History Characters / MortalKombat1NonPlayable

* TheBogan: Even as a voiceless Kameo fighter, Kano's uncouth personality still shines through with his [[SpitefulSpit unhygienic]] [[SpitefulSpit habits]].

* {{Retraux}}: [[DownplayedTrope Sort of a partially-invoked example]]: most Kameos are visually based off the designs from their earliest appearances, but Tremor's outfit doesn't quite resemble the ''Mortal Kombat 3'' "ninja" garb he was seen wearing in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatSpecialForces'' -- it's instead a PaletteSwap of the "ninja" uniforms worm by Scorpion and Sub-Zero from ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1992'', which were faithfully preserved with their Kameo designs. Additionally, his skin is distinctly very rocky, something he wouldn't have until all the way in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''.

* DifficultButAwesome: He's one of the most difficult Kameo Fighters to use for a few reasons: [[MechanicallyUnusualFighter Unlike every other Kameo who can act strictly based on cooldowns]], Shujinko's Kameo gauge starts off entirely empty. He must be summoned to [[ChargedAttack meditate on the battlefield in order to build up his Kameo gauge]], and he can be interrupted by his opponents. When he's ready to go, [[DittoFighter he will steal two of his opponent's special moves]] -- specifically of the opponent's point character, not their Kameo -- demanding a vast knowledge of what moves are being stolen and how to string them up with your main kombatant's moveset, but also meaning he has a ''very'' potentially diverse kit with many unique strengths that no other Kameo has access to.
* DittoFighter: He's a Dittomediate, taking two special moves from the opponent for a Kameo strike. If he copies Shang Tsung, he can also use ''his'' DittoFighter power to become the opponent's Kameo for one move.

* MysteriousPast: Various bits of pre-battle dialogue hint that Madam Bo has lived a ''very'' interesting life; she's a former Lin Kuei, [[spoiler:and at least one of the souls within Ermac--a collection of ''ancient Outworld souls''--was one of her suitors]]. Who '''is''' this woman?

* PowerCopying: Shujinko is able to copy the powers of his player's opponent.

* TheBogan: Even as a voiceless Kameo fighter, Kano's uncouth personality still shines through with his [[SpitefulSpit unhygienic habits]].

* AdaptationalWeaponSwap: {{Downplayed|Trope}}: Mavado was originally designed to be a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute to Kabal who wielded his signature hook swords, along with his own arsenal of grappling hooks. As a Kameo Fighter, Mavado exclusively uses his grappling hooks, with the swords being nowhere to be seen.

* DifficultButAwesome: Most of Janet's abilities are fairly straightforward, but "Stunt Double" (her down Kameo) is easily the most complicated as it [[PuppetCharacter allows you full control of Janet]] for as long as you can hold the button down and have the Kameo meter for it (though there is an option for her to taunt, which restores some of it mid-summon). Janet has a ton of combo potential on her own, ''and'' the player can still fight using their point character, allowing players with the skill, [[SomeDexterityRequired dexterity]], and coordination to deliver insane [[AlphaStrike 2-person rushdown combos for massive damage]].

* PuppetCharacter: Janet's "Stunt Double" summon allows you to manually control Janet for a handful of different moves, including her own get-ups and reversals.

[[folder:Kotal Kahn]]
!!Kotal Kahn

* {{Retreaux}}: [[DownplayedTrope Sort of a partially-invoked example]]: most Kameos are visually based off the designs from their earliest appearances, but Tremor's outfit doesn't quite resemble the ''Mortal Kombat 3'' "ninja" garb he was seen wearing in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatSpecialForces'' -- it's instead a PaletteSwap of the "ninja" uniforms worm by Scorpion and Sub-Zero from ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1992'', which were faithfully preserved with their Kameo designs. Additionally, his skin is distinctly very rocky, something he wouldn't have until all the way in ''VideoGame/MortalKombatX''.

* AdaptationalRelationshipOverhaul: In the previous timeline, Kotal and Mileena were bitter enemies and rivals for Outworld's throne. In the New Era, [[spoiler:Kotal serves Empress Mileena without any evident problems and is trusted enough to be made a general.]]

[[folder:Kotal Khan]]
!!Kotal Khan
* AdaptationalRelationshipOverhaul: In the previous timeline, Kotal and Mileena were bitter enemies and rivals for Outworld's throne. In the New Era, [[spoiler:Kotal serves Empress Mileena without any evident problems, and is trusted enough to be made a general.]]
* TheGhost: He is mentioned but not seen in ''[=MK1=]'', first as one of Raiden's opponents that were defeated offscreen, then in certain pre-fight dialogue it's revealed that [[spoiler:he has replaced Shao as General after he was deposed.]]
* InSpiteOfANail: Despite the New Era's changes, [[spoiler:Kotal still becomes a general in service to Outworld's throne, and he still becomes Shao's enemy after occupying a position once held by Shao.]]
* OffscreenMomentOfAwesome: Kotal was one of Raiden's offscreen opponents in the tournament, and although he lost, Sindel considered the fight noteworthy enough to mention Kotal by name.

* DrunkOnPower: Happens in Kung Lao's Tower ending. Kung Lao's training ensures that the younger Shujinko becomes a skilled and powerful warrior, but neglects to instill the humility required to use that skill and power properly. Enamoured with his own strength, he goes on a rampage in Earthrealm, requiring the combined efforts of Kung Lao, Liu Kang and Raiden to stop him.

[[folder:Kotal Khan]]
!!Kotal Khan
* AdaptationalRelationshipOverhaul: In the previous timeline, Kotal and Mileena were bitter enemies and rivals for Outworld's throne. In the New Era, [[spoiler:Kotal serves Empress Mileena without any evident problems, and is trusted enough to be made a general.]]
* TheGhost: He is mentioned but not seen in ''[=MK1=]'', first as one of Raiden's opponents that were defeated offscreen, then in certain pre-fight dialogue it's revealed that [[spoiler:he has replaced Shao as General after he was deposed.]]
* InSpiteOfANail: Despite the New Era's changes, [[spoiler:Kotal still becomes a general in service to Outworld's throne, and he still becomes Shao's enemy after occupying a position once held by Shao.]]
* OffscreenMomentOfAwesome: Kotal was one of Raiden's offscreen opponents in the tournament, and although he lost, Sindel considered the fight noteworthy enough to mention Kotal by name.
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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]]-]]]

-> In past timelines, the title of "Scorpion" was bestowed upon Hanzo Hasashi, a shinobi of the Shirai Ryu clan. Murdered, along with his clan and family, by Sub-Zero in a devious plot orchestrated by Quan Chi, he would be reborn as a revenant, a vengeful spirit driven only by a burning desire for revenge.

** Kameo Fighters who originated from the '90s games have intentionally cheap-looking outfits, down to the Scorpion and Sub-Zero being palette swaps. Sonya is notable for having two distinct costumes, representing her appearances from the original 1991 game in addition to ''Mortal Kombat 3''.
** Kano, based off his ''Mortal Kombat (1991)'' appearance, lacks the beard of his Netherrealm Studios appearance and Jax, based off his ''Mortal Kombat II'' design doesn't have his now ubiquitous metal arms until you unlock his ''3'' inspired skins.