500 years ago, the shapeshifter Shang Tsung was banished from the Outworld to the
Mother Realm (Earth) for his crimes. There, with he aid of his pupil Goro, a hideous
half-human dragon, he was to atone for his crimes by unbalancing the furies of the realm,
allowing his master Shao Kahn and his minions to enter the dominion and rule forever.
He was defeated.
He returned to the Outworld a failure, facing execution at the hands of Shao Kahn, supreme
ruler of the Outworld, the Astral Planes of Shokan and the surrounding kingdoms. With th
apparent death of Goro, his fate seemed sealed. But Tsung told Kahn of his plan for
revenge, a plot so evil and twisted even Kahn was persuaded to grant him one final
opportunity to redeem himself. he clevery lured his adversaries to the bizarre Outworld
where they would face a new challenge - a tournament hosted by Shao Kahn himself.
Today, the Tournament begins... Again!
Liu Kang
Story: After winning back the Shaolin Tournament from Shang Tsung's twisted clutches and returning him to the Outworld in disgrace, Liu Kang returned to his temples. He discovered his sacred home in ruins, his Shaolin brothers lost in a vicious battle with a horde of Outworld warriors, a parting salvo from Tsung and his minions. now he travels into the dark realm to seek revenge...
Ending: With his Shaolin temple in ruins, Liu Kang journeys into the Outworld, enters Shao Kahn's tournament and unleashes a fury that does not end until the defeat of Shao Kahn. Liu Kang then returns to the seclusion of his Shaolin temple.
He pays his respects to his lost brothers and finally realizes that the events which have taken place were all fulfillment of his destiny.
Kung Lao
Story: A former Shaolin monk and member of the White Lotus Society, Kung Lao is the last descendant of the great Kung Lao who was defeated by Goro 500 years ago, allowing the tournament to fall into Shang Tsung's evil hands. Realizing the danger the Outworld menace poses to all Earth, he joins Liu kang in entering Shao Kahn's contest.
Ending: A former Shaolin Monk alongside Liu Kang, Kung Lao also grieves the loss of their Shaolin brothers. He realizes that his ultimate fate lies within the dark realm of the Outworld. He defeats his Outworld opponents until he emerges the supreme champion. With his strength and spirit in complete alignment he finally avenges the death of his great ancestor. Although his greatest challenges lie ahead...
Johnny Cage
Story: The world was shocked when martial arts movie star Johnny Cage disappeared from the set of his latest film. But in truth, he was following his former alli Liu Kang into the Outworld where he plans to compete in a twisted tournament in which lies the balance of Earth's existence - as well as a script for another blockbuster movie.
Ending: After disappearing from the set of his latest movie, Cage finally resurfaces. He used all his knowledge and experiences as a fighter to end the Outworld menace. Now heralded as a true hero, Cage receives the respect he rightfully deserves. He also gets his inspiration for the sequel to his blockbuster movie Mortal Kombat. MK II is released and quickly becomes the greatest motion picture event of all time. Cage realizes that MK III is inevitable.
Story: Shang Tsung's personal protector, reptile lurks in the shadows stopping all those who would do his master harm. His human form is believed to dosguise a horrific reptilian creature whose race was thought extinct millions of years ago. He enters the contest hoping to defeat all and protect his master.
Ending: Reptile has always loyally served as Shang Tsung's protector. While maintaining a very low profile in the first tournament he discovered Tsung's plot to force the remaining members of his near extinct race into slavery under Shao Kahn's rule. Reptile then devises a plan of his own. He enters the Outworld tournament, defeats Shao Kahn and turns against Shang Tsung, ending his master's scheme. Now his race can live on in their own peaceful existence.
Story: Thought to have been vanquished in the Shaolin Tournament, Sub-Zero mysteriously returns. It is believed this secretive member of the Lin Kuei, a legendary clan of Chinese "ninjas" has traveled into the Outworld to again attempt an assassination of Shang Tsung. To do so, he must fight his way through Shao Kahn's tournament.
Ending: When Sub-Zero failed to return from the Shaolin tournament and rumor of Shang Tsung's survival reached the Lin Kuei clan, they immediately sent another assassin to complete the task. This new warrior is actually the younger brother of the original Sub-Zero. He enters the outworld contest and accomplishes his task. He enters the outworld contest and accomplishes his task. He learns of Scorpion's foul vendetta against his brother but will never know why his life was spared. Perhaps a third tournament is in his future?
Story: After losing control of the Shaolin Tournament and returning to the Outworld in disgrace, the shapeshifter Shang Tsung promised his ruler, Shao Kahn, that he could still unbalance the furies and allow Kahn to take over the Earth. His plan was to lure the Earth warriors to compete in the Outworld, and then, win or lose, never to let them return. Convinced of his plan, Shao Kahn restored Tsung's youth.
Ending: Shang Tsung not only turns against and defeats both Kintaro and Shao Kahn, he also takes over their rule of the Outworld. With Shao Kahn's armies at his command, he finally unbalances the Furies, and weakens the dimensional gates between the Outworld and the Earth Realm. Along with his elite group of sorcerers he uses this weakness to march a never-ending horde of demons onto the earth and doom its inhabitants to eternal darkness. Have a nice day.
Story: Kitana's beauty hides her savage role as a personal assassin for Shao Kahn. Seen talking to an Earth realm warrior, her motives have come under suspicion by her twin sister Mileena, but, only Kitana knows her true intentions.
Ending: As a result of her years of work as an assassin, Kitana has learned many secrets, especially about her past. She discovers that Mileena is not her twin but a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung. She learns that her parents were former rulers of the Outworld overthrown by Shao Kahn. Determined to take back what is hers, she must defeat Kahn. She does so by entering the tournament. She reclaims her parents' castle and restores the Outworld to a realm of beauty.
Story: Major Jackson Briggs was leader of the U.S. Special Forces unit which Lt. Sonya Blade was a member. After receiving a signal from Lt. Blade, Jax embarks on a rescue mission, hoping to retrieve both Sonya and the elusive Kano, wanted criminal and leader of the Black Dragon organization. Sonya's trail leads him into the ghastly Outworld, where he believes both Sonya and Kano to be held prisoner.
Ending: Jax finds Sonya held captive alongside their arch enemy Kano. Her only chance of escape is by Jax entering Shao Kahn’s contest. With fierce determination he catches the Outworld Warriors off guard and Wins the Tournament bringing Shao Kahn’s rule to a crashing halt. During the Chaos that follows, Jax and Sonya escape through the dimensional gate from which they entered. Kano once again eludes capture but Jax and Sonya know they will cross paths with him in the future.
Mileena
Story: Serving as an assassin along with her twin sister Kitana, Mileena's dazzling appearance conceals her hideous intentions. At Shao Kahn's request, she is asked to watch for her twin's suspected dissension and must put a stop to it at any cost.
Ending: Once thought to be Kitana's twin sister, Mileena is actually a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung. With Shao Kahn's suspicions of Kitana's motives, Mileena seizes the opportunity to attack Kahn and his minions. Caught off guard, they are no match for Mileena's speed. She wins the tournament and together with her secret companion, Baraka, they rule the world as king and queen.
Baraka
Story: Baraka led the attack against Liu Kang's Shaolin temple. He belongs to a nomadic race of mutants living in the wastelands of the Outworld. His fighting skills and dreaded Blade Fury gained the attention of Shao Kahn who then recruited him into his army of destruction.
Ending: Known for his unpredictable actions and wild fits of anger, Baraka goes on a rampage. After defeating the earth warriors, he attacks Shang Tsung, Kintaro and finally Shao Kahn himself. After defeating Shao Kahn, Baraka's race of mutants rise from the wastelands and rebel against what is left of Kahn's army. They eventually win, and the Outworld comes under the rule of king Baraka.
Story: This reincarnated specter is back after learning of Sub-Zero's return. He again stalks the ninja warrior, following him into the dark realm of the Outworld where he continues his personal mission - to avenge the loss of his family at the hands of the Lin Kuei clan.
Ending: Upon learning of Sub-Zero's reappearance, Scorpion enters Shao Kahn's tournament. He witnesses Sub-Zero spare the life of an opponent and realises that this is not the same Sub-Zero who murdered him so long ago. He lets the ninja live and goes on to defeat the Outworlders in their unholy contest. With the defeat of Shao Kahn, he discovers a new purpose for his existence. He becomes the guardian of the new Sub-Zero to atone for murdering his older brother.
Story: Watching events unfold from high above, the mystic Rayden realizes the grim intentions of Shao Kahn. After warning the remaining warriors from the Shaolin Tournament, Rayden soon disappears. He is believed to have ventured into the Outworld alone.
Ending: Familiar with Shang Tsung's lies and Shao Kahn's brutality, Raiden accepts their challenge to compete in an Outworld tournament. He is well aware of their scheme to unbalance the furies and invade the earth realm. Raiden vows to use all his might to end their treachery. By winning the tournament, Raiden destroys Shao Kahn and all his minions. He also destroys the dimensional gates which would have been their passageway to the Earth realm.