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6	[[caption-width-right:350:As it turns out, neither the [[WarriorMonk Shaolin Monk]] nor the [[TheHighQueen Edenian Princess]] [[OneTruePairing are out of either one's leagues]]...]]
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8	Being a LighterAndSofter incarnation of the franchise (albeit even BloodierAndGorier than the previous entries and DarkerAndEdgier story-wise), ''VideoGame/MortalKombat11'' has brought many SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments through in the story, dialogues or arcade endings.
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13	* ''Chapter 1: Next of Kin'' (Cassie Cage)
14	** Following the events of ''[=MKX=]'', the reconciliation of the Cage family appeared a distinct possibility. Come ''11'' and it turns out that it did take: Sonya has not only mended her relationship with her daughter, but has got back together with Johnny. She positively beams [[SoProudOfYou with pride]] when promoting Cassie to Commander and the smile stays on her face as Johnny comes in for a hug with their daughter. She's also not shy of public displays of affection with her husband, pulling him into a kiss to see him off. This, however, makes the PlayerPunch at the end of Chapter 1 all the more painful.
15	* ''Chapter 2: Timequake'' (Kotal Kahn)
16	** Kotal Kahn's reaction to seeing Jade after the TimeCrash begins is perhaps the single most humanizing moment for him as a character. When past Kombatants arrive Kotal begins to realize that if Baraka, Skarlet and Kitana are alive among them that Jade must be too, something she cuts him off on before he can say it himself. The quiet joy in his voice as he addresses her again is echoed by her gentle smile towards him and once they get a moment of quiet and solitude during the ensuing battle, they waste no time in sharing a kiss as both were each other's LostLenore in their respective timelines.
17	** '''Shao freaking Kahn''' of all people gets one. While explaining the events of the timeline he was in, D'Vorah offhandedly mentions that she killed Mileena. She probably didn't expect him to care that much given that she bothered to mention it, and the audience probably wouldn't expect it either. As it immediately turns out, this legitimately pisses Shao Kahn off and he tries to kill D'Vorah on the spot before Kronika arrives. Either Mileena's death somehow inconveniences him greatly, he considered D'Vorah as untrustworthy for this or in some sick twisted way, [[PapaWolf Shao Kahn actually cares for Mileena as a daughter]].
18	-->'''Shao Kahn:''' ''[[ThisIsUnforgivable You killed Mileena!?]]'' If this is true, '''[[PrepareToDie you will DIE!!!]]'''
19	* ''Chapter 3: Shaolin Monks'' (Liu Kang & Kung Lao)
20	** After spending the last two games locked in a FaceHeelTurn, the sight of seeing a purely heroic Liu Kang not only remaining that way throughout the story but giving his evil future self several measures of ass-kicking is a very refreshing change of pace. Also, he didn't [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeadlyAlliance die permanently]].
21	* ''Chapter 4: Fire & Ice'' (Scorpion & Sub-Zero)
22	** To further emphasize how wholesome Scorpion and Sub-Zero's new friendship is, [[https://youtu.be/CdEi4lr4lMQ?t=3530 there's a moment where]], while infiltrating the Cyber Lin Kuei factory, the two come across the dismembered remains of former Lin Kuei members. Sub-Zero looks distraught, prompting Scorpion to place a reassuring hand on his shoulder and say that they will avenge his clan.
23	** When Sub-Zero restores the cyberized Cyrax's free will, he is frightened at the machine he had become. Before taking the Cyber Lin Kuei network offline, Cyrax beseeches Sub-Zero to find a way to restore his humanity. Sub-Zero, [[ASharedSuffering knowing all too well what it's like to have his humanity stolen from him]], assures Cyrax that it doesn't matter if he is man or machine: he is still a proud warrior and the Lin Kuei will always welcome him.
24	* ''Chapter 5: Truths Revealed'' (Jade)
25	** Kotal Kahn and Jade have several more tender moments throughout the story, such as Jade musing how surprised she is that no other woman has tried to become Kotal's queen, only for him to counter that many did but none were Jade and her holding his hand as they reconcile after his second fight with Shao Kahn.
26	* ''Chapter 6: War on the Homefront'' (Johnny Cage)
27	** Both old Johnny and young Johnny discuss about a previous crush of Johnny before meeting with Sonya. Look at the way to two Johnnys smile at Young Sonya in that scene. Past Johnny looks smarmy and proud of himself. Present Johnny looks fond and admiring. You can see just how much present Johnny grew as a person and how much he loves Sonya.
28	-->'''Old!Johnny Cage:''' Take it from me, you didn't miss much. ''[Points to Sonya]'' That woman over there? She's the real deal.
29	* ''Chapter 7: Coming of Age'' (Kitana)
30	** It's really telling how much Kotal values Jade when he's more concerned that she's still wiling to stay by his side despite his faults rather than the fact that Jade's ([[EverybodyHasStandards rather justified]]) actions led to his near execution and eventual crippling by Shao Kahn.
31	* ''Chapter 8: Fight Club'' (Sonya Blade)
32	** Sonya's adoration for Cassie becomes apparent when Past Sonya defeats Geras and tells him "[[MamaBear Stay away from my daughter!]]". Especially when you consider that Cassie isn't even her daughter yet, and Sonya's already gotten a protective instinct for her.
33	* ''Chapter 9: All in the Family'' (Jacqui Briggs & Jax)
34	** When two characters are the focus of a chapter, you're usually allowed to choose which character to use before each fight. But in this chapter, when you face Present Jax, it automatically selects Past Jax, as if the game wants to spare Jacqui from having to fight her own father.
35	-->'''Past Jax''': ''(gently pushing Jacqui aside)'' Hang back, kid. I know I wouldn't wanna fight my dad. ''(to Present Jax)'' How 'bout we keep this between me, myself and I? Never thought I'd stoop so low...\
36	'''Present Jax''': You don't know how bad it gets! Losing your arms was just the beginning.\
37	'''Past Jax''': I know you suffered. You still do. But you don't betray your unit and you SURE AS HELL DON'T BETRAY YOUR FAMILY!
38	** Raiden reveals to present Jax that Kronika is the architect of all his suffering. When Jax berates himself for being so blind, Raiden is completely understanding and compassionate towards what Jax was going through.
39	-->'''Jax:''' [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone What have I done?]] I'm a fool!\
40	'''Raiden:''' It is not foolish to fight for your family's betterment.\
41	'''Jax:''' I'm sorry Raiden. I promise to make this right.
42	* ''Chapter 10: To Hell and Back'' (Scorpion)
43	** When confronted by his past self, Scorpion, Hanzo pleads with him that vengeance isn't everything and that the Shirai Ryu is rebuilt in a better light. When Hanzo dies in the arms of Scorpion, he felt obliged to pass on Hanzo's last will and go to the Fire Garden, to which he witness it was truly rebuilt and the clan lives on, with a faint relief in his voice that it was all true.
44	-->'''Hanzo:''' The new Shirai Ryu are worthy. It's heart, not blood, that makes them warriors.
45	* ''Chapter 11: Cutting the Strings'' (Raiden)
46	** Past Liu Kang's faith in Raiden. Even when told of his terrible future and Raiden's part in it, Liu Kang ''still'' chooses to believe in Raiden because that's just how much he trusts him. The only thing that makes this faith waver is when Raiden is being actively corrupted by Shinnok's amulet and seemingly proves the Revenants' claims to be true, and even ''then'' it comes right back when Raiden comes back to his senses.
47	** Something that helped Raiden come to his realization was an IronicEcho to ''9'' where Liu Kang says the same line he used back then, but here, their roles are practically reversed, so Liu Kang is the one trying to reason with Raiden and is only fighting him if he has to for his own good.
48	** While the revelation that Kronika [[EternalRecurrence has reset the timeline more times than she can count]] is horrifying, there's a bit of Heartwarming in the reveal that Raiden has discovered this before and he's ''always'' called her out and made peace with Liu Kang. Even at his worst, Raiden still wants the best for his student and friend.
49	** After Raiden has defeated Revenant Liu Kang, he tells Liu Kang to conquer the darkness inside of him. When Revenant Liu Kang refuses and says to kill him, Raiden replies he would rather save him to end the loop Kronika has put them through by merging with Liu Kang.
50	-->'''Raiden:''' I have conquered the darkness within me. You must do the same.\
51	'''Revenant Liu Kang:''' (Revenant Liu Kang gets up) You will have to kill me.\
52	'''Raiden:''' (Raiden starts up his powers) [[SaveTheVillain I would rather save you.]]
53	* ''Chapter 12: End of an Era'' (Fire God Liu Kang)
54	** Right before storming Kronika's central chamber, Liu Kang, Kitana and Kung Lao share a FriendshipMoment.
55	-->'''Liu Kang''': Whatever happens, [[ItHasBeenAnHonor I am honored to fight at your side]].\
56	'''Kitana''': Likewise, Liu Kang.\
57	'''Kung Lao''': Me too, brother.
58	* Post-Story:
59	** The good ending for Story Mode has a now mortal Raiden and the newly ascended protector of Earthrealm Liu Kang finally make peace with each other as the former vows to make the most of his now finite lifespan to help Liu Kang restore the timeline and the realms. And if Kronika is defeated the first time you fight her, Kitana will survive Kronika's [[TimeCrash temporal apocalypse]] and accompany Liu Kang on his quest to reshape a better timeline. After all the pain, suffering and death Liu Kang went through in both the original and rebooted timelines, he finally [[EarnYourHappyEnding got a break]].
60	-->'''Liu Kang''': Are you ready?\
61	'''Kitana''': Yes. But no matter how we sculpt the sands, we cannot plan for every possibility. Mortals will make their own choices. New evils will arise.\
62	'''Liu Kang''': Each realm must choose its own destiny. Whatever those choices, we will face them together.
63	** Raiden and Liu Kang's parting words to each other in the Good Ending after the hell both characters went through from ''VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception'' to this game, giving both characters closure to their character arc:
64	--->'''Raiden:''' I look forward to meeting again, in the next timeline.\
65	'''Liu Kang:''' Then I will not say goodbye.
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68	[[folder:''Aftermath'']]
69	%% * ''Chapter 13: Time's Arrow'' (Nightwolf)
70	%% * ''Chapter 14: Guardian for Life'' (Sheeva)
71	* ''Chapter 15: Winds of Change'' (Fujin)
72	** Fujin is able to relate with Present Jax's situation as a man concerned for his loved ones and is successfully able to make him turn back to the side of good before he confronts and fights Jacqui and Past Jax.
73	-->'''Present Jax:''' Dammit, Fujin. You know what I've suffered. Kronika's my one chance to prevent all that. Not just for me, but for Jacqui. For Vera! Shit, you're a god. Ain't no way you get how this feels.\
74	'''Fujin:''' You know the only time Raiden and I ever fought? When I left the Sky Temple to live among humans. "Do not become attached to them, Fujin. Sentiment will only impede the execution of your duty." But warriors like you and I, we are strengthened by sentiment. We do not fight to kill enemies. We fight to protect our loved ones. That is why it cuts so deeply when we fail.\
75	'''Present Jax:''' Well, I'll be. Maybe you do get it.\
76	'''Fujin:''' Kronika knows your pain. She manipulates you with it. Jacqueline is on her way here. Kronika expects you to fight her. Worse, even, break her heart. Is that someone who cares one whit about you or your family?
77	* ''Chapter 16: Visions of Empire'' (Shao Kahn & Sindel)
78	** A blinded Shao Kahn gets rescued from his imprisonment by Sindel and later, they share some [[UnholyMatrimony bizarrely sweet sentimental moments together]]. AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther at its finest, even as they go about doing lots of evil stuff together in their chapter.
79	-->'''Shao Kahn:''' Wife, I have missed you. If Quan Chi were here, I'd hoist him up by the ankles and split him through for all the time he stole from us...\
80	'''Sindel:''' Soon, we will have the hourglass. Eternity will be our empire!\
81	'''Shao Kahn:''' ''(Growls, smiles and embraces Sindel)'' We'll have all the time we need.
82	%% * ''Chapter 17: Checkmate'' (Shang Tsung)
83	* Post-Story:
84	** Liu Kang's ending. He chooses Kung Lao's ancestor as his champion like it was before, but this time, he is giving him much more time to prepare. He also comments how this Kung Lao is much more humble than the one he knew. He never forgot his old friends. As ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' eventually reveals, the man Lord Liu Kang is speaking to is none other than the Great Kung Lao himself.
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87	[[folder:Pre-fight Intros]]
88	* ''MKX''[='=]s story worked miracles in burying the hatchet between Scorpion and the younger Sub-Zero. In several pre-match dialogues, it becomes apparent they have become considerably less hostile, seeming to regard the other as less of an ArchEnemy and more of a WorthyOpponent. The story mode seals the deal, making it clear that this is now ''canon''. Hanzo Hasashi and Kuai Liang have become BashBrothers in Earthrealm's defense and have a chapter dedicated to their team-up.
89	-->'''Scorpion:''' I still grieve my wife and son.\
90	'''Sub-Zero:''' I'm not so cold as to mock your pain.\
91	'''Scorpion:''' A wise choice, Sub-Zero.
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93	-->'''Scorpion:''' You'll lead the Lin Kuei?\
94	'''Frost:''' Sub-Zero's made us weak.\
95	'''Scorpion:''' He restored your clan's honor.
96	** One more subtle thing: in Mortal Kombat X, Sub-Zero still addressed Scorpion as Master Hasashi, but now in 11, he [[FirstNameBasis called Scorpion by his first name Hanzo]]. In Japanese culture, [[LastNameBasis it's rude to call someone outside of your family by their first name unless you are close to them.]] The fact that Scorpion now allows Kuai Liang to call him "Hanzo" and not "Hasashi" is a significant sign of their new friendship.
97	** More proof these two are closer than ever? Just listen to how quick Kuai is to come to Hanzo's defense in one intro with Mileena:
98	-->'''Sub-Zero:''' How did you escape Scorpion?\
99	'''Mileena:''' Hmph! The fool ninja was all smoke and no fire.\
100	'''Sub-Zero:''' (''very stern expression on his face'') You do not dare besmirch him!
101	* When in one interaction Kano tells [[BadBoss Shao Kahn]] he is holding Kollector for ransom, Shao tells him to return his minion or face death. And that's ''Shao Kahn'' we're talking about. It's possible that he just doesn't want to show weakness by paying the ransom instead of taking him back by force, but the fact that he values Kollector enough to fight for him rather than just write him off is still rather "nice" of him.
102	* Even when Johnny and Cassie are trading movie references, Johnny's pride in her genuinely shines through.
103	--> '''Johnny Cage''': No one can be as strong, or as fast, as a Cage.\
104	'''Cassie Cage''': You trying to tell me I can dodge bullets?!\
105	'''Johnny Cage''': That when you're ready, you won't have to.
106	** In one of pre-match intro, Cassie will vehemently defended her father when Past Sonya called him "cheap beer".
107	--> '''Cassie Cage''': I promise, he gets better with age.\
108	'''Sonya Blade''': Ugh. He is cheap beer, not fine wine.\
109	'''Cassie Cage''': Hey! That cheap beer's my Dad.
110	* Hanzo's attitude towards Jacqui and Takeda's relationship. His intros with Jax and Jacqui reveal him to be a major ShipperOnDeck, treating both of them with complete respect and declaring any enemies of the Briggs become the Shirai Ryu's enemies as well. One intro with him and Jacqui shows just how on the same page he and Jacqui are, showing pride in Takeda's choice of love.
111	-->'''Scorpion:''' Your daughter will soon be Shirai Ryu.\
112	'''Jax:''' I'm supposed to feel good about that?\
113	'''Scorpion:''' Her enemies will become ours.
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115	-->'''Jax:''' Not sure I like Jacqui with one of yours.\
116	'''Scorpion:''' Takeda is worthy, commander.\
117	'''Jax:''' He damn well better be.
118	** This one's mixed with a SugarWiki/{{funny moment\|s}}.
119	-->'''Jacqui:''' What's this about a blood ceremony?\
120	'''Scorpion:''' Marry Takeda, you marry the Shirai Ryu.\
121	'''Jacqui:''' Do we get matching rope spears?
122	** And the very moment Hanzo became a ShipperOnDeck?
123	--> '''Scorpion:''' Shirai Ryu family bonds are sacred.\
124	'''Jacqui:''' That's how things rolled in the Briggs home.\
125	'''Scorpion:''' Takeda has chosen wisely.
126	* Surprisingly, Johnny Cage and Hanzo Hasashi (Scorpion) do come to an understanding. In one of their intros (one that doesn't have Johnny drive Hanzo's patience up a wall), Hanzo ask him what's different knowing that he has a family now. Johnny wholeheartedly says that he finally understands his [[CrusadingWidow need for vengeance]]. While Hanzo does banter saying it's one thing to have something than to have lost it, it's pretty cool to see Johnny Cage being one of the few kombatants to truly see [[PapaWolf Hanzo's]] point of view.
127	-->'''Scorpion:''' What is different, knowing you have a child?\
128	'''Johnny:''' I get the "[[RoaringRampageOfRevenge avenge my family and clan]]" thing now.\
129	'''Scorpion:''' "Having" is not the same as "having lost".
130	* This game's versus interactions make a point of addressing some of the more controversial issues introduced in the last game. Yes, Sub-Zero is still upset about losing Smoke. No, Liu Kang and Kung Lao are not homophobic, their past selves like Kung Jin just fine, Lao is actually disgusted with their family for treating him poorly and it's confirmed they didn't even know about him at the time of their deaths so they weren't a part of said poor treatment.
131	-->'''Sub-Zero''': The Netherrealm can have you.\
132	'''Noob Saibot''': It also has your friend, Smoke.\
133	'''Sub-Zero''': Do not speak of my friends!
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135	-->'''Kung Lao''': You know of Kung Jin's interests.\
136	'''Raiden''': You sit in judgement, Kung Lao?\
137	'''Kung Lao''': Of my family's shameful treatment of him.
138	** And despite Kung Jin having moved onto the White Lotus Society and away from the Special Forces, [[VitriolicBestBuds and that his relationship with Cassie Cage isn't exactly the best either]], Cassie does tells Kung Lao that Jin still has a home for him should he ever need it again. And likewise, when she goes up against Shang Tsung, Kung Jin texts Cassie to see if she needs air support, suggesting that even with strained relationships, he still has her back.
139	* Noob Saibot, ''of all characters'', gets a small one in his battle intro with Frost, [[EvenEvilHasStandards as he finds her being the Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei a horrible prospect]] and states that Kuai Liang, despite he and Noob bearing a CainAndAbel dynamic between them, is better in all accounts. Repeat: ''Frost is so bad, Noob Saibot defends Sub-Zero despite all the bad blood.'' Perhaps the original Sub-Zero isn't all gone just yet…
140	-->'''Noob''': One clan will rule the New Era.\
141	'''Frost''': That clan will be ''mine'', Bi-Han.\
142	'''Noob''': Kuai Liang would be a better Grandmaster.
143	** It works the other way around too. Frost herself is ready to accept Bi-Han as Lin Kuei grandmaster, but as soon as he reveals a certain [[HeManWomanHater policy he intends to implement]], Frost's respect for him goes out the window at mach 5 and she herself defends Kuai Liang to Bi-Han, despite the enmity she has with him currently. Really goes to show how that even Kuai's mortal enemies have some sense of respect for him, even the ones who don't want to admit it.
144	-->'''Frost:''' You should have been Grandmaster.\
145	'''Noob Saibot:''' [[HeManWomanHater I would not allow female Lin Kuei]].\
146	'''Frost:''' (''visibly crushed'') [[BrokenPedestal You're worse than Kuai Liang]]!
147	** Liu Kang seems to be the only one who believes Frost still has a bit of good inside her. In his intro with her, he says as much, but her arrogance won't allow much.
148	-->'''Liu Kang''': There is still honor in you, Frost.\
149	'''Frost''': I don't need you to tell me.\
150	'''Liu Kang''': Then why do you display none?
151	* Even though Kotal Kahn had to have sense beaten from him by Jade before slaughtering a Tarkatan village, there are several interactions between him and Baraka where they are slowly growing mutual respect and understanding for one another -- [[ForgivenButNotForgotten when Baraka isn't rightfully skeptical of him]], of course.
152	-->'''Kotal Kahn''': You are freed of Shao Kahn's yoke.\
153	'''Baraka''': Tarkata now controls its own fate.\
154	'''Kotal Kahn''': Outworld is better for it.
155
156	-->'''Kotal Kahn''': Your people serve Outworld smartly.\
157	'''Baraka''': We are not the dogs Shao Kahn thinks us.\
158	'''Kotal Kahn''': [[MyGreatestFailure I am shamed to have doubted you.]]
159	** Ultimately leads to:
160	-->'''Baraka''': I will flay you for Kotal.\
161	'''Kabal''': It was Kano, not me, that double-crossed him.\
162	'''Baraka''': It's enough you're also Black Dragon.
163
164	-->'''Kotal Kahn''': Surrender and death will be painless.\
165	'''Kabal''': Like I told Baraka, your beef's with Kano.\
166	'''Kotal Kahn''': As he told you, all Black Dragon are culpable.
167	* For one who died before she was ever born, Nightwolf has some respect for Cassie Cage. In some ways the feeling is mutual.
168	-->'''Nightwolf''': You also inherit a mantle.\
169	'''Cassie''': Being Cage 2.0 isn't as cool as being Nightwolf.\
170	'''Nightwolf''': Do not sell your family short.
171	* According to one of the intros, at least one Terminator was sent to protect Kitana and another was reprogrammed by Jax to help the good guys.
172	* Sindel's [[https://twitter.com/MortalKombat/status/1195817217020968960/video/1 interaction]] with D'Vorah is a massive PetTheDog moment for the now-dead Mileena.
173	-->'''Sindel''': You betrayed Mileena, D'Vorah.\
174	'''D'Vorah''': Why care for that disgusting clone?\
175	'''Sindel''': She was as much my daughter as Kitana.
176	* Once again, someone calls Sub-Zero "Grandmaster Blueberry Ice", this time it's the Joker. Kuai Liang states that [[HypocriticalHeartwarming only Johnny Cage can get away with calling him that]], shows that despite how annoying he is to everyone else, Sub-Zero respects him enough to let him joke around.
177	* In one of Raiden and Spawn's dialogues, Raiden says the hellspawn [[VideoGame/MortalKombatVsDCUniverse reminds]] [[VideoGame/Injustice2 him of]] [[Franchise/{{Batman}} another dark knight.]] This is Spawn's response:
178	-->'''Spawn''': The billion-dollar crusader? He's a friend.
179	** Which is pretty ironic considering that Spawn and Batman infamously hated each other in the original crossover comic.
180	** The fact that Raiden still remembers and has a good opinion of Batman from their crossovers together.
181	* Some of [=RoboCop=]'s intros have these:
182	** One of these with Jax has the latter remember Kurtis Stryker, referring to him as "Super Cop" and Murphy lamenting he couldn't meet him. One with Spawn has the latter empathize with Murphy over the hell of being resurrected. He even finds a mentor in Fujin.
183	** One of his intros with Cassie has her ask "There something wrong, Murphy?" Not only is it just sweet of her to ask, the fact that she calls him Murphy and [=RoboCop=] has no problem with it says a lot.
184	** A small one, but in some of his interactions, Johnny Cage wants the other fighters to help him with a film idea, but they respond with a firm no. [=RoboCop=], however, is the only one who is willing to help him in some way.
185	-->'''[=RoboCop=]:''' How can I help you, Cage?\
186	'''Johnny Cage:''' Research! I'm a robot cop in my next blockbuster.\
187	'''[=RoboCop=]:''' What do you want to know?
188	** When Sub-Zero ask [=RoboCop=] if his soul is still intact, he replies that despite OCP's best efforts, it still is. Sub-Zero immediately says that he might still be worthy of the Lin Kuei. Sub-Zero knows a thing or two about becoming a [[VideoGame/MortalKombat9 Cybernetic Warrior against your will]], so not only does he believe in Murphy's words, but he also believes he is worthy to be part of the Lin Kuei.
189	** Like the aforementioned one with Spawn, one intro with Scorpion sees Hanzo sympathize with Murphy losing his family due to what happened to him. Another sees Hanzo relieved that Murphy avenged his death at the hands of Boddicker.
190	-->'''Scorpion:''' Did you avenge your murder?\
191	'''[=RoboCop=]:''' My killers are dead, Scorpion.\
192	'''Scorpion:''' That is ''true'' justice.
193	** [=RoboCop=] makes it clear to Geras that even though Lewis's decision to take on Boddicker's thugs instead of waiting for backup led to his death and twisted resurrection, he doesn't blame her. Rather, he blames the thugs who shot him. In most of his intros, Geras also expresses his sympathy and commonality with [=RoboCop=]'s situation.
194	** Both Jade and Kitana express their displeasure at [=RoboCop=] effectively being a slave of OCP and Murphy himself takes care to warn Jax not to end up in a position of having to repay them.
195	* One of Rambo's his intros against Sheeva has her asking him what gods made him the way he is, Rambo responds that Trautman was the one who made him. Sheeva's response? "The man must be punished!" It's a response that shows Sheeva is aware of at least ''some'' of what John James Rambo has been through and that the man responsible for putting him through it ought to face consequences. On the flip side, the exchange is meant to be a reference to the first film [[BadassBoast where Trautman himself admitted it]], so John probably meant to honor his mentor by giving him the credit he felt he deserved.
196	** Additionally, the fact that many characters in the game either acknowledge or outright respect Rambo's skill and some even are aware of his past.
197	* Mileena's outing in this game outright confirms Tanya and Mileena were in a relationship, and Mileena was clearly head over heels for the girl. As you can imagine, this means she's all but ready to avenge Tanya's death.
198	-->'''Mileena:''' Jade will die as Tanya did!\
199	'''Kotal Kahn:''' Return her to me, Mileena!\
200	'''Mileena:''' '''NEVER'''! You must feel my pain!
201	* Surprisingly, a few of Mileena's intros suggest Kitana actually does think Mileena can be brought to her side, to the point she's willing to send people to try and convince her.
202	-->'''Jade:''' Kitana believes you can be saved.\
203	'''Mileena:''' chuckles to herself [[RedemptionRejection My sister is tragically mistaken]].\
204	'''Jade:''' Which is why I will show you no mercy.
205
206	-->'''Baraka:''' Join us against the emperor.\
207	'''Mileena:''' And forever curtsy to my sister?\
208	'''Baraka:''' Better Kitana's partner than Shao Kahn's slave.
209	** Note the fact that the word Baraka used was "partner". It seems to suggest if Mileena would let her, Kitana would happily see her as an equal.
210	* Some fight intros reveal that Kitana and Jade have a ''very'' strong friendship, especially with their acquaintances:
211	--> '''Kitana:''' Hurt Jade and you answer to me.\
212	'''Kotal Kahn:''' I would expect nothing less.\
213	'''Kitana:''' Do not forget it, Kotal.
214
215	--> '''Jade:''' What are your intentions towards Kitana?\
216	'''Liu Kang:''' Only honorable ones, I assure you.\
217	'''Jade:''' Hurt her, Liu Kang, and you answer to me!
218	* Most of Kotal Kahn and Scorpion's fight intros reveal that they are not so different and they read like two honorable warriors ready to duke it out:
219	--> '''Kotal Kahn:''' I admire your familial devotion.\
220	'''Scorpion:''' Nothing else matters to the Shirai Ryu.\
221	'''Kotal Kahn:''' It is a trait the Osh-Tekk share.
222
223	--> '''Kotal Kahn:''' Your quest for vengeance has ended?\
224	'''Scorpion:''' The architects of my pain are dead.\
225	'''Kotal Kahn:''' May you be blessed with new battles.
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227	--> '''Scorpion:''' D'Vorah must feel my clan's vengeance.\
228	'''Kotal Kahn:''' She will not survive Outworld's justice.\
229	'''Scorpion:''' I would not choose to become my enemy.
230	* Even Spawn of all people gets in on it. When he's not a wise-ass or exacting "justice" against those who deserve it, he's not only shown to be casual, but even gives one last warning to some characters against fighting or ''becoming'' like him. He also expresses sympathy rather than scorn to Jax and Rambo over their shared military backgrounds and PTSD, showing that deep down, Al Simmons still retains his humanity.
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234	* Jade's ending, she is torn from whether to help Kitana, her best friend, or Kotal Kahn, her long lost lover. As she continued to decide which to help, Jade hears Kotal's voice speak ''"[[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy Follow your heart, Jade.]]"'' To Kotal, as long as she was happy, he was fine with the decision.
235	* Both Johnny and Cassie's tower endings see them content to leave the timeline as is, except for one difference: preventing Sonya's death as she destroys Revenant Liu Kang's castle.
236	* Sonya's tower ending involves her becoming a god with the people she cares about the most. Cassie, Jax, Jacqui and even Johnny.
237	-->'''Sonya:''' But only because Cassie insisted. [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther And maybe I missed him a little]]. Just don't let him know that.
238	* Jax's tower ending has him choose to use Kronika's hourglass not only for his own benefit, but to SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong in regard to the treatment of black people in the USA, turning the nation (and possibly the whole world) into a {{utopia}} free of discrimination and bigotry. All that, and he does it in a way that still allows him to meet Vera and become Jacqui's father.
239	* Jacqui's tower ending is a mix of this with TearJerker. After seeing how much his father has suffered, she uses the Hourglass to make the group win the battle with Sindel in [=MK9=], so Jax never died and never became a revenant. However, Jax met his wife during recovery and thus, Jacqui was never born, but she says it's okay because "That's what a Briggs does". She gives him a last "I love you dad" before she's RetGone.
240	* Sub-Zero's tower ending has him intending to use Kronika's hourglass to restore the Lin Kuei, but realizes before he can redeem the Lin Kuei he will have to redeem Bi-Han first. While his corruption goes back even further than being resurrected as Noob Saibot (As far as being tempted to corruption by Sektor), after a few tries, he finally sets him on the right path as both Sub-Zeroes become co-Grandmasters of the Lin Kuei. Even after disowning his brother, Kuai Liang still wishes to have him by his side.
241	* The Terminator's tower ending. After seizing control of Kronika's hourglass and realizing [[YouCantFightFate that the war between man and machine will always end in mutually assured destruction no matter how many times history is restarted]], [[ScrewDestiny he creates a new future where they coexist peacefully together]], then [[HeroicSacrifice self-terminates]] by throwing himself into the Sea of Blood, taking all knowledge of the hourglass with him.
242	-->'''Cassie:''' ''[narrating]'' If you could ask him about it, [[TheSpock he'd tell you he made the only logical choice]]. [[GrewBeyondTheirProgramming But in my book, that machine's a hero]].
243	* Fujin's Arcade ending. Though he grew fond of mortals through observing them, Fujin realizes that he lacks understanding of the deeper intricacies of mortal life. He uses Kronika's hourglass to live hundreds of thousands of lifetimes in various mortal incarnations, encompassing all species, genders and even faiths. With this experience, he becomes a MessianicArchetype and forges a timeline of peace between mortals with himself living among them.
244	* Rambo's tower ending. After realizing he won control of the hourglass from Kronika, he initially thinks of helping right the atrocities of history, but realizes in doing so, he'd have to decide who lives and who dies. Realizing how it would make him not so different from the men who sent him to war, he [[RefusalOfTheCall chooses to simply walk away from that life]] and in doing so, [[EarnYourHappyEnding he finally gets the peaceful retirement he's longed for]].
245	* Rain gets a villainous one in his tower ending. Using the hourglass to learn the truth of his birth, he learns his mother Amara was told by Argus that he was stillborn and left her to die of grief. Furious at what his father did to her, Rain takes his revenge by [[BestServedCold slaying Argus, Taven and Daegon]] while leaving Delia alive to grieve her family's death, all to avenge, in his own words [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes "The only person who ever loved me"]].
246	* Would you expect that [[AxCrazy Mileena]] manages to get one in her ending? She starts by thinking of her sister, still hoping Kitana will accept her. Sad that Kitana refuses to accept her as anything but an abomination, Mileena [[RetGone erases her from history]] [[KillAndReplace and takes her place, becoming Kahnum of Time]]. Doesn't sound so heartwarming at first, but then she reveals she left [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes Shao Kahn and Sindel alive so they could witness her successes and be proud of her]], while removing all the bad blood she had with Raiden, Jade, and Liu Kang to become a friend and superior they adore. And that's not even the most heartwarming part. Realizing that she can't rule forever, she chooses to [[BabiesEverAfter raise an heir of her own who can carry on her legacy]], and proves herself to be [[GoodParents a very good mother to the daughter she's raising]] [[LesYay alongside Tanya]], noting that her daughter doesn't see her as an abomination, but as perfection.
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249	[[folder:Other]]
250	* In the Krypt, ''Shang Tsung'' gets a heartwarming moment in that he genuinely considered his champions friends, including Goro - who he outright says in a somber tone that he misses him the most. Even the worst of Outworld can show affection to one another after all.
251	** He also seems happy to resurrect the Wanderer whenever he's killed by any hazard in his island.
252	* While Johnny's announcer voice option gives most of the kharacters a funny or insulting nickname, Sonya and Cassie get a different treatment. He calls Cassie "DaddysGirl" in an endearing tone of voice, and he warmly calls Sonya "[[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther My Better Half]]".
253	* Looking closely at Johnny's win pose with the action figure of himself reveals it is Cassie's toy as signified by her name written on its foot ''Franchise/ToyStory'' [[https://twitter.com/unCAGEDgamez/status/1102615861062447104 style.]]
254	* There may have never been a more precious image in ''Mortal Kombat'' history than Scorpion aggressively spearing… a giant teddy bear in for a cuddle as the first revealed Friendship of the modern series. [[MythologyGag It seems that Scorpion does like teddies after all.]] What makes this more heartwarming is when one takes into consideration that Scorpion, a revenant who runs on rage and revenge, previously regained his humanity as Hanzo. It makes sense that the revenant Scorpion would hate teddies, whereas the more human Hanzo would happily snuggle with a teddy.
255	** Kitana's friendship more than qualifies. She throws her fans to the ground defiantly before out comes… Mileena! The two play patty cake with each other before ending with a loving hug. With how much Kitana never considered Mileena anything more than a disgusting evil clone of herself, this is absolutely precious.
256	** Speaking of Mileena, her own friendship has her holding a tea party with teddy bears she dressed up like herself, Kitana and Jade. This seems to imply Mileena, for all her bloodlust and psychopathy, still desires for the Edenians to accept her.
257	** Sub-Zero apparently appreciates the nickname "Grandmaster Blueberry Ice" enough to have it be the name of his ice cream cart in his Friendship.
258	* When Mileena was confirmed to appear in Kombat Pack 2 to the rejoicing of fans who have been demanding her for ''Mortal Kombat 11''[='=]s lifespan, her new voice Creator/KariWahlgren did some in-character thank yous to certain members of the community on Twitter. For example, this one was given to cosplayer [[https://twitter.com/MortalKombat/status/1314272517293400065 Alicia Marie.]]
259	* Even ''[[BigBad Kronika]]'' gets a moment via a secret dialog should she defeat Cassie using a T-Rex attack. Showing that she does care for her son.
260	--> ''"You answer for Shinnok."''
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