Mortal Kombat 1 RPG

1. #1Ashrah
2. #2Baraka

   Keys: Baraka Outworlders · Secondary: merchant Tarkat

   Mortal Kombat 1: "Baraka was once a respected Outworld merchant. But that life ended in an instant when he contracted the dreaded Tarkat plague. Incurable, contagious, and the cause of severe physical deformities, Tarkat turned Baraka into a monster. He was cast out and doomed to live out his days in a colony of similarly afflicted Outworlders. When Baraka first arrived, the colony was in disarray. His fellow Tarkatans had given up and were ready to die. Their hopelessness lit a fire in Baraka’s heart. He spares no effort to better his fellow Tarkatans’ lives. He knows that as long as he fights, he will never truly be a victim." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old allies. In doing so, he designed the fate of Baraka to be a rich Edenian merchant living in Outworld with his family instead of the being the General of the Tarkatan Horde he was before under Shao Kahn's rule. At an unknown time, however, Baraka succumbs to the Tarkat disease, disfiguring him and bringing the monstrous appearance he had in previous timelines while also unfortunately taking his family, leaving only Baraka left. Having been infected, Baraka, like others, are later banished from Sun Do and branded an outcast by his fellow inhabitants of Outworld.

   Mortal Kombat 1 Baraka is first encountered by Johnny Cage, Kenshi and Kung Lao within the Tarkatan Colony. There, they witness Shang Tsung extracting bone marrow from Baraka's spine. After freeing himself, Baraka fights and attempts to kill Shang Tsung, but is stopped by the Earthrealmers. Believing them to be Shang Tsung's minions, Baraka attacks Kenshi but is defeated. After explaining the situation, Baraka reveals he is the leader of the Tarkatans within the Colony, a base he established to protect them from Outworld's army. When asking about Shang Tsung, Baraka reveals that the sorcerer comes to the Colony once a month to extract his bone marrow for an unknown reason. Commanding his Tarkatans to stand down, Baraka leads the Earthrealmers to Shang Tsung's Lab near the Colony to help the them capture him.

   At the Lab, the Earthrealmers attempt to save Mileena from Shang Tsung and General Shao. Unknowing to the Earthrealmers, their interference prevents Shang Tsung's treatment of Mileena's Tarkat infection, causing her to become berserk and blind Kenshi with her sais. General Shao and his forces capture them all, including Baraka. Within the Lab, the group meet a subordinate of Shang Tsung, Syzoth, who is tasked with preparing experimentations on the group, however Baraka protects everyone from the mutant Tarkatans sent after them. Shang Tsung returns to the Lab, finding his subjects have escaped. He releases a gas to poison the group, however Baraka frees them, and Syzoth joins them after Shang Tsung reveals he killed his family. Needing to get back to Earthrealm, Baraka leads the group to the gates of Sun Do.

   On the journey, they venture into the Living Forest, where they meet the demoness Ashrah. She explains she is a former associate of Quan Chi, a sorcerer similar to Shang Tsung working alongside him. In the forest, the sorcerers plan to create Soul Stealer to harness the souls within the Living Forest. There, they face off against Quan Chi and his forces, destroying the Soul Stealer, and capturing Quan Chi. Baraka decides to remain in Outworld while the Earthrealmers, Ashrah and Syzoth head to Sun Do to return to Earthrealm.

   As circumstances escalate, within Outworld and Earthrealm, a Shang Tsung from another timeline arrives and reveals his intentions to the Earthrealmers and Outworld forces. After the revelation of multiple timelines, Liu Kang forms a new Forces of Light to kombat this alternate version of Shang Tsung that had been meddling with the timeline by bringing in Titans and kombatants from other timelines to aid him in the upcoming battle. Baraka joins neither side, however other timeline counterparts of his participate in the upcoming battle.

   Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his Forces of Light to battle Titan Shang Tsung's Forces of Darkness. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself. Ending Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "While the regime had changed, little else had. My people still suffered in silence, ignored by the rest of Outworld. Though now I knew Empress Mileena's secret: that she was also afflicted with Tarkat. If anyone would help, it would be her. But how to get an audience? Syzoth. He was the Empress's new emissary to the Zaterrans. I asked him to introduce us. At great personal risk, he agreed. And as I'd prayed, the Empress was willing to meet. Even better, she would visit the colony. She was shocked to see how we lived. She moved quickly to provide for our care and comfort. Thanks to the Empress and Syzoth, we Tarkatans are no longer pariahs. Until our disease can be cured, that will do."

3. #3General Shao

   Keys: General Shao, Shao, Outworlder

   Mortal Kombat 1: "Born into a proud military family, Shao was expected to become a soldier. But he was a sickly child who, though brilliant and eager, had an infirm body. Shao's disability infuriated his father. He dismissed his son's physicians and designed an extreme program to build his son's strength and endurance. Years of toil molded Shao into a physical colossus and forged within him an iron will. And as his father promised, Shao became the perfect soldier. His brilliant tactic and relentless effort won Outworld many victories and him much fame. Though General Shao is sworn to serve the Empress, his loyalty is to Outworld. If Sindel's rule ever endangers Outworld, he will be the first to try and end it." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang wanted to ensure the realms would not fall into the same conflicts as he had previously experienced. In doing so, after seizing control of The Hourglass, Liu Kang forged the destinies of many past villains, such as Shao Kahn, redesigning him to be a conquering but loyal servant of the Outworld empire. Born a weak child, he is physically improved by his unnamed father, becoming the perfect soldier and leading Outworld to many victories within the realm, eventually becoming Outworld's top General under Empress Sindel.

   Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Shao is one of Sindel's many champions that participates in the current tournament. Like in previous timelines, Shao seems to have his own conflicts towards both Liu Kang and Earthrealm, mocking Raiden before the tournament and drunkenly disrespecting the Earthrealm champions after losing the tournament. He secretly builds an alliance with Shang Tsung, who had been in contact with a mysterious woman that helped transform him into the sorcerer he was in previous timelines. He also begins interacting with Quan Chi, who was also interacting with the same mysterious woman. Quan Chi begins prophesizing that Liu Kang wishes to conquer Outworld, bring Shao into conflict with Sindel over protecting Outworld from Earthrealm.

   After the Earthrealm champions come to Outworld to capture Shang Tsung for questioning, a misunderstanding ensues, allowing Shao's plans to come to fruition with war with Earthrealm. The sorcerers and General also plan to usurp the throne, making Shao emperor like in previous timelines. After Liu Kang reveals his role as Keeper of Time to Sindel and her daughters, Shao arrives and reveals his plans. He then traps Geras, Tanya, Kitana and Mileena inside Shinnok's Amulet, an artifact he should not possess in this timeline in an attempt to usurp the throne, further proving to Liu Kang that something out of his control is tampering with the timeline. After the confrontation, Shao and his allies are defeated then imprisoned.

   Later on, other timeline counterparts of Shao appear, with a variant named Dark Shao that is killed by Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. During the second Battle of Armageddon between Liu Kang and the alternate timeline version of Shang Tsung, various timeline counterparts of Shao participate in both sides. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans to hopefully never to be seen again, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

   After the battle, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi are imprisoned alongside Shao and Reiko, with them all eventually escaping prison and going their separate paths.

   Part 2: Khaos Reigns Although Shao does not appear, he is mentioned during early events, revealing he and his forces have regrouped to overthrow Mileena's reign as Empress. As events transpire, including the timeline being invaded by a Titan variant of Havik, Liu Kang devises a plan to thwart the chaotic Titan. Mileena states she will assist with her Outworld forces, but the Fire God declines, believing it will leave Outworld vulnerable to Shao's reestablished rebellion.

   In Titan Havik's timeline, where the Cleric of Chaos had merged other timelines into his own, Kuai Liang, Sektor, and Cyrax infiltrate his timeline to stop his plans. There, they encounter variants of kombatants from other timelines, as well as Khaos variants from Titan Havik's timeline. At the Khaoseum, the group encounter a Chaos variant of Shao, who fights and is defeated by a variant of Rain.

   Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "The battle had been lost, but the war isn't over. I won't stop fighting until I take Outworld's throne. That they thought Lei Chin prison would hold me is laughable. Once free, I began planning my next campaign. I would need an unstoppable army to overthrow Mileena. Unfortunately, most of my former soldiers lacked the courage to rally to my standard. Rebuilding my army would require finding new recruits. And that task…is proving easier than expected. Outworld's "Golden Age" has left more than a few behind. Without hope, without power, they eagerly heed my call to tear down Mileena's government."

4. #4Reiko

   Keys: Reiko, Lieutenant, Outworlder

   Mortal Kombat 1: "Reiko was a boy when he and his family were captured during the Kafallah War. Though his family died, Reiko fought and survived. After spending months as a prisoner, Reiko was freed during a raid by General Shao. Despite his youth and small size, Reiko attacked his former captors and exacted bloody revenge. Impressed by the boy’s spirit, General Shao made Reiko his squire. Under his tutelage, Reiko learned the ways of war. He became an exceptional soldier and is now the General’s second-in-command. Reiko's loyalty to General Shao is absolute. He will live and die by his orders." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang redesigned the destinies of many kombatants he once knew. In doing so, Shao Kahn never becomes Emperor of Outworld and as such, Reiko never becomes the realm's top General but remains a dedicated soldier, as general status is now given to the redesigned Shao Kahn as General Shao. The interactions between Reiko and Shao, however, remain in tact but are also altered, with Shao taking in Reiko and training him to be the strong, loyal soldier he was designed to be, even becoming Shao's adopted son in the process.

   Advertisement Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Reiko is one of the many kombatants during the Mortal Kombat tournament between Outworld and Earthrealm. He is chosen by General Shao as the next competitor against Raiden, Liu Kang's chosen champion, but is defeated in the tournament. Reiko accompanies Shao after the tournament, where they are disgusted by Kung Lao's poor manners at dinner, in which a drunken Shao mocks the Earthrealmers and is dismissed by Empress Sindel.

   As later events transpire, the General seeks to capture the Earthrealmers after a misunderstanding between the Outworld forces and the Earthrealmers. While in Outworld to capture Shang Tsung for questioning, Shao has them captured but they escape and travel through a festival in Sun Do. There, Syzoth creates a diversion, alerting Shao and his men that the Earthrealmers are near. He dispatches Reiko and Li Mei to intercept, with Reiko wounding Syzoth. Reiko and Li Mei are then defeated when Kenshi, one of Earthrealm's champions, intercepts them and saves him.

   As further events worsen, Liu Kang seeks to consult with Empress Sindel to prevent all-out war between the realms, revealing to Li Mei that General Shao, his men, along with Shang Tsung seek to usurp the throne, putting Outworld and Sindel at risk. Li Mei agrees and allows Liu Kang into Sun Do to meet with Sindel. Their carriage however is stopped by the General's forces led by Reiko. There, he and Motaro demand Liu Kang's return to Earthrealm, with Li Mei revealing she knows of Reiko's true intentions. After refusing, Reiko and Motaro slaughter Li Mei's forces and Li Mei kombats Reiko and is victorious. Reiko, Motaro and some of the General's men are arrested as Liu Kang and Li Mei continue to the palace.

   After the revelation of multiple timelines, Liu Kang forms a new Forces of Light to kombat an alternate version of Shang Tsung that had been meddling with the timeline by bringing in Titans and kombatants from other timelines to aid him in the upcoming battle. Reiko joins neither side due to being in prison, however other timeline counterparts of his participate in the upcoming battle.

   Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his Forces of Light to battle Titan Shang Tsung's Forces of Darkness. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

   Back in their timeline, despite helping put an end to Titan Shang Tsung's plans, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, another sorcerer that aided General Shao, are imprisoned with Reiko and the General. This is short-lived, however, and they all escape and go their separate ways, with Reiko remaining at General Shao's side.

   Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Although Reiko does not appear, he was part of General Shao's renewed rebellion that Liu Kang and Mileena were talking about. A variant of Reiko from another timeline that was merged into a timeline controlled by Titan Havik is one of the many kombatants within the Hellish, anarchist arena known as the Khaoseum. Within the underground complex of the arena, known as The Maze, variants of Tanya and Rain who hail from the same timeline as this Reiko variant fight him and a variant of Li Mei. Titan Havik states they cannot proceed the arena unless he sees death, so the variants of Tanya and Rain defeat and then execute them, much to Titan Havik's excitement and Rain's dismay.

   Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "With General Shao freed from prison, we began raising a new army against the royal family. Though many were eager recruits, few were good at soldiering. It was so bad, the General was forced to change tactics. He decided that we need a doomsday weapon. That weapon isn’t a thing, though. It is a monster: Onaga, the Dragon King. The General told me the old legends were true. That his ancient ancestor defeated Onaga, trapping him deep inside Mount Tsaagan. The Dragon King is still there today, his pent-up fury waiting to be unleashed. Because Onaga is so dangerous, the General wouldn’t risk trying to tame him before. But now he feels we have no choice. Though I likely won’t survive, I accept this mission gladly. I can think of no greater honor than to give my life in the General’s service."

5. #5Geras

   Keys: Geras · Secondary: time enforcer, AI, Kronika

   Mortal Kombat 1: "Reconstructed by Liu Kang at the dawn of his New Era, Geras remains eternal and unkillable. He retains the memories of all the innumerable timelines he has watch pass and fade. In this New Era, Geras monitors events to make sure that they are faithful to Liu Kang's vision. When they deviate from their intended path, it is Geras' responsibility to correct them. As threats begin to mount, Geras works tirelessly to defend reality. But to succeed, he must first identify the mastermind behind the plot to destroy Liu Kang's New Era." Storyline As a fixed point in time, Geras retains his memories of all the timelines he has experienced. When forging his new timeline, Liu Kang reconstructed Geras, changing him from a bruting enforcer to his new and wise friend. For eons, Geras has respectfully served Liu Kang as the Guardian of The Hourglass, watching over the timeline for Liu Kang so he can fulfill his duty as the Protector of Earthrealm.

   Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 After creating the timeline, Liu Kang discarded his powers as Keeper of Time, instead reserving himself as Protector of Earthrealm, similar to Raiden's role from previous timelines. Unlike in his previous life, Geras now has control of the Hourglass like Liu Kang; something Kronika did not allow. Geras arrives at the Fire Temple to accompany Liu Kang to notify him of temporal anomalies within the timeline, revealing Shang Tsung is now a powerful sorcerer once again, something Liu Kang had prevented when forging his destiny. Liu Kang decides to investigate, while Geras returns to the Hourglass for more information.

   After a series of circumstances, Liu Kang regroups with Geras, having discovered that a new Deadly Alliance has been made by Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, an Outworld miner turned sorcerer. Unsure as to how their destinies were altered, Geras reveals that a mysterious woman, had began interacting with the two Outworlders, eventually turning them into the sorcerers they were never meant to be. Questioning if it's Kronika resurrected, Geras reassures it isn't, as Titans are permanently destroyed once they die. Hypothesizing that the mysterious person may be from a different timeline, Geras returns to the Hourglass to further his investigation, while Liu Kang sends his champions to put a halt to Shang Tsung and Quan Chi's plans.

   As events transpire and worsen, Geras' investigation reveals that Shang Tsung and Quan Chi's benefactor is not of Liu Kang's timeline, with Geras believing that two timelines are happening concurrently, with the benefactor finding a way to traverse between the two. Desperate to protect the timeline from falling into conflicts like before, Geras accompanies the Fire God to Outworld, where Sindel learns of Shang Tsung, Quan Chi and General Shao's true intentions. There, they are confronted by General Shao and his forces, where he uses the Amulet of Shinnok, a weapon that should not exist, to usurp the Outworld throne, capturing Geras, Tanya, Mileena and Kitana. After a long fight, Geras and the others are freed, while the General and his men are imprisoned.

   Geras accompanies Liu Kang, Sindel, as well as the Earthrealm and Outworld champions at Ying Fortress to stop Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. There, they subdue the sorcerers, however their benefactor arrives, revealing to everyone that it was really Shang Tsung from a previous timeline. Accompanied by his own Geras, Raiden and an unknown version of Sindel, this Shang Tsung reveals that he and Liu Kang's battle for the Hourglass fractured time, creating two separate timelines in which the Shaolin Monk and the sorcerer had seized the Hourglass separately. Revealing he is now a Titan like Kronika, Titan Shang Tsung plans to merge the timelines into his and rule it. A fight breaks out between Titan Shang Tsung's forces and Liu Kang's, resulting in the death of Sindel.

   After forming an alliance with Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, the sorcerers join forces with Liu Kang and Geras. Shang Tsung then theorizes that if two timelines exist, than others must as well. Geras agrees and states that only a Keeper of Time could use the Hourglass to view other timelines. Disillusioned by this, Liu Kang believes the task impossible, as he relinquished his powers as Keeper, but Geras reveals that he saved the power in the event it was needed again. At the Fire Temple, Liu Kang restores his powers while the champions halt Titan Shang Tsung's forces. At the Hourglass, Liu Kang and Geras use it to bring other Titans to his timeline. Titan Shang Tsung arrives with his forces, coming to the revelation his counterpart had theorized with new forces. He attempts to destroy the Hourglass, but Geras helps Liu Kang reverse the damages. Knowing the dangers ahead, Geras follows Liu Kang and the other Titans to Titan Shang Tsung's timeline to amass forces to counteract his onslaught.

   Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his Forces of Light to battle Titan Shang Tsung's Forces of Darkness. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his temporal power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

   Back in their timeline, Geras returns to his position as the Protector of the Hourglass.

   Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Geras is present in Outworld for the trial of Bi-Han and Sektor for their treason against Earthrealm, allegiance to General Shao and more recently their assault on the Wu Shi Academy during Kuai Liang's wedding. The trial is interrupted by the arrival of Titan Havik, a variant of Havik that was present during the second Battle of Armageddon. Thinking he has come to kill Liu Kang, Titan Havik instead attacks and kidnaps Geras. Bi-Han rushes through the portal to stop Titan Havik's forces, much to Sektor's dismay.

   After being captured, Bi-Han is taken to Havik's Citadel. There, he sees an array of dead Geras variants. Brought forth, Bi-Han is strapped to a machine as Titan Havik's Geras begins prepping and torturing Geras. Titan Havik explains why he captured the many Geras variants, displaying his collection of the Kamidogu, which had allowed Titan Havik to warp his reality was well as with The Hourglass. Bi-Han deduces that he needs Geras for something much more, which Titan Havik reveals. Geras's body is made up of Time Crystals that imprint him on the timeline, collecting the Crystals and imbuing them with the Kamidogu allowed Titan Havik to not only warp the reality of other timelines, but merge them into his own. Geras, however, being imprinted on thousands of timelines within the multiverse due to Kronika's constant restarting of the timeline, had Time Crystals much more potent than his other variants. With them, Titan Havik can warp the multiverse to his will with the Kamidogu. As Geras is left to be harvested, Titan Havik then tortures Bi-Han.

   After later events, Kuai Liang, Sektor, Cyrax and a variant of Tanya make their way through Titan Havik's timeline to rescue Geras. Having encountered Bi-Han who had been transformed into a being of chaos called Noob Saibot, they rescue Geras, bring Bi-Han with and steal the Kamidogu to thwart Titan Havik's plans. Bi-Han's mind is cured of Titan Havik's influence but not his body. Having discovered his plans being disrupted, Titan Havik, invades Liu Kang's timeline, destroying most of the Fire Temple and retrieving his Kamidogu. Having charged the artifacts, Titan Havik imbues them into his body, granting him even more Godly power than before.

   At The Gateway, Liu Kang and Bi-Han fight off Titan Havik's forces until only Havik remains. Having knowledge of Titan Havik's abilities and thoughts, Bi-Han overpowers the Titan and severs his limbs until his healing factor could not keep up. Wanting to kill the Titan to end the madness, Liu Kang demands him to stand down as Titan Havik's death would destroy his timeline and all timelines the chaotic Titan had merged with. Liu Kang insists on banishing the Titan to the Void, but Bi-Han argues with Liu Kang. Sektor pleads with him to desist, but an enraged Bi-Han attacks Liu Kang but is stopped by Geras. Sektor is amended for her crimes and made the temporary Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei in Bi-Han's absence, but is warned by Liu Kang that further transgressions by the Lin Kuei will result in severe punishment.

   Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "Though the barrier between timelines had been rebuilt, there was no question that they could again be broken. Protecting this timeline would require eternal vigilance, so that it could not fall victim to further outside aggression. But nothing in my countless lifetimes had prepared me for this task. In none of them had multiple timelines ever coexisted. Monitoring them for threats was an entirely novel problem. It would require a novel solution. I discovered that, though the timelines no longer touched, their meeting had left them intertwined. I can now secretly surveil all timelines, keeping watch for potential danger. It pleases me to do this service for the new era. Lord Liu Kang may rest assured that it is secure."

6. #6Havik

   Keys: Havik, Orderalm · Secondary: Chaos, Seido Titan

   Mortal Kombat 1: "A citizen of the realm of Seido, Havik is sworn to take down its oppressive regime and free his people. There, order is prized above all else. Lawbreaking is met with strict punishment. Its citizens live in strictly regulated castes. As a member of Seido's lowest caste, Havik had neither rights nor privileges. He seethed with anger at the injustice. When he is brutally punished for a minor crime, Havik finally decides to act. He sets out to destroy Seido's regime and replace it with an anarchist utopia. Once he breaks Seido's social order, Havik will free its citizens. Together, they will live in blessed anarchy." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang wanted to ensure the realms would not fall into the same conflicts as he had previously experienced. In doing so, after seizing control of The Hourglass, Liu Kang forged the destinies of many past villains, such as Havik, making him a denizen of Orderrealm, as Khaosrealm does not exist, preventing the insanity of anarchy from Khaosrealm from polluting other realms. However, Havik grows tiresome of Orderrealm's oppressive government and sets out to free his people through the influence of anarchy. To achieve this, he begins interacting with Quan Chi, an Outworld miner-turned sorcerer that grants Havik an extraordinary healing factor at the cost of helping Quan Chi's own goals.

   Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Discovering they have a common enemy, the Earthrealm Champions, Johnny Cage, Kung Lao and Kenshi, alongside renegades Baraka and Syzoth ally with each other on a mission to stop the sorcerer Shang Tsung. On their journey, they meet the demoness Ashrah, who joins them in stopping Quan Chi after she reveals that he and Shang Tsung are allies. Venturing through the Living Forest, they encounter Havik, his fellow Seidan Darrius and others along with Quan Chi. A fight breaks out, with Havik engaging both Baraka and Ashrah. They are interrupted when Quan Chi finishes the Soul Stealer, transferring the souls of the Living Forest into the construct Ermac. As Ermac attacks, Havik and Darrius fight Ashrah but are defeated. The Champions defeat Quan Chi and Ermac, where the construct flees while they apprehend the sorcerer.

   As later events transpire, Havik and his allies regroup at the Ying Fortress to help Quan Chi, who escaped custody of the Earthrealmers, with the remaining Soul Stealers in Earthrealm. There, the fortress is invaded by the Lin Kuei, but this backfires when the Grandmaster Bi-Han betrays his brothers. Forced to retreat, Kuai Liang encounters many of Quan Chi's allies including Havik in his escape. He fights Havik and Darrius, who try to kill him in molten metal, but Kuai Liang fights back, horribly disfiguring Havik's face in the process, giving him a similar appearance to his previous timeline counterparts. Kuai Liang defeats them, and escapes the fortress and Havik is not seen again.

   After the revelation of multiple timelines, Liu Kang forms a new Forces of Light to kombat an alternate version of Shang Tsung that had been meddling with the timeline by bringing in Titans and kombatants from other timelines to aid him in the upcoming battle. Havik joins neither side, however other timeline counterparts of his participate in the upcoming battle.

   Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his Forces of Light to battle Titan Shang Tsung's Forces of Darkness. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

   Back in their timeline, Havik returns to Seido to continue his plan of toppling its government. Unbeknownst to everyone, Titan Shang Tsung's timeline did not collapse, with a Titan variant of Havik basking in the glory of the chaos and anarchy of the battle. With different variants of kombatants at his side, he kills a variant of Jax Briggs, promising to not miss the next battle to come.

   Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Titan Havik infiltrates Liu Kang's timeline during a trial in Outworld held against Bi-Han and Sektor. He reveals his intentions to Liu Kang that he wants to condemn the multiverse into nothing but anarchy and chaos, later commanding his forces to capture Geras. His Khaos forces are confronted by the Umgadi but they capture Geras and bring him to Titan Havik's timeline. Letting his ego get the best of him, Bi-Han charges through the portal to Titan Havik's timeline to stop them as it closes, much to Sektor's dismay. At Havik's Citadel, Titan Havik begins experimenting on Geras and prepares Bi-Han for his own experiments. He explains to Bi-Han that he seeks the Time Crystals within Geras' body, as all Geras's are imprinted on their timeline before revealing his Kamidogu, which he had used to influence the reality his timeline. By combining the power of Geras' Time Crystals with his Kamidogu, as well as his Godly power from The Hourglass, Titan Havik began to warp the realities of other timelines, allowing him to merge them with his own. Bi-Han then deduces that this is how the Titan plans to plunge the multiverse into nothing but anarchy and chaos, which Titan Havik amusingly agrees to. He then kills Bi-Han and transforms his body into the chaotic Wraith known as Noob Saibot.

   Having infiltrated Titan Havik's timeline, Kuai Liang, Sektor and Cyrax stumble upon other variants of characters within Titan Havik's timeline, including a variant of Johnny Cage and Rain that help them in their mission to free Geras and find Bi-Han. They look to find this Rain's wife, a variant of Tanya force to fight in the Khaoseum. Making their way to Titan Havik's Khaoseum, where thousands of Havik variants watch the bloodshed of kombatants fighting to the death in the arena. The group is spotted by a chaos variant of Kenshi and forced to fight other timeline variants of kombatants to the death as Titan Havik watches on. After killing the kombatants, the group escape into a chaotic, booby-trapped filled tunnel system known as The Maze, where more variants fight the group as Titan Havik broadcasts it to his variants. They manage to escape the traps at the cost of Rain's life. In the Maze, Tanya interacts with a variant of Orin, who communicates with Tanya and transports them to the Citadel, much to Havik's anger.

   At the Citadel, they encounter the transformed Bi-Han and defeat him. They free Geras, bring Bi-Han with and steal the Kamidogu as they retreat back to their timeline to inform Liu Kang. Although his mind is cleansed of the chaos influence, his body was not. Titan Havik, seeing his artifacts have been stolen and Geras freed, invades Liu Kang's timeline, destroying most of the Fire Temple and retrieving his Kamidogu. Having charged the artifacts, Titan Havik imbues them into his body, granting him even more Godly power than before. He and his forces head to The Gateway where he begins to transfer his influence of chaos to corrupt Liu Kang's timeline. Liu Kang and his Champions arrive and intercept Titan Havik, defeating his chaos variants. Titan Havik then begins to sever his own limbs, spawning dozens of clones of himself that fight Liu Kang's forces while Liu Kang and Bi-Han engage the Titan himself. Having knowledge of Titan Havik's abilities from his influence of chaos, Bi-Han defeats Titan Havik with his new abilities. He begins severing Titan Havik's limbs to the point that his healing factor cannot keep up, rendering him defeated. Bi-Han, wanting to kill Titan Havik, is stopped by Liu Kang, as his death would not only destroy Titan Havik's timeline, but all the timelines he had merged with his. With his defeat, Titan Havik is banished to the Void, stripped of his limbs and the Kamidogu.

   Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "Quan Chi's defeat had cost me everything. For months I had furthered his plot, and now I had to start over. Seido's people were still in chains. That's when Rain approached me. On the run from Empress Mileena, he was desperate for help. And though I'd had my fill of sorcerers, this one was different. I agreed to provide him safe haven. He agreed to help topple Seido's government. And topple it we did. Rain summoned a wave so vast, so powerful, that it crushed the capital. Seido's fascist rulers were swept away. My people are finally free. They can chart their own course, needing only to follow their own desires. Their lives are now blessed by anarchy."

7. #7Johnny Cage

   Keys: Johnny Cage Johnny, Cage Earthrealmer · Secondary: Actor

   Biography Mortal Kombat 1: "Like many stars before him, Johnny became addicted to his fame. He came to measure his self-worth by his fans' adoration and their praise of him on social media. But with his star now fading, Johnny is fighting an uphill battle to remain relevant. He joins Liu Kang's Earthrealm champions hoping that it will provide his career and his fame a desperately needed boost." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old beloved friends & allies. John Carlton was one of the first of Liu Kang's newfound friends in his past life. Feeling that he needs a restart in the New Era, Liu Kang stripped him of his old supernatural powers and yet still remains the egotistical movie star he's always been under the name Johnny Cage. Not ready for him to meet Sonya Blade again, he places him married to a woman named Cristina, and acquiring the legendary sword Sento in his collection.

   Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 At the start of Mortal Kombat 1, Johnny is seen filming Temple of Katara Vala. He returns to his estate with Cris, now his ex-wife, and has an argument with her about their relationship, with Cris eventually leaving him alone. Johnny then grabs a drink out of frustration & devastation, before hearing the sound of someone returning to his estate. Thinking it was Cris and becoming delighted, he is instead surprised at being confronted by a man in a suit wielding a katana, who demands Sento, claiming it as a family right. Johnny refuses to believe that the man is a member of the long-dead Taira clan, Sento's historical owners, and engages him in kombat, defeating him and knocking him unconscious.

   Johnny ties the man to a chair and waits for him to awaken before beginning an interrogation, learning that the man's name is Kenshi Takahashi and that he seeks to redeem the Taira clan (not dead, but hiding their name behind "Takahashi") from their affiliation with the Bakuto, an early predecessor of the Yakuza. Johnny still refuses to believe Kenshi's story, but is interrupted by the sound of his doorbell ringing. When he goes to answer it hoping to be the police, however, he is stupefied by the bizarre appearances of his new guests - Liu Kang, Bi-Han, and Kuai Liang. Johnny is further dumbfounded by Liu Kang's claims to be a god of fire and a protector of "Earthrealm", as well as his need of both Johnny and Kenshi for an unknown purpose. To Johnny, the entire affair appears to be a prank set by Cris, but when he attempts to stop Bi-Han from untying Kenshi, he is promptly kicked into a wall, causing the Hiculi sitting on a stack of nearby tables to tumble off and shatter on top of him. Now enraged that the "pranksters" have gone too far, Johnny swiftly defeats both Sub-Zero and Scorpion and demands they pay for the damage. However, all evidence of the intruders being nothing more than wackjobs is dispelled when Liu Kang stops the battle by igniting his form, triggering Johnny's fire alarm. While Kuai Liang finishes untying Kenshi, a thoroughly confused Johnny makes Liu Kang reintroduce himself. The mysterious deity reveals that both Johnny and Kenshi have been selected to join the champions of Earthrealm, and that doing so will change the arcs of their lives. To that end, Johnny and Kenshi travel to the Wu Shi Academy to join Raiden and Kung Lao for training.

   Johnny trains with his new companions for several months and occasionally films the regimen on his phone (such as the test run of Kung Lao's new kombat hat), but grows tired of waiting for something exciting to happen, especially considering Liu Kang's promise. Additionally, he begins to have a rivalry with Kenshi, with each getting on the other's nerves (Johnny due to his occasional immaturity and Kenshi due to constantly trying to reclaim Sento). Finally, though, a gong is sounded, and Liu Kang reveals that the time has finally come for the tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld. However, due to Outworld hosting this time, only one champion from Earthrealm may participate, so Liu Kang sets up a mini-tournament between the four warriors to decide Earthrealm's representative. Raiden is chosen to step forward, and Johnny jokes about Liu Kang getting the weak ones out first, but is quickly silenced when Liu Kang reveals that Johnny will be the one to fight him. Regardless, Johnny prepares to fight Raiden, reminding the farmer of his superstar status and telling him he can't handle "this much boom" (Liu Kang rolling his eyes, knowing how similar Johnny is to his predecessors). However, the calm and collected Raiden beats Johnny, much to Kenshi's sarcastic delight.

   Later that night, Johnny is seen with Kenshi joking about placing bets on Raiden and Kung Lao's fight, with Kenshi suggesting he bet Sento on the outcome and Johnny refusing him as usual. Once Raiden beats Kung Lao and is delegated as Earthrealm's champion, Johnny and the others witness Liu Kang present Raiden with an amulet imbued with the power of lightning, with Johnny filming Raiden testing his new powers out. Johnny, along with the rest of Liu Kang's posse, enter the latter's portal to the mystical Outworld.

   The group arrives and meets Princesses Mileena and Kitana, much to Johnny's delight, as well as Tanya and the other Umgadi. As they are escorted to Empress Sindel's court via carriages, Johnny quickly starts filming whatever he can, up until their arrival to the palace itself, where he spectates Raiden's victories against Li Mei and Reiko. During that evening's banquet, Johnny quickly begins conversing with Kitana and is shocked to discover her lifespan, as well as that of other Outworlders. The next day, Johnny again spectates Raiden's final matches against Kitana (replacing Mileena) and General Shao, congratulating him afterwards as they return to Earthrealm.

   Johnny is sent on a more precarious mission not long after the tournament ends, due to Liu Kang and Geras discovering the sorcerer Shang Tsung's potential interference in the peace between Earthrealm and Outworld. Along with Kung Lao and Kenshi, Johnny is tasked with covertly sneaking into Outworld and capturing Shang Tsung using a talisman attuned to his chi. Due to Johnny bringing Sento with him, he and Kenshi continue to quarrel as they travel, with Johnny boasting about his ownership and an angry Kenshi becoming fed up with his taunts and his own inability to save his clan. The trio stumble upon a Tarkatan Colony, where Shang Tsung and a band of Outworld soldiers attempt to corral rabid Tarkatans. One particular Tarkatan is held down so Shang Tsung can extract his bone marrow, but the Tarkatan and his people gain the upper hand. Stifling a yawn, Johnny is content with the beasts killing the sorcerer, but Kenshi reminds him that Liu Kang wants Shang Tsung alive, and so they defend Shang Tsung from the Tarkatans, though he escapes from their clutches with his shapeshifting. Surrounded by the Tarkatans, the group is saved by Kenshi's quick thinking and are introduced to Baraka, the leader of the colony and the one Shang Tsung extracted bone marrow from. The groups become allies, and Baraka offers to lead the Earthrealmers to Shang Tsung's laboratory since Liu Kang's talisman was broken in the prior skirmish.

   Johnny and the others approach the laboratory, though Baraka cannot guarantee what awaits them inside. Kenshi tells Baraka to wait outside instead while he, Johnny and Kung Lao infiltrate it directly. Sneaking up to the second floor, they discover Shang Tsung, Tanya, and High Mage Rain observing an unconscious Mileena, tied to a medical recliner. Misreading the situation due to Shang Tsung's prior actions and his mentioning of Baraka's marrow to the others, the Earthrealmers believe Shang Tsung to be infecting Mileena with Tarkat, and reveal themselves to stop him (Johnny making an Alien joke completely unknown to all others present).

   The Earthrealmers' plan goes completely awry upon the truth being revealed - Shang Tsung was, in fact, devising a cure for a Mileena who had already contracted Tarkat, and who now loses control of the affliction upon awakening. Kenshi and Johnny hold her off while Shang Tsung makes more serum, but fighting "Monster Mileena" without lethal action proves a difficult task. Johnny is nearly killed by the rabid princess, but Kenshi saves him at the cost of his eyes, which Mileena strikes with her nearby sais, much to Johnny's horror. The altercation ends with the arrival of Kitana, General Shao, his guard, and the Shokan Goro, who quickly incapacitates Johnny and Kung Lao before they can prove their case to Kitana. Unconscious, the Earthrealmers (and Baraka, whom Shao's party captured outside) are taken underground to Shang Tsung's real laboratory to be killed as part of the sorcerer's true, vile experiments.

   In their jail cell, Johnny manages to rise and immediately rushes to Kenshi's side, aghast at what the swordsman now has to suffer through. Realizing the lengths Kenshi would go to in order to save him, Johnny promises to Kenshi that he will never forget his sacrifice, before Baraka alerts him to their horrendous surroundings. As Kung Lao also awakens, they meet their jailer, a shapeshifting Zaterran named Syzoth who was blackmailed into to working for Shang Tsung due to his family being at risk. Syzoth hands Johnny an eye balm that will dull Kenshi's pain. Ripping off the red cloth on his outfit, Johnny spreads the balm on it and wraps it around Kenshi's eyes as a blindfold, earning a sigh of relief from the swordsman.

   After a cold-hearted visit from Shang Tsung, Syzoth is forced to sic a group of experimental Tarkatans on the warriors. While Kenshi is hopelessly thrown in a chamber, Johnny puts up a slightly better fight before being recaptured as well, with both humans being electrocuted by a machine. Baraka and Kung Lao (the latter having reclaimed his hat) fight their way through a Super Tarkatan to free them, and also defeat Syzoth in the process, who desperately asks to be killed knowing what will happen to his family since he failed to stop the group's escape. Baraka, however, sympathizes with Syzoth, and spares him knowing he would have done the same, while Johnny retrives Sento. Shang Tsung arrives to trigger a poisonous gas that quickly fills the room, revealing he had already dispatched of Syzoth's family long ago, and disappears while also locking the laboratory door. Recruiting the angered Zaterran, the group manages to escape thanks to Baraka's brute strength breaking the door down. In his despair, Kenshi asks that he be left behind to avoid slowing them down, but Johnny refuses to give up on him, reminding him that the Taira need him.

   Once outside, Johnny and the others make plans to return to Earthrealm via the portal gate at Sun Do. Traversing through a colorful forest, Johnny is reminded of one of his movies, Wicked Planet, and is pleasantly surprised to hear Kenshi recount some of the movie's story himself. Baraka reveals their environment to be the Living Forest, a woodland full of good-natured souls, and notes the presence of some family members within. As they walk, they learn more about Syzoth's plight, and that Shang Tsung plots with General Shao and Rain for an unknown scheme. Their conversation is interrupted by demonic cries, which leads the group to Ashrah, a righteous demon of the Netherrealm. After a misunderstood battle, they join forces with her and learn about her history with Quan Chi, another vile sorcerer who plots with Shang Tsung. The group decides to change directives and hunt down Quan Chi, since he could lead them to Shang Tsung. Though Johnny is more concerned about getting Kenshi back to Earthrealm safely, Kenshi insists on the former plan, so Johnny relents. Guided by Ashrah's enchanted kriss, they continue traveling. Much to Johnny's disgust, Syzoth eats an insect in human form.

   Eventually, they stumble upon Quan Chi and his cohorts, where Quan Chi begins powering a soul stealer that will drain the Living Forest entirely. Led by Ashrah, they prepare to attack, but Johnny stops Kenshi before he can join them, under the pretense that he will indeed trip them up in battle. Johnny confiscates Kenshi's sword, but in return, finally hands him his beloved Sento, reaffirming that he is forever grateful Kenshi saved his life. Johnny and the others fight Quan Chi's cohorts, Johnny taking on Darrius, but the battles are interrupted by Quan Chi's completion of the soul stealer, which leaves the Living Forest in ruins. Quan Chi amalgamates the collected souls into a single being known as Ermac, who quickly begins overpowering the heroes, immediately thrashing Johnny and knocking him unconscious. In a sudden twist, the voices of Kenshi's ancestors emanate from Sento and grant him mystical senses that allow him to see and fight back against Ermac, siphoning some of the construct's souls and stealing his power for itself. With the newly-empowered Kenshi's help, Ashrah defeats Ermac and breaks the soul stealer, releasing the souls (one of which knocks Quan Chi out by draining his energy). Johnny regroups with the others and comments on the reveal of Sento's abilities, jokingly reminding Kenshi not to forget who gave him the sword. Kenshi likewise promises he won't forget.

   Arriving in Sun Do during a nighttime festival, the group disguises themselves and the unconscious Quan Chi as partygoers using various costumes Johnny stole. Ashrah is less than thrilled about her hat, but Johnny claims it suits her. Kenshi expresses concern that hauling Quan Chi with them may attract suspicion, but Johnny likens the sorcerer to a drunk Mardi Gras fan. Syzoth, having surveyed the festivities from the rooftops, prepares a distraction for them to enter the portal and demonstrates his invisibility, which an impressed Johnny likens to Yautja's cloak from Predator.

   As Syzoth begins distracting Outworld security (Kenshi splitting with the group to help him fight), Johnny and the others close in on the portal gate, but are pursued by General Shao and his minions. Quan Chi begins to come to, so Johnny and Kung Lao beat him up before Shao closes in and Quan Chi manages to stagger off. With Syzoth and Kenshi swinging back down from a building to join them in battle, both parties clash - Johnny literally kicking things off by personally targeting Goro for knocking him out in their last bout. As Motaro and more guards approach, Syzoth shouts for the others to beeline for the portal, with Johnny getting one last sucker punch on a dazed Goro to knock the Shokan out cold before they escape.

   Back in Earthrealm, Liu Kang arrives to meet them, and Johnny gives him a quick rundown on their failed mission and Kenshi's new method of sight. Seeing his fatigue, Liu Kang advises him to rest and eat before they discuss further. Relieved, Johnny asks for a martini for himself, James Bond-style, before remembering to introduce Ashrah and Syzoth to Liu Kang. However, Liu Kang halts all hopes of relaxation upon Ashrah mentioning Quan Chi's collusion with Shang Tsung, leaving Johnny disappointed that he won't get his martini.

   While Johnny and the other champions rest, Liu Kang's endeavors in Outworld reveal the true enemy - Shang Tsung from a timeline in which he bested Liu Kang for control of The Hourglass and became a Titan who manipulated Liu Kang's timeline to his own ends. With the prospect of a soul-fueled Dragon Army and malicious portals leading into the current timeline under construction to deal with, Johnny and the other heroes join forces with the double-crossed Shang Tsung and Quan Chi to disrupt Titan Shang Tsung's efforts. At the site of the Titan's gateway constructions, Johnny uses a $30,000 stealth drone to get a better idea of their enemy's numbers, impressing Mileena with the technology. Following Scorpion's plan, he, Mileena, Kitana and Kung Lao charge the Dragon Army head on to serve as a distraction for Raiden, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi to attack the portals directly.

   Various versions and amalgamations of Johnny are seen during the second Battle of Armageddon. These include one who looks similar to the current Johnny (possessing mystical powers, much like his counterpart from the past era) who fights alongside a female counterpart named Janet Cage and a warrior Ninja Mime to tie with a Goro wielding four Wrath Hammers, as well as evil counterparts of the latter two Cages. Additionally, there exists an amalgamation with Baraka called Johnny Savage, one with General Shao called John Kahner, one with Liu Kang called Fire Cage, one with Reiko called Reiko Starr, one with Ashrah called Screen Demon, and many more. A different version of Johnny Cage who resembles the current one can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to his respective timeline.

   With the second Battle of Armageddon over, Johnny is seen in the epilogue of the main story enjoying dinner with Liu Kang and the other champions at Madam Bo's teahouse and showing off various shots of landscapes he plans to use for a cinematic universe that will tell Earthrealmers all about Outworld and the realms (as per requested by Liu Kang in Johnny's character ending). Though he offers his new friends parts in his new movie, which he plans to write and direct for rather than star in, each of them declines due to their personal duties. Before Liu Kang departs to assist Kuai Liang in building the Shirai Ryu, Johnny takes the opportunity to thank him for keeping his promise - the arc of Johnny's life has indeed changed for the better. As a smiling Liu Kang leaves the teahouse, Madame Bo slaps the check on the table, and the champions lightly bicker over who gets stiffed with the bill, with Johnny asking Kenshi to pay for the dinner, while Kenshi says that Raiden and Kung Lao should be the ones to pay due to the fact that they are the ones that invite Johnny and Kenshi before Johnny relents and pays for them, recounting that his business manager told him he could write the whole thing off.

   Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "Since this whole thing kicked off, I'd wondered why Liu Kang chose me to be his champion. I mean, sure, I was killin' it as a martial arts star. But it's one thing when it's all for show. It's different when you're playin' for keeps. Then Liu Kang let me in on his master plan. He wanted the masses to know about the worlds beyond them, the one filled with gods and monsters. And he wanted me to tell 'em about it. But I knew revealing the truth all at once would be too shocking of a plot twist for most. That's why I pitched doing a bunch of stories, to slowly get people used to it. And if there's one thing I can do, besides kick ass in kombat, it's build a cinematic universe. I'm servin' up movies, streaming series, games, you name it. I like that I'm doing a public service. And it doesn't hurt that I'm making more than a few bucks. It's the kind of synergy that would make any studio mogul proud."

8. #8Kenshi Takahashi

   Keys: Kenshi Takahashi, Kenshi, Takahashi · Secondary: Yakuza

   Mortal Kombat 1: "Once one of ancient Japan's most honored families, the Takahashis were decimated in battle. They lost everything, including the emblem of their power: the revered sword, Sento. Those who survived joined the Bakuto, a predecessor of the Yakuza, for its protection. Five centuries later, Kenshi is raised on the stories of his ancient family's exploits. Detesting his corrupt Yakuza life, he pines to free the Takahashis from the Yakuza's grasp and restore their name. But for his family to follow him, Kenshi must first fight to prove that he can lead. His first battle is to find and retrieve Sento." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old beloved friends & allies. Kenshi had been a proud swordsman for a long time in the past life, until Shang Tsung tricks him and leaves him blinded, gaining Sento the process. But now in the New Era, Liu Kang places Kenshi in the Yakuza on his path to his destiny & restores his sight, never again does he have to go blind again.

   Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Kenshi Takahashi is a descendant of the Taira clan, a foremost family in ancient Japanese times. During the Siege of Aomori, they were thought to be wiped out completely, having lost their cherished sword Sento in the process, but were truthfully hiding themselves from the world at large. At some point, the clan's survivors would use the "Takahashi" name to conceal their true lineage and join an earlier iteration of the Yakuza known as the Bakuto, becoming entrenched in their corruption. Kenshi sought to return his clan to their former glory, and began searching to reclaim Sento to prove his leadership.

   Kenshi's search eventually brings him to Johnny Cage's mansion, where he discovers Johnny has Sento displayed above a fireplace. Johnny's wife Cris walks out on Johnny after an argument over the superstar's unhealthy devotion to his deteriorating fame, so Kenshi takes the opportunity to enter. Johnny is shocked at his intrusion, thinking it had been Cris returning and demanding Kenshi explain what happened to his wife, but Kenshi assures she is fine and that if Johnny cooperates with him, he will be too. Kenshi demands he hand over Sento, claiming it as a family right and himself as a Taira clan descendant, but Johnny refuses to believe him and declares he won't give Sento up without a fight. The two clash, but Johnny emerges victorious and knocks Kenshi out cold.

   When Kenshi comes to, he finds himself tied to a chair by Johnny, who begins interrogating him on his endeavors. Kenshi introduces himself to Johnny and begins explaining how the Taira clan changed their name to Takahashi and their eventual integration into the Yakuza, as well as his desire to use Sento to redeem his clan. Despite this, Johnny writes Kenshi's claims off as little more than make-believe. Hearing a doorbell and believing it to be the police, arriving to arrest Kenshi, Johnny opens his door - only to be confronted by three even more bizarre figures: Liu Kang, Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Johnny believes the whole thing to be an elaborate prank set by Cris, and so invites them inside. Liu Kang expresses his disappointment with Kenshi's actions, though Kenshi is equally mystified by the three strangers and has no idea who they are. Another battle ensues when Johnny, attempting to stop Sub-Zero from untying Kenshi's bonds, is knocked into a wall, which causes his one-of-a-kind Hichuli to shatter on top of him. Kenshi watches as an enraged Johnny defeats both ninja and Liu Kang diffuses the situation. While Scorpion frees Kenshi, Liu Kang begins to properly introduce Johnny and Kenshi to the concept of realms, and promises them that if they join his champions, the arcs of their lives will be changed for the better. Both Kenshi and Johnny accept the offer and travel to the Wu Shi Academy to begin new training, meeting fellow champions Raiden and Kung Lao.

   Several months pass by, with Kenshi becoming more acquainted with the world unknown to him thanks to the monks' lessons, though his desire to reclaim Sento from Johnny remains strong, which annoys the superstar to no end. Additionally, Johnny's childish antics and tendency to film everything get on Kenshi's nerves, sparking a rivalry between the two. Eventually, however, a gong is sounded to signify that the time has come to realize their training's purpose - an upcoming tournament against another realm known as Outworld. Unfortunately, since it is Outworld's turn to host the tournament, only one Earthrealm champion can participate, so Liu Kang sets up a mini-tournament to decide between Kenshi, Johnny, Raiden, and Kung Lao.

   Kenshi makes a jab at Johnny as he prepares for his "close up" in the first round with Raiden before stepping to the side to spectate. After Raiden defeats Johnny, Kenshi prepares to fight the farmer next. Kenshi acknowledges Raiden's skill, but remarks that he lacks experience. Raiden retorts that his heart will more than make up for it, though Kenshi believes that having nerve is more important. Despite this, Raiden defeats the swordsman and wonders if he still questions his resolve. Kenshi replies that he no longer does and congratulates him on a hard-fought victory. Later that night, Kenshi and Johnny have another spat as they wait for Raiden and Kung Lao's match. Johnny bets $50 that Kung Lao wins, but Kenshi presses him to bet Sento instead to "make it interesting". Obviously, Johnny refuses.

   Raiden is chosen as the representative champion of Earthrealm following his victory over Kung Lao. A week later, Kenshi joins the rest of the Earthrealm party in traveling to Outworld for the tournament. Kenshi takes a backseat role, spectating Raiden's fights and congratulating him at the end when Raiden defeats General Shao. Some time later, Liu Kang's steward Geras reveals that a man known as Shang Tsung has begun rebelling against the destiny set forth for him by the fire deity. Liu Kang, personally knowing Shang Tsung's deceptive and cruel nature, tasks Kenshi, Johnny and Kung Lao to infiltrate Outworld without Empress Sindel's knowledge in order to capture Shang Tsung. Liu Kang provides Kenshi with a tracker attuned to the sorcerer's chi to guide them through Outworld lands. Kenshi would rather Raiden accompany them than Johnny (much to the superstar's chagrin), but Liu Kang reminds them that due to Raiden's tournament run, he would be easy to recognize. Thus, Kenshi and the others embark to Outworld on their new mission.

   Due to Johnny bringing Sento with him, he and Kenshi continue to quarrel as they travel, with Johnny boasting about his ownership and an angry Kenshi becoming fed up with his taunts and his own inability to save his clan. The trio stumble upon a Tarkatan Colony, where Shang Tsung and a band of Outworld soldiers attempt to corral rabid Tarkatans. One particular Tarkatan is held down so Shang Tsung can extract his bone marrow, but the Tarkatan and his people gain the upper hand. Stifling a yawn, Johnny is content with the beasts killing the sorcerer, but Kenshi reminds him that Liu Kang wants Shang Tsung alive, and so they defend Shang Tsung from the Tarkatans, though he escapes from their clutches with his shapeshifting. Surrounded by the Tarkatans, the group is saved by Kenshi's quick thinking and are introduced to Baraka, the leader of the colony and the one Shang Tsung extracted bone marrow from. Kenshi promises to figure out why Shang Tsung continues to harass Baraka for his bone marrow, and the groups become allies. Baraka offers to lead the Earthrealmers to Shang Tsung's laboratory since Liu Kang's talisman was broken in the prior skirmish.

   Kenshi and the others approach the laboratory, though Baraka cannot guarantee what awaits them inside. Kenshi tells Baraka to wait outside instead while he, Johnny and Kung Lao infiltrate it directly. Sneaking up to the second floor, they discover Shang Tsung, Tanya, and High Mage Rain observing an unconscious Mileena, tied to a medical recliner. Misreading the situation due to Shang Tsung's prior actions and his mentioning of Baraka's marrow to the others, the Earthrealmers believe Shang Tsung to be infecting Mileena with Tarkat, and reveal themselves to stop him (Johnny making an Alien joke completely unknown to all others present).

   The Earthrealmers' plan goes completely awry upon the truth being revealed - Shang Tsung was, in fact, devising a cure for a Mileena who had already contracted Tarkat, and who now loses control of the affliction upon awakening. Kenshi holds her off with Johnny's help while Shang Tsung makes more serum, but fighting "Monster Mileena" without lethal action proves a difficult task. Johnny is nearly killed by the rabid princess, but Kenshi saves him at the cost of his eyes, which Mileena strikes with her nearby sais, much to Johnny's horror. The altercation ends with the arrival of Kitana, General Shao, his guard, and the Shokan Goro, who quickly incapacitates Johnny and Kung Lao before they can prove their case to Kitana. Unconscious, the Earthrealmers (and Baraka, whom Shao's party captured outside) are taken underground to Shang Tsung's real laboratory to be killed as part of the sorcerer's true, vile experiments.

   For the next few hours, Baraka angrily attempts to break the bars of their cell down, to no avail. Kenshi wonders why Baraka has been doing so at length, but Baraka replies that if he still had his sight, he would know why. Despairingly, Kenshi thinks it impossible for him to ever see again, and asks Baraka to talk about his life before Tarkat to get his mind off his new injuries. Johnny manages to rise and immediately rushes to Kenshi's side, aghast at what the swordsman now has to suffer through. Realizing the lengths Kenshi would go to in order to save him, Johnny promises to Kenshi that he will never forget his sacrifice, before Baraka alerts him to their horrendous surroundings. As Kung Lao also awakens, they meet their jailer, a shapeshifting Zaterran named Syzoth who was blackmailed into to working for Shang Tsung due to his family being at risk. Syzoth hands Johnny an eye balm that will dull Kenshi's pain. Ripping off the red cloth on his outfit, Johnny spreads the balm on it and wraps it around Kenshi's eyes as a blindfold, earning a sigh of relief from the swordsman.

   After a cold-hearted visit from Shang Tsung, Syzoth is forced to sic a group of experimental Tarkatans on the warriors. Kenshi is hopelessly thrown in a chamber, and Johnny soon follows despite resisting, with both humans being electrocuted by a machine. Baraka and Kung Lao (the latter having reclaimed his hat) fight their way through a Super Tarkatan to free them, and also defeat Syzoth in the process, who desperately asks to be killed knowing what will happen to his family since he failed to stop the group's escape. Baraka, however, sympathizes with Syzoth, and spares him knowing he would have done the same, while Johnny retrives Sento. Shang Tsung arrives to trigger a poisonous gas that quickly fills the room, revealing he had already dispatched of Syzoth's family long ago, and disappears while also locking the laboratory door. Recruiting the angered Zaterran, the group manages to escape thanks to Baraka's brute strength breaking the door down. In his despair, Kenshi asks that he be left behind to avoid slowing them down, but Johnny refuses to give up on him, reminding him that the Taira need him. With Kung Lao's help, Johnny helps Kenshi out of the laboratory.

   Once outside, Kenshi is able to manage walking by himself by holding onto Johnny's shoulder for support. The group makes plans to return to Earthrealm via the portal gate at Sun Do. Traversing through a colorful forest, Johnny is reminded of one of his movies, Wicked Planet, and is pleasantly surprised to hear Kenshi recount some of the movie's story himself. Baraka reveals their environment to be the Living Forest, a woodland full of good-natured souls, and notes the presence of some family members within. As they walk, they learn more about Syzoth's plight, and that Shang Tsung plots with General Shao and Rain for an unknown scheme. Their conversation is interrupted by demonic cries, which leads the group to Ashrah, a righteous demon of the Netherrealm. After a misunderstood battle, they join forces with her and learn about her history with Quan Chi, another vile sorcerer who plots with Shang Tsung. The group decides to change directives and hunt down Quan Chi, since he could lead them to Shang Tsung. Though Johnny is more concerned about getting Kenshi back to Earthrealm safely, Kenshi insists on the former plan, so Johnny relents. Guided by Ashrah's enchanted kriss, they continue traveling.

   Eventually, they stumble upon Quan Chi and his cohorts, where Quan Chi begins powering a soul stealer that will drain the Living Forest entirely. Led by Ashrah, they prepare to attack, but Johnny stops Kenshi before he can join them, under the pretense that he will indeed trip them up in battle. Johnny confiscates Kenshi's sword, but in return, finally hands him his beloved Sento, reaffirming that he is forever grateful Kenshi saved his life. As Kenshi is left to sit on the sidelines, the battle escalates, with Quan Chi completing the soul stealer by draining the Living Forest's souls and combining them into a single being known as Ermac. Ermac quickly begins decimating the heroes, and Kenshi, realizing he can't idly sit by, charges the soul construct, but is blown back and has Sento knocked out of his hands.

   Terrified at the prospect of losing his family blade, Kenshi begins frantically feeling the ground, but he is surprised to hear a mysterious voice in his head. Kenshi demands the voice name itself, and is further dumbfounded to hear that the voice is not one, but many - a host of Kenshi's Taira ancestors that speak from Sento itself. Guided by them, Kenshi crawls to Sento and retrieves it. His ancestors grant him a mystical sense of sight, promising that they will not fail him in his time of need. With his newfound abilities, Kenshi begins turning the tables on Ermac, managing to stab him and siphon some of the souls within. Angered, Ermac knocks Kenshi back and and attempts to barrage him with energy blasts, but Sento deflects them all on its own. Joined by Ashrah, Kenshi defeats Ermac, and both witness an unknown soul take priority in the construct's body, calling out for Sindel before Ermac falls unconscious. Ashrah breaks the soul stealer, releasing the souls (one of which knocks Quan Chi out by draining his energy). Johnny regroups with the others and comments on the reveal of Sento's abilities, jokingly reminding Kenshi not to forget who gave him the sword. Kenshi likewise promises he won't forget.

   At Nightime, during the Sun Do Festival, Kenshi, Johnny, Kung Lao, Ashrah and Syzoth create a plan on getting back to Earthrealm with Quan Chi, while disguised. While Syzoth volunteers to be a diversion to give the group time, Kenshi warns him that he is wanted as well. Syzoth, unfazed, replied to the group that to catch him, they have to be able to see him. After Syzoth displays his invisibility, Johnny and Kenshi both look impressed, and as the group headed to the portal as fast as they could, Kenshi sees Syzoth in distress, after the ladder got confronted by Li Mei, Reiko, Kitana, Tanya and General Shao. Kenshi then goes to assist Syzoth in battle and fortunately, the heroes manage to return to Earthrealm back to Liu Kang. Liu Kang, while shocked at Kenshi's lost of sight, is glad that his champions returned safely.

   Kenshi is later seen with his Earthrealm friends, along with Outworld's champions infiltrating Titan Shang Tsung's base of operations. When Shang Tsung and Quan Chi infiltrate the Titan Shang Tsung's base of operations, an alternative Kenshi with glasses on instead of a blindfold covering his eyes, along with an alternative Ermac went to fight Shang Tsung, but was defeated.

   Various versions and amalgamations of Kenshi are seen during the second Battle of Armageddon. These include evil counterparts of Kenshi, such as an amalgamation with Rain called Sento Storm, a khaos counterpart who serves under a Titan iteration of Havik, and many more. A different version of Kenshi who resembles the current one can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to his respective timeline.

   Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Kenshi and Johnny are both seen visiting the Wu Shi to attend Kuai Liang's wedding, when later Bi-Han and the Lin Kuei attacked the wedding, and Kenshi and his friends successfully drove the Lin Kuei to retreat.

   While Bi-Han and Sektor are taken to Outworld for Empress Mileena and Liu Kang's decision, the same khaos counterpart of him who serves Titan Havik are seen with a different counterpart of Takeda abducting Geras for Titan Havik's plans. As Kuai Liang, Cyrax, and Sektor travelled to Titan Havik's timeline to rescue Geras and soon met Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Cage and Emperor Rain and formed a group, Khaos Kenshi and Takeda made wagers to Titan Havik's battles at the Khaoseum about who would win and lose. Kenshi betted on Frost, while Takeda betted on Quan Chi. In the end, Frost won, and an Empress Tanya was seen taken out to the Khaoseum by Titan Havik's minions. As Kenshi detected the group infiltrating the Khaoseum, he informed Titan Havik of the infiltrators, and brought them down via Sento. While the group explored the maze, Kenshi, Takeda and Havik watched in excitement as to what happened next. While Titan Havik found out the group managed to get to the citadel, he took Kenshi and Takeda, and stormed inside to stop the group from saving Geras. As the group succeeds in saving Geras, stealing the Kamidogu, and going back to Liu Kang's timeline, Havik, now enraged, ordered Kenshi and Takeda to gather Havik's minions to travel to Liu Kang's timeline. Havik's and Liu Kang's group fought, and Havik's group were driven away. Titan Havik, now in the Gateway, encountered Liu Kang and his champions one more time, and Khaos Kenshi is seen fighting Noob Saibot with Takeda one final time, losing to Noob Saibot.

   Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "I wasn't looking for allies against the Yakuza, but I found one in Special Agent Jackson Briggs. He'd heard gangsters plotting to kill me on a wiretap and came calling, hoping I'd be his informant. We planned to part ways when we got the job done. but then Shang Tsung showed up to steal Sento. (chuckles) Needless to say, Jackson had questions. It blew his mind to hear the stories in Johnny's movies were real. Once the shock wore off, Jackson quickly sized up the threats Earthrealm faced. To deal with them, he got his bosses at the FBI to form the Outworld Investigation Agency. When he asked me to sign on, I hesitated. After all, me? A government agent? But it's an important job. And, more importantly to me, an honest living."

9. #9Kitana

   Keys: Kitana, Princess, Outworlder

   Mortal Kombat 1: "Kitana has one purpose in life: to aid and protect her older sister, Mileena, as she prepares to rule Outworld one day. The steady handed Kitana ignores the calls of those who advocate that she should replace her impulsive sister as heir. Instead, Kitana will defend the realm by fighting to make Mileena the best Empress possible. She will also fight to hide the dark secret that could end her sister's reign before it begins." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old beloved friends & allies. Liu Kang ponders the thought of how he had no choice but to sacrifice his beloved in order to create his New Era. In the past, she had been Kitana Kahn for a short time. But now her redesigned older twin sister Mileena, becomes the new heir in line as Outworld's empress, with Kitana supporting her. Still, Liu Kang's feelings for Kitana still remain deep down in his heart & mind, as he his own duty as Earthrealm's protector to tend to.

   Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 In the New Era, Kitana is daughter of King Jerrod and Empress Sindel and the younger twin sister of Mileena, who is heir to the throne of Outworld. Compared to her rebellious and tomboyish sister, Kitana is much more straight-laced and feminine, and takes her duty and image as princess far more seriously. It is for these reasons that Kitana is favored by some Outworlders as the better heir to the throne, something that drives a wedge between the sisters.

   Despite what people may think, Kitana has no interest in the throne and, in fact, is staunchly loyal to her sister. Kitana often admonishes her twin when she does something which threatens her rule (such as having a tryst with an Umgadi), only for Mileena to ignore and resent her for it. Kitana is also one of the few who are aware of her sister's affliction with Tarkat disease, only adding to the number of worries she has and the things that drive away her sister.

   At the start of the current Mortal Kombat tournament, Kitana, her sister and Tanya of the Umgadi greet the Earthrealmers upon their arrival to Outworld. The two of them take their place at Empress Sindel's side and host the proceedings. At the evening banquet, Kitana converses and is flirted with by Johnny Cage, but shows concern when her sister feels unwell. She later takes her mother's side and agrees to replace Mileena in the tournament, which upsets Mileena greatly. She is later defeated by Raiden, Earthrealm's champion, and the two compliment each other's fighting skills.

   The next day, Kitana accompanies her sister to Shang Tsung's laboratory to test a new serum to treat the symptoms of Tarkat, but waits outside alongside General Shao and Goro while Tanya and Rain oversee the treatment. Hearing a battle inside, Kitana bursts into the laboratory just in time to find her sister injured and unconscious, and Shang Tsung claiming that the three Earthrealmers sought to expose her disease to discredit her rule. When Quan Chi appears and verify that these events "confirm" his prophecy, Kitana agrees to reveal this incident to the Empress and prepare Outworld for war with Earthrealm.

   Later, she and her sister are present in the throne room when Liu Kang and Li Mei entreat with them, but attacks them alongside Tanya. Both her and Tanya were defeated once again. When Mileena's disease manifests again, she nearly killed their mother, Li Mei saves the Empress and defeats Mileena until she can be injected with another dose of the serum. As thanks for saving her life, Sindel hears out Li Mei and Liu, and accompanies them to Shang Tsung's lab, where Shang Tsung's true nature is revealed. When General Shao enters brandishing the Amulet of Shinnok, Kitana, Mileena and Geras are trapped inside until Sindel and Liu release them. Afterwards, the combined Earthrealm and Outworld forces travel to Emperor Ying's Fortress to confront the Deadly Alliance. After revealing that the mastermind behind everything was an alternate Shang Tsung with the power of a Titan, Empress Sindel is fatally wounded by her Dark counterpart, forcing Mileena to avenge her.

   Kitana weeps for her mother not to leave them, but Sindel simply says that it's her time. Mileena is named new Empress of Outworld, and Sindel is absorbed into Ermac after her passing. The heroes are forced to escape the fortress as Shang Tsung's Dragon Army awakens, and within the foothills outside, they formulate a plan to fight back. While Liu returns to the Fire Temple with Geras to reawaken his status as Keeper of Time, Kitana and the others move to destroy Titan Shang Tsung's Dragon Army. While Raiden, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi attack the portals being used to transport the army, Kitana and the others create disarray in the troops by attacking them directly.

   Ready to search for other timelines & other titans, the first one to be summoned was a Titaness counterpart of his Kitana. She is shocked by her sudden arrival, and more so by the presence of Liu and Geras, but Liu assures her that they are among friends, and explains how the battle for Kronika's Hourglass caused the timeline to branch apart into many, resulting in the one where this Kitana was the one to earn Titan status and became Keeper of Time. Overwhelmed by the revelation & emotion, Titaness Kitana realizes that since she and Liu were both part of the original timeline, that he is her Liu Kang. Liu Kang affirms this by remembering how they met and fought in Shang Tsung's courtyard, how they fought together in the Koliseum, and how proud he was when Kitana defeated Shao Kahn and became Kahnum herself. This confirms Kitana's growing belief as the two happily kiss & embrace for the first time in eons. Kitana laments that fate has split them apart once again, wondering why life's simple pleasures always seem to elude them, and Liu wonders if, in another timeline, they might not.

   However, Kitana realizes Liu would not have simply summoned her for a reunion, so Liu explains the situation regarding Titan Shang Tsung, but not before summoning more of their old friends from the past timeline - Kung Lao and Raiden. They are accosted by Titan Shang Tsung and his own band of dark counterparts, who attempt to fracture Liu Kang's Hourglass in hopes of erasing the timeline from existence. Liu and Kitana team up to fend off their enemies, making good use of their synergy to defeat every one of Shang Tsung's allies and forcing them to retreat. Realizing they must press the attack, they begin gathering more allies from across timelines to assault Shang Tsung's timeline directly.

   Once the Forces of Light have been assembled, they march to Shang Tsung's timeline and arrive at an imposing pyramid, atop which Shang Tsung summons his Forces of Darkness. The two sides clash in a second Battle of Armageddon, in which Titaness Kitana and many other versions and amalgamations of Kitana participate, including the one siding with Shang Tsung and an evil Kitana Kahn. Additionally, a version of Kitana who resembles the current one can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to Kitana respective timeline. Titan Kitana in particular aids the final warrior in their ascent to the top of the pyramid by slaying a group of evil Kombat Kids before being tackled off the pyramid stairs by another kombatant.

   The current Kitana remains in Outworld and is made commander of Outworld's army by Mileena after General Shao's imprisonment and desertion. Though her skills are initially thought amateurish by some, a fierce victory over Shao and his renegade battalion reaffirms her ability to defend Outworld for her people's sake.

   Part 2: Khaos Reigns During the trial of Bi-Han's involvement on aiding Shao and his loyal army to escape from prisons, alongside his right-hand woman, Sektor for their crimes on attacking Shirai Ryu wedding between Kuai Liang and Harumi Shirai, Liu Kang and Kitana objects the idea on punishing them, as killing both Bi-Han and Sektor will not restore Sindel nor ease the sisters' loss. As Mileena reminded both Liu Kang and Kitana of the Outworld advisories' mistakes for sparring Shao and his army that led them to be freed by Bi-Han, Liu Kang assures her that Earthrealm is always at her disposal against Shao's rebel army, and wishing to find the way to break the cycle of violence, together. Unfortunately, Mileena's trial on both Bi-Han and Sektor gets interrupted by the timeline interlopers led by Titan Havik, who was present siding with Titan Shang Tsung during the second Battle of Armageddon, causing the two Lin Kuei warriors to temporarily form a truce to rescue Geras and save their home timeline from Titan Havik's army. After Titan Havik successfully abducted Geras, and Bi-Han is captured as well while following into the Titan into his timeline, Mileena becomes annoyed and concern on when will the evil Titans' interlopers end, ever since a battle against Titan Shang Tsung's army. Initially, Mileena planned to dispatch several legions, led by Kitana, to rescue Geras. But Liu Kang advises her to stay at her outpost, as her people needs her against Shao's army, just as Liu Kang is needed in their timeline he created to keep it stable while Geras is still being kidnapped. In response, both Liu Kang and Mileena orders the Umgadi to release Sektor, where she will be sent to accompany both Kuai Liang and Cyrax to prioritize on rescuing both Geras and Bi-Han at Titan Havik's timeline.

   In Titan Havik's timeline, following the sacrifice of Emperor Rain, the Maze Hunter versions of both Mileena and Kitana, appears in Titan Havik's timeline, where they guarded an imprisoned dragon, Orin, and fought both Empress Tanya and Sektor, who defeated them.

   Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "General Shao’s revolt left Outworld’s armies in tatters. We were vulnerable to enemies both foreign and domestic. That’s why my sister asked me to take command. To stitch her military back together and purge Shao’s loyalists within it. She trusted only me with the task. The soldiers, however, had little faith. They thought me a spoiled dilettante, unprepared and unfit to serve. That I could fight mattered little. All that mattered was that I wasn’t one of them. I finally earned their loyalty by orchestrating an epic victory over Shao and his rebels. Though the general himself escaped, his forces were smashed. For as long as I am able, I will lead the empress’ armies in defense of Outworld. Through strength, we will achieve peace."

10. #10Kung Lao

    Keys: Kung Lao, Earthrealmer, Champion

    Mortal Kombat 1: "Born and raised in the village of Fengjian, Kung Lao has spent his life toiling in the fields. It has been an honorable life, if not a glorious one. Kung Lao's greatest fear is that his life will amount to nothing. He prays fervently that he will be called to do something bigger. His prayers are answered when he is asked to join the champions of Earthrealm. As a warrior fighting for its honor, Kung Lao knows that his victories will be long remembered." Storyline Liu Kang had known Kung Lao a long time, as well as being the Great Kung Lao's descendant. But with Liu Kang & Raiden's roles reversed & his ancestor's fate changed, Kung Lao became longtime best friends with the now-mortal Raiden instead, growing up in Fengjian. The duo learned martial arts from Madam Bo, a restaurant owner and former Lin Kuei ninja. However, Kung Lao always longed for excitement and adventure beyond the fields and lamented the mundane nature of their daily routine.

    Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 One fateful day, as Kung Lao bemoans their repetitive farm work, Raiden decides to indulge his friend by challenging him to a bet: whoever fills their cart last pays for dinner at Madam Bo's teahouse. The competitive Kung Lao quickly agrees, and both soon fill their carts with crops and bolt through the village. As they arrive at the teahouse, they briefly intake the smell of great food before being greeted by Madam Bo, who sits them down and promises them whatever meal they desire. She asks if the two have been practicing martial arts consistently, and while Kung Lao says that the harvest leaves them little time to do so, she smacks him on the head for making excuses, reminding him that if he fails to prepare, his preparations will fail him (Kung Lao finishing the last bit himself).

    Raiden is grateful that Kung Lao will be paying, but Kung Lao reminds Raiden that he finished work last. However, Raiden protests that he delivered his cart first. Their disagreement escalates before Kung Lao decides they should settle it with a friendly spar, best two out of three. Raiden is worried they might break something in the process, but the confident Kung Lao, having never lost to Raiden in previous matches, declares their fight won't last long enough for that to happen. As a hooded Liu Kang observes from a distant table, Kung Lao and Raiden fight it out, with Kung Lao proving victorious and bowing to the spectating diners amidst their applause. Raiden tells Kung Lao that the day will come when his winning streak ends, but Kung Lao just laughs at him before they return to their table.

    Their dining lasts until the evening, and the food is delicious, as expected. Kung Lao lets out a burp of contentment while Raiden disappointingly stares at their bill, before thanking Madam Bo for their meal. As he hands the cash out, however, one bill is caught by a breeze and lands into the hands of a mysterious ninja with gray hair, accompanied by a gang of similarly-dressed men. He begins to confront Madam Bo, threatening her and her establishment under the pretense of extorting her for protection. Kung Lao and Raiden immediately realize Madam Bo is in danger, but do not make any moves until they are sure. When Madam Bo clearly refuses the ninja, identifying him as Smoke, he signals for the other Lin Kuei to begin causing havoc. Madam Bo begins a string of attacks, but Smoke quickly turns the tables and sends Madam Bo over the second floor railing and crashing down onto a table below.

    Witnessing these events, Kung Lao and Raiden spring into action, taking down Smoke's cohorts before facing the ninja himself, warning him not to menace Madam Bo. Kung Lao manages to defeat Smoke before turning to Raiden, where both are surprised to see that he had taken down several Lin Kuei on his own, with Raiden surprised that his martial arts training has paid off. Before they can help Madam Bo, however, they are accosted by two more Lin Kuei - Sub-Zero and Scorpion. While Sub-Zero focuses his attention on Raiden, Kung Lao fights Scorpion one-on-one, emerging as the victor. He then stops Sub-Zero from harming Raiden further by throwing his straw hat and whacking Sub-Zero in the back of the head, much to his annoyance. Kung Lao shrugs comically, to which Sub-Zero calls him incompetent, but Kung Lao quickly grabs a chakram off the wall and flings it at him, grazing his arm. Sub-Zero says that he has had enough of Kung Lao's antics, and that as the Lin Kuei's Grandmaster, the farmer has no chance. However, Kung Lao manages to defeat Sub-Zero, and - retrieving his hat and staring at the chakram embedded in the wall - begins to form an idea.

    His thoughts are interrupted by Raiden's calls, who informs him that Madam Bo is out cold. Kung Lao wonders if she is dead, but Madam Bo suddenly opens her eyes in comical fashion and stands up, quickly smoking a joint. Before Kung Lao can ask how she managed to survive Smoke's assault, Raiden points up to the second floor, where the hooded Liu Kang descends the stairs to meet them below. Noticing his glowing eyes, Kung Lao and Raiden quickly realize the night's events are far more monumental than they initially thought, especially as Liu Kang introduces himself as a God of Fire and a Protector of Earthrealm, not Earth. He explains that Madam Bo has been training them from childhood for a purpose - to join his champions and participate in the steadfast defense of Earthrealm. Additionally, he reveals that the Lin Kuei's attack on the teahouse was simply a test of Kung Lao and Raiden's abilities and character, as all the Lin Kuei rise to their feet and Sub-Zero and Scorpion go downstairs to meet them.

    Liu Kang introduces the concepts of Earthrealm and Outworld to the farmers and urges them to join him at the Wu Shi Academy for training with the monks there. Kung Lao wonders if such training is even necessary, as they've just proved themselves capable warriors, but Madam Bo reveals the Lin Kuei were holding back against them, and Sub-Zero coldly adds that had they used their full strength, the circumstances would have been fatal. Regardless, Kung Lao seizes the opportunity to quickly agree to Liu Kang's offer, excited by his desire for adventure finally being fulfilled. Though Raiden is less than eager, Madam Bo assures him that defending Earthrealm still serves the village. Thus, both farmers are inducted as the first of Liu Kang's new group of champions, and travel to the Wu Shi to train. As they progress, they are joined by two more candidates in Johnny Cage, a media superstar whose fame has begun fading, and Kenshi Takahashi, a Taira descendant who seeks to remove his clan's connections to the Yakuza and redeem them.

    With the help of the Shaolin monks, Kung Lao makes good on his idea from the teahouse fight and has a special weapon constructed - a lightweight metal hat featuring numerous curved blades along its edges, perfect for unorthodox offense. Though Raiden thinks it is far from a good idea, Kung Lao calls it genius, saying he will have to thank Sub-Zero for inspiring it the next time they see him. He accidentally nicks his finger when running his hand across the hat's edge, so Raiden thinks it won't be very effective to use. However, Kung Lao then throws it at a nearby statue, cleanly decapitating it as the hat then returns to him like a boomerang, allowing him to catch it on his finger. Seeing the damage, Raiden changes his mind, remarking that it might be too effective.

    After some mingling with Johnny and Kenshi, a gong is sounded, signaling that the last few preparations before the inter-realm tournament have begun. As Outworld is the tournament host this time, Earthrealm is only allowed to have one champion participate, so Liu Kang hosts a smaller gauntlet between the four champions to decide the candidate among them. Raiden, having far exceeded his former ability, is able to defeat both Johnny and Kenshi, but must once again face Kung Lao for the title of Earthrealm's champion.

    That night, both Kung Lao and Raiden meditate before their battle. Liu Kang warns them that the duty of being Earthrealm's champion is not one to be taken lightly and offers them both a chance to concede without dishonor, though both Kung Lao and Raiden are eager to prove themselves, so the final match begins. Kung Lao reminds Raiden of the latter's losing streak against him, promising it won't change tonight. However, Raiden reminds him that if the monks have taught them anything, that change is the universe's only constant. True to Raiden's words, he bests Kung Lao in kombat for the first time. While Liu Kang is not surprised by the outcome, Kung Lao certainly is, but he congratulates Raiden and bows respectfully regardless. With Earthrealm's candidate now decided, Liu Kang grants Raiden a special amulet containing power over lightning and thunder, as it will be necessary for him to match the magic of his Outworld opponents. Realizing the intensity of the tournament ahead, Kung Lao expresses his concerns, not wanting Raiden to be killed during a match, though Liu Kang assures them all that he would never send a champion unwittingly into Mortal Kombat. He then announces their trip to the Outworld capital of Sun Do in seven days' time.

    After some days have passed, Kung Lao joins the rest of the Earthrealm party in traveling to Outworld for the tournament. Kung Lao takes a backseat role, spectating Raiden's fights and congratulating him at the end when Raiden defeats General Shao. Sometime later, Liu Kang's steward Geras reveals that a man known as Shang Tsung has begun rebelling against the destiny set forth for him by the fire deity. In an attempt to preemptively trounce Shang Tsung's plot before it gains headway, Liu Kang sends Kung Lao, Johnny Cage and Kenshi to Outworld in secret to try and capture the sorcerer, since Raiden's golden tournament run will have undoubtedly made his face more recognizable.

    Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, and Kenshi make their way through the wastelands and is listening to Johnny and Kenshi's argument. Arriving at the Tarkatan Colony, he and his allies found Shang Tsung who is extracting Tarkatan marrow from Baraka. After Baraka almost kills Shang Tsung, they intervene and face off against the Tarkatans until Kenshi explains why they stopped him from killing the sorcerer. Baraka escorts them to Shang Tsung's Lab where Mileena is strapped to the chair and Rain and Tanya are safeguarding her while Shang Tsung explains the treatment. After they mistakenly believed that Shang Tsung is infecting Mileena with Tarkat, a fight breaks out between them. Johnny Cage and Kung Lao faced off against Tanya while Kenshi defeated Rain. Tanya defeated both of them until Kenshi kept her from finishing them by defeating her. Once they confront Shang Tsung, they accused him of infecting Mileena with Tarkat, but in reality, he was actually trying to cure her Tarkat disease. Mileena's disease manifests and she breaks out of the chair. Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, and Kenshi held off against Mileena, until Shang Tsung finally injects her with a serum. Kenshi loses his sight in the process. After Kitana and General Shao rushed in to find Mileena injured, Shang Tsung tells her that Kung Lao, Johnny Cage, and Kenshi were sent to disturb Mileena's treatment and then reveal it to all of Outworld. Johnny Cage tries to explain why they were really here but were knocked out by an angered Goro. They were then captured an imprisoned along with Baraka in Shang Tsung's real laboratory, the Flesh Pits. As the Tarkatan hybrids dragged both Johnny and Kenshi into the vivisection chambers, Kung Lao freed himself and reclaim his hat. He aids Baraka to fight the Tarkatan hordes.

    After Baraka defeated Syzoth and Syzoth joined Baraka's group, Kung Lao said that he and Johnny needed to get Kenshi to the portal at Sun Do. Baraka informed the group that he can only take them to city's gate, as that Tarkatans are not allowed inside. Syzoth, feeling guilty, decided to the group take to the portal, as that it's the only way for him to make amends. The five men later encountered Ashrah, a demon from the Netherrealm whom decided to fight against Quan Chi and not support his evil deeds. After defeating Quan Chi's minions, Ashrah joined the group, and as the group headed to Sun Do with Baraka returning to the Colony, Johnny gave the group disguises, with Kung Lao unsure with them, as that if one person spots the group, they will be dead. Johnny, assuring the group that everyone within the party is too distracted, walks to the portal to Earthrealm, but are soon intercepted by General Shao, Reiko, Li Mei, Goro and Motaro. After Syzoth created a distraction to buy the group more time along with Kenshi helping him, the group made it to Earthrealm at last.

    Kung Lao and Raiden are later seen with the Lin Kuei wanting to join the Lin Kuei's mission, but the Lin Kuei declined, and Liu Kang told both of the farmers that they have his confidence, but they are needed at the Wu Shi at the current moment. Both Kung Lao and Raiden are later seen in the Gateway along with Johnny, Kenshi, Smoke, Kuai Liang, Jerrod, Mileena and Kitana to plan their infiltration. Kuai Liang instructed Kung Lao to be with Johnny, Smoke, Kitana and Mileena to fight the invaders.

    During these events, Liu Kang manages to recover his Titan status and reach out to other timelines, meeting with Titan companions who also diverged from the previous era - including a version of the original Kung Lao, who had prevailed over Kronika personally. Titan Kung Lao assists Liu Kang in fending off Titan Shang Tsung's attack on Liu's Hourglass, informing Liu Kang that the millions in his White Lotus Society will aid the Titans if needed. Liu Kang and Kitana manage to defeat the rest of Shang Tsung's cohorts, giving Kung Lao time to recover and use his powers to help restore Liu's Hourglass, forcing Titan Shang Tsung to momentarily retreat. Once more realizing the severity of the threat Shang Tsung poses, Kung Lao realized that Shang Tsung will not only enslave Liu Kang's Timeline, but against all timelines, with Raiden suggesting they take the fight to Titan Shang Tsung's timeline.

    Various versions and amalgamations of Kung Lao are seen during the second Battle of Armageddon. These include evil counterparts of Kung Lao, such as two amalgamations with Scorpion called Scorp Lao and Stung Lao, and many more. A different version of Kung Lao who resembles the current one can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to his respective timeline.

    In the end, the Forces of Light prevail, and the current Kung Lao and Liu Kang return to their timeline. Sometime later, they are seen having dinner at Madame Bo's teahouse, along with Liu Kang's other champions. Johnny fills them in on his plans for a movie that will tell that masses all about their adventures across realms, much to Raiden's amazement. Though Johnny offers them all parts in the film, Raiden must decline on his and Kung Lao's behalf (much to the latter's disappointment), since new initiates will arrive at the Wu Shi the next day and they need to be trained. Liu Kang then departs to aid Kuai Liang in building the Shirai Ryu, but not before thanking Kung Lao and the other champions for their efforts in protecting Earthrealm once again.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Kung Lao is seen at the Wu Shi to attend Kuai Liang's wedding along with Raiden and his friends. As Raiden read his speech for Kuai Liang's wedding, the Lin Kuei attacked the Wu Shi under the command of Sub-Zero. As the Lin Kuei are driven away, and Bi-Han and Sektor are brought to the palace for Empress Mileena's judgment, Kung Lao, along with Raiden and Kuai Liang, went to the palace to forsee Bi-Han and Sektor's sentence, until Titan Havik came through the palace through a portal.

    Kung Lao, along with Raiden assisted Liu Kang in driving off Havik's forces, and were later seen in the final battle in Ying Fortress to defeat Titan Havik's warriors. After Bi-Han was put in a comatose state, Kung Lao and Raiden accompanied the monks to place Bi-Han's body in the Temple of the Elements, where Bi-Han will reside until he is freed of Titan Havik's magic.

    Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "It was inevitable that the Shaolin masters had me join them. They knew just how much future initiates could learn from me. Shujinko was one of my earliest. His ability to absorb anyone's powers and skills was amazing. With the right training, he could become our greatest champion. I knew that I alone could give it to him. But as his proficiency grew, so did his ego. In love with himself and his power, Shujinko became a threat to the realms. He hadn't learned humility, because I wasn't the one who could teach it. I should have listened to Raiden's warning and not tried to train Shujinko alone. After he was subdued, Shujinko's accumulated abilities and memories were taken from him. He is once again a new initiate, ready to begin his training. This time, Raiden and I train Shujinko together. He will become the champion he is destined to be. And I will fulfill my duties humbly and cooperatively."

11. #11Li Mei

    Keys: Lei Mei, Umgadi, · Secondary: police

    Organizations Liu Kang Liu Kang Cole Young Cole Young Outworld Outworld Edenian Edenian Moloch Moloch Immortals Immortals Seidan Seidan Daniel Pesina Daniel Pesina Robert Patrick Robert Patrick Jean-Claude Van Damme Jean-Claude Van Damme

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    Li Mei LiMei MK1 render General Information Gender Female Status Alive Origin Sun Do, Outworld Resides Sun Do, Outworld Species Outworlder In Mortal Kombat Affiliations Sun Do Constabulary Umgadi (formerly) Occupation Sun Do's First Constable Allies Liu Kang Kitana Mileena Sindel Tanya Reptile Jerrod Geras Ermac Enemies Rain General Shao Shang Tsung Reiko Motaro Alignment Good

    “ I know you may never forgive me, but don't be blinded by anger and grief. We are here to help you! „

    —Li Mei to Sindel in Mortal Kombat 1

    Contents 1 Biography 2 Storyline 2.1 Mortal Kombat 1 2.2 Part 2: Khaos Reigns 3 Endings Biography Mortal Kombat 1: "As her parents’ firstborn daughter, Li Mei was claimed by the Umgadi, the warrior priestesses who guard Outworld’s royal family. Li Mei’s service began with high expectations. Her early success caught the eye of the Royal family. But it all fell apart when a terrible tragedy unfolded. Li Mei was blamed for this and in the aftermath, she did the unthinkable: she quit the Umgadi. Friendless and alone, Li Mei needed a new purpose. She joined Sun Do’s constables, the Outworld capital’s rough and tumble police force. Over time, she became their First Constable. Li Mei is glad to be the capital guardian. Still, she hopes one day to redeem herself." Storyline In Liu Kang's New Era, Li Mei's home village of Sun Do is changed to instead be Outworld's capital city, also serving as the home of Empress Sindel. In the past timelines, Li Mei tried to fight the Deadly Alliance & later became Bo' Rai Cho's student. But in the altered timeline, she and her people gained sanctuary in the Special Forces during Outworld's civil war. Now in the new timeline, Li Mei becomes an Umgadi in the new Outworld.

    Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 In the past, Li Mei and Sindel used to be close friends, as Li Mei was the leader of the Umgadi, a group of female warriors sworn to serve and protect the royal house. She was also close with the rest of Sindel's family - Emperor Jerrod and Princesses Kitana and Mileena.

    However, Li Mei's relationships with the royal family came to a screeching halt when Jerrod was unjustly murdered, and Li Mei was made the scapegoat by the Umgadi's Matron Superiors due to her being on watch on that tragic night. With no more friends and a host of new enemies, a despairing Li Mei resigned from the Umgadi to avoid further shame, leaving fellow Umgadi Tanya to take her place as leader. Instead, she would join the Sun Do Constabulary and rose through their ranks to become the First Constable, finding a new purpose in protecting the people of Edenia. However, she still hoped to one day make amends with Sindel and her remaining family.

    Li Mei is first introduced in the story attempting to safely expel Tarkat-infected citizens from Sun Do, but accidentally ends up disrupting the escort caravan carrying Liu Kang and his Earthrealm champions to the palace. Noticing the sudden stop in their travel path, Mileena hops out of the caravan to confront Li Mei, indignant that the constable couldn't wait to perform her duty until the escort had safely passed. Li Mei refutes her, asking her if Mileena expects her to simply allow the infected to remain in the city and put more citizens at risk. However, Mileena brushes her off and tells her they can't afford to let the Earthrealmers know about Tarkat, remarking that it might have been too much to ask for Li Mei to show better judgment before walking back to the caravan.

    Li Mei appears again at Sindel's palace when the Earthrealm-Outworld tournament begins, as Jerrod's tradition dictates that during Outworld's turn as host, the First Constable is always the opening kombatant. Though Li Mei pledges to do her best for her realm, Sindel still holds a grudge against her for Jerrod's murder, coldly reminding her that if it were not for his tradition, she would not be allowed anywhere near the palace. Li Mei turns and prepares to face Raiden, the single Earthrealm champion chosen by Liu Kang. Raiden hopes that this will be the first of many victories for him, though Li Mei tells him that this fight means much more to her than the farmer can ever comprehend. Unfortunately, Li Mei is defeated, allowing Raiden to proceed further into the battle gauntlet. Having been informed by Liu Kang on Li Mei's tragic past, Raiden respectfully thanks her for the match. Though visibly upset at her loss, Li Mei matches Raiden's bow and walks out of the palace as the previously-silent crowd begins to murmur.

    The next time Li Mei is seen, she and her constables are acting as security for the Sun Do festival alongside General Shao and his guard. Having been given orders to keep watch for certain Earthrealm intruders, she inquires about what their charges and motives are, but Shao brushes her off, claiming they are state secrets and Li Mei has no right to hear them before walking away. Some time later, festival rockets begin misfiring, with several hanging lanterns catching fire as a result and nearly swinging into partygoers. Shao orders his guard to douse the fires and catch the perpetrators, though Li Mei stops him from further action, since this is more of a problem for her and her constables, not a military concern. However, Li Mei does spot the culprit - a large, monstrous figure traversing the rooftops, flickering in and out of an invisible form. Shao identifies him as Syzoth, noting that his presence means the Earthrealmers are indeed at the festival. As Syzoth continues to move across buildings, Li Mei and Reiko give chase from the ground. Reiko tags him with a shuriken, causing Syzoth to fall to the floor, though he recovers and turns invisible again, leaving trails of green blood in his path. Li Mei and Reiko use their new trail to catch up to Syzoth, with Li Mei realizes he is Zaterran as a result. Though Li Mei attempts to have him stand down so she can hear him out, but Syzoth, realizing he would be executed regardless, refuses to do so. Additionally, he claims there is much Li Mei doesn't know, especially regarding General Shao's true motives, and defeats her and Reiko before running off to meet the rest of his group for their grand escape.

    Sindel is informed by Kitana of the Earthrealm intrusion in Shang Tsung's laboratory, and with her believing Quan Chi's prophecy stating Liu Kang means to conquer Outworld, and refusing anyone else's counsel on the matter, a war between realms seems inevitable. Li Mei is left to guard the portal to Earthrealm with her fellow constables, under orders to let no visitor pass into Outworld. However, the first visitor that does arrive is none other than Liu Kang himself, who insists Sindel should cease her planned attack on Earthrealm, revealing to Li Mei the depths of the corruption in Sindel's supposed allies. Li Mei is not surprised to hear that Shao was hiding his true intentions after receiving Syzoth's cryptic warning, but is further irritated to hear that he colludes with Shang Tsung. She tells Liu Kang that he would have never been near the Empress had she still been Umgadi, and explains how the sorcerer instantly had the royal family enthralled the moment he arrived. Li Mei is then aghast to find out that the reason for this is because Shang Tsung was able to provide a suppressant for Mileena, who had been afflicted with Tarkat. Liu Kang urges her to assist him in rescuing Sindel from her plight. After dwelling on her past with Sindel and the circumstances of Jerrod's death, Li Mei pledges to redeem her past with the royal family and agrees to help the fire deity.

    Li Mei and Liu Kang begin making their way to the palace via a carriage with the other constables' aid. Li Mei reveals she still has a few friends in the Umgadi who told her about General Shao's soldiers encroaching, hinting at his approaching treason, and Liu Kang explains how Shang Tsung manipulated Shao into doing so under the belief that he would be saving Outworld from a misguided rule. Though Li Mei worries that they lack the numbers and fighting prowess to battle Shao's soldiers in an all-out war, Liu Kang assures her that he will aid in the defense of the royal family. Outside, their carriage is intercepted by Reiko, Motaro, and a host of Shao's guard. The city streets erupt into kombat, and Li Mei finds herself pitted against Reiko, who wishes she joined the army considering her skills as a former Umgadi. Li Mei rebuffs him, saying she has no use for a traitor's compliments before defeating him and Motaro with Liu Kang's aid.

    With the rest of Reiko's party rounded up by the remaining constables, Li Mei and Liu Kang return to the carriage to finish their journey to the palace. Upon reaching the palace gardens, Li Mei attempts to talk down Tanya, who finds her easily taken in by what she believes to be lies. Though Tanya spats that she is once again incapable of protecting the royal family, Li Mei in turn proves she is more than capable of beating Tanya, as well as Khameleon. As more Umgadi surround her and Liu Kang, she manages to convince them to let them proceed to the throne room, drawing upon her past as an Umgadi and declares she will always honor her old vows. With her hands tied, Tanya questions why Li Mei and Liu Kang didn't finish her off, but they promise to her they mean no harm, and her remaining alive will prove that to Sindel.

    Upon Li Mei and Liu Kang's arrival in the throne room, Sindel becomes livid, aghast that Li Mei would not only allow Jerrod to die, but allow Liu Kang to destroy the rest of her family, too. Ever level-headed, Li Mei reminds Sindel that she was not the only heartbroken one that fateful night, and scolds her for being blinded by her anger, insisting that she and Liu Kang are here to help. Before she can talk further, Li Mei is put into a chokehold by Tanya, and fighting breaks out once again. While Liu Kang easily fends off the other Umgadi, Li Mei stares down Kitana, who is astounded by the constable's supposed faithlessness. Li Mei rebukes her, saying that she only acts for their and Outworld's benefit, and that Kitana would realize it too if she took a moment to think. Li Mei then defeats Kitana, only to be confronted by Mileena, who chooses to fight rather than avoid revealing her Tarkat affliction.

    The princess manages to send Li Mei flying with a move Li Mei taught her when she was a girl, and recognizes now. Mileena claims much has changed since then, and Li Mei reaffirms that her loyalty to the royal house has remained steadfast, urging her to trust her once again. After an exchange of attacks, Li Mei kicks Mileena to the ground, but the latter rises up with her Tarkat frenzy on full display, with Li Mei left aghast at seeing the princess's transformation. Sindel attempts to stop her from harming Li Mei but is caught off guard when Mileena turns on her, tackling her to the ground and nearly mauling her on the spot before Li Mei manages to wrestle her away from Sindel. The empress watches as Li Mei defeats Mileena, giving Tanya the opportunity to inject her with the suppressant. Their relationship repaired, Sindel thanks Li Mei, stating that she is in the constable's debt, but Li Mei reassures her that there is no debt between friends.

    In order to regain Sindel's trust himself, Liu Kang convinces the Empress to accompany him to Shang Tsung's real laboratory, located underneath his false one. Li Mei and her constables, as well as the other Umgadi, join them in their visit and are horrified to discover the monstrous experiments Shang Tsung had conducted. They observe as Liu Kang summons Geras and reveals the truth of his position in their reality - that he was once Keeper of Time, and crafted the realms and their people with his own hands, by means of a celestial object known as the Hourglass. The history lesson is cut short by the arrival of General Shao and his cohorts, who hold the group at bay with the Amulet of Shinnok. Though Kitana, Mileena, Geras and Tanya are all captured by the amulet's power, Li Mei, Liu Kang and Sindel avoid the blast and begin fighting Shao's troops in the laboratory.

    After the defeat of Nitara, Liu Kang and Sindel are held at bay again by Shao's amulet, but Li Mei manages to stand and lands a surprise jumping hook kick on the general from behind, knocking the amulet out of his hands and allowing Sindel to grab it. The group flees upstairs to the false laboratory, where they are confronted by more soldiers led by Reiko. While Li Mei initially begins brawling with Motaro, she steps in to shove Sindel away from a high-pressure blast of water from Rain, taking the hit in her stead and getting knocked to the ground. She recovers and assists Sindel in the rest of her battles, stifling General Shao's attempted coup.

    The current Li Mei is not seen again in the main story afterwards, but various versions and amalgamations of Li Mei are seen during the second Battle of Armageddon, including one allied with Titan Shang Tsung, a Li Mei with Scorpion's pyrokinesis called Firefly, an amalgamation with Quan Chi called Quan Li, a version with Raiden's powers called Guard of Thunder, and many more. Additionally, another version of Li Mei can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to her respective timeline.

    Part 2: Khaos Reigns While the New Era Li Mei does not make an appearance in this story, a different counterpart of Li Mei can be seen fighting against a different counterpart of Quan Chi in Titan Havik's Khaoseum, and losing to said Quan Chi. When Emperor Rain and Empress Tanya are both attempting to infiltrate Titan Havik's Citadel in order to free Geras, Emperor Reiko and Empress Li Mei both fought Emperor Rain and Empress Tanya twice, only to be defeated and killed by them.

    Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "As her reign began, Empress Mileena faced many challenges. To meet them, she turned to the people she trusted: her sister to lead her army and me to lead her Imperial Police. Though I missed Empress Sindel dearly, I was glad my ties with her family had been mended. But, while it was an honor to be made responsible for Outworld's internal security, I soon realized accepting the appointment was a mistake. I'm not cut out to be a bureaucrat, nor am I patient enough to navigate the imperial court's politics. I was at my best patrolling Sun Do's streets. When I could feel the city's pulse, and serve and protect its citizens directly. That's why I resigned my post and resumed my role as Sun Do's First Constable. I end each day knowing I've made a difference." Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. More Fandoms Horror Mortal Kombat

12. #12Liu Kang

    Keys: Liu Kang · Secondary: Fire God, Lord Liu Kang

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    Liu Kang LiuKang MK1 render General Information Gender Male Status Alive Origin China, Earthrealm Resides Fire Temple, Earthrealm Species God (formerly Titan) In Mortal Kombat Affiliations White Lotus Society Occupation Keeper of Time Protector of Earthrealm Allies Geras Raiden Kung Lao Johnny Cage Kitana Titaness Kitana Mileena Sindel Kenshi Li Mei Reptile Ashrah Scorpion Smoke Tanya Khameleon Jerrod Ermac Sareena Madam Bo Shujinko Cyrax Enemies Titan Shang Tsung Shang Tsung Quan Chi General Shao Reiko Rain Bi-Han Motaro Titan Havik Sektor Alignment Good

    “ Lord Liu Kang. Protector of Earthrealm. God of Fire. „

    —Introducing himself to Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 1.

    Contents 1 Biography 2 Storyline 2.1 Mortal Kombat 1 2.1.1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 2.1.2 Part 2: Khaos Reigns 3 Endings Biography Mortal Kombat 1: "Having won control of the Hourglass, Liu Kang restarted history. He neutralized the threats and dangers that had come before, crafting a New Era in which all beings would have the opportunity to find peace. But that peace is now threatened by an enemy that Liu Kang could never have anticipated. It will take all of his wisdom and experience to save not only Earthrealm, but all of reality." Storyline This Liu Kang is the same person as in the previous timeline, and thus his story continues after the events of Mortal Kombat 11, when he trains the Great Kung Lao in Raiden's stead.

    Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 After restarting history and crafting fates for every mortal of each realm, Liu Kang feared going mad like Kronika had, and thus relinquished his power as the Titan of Time and left a reborn Geras as the guardian of the Hourglass. Then, Liu Kang took the role of protector of Earthrealm and worked with King Jerrod of Outworld to establish the Mortal Kombat tournament as a friendly and peaceful exchange between both worlds. He later met with the Great Kung Lao, who became the first Champion of Earthrealm. The two would form a lasting friendship until the Great Kung Lao passed of natural causes.

    Some time after the Great Kung Lao's death, Liu Kang discarded Raiden's thunder powers and transferred them to the same amulet the old Raiden had forged by the Elder Gods.

    Over many millennia, Liu Kang oversaw the mortals of all realms to make sure no threats to the peace he envisioned would emerge. Although many Outworlders opposed Liu Kang's authority and wished to engage in open warfare with Earthrealm, none dared oppose Liu Kang and Jerrod (or, after Jerrod's assassination, Empress Sindel). On the horizon of the tenth great tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld, Liu Kang worked with Madam Bo and the Lin Kuei to create a test for both Raiden and Kung Lao. After they passed, he later recruited both Johnny Cage and Kenshi Takahashi and took them to the Wu Shi Academy to prepare for the tournament. From their preliminary matches, Raiden emerged victorious as Earthrealm's champion.

    Despite some friction between General Shao of the Outworld Army and Liu Kang's new champion, the tournament went smoothly and was supposed to ensure another generation of peace between the two realms. However, Liu Kang was warned by Geras that Shang Tsung somehow escaped his meaningless life as a huckster and returned him to the role of the manipulative sorcerer he once was. To learn more and prevent Tsung from posing a threat, he sent a team consisting of Cage, Kenshi, and Kung Lao to infiltrate Outworld and covertly take Shang Tsung captive, hopefully without Queen Sindel knowing of the violation of their treaty.

    The infiltration team ran into many problems. Firstly, they were framed for "intentionally" interfering with Mileena's secret Tarkat treatment, and were all nearly killed, with Kenshi being blinded by a Tarkat-infected Mileena. Upon returning to Liu Kang, he was happy to see his allies return but dismayed by both Kenshi's disability reoccurring, and the news that Outworld now viewed himself and Earthrealm as enemies. Along with welcoming their newest allies, Syzoth and Ashrah, Liu Kang learned that Shang Tsung was working with Quan Chi, and he thus feared the onset of a new Deadly Alliance. Liu Kang consulted with Geras again, learning how both sorcerers came back to their old selves, despite restarting history. Geras reveals to him of his discovery, that an unknown benefactor was the reason for the sorcerers return, along with involving General Shao in their cause. Liu Kang wonders if the benefactor is Kronika who somehow came back. But Geras denies it, saying that Titans, once destroyed, cannot be revived. Liu Kang then suspects the benefactor could somehow be someone who came from the previous timeline wanting revenge on him.

    Liu Kang sent the Lin Kuei to sabotage the attempt and neutralize Quan Chi, but their efforts failed, and Shang Tsung coaxed Bi-Han into betraying Earthrealm and revealing that Bi-Han allowed his father, the previous Grandmaster, to die. This led Scorpion and Smoke to turn against Bi-Han and defect from the Lin Kuei.

    Liu Kang traveled to Outworld himself to entreat Queen Sindel, convincing First Constable Li Mei of Earthrealm's innocence implicating General Shao as a traitor. Li Mei hesitates at first, but after learning of how Shang Tsung gained the trust of the royal family by treating Mileena's Tarkat condition, Li Mei agreed to help & grant Liu Kang an audience, fighting with him against a misled Tanya, as well as Rain, Reiko and other Outworld soldiers loyal to Shao. Upon reaching the throne room, Li Mei tried to reason with her queen but was attacked by Tanya and forced to defend herself against her, Kitana and Mileena. When Mileena's Tarkat disease manifests again and she nearly killed Queen Sindel, Li Mei saved the queen and neutralized the insane crown princess until the serum for the disease could be administered. In gratitude of her help, Sindel forgave Li Mei and allowed Liu Kang to make his case, demanding proof of Shao and Shang Tsung's treachery -- which she would find in Shang Tsung's lab.

    Reeling from the revelation of the treason, Sindel is further stunned as Liu Kang reveals himself as the previous Keeper of Time now demigod that created all reality and the mortals which dwell within. She questions if Liu Kang expects worship, but he declines and states that his role was thrust upon him by circumstance and in no way divine. Just then, General Shao arrives with the Amulet of Shinnok and traps the two princesses, Tanya and Geras within it. Liu Kang and Sindel battle against Shao's forces and force them to retreat while Liu Kang frees the captives from the amulet. When Liu Kang asks Sindel to help him foil the plans of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, she asks if this is the command of a creator, but he states that it is only the request of a friend.

    Mileena offers to be a distraction for the Deadly Alliance, and once their allies are in place, they attack Shao Khan and Quan Chi's forces en masse. Gaining the upper hand, Liu Kang demands to know who the Alliance's benefactor is, and Shang Tsung reveals the hidden manipulator to be "Damashi". However, the "benefactor" instead appears in the form of another Shang Tsung, who reveals himself as the same Shang from the previous timeline who battled Liu Kang for Kronika's Hourglass. Their battle tore time apart, resulting in two outcomes: one where Kang won, and another where Tsung did. Titan Shang Tsung betrays the Deadly Alliance, revealing his intention not to conquer this timeline, but to destroy it with the Dragon Army and merge it with his own.

    Liu Kang's allies (including a defecting Deadly Alliance) battle against Titan Shang Tsung's Dark versions of Raiden & Sindel, and Empress Sindel is mortally wounded in the battle. They are forced to retreat and regroup, realizing how dire the odds are. Sorcerer Shang Tsung poses the theory that if two timelines emerged from the battle against Kronika, then perhaps there are more, and some of the Titans of those divergent timelines may prove valuable allies. Geras poses that the theory may be possible but can only be attempted by a Keeper of Time. Liu Kang repeats that he gave up that power long ago, but Geras reveals that he stored it away in the figurine gifted by the Great Kung Lao instead of allowing it to dissipate, as he feared Liu Kang may have need of it again. He also warns Liu Kang that retrieving the power this time will prove permanent, meaning he can never again become merely a demigod.

    When Liu Kang asks why Geras never told him about this, Geras reveals that he did not want Kang's joyous life as the Protector of Earthrealm and his own happy life to be ruined by the temptation of a Titan's power. Liu Kang also realizes that Geras could have taken the power for himself at any time, but Geras also states that he is content as a guardian and has faith in Liu Kang's vision for the New Era. Upon reaching the figurine and the Hourglass, Liu Kang once more becomes the Titan of Time and searches for other timelines and other Titans, finding a Titaness Kitana, who is the same one he's known & loved in his past life. In the meantime, their allies disrupt the Dragon Army and destroy the portals that would allow it to invade other realms.

    While initially wary, Kitana soon realizes that this is "her" Liu Kang -- they are both from the same timeline where he fought her in Shang Tsung's courtyard, battled against Shao Kahn in the Koliseum, and she became the Kahn of Outworld. The two kiss and embrace, regretting that fate continues to keep them apart, but Kitana realizes that Liu Kang would not have reached out for her without a pressing need. First, he summons more allies, their old friends (including a Titan Kung Lao and Raiden) and informs them of their mutual enemy in Titan Shang Tsung.

    Realizing that it's only a matter of time before Shang Tsung realizes that other, potentially infinite, timelines exist, they resolve that he must be stopped. However, Tsung interrupts their meeting with his minions, pleased to learn that there are other timelines for him to conquer, and decides to simply destroy Liu Kang's purely for spite. Though Liu Kang's allies are victorious, they realize that Shang Tsung is gathering his own group of Titan allies to do battle against them and must prepare for the mother of all battles.

    They arrive at the Pyramid of Argus and declare a new Battle of Armageddon for the fate of the multiverse. Liu Kang (alongside an ally of the player's choosing -- including, possibly, a different Titan Liu Kang) fight through Shang Tsung's forces summoned across the timelines and do battle with the evil Titan himself. Liu Kang fought the Titans, but was defeated and taken prisoner by the evil Titans, forcing his ally to do battle in his stead. Once freed, Liu Kang uses his power to erase both of them from existence hopefully not to be seen again. It resulting in the supposed destruction of his timeline. Liu Kang thus sends his allies back to their homes just as the timeline is destroyed.

    Other incarnations of Liu Kang also appear, including a few villainous ones allied with Titan Shang Tsung:

    An amalgamation with Kano called Red Dragon One with Johnny Cage called Fire Cage One with Quan Chi called Kang Quan, and many more. An indeterminate amount of time later, Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Kung Lao, Raiden and Kenshi reunite at Madame Bo's and share where their fates have led. They all decline taking cameo roles in Cage's newest films due to their duties and Liu Kang reveals that he is assisting Kuai Liang and Smoke to build a new clan to oppose and replace the traitorous Lin Kuei: the Shirai Ryu. As Johnny thanks Liu Kang for all the help Liu Kang gave to him and his friends, Liu Kang leaves Madame Bo's saying that he is glad, and knows that the realms are in safe hands.

    Part 2: Khaos Reigns Although Liu Kang and Geras are absent from Kuai Liang's wedding due to urgent matters in Outworld, both of them are seen within Bi-Han and Sektor's trial. Liu Kang assured the newly crowned Empress Mileena that both of the Ninjas must answer for aiding Shao's rebellion, and whatever punishment the Empress desires, it will be enforced, with the exception of death. The Empress eventually argued with her frustrations that her advisors asked that she give Shao the same mercy, but it only escalated and made things worse, due to Kitana's army being pushed to their limits. While Titan Havik interrupted the sentence by kidnapping Geras, Liu Kang, Raiden, Kung Lao, Sektor, Bi-Han and the Umgadi fought off Titan Havik's minions, and Geras was eventually abducted, while Bi-Han followed Titan Havik in an attempt to kill him.

    Liu Kang, Kitana, and the Empress discussed on what needs to be done to rescue Geras, and although the Empress suggested that she dispatch several legions with Kitana leading them, Liu Kang declined, due to the legions being needed to keep Shao at bay, and that he also cannot go as well due to the fact that if Liu Kang is away, his timeline would become vulnerable to invaders. Liu Kang then suggested that Kuai Liang, alongside Cyrax and Sektor, go rescue Geras, and while Kuai Liang rejects due to his paranoia of the cyber ninjas, Liu Kang assured him to not doubt Cyrax's desire to make amends, nor Sektor's longing for Bi-Han to return and her hatred for Titan Havik's Chaos.

    After Kuai Liang's mission is successful, Liu Kang restores Bi-Han's mind, and Bi-Han shames himself for failing to defeat Titan Havik. Liu Kang reassures that of the many failings that should shame him, this is not one. While Titan Havik travelled to Liu Kang's timeline one more time, Havik himself praised Liu Kang's allies on creating Chaos by stealing the Kamidogu, and while Liu Kang sarcastically thanked Havik, Havik angrily yelled at Liu Kang for throwing his plans into disarray. As Liu Kang, Bi-Han, Kuai Liang, Sektor, Cyrax, Tanya, and Lieutenant Colonel Johnathan Cage fight off Titan Havik and his minions, Havik eventually retreats to the Gateway. Liu Kang, along with his champions, followed pursuit to Titan Havik, and as both of their forces fight, Liu Kang warned Havik to desist, or be banished to the Void. Havik ignored his warning and eventually was defeated by Bi-Han. Liu Kang eventually argued with Bi-Han that if Titan Havik is killed, many lives would possibly be lost, and Liu Kang will not kill innocent millions. Bi-Han argued back that the other timelines are not their concern. Liu Kang, now fed up and impatient, had pushed Bi-Han back and this caused him to angrily try to attack the Fire God back. Geras intervened and stopped time around Bi-Han and put in a comatose state, and although Liu Kang allowed Sektor to return back to the Lin Kuei and that he will talk to Empress Mileena to not punish her, he warned her that further Lin Kuei transgressions will be severely punished, and as their grandmaster in Bi-Han's absence, she will be held responsible, while Sektor walks away.

    After the events and instructing Kung Lao, Raiden and the monks to take Bi-Han to the Temple of the Elements until he's fully restored, Kuai Liang talks to Liu Kang about the matter of Cyrax and that she awaits Kuai Liang's decision. Kuai Liang said that he knows that Harumi wants to give Cyrax a second chance, but he remains unsure. Liu Kang assures Kuai Liang to trust Harumi, and to avail himself in her wisdom, before walking away.

    Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "My loyal partner had warned me. Reclaiming my power as Keeper of Time might have unforeseen consequences. In this, as in most things, he proved prescient. The process I had undergone did irreparable harm to my body. Taking back my power had cost me my immortality. While my life span would still stretch across eons, I would one day perish. And if the war with Titan Shang Tsung taught me anything, it is that this timeline is not safe without a protector. Yet I had never given thought to choosing a successor. Who is it that could replace me and protect my New Era? The answer, of course, is Geras. Tireless and meticulous, he is perfectly suited to be entrusted with this grave duty. And no one knows better the temptations of the Hourglass. I have no doubt he will be above them." Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. More Fandoms Horror Mortal Kombat

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13. #13Mileena
14. #14Nitara

    Keys: Nitara, Sorcercess, Vampire

    Mortal Kombat 1: "Nitara's race of vampires hails from the dark and desolate realm of Vaeternus. To survive, they evolved the ability to feed on the blood of other creatures. The Vaeternians thrived, guiding a great society. But as their comfort grew, so did their shortsightedness. They overfed on Vaeternus' creatures, disrupting the natural order. They now starve as it collapses. It is Nitara's solemn obligation to deliver her people from hunger and save her race. Vaeternus must survive." Storyline

    Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 In Liu Kang's New Era, Nitara's home realm of Vaeternus is once again separate from Outworld. However, it faces a dire crisis - with an ageless, disease-immune population of vampires came a rapidly increasing birth rate, and an exponential decay in sources of blood on which to feed. The Coven, a group of vampires that governed Vaeternus, tasked Nitara with exploring other realms for a possibility to end the blood shortage and sustain their people. To that end, Nitara ventured to Outworld and met the sorcerer Quan Chi, with whom she began assisting in his plot against the realm in return for his assistance in finding Vaeternus a new blood supply. Joining his other cohorts in Sareena, Havik and Darrius, Nitara would help the sorcerer in his tasks, and in exchange, received the first of potentially many magics - a newfound immunity to exposure to the sun.

    Nitara is first seen in the story mode with her allies, helping Quan Chi construct a soul stealer in the Living Forest. Quan Chi requests that Nitara and Havik each hand him two crimson-colored crystals necessary for completing the soul stealer. While Nitara readily brings him her crystal, Havik is less eager, due to some impatience for his end of their bargain. Quan Chi warns him not to reconsider, and after some convincing from Sareena and Nitara, Havik relents and hands Quan Chi his crystal. However, they are interrupted by the arrival of a band of heroes led by Ashrah, a reformed Netherrealm demon that had previously broken free from Quan Chi's control. Quan Chi tells Nitara and the others to keep Ashrah's group at bay while he continues to activate the soul stealer. Nitara fights Ashrah head-on, using her wings to avoid many of Ashrah's low strikes before finally being cut by her kriss, which she painfully realizes is enchanted. Ashrah confirms this, claiming she's already used it to kill plenty of evil vampires before her. Nitara denies that her people's reliance on blood makes them inherently evil, but is defeated by Ashrah nevertheless. She remains unconscious for the remainder of the forest fight.

    Later, Nitara recovers and relocates to Ying Fortress, the base of operations for Quan Chi and his partner-in-crime, fellow sorcerer Shang Tsung. As she and Sareena wait outside for Quan Chi to continue aiding her efforts, she discovers a trio of intruders in the Lin Kuei ninja Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and Smoke. Nitara dive-bombs Smoke, nearly sending him falling to his doom before he manages to save himself with his karambit blade. She then turns her attention to Sub-Zero and drags him across the ground, attempting to bite him but failing as Sub-Zero kicks her off of him. The ninja mentions he had heard childhood stories of Vaeternian kind and thought them little more than tall tales until now. Nitara replies that all of Earthrealm will know of Vaeternus when the realm begins feeding on its people, but her threats are cut short when Sub-Zero incapacitates both her and Sareena, claiming Nitara will end the day hungry.

    Eventually, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi's plot to collapse Earthrealm and Outworld is revealed. General Shao begins his coup to try and overthrow the current Empress Sindel, and Nitara joins him, Rain and Goro in confronting Sindel's party in Shang Tsung's real laboratory. After a tense argument between Sindel and Shao, the general uses the Amulet of Shinnok to capture most of Sindel's allies, save for Liu Kang and Li Mei. The fighting erupts, and Nitara manages to strike Sindel's face with a glancing blow. Sindel calls Shao a fool for deciding to cast his lot with such "bloodsucking fiends" and decimates Nitara in battle, calling her no better than the monstrosities in the laboratory.

    The current Nitara is not seen again in the main story afterwards, but various versions and amalgamations of Nitara are seen during the second Battle of Armageddon, including one allied with Titan Shang Tsung that also assists Dark Sindel, a version with Sub-Zero's cryokinesis called Frostbite, and many more. Additionally, a heroic version of Nitara can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to her respective timeline.

    After the events of the story, the current Nitara was summoned by The Coven. As she was the one who advocated for allying with Quan Chi in the first place, she was held responsible for the failure of her mission to secure enough beings, and was tasked with finding new feeding grounds for Vaeternus, with The Coven threatening her with banishment should she fail once again. Sometime later, however, she had a revelation; she didn’t need to conquer entire realms to feed her people, but rather she simply needed to find and capture enough beings to reproduce them, effectively discovering a new way to ensure that Vaeternus was well-fed for years. With that in mind, she started to capture thousands upon thousands of beings from across all the realms, which to her is a number so small that nobody would notice as they go missing, but is more than enough to establish her people's breeding stock and ensure their ongoing survival.

    Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "Quan Chi's plot collapsed. Along with it, my plan to secure new beings to feed my starving people. Because I'd advocated for partnering with him, I was held responsible. If I didn't seize Vaeternus new feeding grounds, the Coven would banish me. But then I had a revelation. I didn't need to conquer realms to feed my people. I simply needed to capture enough beings to breed them. Once they multiply, Vaeternus will have a limitless, renewable source of food. And I only need a few thousand to start. A number so small, compared to the billions in the realms, that no one will notice as people go missing. But it will be more than enough to establish our breeding stock and feed a ravenous Vaeternus."

15. #15Raiden

    Keys: Raiden, earthrealms champion

    Mortal Kombat 1: "In the village of Fengjian, Raiden was known for his kindness and charity. He was happy to spend his days tending to the fields, as well as to his friends and family. So when he is asked to leave Fengjian and become one of Earthrealm's champions, Raiden hesitates. But he soon realizes that to best serve his village, he must join them. As the threats to Earthrealm mount, Raiden must mature into the great warrior that Liu Kang knows he can be." Storyline Before he shed his status as Titan and Keeper of Time, Liu Kang reflected on the Raiden he's known, remembering his nobility, leadership, and righteous heart, as well as his dangerous temper and rage. In order to prevent the new Raiden from following in his footsteps, Liu Kang decided to turn Raiden mortal, not a god of thunder, to prevent him from falling into anger and repeating history.

    Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 The new, human Raiden grows up in the village of Fengjian, where he works on a farm with his childhood friend, Kung Lao. The pair frequent the local tea house, and practice martial arts taught to them by its owner, Madam Bo. Raiden is content to remain in Fengjian, unlike the more adventurous Kung Lao, who laments their mundane life on the farm. This prompts Raiden to challenge Kung Lao to a bet - the last to fill their cart pays for dinner at the Teahouse.

    The two are seated by Madame Bo herself later that evening and are questioned about their training. After she is dissatisfied by Kung Lao's excuse, Raiden expresses his relief that Lao is paying, sparking an argument over who lost the bet, and the nature of the bet itself. The bet is settled when Kung Lao challenges Raiden to a fight, with the former emerging victorious. At the end of the meal, Raiden comments on the generous portions of food Lao ordered.

    As Raiden is gathering the money to pay Madame Bo, the teahouse is accosted by the Lin Kuei, led by Smoke, who intends to extort "protection money" from Madame Bo. When the ninjas begin trashing the teahouse and Smoke throws Madame Bo off a balcony, Raiden and Kung Lao rush to her defense, defeating Smoke in kombat. Raiden single handedly overpowers three other ninjas, to his and Lao's amazement, before the pair are attacked by Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Raiden is tackled down a flight of stairs by Sub-Zero, while Kung Lao engages Scorpion. Raiden is outmatched by the more experienced ninja, being frozen to a bar by the grandmaster's ice powers, but is saved by Kung Lao's intervention. After freeing himself from Sub-Zero's ice, Raiden tends to an unconscious Madame Bo, and is surprised when she immediately awakens, chipper as usual.

    As the two express their amazement at her recovery, they are approached by a hooded figure, who asks Madame Bo if the two are ready. The figure introduces himself as Lord Liu Kang, protector of Earthrealm and the God of Fire. Liu Kang explains that the two have proven worthy of becoming his champions in the upcoming martial arts tournament with Outworld. Kung Lao readily accepts the offer, although Raiden is reluctant to leave the village. After Madame Bo encourages him to take up the mantle of champion, he and Kung Lao are directed to the Wu Shi Academy, while Liu Kang leaves to gather other champions.

    Raiden is later seen at the academy, training with the monks. He witnesses Kung Lao's demonstration of his razor-rimmed hat, to which he expresses concern. The two mingle with the other champions, Johnny Cage and Kenshi Takahashi, until Liu Kang summons them to determine who will serve as champion during the tournament. Raiden faces down and defeats Cage and Takahashi, before Liu Kang gives the champions leave to rest until his final match against Kung Lao.

    That evening, Raiden and Kung Lao prepare for their match. Lao suggests that Raiden concedes, as the latter has never beaten him in a fight, but Raiden refuses, and defeats his friend, earning the right to represent Earthrealm in the tournament. To match his Outworld opponents' magic and skills, Liu Kang gives Raiden a magic amulet, which grants him power over lightning, similar to his godly counterpart. Despite the concerns of Raiden and Kung Lao, Liu Kang assures them that they will not be fighting in Mortal Kombat.

    A week later, the group leaves for Outworld's capital, Sun Do, where they are greeted by Outworld's twin princesses, Mileena and Kitana. Raiden expresses his amazement at the new world as they travel, although he confides his anxiety about losing the tournament to Liu Kang. At the palace, he meets General Shao, who taunts the young monk, before the conflict is defused by Liu Kang.

    Soon, the Empress of Outworld, Sindel, arrives to commence the tournament. Liu Kang introduces her to Raiden, whom he describes as embodying the best qualities of the people of Earthrealm. Sindel notes the farmer seems nervous, to which Raiden agrees, as he is up against a series of powerful kombatants in an unknown world. Sindel assures him he has every reason to be, since the warriors before him will certainly prove a challenge. As is tradition, the first fight is against Sun Do's First Constable, Li Mei. Having been told of Li Mei's tragic history with the royal family by Liu Kang beforehand, Raiden defeats her but respectfully bows to her afterwards, which Li Mei returns.

    Raiden is then tasked with fighting General Shao's second-in-command, the war-weathered Reiko, who takes note of Raiden's lack of battle experience and warns him that he is woefully unprepared. However, Raiden prevails, cheekily noting that Reiko was bested by a simple farmer. He asks Sindel about his next opponent, but she tells him to be patient, having adjourned the tournament until the next day, and requesting her guests attend the evening's banquet.

    At the banquet, Raiden sits with Liu Kang, observing as Johnny attempts to make small talk with Kitana. Raiden wonders what Liu Kang sees in Johnny, but Liu Kang tells him that the superstar is a hero, though he may not yet realize it (mirroring the old Raiden telling Liu Kang the same thing about Johnny in the previous timeline). He also introduces Raiden to Rain, the High Mage of Outworld. Seeing Tanya and Mileena converse, Raiden wonders if he will have to face Tanya in kombat, to which Liu Kang denies, as it would go against his and Jerrod's traditional rules for the tournament. The fire god explains the nature of Tanya's occupation as an Umgadi, and Raiden expresses worry over Outworld's need for such protection. Liu Kang reveals Outworld's past has been difficult, and the scars of history remain despite Sindel bringing about a new golden age.

    Sindel calls for an open dialogue in an attempt to further the bond between realms. Raiden eagerly expresses his excitement in meeting the people of Outworld, claiming that they share more in common than they realize. General Shao, however, ruins the dialogue by retorting that they could not be more different, and nearly enters a rant before Sindel stops him in his tracks and dismisses him, Shao relenting under the pretense of being drunk.

    The next day, Raiden continues to excel in the tournament, defeating numerous opponents (including Kotal, Motaro, and Sheeva). With only two fights remaining, Raiden prepares to do battle with Sindel's daughter, Mileena, but he and Liu Kang are surprised to see Kitana has been chosen to fight in her stead. Liu Kang questions the choice in fighter, but Sindel makes the excuse that Mileena is away on a pressing imperial matter. Liu presses his concern, stating that he has not prepared Raiden for Mileena, but Sindel counters by wondering if Raiden can simply improvise, considering how far he has already made it in the tournament. Raiden asks Liu to be confident in him, knowing he can prevail, and the fire god relents. Kitana claims she will be no easier to defeat than Mileena, to which Raiden agrees as they prepare to do battle. Again, Raiden proves victorious, and exchanges a series of compliments with Kitana before she returns to sit by her mother.

    Sindel then introduces the General Shao and his accomplishments, now donning his war helm and menacing his battle axe. Raiden remarks on Shao's feats, to which Shao replies that a full recitation of his accomplishments would take multiple days to complete. Regardless, Raiden's unprecedented winning streak does not end, and he bests Shao in kombat to finally win the tournament for Earthrealm. Though Sindel congratulates him, the arrogant Shao refuses Raiden's help in standing up and brushes him off. Victorious, Raiden turns to Liu Kang, who graciously thanks him for his efforts in maintaining the peace between realms. They reconvene with the other champions, and after bidding their Outworld hosts farewell, Raiden and the others return home. However, the momentary peace brought by Raiden's victory is no sooner dispelled when a conversation between Liu Kang and his steward Geras reveals that a new threat in the form of the deceptive sorcerer Shang Tsung has begun to rear its head.

    In an attempt to preemptively trounce Shang Tsung's plot before it gains headway, Liu Kang sends Kung Lao, Johnny Cage and Kenshi to Outworld in secret to try and capture the sorcerer, since Raiden's golden tournament run will have undoubtedly made his face more recognizable. While Raiden remains in Earthrealm, the other champions' mission is botched, and they flee back to Earthrealm with new allies in Syzoth and Ashrah, who provide more intel on the situation: Shang Tsung colludes with fellow sorcerer Quan Chi, and both plot to manipulate General Shao and other key Outworld individuals into overthrowing Sindel and collapsing the peace between realms for an unknown benefactor. Another attempt by the Lin Kuei to capture Shang Tsung at his Earthrealm base in Ying Fortress goes awry when Sub-Zero renounces his oath after being manipulated by Shang Tsung, leaving his brothers to defeat him and retreat as the sorcerers' soul stealers are activated.

    A second attack on Ying Fortress brings about another revelation: Shang Tsung and Quan Chi's benefactor, whom they believed was a woman named "Damashi", was actually another Shang Tsung who fought Liu Kang for control of an artifact called the Hourglass in the previous timeline. Their battle caused time's fabric to rip apart, resulting in endless timelines diverging from one. With this new "Titan Shang Tsung" planning to use a soul-powered stone army to assault Liu Kang's timeline, Raiden and the others prepare an attack to disrupt the army's efforts while Liu Kang reclaims his power as Keeper of Time. While Scorpion's group distracts the bulk of their forces, Raiden, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi move to use their magic to bring down the portals used to transport the army.

    The plan goes slightly awry when most of the warriors' dark duplicates focus their attention on the the Deadly Alliance. While Raiden continues attacking a portal, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi defeat the dark Ermac and Kenshi before returning to assist him. They move to the next portal, where Raiden saves the pair from Dark Rain and Dark Smoke, much to Shang Tsung's chagrin. Upon reaching the third portal, they are confronted by Dark Shao, who initially has the upper hand before being overpowered by their numbers. Shang Tsung notices that the more damage Dark Shao takes, the weaker the portal becomes, so Raiden reluctantly agrees to help kill Dark Shao to permanently shut it down. However, he is blasted aside by Dark Scorpion (joined by Dark Sub-Zero) and forced to fight Dark Shao one-on-one while the sorcerers take over to fight the ninja. Much to Raiden's own chagrin, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi get even with him when they save him from Dark Shao and kill him along with Dark Reiko before the three get to destroy the portal.

    During these events, Liu Kang manages to recover his Titan status and reach out to other timelines, meeting with Titan companions who also diverged from the previous era - including a version of the original Raiden, who had prevailed over Kronika personally. Titan Raiden assists Liu Kang in fending off Titan Shang Tsung's attack on Liu's Hourglass, contending with the evil Liu Kang and Kung Lao before being overwhelmed and knocked down. Liu Kang and Kitana manage to defeat the rest of Shang Tsung's cohorts, giving Raiden time to recover and use his powers to help restore Liu's Hourglass, forcing Titan Shang Tsung to momentarily retreat. Once more realizing the severity of the threat Shang Tsung poses, Raiden suggests they take the fight to his timeline.

    Both the current and Titan Raiden join the Forces of Light in the second Battle of Armageddon in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline. The current Raiden is attacked by a rejuvenated Dark Shao, but Titan Raiden steps in to aid him. Other versions and amalgamations of Raiden appear for the battle, including more than the ones listed below:

    The other version of the original Raiden from Mortal Kombat 11 from Titan Shang Tsung's version of events, in which he was corrupted into Dark Raiden like the one from Mortal Kombat X. A version of the current Raiden amalgamated with Kung Lao who resembles Dark Raiden. A Tanya wielding electric powers called Shock Priestess. A Li Mei wielding electric powers called Guard of Thunder. A Reiko wielding electric powers called Warlord. A version of Raiden similar to the current one who can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to his respective timeline. In the end, the Forces of Light prevail, and the current Raiden and Liu Kang return to their timeline. Sometime later, they are seen having dinner at Madame Bo's teahouse, along with Liu Kang's other champions. Johnny fills them in on his plans for a movie that will tell that masses all about their adventures across realms, much to Raiden's amazement. Though Johnny offers them all parts in the film, Raiden must decline on his and Kung Lao's behalf (much to the latter's disappointment), since new initiates will arrive at the Wu Shi the next day and they need to be trained. Liu Kang then departs to aid Kuai Liang in building the Shirai Ryu, but not before thanking Raiden and the other champions for their efforts in protecting Earthrealm once again.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Raiden is seen at the Wu Shi preparing his speech for Kuai Liang's wedding nervously, with Johnny coming to comfort and reassure him to relax. As Raiden read his speech for Kuai Liang's wedding, the Lin Kuei attacked the Wu Shi under the command of Sub-Zero. As the Lin Kuei are defeated and Raiden informed Kuai Liang the clan were turned away, Kuai Liang asked Bi-Han and Sektor to be detained to the compound, but Raiden declined, saying that Bi-Han's crimes are not only against Kuai Liang, but also to Earthrealm and Outworld. He, along with Kung Lao, went to the palace to forsee Bi-Han and Sektor's sentence, until Titan Havik came through the palace through a portal.

    Raiden, along with Kung Lao assisted Liu Kang in driving off Havik's forces, and were later seen in the final battle in Ying Fortress to defeat Titan Havik's warriors. After Bi-Han was put in a comatose state, Raiden and Kung Lao accompanied the monks to place Bi-Han's body in the Temple of the Elements, where Bi-Han will reside until he is freed of Titan Havik's magic.

    Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "Were it not for my godly counterpart, I would not have survived the battle against Titan Shang Tsung. Meeting him, though, raised questions. Why did I replace him in this new era? Why was I made mortal? Lord Liu Kang told me of his Raiden's nobility and righteousness. About his steadfast leadership in the defense of Earthrealm. He also told me about Raiden's dark side. How he could be consumed by rage and cast aside the rules he otherwise lived by. Making me mortal and incapable of such anger was to keep me from following in his footsteps. Though I understood the reasons why, I felt I had been done a disservice. To survive the coming battles, I may need the edge that only great rage can bring. As the Shaolin couldn't aid me, I sought someone who could. Someone to stoke the fire within me... and teach me to master it. For this, I could have no better teacher than the Shirai Ryu's Grandmaster."

16. #16Rain

    Keys: Rain, Outworlds Mage

    Rain will fall upon you like daggers from the sky! „

    —Rain to Reiko in Mortal Kombat 1

    Contents 1 Biography 2 Storyline 2.1 Mortal Kombat 1 2.1.1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 3 Endings Biography Mortal Kombat 1: "As a student at Outworld’s exclusive Imperial Academy of Sorcery, Rain amazed his peers with his singular aptitude for water magic. Having honed his craft of water magic into a fierce weapon, he now hopes to learn the realms' darkest and most powerful sorcery." Storyline In Liu Kang's New Era, he confiscated Rain's divine lineage in order to humble his new incarnation. Though his real name is Zeffeero, the Outworlder called Rain earned his much-preferred moniker due to his natural prowess in hydromancy.

    Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Recognized as a gifted mage from the Imperial Academy of Sorcery, Rain eventually reached the treasured status of High Mage, and was treated like a son by Empress Sindel herself. However, his ambition would be played upon by a superior sorcerer, Shang Tsung, who had infiltrated Sindel's court due to his provision of a Tarkat suppressant for Sindel's daughter Mileena. Realizing how much he still had to learn, Rain began conspiring with Shang Tsung and General Shao behind Sindel's back, in what Rain thought was a simple plot to overthrow the empress and prove himself even better.

    Rain is first seen at the tournament banquet when Liu Kang introduces Raiden to him. Later, he is seen alongside Tanya in Shang Tsung's false laboratory, observing Shang Tsung preparing a new serum for Mileena's Tarkat. Their meeting is interrupted by a group of spying Earthrealmers - Kenshi, Johnny Cage and Kung Lao - all of whom misread the situation and believe Shang Tsung's serum to be the cause of Mileena's Tarkat due to witnessing him extract Baraka's marrow earlier. In the skirmish, the vial of serum shatters on the floor, so Rain buys time for Shang Tsung to retrieve a new one by battling Kenshi and his group. However, he is defeated, and Mileena goes rabid, with Kenshi taking a strike to his eyes to save Johnny from her assault. The battle is brought to a halt by the arrival of General Shao, Goro and a group of Outworld soldiers. The Earthrealmers are sent to Shang Tsung's real laboratory to be killed, while Kitana orders Rain and Tanya to help the unconscious Mileena, who had received the serum.

    Much later in the story, Rain appears at the ruined Ying Fortress during Scorpion and Sub-Zero's attempted infiltration, observing a smelting pot of what appears to be gold alongside Quan Chi, who instructs him on the importance of pure gold for an unspecified purpose. They are unknowingly passed from behind by Scorpion, who had just escaped a battle with his traitorous brother, General Shao, Shang Tsung and their guards. Rain manages to spot Scorpion's moving reflection from a mirror and counter-ambushes him with a blast of water. Rain then fights him alongside Quan Chi, but Scorpion beat them both in kombat and flees the fortress.

    Rain joins General Shao, Nitara, Goro and the rest of Shao's rebellion forces in a confrontation with Liu Kang and Sindel's party in Shang Tsung's real laboratory. He fights Liu Kang, but is kicked away by Sindel in a surprise attack. Rain manages to recover and gives chase into the false laboratory above, confronting Sindel himself. Sindel tells Rain that his betrayal hurts her the most, considering she treated him like her own son, but Rain claims he's outgrown her and that Shang Tsung opened his eyes to the real depths of his potential. Still, Sindel manages to defeat him and declares Rain dead to her for his treason.

    The current Rain is not seen again in the main story afterwards, but various versions and amalgamations of Rain are seen during the second Battle of Armageddon, including one allied with Titan Shang Tsung, an amalgamation with Kenshi called Sento Storm, and many more. Additionally, a heroic version of Rain who is a son of Argus like his incarnations from previous games can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to his respective timeline.

    Following the failed rebellion, Rain fled to Orderrealm to evade capture, where he joined Havik's crusade against the Seidan government. Rain managed to summon a wave so massive it drowned and destroyed the entire capital. Though Havik had now achieved his long-desired for anarchy, Rain was left a broken man, weeping for his blind ambition leading to his betrayal of Outworld and the thousands of lives he had drowned. Rain no sooner turned himself in to Outworld's forces, awaiting punishment for his crimes and seeking only for forgiveness.

    Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "To elude capture by Empress Mileena, I joined Havik's crusade in Seido. There I summoned more magic than I thought possible and drowned out the old regime. Havik's longed-for anarchy had been achieved. He was more than satisfied. But I was left empty and broken. Had I been satisfied as Outworld's High Mage, not let myself be tempted by Shang Tsung, a great city would now not lay in ruins. I've caused devastation, ended thousands of lives. All because of my blind ambition. I've betrayed my oath, my sovereign, and my realm. These high crimes merit punishment. And I'll accept whatever the Empress gives me. My only ambition now is to one day be forgiven."

17. #17Reptile

    Keys: Reptile, Syzoth

    Mortal Kombat 1: "Reptile is Zaterran, one of the reptiloid race which lives on Outworld’s fringes. Like other reptiles, Zaterrans can camouflage themselves. But Reptile possesses a unique mutation: one which allows him to shift shape to appear human. Bullied mercilessly by Zaterrans for this ability, Reptile left home to make his future elsewhere." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old beloved friends & allies. As well as his enemies. In doing so, he spares Reptile from his insufferable servitude to Shang Tsung & Shao Kahn, by saving him, his race & his home realm Zaterra. Allowing him to have a second chance at life, giving him a happy family & regaining full human form, but also allowing him to shift between that & his Zaterran form.

    Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Syzoth is unique among his Zaterrans in that he possesses a shapeshifting ability that allows him to take human form. This only served to make him an outcast to his people, so Syzoth departed the underground Zikandur province in search of a more acceptable life. Unfortunately, the warm-blooded Outworlders on the surface were no less welcoming, and Syzoth became destitute. Joining a traveling carnival to desperately alleviate his poverty, Syzoth was able to make somewhat of a living for himself, even finding a wife, and having a son. At some point, he would cross paths with Shang Tsung, then a simple trader. But when Shang began to learn legitimate sorcery, he asked to study Syzoth, and took his family hostage when the Zaterran refused. Becoming the sorcerer's laboratory slave quickly proved to be an even worse job, and Syzoth was forced to aid in countless, terrifying experiments. It was suggested that Shang Tsung derived his trademark shapeshifting from Syzoth's own mutation.

    Syzoth is formally introduced during the Story Mode when Johnny Cage, Baraka, Kenshi and Kung Lao are all captured in a botched attempt to rescue Princess Mileena from Shang Tsung's clutches. The four are sent to Shang Tsung's real laboratory, where Syzoth is revealed to be their jailer. Offering Kenshi a special balm to dull the pain from the loss of his eyes, he reveals to the group both his Zaterran ethnicity and his reluctant participation in Shang Tsung's scheme. Despite their pleas, Syzoth tells them the choice is between them and his family, and orders a group of cloned, subservient Tarkatans to put them in separate chambers. While Baraka and Kung Lao are preoccupied fighting them, Syzoth activates a device that strikes the captured Johnny Cage and Kenshi with electricity. After defeating a Super Tarkatan, Baraka is able to free both Earthrealmers and subsequently defeat Syzoth. Syzoth begs to be killed, but Baraka spares him, noting that had he been put in the same predicament, he would have done the same to protect his family.

    Shang Tsung appears and scolds Syzoth for allowing Liu Kang's champions to break free, blasting Baraka and Johnny back with a cloud of toxic gas that quickly fills the laboratory. Bidding them all farewell, he reveals to Syzoth that he had already disposed of his family "many moons ago", striking the Zaterran with the knowledge that he had been pointlessly slaving away to save loved ones that had long since been murdered. Furious, Syzoth attempts to grab Shang Tsung, but the sorcerer teleports away on the spot before he can reach him. The group attempts to leave, but Syzoth realizes Shang Tsung sealed the exits upon releasing the gas. With his superhuman strength, Baraka is able to break the door down, allowing them to escape the wretched laboratory.

    Once outside, the Earthrealmers are intent on reaching Sun Do to bring Kenshi back to Earthrealm. While Baraka cannot enter the city, Syzoth, while still reeling from the revelation, offers to make amends by taking them rest of the way. The group travels through the Living Forest, where Baraka reveals its nature as chock-full of souls. Syzoth mentions there are no Zaterran spirits since his people's mistreatment by Outworld's surface dwellers had them live underground in Zikandur. Kung Lao questions how he encountered Shang Tsung, so Syzoth elaborates on his previous life, explaining how his shapeshifting made him an outcast and how Shang Tsung blackmailed him into allowing him to be studied. Additionally, he confirms Shang Tsung's plotting with General Shao and Rain, though he mentions he has only heard fragments of their schemes.

    The group encounters Ashrah, a heroic demon of the Netherrealm, and after a misunderstood battle, join forces with her and change directives to finding an Outworlder named Quan Chi, as his association with Shang Tsung could possibly lead them to the sorcerer. Along the way, Syzoth eats a flying insect with earnest, much to Johnny's disgust. Meanwhile, Ashrah explains how she was set on her path to purification, and reveals both Quan Chi and Shang Tsung have an unknown common benefactor who taught them how to wield the powerful magic they are capable of.

    Eventually, Syzoth and the others stumble upon Quan Chi and his cohorts and attempt to prevent the former from using one of his soul stealers. While Nitara, Darrius, Sareena and Havik hold the heroes off, Quan Chi succeeds in draining the Living Forest of its souls and amalgamating them into a single body - Ermac, who quickly begins dominating the heroes in kombat. Using his natural form, Syzoth is the only one who manages to land an attack, but is subsequently overpowered by a telekinetic blast like the others. He is able to recover and joins Ashrah in battle against Havik and Darrius, then Quan Chi, but Ermac continues to prove problematic, launching a tree trunk with telekinesis to smack Syzoth and Baraka into the dirt. Fortunately, Kenshi steps up to save them, having discovered Sento's true nature, and uses Sento to overpower Ermac with Ashrah's help. Ashrah is able to destroy the soul stealer, releasing the captured spirits, one of which grabs Quan Chi and drains him of energy, causing his skin to turn white and knocking him out. With the battle won, the group settles on returning to Earthrealm with the captured Quan Chi so Liu Kang can question him.

    The group arrives in Sun Do during the nighttime festival. While the others disguise themselves (and the unconscious Quan Chi) as partygoers, Syzoth surveys the grounds from the rooftops, taking note of the large security numbers. He tells the others to go to the stage, then through the portal gate to Earthrealm to the right, while he creates a diversion. Kenshi warns him that Syzoth will also be looked out for, but Syzoth tells him that to catch him, they must see him, and reveals his invisibility on the spot, earning a "Damn!" from an impressed Johnny, who likens his technique to "going full Predator", along with Kenshi giving out a smile to show him impressed.

    While the disguised group traverses the festival grounds, Syzoth activates several of the rockets, sending the public into a panic. General Shao spots him atop one of the buildings, deducing that his presence means the Earthrealmers are also nearby, and so Reiko and Li Mei chase after the Zaterran. Reiko tags him with a shuriken, causing Syzoth to fall to the floor, though he recovers and turns invisible again, leaving trails of green blood in his path. Eventually, Li Mei and Reiko catch up to Syzoth, but he resists arrests, knowing he will be executed by General Shao despite Li Mei offering to hear him out. With support from Kenshi, Syzoth regretfully defeats the pair before being attacked by Kitana, Tanya and Khameleon. Knowing he has no time to explain himself, Syzoth defeats them as well. As Johnny's group is surrounded by Generao Shao and his guards (Quan Chi escaping in the confrontation), Syzoth and Kenshi heroically swing down from a rooftop to aid them. Syzoth personally confronts Shao, threatening to reveal his conspiracy to all of Outworld, but Shao disagrees, claiming that dead men tell no tales. Despite this, Syzoth proves victorious, and he and the others make a break for the portal as Motaro and more guards close in (Johnny sucker punching Goro on the way).

    Upon entering Earthrealm, they are greeted by Liu Kang, who reveals he already knows Ashrah and Syzoth's names. Ashrah then asks if Liu Kang knows Quan Chi, who has partnered with Shang Tsung. Expressing striking concern at the prospect of a new Deadly Alliance, Liu Kang urged them to come with him and recount their experiences.

    Various versions and amalgamations of Syzoth/Reptile also appear in the second Battle of Armageddon at the climax of the story, including a Titan one who joins forces with Titan Shang Tsung, a female version of Reptile, a Sindel with Zaterran physiology called Lizard Queen, a combination with Geras called Klockodile, and many more. Additionally, another version of Syzoth can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to his respective timeline.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Khaos Syzoth, Baraka and Ermac are seen attempting to capture Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Cage, and are almost successful if not for Sektor's interference. The New Era Syzoth only appears alongside Ashrah to help their allies against Titan Havik's army at Ying Fortress.

    Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "After fleeing Outworld, I hadn't expected to return. But, then, I also hadn't expected the new Empress to make me an offer I couldn't refuse. To thank me for helping stop General Shao's rebellion, she asked me to be her emissary to the Zaterrans. Going home, bearing the seal of the royal house, I would show, once and for all, that my mutation wasn't to be feared. That it wasn't a source of shame. To my surprise, I was welcomed. But those warm smiles hid a dark secret. I stumbled upon a trove of official records which showed that my shapeshifting ability isn't unique. Many Zaterrans are born with it but are killed by their government to keep it from spreading. Who started this barbaric policy, who is now enforcing it, is unknown. But I will find out. And I will put an end to this madness."

18. #18Scorpion

    Keys: Scorpion, Kuai Liang

    Mortal Kombat 1: Like his cherished father, Scorpion is dedicated to the Lin Kuei and its defense of Earthrealm. When his father died, Scorpion was bereft. Though he took pride in knowing that his brother, Sub-Zero, would succeed their father as the Lin Kuei's grandmaster. But Sub-Zero's unprecedented moves to cast off the Lin Kuei's traditional duties have frozen Scorpion's enthusiasm. He fears that one day he may have to battle his brother for control of the Lin Kuei's legacy. Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old allies. In doing so, he designed the fate of Kuai Liang to become this timeline's Scorpion, averting the corruption of Hanzo Hasashi after his murder and resurrection and restoring his brother Bi-Han and granting him the mantle of Sub-Zero. Additionally, Kuai Liang is still a member of the Lin Kuei, as the Shirai Ryu do not exist in this new timeline. Kuai Liang follows his brother, who is the rightful successor to the Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei after their father's death.

    Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Kuai Liang and his brother, as well as their adopted brother Tomas lead an assault on Madam Bo's Teahouse, with Kung Lao and Raiden defending the Teahouse from the Lin Kuei's assault. After the fight subsides, Liu Kang arrives, revealing to the two that the Lin Kuei were there to test them and they become worthy of being Liu Kang's champions. Kuai and Bi-Han then accompany Liu Kang to recruit Johnny Cage at his mansion. As they arrive, Johnny had recently subdued Yakuza member Kenshi Takahashi. Believing his wife Cris is pranking him, he is then attacked by Bi-Han and Kuai Liang after Johnny put his hands on Bi-Han, but the two are defeated by Cage and the fight is broken up by Liu Kang. He then recruits the actor and gangster as his champions for the upcoming Tournament in Outworld while Kuai Liang and Bi-Han remain in Earthrealm for their next objective from the Fire God.

    After the Tournament as well as developing circumstances, Liu Kang has Kuai Liang and his brothers lead an assault on the Ying Fortress where Shang Tsung, a former Outworld con artist has turned into a powerful sorcerer through unknown events. Kuai Liang and his brothers are tasked with destroying the developing Soul Stealers and to capture the sorcerer. As they arrive, growing animosity between the brothers develop as Kuai and Tomas do not see eye-to-eye with Bi-Han's vision for the Lin Kuei.

    At the Fortress, Kuai and his brothers face off against Quan Chi's allies and creations. The allies are defeated by the brothers, where Tomas remains outside to prevent the Soul Stealers construction while Kuai Liang and Bi-Han infiltrate the interior after spotting Quan Chi. Once inside, they fight and defeat the sorcerers, but are apprehended by General Shao and his forces. Knowing that Bi-Han wishes to free the Lin Kuei from Liu Kang, he is manipulated by Shang Tsung with promise of control over Emperor Ying's Dragon Army, which Bi-Han accepts to Kuai's dismay. Bi-Han then reveals he let their father die to ensure he became Grandmaster. Kuai manages to free himself and fights his way out of the Fortress, kombating the High Mage Rain while wounding and disfiguring the Seidan Havik in the process. Once outside, he reveals Bi-Han's treachery to Tomas, but the two are confronted by him, who demands they remain at his side. Refusing to give into his brother's treachery, Kuai fights Bi-Han, where he is wounded by his brother after being slashed in the face. Bi-Han is defeated and Kuai and Tomas return him to be locked up to prevent him from aiding Shang Tsung and Quan Chi.

    After some time, Kuai Liang and Tomas aid Liu Kang and the Outworld champions on a new assault on Emperor Ying's Fortress to stop Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. Once there, they subdue the sorcerers, but are greeted by their benefactor who reveals themselves as Shang Tsung from another timeline. Confusing the group, he reveals his and Liu Kang's battle for The Hourglass broke the fabric of time, creating two parallel timelines in which both Liu Kang and Shang Tsung won in separate battles and claimed the Hourglass. After the revelation, Kuai Liang assists the group in fighting a Raiden from Shang Tsung's timeline and an unknown version of Sindel. The fight is victorious at the cost of their timeline's Sindel.

    After the battle, Shang Tsung hypothesizes the possibility of other timelines, in which Liu Kang plans to bring other Titan variants to aid in the upcoming battle. In the meantime, Kuai Liang assists the group in hindering the awakened Dragon Army. He devises a plan to destroy the portals being made to move the Dragon Army, while the others battle time-displaced counterparts that were pulled into the timeline by Titan Shang Tsung. The plan works and Titan Shang Tsung's army is momentarily halted. At the Hourglass, Liu Kang successfully pulls in other Titan counterparts from different timelines that seized the Hourglass from Kronika in their own timelines. During this, Titan Shang Tsung arrives to destroy the Hourglass but is stopped by Liu Kang and the other Titans, leading to a plan to assault Titan Shang Tsung instead of staying in their timeline.

    Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his Forces of Light to battle Titan Shang Tsung's Forces of Darkness. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

    Back in their timeline, Liu Kang reveals that after Bi-Han's treachery, Kuai Liang and Tomas defect from the Lin Kuei, who plan on starting a new clan as the successors to the Lin Kuei.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns After adverting the destruction of their timeline, Kuai Liang, the Shirai Ryu and his soon-to-be wife Harumi Shirai are at the Wu Shi Academy to be married, however the wedding is interrupted by a surprise attack led by Bi-Han with Sektor and Cyrax. After saving his wife from assassination, Kuai Liang reveals the true intentions of Bi-Han and Sektor to Cyrax, who turns on her Grandmaster and helps with their apprehension, however, Kuai Liang is still distraught over her support of his brother and Sektor. She allows him to execute her, but Harumi stops him due to Cyrax saving her life, which he agrees.

    Kuai Liang is present during a trial in Outworld held against Bi-Han and Sektor for their crimes against Outworld and Earthrealm. The trial is interrupted by the arrival of Titan Havik and his forces, who assault the trial and kidnap Geras. Bi-Han, refusing to let him get captured, runs through the portal to save him, much to Sektor's dismay. Going over what transpired, Liu Kang tasks Kuai Liang, Cyrax and Sektor to infiltrate Titan Havik's timeline to save Geras. Cyrax, still wanting forgiveness from Kuai Liang, agrees to go, however Sektor only agrees to save Bi-Han. Within Titan Havik's timeline, they come across variants of people they know, including Chaos inhabitants as well as variants of other timelines whose timelines had been merged into Titan Havik's, including a variant of Johnny Cage and Rain. They head to Titan Havik's Khaoseum to find Rain's wife, a variant of Tanya. There, they are spotted by a Chaos variant of Kenshi, one of Titan Havik's lieutenants, and forces the group into the Khaoseum to fight for their lives. Having survived against other Chaos variants, the group flee into the underground workings of the Khaoseum called The Maze.

    Inside The Maze the group are split up, eventually at the cost of Rain's life. They find a variant of Orin that transports them to Havik's Citadel, where they encounter the now corrupted Bi-Han, who has been transformed into chaotic being known as Noob Saibot. Kuai Liang, still resenting Bi-Han for his action, tells Sektor they will save Bi-Han if it doesn't compromises the mission but reiterates that Bi-Han is not a priority, angering Sektor. Arriving at the Citadel, Kuai Liang faced off against his brother, until he was defeated. As Bi-Han starts to steal his brother’s soul, he was stopped by Empress Tanya and Cyrax. They defeat Bi-Han and the group take the unconscious wraith with them. They reach the inner sanctum and free Geras as well as steal Titan Havik's Kamidogu on Geras' orders, which Titan Havik had been using to warp and merge timelines into his own.

    At the temple, Liu Kang restores Bi-Han's mind, removing the chaos influence but not his physical body. Sektor is emotionally pleased to have Bi-Han back, revealing the two to be romantically involved. The temple is then invaded by Titan Havik's forces, where he retrieves the Kamidogu. Refusing to show weakness to Kuai Liang and Liu Kang, Bi-Han mercilessly kills the chaos variants with his new abilities. Disappointed in him, Liu Kang and the others head to the The Gateway where Titan Havik plans to corrupt the timelines.

    At the Gateway, Liu Kang and Bi-Han fight off Titan Havik's forces until only Havik remains. Having knowledge of Titan Havik's abilities and thoughts, Bi-Han overpowers the Titan and severs his limbs until his healing factor could not keep up. Wanting to kill the Titan to end the madness, Liu Kang demands him to stand down as Titan Havik's death would destroy his timeline and all timelines the chaotic Titan had merged with. Liu Kang insists on banishing the Titan to the Void, but Bi-Han argues with Liu Kang. Sektor pleads with him to desist, but an enraged Bi-Han attacks Liu Kang but is stopped by Geras. Sektor is amended for her crimes and made the temporary Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei in Bi-Han's absence, but is warned by Liu Kang that further transgressions by the Lin Kuei will result in severe punishment.

    Bi-Han is put in a comatose state and taken by the Shaolin Monks to the Temple of the Elements to help restore him, however, due to the complexity of Havik's magic, Liu Kang informs Kuai Liang that the process could take years. Kuai Liang meets with Cyrax, who is still racked with guilt over being deceived, is forgiven by Kuai Liang who offers her to join the Shirai Ryu as its newest initiate.

    Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "No sooner had Titan Shang Tsung been defeated than Bi-Han and his loyalists hunted us down. Outnumbered, we fled to Japan. There we sought refuge from an old family friend. As children, we played together. But Harumi Shirai was a woman now, the head of her clan. Her strength, beauty, and intellect awed me. Also incensed by Bi-Han's betrayal, Harumi agreed to help me forge a new clan. One that would stand against him and defend Earthrealm. Her aid proved invaluable. And as time went on, we grew closer. To honor Harumi and pay respects to my new bride, I named the clan after her, calling it the Shirai Ryu. Now the battle against my brother begins in earnest. The Shirai Ryu won't rest until Bi-Han is defeated and the Lin Kuei's honor restored."

19. #19General Shao

    Keys: General Shao, General

    Mortal Kombat 1: "Born into a proud military family, Shao was expected to become a soldier. But he was a sickly child who, though brilliant and eager, had an infirm body. Shao's disability infuriated his father. He dismissed his son's physicians and designed an extreme program to build his son's strength and endurance. Years of toil molded Shao into a physical colossus and forged within him an iron will. And as his father promised, Shao became the perfect soldier. His brilliant tactic and relentless effort won Outworld many victories and him much fame. Though General Shao is sworn to serve the Empress, his loyalty is to Outworld. If Sindel's rule ever endangers Outworld, he will be the first to try and end it." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang wanted to ensure the realms would not fall into the same conflicts as he had previously experienced. In doing so, after seizing control of The Hourglass, Liu Kang forged the destinies of many past villains, such as Shao Kahn, redesigning him to be a conquering but loyal servant of the Outworld empire. Born a weak child, he is physically improved by his unnamed father, becoming the perfect soldier and leading Outworld to many victories within the realm, eventually becoming Outworld's top General under Empress Sindel.

    Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Shao is one of Sindel's many champions that participates in the current tournament. Like in previous timelines, Shao seems to have his own conflicts towards both Liu Kang and Earthrealm, mocking Raiden before the tournament and drunkenly disrespecting the Earthrealm champions after losing the tournament. He secretly builds an alliance with Shang Tsung, who had been in contact with a mysterious woman that helped transform him into the sorcerer he was in previous timelines. He also begins interacting with Quan Chi, who was also interacting with the same mysterious woman. Quan Chi begins prophesizing that Liu Kang wishes to conquer Outworld, bring Shao into conflict with Sindel over protecting Outworld from Earthrealm.

    After the Earthrealm champions come to Outworld to capture Shang Tsung for questioning, a misunderstanding ensues, allowing Shao's plans to come to fruition with war with Earthrealm. The sorcerers and General also plan to usurp the throne, making Shao emperor like in previous timelines. After Liu Kang reveals his role as Keeper of Time to Sindel and her daughters, Shao arrives and reveals his plans. He then traps Geras, Tanya, Kitana and Mileena inside Shinnok's Amulet, an artifact he should not possess in this timeline in an attempt to usurp the throne, further proving to Liu Kang that something out of his control is tampering with the timeline. After the confrontation, Shao and his allies are defeated then imprisoned.

    Later on, other timeline counterparts of Shao appear, with a variant named Dark Shao that is killed by Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. During the second Battle of Armageddon between Liu Kang and the alternate timeline version of Shang Tsung, various timeline counterparts of Shao participate in both sides. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans to hopefully never to be seen again, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

    After the battle, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi are imprisoned alongside Shao and Reiko, with them all eventually escaping prison and going their separate paths.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Although Shao does not appear, he is mentioned during early events, revealing he and his forces have regrouped to overthrow Mileena's reign as Empress. As events transpire, including the timeline being invaded by a Titan variant of Havik, Liu Kang devises a plan to thwart the chaotic Titan. Mileena states she will assist with her Outworld forces, but the Fire God declines, believing it will leave Outworld vulnerable to Shao's reestablished rebellion.

    In Titan Havik's timeline, where the Cleric of Chaos had merged other timelines into his own, Kuai Liang, Sektor, and Cyrax infiltrate his timeline to stop his plans. There, they encounter variants of kombatants from other timelines, as well as Khaos variants from Titan Havik's timeline. At the Khaoseum, the group encounter a Chaos variant of Shao, who fights and is defeated by a variant of Rain.

    Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "The battle had been lost, but the war isn't over. I won't stop fighting until I take Outworld's throne. That they thought Lei Chin prison would hold me is laughable. Once free, I began planning my next campaign. I would need an unstoppable army to overthrow Mileena. Unfortunately, most of my former soldiers lacked the courage to rally to my standard. Rebuilding my army would require finding new recruits. And that task…is proving easier than expected. Outworld's "Golden Age" has left more than a few behind. Without hope, without power, they eagerly heed my call to tear down Mileena's government."

20. #20Shang Tsung

    Keys: Shang Tsung, Sorcerer

    Mortal Kombat 1: "Shang Tsung grew up in Outworld's backwaters. Too lazy for hard labor and too shifty for honest work, he eked out a living selling quack cures and fake magic. Though his wares were useless, Shang Tsung's easy charm always closed the deal. Shang Tsung was resigned to to this hardscrabble life. But then one day a mysterious stranger came, promising to make Shang Tsung a powerful sorcerer. Though suspicious of the offer, it was one he couldn't refuse." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang wanted to ensure the realms would not fall into the same conflicts as he had previously experienced. In doing so, after seizing control of The Hourglass, Liu Kang forged the destinies of many past villains, such as Shang Tsung, to be nothing more than simple inhabitants in the realms, ensuring Shang Tsung would not rise to become the powerful sorcerer that Kronika had made him once before. Instead, the former sorcerer from Earthrealm is now an Outworld-born con artist.

    Unknown to Liu Kang, however, his battle for the Hourglass was not without its consequences, as the battle had fractured time's fabric, breaking open the multiverse where the Shang Tsung he fought for the Hourglass had seized it in a separate timeline. This Shang Tsung, having the power of the Hourglass as Liu Kang did, became a Titan like Kronika and discovered Liu Kang's newly forged timeline, finding a way to traverse the multiverse and began manipulating events to sabotage the utopia Liu Kang had made.

    Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 After being outed for his fake medicine, Shang Tsung is attacked by a mob of his fellow Outworlders. Upset that his ruse has been compromised, he is approached one night by a mysterious woman. Shang Tsung confused as to who she is, is offered by the stranger to become a powerful sorcerer with real magic. Incited by the inclusion of control of the realms, Shang Tsung agrees to the offer. Over the next couple of months, Shang Tsung becomes a sorcerer in dark magic as well as genetically experimenting on Outworlders with the assistance of his mysterious benefactor. During this time, he had enslaved Syzoth, forcing him to do his bidding with the threat of killing his family, though Syzoth had no knowledge that Shang Tsung had already killed his family. He also becomes close to the Outworld Throne due to his serum to reduce and hide Mileena's growing Tarkat infection. He becomes a beneficiary to General Shao, with the General secretly allowing Shang Tsung's experimentations to take place as well as conspiring with him to seize Outworld from Empress Sindel and her daughters.

    After some time, General Shao is told a prophecy by another sorcerer, this being Quan Chi, who had also been in contact with Shang Tsung's benefactor with the same offer. This prophecy falsely stated that Liu Kang wishes to conquer Outworld, something that increases Shao's ire toward the Fire God. After lying to Princess Kitana about Johnny Cage, Kenshi, and Kung Lao's attempt at apprehending Shang Tsung, General Shao wants to lead an attack on Earthrealm, much to Kitana's disagreement. Later, Shang Tsung meets with his benefactor on the preparation of Soul Stealers constructed by he and Quan Chi, as well as his plan to turn the Lin Kuei against Liu Kang and Earthrealm. After a confrontation with Bi-Han and his brothers, he awakens the Dragon Army, offering its control to Bi-Han, much to Kuai Liang's dismay. He awakens the Dragon Army, but Kuai Liang and Tomas escape with an unconcious Bi-Han as Quan Chi and Rain activate the Soul Stealers created in Earthrealm.

    While preparing the Dragon Army, Shang Tsung and Quan Chi are ambushed by the allying Outworld and Earthrealm forces. After a fight with Mileena, Shang Tsung and the others are greeted by his benefactor, who reveals their true form as another Shang Tsung, the same one who battled Liu Kang for the Hourglass. This Shang Tsung, now a Titan, reveals the fractured timelines and plans to merge it with his own with the help of his own version of Geras, Dark Raiden that had conquered realms for him and an unknown version of Sindel. Titan Shang Tsung leaves and Shang Tsung forms an alliance with Liu Kang and his forces after being deceived by the Titan.

    Amassing the Dragon Army, Titan Shang Tsung's efforts are halted by the combined Outworld and Earthrealm warriors. Liu Kang, realizing he needs to become Keeper of Time again, is given the idea by Shang Tsung of the possibility of other timelines, if his Titan counterpart exists, so should other timelines. At the Hourglass, Liu Kang brings forth other Titan counterparts of his friends and apprises them of the situation, only for Titan Shang Tsung to arrive with his Dark allies. Seeing the other Titans, he comes to the realization that his current counterpart had stated, that other timelines exist, thus altering his plans of merging his timeline with Liu Kang's and instead destroying it and conquering every other timeline. After failing to destroy Liu Kang's Hourglass, Shang Tsung retreats to The Pyramid in his own timeline, where he amasses mortals and Titans from across the multiverse as Liu Kang did.

    Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his alliance to battle Titan Shang Tsung's allies. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

    With his Titan counterpart erased and the revelation of his treasonous and inhumane actions against Outworld, Shang Tsung, along with Quan Chi and General Shao are later imprisoned under Mileena's rule.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Although Shang Tsung does not appear, a variant originating from Titan Havik's timeline serves the chaotic Titan. He is present in Titan Havik's disrupting the trials of Bi-Han and Sektor as well as when Titan Havik invades Liu Kang's timeline a second time to retrieve his Kamidogu that had been stolen from the Titan's timeline.

    Ending Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "After escaping Lei Chen prison, I was hounded by the Imperial Police. I needed a place to hide and to recuperate, while I plotted the best way forward. I knew the remote canton of my youth would be perfect. To escape capture, I travelled by sea. Little did I know that a gargantuan storm was brewing. My tiny craft was smashed apart. I closed my eyes, waiting to drown, hoping that the Netherrealm wouldn't claim my soul. But when I reopened them, I found myself not in Hell, but on a deserted island. From its ruins I could tell that great sorcerers had once lived there. In the caves beneath the ruins, I found what I can only describe as a Well of Souls. Once I learn how to wield its power, I will become invincible."

21. #21Sindel

    Keys: Sindel, Queen of outworld

    Mortal Kombat 1: "When Sindel ascended to Outworld's throne, she worried that she was ill-prepared. Adding to her stress: her impending arranged marriage to Jerrod, an Outworld noble. Forced into it to placate a rebellious region, Sindel could only pray that he was worthy. To Sindel's delight, Jerrod proved an ideal partner. Her early reign marked the start of a new Golden Age. Sindel then welcomed her beautiful twin daughters, Mileena and Kitana. She thanked the Gods for her charmed life. But Sindel had counted her blessings too quickly. When Jerrod was murdered, Sindel's heart was broken. Smelling weakness, factions formed to challenge her rule. As her enemies conspire, Sindel fights to protect her family and her empire. She will do whatever it takes to defend her daughters' birthright." Storyline In Liu Kang's New Era, Sindel received many deliberate changes. She would no longer be the treacherous queen she had been in iterations past. The tyrannical Shao Kahn had been reduced to the position of Outworld General, becoming Sindel's initially loyal follower. In addition to Kitana, Mileena would become Sindel's legitimate daughter.

    Mortal Kombat 1 The Edenian Sindel would become Empress of Outworld, but was greatly stressed by her new position of power and an approaching arranged marriage to the noble Jerrod. Fortunately for her, she was not alone in her endeavor, as Jerrod was an ideal partner and loving husband, and Li Mei, the captain of the elite Umgadi, was a steadfast friend. Though her rule was not perfect (particularly due to her ignorance of the Tarkatan colonies), Sindel was able to make Outworld flourish. She became acquainted with Earthrealm's protector, Liu Kang, and witnessed his and Jerrod's founding of the tournament that would maintain peace between the realms.

    Sindel would soon face many difficulties. She had a strained relationship with General Shao, who was less than appreciative of Liu Kang, feeling as though Sindel was far too lenient with the fire deity. At some point, Jerrod was unjustly murdered, and Li Mei was made the scapegoat for her inability to protect the emperor, leading to her deserting the Umgadi and Tanya taking her place. Though Sindel still had her beloved daughters, Mileena's contracting of Tarkat proved to be a strenuous hurdle to overcome, creating a rift between the entire family. However, the arrival of a curious sorcerer named Shang Tsung would seemingly alleviate the last obstacle, as he was able to provide suppressants for Mileena's disease, which Sindel was extremely grateful for. Additionally, she would be introduced to another sorcerer named Quan Chi, whose peculiar prophecies often turned out to be spot-on - though Sindel worried that the prophecy he made about Liu Kang conquering Outworld might also come true.

    Sindel first appears in the story on the day of the Earthrealm-Outworld tournament, taking her seat in the throne room and taking a brief moment to remember Jerrod's life before welcoming the gathered individuals, including those arriving from Earthrealm. Liu Kang introduces her to Earthrealm's latest champion, a young farmer named Raiden, who he says embodies the best qualities of his realm's people. Sindel notes that Raiden seems nervous, and assures him that he should be, since he will be facing a string of Outworld's strongest warriors by himself. She then introduces Li Mei, who had become the First Constable of Sun Do following her resignation from the Umgadi, and as such, is traditionally the first Outworld representative in the tournament. Though she publicly lauds Li Mei, when the constable approaches the throne, Sindel coldly reminds her that if not for Jerrod, she would not be allowed anywhere near the throne room. She then watches as Raiden defeats Li Mei, with the embarrassed and disappointed constable quickly leaving the palace amidst deafening silence. For Raiden's next opponent, General Shao introduces his second-in-command, Reiko, whom Raiden also manages to defeat. Invigorated by two victories in a row, Raiden asks Sindel who his next opponent will be, but Sindel chides him, telling him to be patient. She announces an adjournment and hopes that the gathered guests will join her for the evening banquet.

    Much to Sindel's irritation, the banquet goes less than smoothly. Despite Mileena's best efforts to hide her sudden bout of illness, Sindel notices her stress. Deciding to change the focus, she calls for an open dialogue between the realms as a sign of courtesy. Raiden speaks up, having come to realize how similar their realms' people are moreso than different, but General Shao retorts that they couldn't be more different. Indignant by his response, Sindel stops him before he can make matters worse and dismisses him on the spot.

    Later that night, in her private dining hall, Sindel berates Shao for his behavior at the banquet. Though she is disappointed Outworld has already lost twice, she is more upset with Shao for staining her honor, as well as that of Shao's family. Shao requests to speak freely, much to Sindel's chagrin. The general believes they should act quickly in the best interests of the empire, due to a prophecy set forth by "the sorcerer", which claimed that Liu Kang would conquer Outworld. Sindel states that she would not act without proof of this and reminds him that his father always made war the last result, not the first. Following this, Shao leaves and her daughters enter, where Sindel tells Mileena she saw what happened to her at the banquet and that Kitana will be taking her place in the tournament, despite her protests that she's fine. She even reminds her that if her affliction would become public, she likely would end up in the wastelands with the other infected. Mileena protests, stating that many Outworlders already consider Kitana the heir, however Kitana takes Sindel's side, stating she is only looking out for Mileena. This results in her daughter storming off.

    The tournament resumes the following day. Sindel spectates as Raiden continues to excel, defeating numerous opponents (including Kotal, Motaro, and Sheeva). With only two fights remaining, Sindel introduces Kitana as Mileena's substitute, an unprecedented move to the Earthrealm guests. Liu Kang questions the choice in fighter, but Sindel makes the excuse that Mileena is away on a pressing imperial matter. Liu presses his concern, stating that he has not prepared Raiden for Kitana, but Sindel counters by wondering if Raiden can simply improvise, considering how far he has already made it in the tournament. Thus, Liu relents, and Raiden proves his mettle by defeating Kitana and then General Shao afterwards, securing an Earthrealm victory.

    Sometime later, Sindel is informed by Kitana of an incident in Shang Tsung's laboratory, where Mileena's Tarkat treatment was disturbed by the other three Earthrealm champions, who were after Shang Tsung and mistakenly believed he was the reason for Mileena's disease. This information seems to confirm the prophecy about Liu Kang, so when Sindel is approached in the throne room by not only Liu Kang but the accompanying Li Mei (who had defeated and captured Tanya prior to their arrival), she is irate at the intrusion and supposed betrayal. Li Mei attempts to talk her down, reminding Sindel that she was also disheartened by Jerrod's death and that she only wishes to protect the empress, but she is interrupted by Tanya, who puts her in a chokehold while she is distracted talking.

    The entire throne room erupts into kombat, with Kitana joining the fray, but Mileena is stopped by Sindel, who warns her that her condition could manifest should she overexert herself. Kitana and Tanya are defeated and Sindel still won't allow Mileena to fight. Mileena slaps her hand aside in protest, saying that she isn't worthy of being the throne's heir if she isn't willing to lay her life down for it. Unfortunately, Sindel's worries are proven when a front kick from Li Mei causes Mileena's Tarkat to resurface. Sindel attempts to stop her from harming Li Mei but is caught off guard when Mileena turns on her, tackling her to the ground and nearly mauling her on the spot before Li Mei manages to wrestle her away from Sindel. The empress watches as Li Mei defeats Mileena, giving Tanya the opportunity to inject her with the suppressant. Their relationship repaired, Sindel thanks Li Mei, stating that she is in the constable's debt, but Li Mei reassures her that there is no debt between friends.

    Liu Kang has yet to regain Sindel's trust, and Sindel initially believes Quan Chi's prophecy completely. However, Liu Kang in turn brings up the possibility that her trust is more misplaced than she realizes - that Shang Tsung, Quan Chi, General Shao, and others all conspire against her in order to compromise both Earthrealm and Outworld. With such a serious charge, Sindel demands Liu Kang provide evidence, so Liu Kang suggests they visit Shang Tsung's real laboratory, and that if she is not convinced by what she sees, he will surrender Earthrealm willingly.

    Upon entering Shang Tsung's real laboratory, the truth of the sorcerer's abhorrent experiments leaves Sindel horrified. She wonders how she could have misjudged her "allies" so poorly, but Liu Kang assures her that she is not completely to blame for their descent into villainy, and that despite his best efforts, they have turned out that way. Sindel is confused by the statement, since Shang Tsung and the other Outworlders aren't Liu Kang's problem, but Liu Kang surprises her further with another revelation: he was once a Titan and the Keeper of Time, and their reality was crafted by his hands. Though Kitana thinks him mad, Liu Kang reinforces his claim by summoning another individual named Geras, who guards the timeline-regulating artifact called the Hourglass. Sindel can only watch in awe and disgust as Geras and Liu Kang explain past circumstances - that a previous Titan called Kronika had gone mad and was responsible for the previous timelines and the empowering of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, and that Sindel used to be a traitorous empress who dispatched her Jerrod in favor of an even more ruthless Shao. Additionally, Geras mentions that an unknown entity is the true culprit being the aforementioned villains returning to their ruthless statuses. Sindel wonders what should be done after this revelation, asking Liu Kang if he expects worship, but Liu Kang reminds her that he only used to be a Titan, and explains that he gave up his near-omnipotence to avoid experiencing the same madness Kronika did.

    The conversation is cut short by General Shao, who has finally made his move to overthrow Sindel with the help of Reiko, Nitara, and Rain. Sindel is justly infuriated with Shao's actions, but Shao could care less, stopping them from pressing an attack by revealing his possession of an amulet bristling with red lightning and holding it at them. Liu Kang explains that Shao holds the Amulet of Shinnok, a powerful artifact that shouldn't even exist due to Liu Kang neutralizing Shinnok as a threat and serves as further proof of outside interference towards the timeline. Shao uses the amulet to ensnare Kitana, Mileena, Tanya and Geras, seemingly disintegrating them. A fight soon breaks out, and Sindel defeats Nitara before regrouping with Liu Kang, who explains that their allies are simply trapped within the amulet and can be rescued. Li Mei lands a surprise kick on Shao, causing him to drop the amulet and allowing Sindel to snatch it. As they escape the laboratory, they are pursued by more of Shao's guard, so Liu Kang keeps them at bay with his pyrokinesis while Sindel impedes them with a wall of ceiling rubble, dislodged by her sonic scream.

    Sindel and her group proceed upstairs into Shang Tsung's false laboratory, where they are confronted by Reiko, who is more than willing to sacrifice his life in Shao's name, viewing it as an honor. Sindel defeats him and proceeds to battle Rain, whose betrayal hurts her most, as she viewed Rain as a surrogate son. Rain, however, claims he's outgrown her, and that Shang Tsung opened his eyes to the real depths of his potential. Still, Sindel manages to defeat him and declares Rain dead to her for his treason. Finally, she turns her attention to General Shao, who had recovered from Li Mei's strike and had begun decimating several Umgadi with his battle axe. Sindel recalls to Shao how feeble he used to be as a boy, how his father had trained him to overcome his weakness, and how he now spits on his father's ideals. She manages to best him in kombat and declares him relieved before handing Liu Kang Shinnok's amulet, watching as the fire god uses it to return Kitana, Mileena, Tanya and Geras to reality, Sindel hugging the former two. Liu Kang interrupts, urging that they must make their next move quickly in order to save the realms from their remaining enemies' ploy. Sindel asks him if that is a command from her creator, but Liu assures her that it is simply a request from a friend.

    Sindel's group joins up with more of Liu Kang's allies in the Lin Kuei ninja Scorpion and Smoke before they make their way to Ying Fortress, the base of operations for Shang Tsung and Quan Chi. Infiltrating the battlements, they discover a marching group of soldiers, whom Sindel recognizes as General Shao's most loyal lieutenants, and impossible to have stand down. With kombat inevitable, they split up to tackle multiple soul stealers, eventually succeeding in deactivating them all, and are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of an unprecedented ally in the soul construct Ermac, in whom the deceased Jerrod had taken priority. Sindel has a heartfelt reunion with Jerrod, relishing in her entire family being together again, before they proceed deeper into fortress. They reach the Dragon Army's chamber, sneaking through the inactive warriors' ranks to close in on Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, who observe an active set of warriors training for the battle ahead.

    Thanks to Mileena's clever gambit, Sindel and the others are able to ambush the sorcerers. However, the dragon crown Shang Tsung was using to control Emperor Ying's army begins to glow, causing Shang Tsung to laugh as he prepares to turn the tables and introduce his benefactor, Damashi - only to be flabbergasted when "Damashi" turns out to be a completely different Shang Tsung, accompanied by an evil Sindel, as well as an evil Geras and Raiden. Equally confused, Sindel asks who this new enemy is, and Liu Kang and the new Shang Tsung reveal the more of the timeline's history - in a previous timeline, the two had fought viciously for the position of Keeper of Time after the defeat of the Titan Kronika. Both had defeated the other, but unbeknownst to either Titan, their battle had split the timeline in two, resulting in their individual victories. Having discovered Liu Kang's New Era, this new Titan Shang Tsung had manipulated its Shang Tsung and Quan Chi into wreaking havoc for him and amassing a great deal of souls to control for himself. Titan Shang Tsung and his accompanying Geras depart with a haughty farewell, leaving his villainous Sindel and Raiden to massacre the others in his stead.

    Mileena manages to control her Tarkatan state and defeat Dark Raiden, but with Liu Kang having shed his divine powers, the fight against Dark Sindel is much more difficult, as she thrashes the gathered warriors in a manner reminiscent of Mortal Kombat. Sindel manages to rise, and Dark Sindel comments on her tenacity. Retrieving a fallen katana, Sindel declares that as long as she can breathe, she can fight, though Dark Sindel rebukes her, claiming her noble sentiments matter little in the end. In a fierce katana duel, Sindel manages to overcome her dark counterpart and attempts to kill her, though she is in turn mortally impaled and tossed aside when Dark Sindel gets in a lethal stab by using her prehensile hair to retrieve her own katana. While a distraught Jerrod-Ermac checks on Sindel, Mileena engages Dark Sindel in kombat, promising that if Sindel dies, she will ensure Dark Sindel does not survive, either. True to her word, Mileena kills Dark Sindel to avenge her mother, then rushes to her side after Tanya delivers another suppressant.

    As Sindel lays dying, she is comforted by the notion that she was able to spend a few more hours with the rest of her family, but accepts that her time has come. Before she breathes her last, she bequeathes the title of Empress to Mileena. As she passes away, Jerrod uses Ermac's powers to absorb Sindel's soul, reuniting the couple within the construct.

    Various versions and amalgamations of Sindel are seen during the second Battle of Armageddon, including another Sindel allied with Titan Shang Tsung, a version of Sindel with Zaterran physiology called Lizard Queen, and many more. Additionally, a version of Sindel can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to her respective timeline.

    Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "As the darkness enveloped me, I took a long, last look at my family. I did not expect to see them again until their souls joined mine in the Living Forest. But miraculously my beloved husband delivered me from oblivion. Though he couldn’t save my body, Jerrod had preserved my soul. Like him and countless others, I am now a part of Ermac. Yet ours is not a peaceful repose. The collected souls within Ermac have their own needs and agendas. Before we can speak as one, we must first reach consensus. I had thought as the former rulers of Outworld, I and Jerrod would hold sway. But here we are, two souls among many thousands, fighting for the right to be heard. And if there is one thing we do well together, it is fight. We will win the right to govern Ermac as we once had governed Outworld. And we will rule for the benefit of all."

22. #22Smoke

    Keys: Smoke, Tomas

    Mortal Kombat 1: "As a boy, Smoke lived to hunt with his family. Their final hunt, however, ended in tragedy. Having accidentally trespassed onto Lin Kuei lands, they were attacked. Smoke was orphaned. Ashamed by his warriors' actions, the Lin Kuei's Grandmaster adopted Smoke. He raised him alongside his sons, Sub-Zero and Scorpion. Eventually, Smoke chose to make the Lin Kuei’s mission his own. But as he lacked his brothers' innate supernatural abilities, he set out to master practical magic. Having done so, he now joins them in Earthrealm's defense." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old allies. In doing so, he designed the fate of Smoke to be human once again instead of becoming a Cyborg by the Lin Kuei or one of Quan Chi's minions as a Revenant. Additionally, while he is still affiliated with the Lin Kuei like in previous timelines, he was taken in by the Lin Kuei Grandmaster after the clan murdered his family out of a misunderstanding. Due to this, he is now the adopted brother of Bi-Han and Kuai Liang, better known in this timeline as Sub-Zero and Scorpion, respectively.

    Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Smoke, being referred to by his given name Tomas, is accompanied by Lin Kuei forces to Madam Bo's teahouse to demand payment from Madam Bo. There, farmhands Kung Lao and Raiden intervene to stop the clan's attack. Tomas engages them, but is defeated before his brothers, Bi-Han and Kuai Liang attack as well. After they are defeated, Liu Kang arrives to reveal the attack was actually staged to test both the farmhand's resilience. Tomas and the other Lin Kuei depart while Bi-Han and Kuai Liang accompany Liu Kang to Johnny Cage's mansion.

    As later events develop, Tomas and his brothers are dispatched by Liu Kang to infiltrate Ying Fortress to capture and stop Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, powerful sorcerers whose destinies was altered from what Liu Kang had designed, and to disable any Soul Wells created. Tomas and his brother defeat the defending forces. Tomas remains outside to disable Soul Wells while his brothers enter inside. After some time, Kuai Liang returns, revealing to Tomas that Bi-Han had betrayed him and Earthrealm to side with the sorcerers. Bi-Han eventually catches up to them, where he is defeated by Kuai Liang. Tomas questions their next move, with Kuai Liang stating they will leave the Lin Kuei before taking Bi-Han back to the Lin Kuei palace.

    As further events worsen, Tomas and Kuai Liang join the allying Earthrealm and Outworld forces. They discover that a variant of Shang Tsung had been manipulating events from the start. Tomas joins his allies in halting Titan Shang Tsung's plans while kombating variants of themselves from Titan Shang Tsung's timeline.

    After the revelation of multiple timelines, Liu Kang forms a new Forces of Light to kombat an alternate version of Shang Tsung that had been meddling with the timeline by bringing in Titans and kombatants from other timelines to aid him in the upcoming battle. Tomas joins Liu Kang in kombating the upcoming threat.

    Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his Forces of Light to battle Titan Shang Tsung's Forces of Darkness. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fights the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

    Back in their timeline, Liu Kang reveals that Tomas and Kuai Liang had defected from the Lin Kuei to start a new clan to succeed the Lin Kuei.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Tomas serves as a best man for Kuai Liang and Harumi Shirai's marriage at the Wu Shi Academy. Just when Raiden delivered the speech to the newlyweds, the Lin Kuei suddenly storms the temple with Bi-Han leading the assault.

    He teams with Johnny Cage to fight Cyrax and Sektor in their newly powered armor, but were defeated. Although, Cyrax ultimately turn on Bi-Han and Sektor after learning the truth from both Kuai Liang and Harumi, then defeated both of her now former Grandmaster and mentor in battle. As both Smoke and his allies survives the ordeal, they learn from Raiden that Sub-Zero also has criminal records for aiding Shao and his army escapes on Outworld, with both Raiden, Kung Lao, Cyrax and Kuai Liang takes Sub-Zero and Sektor to the Outworld's royal house for their trials.

    Ending Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "Kuai Liang and I were working hard to build our new clan. But even with the help of his close friend, Harumi, it was difficult. The biggest problem was finding the initiates. Then, one night, while walking outside Harumi's compound, I was attacked. I thought at first it was a Lin Kuei assassin. But his strikes were uncertain, too angry. My attacker, it turns out, was a boy. Homeless and hungry, his assault was born of desperation. He needed money so that he could eat. It was looking at myself, fifteen years ago. I would've ended up just like him, if the Lin Kuei hadn't taken me in. So I took the boy to Kuai Liang, who also appreciated his fire. We made him our first initiate. The boy's name? Hanzo Hasashi."

23. #23Sub-Zero

    Keys: Sub-Zero, Bi-Han

    As Sub-Zero Mortal Kombat 1: "As the Lin Kuei's Grandmaster, Sub-Zero leads his ancient warrior clan in defense of Earthrealm from external threats. For centuries, it has been their solemn task. But Earthrealm hasn't been threatened in generations, and Sub-Zero see no point in limiting his clan to preparing for dangers that may never come. Under his leadership, the Lin Kuei will come out of the shadows and fight for its place as one of Earthrealm's great nations." As Noob Saibot Mortal Kombat 1: "As Sub-Zero, Bi-Han was the Lin Kuei's ruthless Grandmaster. He dreamed of making his clan a dominant force in Earthrealm. But Bi-Han and his dreams died at the hands of a godly Havik from another timeline. This Havik stole Bi-Han's soul, using it to create the perfect henchman: Noob Saibot. Like his creator, Noob Saibot is dedicated to fomenting anarchy. He will not rest until all forms of authority are eradicated." Storyline In restarting the timeline, Liu Kang designed the fates of every inhabitant, including his old allies. In doing so, he designed the fate of Bi-Han to become Sub-Zero once again, preventing his resurrection and corruption as Noob Saibot like in previous timelines. Additionally, his brother Kuai Liang becomes this timeline's Scorpion, preventing the longstanding rivalry between the Lin Kuei and Shirai Ryu, as the latter clan does not exist. Bi-Han is also the rightful successor to being Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei, assuming the role after his father's death.

    Advertisement Mortal Kombat 1 Part 1: Mortal Kombat 1 Bi-Han and his brother, as well as their adopted brother Tomas lead an assault on Madam Bo's Teahouse, with Kung Lao and Raiden defending the Teahouse from the Lin Kuei's assault. After the fight subsides, Liu Kang arrives, revealing to the two that the Lin Kuei were there to test them and they become worthy of being Liu Kang's champions, not realizing that Bi-Han and his brothers were holding back the entire time. Bi-Han and Kuai then accompany Liu Kang to recruit Johnny Cage at his mansion. As they arrive, Johnny had recently subdued Yakuza member Kenshi Takahashi. Believing his wife Cris is pranking him, he is then attacked by Bi-Han and Kuai Liang after Johnny put his hands on Bi-Han, but the two are defeated by Cage and the fight is broken up by Liu Kang, revealing to a confused Johnny that he is the Eternal God of Fire. Liu Kang then recruits the actor and gangster as his champions for the upcoming Tournament in Outworld while Bi-Han adamantly remains in Earthrealm with his brothers, waiting for their next objective from the Fire God.

    After the Tournament as well as developing circumstances, Liu Kang has Bi-Han and his brothers lead an assault on the Ying Fortress where Shang Tsung, a former Outworld con artist has turned into a powerful sorcerer through unknown events. Bi-Han and his brothers are tasked with destroying the developing Soul Stealers and to capture the sorcerer. As they arrive, Bi-Han reveals he has grown tiresome of defending Earthrealm, believing the Lin Kuei should lead it. This draws concerns from his brothers, who believe Bi-Han is abandoning their father's teachings and traditions. Nonetheless, they follow Bi-Han to the Fortress to complete their objective.

    At the Fortress, Bi-Han and his brothers face off against Quan Chi's allies and creations. Quan Chi, a former Outworld mine worker turned sorcerer like Shang Tsung, allied with Nitara to support her realm while ordering his creation Ermac to defend the Fortress while the sorcerers prepare the Soul Stealers. The allies are defeated by the brothers, where Tomas remains outside to prevent the Soul Stealers construction while Bi-Han and Kuai Liang infiltrate the interior after spotting Quan Chi. Once inside, they fight and defeat the sorcerers, but are apprehended by General Shao and his forces. Once captured, he is offered a proposition from Shang Tsung, much to Kuai Liang's dismay. Shang Tsung knows of Bi-Han's growing ire towards Liu Kang and offers control over the Dragon Army within the Fortress for Bi-Han's assistance. He agrees, betraying his brother and revealing he let their father die to become Grandmaster after disagreeing with their father's ideologies. After Kuai Liang escapes the Fortress, he reveals Bi-Han's intentions to Tomas but the two are confronted by their brother, who demands they remain at his side. Refusing to give into his brother's treachery, Kuai fights Bi-Han, where Bi-Han wounds his brother by slashing his face. Bi-Han is defeated and Kuai and Tomas return him to the Lin Kuei to be locked up to prevent him from aiding Shang Tsung and Quan Chi.

    After the revelation of multiple timelines, Liu Kang forms a new Forces of Light to kombat an alternate version of Shang Tsung that had been meddling with the timeline by bringing in Titans and kombatants from other timelines to aid him in the upcoming battle. Bi-Han joins neither side, however other timeline counterparts of his participate in the upcoming battle.

    Liu Kang arrives in Titan Shang Tsung's timeline with his Forces of Light to battle Titan Shang Tsung's Forces of Darkness. A battle ensues with kombat and death all around. Titan Shang Tsung summons a Titan version of Quan Chi, thus reforming The Deadly Alliance for the battle at hand. As the battle wages to the top of the Pyramid, a good version of the Deadly Alliance briefly fight the Titan Deadly Alliance before being quickly killed. At the top, the Titans fight Liu Kang and an ally, only to be bested by Liu Kang's ally in kombat. Liu Kang uses his Temporal Power to erase both Titans, but in doing so, causes the timeline seemingly begins to collapse. Running out of time, Liu Kang sends his ally back to their respective timeline before doing so with himself.

    Back in their timeline, Liu Kang reveals that after Bi-Han's treachery, Kuai Liang and Tomas defect from the Lin Kuei, who plan on starting a new clan as the successors to the Lin Kuei.

    Advertisement Part 2: Khaos Reigns Bi-Han observes the progress of Sektor's training of Cyrax. He praises Sektor's advances in the Cyber Initiative for the Lin Kuei. Bi-Han then sends them on a mission to assassinate his brother for his "treachery" against the Lin Kuei, which Cyrax has been questioning. While the truth was being held from her by Bi-Han and Sektor, they invade the Wu Shi Academy where Kuai Liang's wedding with Harumi is being held. The Earthrealm Champions repel the invading Lin Kuei, while Cyrax spares Harumi from assassination as she is not involved in the conflict. Kuai Liang then tells the truth to Cyrax, which Bi-Han reveals is true. Both he and Sektor intended to imprison Cyrax alongside Kuai Liang, but they were defeated by them both and taken to Outworld for their crimes and allegiance to General Shao and his forces.

    In Outworld, Bi-Han and Sektor are brought before Empress Mileena to decide their punishment, though Liu Kang asks for them to not be executed as he feels it is continuing the cycle of senseless violence, Mileena wants them executed. Before the new Empress can decide, a portal opens with many variants of kombatants entered them palace. The severed head of a Titan variant of Havik flies through and is retrieved by Titan Havik himself. Titan Havik's forces assault the trial and Geras is kidnapped by Titan Havik's variants of Kenshi and Takeda. Bi-Han rushes through the portal to stop them, much to Sektor's dismay.

    Now in Titan Havik's timeline, he confronts the Keeper of Time and is quickly apprehended by his minions and taken to Havik's Citadel. There, Bi-Han sees hundreds of corpses of variants of Geras from other timelines. He is brought to Titan Havik who has began experimenting on Geras, looking to take the energy from his Temporal Anchor to allow access to all timelines, as Geras has been alive to witness them all and wants to use the captured power in combination with the Kamidogu to bring chaos and anarchy to every timeline in the multiverse. Havik then turns his attention to Bi-Han and plans something different than execution.

    As later events transpire, Kuai Liang, Sektor and Cyrax infiltrate Titan Havik's timeline and encounter variants of Johnny Cage, Tanya and Rain, all of whom are part of a small resistance against Titan Havik's regime. At the loss of the variant of Rain, the others make there way to the Citadel to free Geras but encounter Bi-Han, who has been transformed into Noob Saibot by Titan Havik. After freeing Geras and stealing Titan Havik's Kamidogu, they take Bi-Han back to the Fire Temple in an attempt to restore him with Liu Kang's help.

    At the temple, Liu Kang restores Bi-Han's mind, removing the chaos influence but not his physical body. Sektor is emotionally pleased to have Bi-Han back, revealing the two to be romantically involved. The temple is then invaded by Titan Havik's forces, where he retrieves the Kamidogu. Refusing to show weakness to his brother and Liu Kang, Bi-Han mercilessly kills the chaos variants with his new abilities. Disappointed in him, Liu Kang and the others head to the The Gateway where Titan Havik plans to corrupt the timelines.

    At the Gateway, Liu Kang and Bi-Han fight off Titan Havik's forces until only Havik remains. Having knowledge of Titan Havik's abilities and thoughts, Bi-Han overpowers the Titan and severs his limbs until his healing factor could not keep up. Wanting to kill the Titan to end the madness, Liu Kang demands him to stand down as Titan Havik's death would possibly destroy his timeline and all timelines the chaotic Titan had merged with. Liu Kang insists on banishing the Titan to the Void, but Bi-Han argues with Liu Kang. Sektor pleads with him to desist, but an enraged Bi-Han attacks Liu Kang but is stopped by Geras. Sektor is amended for her crimes and made the temporary Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei in Bi-Han's absence but is warned by Liu Kang that further transgressions by the Lin Kuei will result in severe punishment.

    Bi-Han is put in a comatose state and taken by the Shaolin Monks to the Temple of the Elements to help restore him, however, due to the complexity of Havik's magic, the process could take years.

    Advertisement Endings As Sub-Zero Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "I had broken the Lin Kuei free of Liu Kang's enslavement. We were now masters of our destiny and could take our place among Earthrealm's great nations. But taking and holding territory would require a vast army. I needed more fighters to make our presence felt. Then I recalled Shang Tsung's dragon warriors. An army of them would be unstoppable. But trafficking in such strong magic would surely draw Liu Kang's attention. Sektor advised that we avoid detection by building our army using science, not sorcery. We've invested much time in this endeavor, and we are beginning to see results. Once again proving the depths of Sektor's genius. When we are done, all of Earthrealm will honor our desires and heed our demands. If not, they will face the Lin Kuei's wrath." As Noob Saibot Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "As I regained consciousness, I regained my memories: My transformation into a creature of chaos, my defeat of Titan Havik, and my failed confrontation of Liu Kang. Sektor was obsessed with finding the means to purge my soul of Titan Havik's corruption. She was shocked when I told her she should do no such thing. Infusing my soul with chaos did not damage me, it enriched me. By embracing randomness and chance, I have unlocked vast new powers. My kombat is less predictable, more formidable, and radically more lethal. Titan Havik gave me these gifts to use in fomenting his chaos. Instead, I will use them to fight for the Lin Kuei. Liu Kang, the Shaolin, my brother, and his clan will yield in terror when confronted by my perfection."

24. #24Tanya

    Keys: Tanya

    Mortal Kombat 1: "Chosen as an infant from Outworld’s first-born daughters, Tanya was raised by the Umgadi’s priestesses. She’s never known her birth family. As she grew older and saw other initiates wash out, Tanya feared that she would share their fate. But that fear spurred success; after many attempts, Tanya passed her trials and became a full Umgadi. Over time, Tanya became one of the order’s most trusted members. She was the obvious choice when it needed to choose a new leader for the royal family’s personal guard. As an Umgadi, Tanya is sworn to piety and chastity. That is why her bond with Princess Mileena, were it known, would cause a scandal. By following her heart, Tanya risks not only her position but also her life." Storyline In Liu Kang's New Era, he graciously stripped Tanya of the traitorous characteristics that had defined her previous incarnations, granting her a new chance at a better life.

    Mortal Kombat 1 Tanya is a member of the Outworld warrior priestesses known as the Umgadi, who are sworn to protect Outworld's royal house. Following the resignation of Li Mei, who had left in disgrace after the assassination of Emperor Jerrod, the Umgadi's Matron Superiors appointed Tanya in her place. Tanya formed a particularly close and loving bond with Princess Mileena, despite the latter contracting Tarkat and the Umgadi's strict prohibitions regarding romantic relationships. She would be introduced to the sorcerer Shang Tsung, who was able to ease Empress Sindel's concerns for her daughter by procuring a Tarkat suppressant for Tanya to hold onto and use during Mileena's episodes.

    Tanya is introduced in the story as she and her Umgadi accompany Mileena and Kitana to the Earthrealm portal gate in Sun Do, awaiting the arrival of Liu Kang and his champions for the Earthrealm-Outworld tournament. When they arrive, Tanya watches as Liu Kang introduces his champions to the princesses, with Raiden in particular being Earthrealm's contestant. Tanya and her Umgadi then escort the princesses and Earthrealmers to the Sun Do palace via carriage, momentarily stopping in their tracks due to an accidental roadblock by Li Mei, who had become First Constable after leaving the Umgadi and was directing Tarkat-infected citizens out of the city.

    During the evening's banquet, Tanya checks in on Mileena to make sure her stomach troubles were not the cause of a potential Tarkat breakout. Raiden, who had been on a winning streak in the tournament, wonders if he would have to face Tanya in the next day's rounds. Liu Kang denies it, since Umgadi would not be participating as per tradition, though he remarks that as an Umgadi, Tanya would be a tough opponent to face.

    Sometime later, Tanya and High Mage Rain escort Mileena to Shang Tsung's laboratory in order for her to receive a new Tarkat suppressant. However, Shang Tsung's administering of the cure is interrupted by an intrusion of the three other Earthrealm champions - Kenshi Takahashi, Kung Lao, and Johnny Cage - who mistakenly believe that Shang Tsung is infecting Mileena with Tarkat (Johnny in particular insults Tanya with an Alien reference that no one present understands). Though Tanya and Rain stand against them, the champions managed to defeat them. However, Mileena's Tarkat surfaces, and Kenshi's eyes are irreparably damaged by the rabid princess in an attempt to save Johnny's life. As Shang Tsung manages to inject Mileena with the new suppressant and the Earthrealmers are subdued by General Shao and Goro, Tanya bears witness to the arrival of Quan Chi, another sorcerer seemingly aiding Sindel by prophesying that Liu Kang plots to conquer Outworld. Tanya and Rain are tasked with helping Kitana carry Mileena out of the laboratory, with Tanya and Kitana completely unaware of Shang Tsung, Rain and Shao's true intentions and more or less Quan Chi's prophecy after the day's events.

    During the Sun Do festival, Tanya and her Umgadi once again guard the princesses as they entertain the partygoers. Mileena and Tanya have a flirty exchange, in which Mileena asks Tanya to fetch water for her and Kitana, and Tanya complies with a smile before sashaying away, much to Kitana's concern as she warns Mileena about the consequences of Tanya breaking her oath. Mileena is less than thrilled with the Umgadi's rules, as well as Kitana for reminding her, and she leaves her sister by herself. Later, several hanging lanterns begin catching fire, terrorizing the partygoers. Tanya grabs Kitana's arm and tells her to leave for her safety, but Kitana wrestles her arm away, willing to stay and fight the culprits, so Tanya remains by Kitana's side.

    Eventually, the culprit is revealed to be a Zaterran named Syzoth, an ally of the Earthrealmers who created the distraction so they could get closer to the portal gate. Syzoth manages to defeat Li Mei and Reiko, so an irritated Kitana charges him, with Tanya in hot pursuit as she worries Kitana might be hurt by the Zaterran. True to her concerns, Syzoth (assisted by a disguised Kenshi) manages to get the better of Kitana, defeating her without causing serious injury. An incensed Tanya continues the fight with Khameleon assisting her, declaring she will take Syzoth's life for daring to lay his hands on the princess. However, Syzoth again prevails, knocking out Tanya. Despite General Shao arriving with reinforcements, Syzoth's group manages to elude capture and escape to Earthrealm.

    Tanya remains stationed at the palace to continue defending the royal family, anticipating a conflict with Earthrealm. She soon catches word that Liu Kang has recruited Li Mei to his side and that she and her constables are escorting him to the palace to meet Sindel personally. Tanya and Khameleon confront the pair in the gardens, and though Li Mei tries to explain herself, Tanya believes her to be easily taken in by Liu Kang's "lies", remarking that Li Mei has once again proved herself incapable of keeping the royal house safe. However, Li Mei defeats Tanya in kombat and manages to temporarily convince the other Umgadi that she and Liu Kang truly mean no harm to the empress.

    The Umgadi escort Li Mei and Liu Kang to the palace, with a hand-tied Tanya in tow. Tanya questions why Li Mei didn't kill her after beating her in battle, but Li Mei assures her that she and Liu Kang mean her no harm, and Liu Kang adds that leaving Tanya alive should affirm their good faith to Sindel. Upon reaching the throne room, Tanya watches as Li Mei attempts to talk Sindel down, before seizing the opportunity to put the constable in a surprise chokehold with her bonds. The throne room erupts into kombat, but Tanya fares no better against Li Mei than before, especially with her hands tied. She assists Kitana against Li Mei and Liu Kang, but both are swiftly defeated again. Mileena attempts to fight Li Mei in their stead, but is overcome by another episode of Tarkat and nearly kills Sindel in the process. Li Mei manages to throw the princess off of Sindel and subdue her, allowing Tanya to administer the suppressant to return Mileena to her normal state. When she comes to, Tanya praises Argus with relief, and realizes the truth of Li Mei and Liu Kang's actions.

    Tanya and her Umgadi accompany Liu Kang and the royal family to Shang Tsung's real laboratory, located underneath his false laboratory. She observes as Liu Kang summons Geras and reveals the truth of his position in their reality - that he was once Keeper of Time, and crafted the realms and their people with his own hands, by means of a celestial object known as the Hourglass. The history lesson is cut short by the arrival of General Shao and his cohorts, who hold the group at bay with the Amulet of Shinnok. Though Tanya, Kitana, Mileena and Geras are all captured by the amulet's power, Li Mei, Liu Kang and Sindel avoid the blast and begin fighting Shao's troops in the laboratory. Liu Kang tells Sindel that Tanya and the others can still be saved, though they need to retrieve the amulet to free them. Fortunately, a surprise kick from Li Mei knocks the amulet out of Shao's hands and allows Sindel to grab it. The battle proceeds upward into the false laboratory, with Sindel and Liu Kang ultimately prevailing over Shao and his forces. Using Shinnok's amulet, Liu Kang frees Tanya and the others from its clutches.

    While the other Umgadi remain behind in Outworld, Tanya and royal family aid Liu Kang and the former Lin Kuei Scorpion and Smoke in a preemptive attack on Shang Tsung and Quan Chi at Ying Fortress, their base of operations in Earthrealm. Infiltrating the fortress, the group splits up to deactivate the multitude of soul stealers scattered around the battlements. Tanya and Mileena form a group and move to take out a soul stealer, but are stopped by the arrival of Ermac, a soul construct under Quan Chi's control. Tanya tells Mileena to stay behind her, but Mileena refuses, saying that they will fight together. Their initial efforts prove futile, however, as Ermac bombards them with telekinetically-launched chunks of rock and throws them over a wall, causing Tanya heavy rib damage. The Umgadi thinks they may be broken, but asks Mileena to help her up nevertheless so they can face Ermac together. However, Mileena urges her to stay down and recover, declaring that it is her turn to protect Tanya.

    Tanya watches as Mileena beats Ermac, inadvertently causing Quan Chi's spell over the construct to break. She is helped up by the princess, and remarks how impressed she is by her fighting skills, claiming that she is skilled enough to have been Umgadi in another life, though Mileena tells her "dearest Tanya" that she prefers her current life. Before the two can walk off, Jerrod's soul is able to take priority within Ermac and calls them back for an emotional reunion with Mileena. He explains that Ermac was constructed using souls from the Living Forest, which is why he was able to return. Jerrod also questions Tanya's new position as Umgadi and learns about Li Mei's plight, but reveals that his murder was not Li Mei's fault. Before he can explain further, Mileena insists they can discuss it another time, and Jerrod levitates them all so they can regroup with the others. Afterwards, the heroes proceed deeper into the fortress.

    Tanya participates in the ambush on Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, but is taken aback along with the others upon discovering Shang Tsung's benefactor is an alternate Shang Tsung, who originated from the previous timeline along with Liu Kang and battled him for the Hourglass, with their clash resulting in time's fabric being torn apart and their mutual victories in newly separated timelines. After "Titan" Shang Tsung and Dark Geras depart, Tanya joins the others in an uphill battle against Dark Sindel and Dark Raiden, who prove themselves difficult opponents. Mileena defeats Dark Raiden and kills Dark Sindel with Tanya's help, but not before Dark Sindel mortally wounds Sindel in a duel. Unfortunately, Tanya can only watch as Sindel passes, but before she does, Sindel also crowns Mileena empress. After Jerrod uses Ermac's powers to safely store Sindel's soul within the construct, reuniting the couple in death, the group flees the fortress.

    The current Tanya is not seen again in the main story afterwards, but she presumably participates in the second Battle of Armageddon. Several other amalgamations and versions of Tanya also appear, including one allied with Titan Shang Tsung, a version of Tanya with Raiden's powers called Shock Priestess, and many more. Additionally, Titan Kitana mentions the villainous characteristics of the Tanya from her timeline. Another version of Tanya can be selected as the final warrior who aids Liu Kang in defeating the Titans Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, before being sent back to her respective timeline.

    The current Tanya returns to her role as the leader of the Umgadi, and, now knowing the truth about Li Mei, was able to uncover the cowardice of the Umgadi's Matron Superiors regarding Jerrod's murder and how they used Li Mei as a scapegoat to divert attention from their own mistakes. Though Mileena wanted to disband the Umgadi for their actions (and potentially also to more safely maintain her relationship with Tanya), Tanya was able to convince her that the order could be reformed. Mileena would ensure the reform was done properly by putting Tanya in charge of the process as the new Matrion Superior.

    Advertisement Endings Mortal Kombat 1 (Canonical): "Until recently, I hadn’t met Li Mei, but I had heard the stories. How the Umgadi’s Matrons Superior blamed her not for preventing Jerrod’s murder. How she quit in disgrace rather than accept punishment. But those stories didn’t fit the women I now knew. Li Mei would never have been so negligent. Eventually, I uncovered the truth, the failures and mistakes which led to the emperor’s murder. They resulted from poor decisions made by the Matron Superiors themselves. They made Li Mei their scapegoat. When the Empress found out, she wanted the Umgadi disbanded. But I convinced her that it could be reformed. To make sure it did, she put me in charge. I am humbled by this sacred responsibility. The Umgadi, my sisters, they are my life. I will not let them be brought down by the acts of a selfish few."

25. #25Outworld

    Keys: Outworld

    In Liu Kang's New Era, Outworld is still a combination of several realms, including Edenia, Osh-tekk, Tarkata, and others, although it appears that it has always been this way in this timeline and not the result of conquest. Much of the realm is lush and beautiful and has been ruled by the lineage of Sindel since time immemorial, with Sindel's rule resulting in the Golden Age of Outworld. Its capital city is Sun Do, a thriving metropolis home to a diverse number of races and patrolled by the Sun Do Constabulary. Areas surrounding the city are beautiful and peaceful in this world, with their magic being mostly benevolent in nature -- such as the Living Forest which is the final resting place of the Outworld's honored dead. While Outworld has a positive relationship with Earthrealm, the same cannot be applied to other realms, such as Vaeternus.

    That said, there are blemishes of imperfection: Tarkatans occupy a colony in the Wastes that closely resembles what Outworld looked like in previous timelines; Zaterrans occupy subterranean lairs; and Kytinn are considered dangerous and repulsive. All three groups are shunned in Sun Do and other cities. There is also mention of other ghettoes and outcasts, meaning that discrimination and inequality are still unpleasant realities.

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