Mortal Kombat Reborn: Invasion

Overview
'Mortal Kombat Reborn: Invasion' is the third game in the "'Mortal Kombat Reborn'" franchise of spin-off games, and the final act of the Outworld Saga beginning with Mortal Kombat Reborn: The Journey Begins and continuing with Mortal Kombat Reborn: Outworld, taking elements from "Mortal Kombat 3", "Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3", and "Mortal Kombat Trilogy", showing Shao Kahn as he forcibly invades Earthrealm as part of his plan to gain it...

Story
The tournament in Outworld had been part of a much larger plot, larger than Raiden had anticipated. Though Shao Kahn was defeated, the Netherrealm sorcerer Quan Chi had entered Earthrealm after he was defeated, resurrecting Queen Sindel, but placing her soul and mind under the control of Shao Kahn... with this, he had undone the wards Sindel had placed with her sacrifice to prevent Kahn from entering Earthrealm and taking it.

Soon, the Earthrealm warriors would return home, knowing that Kahn would be coming... they had to prepare, each in their own way, knowing soon, Kahn would step forward, reclaiming his Queen and being able to FINALLY take Earthrealm by force, even if it meant breaking the rules set forth by the Elder Gods themselves. Raiden knew that they might face Armageddon, but he knew it would be up to mortals to defend Earthrealm. The final battle has begun... Let Mortal Kombat begin anew!

Gameplay Options

 * Story Mode
 * Arcade Kombat
 * Versus Kombat
 * Tag Kombat
 * Tournament Kombat
 * Online Kombat
 * Training
 * Challenge Tower
 * The Krypt
 * The Kollection Chamber [replaces the Hall of Time and Nekropolis]
 * Downloadable Kontent
 * Options

Gameplay
Mortal Kombat Reborn: Invasion plays just like its prequels do, using the same gameplay mechanics, with each character having a health bar as well as a Super Meter for Enhanced Special Attacks, Breakers, and Super Moves and the Aggressor Meter for Aggressor Mode, which gives characters a unique character trait boost somehow. Like in many Mortal Kombat sequels, some characters have new special attacks and Fatalities, while some will also have new Aggressor Modes.

-CONTROLS-

Punch 1 - Square / X

Punch 2 - Triangle / Y

Kick 1 - X / A

Kick 2 - Circle / B

Block - L1 / Left Bumper

Throw - R1 / Right Bumper

Stage Interaction - L2 / Left Trigger

Aggressor Mode - R2 / Right Trigger

Super Move - L1 + R1 / Left Bumper + Right Bumper

Move - D-Pad / Analog Stick Left or Right

Jump Up - D-Pad / Analog Stick Up

Jump Forward - D-Pad / Analog Stick Up-Right

Jump Back - D-Pad / Analog Stick Up-Left

Dash - D-Pad / Analog Stick Right twice

Run - D-Pad / Analog Stick Right twice, then hold Right

Step Back - D-Pad / Analog Stick Left twice

Breaker - D-Pad / Analog Stick Right or Left + Block while blocking an attack

Returning Kombatants
Liu Kang

Race: Human

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: People's Republic of China/United States of America (has citizenship in both countries)

Fighting Style: Jeet Kun Do, mixed with Shaolin-style Kung Fu

Family: Lee Kang (father, deceased), Lin Kang (mother, deceased), Chow Kang (brother, deceased), Xiba Kang (grandfather), Kung Lao (cousin), Wing Lao (uncle, deceased), Chan Lao (aunt, deceased), The Great Kung Lao (ancestor, deceased)

Liu Kang had felt like a fool... and felt anger at what Shao Kahn had done. He took the lives of his brothers at the Wu Shi Academy, endangered his grandfather, all to lure the Earthrealm warriors into Outworld to try to kill them AND as part of another plan to revive his lost queen Sindel.

Liu knew that Kahn would come. But once he did, he would be ready. Kahn's extermination squads, sent to kill any threats to the Emperor's growing occupation, came to Wu Shi Academy, with Liu Kang and Kung Lao fighting them off. Liu and Kung knew that they were among the more dangerous threats to Kahn's occupation... now, they would need a plan of action.

Intro: Liu Kang begins with his hands together, then motions his arms around, blowing some fire as he smiles, saying "Show me what you can do."

Outro: Liu Kang punches and kicks, saying "No pattern, no form." before he brings his hands into a traditional Shaolin prayer, fire flowing around him.

Special Attacks

High Fireball - Focusing his inner chi, Liu Kang fires a blast of fire outward.

Low Fireball - Similar to the High Fireball, but Liu Kang aims down at his opponent's legs rather than their torso.

Flying Dragon Kick - A technique passed onto Liu by Master Bo' Rai Cho, he flies forward, with his leg extended to deliver a powerful kick.

Bicycle Kick - Liu Kang takes to the air, kicking rapidly with his feet at his opponent's head.

Dragon's Tail - Flipping forward, Liu Kang delivers a fiery kick to hit the enemy with.

Parry - Focusing flame around his hands, Liu Kang blocks almost any attack, then counterattacks.

Fire Kick - Liu Kang does a quick roundhouse kick with fire around his foot.

Fire Bomb - Liu Kang focuses his energy into his hands and throws a fireball downward from the air which explodes at the enemy.

Burning Upper - Similar to Johnny's Johnny Uppercut, Liu Kang focuses fire around his fist, then slides forward, doing a powerful uppercut.

Aggressor Mode

Spirit of the Dragon - Liu Kang increases his movement and attack speeds for a short time, making his combos do more hits as well as allowing him to run and dodge more quickly.

Super Move

Enter the Dragon - Liu transforms into his dragon spirit, then breathes out a blast of fire, which hits the enemy hard, then sends them flying as the dragon then slaps at them away with its tail.

Fatalities

Giant Stomp: Liu Kang kicks the opponent in the gut, sending them back and on the floor. He then jumps and slams hard onto their chest with his feet, twisting as he does. This is an homage to Bruce Lee.

Focused Fireball: Liu Kang extracts what appears to be the opponent's chi and charges it with his own before firing it back at the victim, tearing them to pieces.

Raiden

Race: God

Realm of Origin: The Heavens

Home: Non-applicable

Fighting Style: Various styles of martial arts

Family: Shao Kahn (brother, estranged), Reiko (nephew, estranged)

Raiden's worst nightmare had come true; his brother Shao Kahn had begun to merge Earthrealm with Outworld. In the process, Raiden was banished from the growing merger, knowing that he couldn't maintain his deity status in the bounds of the merging of the realms, so he beseeched the Elder Gods for help.

Hearing his pleas for help but unable to act until Shao Kahn himself came through to Earthrealm, Jehovah, the leader of the Elder Gods, had told Raiden the only way he could fight alongside his beloved mortals woul dbe to become mortal, as he had in the past. Raiden chose to do so, knowing he very well risked his place in the pantheon of gods 'AND' giving up his own immortality in the process...

Intro: Raiden comes down in a blast of lightning, then focuses it into his hands, saying "Thunder take you!" as he shoots lightning blasts outward.

Outro: Raiden holds his hand out, calling his staff out, as he grabs it then taps it onto the ground twice, before he stands tall.

Special Attacks

Special Attacks

Teleport - At will, Raiden vanishes and reappears behind his opponent.

Lightning - Raiden sends a bolt of lightning flying at his opponent.

Electric Fly - Raiden flies at his opponent and pushes them against the wall.

Shocker - Raiden grabs his opponent and electrocutes them.

Vicinity Blast - Raiden performs a closer range version of his lightning, but with more knockback and a wind effect to it, which can be charged up.

Reverse Lightning - Raiden sends a bolt of lightning in the other direction hitting an opponent from behind.

Electric Slide - Raiden slides across the floor and hits his opponent with his shoulder, electrocuting them in the process.

Thunder Blast - Raiden holds his hands out and lets out a powerful boom similar to the sound of thunder itself.

Aggressor Mode

God of Thunder - Raiden gains super armor, allowing him to take 2 hits before he is stunned in the middle of a combo, plus his normal attacks can electrocute his opponent upon contact.

Super Move

Storm Clouds - Raiden grabs his opponent, shooting into the sky with them as he channels a massive amount of thunder and lightning, which strikes the opponent rapidly, before one massive thunderbolt slams them back to the Earth below.

Fatalities

Transplant: Raiden teleports behind the opponent and rips out the brain and heart from the torso. He then charges them and puts them back into place. The head begins to glow, and blows up, Then the torso explodes shortly afterwards.

Electrocution II: Raiden lodges his hands into his opponent's chest, lifts them over his head, and sends surges of electricity into their body making them explode.

Johnny Cage

Race: Human

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Los Angeles, California, United States (Has US citizenship)

Fighting Style: Own Style

Family: Robert Carlton (Father), Rose Carlton (Mother), Rebecca Carlton (Sister)

After Outworld, Johnny hoped that he'd be able to relax for a while. Unfortunately, when he was told Shao Kahn was beginning to merge Earthrealm, he knew that that was wrong. It also got worse when he was attacked by Motaro, the leader of Shao Kahn's extermination squads, attempting to kill Earthrealm's warriors.

Barely getting away alive, Johnny soon was met by Nightwolf, informing him he was one of the chosen warriors destined to protect Earthrealm from Outworld's invasion. "Here we go again!" said Johnny in annoyance. "But hey, at least I'll have an idea for a new movie!"

Intro: Johnny focuses his chi into his fists, then slams them together as he goes. "Lights, Camera, Ass-kicking time!"

Outro: Johnny walks to the camera and says "How was that, ladies and gents!? Ya like that?!" as he shakes it, then leaps back, arms at his sides as he grins.

Special Attacks

High Force Orb - Johnny flings his arm up, sending out a bolt of green chi at a high curved angle.

Low Force Orb - Like the High Force Orb, Johnny hurls this Force Orb at a lower angle.

Shadow Kick - Cage slides across the floor with one foot at a steady speed and connects with a kick to the torso of his opponent with the other one, leaving a trail of green shadows as he does it.

Nut Punch - One of Cage's most memorable moves where he does a split and punches the opponent in the groin.

Johnny Uppercut - Cage would leap into the air and deliver an uppercut with his elbow which launched his foe into the air, leaving a green trail.

Flip Kick - Cage does a somersault kick that launches his foe into the air, leaving a green trail.

Shadow Rush - Cage does a sliding attack with his elbow sticking out to hit the enemy.

Split Dodge - Johnny does the splits to dodge overhead attacks.

Arc Kick - Johnny does a forward flip kick, his shadow energy flowing around him as he hits them down.

Aggressor Mode

Caged - Cage awakens his full chi, making his dashes have a green shadow before him, allowing him to pass through his opponent, projectiles and such, while keeping in close to his opponent. This also will increase the speed and range of his dashes.

Super Move

World's Most Wanted - Cage leaps at his opponent with a Shadow Kick, stunning them as he leaps forward, hitting them with an elbow, some punches, followed up by a knee to the stomach, then his leaping up and slamming his elbow into their back, before he winds up and hits them with an uppercut to send them rolling onto their stomach.

Fatalities

Heads Up: This fatality is a combination of the Deadly Uppercut and the Torso Rip fatalities. Cage uppercuts his opponent's head off, then he finishes by ripping off their torso and throwing it to the ground as the head bounces up. He then catches the head and holds it up.

Super Split Punch: Cage performs his groin strike move, only takes it a step further by continuing to assault his opponent's genitals with a series of punches until with one final blow, he punches the enemy in half.

Sonya Blade

Race: Human

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Dallas, Texas, United States (has US citizenship)

Fighting Style: Special Forces training including Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, and Judo

Family: Major Herman Blade (father, missing, considered deceased), Erica Blade (mother), Captain Daniel Blade (brother)

After disappearing into Outworld, Sonya was held prisoner by Shao Kahn's forces. But she was soon saved by Johnny and Jax, and taken back to Earthrealm. Once there, she and Jax tried to convince their superiors of Shao Kahn's impending invasion, however, without proof, their warnings fell on deaf ears.

Once the invasion began, Sonya and Jax had to muster as much technology and gear they could to help their fellow Earthrealm warriors prepare for stopping Kahn and preventing him from taking control of Earthrealm. Sonya knew that the odds seemed against them, but this was war!

Intro: Sonya runs into the arena, then taps a few buttons on her wristband and says "I guess I have to do this the easy way."

Outro: Sonya stretches, then looks at the camera, annoyed at being ogled as she then kicks the camera, breaking the glass.

Special Attacks

Energy Ring Blast - Clanging her wrists together, she sends out ring-like projectiles that would hit the opponent.

Leg Grab - Sonya does a handstand and grabs her opponent with her feet, then slams them to the ground.

Face Planter - Sonya takes off into the air and flies across the screen with a punch to anyone who is in the air.

Rising Bicycle Kick - Sonya rises into the air with a series of kicks to the opponent.

Cartwheel Kick - Sonya performs a cartwheel at her opponent, kicking them on impact.

Arc Kick - Sonya performs a kick that arcs through the air, enabling her to hit the opponent in the air or on the ground.

Deadly Kiss - Sonya blows a kiss that stuns the opponent by irritating their eyes.

Air Leg Throw - Using her legs, Sonya tosses the opponent to the ground from the air.

Knee Buster - Sonya does a rising knee to pop her opponent up.

Satellite Blast - Sonya calls in an air strike with a laser beam from a space-bound satellite.

Aggressor Mode

Special Forces - Periodically, Sonya forms energy rings around herself, being flown out when she attacks.

Super Move

SF Beat Down: Sonya initiates her X-ray Move with a series of punches and kicks (two of each), which if any one (all, in some cases) of them lands, she then performs a leg grab on the opponent's neck, snaps it, then she uses the inverted bicycle kick and slams him/her on the ground head first, breaking their skull and neck.

Fatalities

Crush Kiss: Another variation of this fatality was found in Mortal Kombat 3 in which she would once again blow a kiss and an amazing purple, glowing orb would be hurled towards an opponent, thus crushing the opponent and leaving behind a pile of blood and bones.

Kut-Throat: Sonya gets a garrote wire, puts it at her opponent's throat and flips over their head. She then slowly slices through their neck, and their head falls off.

Jackson "Jax" Briggs

Race: Human

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Washington, D.C. (has US citizenship)

Fighting Style: Special Forces training, Wrestling, Judo, Krav Maga

Family: Sarah Briggs (grandmother, deceased), Major-General Andrew Briggs (father), Carlita Briggs (mother)

Jax had been surprised when he had entered Outworld to save Sonya from Shao Kahn's clutches. Saving her though, and making it out ALIVE was a different situation. But successfully, they made it out. But with word Shao Kahn was going to invade, Jax and Sonya tried to tell their superiors in Washington about the invasion... to no avail.

Knowing that it would take a lot of muscle to handle the Tarkatan horde as well as whatever else that Shao Kahn would send for the invasion, Jax got himself prepared. Besides the weapons and gear what remained of the military had to offer, Jax got himself some cybernetic strength enhancers, locking them on over his arms. This was a war Jax was going to WIN.

Intro: Jax steps forward, then slams his fist down onto the ground, standing straight as he shouts "Bring it!" while gesturing his hands to himself.

Outro: Jax takes out an American flag, holding it up, then drapes it over himself, smiling as he does.

Special Attacks

Energy Wave: Jax throws a wave of sonic energy at his opponent. Jax can also perform this while in the air.

Ground Pound: Jax punches the ground, shaking the arena.

"Gotcha!" Grab: Jax grabs his opponent and punches him multiple times. There is also an Air Gotcha Grab for aerial opponents. If it connects, he grabs them by the throat smacking them headfirst to the ground.

Multi-Slam: Jax slams his opponent multiple times in succession.

Dash Punch: Jax moves forward at incredible speed to punch his opponent.

Back Breaker: Jax grabs his opponent in mid-air and slams down to the ground, resulting in the opponent's back breaking.

Blinding Light: Jax contains energy within his hands and then releases a powerful purple flash, blinding his opponent for a short time at a short range.

Overhead Smash: Jax jumps into the air and brings his elbow down onto the opponent's head.

Power Bomb: Jax tries to grab his oponent. If he does, he leaps into the air and does a power bomb onto the opponent.

German Suplex: Jax tries to grab his opponent. If he does, he turns them around and slams them into a German suplex.

Piledriver: Jax tries to grab his opponent. If he does, he does a quick piledriver.

Giant Swing: Jax tries to grab his opponent. If he does, he does a giant swing, sending his opponent flying.

Aggressor Mode

Super Charged!: Jax focuses his chi into his arms powering up his cybernetic enhancers, increasing the damage of his grappling moves as well as increasing the range of his speed.

Super Move

Briggs Bash: Jax throws his opponent into the air, then brings them down on his knee, breaking the stomach, back and legs, and then brings them to his upper back and shoulder again, dealing damage on the higher end of the opponent's spine, heart, and ribs, causing them damage.

Fatalities

Head Stomp: Jax throws his enemy on the ground, face up. He then jumps high in the air, bringing his 300+ lbs down on the enemy's head, smashing it.

Three Points!: Jax bashes his opponent three times, burying them into the ground. After a little while, he kicks their head twice. The first one puts the opponent in a daze, and the second one launches the opponent's head off like a football.

Sub-Zero

Real Name: Kuai Liang

Race: Human/Cryomancer

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Unknown location, Lin Kuei temple in China

Fighting Style: Lin Kuei-style Ninjutsu

Family: Sub-Zero I (father, deceased), Sub-Zero II/Bi-Han (older brother, deceased, reborn as Noob Saibot)

After finding out his brother lived once more, but as a servant of darkness, Sub-Zero focused all he could on trying to aid in the defeat of Shao Kahn. He was successful in aiding Earthrealm's warriors, but once he and Smoke returned home, they were ambushed by Lin Kuei warriors, and taken before Oniro to enter the Cyber Initiative...

However, in a moment of distraction, the two managed to escape, but as they ran for their lives, Smoke was captured. Now unmasked and with no ties to the Lin Kuei, Sub-Zero has been marked for death by his clan as well as Shao Kahn's extermination squads, due to his role as one of the chosen warriors destined to stop Kahn's occupation of Earthrealm.

Intro: Sub-Zero slides in on a long platform of ice, then leaps down, slamming down as ice chills around the ground, as he stands up, holding his bent arm in front of him.

Outro: Sub-Zero tells his opponent to "Stay down.", before he turns and disappears in an ice clone, as his clone disappears, he is then seen on a building in the middle of the night, snow flowing around his general area.

Special Attacks

Iceball: Sub-Zero sends a blast of ice directly towards the opponent to temporarily freeze them in place for a free hit. He could also freeze opponents in midair, if timed correctly.

Slide: Sub-Zero slides across the floor, knocking the opponent off their feet. It is assumed Sub-Zero slides by freezing the soles of his feet, as shown with an ice trail under him.

Ground Ice: Sub-Zero freezes the floor and whoever steps on the circle of ice will freeze temporarily. Since it aims for the opponent's feet, it cannot be blocked.

Ice Clone: Sub-Zero creates an ice clone of himself anywhere he chooses, and anyone who touches it will freeze.

Ice Shower: Sub-Zero shoots ice straight overhead which falls back down atop his opponent. He can shoot it close, mid way, or far away to freeze the opponent.

Kori Blade: Sub-Zero uses his cryomancer powers to form his massive Kori Blade sword and slashes at his opponent.

Dive Kick: While in the air, Sub-Zero dives down in a diagonal kick. This can be done in close and far proximity.

Aggressor Mode

Cold Touch - Sub-Zero's blows can temporarily freeze the enemy, allowing him to extend the number of hits his combos can do, as well as enhancing his freezing special attacks to freeze when an opponent blocks them.

Super Move

Cold Chill: Sub-Zero forms his Kori Blade, and slashes at his opponent. If he connects, he uses his cryomancer powers, sliding toward the enemy as he forms a second Kori Blade, slashing past them rapidly, before he forms a spear with his cryomancer powers, twirling it around then drives it into his opponent's chest.

Fatalities

Overhead Ice Smash: Sub-Zero grabs the opponent and presses them over his head. After freezing the opponent, Sub-Zero breaks them into pieces with his own hands.

Freeze Kick: Sub-Zero freezes his opponent and kicks them. The opponent is smashed to pieces after the kick.

Scorpion

Race: Spectre (once human)

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm (Netherrealm as a spectre)

Home: Japan (as a human), Netherrealm (as a spectre)

Fighting Style: Shirai-Ryu Ninjutsu

Family: Hana Hazashi (wife, deceased), Jubei Hazashi (son, deceased), Shirai-Ryu clan (deceased

In Outworld, Scorpion had thought he was going to face his killer once again... but he witnessed Sub-Zero spare an opponent in the tournament Shao Kahn set up and he knew it wasn't Bi-Han. When he fought the new Sub-Zero, he learned he was Kuai Liang, the brother of Bi-Han, as well as both facing Noob Saibot, Bi-Han reborn as a being like Scorpion yet corrupted by his sins in life.

After the tournament, Scorpion returned to the Netherrealm, contemplating what he should do next. Unfortunately, he would learn about Quan Chi and Noob Saibot had been in service to the Emperor, and they had entered Earthrealm to help Kahn invade it, as well as gathering souls from the Netherrealm. Scorpion would soon escape once more, ready to fight, as well as choosing to protect Kuai Liang as atonement for killing his brother.

Intro: Scorpion appears from a pool of lava, arms crossed, eyes closed, as he opens his eyes and uncrosses his arms, saying "You will burn!"

Outro: Scorpion scoffs, then turns his back to his opponent, then disappears in flames, then reappears in the Netherrealm itself.

Special Attacks

Spear - Sending out a rope with a tipped Kunai at the end, it impales itself into the victim's chest, allowing Scorpion to pull him or her through the air towards him for a free hit, as well as cause a small bit of damage. This move often follows the words, "GET OVER HERE!" or "COME HERE!"

Hellfire Punch - Teleporting behind his opponent, he connects with a punch, then uppercuts his opponent.

Leg Takedown - Scorpion trips his opponent with a leg scissor takedown.

Air Throw - Scorpion throws his opponent to the ground while in the air.

Hellfire Backflip Kick - Scorpion performs a backflip kick followed by a trail of fire.

Hellfire - Scorpion raises his hands up and causes hellfire to burn under his opponent's feet.

Inner Flames - Scorpion creates flames of hellfire all around his body that damages anyone who comes into direct contact with him, even during a special move.

Burning Dive Kick - In the air, Scorpion does a diving kick, flames around himself as he comes down.

Hell Ball - Scorpion takes his own demonic energies into a ball and hurls it at his opponent.

Demon Fire - Slamming his closed fist onto the ground, Scorpion sends out a bouncing fireball of hell fire.

Burning Slash - Scorpion uses his sword to slash at his opponent, hellfire wrapped aorund it.

Aggressor Mode

Shroud of Flames - Scorpion is encased in an aura of flames from the Netherrealm, which does a moderate amount of damage when activated. While the trait is active, a small amount of damage is done to the opponent if Scorpion is in close proximity to him/her.

Super Move

Welcome to the Netherrealm - Scorpion teleports behind his opponent and kicks him/her in the back, teleporting both him and the opponent to the Netherrealm. He then raises two walls from the ground and launches two spears into the opponent and lights him/her in hell fire. Dragging his opponent by his spears, Scorpion then slams him/her into both walls. Finally, he leaps into the air and slams the opponent into the ground, teleporting them both back to the original arena.

Fatalities

Toasty!: Scorpion takes off his mask, revealing a skull face, and breathes fire at his opponent, burning them alive.

Split Decision: Scorpion unsheathes his sword and slices his opponent's torso. He then cuts his opponent's throat and delivers a powerful kick which sends their torso and head off their body. As the head comes falling down, he slices it vertically in half.

Kung Lao

Race: Human

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Houan region, China (has citizenship in China)

Fighting Style: Shaolin Fist, Wu Shu

Family: Wing Lao (father, deceased), Chan Lao (mother, deceased), Lee Kang (uncle, deceased), Lin Kang (aunt, deceased), Liu Kang (cousin), Chow Kang (cousin, deceased), Xiba Kang (grandfather), The Great Kung Lao (direct ancestor, deceased)

Intro:

Outro:

Special Attacks

Wind Teleport - Kung Lao goes to the ground and reappears behind his opponent.

Hat Toss - Kung Lao hurls his razor-rimmed hat at the opponent.

Ground Hat - Kung Lao throws his hat on the ground, causing it to spin towards the opponent.

Whirlwind Kick - Kung Lao flies towards his opponent spinning like a tornado, doing multiple kicks that knocks them down.

Whirlwind Spin - Spinning like a tornado, Kung Lao knocks his opponent into the air.

Bullet Kick - Kung Lao dives down from the air and attacks his opponent with a solid kick.

Hat Slash - Kung Lao takes his hat off, spins quickly, then slashes at his opponent.

Hat Uppercut - Kung Lao takes his hat off, then slashes at an angle to launch his opponent in the air.

Aggressor Mode

Eye of the Tiger - Kung Lao gradually regains his health bar and super meter as he attacks and advances on his opponent, as well as decreasing the recovery of all his moves.

New Kombatants
Kabal

Race: Human

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: New York City, New York, Earthrealm

Fighting Style: Street fighting mixed with police training

Family: Unknown

Once a member of the Black Dragon clan, Kabal gave up his life of crime and put his fighting skills to more positive uses. He joined the New York City police force to combat the underworld element he once served. This transition helped ease the pain of dark memories. Over time, one good deed become another, as he kept letting go of the past he had had...

But when New York was invaded by Shao Kahn's army, he underwent another transformation--one that would afflict him physically. Severely injured in battle, he is doomed to wear a life support system forever. Now, he turns his attention to end Kahn's invasion. As an unlikely member of the chosen warriors meant to stop Shao Kahn's army, Kabal prays he will be able to be enough.

Intro: Kabal is shown running forward at his increased speed, then skids into the arena, adjusting his respirator as he says "Let's see what you're made of."

Outro: Kabal pulls out his hookswords, slashing the air as he then crosses them, saying "Be thankful."

Special Attacks

Nomad Dash: Kabal runs forward at a very fast speed past his opponent, leaving them spinning into a dizzy state.

Gas Blast: Kabal fires a purple projectile from his mask. He can do this both on the ground and in the air.

Buzzsaw: Kabal summons sawblades from the ground, cutting the opponent.

Nomad's Touch: Kabal thrusts out his hands towards the opponent, and - if they are in range - will be caught in an odd field that draws them in to collide with Kabal, though only the opponent gets hurt when they make contact.

Tornado Slam: Kabal takes both hookswords and slashes in front of him, if the opponent is in range, they will be hooked. He then spins the hookswords, spins the opponent around, and slams them on the ground.

Aggressor Mode

Nomad Sabre: Kabal draws both his hookswords, changing his normal attacks properties as well as increasing their damage output and recovery speed.

Super Move

Kabal's Skills: Kabal charges forward and hits his opponent. When he connects, he withdraws his hookswords, then runs at high speeds, slashing at his opponent rapidly before he turns and knocks them up into the air.

Fatalities

Hook Up: Kabal kicks his foe into the air and slices the opponent vertically, with their head impaled on the hooksword upon impact.

Tornado Cut: Kabal kicks his opponent, causing them to spin, then pulls out one of his hookswords and slashes at them rapidly, cutting them into different pieces.

Kurtis Stryker

Race: Human

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: New York City, New York

Fighting Style: SWAT training

Family: Katie Stryker (wife)

One of New York City's Finest, Stryker is a one-man SWAT team. He was once decorated for single-handedly thwarting the terrorists in the famous Greenberg Tower Incident, and again for rescuing passengers of a speeding crosstown bus rigged to explode.

He was unprepared, however, for the magical portal that spewed forth creatures from another realm--a realm he didn't even know existed. So far his kombat training has gotten him through the first wave of creatures. It'll take more than rocket-launching Tarkatans to stop this die-hard cop.

Intro: Stryker pulls out his pistol, shooting into the air twice, then holsters his gun, cracking his knuckles as he says "Police brutality, comin' up!"

Outro: Stryker pulls out his baton, swinging it around as he then smirks and says "Next time, don't mess with the best."

Special Attacks

Gun Shot: Stryker pulls out his Beretta 92 variant and shoots at his opponent. This can be charged for a delayed shot.

Grenade: Stryker throws a concussion grenade at his opponent. Two versions of this move exist, one allowing the projectile to be thrown in a high arc, called High Grenade Toss and another with a low arc, called Low Grenade Toss. It sometimes follows Stryker saying "EAT THIS!"

Stun Gun: Stryker fires his taser and delivers an electric shock from long range.

Roll Toss: Stryker rolls towards the opponent, then grabs them, followed by a slamming throw.

Baton Sweep: Stryker uses his baton to trip the opponent.

Aggressor Mode

Special Weapons and Tactics: The damage of Stryker's special attacks is increased, along with his special attacks now taking on their enhanced versions automatically while the enhanced versions do more damage.

Super Move

Busted: Stryker pulls out a flashlight and shines it into the opponent's eyes, blinding them and causing them to kneel down. Stryker then slams his flashlight on top of the opponent's skull, breaking it. He then slams the opponent in the side of the face with a baton that breaks the jaw and skull even more. He finishes the combo by tasing the opponent.

Fatalities

Have a Blast: Stryker lodges an unpinned grenade into the opponent's stomach and turns away. The grenade will then explode in their stomach, leaving their fiery lower body on the floor.

Time Served: Stryker tasers his opponent, then he graphically shoots their head off with his pistol.

Sindel

Race: Edenian

Realm of Origin: Edenia

Home: Outworld

Family: King Jerrod (husband, deceased), Kitana (daughter), Shao Kahn (husband)

The mother of Kitana, Queen Sindel was forced into marriage with Shao Kahn when he conquered her realm of Edenia. In an attempt to thwart the emperor's designs on Earthrealm, she sacrificed herself. Her suicide created a magical ward preventing him from setting foot there. But now the barrier has been dissolved.

Sindel has been resurrected by Quan Chi, her mind enslaved by Shao Kahn. Earthrealm's former ally has become a deadly threat. However, Kitana feels there must be some way to be able to save her mother from Kahn's clutches, but with Earth now falling into Kahn's clutches, this will be a war that will be hard to win...

Intro: Sindel floats down, chuckling darkly as she stands up, her arms at her sides.

Outro: Sindel uses her magic to form a throne as she sits down, saying "So weak and pathetic..."

Special Attacks

Yell: One of her most well-known signature moves. She screams at super high volume, and it stuns the opponent, giving her a free hit.

Fireball: Sindel fires a purple fireball at the opponent. She can do this while floating in the air as well. She can also fire a lower version of this projectile from a crouching position.

Sliding Foot Grab: Sindel slides towards the opponent. If she connects, she grabs onto the opponent's feet, causing them to wobble, then brings her own feet over to kick the opponent in the head.

Hair Whip: Used as her grab move in previous incarnations, Sindel wraps her opponent in her hair and sends them flying to the other side of the arena

Step Up: Sindel performs a gymnastic front walkover, kicking the opponent. If the move connects, she follows it up with a backward aerial cartwheel which kicks the opponent upward.

Flight: Sindel uses her magic to take flight.

Aggressor Mode

Fallen Queen: Sindel uses her magic to power herself up, increasing the damage of her special attacks as well as giving her better movement speed outside of dashing, running, and back steps.

Super Move

Hair Spin: Sindel extends out her long hair, wrapping her opponent in it, then spins them around. As they do, she pulls her head back and shoots out a blast of Fireballs, blasting her opponent as she does.

Fatalities

Migraine: Depending on which side the fatality is performed, Sindel Yells into her opponent´s ear and the opposite half of their head explodes.

Deadly Scream: Sindel screams with such force that her opponent's skin rips off of its body and a skeleton covered in flesh remains.

Sheeva

Race: Shokan, Draco lineage

Realm of Origin: Outworld

Home: Kuatan, Outworld

Fighting Style: Shokan martial arts

Family: Kintaro (ex-husband, deceased)

Sheeva is a member of the four-armed Shokan race. Her markings reveal that she is of the royal Draco lineage. Like all Shokan, she pledged her life to Shao Kahn, bringing honor to her race by serving him. During an attack by Edenian rebels on Shao Kahn's fortress, Sheeva fiercely protected Queen Sindel and prevented her capture. She was subsequently appointed Sindel's personal bodyguard until the queen's mysterious death. Sheeva is now the master jailer of Shao Kahn's oppressive dungeon.

In Shao Kahn's occupation of Earth, Sheeva not only protects Queen Sindel since her return, she wishes to show the superiority of the Shokan when she had learned her ex-husband, Kintaro of the Tigrar lineage of Shokan, as well as Shao Kahn's mightiest warrior in the arenas, had been killed by mortals. She would WANT to kill the human who killed her beloved. Even if separated and divorced, Sheeva still loved Kintaro for his might, and wished to restore his honor.

Intro: Sheeva stomps forward, then slams her foot on the ground, spreading all four of her arms out as she shouts "FOR THE SHOKAN!!"

Outro: Sheeva picks up her opponent, then rests them on her shoulder, as she flexes her arms, chuckling as she does.

Special Attacks

Death From Above: Sheeva jumps high into the air and off-screen, only to come crashing down on her opponent, then jumps up and down, crushing her opponent under her bare feet.

Searing Blast: Sheeva launches a fireball, which can knock the opponent to the ground.

Furious Stomp: Sheeva stomps on the ground hard, knocking the opponent back and causing additional damage.

Untamed Fury: Sheeva lunges forward, grabs the opponent with her lower arms, hits them repeatedly in the face with her upper arms, then smacks them across the stage.

Anti-Air Grab: Sheeva grabs an opponent from mid-air, slams them on the ground, and stomps on their chest and groin.

Low Grab: Sheeva grabs a ducked opponent and slams them behind her, as well as allowing for a juggle.

Power Kick: Sheeva steps forward and does a powerful thrust kick that sends her opponent flying.

Aggressor Mode

Draco Roar: Sheeva's body markings begin to glow, adding some fire-based damage to her normal attacks.

Super Move

Slam Dance: Sheeva stomps the ground causing the opponent to go in the air and land in front of her face first, as they lay on the ground, she smashes their head, crushing it. Then tramples their back, crushing their spine, ribs, and organs. She then slams the opponent behind her.

Fatalities

Stripped Down: Grabbing a handful of flesh in each of her four fists, Sheeva pulls her opponent's skin way in two pieces, in an upward motion. She then kicks the opponent's skinless body away, then lifts the flesh.

Prisoner Execution: Sheeva grabs her opponent's torso with her lower arms, then grabs their head with her upper arms, squeezing for a grip as she then pulls upward, ripping their head off, then drops the head, before ripping their torso from their legs.

Sektor

Race: Cyborg (formerly Human)

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Unknown location, Lin Kuei temple in China

Fighting Style: Lin Kuei-style Ninjutsu, cybernetic weaponry

Family: Oniro (father)

The son of the Grand Master, it was never in question that Sektor would join the Lin Kuei. What pleases the Grand Master is the degree to which his son relishes the life of an assassin. The secretive clan allows Sektor to express his darker nature, using any means necessary to complete his tasks. He specializes in using missiles as well as a flamethrower when in battle as well as his own prowess in martial arts.

Due to his fierce loyalty, Sektor willingly underwent gaining cybernetic enhancements to make him all the more dangerous. Now he hunts the treacherous Sub-Zero along with his fellow cyborg assassins, Cyrax and Smoke. However.. Sektor's ultimate goal is to supplant his father as Grand Master of the Lin Kuei.

Intro: Sektor teleports in, knelt down as he stands up, then almost looks to glare at his opponent, saying "You are no match for the might of the Lin Kuei."

Outro: Sektor looks at his opponent and says "As I said, you were no match." Before he taps his wrist console, then slams his fist down onto the ground, as he teleports away.

Special Attacks

Straight Missile: Sektor fires a missile directly at his opponent from his chest.

Teleport Uppercut: Sektor teleports under his opponent and gives him a rising uppercut. This move can also be done in air.

Up Missile: Sektor fires a missile upwards, which falls back down, hitting the opponent from above, or in front or behind them.

Flame Burner: Sektor fires flames at the opponent with his arm implanted flamethrower.

Teleport Hook: Sektor teleports like in his Teleport Uppercut, but he appears behind his opponent and hits them with a heavy hook.

Shoulder Cannon: Sektor reveals a shoulder pulse cannon and fires it.

Aggressor Mode

Scanner Mode: Sektor taps his arm console, then forms scanning lines along his opponent, increasing his overall damage.

Super Move

All-Out Artillery: Sektor transforms his right arm into a massive weapon, punching his opponent, as he then extends his arms out, firing out a barrage of missiles, laser pulses, machine guns, and finishing with his flamethrowers.

Fatalities

Compactor: A large crushing device emerges out of Sektor's chest and slits itself over the opponent's head and under the opponent's feet. At Sektor's command, the compactor closes in, thus crushing the opponent to death.

Flamethrower: Sektor burns the opponent to death via flamethrower that is implanted in his arm.

Cyrax

Race: Cyborg (formerly Human)

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Unknown location, Lin Kuei temple in China

Fighting Style: Lin Kuei-style Ninjutsu, cybernetic weaponry

Family: Unknown

A skilled Motswana warrior, Cyrax relies on his natural fighting ability, his chi, to carry out Lin Kuei missions. He is proud to serve, but when the Grand Master initiates a program to convert the clan into cyborgs, Cyrax resists. He is reluctant to lose his humanity, which he believes is more effective than any mechanical augmentation.

Unfortunately, Cyrax attempted to leave the Lin Kuei, but suffered horrible injuries and was forced into augmentation along with Sektor and the captured Smoke. The three of them are assigned to hunt down Sub-Zero so that he may pay for leaving the Lin Kuei. No one leaves the Lin Kuei alive... though will Cyrax be able to bring back the man he once was?

Intro: Cyrax lands down, cracking his neck to the left, then the right, as he then opens up his wrist saws, then sheathes them.

Outro: Crossing his arms, Cyrax opens his wrist saws, then slashes the air, saying "Mission accomplished."

Special Attacks

Energy Net: Cyrax fires a green energy net from his chest which ensnares the opponent temporarily.

Bomb: Cyrax drops a bomb from his chest compartment in front of him, which explodes after a couple of seconds. He can shoot the bomb either far or near.

Teleport: Cyrax vanishes and reappears behind the opponent.

Anti-Air: Cyrax can throw his opponent when his opponent is in the air.

Funky Spin Kicks: Cyrax performs a spin kick while balancing on one of his legs.

Reverse Kick: Cyrax preforms a reverse kick to his opponent, sending him/her on the other side.

Ragdoll: After performing Reverse Kick, Cyrax grabs his opponent in mid air, and throws them down on the ground.

Buzzsaw: Cyrax opens his chest compartment and a giant sawblade emerges.

Aggressor Mode

Stealth Mode: Cyrax's dashes give Cyrax the ability to dash by invisible, leaving him invincible for some frames.

Super Move

Motswana Pride: Cyrax charges shoulder first at his opponent, and if he hits, he then begins to do a flurry of punches and kicks, ending by slamming a bomb onto his opponent, shooting them into the air.

Fatalities

Buzz Kill: Cyrax turns his hand into a sawblade and slices his opponent with it. Cyrax finishes the job by kicking the opponent, making him/her fall down in pieces.

Nothing but Net: After entering some coordinates into his arm module, Cyrax fires an energy net that passes straight through the enemy. The opponent then screams in terror as he/she falls to pieces.

Cyber Smoke (replaces Smoke)

Real Name: Tomas Vrbada

Race: Cyborg (formerly Human/Enenra)

Realm of Origin: Earthrealm

Home: Unknown location, Lin Kuei temple in China

Fighting Style: Lin Kuei-style Ninjutsu

Family: Unknown

Smoke and Sub-Zero would return to the Lin Kuei temple having come to learn the full truth of Scorpion's return, but another horror outside of Shao Kahn's tournament awaited them. Oniro, the Grand Master of the Lin Kuei, had begun the rumored Cyber Initiative, having the Lin Kuei's finest become cyborgs to enhance their strength, and he intended for Sub-Zero and Smoke to go through the process.

Both were captured and sent to the Doctor. However, the two friends managed to break free BARELY. As they ran for their lives, they were purused by Sektor and Cyrax. Unfortunately, Smoke was recaptured, converted first into a cyborg. His mind essentially reprogrammed and rewired to be loyal only to the Lin Kuei, Smoke now works with Sektor and Cyrax to track down Sub-Zero and kill him. If there is a piece of his humanity left, it is buried deep under the cybernetics that enhance his body now..

Intro: Cyber Smoke appears in gaseous form, then solidifies as he says "Safeties disabled. Combat mode engaged".

Outro: Cyber Smoke scoffs, then taps some commands on his arm module, before he disappears in a cloud of smoke.

Special Attacks

Invisibility: Smoke disappears while a puff of smoke helps him become invisible.

Smoke Away/Smoke Towards: Smoke turns into a cloud of smoke and dashes forwards or backwards.

Teleport: Smoke disappears, then reappears punching the opponent in the back and in front of them.

Smoke Cloud: Smoke throws a smoke projectile at his opponent. If it connects, they are teleported up into the air and closer to Smoke, where they are vulnerable to attack.

Shake: Smoke stands in place and surrounds himself with smoke, if a projectile touches him, Smoke will counter attack. This can be charged.

Stinky Cloud: Smoke dashes back, leaving a noxious cloud that can stun his opponent.

Play Dead: Smoke falls backwards, arms over his chest, as he disappears in a cloud of smoke.

Aggressor Mode

Enenra Wraith: Smoke focuses his "humanoid" form into a more gaseous state, his dash gaining range as well as his jumps gaining speed and range.

Fatalities

Teleport Decapitation: Smoke teleports at his opponent as a cloud, then focuses as he slices their head off clean from their shoulders.

Smoke Death: Smoke disappears into thin air, after which he hits his enemy in the face. He then tears off their arms and head before becoming visible once more.

Arenas

 * The Subway [Stage Fatality]


 * The Street [Stage Fatality]


 * The Bank


 * The Rooftops


 * The Balcony


 * The Soul Chamber [Stage Fatality]


 * The Bell Tower


 * The Bridge


 * The Graveyard


 * The Temple


 * The Waterfront


 * Hell [Stage Fatality]


 * The Pit III [Stage Fatality]


 * The Golden Desert


 * Wu Shi Academy


 * Lin Kuei Temple


 * Raiden's Sky Temple [Stage Fatality]


 * Mountain Hanger


 * NYPD Police Station


 * Warehouse


 * Shao Kahn's Throne Room


 * Temple of the Elder Gods


 * Reiko's War Room


 * Shao Kahn's Balcony [Stage Fatality]


 * Gateway Between the Realms


 * The Foundry [Stage Fatality]


 * Reptile's Lair [Stage Fatality]


 * Wu Shi Academy


 * Motaro's Lair