Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)




Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)

About Scorpion

Formerly a human ninja and member of the Japanese ninja clan Shirai Ryu, Scorpion is now a yellow garbed, hell-spawned revenant, inexorably seeking vengeance against those responsible for the destruction of his clan and the death of his family. Although essentialy neutral in allegiance, Scorpion will ally himself with anyone who can help his plans of revenge.

Scorpion was once manipulated by Quan Chi, who promised him life in exchange for his impressive combat abilities in order to defeat Sub-Zero. Despite such actions, Scorpion is not entirely merciless, as he once spared the life of Sub-Zero's younger brother. As Scorpion is a spectre, sorcery and supernatural anomalies have previously proven slightly more successful in vanquishing Scorpion in combat. When masked, Scorpion appears human, although this is merely an illusion. When revealing his true self, only Scorpion's skull remains, which sometimes appears on fire.

Although Scorpion is featured alongside the forces of evil in the opening scene of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, he remains neutral, due to his fierce hatred of Quan Chi.

Pre-Mortal Kombat

"Scorpion" was the code name of one of the Shirai Ryu's finest warriors, a ninja assassin named Hanzo Hasashi. It is also known that his father, a former member of the Shirai Ryu, forbade his son from joining the clan, as he did not wish his son to live the life of an assassin. During the events of Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero, he was hired by Quan Chi to find a map hidden in the Himalayas. However, Quan Chi had also requested for the services of Sub-Zero the elder, who belonged to the rival Lin Kuei clan and was Scorpion's personal rival. The theory of hiring two ninja was simple - in case one of them failed, the other would succeed and Quan Chi would be closer to unlocking unknown and ultimate power.

The two warriors fought, with Sub-Zero gaining the advantage. As Scorpion lay on the ground defeated, Sub-Zero decapitated him and left his corpse where it fell. Scorpion learned that the Lin Kuei had also massacred his family and his entire clan. Fueled by an undying rage and thirst for retribution, he vowed to kill Sub-Zero in retaliation for his own murder.

Scorpion would not meet Sub-Zero again until a brief encounter in the Netherealm, where Sub-Zero had been sent by Raiden to regain the amulet from Shinnok and Quan Chi. The two fought, but Sub-Zero defeated Scorpion again and escaped the undead assassin's wrath. Following his return to Earth, Sub-Zero was later invited to participate in Shang Tsung's tournament of Mortal Kombat, but unbeknownst to the Lin Kuei warrior, Scorpion had been invited as well. The two interacted on Shang Tsung's boat, with Scorpion declaring that he would seek revenge for his murder.

Mortal Kombat

Scorpion then disappeared in a burst of flames and ash, and returned to the Netherealm.

Mortal Kombat II

A year later, Scorpion learned of Sub-Zero's plans to compete in the second tournament. Enraged at the idea that his murderer had somehow returned and his vengeance was incomplete, Scorpion followed Sub-Zero into the realm of Outworld, where Shao Kahn hosted the second tournament, during which Scorpion saw Sub-Zero sparing the life of an opponent. As a result, Scorpion vowed to be the new Sub-Zero's guardian in atonement for killing his older brother.

Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3

When Shao Kahn invaded Earthrealm and unsuccessfully tried to conquer the Netherealm as well, Scorpion was inadvertently set free, and he pledged allegiance to no one. Kahn, however, recognized Scorpion's skills, and enlisted the ninja in his forces. Scorpion's allegiance with Kahn quickly dissolved when he discovered that Sub-Zero, whom he had vowed not to harm, was one of Earth's chosen warriors. Scorpion returned to the Netherealm once more after Kahn's defeat.

Mortal Kombat 4

Scorpion came to believe that the younger Sub-Zero was involved with the murders of his family and clan. Quan Chi offered him life in exchange for the spectre's assistance in the war with the Elder Gods, which Scorpion accepted, but only so he could face Sub-Zero in combat. Scorpion engaged Sub-Zero in final battle; as with the elder Sub-Zero, Scorpion's obsession for revenge was too strong and he emerged the victor. Deadly Alliance

Quan Chi was tortured by Scorpion while trapped in the Netherealm. He eventually struck a deal with the Oni Drahmin and Moloch, who fought off Scorpion for him and enabled him to escape. Scorpion followed him, but was deposited in a different location by the portal. Deception

Scorpion managed to escape into the Void before the purity of the Soulnado tore him apart. There, he met the Elder Gods, and noticed Onaga's dominance beginning to unfold. The Elder Gods were aware of his presence and enhanced his mortal and supernatural abilities, and gave him a new mission to seek and destroy Onaga before he unmade the realms. Scorpion emerged from the Void and returned to Outworld.

Armageddon

In MK: Armageddon's Konquest mode, Scorpion appears to be no longer willing to serve as the Elder Gods' champion. While the Elder Gods did fulfill their promise, they brought back the Shirai Ryu clan as hellspawned warriors, the same as Scorpion. Enraged at what he perceived as their betrayal, Scorpion vows to gain vengeance on the Elder Gods by removing the two things crucial to their plans- Taven and Daegon. In Scorpion's MK: Armageddon ending, after defeating Blaze, his wife and son are resurrected, along with the entire Shirai Ryu clan, who awaited his command. Quan Chi appears and kidnaps his son, taking him into the Netherealm. Scorpion commands the Shirai Ryu to find Quan Chi.

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