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* TheCameo: Makes a brief appearance in VideoGame/MortalKombat1 as an opponent who can be fought in the final battle. He even [[SecretAIMoves comes with his harpoon gun!]]
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** He has no time for [[ComicBook/{{Invincible}} Omni-Man]] in ''1''. When Omni-Man offers a cure for Tarkat using Viltrum's technology, Baraka's response is to ask what strings would be attached to it.
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* KickTheSonOfABitch: Jax does this to [[AssholeVictim Hsu Hao]] up to ELEVEN. He totally humiliates the poor bastard by tearing out his only redeeming feature- [[DeathByIrony his cybernetic heart.]] [[AssholeVictim Hao]] dies a most [[CruelAndUnusualDeath painful death]] at the hands of this CigarChomper!

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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion I (Hanzo Hasashi)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot (Bi-Han)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKano Kano]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II/Scorpion II (Kuai Liang)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn/General Shao]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatQuanChi Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]

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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion I (Hanzo Hasashi)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot (Bi-Han)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKano Kano]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II/Scorpion II (Kuai Liang)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn/General Shao]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatQuanChi Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]Chi]]-]]]
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* CoolGuns: Gets a pretty sweet assault rifle/machine gun from the time of ''Deadly Alliance'' to ''vs. DCU'', which is strapped to his back. Appropriately, his main costume in ''DA'' and ''Armageddon'' comes complete with a BadassBandolier. ''MKX'' gives him the Heavy Weapons variation, which arms him with a rocket launcher and an [=SMG=]. In ''11'' he has a grenade launcher as part of his gear.
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* KickTheDog: He [[spoiler: horrifically burns/permanently cripples Kabal with his FireBreath]] in ''MK9's'' story mode, and mockingly states that humans are "less ugly when they burn".

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* KickTheDog: He [[spoiler: horrifically burns/permanently cripples Kabal with his FireBreath]] in ''MK9's'' ''[=MK9=]'s'' story mode, and mockingly states that humans are "less ugly when they burn".
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-> '''Other appearances''': ''VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (Sal Divita, cyborg), ''Ultimate VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (John Turk, human), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Ken Lally), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (cameo) (Andrew Bowen, English; Carlo Vázquez, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' (Creator/YuriLowenthal, English and face model; Creator/JoseAngelTorres (Latin American Spanish)

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-> '''Other appearances''': ''VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (Sal Divita, cyborg), ''Ultimate VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (John Turk, human), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Ken Lally), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (cameo) (Andrew Bowen, English; Carlo Vázquez, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' (Creator/YuriLowenthal, English and face model; Creator/JoseAngelTorres (Latin Creator/JoseAngelTorres, Latin American Spanish)
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* AndShowItToYou: [[spoiler:This is how Sindel killed her in ''[=MK9=]''.

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* ParentsAsPeople: He genuinely cares about his daughter, but due to his PTSD and paranoia, he has many difficulties being a dad. When asked by Past Jax if he did alright raising her, she says vaguely that he "did the best [he] could", which the former notes is not a ringing endorsement.



* TokenGoodTeammate: [[spoiler:In ''11'''s story mode, he joins Kronika's LegionOfDoom. Among all of Kronika's allies, his motive for a better AlternateTimeline is decidedly unselfish (to protect his daughter), if motivated by crippling despair and fear.]]

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* TokenGoodTeammate: [[spoiler:In ''11'''s story mode, he joins Kronika's LegionOfDoom. Among all of Kronika's allies, his motive for a better AlternateTimeline is decidedly (mostly) unselfish (to protect his daughter), if motivated by crippling despair and fear.]]
* TreacheryIsASpecialKindOfEvil: An interesting case in ''11'', in that [[spoiler:he essentially invokes this on ''himself''. During their MirrorMatch, Past Jax says he [[SympathyForTheDevil genuinely sympathises with the trauma his present self went through]], but [[FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse it doesn't change the fact]] that he betrayed his entire team, and even his ''own daughter'', to get the new timeline he wants, and Past Jax is [[FutureMeScaresMe appalled that any version of him would do that]].
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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion I (Hanzo Hasashi)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot (Bi-Han)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKano Kano]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II/Scorpion II (Kuai Liang)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn/General Shao]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShinnokAndQuanChi Shinnok and Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]

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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion I (Hanzo Hasashi)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot (Bi-Han)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKano Kano]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II/Scorpion II (Kuai Liang)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn/General Shao]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShinnokAndQuanChi Shinnok and [[Characters/MortalKombatQuanChi Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]
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** [[AvertedTrope Averted]] in 1, where Baraka, now on the side of good, finally gets his own chapter in the story mode, and generally wins more fights than he loses.
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**[[AvertedTrope Averted]] in 1, where Baraka, now on the side of good, finally gets his own chapter in the story mode, and generally wins more fights than he loses.

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* CurbStompCushion: In the final battle of ''Aftermath'', her Revenant self actually manages to hold her own against Sindel for a good 20 seconds before ultimately being stabbed and killed.



* StatuesqueStunner: As with many Edenians, she is quite tall (5'8" without the heels) and is able to stand toe to toe with many male characters. Being a DudeMagnet in ''11'' is proof of the "stunner" part. It helps that her face model, Alexis Gaube, has cheekbones [[JustForPun sharper than Jade's Razor-rangs]].

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* StatuesqueStunner: As with many Edenians, she is quite tall (5'8" without the heels) and is able to stand toe to toe with many male characters. Being a DudeMagnet in ''11'' is proof of the "stunner" part. It helps that her face model, Alexis Gaube, has cheekbones [[JustForPun sharper than Jade's Razor-rangs]].Razor-rangs.


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* VillainousCheekbones: As a Revenant, she retains her living self's high cheekbones courtesy of Alexis Gaube.
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* TheGhost: One of the intro dialogues from ''[=MK1=]'' mentions that Jade is a Countess in the New Era, with Liu Kang advising Kitana to keep her close.
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* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Alongside Stryker, Sindel and Nightwolf, Smoke makes no appearance in the story of ''11'' despite still being a Revenant. Dialogue between Nightwolf and Sub-Zero imply he was among the casualties of Raiden's war against the Netherrealm, but dialogue between Sub-Zero and Noob Saibot has the latter claim that Smoke still remains in the Netherrealm.

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* AdaptationalHeroism: This version of Baraka is the first to immediately side with the heroes as opposed to previous versions that were simply violent muscle for Shao Kahn.
* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Baraka is notably a lot kinder than in his previous iterations, at times even getting along with other kombatants and expressing concern that they catch his disease or that he'll lose control while sparring in some pre-fight intros.
* AdaptationalUgliness: While previous timeline Tarkatans were never especially pretty, possessing gaping maws full of uneven needle like teeth, the nature of their condition being a ''disease'' in the New Era worsens their appearance significantly. The bone spikes growing from their skin are now uneven and asymetrical, and visibly gouges wounds and leaves unpleasant sores as it erupts from their flesh, while their unnaturally long teeth similarly rips in their mouths, appearing to tear the skin around their cheeks as their jaws are forced apart. The existence of New Era Tarkatans is ''unnatural'', and it shows in how painfully their affliction twists and contorts their bodies.
* AdaptationSpeciesChange: Because Tarkatans are now people infected with a deadly, disfiguring disease, rather than a separate race unto themselves, he was born as a full-blooded Edenian, rather than being born a full Tarkatan.
* BadassBoast: Delivers one to General Shao in one of their pre-fight intros:
-->'''General Shao:''' You were a soldier, but now, you're just a beast.\\
'''Baraka:''' And I've never been more dangerous, General!
* BladeBelowTheShoulder: As with previous timelines Baraka fights primarily with his Tarkatan arm blades, long bony growths that emerge from his forearms. In an especially visceral twist, these ones constantly break and immediately regrow as he uses them.
* BodyHorror: His fang-laced NightmareFace and body spikes are a product of the horrific Tarkat virus.
* CommonalityConnection: In his pre-fight interactions with Smoke and Reptile, he empathizes with the loss of their families, a tragedy he too experienced. In the story, this actually makes him spare and befriend Reptile due to him acknowledging that he would've done the same thing had his family been threatened like Syzoth's had.
* CursedWithAwesome: While the Tarkat disease takes a horrible toll on his body, he does get a few perks that help him out in combat, namely enhanced strength and his signature arm blades. He also considers the fact that Vaeternians won't try to consume his blood to be one of the few positives of Tarkat.
* ADayInTheLimelight: He is the focus character of Chapter 5, "Weird Science".
* DeadpanSnarker: Mostly in pre-fight intros, but Baraka does show a sardonic side from time to time.
-->'''Shang Tsung:''' Shall I end your misery?\\
'''Baraka:''' By dying? Be my guest.
* DeathSeeker: Given that [[YourDaysAreNumbered Tarkat is a fatal disease]] and it can cause bouts of uncontrollable insanity, Baraka isn't idealistic about living long enough to be cured of it. He's longing for death to come for him, either as an end result of his disease or by someone else's hand, so that he would be reunited with his family.
* DisabledInTheAdaptation: While a full-blooded Tarkatan in the previous timelines, here Baraka was infected with Tarkat long before the story begins.
* EveryoneHasStandards: He is adamant that his disease is a terrible fate for anyone to have. However, when Nitara asks him to kidnap other outworlders for Vaeternus to breed, he flat out tells her that it is a fate worse than having Tarkat (he said the same about Havik's chaos). For him to say that means it must be pretty awful.
* FaceOfAThug: He seems to be the same hideous and savage Baraka of previous timelines, but quickly proves to be a noble and compassionate warrior.
* FateWorseThanDeath: He considers being afflicted with Tarkat to be this. Enough so that he tells Geras he would have preferred Liu Kang simply erase him from the timeline to catching Tarkat.
* ForWantOfANail: Instead of a ravenous Tarkatan, Baraka is here a citizen of Outworld who, along with others, was afflicted with the Tarkat disease, giving him the same grotesque features as the Tarkatans from previous timelines.
* GoodIsNotSoft: He fights alongside the heroes to better the Tarkatans' lives, but he's still a brutal fighter who won't hesitate to slice his opponents to ribbons, or indeed ''[[HorrorHunger eat them]]''.
* HumanResources: On the receiving end of it in this timeline. [[spoiler:Shang Tsung's anti-Tarkat serum uses his bone marrow as a base.]]
* HiddenDepths: Pre-fight intros with Tanya, Shao and Reiko reveal that before his Tarkat infection, he was both a decorated tribune of the esteemed Daybreak Legion and a successful merchant after he left the military.
* ImAHumanitarian: Given that this version of Baraka used to be fully Edenian, this trope applies to him here more than it had in past games. One of his fatalities has him string the opponent up over a fire to roast and share with other victims of Tarkat, with Baraka tearing off and eating one of their legs.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: While short-tempered and sporting an [[YourDaysAreNumbered understandably]] cynical outlook, Baraka is a good person at heart, proving willing to help the Earthrealm heroes despite a bad first impression.
* TheMourningAfter: Tarkat disease killed his wife and children, something which still affects Baraka to this day.
* NotSoAboveItAll: He's usually quite dour or brooding in his pre-fight interactions. However, when Johnny Cage tries to claim he had a shot with Kitana, Baraka responds by laughing at the idea.
* RageAgainstTheHeavens: In his interactions with Liu Kang and Geras, it's revealed he holds Liu Kang responsible for allowing Tarkat to exist and is understandably angry that he isn't able to be cured.
* RetiredBadass: Pre-fight intros reveal that he was a decorated tribune in the Daybreak Legion, a group which Reiko expresses envy of for taking glory. While he admits that those days are past him and is afflicted with Tarkat, he is willing to teach others their tactics as well as putting his military skills (and [[CursedWithAwesome his new Tarkatan abilities]]) to good use when pushed.
* WasOnceAMan: When identifying his race, Baraka says that he ''was'' an Edenian before Tarkat took it's hold on him.
* YourDaysAreNumbered: Baraka is fully aware that he'll likely die by his disease very soon. Even though the chance of a cure for Tarkat being created is much higher now that [[spoiler:Mileena is Empress]], he doubts it will be made before the virus takes him.
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* AdaptationalHeroism: This version of Baraka is the first to immediately side with the heroes as opposed to previous versions that were simply violent muscle for Shao Kahn.
* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Baraka is notably a lot kinder than in his previous iterations, at times even getting along with other kombatants and expressing concern that they catch his disease or that he'll lose control while sparring in some pre-fight intros.
* AdaptationalUgliness: While previous timeline Tarkatans were never especially pretty, possessing gaping maws full of uneven needle like teeth, the nature of their condition being a ''disease'' in the New Era worsens their appearance significantly. The bone spikes growing from their skin are now uneven and asymetrical, and visibly gouges wounds and leaves unpleasant sores as it erupts from their flesh, while their unnaturally long teeth similarly rips in their mouths, appearing to tear the skin around their cheeks as their jaws are forced apart. The existence of New Era Tarkatans is ''unnatural'', and it shows in how painfully their affliction twists and contorts their bodies.
* AdaptationSpeciesChange: Because Tarkatans are now people infected with a deadly, disfiguring disease, rather than a separate race unto themselves, he was born as a full-blooded Edenian, rather than being born a full Tarkatan.
* BadassBoast: Delivers one to General Shao in one of their pre-fight intros:
-->'''General Shao:''' You were a soldier, but now, you're just a beast.\\
'''Baraka:''' And I've never been more dangerous, General!
* BladeBelowTheShoulder: As with previous timelines Baraka fights primarily with his Tarkatan arm blades, long bony growths that emerge from his forearms. In an especially visceral twist, these ones constantly break and immediately regrow as he uses them.
* BodyHorror: His fang-laced NightmareFace and body spikes are a product of the horrific Tarkat virus.
* CommonalityConnection: In his pre-fight interactions with Smoke and Reptile, he empathizes with the loss of their families, a tragedy he too experienced. In the story, this actually makes him spare and befriend Reptile due to him acknowledging that he would've done the same thing had his family been threatened like Syzoth's had.
* CursedWithAwesome: While the Tarkat disease takes a horrible toll on his body, he does get a few perks that help him out in combat, namely enhanced strength and his signature arm blades. He also considers the fact that Vaeternians won't try to consume his blood to be one of the few positives of Tarkat.
* ADayInTheLimelight: He is the focus character of Chapter 5, "Weird Science".
* DeadpanSnarker: Mostly in pre-fight intros, but Baraka does show a sardonic side from time to time.
-->'''Shang Tsung:''' Shall I end your misery?\\
'''Baraka:''' By dying? Be my guest.
* DeathSeeker: Given that [[YourDaysAreNumbered Tarkat is a fatal disease]] and it can cause bouts of uncontrollable insanity, Baraka isn't idealistic about living long enough to be cured of it. He's longing for death to come for him, either as an end result of his disease or by someone else's hand, so that he would be reunited with his family.
* DisabledInTheAdaptation: While a full-blooded Tarkatan in the previous timelines, here Baraka was infected with Tarkat long before the story begins.
* EveryoneHasStandards: He is adamant that his disease is a terrible fate for anyone to have. However, when Nitara asks him to kidnap other outworlders for Vaeternus to breed, he flat out tells her that it is a fate worse than having Tarkat (he said the same about Havik's chaos). For him to say that means it must be pretty awful.
* FaceOfAThug: He seems to be the same hideous and savage Baraka of previous timelines, but quickly proves to be a noble and compassionate warrior.
* FateWorseThanDeath: He considers being afflicted with Tarkat to be this. Enough so that he tells Geras he would have preferred Liu Kang simply erase him from the timeline to catching Tarkat.
* ForWantOfANail: Instead of a ravenous Tarkatan, Baraka is here a citizen of Outworld who, along with others, was afflicted with the Tarkat disease, giving him the same grotesque features as the Tarkatans from previous timelines.
* GoodIsNotSoft: He fights alongside the heroes to better the Tarkatans' lives, but he's still a brutal fighter who won't hesitate to slice his opponents to ribbons, or indeed ''[[HorrorHunger eat them]]''.
* HumanResources: On the receiving end of it in this timeline. [[spoiler:Shang Tsung's anti-Tarkat serum uses his bone marrow as a base.]]
* HiddenDepths: Pre-fight intros with Tanya, Shao and Reiko reveal that before his Tarkat infection, he was both a decorated tribune of the esteemed Daybreak Legion and a successful merchant after he left the military.
* ImAHumanitarian: Given that this version of Baraka used to be fully Edenian, this trope applies to him here more than it had in past games. One of his fatalities has him string the opponent up over a fire to roast and share with other victims of Tarkat, with Baraka tearing off and eating one of their legs.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: While short-tempered and sporting an [[YourDaysAreNumbered understandably]] cynical outlook, Baraka is a good person at heart, proving willing to help the Earthrealm heroes despite a bad first impression.
* TheMourningAfter: Tarkat disease killed his wife and children, something which still affects Baraka to this day.
* NotSoAboveItAll: He's usually quite dour or brooding in his pre-fight interactions. However, when Johnny Cage tries to claim he had a shot with Kitana, Baraka responds by laughing at the idea.
* RageAgainstTheHeavens: In his interactions with Liu Kang and Geras, it's revealed he holds Liu Kang responsible for allowing Tarkat to exist and is understandably angry that he isn't able to be cured.
* RetiredBadass: Pre-fight intros reveal that he was a decorated tribune in the Daybreak Legion, a group which Reiko expresses envy of for taking glory. While he admits that those days are past him and is afflicted with Tarkat, he is willing to teach others their tactics as well as putting his military skills (and [[CursedWithAwesome his new Tarkatan abilities]]) to good use when pushed.
* WasOnceAMan: When identifying his race, Baraka says that he ''was'' an Edenian before Tarkat took it's hold on him.
* YourDaysAreNumbered: Baraka is fully aware that he'll likely die by his disease very soon. Even though the chance of a cure for Tarkat being created is much higher now that [[spoiler:Mileena is Empress]], he doubts it will be made before the virus takes him.
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* AdaptationalRelationshipOverhaul: Liu Kang and Kung Lao are typically best friends and fellow Shoalin Monks. This timeline reimagines them as mentor and student, with Raiden taking Kang's role as Lao's friend and fellow monk.
* AdaptationalWimp: This Kung Lao so far lacks the teleportation powers the one from the original timeline had.
* AntiMentor: [[spoiler:In Lao's tower ending, he becomes Shujinko's teacher at the Wu Shi Academy. Despite Raiden's concerns that Lao alone is not an adequate teacher, Lao insists on being Shujinko's sole teacher; Raiden's warnings are validated as Lao's inability to teach Shujinko humility and patience -- traits Lao is greatly lacking in himself -- results in the young man becoming a danger to the realms. After Shujinko's memories are erased and his powers removed, a much more humble and cooperative Lao begins his student's tutelage anew with Raiden to aid him]].
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: Severely downplayed compared to his most popular characterization, but between him and Raiden, he obviously loves to show off his skills.
* ADayInTheLimelight: Kung Lao is the focus of the first chapter.
* BadassBoast: He gives one off in his story mode chapter towards Bi-Han:
-->'''Sub-Zero:''' I've had enough of you.\\
'''Kung Lao:''' Then go, before I put you down!
* BigEater: Kung Lao has a large appetite, as shown after he and Raiden finish eating a meal at Madam Bo's teahouse and Raiden suggests that the food that Kung Lao ordered makes up most of the bill, with Kung Lao burping immediately afterwards. Later during dinner at Outworld, Kung Lao is seen eating without slowing down and with poor table manners. Johnny's pre-intro fight with Nitara also reveals that Kung Lao doesn't hold back when eating at Madam Bo's.
-->'''Raiden:''' (Looking at the bill for their meal) You were hungry.\\
'''Kung Lao:''' *Burp* Ohhh…
* BrokenWinLossStreak: Every time Raiden and Kung Lao fought in the past, Lao always won. In Raiden's chapter, he wins for the first time.
* EveryoneHasStandards: Despite Kung Lao's [[ArrogantKungFuGuy arrogant attitude]], he keeps his language very clean; he's aghast when Johnny throws out a "[[Film/{{Aliens}} you bitch]]" when the heroes confront Shang Tsung.
* FriendlyRivalry: He and Raiden's chapter begins with a friendly competition to see who can finish their farm work for the day first. This competitiveness is also applied in their martial arts training.
* {{Gasshole}}: Belches conspicuously both after the dinner at Madam Bo's and during the feast in Outworld. Kenshi, Reiko and Shao were unlucky enough to sit right next to him at the table during the latter.
* HumblePie: [[spoiler:Kung Lao's Tower ending humbles him greatly, as he realizes that Shujinko's fall to evil was due to Kung Lao's failure to teach him humility.]]
* IconicAttributeAdoptionMoment: His chapter shows how he got the idea of his WeaponizedHeadgear, after throwing his straw hat at Sub-Zero, to little effect, then throws a nearby chakram at him, which works a lot better. After defeating the cryomancer, he looks at his hat and the chakram and is clearly inspired. He later shows off his new weaponized hat to Raiden at the Wu Shi temple.
* InSpiteOfANail: Still seen as AlwaysSecondBest, this time in comparison to Raiden instead of Liu Kang.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Kung Lao may be a glory-seeking, self-promoting, ill-mannered young man, but when the chips are down, he's always ready to do the right thing, such as defending Madam Bo from the Lin Kuei or accepting Raiden as Earthrealm's champion and being sincerely happy for his friend.
* MyGreatestFailure: After the events of the ''1'''s story, [[spoiler:Kung Lao was inducted into the ranks of the Shaolin Masters to teach the next generation of warrior monks, among the first of which was a young Shujinko who he regarded as his most promising student. Unfortunately, Kung Lao neglected to instil proper martial ethics or morality alongside physical skills and Shujinko, never having learned any humility, turned on Earthrealm in an act of narcissistic egomania. While quickly subdued, Kung Lao regards Shujinko's fall as his personal failing and a [[ArrogantKungFuGuy dark reflection of his own ego]], causing him to take a much humbler and cooperative stance to teaching alongside Raiden going forward.]]
* SoreLoser[=/=]GracefulLoser: In some pre-kombat dialogues, he claims that Raiden got lucky in their fight (e.g. when fighting Nitara), in others, he admits that the better man won (e.g. when fighting Liu Kang).
* TooHungryToBePolite: Kung Lao is a messy and loud eater, which no one bats an eye to in Fengjian. But when he eats just as wildly at a more formal dinner hosted in Outworld, Shao and Reiko stare at him with a mix of judgement and disbelief.
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* AdaptationalRelationshipOverhaul: Liu Kang and Kung Lao are typically best friends and fellow Shoalin Monks. This timeline reimagines them as mentor and student, with Raiden taking Kang's role as Lao's friend and fellow monk.
* AdaptationalWimp: This Kung Lao so far lacks the teleportation powers the one from the original timeline had.
* AntiMentor: [[spoiler:In Lao's tower ending, he becomes Shujinko's teacher at the Wu Shi Academy. Despite Raiden's concerns that Lao alone is not an adequate teacher, Lao insists on being Shujinko's sole teacher; Raiden's warnings are validated as Lao's inability to teach Shujinko humility and patience -- traits Lao is greatly lacking in himself -- results in the young man becoming a danger to the realms. After Shujinko's memories are erased and his powers removed, a much more humble and cooperative Lao begins his student's tutelage anew with Raiden to aid him]].
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: Severely downplayed compared to his most popular characterization, but between him and Raiden, he obviously loves to show off his skills.
* ADayInTheLimelight: Kung Lao is the focus of the first chapter.
* BadassBoast: He gives one off in his story mode chapter towards Bi-Han:
-->'''Sub-Zero:''' I've had enough of you.\\
'''Kung Lao:''' Then go, before I put you down!
* BigEater: Kung Lao has a large appetite, as shown after he and Raiden finish eating a meal at Madam Bo's teahouse and Raiden suggests that the food that Kung Lao ordered makes up most of the bill, with Kung Lao burping immediately afterwards. Later during dinner at Outworld, Kung Lao is seen eating without slowing down and with poor table manners. Johnny's pre-intro fight with Nitara also reveals that Kung Lao doesn't hold back when eating at Madam Bo's.
-->'''Raiden:''' (Looking at the bill for their meal) You were hungry.\\
'''Kung Lao:''' *Burp* Ohhh…
* BrokenWinLossStreak: Every time Raiden and Kung Lao fought in the past, Lao always won. In Raiden's chapter, he wins for the first time.
* EveryoneHasStandards: Despite Kung Lao's [[ArrogantKungFuGuy arrogant attitude]], he keeps his language very clean; he's aghast when Johnny throws out a "[[Film/{{Aliens}} you bitch]]" when the heroes confront Shang Tsung.
* FriendlyRivalry: He and Raiden's chapter begins with a friendly competition to see who can finish their farm work for the day first. This competitiveness is also applied in their martial arts training.
* {{Gasshole}}: Belches conspicuously both after the dinner at Madam Bo's and during the feast in Outworld. Kenshi, Reiko and Shao were unlucky enough to sit right next to him at the table during the latter.
* HumblePie: [[spoiler:Kung Lao's Tower ending humbles him greatly, as he realizes that Shujinko's fall to evil was due to Kung Lao's failure to teach him humility.]]
* IconicAttributeAdoptionMoment: His chapter shows how he got the idea of his WeaponizedHeadgear, after throwing his straw hat at Sub-Zero, to little effect, then throws a nearby chakram at him, which works a lot better. After defeating the cryomancer, he looks at his hat and the chakram and is clearly inspired. He later shows off his new weaponized hat to Raiden at the Wu Shi temple.
* InSpiteOfANail: Still seen as AlwaysSecondBest, this time in comparison to Raiden instead of Liu Kang.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Kung Lao may be a glory-seeking, self-promoting, ill-mannered young man, but when the chips are down, he's always ready to do the right thing, such as defending Madam Bo from the Lin Kuei or accepting Raiden as Earthrealm's champion and being sincerely happy for his friend.
* MyGreatestFailure: After the events of the ''1'''s story, [[spoiler:Kung Lao was inducted into the ranks of the Shaolin Masters to teach the next generation of warrior monks, among the first of which was a young Shujinko who he regarded as his most promising student. Unfortunately, Kung Lao neglected to instil proper martial ethics or morality alongside physical skills and Shujinko, never having learned any humility, turned on Earthrealm in an act of narcissistic egomania. While quickly subdued, Kung Lao regards Shujinko's fall as his personal failing and a [[ArrogantKungFuGuy dark reflection of his own ego]], causing him to take a much humbler and cooperative stance to teaching alongside Raiden going forward.]]
* SoreLoser[=/=]GracefulLoser: In some pre-kombat dialogues, he claims that Raiden got lucky in their fight (e.g. when fighting Nitara), in others, he admits that the better man won (e.g. when fighting Liu Kang).
* TooHungryToBePolite: Kung Lao is a messy and loud eater, which no one bats an eye to in Fengjian. But when he eats just as wildly at a more formal dinner hosted in Outworld, Shao and Reiko stare at him with a mix of judgement and disbelief.
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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: He isn't related to Kuai Liang or Bi-Han by blood, being adopted by the previous Grandmaster after the Lin Kuei accidentally slaughtered his family. Bi-Han, being a {{Jerkass}}, makes no secret of his disdain towards him for this.
* BroughtDownToBadass: His bio established him not being [[SuperSmoke an enenra]] given human form, but rather an ordinary human coming from a hunting family, lacking the innate supernatural powers found within the Lin Kuei. However, he still possesses his signature smoke-based powers, but [[TalentVsTraining as a result of him training in and mastering "practical magic"]].
* CommonalityConnection: In his intros, Smoke empathizes with Baraka, Syzoth, and Reiko over the fact that they've all lost their families, though only the former two appreciate it.
* CrisisOfFaith: In one of his intro dialogues with Tanya, he claims that he lost faith in deities when his family was slaughtered. This seems to be turning around, however, as he shows interest in learning about Deliah and Argus from her in another intro.
* DeviousDaggers: His main weapon of choice is a karambit, a curved knife fitting for a stealthy warrior like himself.
* DorkKnight:
** He's a skilled and valiant warrior of the Lin Kuei, but he's also inexperienced, emotionally open and unerringly polite and deferential to everybody. He's also prone to making cheesy one-liners in a bid to sound intimidating... which usually doesn't work.
--->'''Smoke:''' The Empress of Outworld faces the King of Smoke!\\
'''Sindel:''' "The King of Smoke"?! (''laughs'')
** If his intros with Johnny Cage are any indication, he's ''ecstatic'' at the idea of being in a film with him.
* ForWantOfANail: He's remade as ''not'' being [[HumanoidAbomination a smoke-based enenra in human form]], but rather a young orphan who was taken in by the Lin Kuei as their adopted brother [[spoiler:and eventually helps Scorpion form the Shirai Ryu]].
* HappilyAdopted: Smoke's love and loyalty for his adoptive family is undeniable.
* HighlyVisibleNinja: An [[AvertedTrope aversion]] worth noting given this franchise's rather liberal history with the concept of a "ninja"; unlike Sub-Zero and Scorpion who wear brightly colored uniforms, fight with extremly flashy magical abilities, and typically only remain stealthy for as long as it takes to get into a good position to ambush their opponent, Smoke operates and plays much more like an actual stealth operative. To whit;
** His uniform, while ornate, is in shades of muted greys and blacks to help him better blend into dark environments.
** He can't use traditional Lin-Kuei magical techniques and so gets by on "practical magic" that manifests in his ability to manipulate smoke to form obscuring clouds and misdirect his opponents along with his natural speed, strength, and his smoke bombs and karambit knife.
** In gameplay his moveset is much less directly confrontational than his Lin-Kuei compatriots, focused more on outmaneuvering and confusing the opponent with potent mix-ups, off-screen teleports, and dizzyingly fast combos that he can cancel out of should things get hairy.
* KungFuWizard: Smoke uses "practical magic" to create his smoke-based powers and is an accomplished martial artist as well.
* LamePunReaction: Has a bad one against a pun made by ''Shang Tsung'', of all people:
--->'''Shang Tsung:''' Today your life goes up in smoke.\\
'''Smoke:''' Ugh, and people think you're clever?
* NiceGuy: Despite projecting a thuggish demeanor when he first appears, Smoke's actual personality is that of a polite and friendly man who gets along well with most of the other kombatants.
* NiceMeanAndInBetween: The "nice" among himself, [[{{Jerkass}} Sub-Zero]] and [[TheStoic Scorpion]]; unlike his brothers, Smoke is a sweet-natured, rather dorky young man who is both affable and tremendously likable.
* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Although Czech by birth and raised with a Chinese family, Smoke speaks in a slightly formal, but distinctly American accent.
* PrematurelyGrayHaired: Despite being quite young, Smoke's hair is silvery-gray.
* RevisitingTheRoots: After spending previous games as either a cyborg or a revenant, he's finally back to being a human member of the Lin Kuei.
* {{Sidekick}}: Smoke is essentially this to Kuai Liang/Scorpion, sticking by his side due to being treated with brotherly love and respect. Johnny Cage even describes Smoke as having "the wholesome sidekick thing" down to a tee.
* ThisIsUnforgivable: Multiple intro dialogues reveal that Liu Kang [[spoiler:deliberately engineered Smoke's family being murdered so he could become a Lin Kuei and a valuable asset to Earthrealm's defense.]] Smoke is naturally embittered and claims that he might not ever forgive Liu Kang for it.
* UndyingLoyalty: Remains steadfastly loyal to Kuai Liang, who treats him like family despite not being related by blood. [[spoiler: Small wonder, when Bi-Han reveals his betrayal, that Smoke joins Kuai Liang in defecting from the Lin Kuei to form the Shirai Ryu.]]
-->'''Scorpion:''' Bi-Han owed you his respect.\\
'''Smoke:''' That I earned yours is what matters.
* WouldHarmASenior: Subverted; when he first appears, Smoke plays the role of an extortionist willing to physically assault Madam Bo for refusing to pay protection money, but in reality, the entire scenario was fake and Madam Bo was in on it, meaning she was never in actual danger from Smoke.
* YouRemindMeOfX: In one of their intros, Smoke tells Li Mei that her tough as nails attitude reminds him of his mother.
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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: He isn't related to Kuai Liang or Bi-Han by blood, being adopted by the previous Grandmaster after the Lin Kuei accidentally slaughtered his family. Bi-Han, being a {{Jerkass}}, makes no secret of his disdain towards him for this.
* BroughtDownToBadass: His bio established him not being [[SuperSmoke an enenra]] given human form, but rather an ordinary human coming from a hunting family, lacking the innate supernatural powers found within the Lin Kuei. However, he still possesses his signature smoke-based powers, but [[TalentVsTraining as a result of him training in and mastering "practical magic"]].
* CommonalityConnection: In his intros, Smoke empathizes with Baraka, Syzoth, and Reiko over the fact that they've all lost their families, though only the former two appreciate it.
* CrisisOfFaith: In one of his intro dialogues with Tanya, he claims that he lost faith in deities when his family was slaughtered. This seems to be turning around, however, as he shows interest in learning about Deliah and Argus from her in another intro.
* DeviousDaggers: His main weapon of choice is a karambit, a curved knife fitting for a stealthy warrior like himself.
* DorkKnight:
** He's a skilled and valiant warrior of the Lin Kuei, but he's also inexperienced, emotionally open and unerringly polite and deferential to everybody. He's also prone to making cheesy one-liners in a bid to sound intimidating... which usually doesn't work.
--->'''Smoke:''' The Empress of Outworld faces the King of Smoke!\\
'''Sindel:''' "The King of Smoke"?! (''laughs'')
** If his intros with Johnny Cage are any indication, he's ''ecstatic'' at the idea of being in a film with him.
* ForWantOfANail: He's remade as ''not'' being [[HumanoidAbomination a smoke-based enenra in human form]], but rather a young orphan who was taken in by the Lin Kuei as their adopted brother [[spoiler:and eventually helps Scorpion form the Shirai Ryu]].
* HappilyAdopted: Smoke's love and loyalty for his adoptive family is undeniable.
* HighlyVisibleNinja: An [[AvertedTrope aversion]] worth noting given this franchise's rather liberal history with the concept of a "ninja"; unlike Sub-Zero and Scorpion who wear brightly colored uniforms, fight with extremly flashy magical abilities, and typically only remain stealthy for as long as it takes to get into a good position to ambush their opponent, Smoke operates and plays much more like an actual stealth operative. To whit;
** His uniform, while ornate, is in shades of muted greys and blacks to help him better blend into dark environments.
** He can't use traditional Lin-Kuei magical techniques and so gets by on "practical magic" that manifests in his ability to manipulate smoke to form obscuring clouds and misdirect his opponents along with his natural speed, strength, and his smoke bombs and karambit knife.
** In gameplay his moveset is much less directly confrontational than his Lin-Kuei compatriots, focused more on outmaneuvering and confusing the opponent with potent mix-ups, off-screen teleports, and dizzyingly fast combos that he can cancel out of should things get hairy.
* KungFuWizard: Smoke uses "practical magic" to create his smoke-based powers and is an accomplished martial artist as well.
* LamePunReaction: Has a bad one against a pun made by ''Shang Tsung'', of all people:
--->'''Shang Tsung:''' Today your life goes up in smoke.\\
'''Smoke:''' Ugh, and people think you're clever?
* NiceGuy: Despite projecting a thuggish demeanor when he first appears, Smoke's actual personality is that of a polite and friendly man who gets along well with most of the other kombatants.
* NiceMeanAndInBetween: The "nice" among himself, [[{{Jerkass}} Sub-Zero]] and [[TheStoic Scorpion]]; unlike his brothers, Smoke is a sweet-natured, rather dorky young man who is both affable and tremendously likable.
* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Although Czech by birth and raised with a Chinese family, Smoke speaks in a slightly formal, but distinctly American accent.
* PrematurelyGrayHaired: Despite being quite young, Smoke's hair is silvery-gray.
* RevisitingTheRoots: After spending previous games as either a cyborg or a revenant, he's finally back to being a human member of the Lin Kuei.
* {{Sidekick}}: Smoke is essentially this to Kuai Liang/Scorpion, sticking by his side due to being treated with brotherly love and respect. Johnny Cage even describes Smoke as having "the wholesome sidekick thing" down to a tee.
* ThisIsUnforgivable: Multiple intro dialogues reveal that Liu Kang [[spoiler:deliberately engineered Smoke's family being murdered so he could become a Lin Kuei and a valuable asset to Earthrealm's defense.]] Smoke is naturally embittered and claims that he might not ever forgive Liu Kang for it.
* UndyingLoyalty: Remains steadfastly loyal to Kuai Liang, who treats him like family despite not being related by blood. [[spoiler: Small wonder, when Bi-Han reveals his betrayal, that Smoke joins Kuai Liang in defecting from the Lin Kuei to form the Shirai Ryu.]]
-->'''Scorpion:''' Bi-Han owed you his respect.\\
'''Smoke:''' That I earned yours is what matters.
* WouldHarmASenior: Subverted; when he first appears, Smoke plays the role of an extortionist willing to physically assault Madam Bo for refusing to pay protection money, but in reality, the entire scenario was fake and Madam Bo was in on it, meaning she was never in actual danger from Smoke.
* YouRemindMeOfX: In one of their intros, Smoke tells Li Mei that her tough as nails attitude reminds him of his mother.
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-> '''Other appearances''': ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 Mortal Kombat Trilogy]]'' (Richard Divizio), ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Mortal Kombat Gold]]'' (Richard Divizio), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'' (Ryan Rosenberg), ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombatVsDCUniverse'' (Dan Washington), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Bob Carter), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (cameo) (Greg Eagles, English; Creator/GerardoVasquez, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' (Creator/SteveBlum, English; Carlos del Campo, Latin American Spanish)

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-> '''Other appearances''': ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat3 Mortal Kombat Trilogy]]'' (Richard Divizio), ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Mortal Kombat Gold]]'' (Richard Divizio), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'' (Ryan Rosenberg), ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombatVsDCUniverse'' (Dan Washington), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Bob Carter), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (cameo) (Greg Eagles, English; Creator/GerardoVasquez, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' (Creator/SteveBlum, English; Carlos del Campo, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' (Creator/SteveBlum, English; Carlos del Campo, Latin American Spanish)



->In the new era set in ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'', Baraka's origins have changed: Baraka was a decorated tribune in the Outworld army, and he managed to become a wealthy merchant, providing for himself and his family to have a happy and fulfilled life. But the harmony was not meant to last: a deadly disease, Tarkat, started ravaging the realm and its people, among them Baraka's wife and children and later himself. They were all banished into a colony where the other afflicted were exiled to by the order of Empress Sindel. There, the illness has claimed the lives of his cherished family, making the grieving husband and father long for death to come. But his leadership and warfare skills made him a natural leader for the other infected and now, Baraka has enough reason to keep living until he is finally reunited with his loved ones.




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* AdaptationalHeroism: This version of Baraka is the first to immediately side with the heroes as opposed to previous versions that were simply violent muscle for Shao Kahn.
* AdaptationalNiceGuy: Baraka is notably a lot kinder than in his previous iterations, at times even getting along with other kombatants and expressing concern that they catch his disease or that he'll lose control while sparring in some pre-fight intros.
* AdaptationalUgliness: While previous timeline Tarkatans were never especially pretty, possessing gaping maws full of uneven needle like teeth, the nature of their condition being a ''disease'' in the New Era worsens their appearance significantly. The bone spikes growing from their skin are now uneven and asymetrical, and visibly gouges wounds and leaves unpleasant sores as it erupts from their flesh, while their unnaturally long teeth similarly rips in their mouths, appearing to tear the skin around their cheeks as their jaws are forced apart. The existence of New Era Tarkatans is ''unnatural'', and it shows in how painfully their affliction twists and contorts their bodies.
* AdaptationSpeciesChange: Because Tarkatans are now people infected with a deadly, disfiguring disease, rather than a separate race unto themselves, he was born as a full-blooded Edenian, rather than being born a full Tarkatan.
* BadassBoast: Delivers one to General Shao in one of their pre-fight intros:
-->'''General Shao:''' You were a soldier, but now, you're just a beast.\\
'''Baraka:''' And I've never been more dangerous, General!
* BladeBelowTheShoulder: As with previous timelines Baraka fights primarily with his Tarkatan arm blades, long bony growths that emerge from his forearms. In an especially visceral twist, these ones constantly break and immediately regrow as he uses them.
* BodyHorror: His fang-laced NightmareFace and body spikes are a product of the horrific Tarkat virus.
* CommonalityConnection: In his pre-fight interactions with Smoke and Reptile, he empathizes with the loss of their families, a tragedy he too experienced. In the story, this actually makes him spare and befriend Reptile due to him acknowledging that he would've done the same thing had his family been threatened like Syzoth's had.
* CursedWithAwesome: While the Tarkat disease takes a horrible toll on his body, he does get a few perks that help him out in combat, namely enhanced strength and his signature arm blades. He also considers the fact that Vaeternians won't try to consume his blood to be one of the few positives of Tarkat.
* ADayInTheLimelight: He is the focus character of Chapter 5, "Weird Science".
* DeadpanSnarker: Mostly in pre-fight intros, but Baraka does show a sardonic side from time to time.
-->'''Shang Tsung:''' Shall I end your misery?\\
'''Baraka:''' By dying? Be my guest.
* DeathSeeker: Given that [[YourDaysAreNumbered Tarkat is a fatal disease]] and it can cause bouts of uncontrollable insanity, Baraka isn't idealistic about living long enough to be cured of it. He's longing for death to come for him, either as an end result of his disease or by someone else's hand, so that he would be reunited with his family.
* DisabledInTheAdaptation: While a full-blooded Tarkatan in the previous timelines, here Baraka was infected with Tarkat long before the story begins.
* EveryoneHasStandards: He is adamant that his disease is a terrible fate for anyone to have. However, when Nitara asks him to kidnap other outworlders for Vaeternus to breed, he flat out tells her that it is a fate worse than having Tarkat (he said the same about Havik's chaos). For him to say that means it must be pretty awful.
* FaceOfAThug: He seems to be the same hideous and savage Baraka of previous timelines, but quickly proves to be a noble and compassionate warrior.
* FateWorseThanDeath: He considers being afflicted with Tarkat to be this. Enough so that he tells Geras he would have preferred Liu Kang simply erase him from the timeline to catching Tarkat.
* ForWantOfANail: Instead of a ravenous Tarkatan, Baraka is here a citizen of Outworld who, along with others, was afflicted with the Tarkat disease, giving him the same grotesque features as the Tarkatans from previous timelines.
* GoodIsNotSoft: He fights alongside the heroes to better the Tarkatans' lives, but he's still a brutal fighter who won't hesitate to slice his opponents to ribbons, or indeed ''[[HorrorHunger eat them]]''.
* HumanResources: On the receiving end of it in this timeline. [[spoiler:Shang Tsung's anti-Tarkat serum uses his bone marrow as a base.]]
* HiddenDepths: Pre-fight intros with Tanya, Shao and Reiko reveal that before his Tarkat infection, he was both a decorated tribune of the esteemed Daybreak Legion and a successful merchant after he left the military.
* ImAHumanitarian: Given that this version of Baraka used to be fully Edenian, this trope applies to him here more than it had in past games. One of his fatalities has him string the opponent up over a fire to roast and share with other victims of Tarkat, with Baraka tearing off and eating one of their legs.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: While short-tempered and sporting an [[YourDaysAreNumbered understandably]] cynical outlook, Baraka is a good person at heart, proving willing to help the Earthrealm heroes despite a bad first impression.
* TheMourningAfter: Tarkat disease killed his wife and children, something which still affects Baraka to this day.
* NotSoAboveItAll: He's usually quite dour or brooding in his pre-fight interactions. However, when Johnny Cage tries to claim he had a shot with Kitana, Baraka responds by laughing at the idea.
* RageAgainstTheHeavens: In his interactions with Liu Kang and Geras, it's revealed he holds Liu Kang responsible for allowing Tarkat to exist and is understandably angry that he isn't able to be cured.
* RetiredBadass: Pre-fight intros reveal that he was a decorated tribune in the Daybreak Legion, a group which Reiko expresses envy of for taking glory. While he admits that those days are past him and is afflicted with Tarkat, he is willing to teach others their tactics as well as putting his military skills (and [[CursedWithAwesome his new Tarkatan abilities]]) to good use when pushed.
* WasOnceAMan: When identifying his race, Baraka says that he ''was'' an Edenian before Tarkat took it's hold on him.
* YourDaysAreNumbered: Baraka is fully aware that he'll likely die by his disease very soon. Even though the chance of a cure for Tarkat being created is much higher now that [[spoiler:Mileena is Empress]], he doubts it will be made before the virus takes him.
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-> '''Other appearances''': ''VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (Tony Marquez), ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Mortal Kombat Gold]]'' (Joshua Y. Tsui), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Jin Hyong), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (Will Yun Lee, English; Creator/EduardoGarza, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' (Sunil Malhotra, English; Tian Shuai, Face Model; Alan Fernando Velázquez, Latin American Spanish)

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-> '''Other appearances''': ''VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (Tony Marquez), ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Mortal Kombat Gold]]'' (Joshua Y. Tsui), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Jin Hyong), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (Will Yun Lee, English; Creator/EduardoGarza, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' (Sunil Malhotra, English; Tian Shuai, Face Model; Alan Fernando Velázquez, Latin American Spanish)Spanish; Tian Shuai, face model), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' (Sunil Malhotra, English; Alan Fernando Velázquez, Latin American Spanish; Tian Shuai, face model)



->In the new ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' era, Kung Lao's backstory has changed. Tales of heroes and legends were always present in Kung Lao's life, especially since his namesake ancestor was the great champion of the tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld. He has constantly imagined himself wreathed in glory much like the characters from those myths, but his simple life as a farmer in Fengjian is quite the opposite of his dreams, making him yearn for new adventures. Still, under Madame Bo's tutelage, Kung Lao may yet achieve the greatness he has always dreamed of.



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* AdaptationalRelationshipOverhaul: Liu Kang and Kung Lao are typically best friends and fellow Shoalin Monks. This timeline reimagines them as mentor and student, with Raiden taking Kang's role as Lao's friend and fellow monk.
* AdaptationalWimp: This Kung Lao so far lacks the teleportation powers the one from the original timeline had.
* AntiMentor: [[spoiler:In Lao's tower ending, he becomes Shujinko's teacher at the Wu Shi Academy. Despite Raiden's concerns that Lao alone is not an adequate teacher, Lao insists on being Shujinko's sole teacher; Raiden's warnings are validated as Lao's inability to teach Shujinko humility and patience -- traits Lao is greatly lacking in himself -- results in the young man becoming a danger to the realms. After Shujinko's memories are erased and his powers removed, a much more humble and cooperative Lao begins his student's tutelage anew with Raiden to aid him]].
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: Severely downplayed compared to his most popular characterization, but between him and Raiden, he obviously loves to show off his skills.
* ADayInTheLimelight: Kung Lao is the focus of the first chapter.
* BadassBoast: He gives one off in his story mode chapter towards Bi-Han:
-->'''Sub-Zero:''' I've had enough of you.\\
'''Kung Lao:''' Then go, before I put you down!
* BigEater: Kung Lao has a large appetite, as shown after he and Raiden finish eating a meal at Madam Bo's teahouse and Raiden suggests that the food that Kung Lao ordered makes up most of the bill, with Kung Lao burping immediately afterwards. Later during dinner at Outworld, Kung Lao is seen eating without slowing down and with poor table manners. Johnny's pre-intro fight with Nitara also reveals that Kung Lao doesn't hold back when eating at Madam Bo's.
-->'''Raiden:''' (Looking at the bill for their meal) You were hungry.\\
'''Kung Lao:''' *Burp* Ohhh…
* BrokenWinLossStreak: Every time Raiden and Kung Lao fought in the past, Lao always won. In Raiden's chapter, he wins for the first time.
* EveryoneHasStandards: Despite Kung Lao's [[ArrogantKungFuGuy arrogant attitude]], he keeps his language very clean; he's aghast when Johnny throws out a "[[Film/{{Aliens}} you bitch]]" when the heroes confront Shang Tsung.
* FriendlyRivalry: He and Raiden's chapter begins with a friendly competition to see who can finish their farm work for the day first. This competitiveness is also applied in their martial arts training.
* {{Gasshole}}: Belches conspicuously both after the dinner at Madam Bo's and during the feast in Outworld. Kenshi, Reiko and Shao were unlucky enough to sit right next to him at the table during the latter.
* HumblePie: [[spoiler:Kung Lao's Tower ending humbles him greatly, as he realizes that Shujinko's fall to evil was due to Kung Lao's failure to teach him humility.]]
* IconicAttributeAdoptionMoment: His chapter shows how he got the idea of his WeaponizedHeadgear, after throwing his straw hat at Sub-Zero, to little effect, then throws a nearby chakram at him, which works a lot better. After defeating the cryomancer, he looks at his hat and the chakram and is clearly inspired. He later shows off his new weaponized hat to Raiden at the Wu Shi temple.
* InSpiteOfANail: Still seen as AlwaysSecondBest, this time in comparison to Raiden instead of Liu Kang.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Kung Lao may be a glory-seeking, self-promoting, ill-mannered young man, but when the chips are down, he's always ready to do the right thing, such as defending Madam Bo from the Lin Kuei or accepting Raiden as Earthrealm's champion and being sincerely happy for his friend.
* MyGreatestFailure: After the events of the ''1'''s story, [[spoiler:Kung Lao was inducted into the ranks of the Shaolin Masters to teach the next generation of warrior monks, among the first of which was a young Shujinko who he regarded as his most promising student. Unfortunately, Kung Lao neglected to instil proper martial ethics or morality alongside physical skills and Shujinko, never having learned any humility, turned on Earthrealm in an act of narcissistic egomania. While quickly subdued, Kung Lao regards Shujinko's fall as his personal failing and a [[ArrogantKungFuGuy dark reflection of his own ego]], causing him to take a much humbler and cooperative stance to teaching alongside Raiden going forward.]]
* SoreLoser[=/=]GracefulLoser: In some pre-kombat dialogues, he claims that Raiden got lucky in their fight (e.g. when fighting Nitara), in others, he admits that the better man won (e.g. when fighting Liu Kang).
* TooHungryToBePolite: Kung Lao is a messy and loud eater, which no one bats an eye to in Fengjian. But when he eats just as wildly at a more formal dinner hosted in Outworld, Shao and Reiko stare at him with a mix of judgement and disbelief.
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-> '''Other appearances''': ''VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (Sal Divita, cyborg), ''Ultimate VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (John Turk, human), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Ken Lally), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (cameo) (Andrew Bowen, English; Carlo Vázquez, Latin American Spanish)

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-> '''Other appearances''': ''VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (Sal Divita, cyborg), ''Ultimate VideoGame/MortalKombat3'' (John Turk, human), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MortalKombatShaolinMonks Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'', ''VideoGame/MortalKombat9'' (Ken Lally), ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX'' (cameo) (Andrew Bowen, English; Carlo Vázquez, Latin American Spanish), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' (Creator/YuriLowenthal, English and face model; Creator/JoseAngelTorres (Latin American Spanish)



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->In the new era of ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'', Smoke's story is changed once again: Young Tomas was born into a family of hunters, who had to fight for their survival almost every day and hone their skills in order to see the tomorrow. However, during one of their hunts, the family trespassed onto the lands which were the territory of the Lin Kuei, a secretive clan of warriors. For such transgression, Tomas's parents and twin sister were killed, and the boy was left orphaned. Incensed at his subordinates' actions, the clan's Grandmaster took it upon himself to take him into his own family and raise him as his own child alongside his sons, Bi-Han and Kuai Liang. Over time, Tomas, now known as Smoke, become a formidable warrior himself, but due to lacking his brothers' innate talents, he took it upon himself to learn "practical" magic. As their father tragically passes away and Bi-Han gains the title of Grandmaster, Smoke (human) (''MKII''[=/=]''[=UMK3=]''[=/=]''MKT''[=/=]''[=MK9=]'')'''has to choose between following his brother's ambition or living in accordance with the old ways.

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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: He isn't related to Kuai Liang or Bi-Han by blood, being adopted by the previous Grandmaster after the Lin Kuei accidentally slaughtered his family. Bi-Han, being a {{Jerkass}}, makes no secret of his disdain towards him for this.
* BroughtDownToBadass: His bio established him not being [[SuperSmoke an enenra]] given human form, but rather an ordinary human coming from a hunting family, lacking the innate supernatural powers found within the Lin Kuei. However, he still possesses his signature smoke-based powers, but [[TalentVsTraining as a result of him training in and mastering "practical magic"]].
* CommonalityConnection: In his intros, Smoke empathizes with Baraka, Syzoth, and Reiko over the fact that they've all lost their families, though only the former two appreciate it.
* CrisisOfFaith: In one of his intro dialogues with Tanya, he claims that he lost faith in deities when his family was slaughtered. This seems to be turning around, however, as he shows interest in learning about Deliah and Argus from her in another intro.
* DeviousDaggers: His main weapon of choice is a karambit, a curved knife fitting for a stealthy warrior like himself.
* DorkKnight:
** He's a skilled and valiant warrior of the Lin Kuei, but he's also inexperienced, emotionally open and unerringly polite and deferential to everybody. He's also prone to making cheesy one-liners in a bid to sound intimidating... which usually doesn't work.
--->'''Smoke:''' The Empress of Outworld faces the King of Smoke!\\
'''Sindel:''' "The King of Smoke"?! (''laughs'')
** If his intros with Johnny Cage are any indication, he's ''ecstatic'' at the idea of being in a film with him.
* ForWantOfANail: He's remade as ''not'' being [[HumanoidAbomination a smoke-based enenra in human form]], but rather a young orphan who was taken in by the Lin Kuei as their adopted brother [[spoiler:and eventually helps Scorpion form the Shirai Ryu]].
* HappilyAdopted: Smoke's love and loyalty for his adoptive family is undeniable.
* HighlyVisibleNinja: An [[AvertedTrope aversion]] worth noting given this franchise's rather liberal history with the concept of a "ninja"; unlike Sub-Zero and Scorpion who wear brightly colored uniforms, fight with extremly flashy magical abilities, and typically only remain stealthy for as long as it takes to get into a good position to ambush their opponent, Smoke operates and plays much more like an actual stealth operative. To whit;
** His uniform, while ornate, is in shades of muted greys and blacks to help him better blend into dark environments.
** He can't use traditional Lin-Kuei magical techniques and so gets by on "practical magic" that manifests in his ability to manipulate smoke to form obscuring clouds and misdirect his opponents along with his natural speed, strength, and his smoke bombs and karambit knife.
** In gameplay his moveset is much less directly confrontational than his Lin-Kuei compatriots, focused more on outmaneuvering and confusing the opponent with potent mix-ups, off-screen teleports, and dizzyingly fast combos that he can cancel out of should things get hairy.
* KungFuWizard: Smoke uses "practical magic" to create his smoke-based powers and is an accomplished martial artist as well.
* LamePunReaction: Has a bad one against a pun made by ''Shang Tsung'', of all people:
--->'''Shang Tsung:''' Today your life goes up in smoke.\\
'''Smoke:''' Ugh, and people think you're clever?
* NiceGuy: Despite projecting a thuggish demeanor when he first appears, Smoke's actual personality is that of a polite and friendly man who gets along well with most of the other kombatants.
* NiceMeanAndInBetween: The "nice" among himself, [[{{Jerkass}} Sub-Zero]] and [[TheStoic Scorpion]]; unlike his brothers, Smoke is a sweet-natured, rather dorky young man who is both affable and tremendously likable.
* NotEvenBotheringWithTheAccent: Although Czech by birth and raised with a Chinese family, Smoke speaks in a slightly formal, but distinctly American accent.
* PrematurelyGrayHaired: Despite being quite young, Smoke's hair is silvery-gray.
* RevisitingTheRoots: After spending previous games as either a cyborg or a revenant, he's finally back to being a human member of the Lin Kuei.
* {{Sidekick}}: Smoke is essentially this to Kuai Liang/Scorpion, sticking by his side due to being treated with brotherly love and respect. Johnny Cage even describes Smoke as having "the wholesome sidekick thing" down to a tee.
* ThisIsUnforgivable: Multiple intro dialogues reveal that Liu Kang [[spoiler:deliberately engineered Smoke's family being murdered so he could become a Lin Kuei and a valuable asset to Earthrealm's defense.]] Smoke is naturally embittered and claims that he might not ever forgive Liu Kang for it.
* UndyingLoyalty: Remains steadfastly loyal to Kuai Liang, who treats him like family despite not being related by blood. [[spoiler: Small wonder, when Bi-Han reveals his betrayal, that Smoke joins Kuai Liang in defecting from the Lin Kuei to form the Shirai Ryu.]]
-->'''Scorpion:''' Bi-Han owed you his respect.\\
'''Smoke:''' That I earned yours is what matters.
* WouldHarmASenior: Subverted; when he first appears, Smoke plays the role of an extortionist willing to physically assault Madam Bo for refusing to pay protection money, but in reality, the entire scenario was fake and Madam Bo was in on it, meaning she was never in actual danger from Smoke.
* YouRemindMeOfX: In one of their intros, Smoke tells Li Mei that her tough as nails attitude reminds him of his mother.
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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion I (Hanzo Hasashi)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot (Bi-Han)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II/Scorpion II (Kuai Liang)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn/General Shao]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShinnokAndQuanChi Shinnok and Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]

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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion I (Hanzo Hasashi)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot (Bi-Han)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKano Kano]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II/Scorpion II (Kuai Liang)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn/General Shao]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShinnokAndQuanChi Shinnok and Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]
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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShinnokAndQuanChi Shinnok and Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]

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Individual Characters: [[Characters/MortalKombatHanzoHasashi Scorpion]] Scorpion I (Hanzo Hasashi)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatBiHan Sub-Zero I/Noob Saibot]] Saibot (Bi-Han)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatJohnnyCage Johnny Cage]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatLiuKang Liu Kang]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatRaiden Raiden]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShangTsung Shang Tsung]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKuaiLiang Sub-Zero II]] II/Scorpion II (Kuai Liang)]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKitana Kitana]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatMileena Mileena]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShao Shao Kahn]] Kahn/General Shao]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatShinnokAndQuanChi Shinnok and Quan Chi]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKotalKahn Kotal Kahn]] | [[Characters/MortalKombatKronika Kronika]]-]]]

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