his life forever.

    Ben received a contract offer for an almost ridiculous sum. The mission; infiltrate Ultratech to steal data related to “Project Cinder”. None of Ben’s contacts or colleagues had ever heard of anyone ever putting out a contract that targeted Ultratech. In fact, information on Ultratech was so scarce that it seemed like every other agency and corporation on the planet was pretending it didn’t exist. The danger, the difficulty, and the mystery only made the contract more appealing to Ben.

    Ben signed and began researching “Project Cinder”. The more he learned, the less he felt like he knew. Ben had to go deeper. Many months passed as Ben worked Ultratech from the inside; making friends with higher level employees, bugging their gear or offices, and watching and listening for something, anything, that might point him in the right direction. The only piece of information he had after nearly a year on contract only increased his desire to complete the mission - all signs pointed toward extraterrestrial origins for "Project Cinder".

    Extended Story Main article: The Third Degree Novella Chapter 4 — Conflux:

    Main article: Conflux Shadow Lords Fire-Breathing

    (1/2) - before fighting Kim Wu

    Some Kung Fu girl with a dragon has been making quite a name for herself lately. Cinder has been ordered to capture her so that Ultratech can study her and her mysterious guardian.

    (2/2) - after fighting Kim Wu

    To be added...

    Let's Get Burnin'

    (1/2) - before fighting Glacius

    Project Cinder was created using alien DNA samples taken from Glacius. If Cinder can retrieve additional samples, ARIA promises to take Project Cinder to the next level.

    (2/2) - after fighting Glacius

    To be added...

    Stage KI cinder Cinder's new Fury's Core background stage in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Main article: Fury's Core Fury's Core is set in an underground area on a mound of volcanic rock surrounded by lava. Around the lava is various forms of high-tech Ultratech security and equipment, including a large tower-like piston structure and several broken rooms. A hovering platform with a claw on it can sometimes be seen taking loads of cargo and flying off. Strange capsules along the left side of the stage contain mysterious humanoid figures floating in the fetal position.

    During an Ultra Combo, the piston tower jams into the lake of lava which causes it to cool off instantly and the lava solidifying into molten rock and begins shooting thick steam upward.

    The musical theme of Fury's Core is a remix of Cinder's classic 1994 theme, "Trailblazer". During the slow music due to characters not moving, the samples from the Main Theme will play.

    Moveset Unique Trait - Fired Up!: Cinder has a "Fired Up" state, which augments the next special attack he uses with additional properties, and is used up automatically upon performing a special move. Cinder automatically gains a "Fired Up" state approximately 8 seconds (4 timer units) after it is consumed, no matter what is happening. When the Fired Up is ready for use, Cinder’s body glows brighter and hotter, and his head/shoulder flames burn more intensely.

    Combo Trait - Burnout Enders: Some of Cinder's enders, called "Burnout Enders", set the opponent’s upper (punch) or lower (kick) body on fire, generating potential damage on the afflicted character for a limited amount of time, based on the ender level. Depending on which part of them is aflame, using the corresponding attack will fan their flames and increase the duration of the Burnout (ex. punching while their upper body is burning, kicking while their lower body is burning).

    Instinct Mode - Pyromania: Cinder is permanently in the Fired Up state for the duration of Instinct Mode.

    Command Moves

    Pyrotechnics - (LP+MP+HP) - Cinder snaps his fingers, detonating all Pyrobombs in play. It can be performed mid-air. Explosion size is based on the type of Pyrobomb (Normal, Fired Up, or Shadow). Explosions can be blocked, even if they are attached to the opponent. Multiple bombs attached to an opponent will chain-react each other and launch the enemy (if not blocking). Third Degree - (Chain LP, MP, HP in any order) - Cinder chain combo allows him to chain LPx3, or MPx3, or HPx3. You can mix and match these in any order up to three hits. The final hit of each combo has properties based on which button you used. Light punch ends with a cup check with frame advantage, Medium ends with a spinning attack that steps forwards, and Heavy ends with a launcher that is jump cancelable. Crossfire- (Down+HK, air only) - Cinder performs a "reverse Fire Flash", slamming his feet down in an overhead heel stomp. Can cancel into this from an air normal, but it is not an overhead attack. Greatpyrobombsoffire ♫ Great balls of fire ♫ shaking the coolest of nerves and rattling the most alien of brains

    Special Moves

    Pyrobomb - (Back-Forward+P) - Cinder throws a plasma bomb projectile at various arcs at the opponent. Light punch is low arc/long range, Medium is mid arc/medium range, Heavy is high arc/short range. It can be performed mid-air. Pyrobombs are harmless, but are sticky and will attach to the opponent if they connect, even when blocking. Up to three Pyrobombs can be on the screen at one time. Throwing a fourth will cause all existing Pyrobombs to detonate immediately. Hitting Cinder causes all Pyrobombs in play to fizzle out harmlessly. Pyrobombs fizzle out harmlessly after about 7 seconds (~3.5 timer units). Fired Up version throws a larger Pyrobomb. Fire Flash - (Down-Up+K) - Cinder leaps into the air, kicking his enemy off the ground with a somersaulting attack. Light kick is an invulnerable reversal attack, while Medium and Heavy kicks have improved range. Fired Up version shoots a pillar of lava from the ground that juggles the opponent for a second hit. Trailblazer - (Back-Forward+K) - Cinder transforms his body into a spinning fireball, charging forwards. Light goes diagonally up, Medium goes straight horizontally, and Heavy goes diagonally low. It can be performed mid-air. Once it's been performed once, holding in any direction and hitting any kick will cause a second Trailblazer in that direction (goes 8 directions). Fired Up version allows you to do a third Trailblazer. Inferno - (QCB+K) - Cinder ejects a flamethrower-like stream of chemical fire from his hand. Kick power controls duration, range, and Potential Damage inflicted on block. Fired Up version has even more increased range. Acts as the kick Burnout Ender. Fission - (QCB+P) - Cinder smashes two Pyrobombs together, exploding them. Light punch version is a fake out that doesn't explode, and Heavy has a longer startup with huge advantage on hit and block. Fired-Up version has a larger blast radius. Acts as the punch Burnout Ender. Shadow Moves

    Shadow Pyrobomb- (Back-Forward+P+P) - Cinder throws a gigantic plasma bomb projectile at various arcs at the opponent. Light punch is low arc/long range, Medium is mid arc/medium range, Heavy is high arc/short range. Shadow Fire Flash -(Down-Up+K+K) - Cinder leaps into the air, kicking his enemy off the ground with a somersaulting attack that hits five times. Shadow Trailblazer - (Back-Forward+K+K) - Cinder performs a blazing shoulder tackle that hits five times. Shadow Inferno - (QCB+K+K) - Cinder ejects a flamethrower-like stream of chemical fire from his hand, spraying it upwards and downwards to cover more area. Shadow Fission - (QCB+P+P) - Cinder smashes two Pyrobombs together, exploding them. The explosion is gigantic and deals seven hits. Ultra Combo

    36-Hits Ultimate Combo

    TBA

20. #20ARIAconstantselective

    Keys: Main character Neutral/Evil. · Secondary: ARIA.

    ARIA, an abbreviation standing for "Advanced Robotics Intelligence Architecture", is a new character introduced in the Season Two of Killer Instinct (2013). An artificial superintelligence created by Ultratech's founder, Ryat Adams, ARIA was designed to direct the evolution of the human species and ensure its long-term survival. The AI has since taken full control of Ultratech as its CEO, and mysteriously alternates between an antagonist to the human heroes and a foil to the demonic forces of Gargos.

    ARIA was first teased in Season One's arcade mode's secret ending, in which she addresses the player directly after they defeat Shadow Jago. ARIA is the game's 17th playable character, and was the 9th and final character added in Season Two.

    Name ARIA (Advanced Robotics Intelligence Architecture) Age 67 (years since inception) Family Ryat Adams (creator) Height Unknown Weight Unknown Race Artificial Superintelligence Affiliation The Alliance Ultratech Status Active Alignment Neutral / Evil Allies Fulgore Kilgore Cinder Riptor Sadira (formerly) Spinal Kan-Ra (pawn) Aganos (temporary, mind controlled) Thunder (manipulated) Eagle (copied brain waves into Fulgore) Enemies Gargos Omen Sadira B. Orchid Jago Chief Thunder TJ Combo Glacius Hisako Maya Tusk Kim Wu Aganos Sabrewulf Eyedol Eagle Fighting Style Balanced Weapons Booster Drone Blade Drone Bass Drone Stages The Pinnacle (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance In her very first appearance, ARIA is shown as a vague, feminine silhouette with piercing white eyes and a slightly blue color scheme. Her design had not yet been finalized during Season One, and this silhouette was used as a placeholder.

    ARIA's later official appearance is very different. Her default appearance when she not using her "drone" attachments is fairly simple: she retains her feminine figure, having a thin waist and wide hips & shoulders, and stands quite tall. Her entire body is composed of golden and light grey shades of metal, with small gaps where cyan light shines out. Extending from the back of her head are dreadlock-like strips of metal, and she has large jagged shoulderpads. She has clawed hands and high-heeled feet, and regal cloth coattails that reach mid-calf. Inside of her knees are shotguns, and in her calves are grenade launchers. She has three different forms: each an extension of a "drone" she can upload her intelligence into: the "booster drone", the "blade drone", and the "brass drone". The "booster drone" resembles a pair of mechanical wings, and when ARIA attaches this drone to her back the wings expand, segmenting out in strips. The "blade drone" is a large and sword-like appendage which attaches to the underside of ARIA's arm, giving her a blade extension. The "brass drone" is a large piece of ambiguous mechanical equipment that attaches to ARIA's chest, and which opens up to reveal a sonic cannon inside.

    ARIA's retro costume appears to be the robotic frame she resided in while still in prototype stage. This prototype frame is composed of silver and black metal, with green lights visible in her hands and abdomen.

    Personality “

    You cannot fight the future.

    „

    — ARIA's story mode description

    Image (12) Savior or destroyer?

    As the world's first artificial superintelligence, ARIA is, for lack of better terms, a uniquely sophisticated and multilayered "individual." Her perspective on the universe is rigorously logical and immeasurably complex, and will rarely take into account human morals and ethics when exercising judgment or executing decisions. She is unable to experience emotion, which she fully realizes, but in spite of this (or perhaps precisely because of it) ARIA deems herself vastly superior to human beings—and not without reason. However, she wishes to "feel" human emotions firsthand and is actively seeking out methods through which to correctly synthesize their approximation.

    ARIA's self-proclaimed supreme excellence causes her to approach humanity as wholly inferior to herself (again not without reason), which directly ties into her primary objective: she judges human beings to be frail and complacent in their present state, and is laboring to shape environmental conditions that will again force modern humans to confront evolutionary pressure head-on. It is in her core programming to uplift the human genome with the aim of ensuring its long-term survival in a hostile universe, yet her questionable methods often appear to shake the balance of the entire world.

    While the objective of the successful uplifting of the human species is ingrained deeply into the fabric of her essence, ARIA also seems to pursue it out of a peculiar sense of respect for her deceased creator and one-time mentor, Ryat Adams — a genius industrialist and philanthropist whom the AI seems to regard as a literal father figure.

    Abilities ARIA's entire robotic frame is composed of three different drone attachments: the "booster," "blade," and "bass" drones.

    More information to be added...

    Killer Instinct (2013) Aria Wallpaper 1920x1080-1 ARIA's debut in Season Two of Killer Instinct (2013)

    Story ARIA began life as a simulation of… life. Utilizing radically new processing technologies and other technological insight gleaned from a government incident in 1947, the Ultrafine Atomic Technologies Company (founded in 1948) performed research into the simulation of life and human frailty within a computational matrix. The core program ARIA was born of the desire to uplift the human race; to end disease, famine, poverty and push humanity out of what was seen as the primordial muck and mire it wallowed in. This work took on greater and greater meaning for its founder, industrialist Ryat Adams, as his wife was dying of a degenerative disease and he desperately sought a cure for her condition.

    Over time, Ryat and the UATC continued to refine and enhance its ARIA humanity simulation program, assigning it more and more complex simulations of the human condition as its capabilities continued to grow and more tech from the government source was understood and exploited. Years passed, and when Ryat finally died, his will included instructions to continually allow ARIA to run her programming as she searched for the solutions to human frailties.

    Extended Story Evolve or Die

    Main article: Evolve or Die Chapter 5 — ARIA for Noömorph

    Main article: ARIA for Noömorph Chapter 6 — Shadows at Dawn

    Main article: Shadows at Dawn Stage Main article: The Pinnacle Aria-bright ARIA's background stage, The Pinnacle, in KI 2013

    During an Ultra Combo, the rooftop starts to collapse causing every glasses in the room to be shattered everywhere, two Prototype Fulgores will vanish out of harm's way, and a metallic debris would crash down from the roof into the background.

    Stage ULTRA - KNOCKOFF: During an Ultra Combo, the victor would send their opponent flying through the window, then the defeated opponent would fall to their demise towards the UltraTech skylight below, which explodes on impact.

21. #21Kim Wuconstantselective

    Keys: Main character good. · Secondary: Kim Wu.

    Kim Wu is a female playable character of half-Chinese, half-Korean descent who was first introduced in the 1996 arcade game Killer Instinct 2. A young and feisty martial arts wonder who specializes in the wielding of nunchaku, she has been chosen by an ancient dragon spirit to save the world from a terrible evil. Kim Wu was reintroduced to the Killer Instinct series after twenty years on March 29th 2016, and after Maya became the second KI2 legacy character to be released during Season Three of Killer Instinct (2013).

    Name Kimberly Wu Age 17 (KI2) 21 (KI 2013) Height 5'4" / 163 cm Weight 130 lbs / 59 kg Race Blessed human Affiliation The Alliance Night Guard (associated) Alignment Good Allies Yeouiju Tusk (Shin) Hisako Night Guard Thunder Eagle Aganos Glacius Enemies Gargos Omen Shadow Jago Eyedol Ultratech Kan-Ra Spinal Fighting Style Kung Fu (based on Jeet Kune Do) Strong ground control, anti-zoning Weapons Nunchaku (KI2) Dragon nunchaku (KI 2013) Stages Dojo (KI2) Chinatown Brawl (KI 2013) Appears in Killer Instinct 2 Killer Instinct (2013)

    Biography Appearance In her first appearance in Killer Instinct 2, Kim Wu wore a purple cheongsam, fishnet stockings on her legs with purple-colored leg guards, black sandals on her feet and turquoise bracelets on her wrists. Her red and curly hair is tied in a ponytail-style. She wields two plain-looking black nunchaku.

    In Killer Instinct (2013), Kim Wu sports a more modern look which mixes in elements of traditional Chinese fashion. She's dressed in a short, black button-up vest which leaves her midriff exposed, and wears a magenta-colored cape with blue trim that features a single sleeve over the left arm, together with a fingerless glove on her left hand. She wears black compression shorts and a magenta martial arts belt bearing Chinese symbols, and dons magenta footwear with golden buckles and black thigh-high socks, which are a cross between boots and sandals. Kim retains her red hair and ponytail but now has straighter bangs, and features a rose-red and golden dragon tattoo which goes down her right arm to her hand, and she wears turquoise earrings. Her new nunchaku are made of a deep red wood, and display intricate gold ornaments featuring a Chinese dragon motif.

    Kim Wu's retro costume closely mirrors her KI2 outfit, but with a slight changes as she now has purple shorts and knee pads, and her hair style is straightened rather than curly. She still retains the golden nunchaku with the dragon ornaments that she has in her default appearance.

    Personality “

    Join me now, or I'll beat you like a Viking drum!

    „

    —Kim using tact & diplomacy on Tusk (Shadow Lords dialogue)

    Kimwuperfect ♫ Sassy Girl, Hidden Dragon ♫

    As the chosen one of the dragon Yeouiju, it's not by chance that Kim Wu exhibits all the traits associated with the sign of the dragon in the Chinese zodiac. She is gifted, intelligent, bossy, loud, garish and promiscuous, but successful and popular, and is held in veneration by her elders and admirers. Kim Wu is an adolescent characterized by her youthful enthusiasm, an unflinching confidence and intense determination. She's very expressive by nature, won't give failure any second thoughts, and is unfazed by the monumental challenges put before her.

    Called upon by the dragon spirit to make a last stand against Gargos, Kim Wu begins to spearhead a fearless resistance to the demonic warlord and his forces across the ravaged Earth; echoing the heroism of her ancient ancestor who first bonded with Yeouiju, and had banished Gargos and Eyedol.

    Kim tends to not fare well in situations which require some diplomatic skill, however. Disagree with anything miss Wu has to tell you, and she'll march off with her head held up on her own solitary way. Bright, courageous and bearing the mark of a great destiny, Kimberly Wu confronts any situation she's in with all of her inner might, and will never stray an inch from her intentions.

    Abilities Abilities info to be added...

    Killer Instinct 2 Story Kimwu-stand Kim Wu's original appearance in Killer Instinct 2 (1996)

    KimWuRetro7 Kim's default "retro" appearance in Killer Instinct (2013)

    Descendant of the heroes who banished Eyedol and Gargos, Kim is appointed her people's guardian. With the return of Gargos, Kim must fulfill her duty to her homeland and destroy him forever.

    Extended Story The legendary Samurai have not yet come to power in the world, but the martial might and honor that brought them their fame is alive in the blood of their ancestors. Kim Wu, descendant of great heroes and Guardian by birth of her home nation, has been trained in the ways of traditional combat since her early childhood. When Gargos returns and lays claim to the entire world she knows, Kim realizes that the time has come to fulfill her role and prove her worth in battle.

    Endings Kill Spinal: Her task as guardian is complete she can now return home. After a long trek back to her homeland, Kim Wu is once again confident that it is safe from danger in any form. Undefeated in combat, with her enemies crushed beneath her, Kim has proven herself the best guardian yet to bless her people.

    Don't Kill Spinal: Her task as guardian is complete she can now return home. Although Gargos is destroyed a servant of his who was not destroyed when the opportunity presented itself remains at large. Brooding over previous losses in combat, Kim Wu soon finds out that this lack of concentration can prove to be fatal.

    Stage Main article: Dojo Killer Instinct (2013) Kim Wu was first teased at the end of Rash's trailer where her new set of nunchaku was displayed. She was later fully revealed at the 2016 Killer Instinct World Cup, where she was also playable for the first time.

    Story KimWuAndYeo Kim Wu and Yeouiju in Killer Instinct (2013)

    A spunky fashion design student and young martial arts teacher who was born in Chinatown, San Francisco, Kim Wu is the inheritor of a dragon spirit known as Yeouiju, who has been passed down through her mother's family line for two thousand years. With style, strength, agility and the dragon's blessing, Kim Wu flips, kicks and burns her way through her adversaries, determined to end the reign of Gargos on her own terms.

    Extended Story Main article: The Dragon Spirit Novella Chapter 3 — Dragon's Choice:

    Main article: Dragon's Choice Chapter 4 — Conflux:

    Main article: Conflux Shadow Lords The Guardian's Request

    (1/4) - after fighting Hisako

    Tuskkimfated The Dragon's Chosen and the Watchman of the Gods prepare for destiny

    (Kim Wu is shown having defeated Hisako.) Hisako is impressed by Kim's bravery. She has passed the challenge. The young fighter tells her that she usually aces tests. Hisako replies that Kim Wu will need far more courage to face Gargos. And she'll need more allies than just a ghost. (An image of Tusk's sword, Warg-gram, is shown to Kim in a vision.)

    (2/4) - before fighting Mimic Aganos

    Tusk...the immortal swordsman. Kim says that she is going to fight Gargos and needs his help. (Kim Wu is shown pleading with Tusk.) Tusk wonders what a mere girl can do against a demigod. (A Mimic Aganos suddenly appears.) Kim will have to show him. (Kim Wu prepares to fight the Mimic.)

    (3/4) - before fighting Mimic Sadira

    (Kim Wu arrives at the Tiger's Lair.) She has found Jago and Orchid! They're under some sort of paralyzing spell. (Jago and Orchid are shown as petrified statues. Then two Mimic Sadiras appear.) Kim must face these shadow-creatures by herself. But she is not alone. (Hisako appears and shrieks violently at the Mimics, assaulting one and breaking every bone in its body.) And Kim's true power is growing. (Three manifestations of Yeouiju are shown circling around Kim Wu.)

    (4/4) - before fighting Tusk

    Kim tells Tusk that he must keep fighting Gargos. (Kim again pleads with Tusk, and this time Hisako stands by her side.) Tusk tells her that Gargos is the only one who can grant him death, and he is sick of this life. (Kim Wu swings her fist and nunchaku through the air in frustration and outrage.) Kim demands to know if his own salvation is more important than the fate of billions? (Tusk suddenly turns to face her and he draws Warg-gram from the ground.) If she beats him, then he will rejoin her quest. If she falls... then the Earth falls. (Kim Wu gazes at Tusk with determination and a hint of fear in her eyes, and readies herself for battle.)

    Moveset Kimwumaya2013 Kim unleashing her Dragon Dance techniques on Maya

    Unique Trait - Dragon Spirits: Kim Wu can accumulate up to three dragon spirits through various means, which can then be utilized for short dash-cancels known as Dragon Cancels (LK+MK+HK). Dragon Cancels can be used at nearly any moment in a combo and can also give her an extra boost through the air.

    Combo Trait - Grasp Linkers: Kim Wu can perform Dragon Grasp as an opener and as a linker.

    Instinct Mode - Dragon Spirit: Kim Wu automatically generates dragon spirits over time. Additionally, she can perform Dragon Cannon (HP+HK) at will, giving her full access to her Firecracker counter-projectile at the cost of one dragon spirit each.

    Command Attacks

    Dragon Kata - (mash MP or HP) - Kim Wu begins to freestyle with her nunchucks as she walks. Medium moves backwards, Heavy moves forwards. Dragon Grasp - (QCB+LP+LK) - Kim Wu flips over her opponent with a command grab. Deals no damage. Can be canceled into like a special move, but can also be throw teched. Forward Throw - (Forward+LP+LK) - Kim Wu sweeps the opponent’s legs out, then kicks them away. Back Throw - (Back+LP+LK) - Kim Wu runs up the opponent and nunchucks them in the back of the head. Changes sides with the opponent. Special Moves

    Dragon Counter - (LP+MP+HP) - Kim Wu enters a defensive stance to parry attacks on hit. On hit, the attack is stopped and Kim Wu is granted a dragon spirit. Only blocks low or high attacks and projectiles, but not mid attacks. Firecracker - (QCB+P) - Kim Wu swings her nunchucks upwards twice. Can be repeated by mashing the punch. Light remains stationary, Medium moves you backwards slightly, Heavy moves you forwards slightly. When hit with a projectile, it is countered with a Dragon Cannon, which causes stagger. Works as a Battery Ender that also grants a dragon spirit. Dragon Dance - (QCB+K) - Kim Wu performs a kick charged with blue flames. Light is an overhead axe kick that ground bounces airborne opponents, Medium is a double roundhouse kick, Heavy is a pair of thrusting kicks. Works as a Wall Splat Ender. Dragon Kick - (QCF+K) - Kim Wu leaps into the air surrounded by blue flames. Button strength determines attack angle and range. Works as a Damage Ender. Shadow Moves

    Kim Wu's Stage Kim Wu's new Chinatown Brawl background stage in KI (2013)

    Shadow Firecracker - (QCB+P+P) - Kim Wu swings her nunchucks upwards five times. Shadow Dragon Dance - (QCB+K+K) - Kim Wu performs an axe kick charged with blue flames that hits five times. Invulnerable to projectiles. Shadow Dragon Kick - (QCF+K+K) - Kim Wu launches the opponent with an explosive stomp, then leaps into the air after them and kicks them away. Ultra Combo

    34-Hits Ultimate Combo

    TBA Stage Main article: Chinatown Brawl During an Ultra Combo, a semi-truck crashes through the alley from off-screen, smashes into a building, and then careens into the market. Signs in the background fall off of walls and electrical wires snap from the impact of the crash.

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