SONYA Sonya disappears in the first tournament, but is later rescued by Jax. After returning to Earth, she and Jax try to warn the U.S government of the looming Outworld menace. Lacking proof, they watch helplessly as Shao Kahn begins his invasion. SPECIAL MOVES: Ring Toss: D, F, LP Leg Grab: D + LP + BL Flying Punch: F, B, HP Rising Leg Kick: B, B, D, HK Fatality 1: B, F, D, D, R Fatality 2: Hold R + BL, Up, Up, B, D, release R + BL Animality: Hold LP, B, F, D, F, release LP Babality: D, D, F, LK Friendship: B, F, B, D, R (far) Stage: F, F, D, HP COMBOS: HP, HP, LP, B + HP HK, HK, B + HK HK, HK, HP, HP, LP, B + HP HK, HK, HP, HP, Up + LP HP, HP, Up + LP CYRAX Cyrax is unit LK-4D4, The second of three prototype Cybernetic Ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Like his counterparts, his last program is to find and terminate the rouge ninja Sub- Zero. Without a soul, Cyrax goes undetected by Shoa Kahn and remains a possible threat against his occupation of Earth. SPECIAL MOVES: Green Net: B, B, LK Short Bomb: Hold LK, B, B, HK Long Bomb: Hold LK, F, F, HK Air Throw: F, D, F, BL, LP Teleport: F, D, BL Fatality 1: D, D, D, HP Fatality 2: D, D, F, Up, R (close) Animality: Up, Up, D, D (close) Babality: F, F, B, HP Friendship: R, R, R, Up Stage: R, BL, R COMBOS: HP, HP, LP HP, HP, HK, HP, HK, B + HK or LK JADE When the renegade Princess makes her escape into the unknown regions of Earth, Jade is appointed by Shao Kahn to bring his daughter back alive. At one time a close friend of the Princess, Jade is faced with the task of betraying her friend or disobeying her emperor. SPECIAL MOVES: Boomerang Middle: B, F, LP (B, B, F, LP to return) Boomerang High: B, F, HP Boomerang Low: B, F, LK Projectile: B, F, HK Glow Kick: D, F, LK Fatality 1: Up, Up, D, F, HP (close) Fatality 2: R, R, R, BL, R, (close) Animality: F, D, F, F, LK Babality: D, D, F, D, HK Friendship: B, D, B, B, HK Stage: B, F, D, R COMBOS: HP, HP, D + LP, D + HP HK, HK, LK, B + HK LK, HK, LK, B + HK HP, HP, D + LP, LK, HK, LK, B + HK JAX After failing to convince his superiors of the coming Outworld invasion, Jax prepares to covertly for the future battle with Kahn's minions. He fits both arms with indestructible bionic implants. This is a war Jax is prepared to win. SPECIAL MOVES: Single Missile: B, F, HP Double Missile: F, F, B, B, HP Bionic Rush: F, F, HK Gotcha Grab: F, F, LP (close) Ground Smash: Hold LK 3 seconds, then release Back Breaker: BL (in air) Fatality 1: Hold BL, Up, D, F, Up (close) Fatality 2: R, BL, R, R, LK (far) Animality: Hold LP, F, F, D, F (close) Babality: D, D, D, LK Friendship: LK, R, R, LK (far) Stage: D, F, D, LP COMBOS: HK, HK, B + HK HP, HP, BL, LP, B + HP HK, HK, Hold D, HP, HP, BL, LP, B + HP KABAL As a chosen warrior, his identity is a mystery to all. It is believed he is a survivor of a attack by Shao Kahn's extermination squads. As a result, he is viciously scarred, kept alive by artificial respirators and a rage for ending Shao Kahn's conquest. SPECIAL MOVES: Fireball: B, B, HP Web Spin: B, F, LK Ground Saw: B, B, B, R Airball: B, B, HP (in air) Fatality 1: D, D, B, F + BL (at mid range) Fatality 2: R, BL, BL, BL, HK (close) Animality: Hold HP, F, F, D, F (close) Babality: R, R, LK Friendship: R, LK, R, R, Up (far) Stage: BL, BL, HK COMBOS: LK, LK, B + HK LK, LK, HK, B + HK LK, LK, HP, HP, D + HP LK, LK, HP, HP, D + LP, D + HP LIU KANG After the Outworld invasion, Liu Kang finds himself the prime target of Kahn's extermination squads. He is the Shaolin Champion and has thwarted Kahn's schemes in the past. Of all the humans, Kang poses the greatest threat to Shao Kahn's rule. SPECIAL MOVES: High Fireball: F, F, HP Low Fireball: F, F, LP Bicycle Kick: Hold LK 3 seconds, then release Flying Kick: F, F, HK Fatality 1: F, F, D, D, LK (close) Fatality 2: Up, D, Up, Up, BL + R Animality: D, D, Up (at mid range) Babality: D, D, D, HK Friendship: R, R, R, R, D (far) Stage: R, BL, BL, LK COMBOS: LK, LK, HK, B + LK HP, HP, BL, LK, LK, HK, B + LK HP, HP, B + LP KANO Kano was thought to have been killed in the first tournament. Instead, he is found alive in the outworld where he again escapes capture by Sonya. Before the actual Outworld invasion, Kano convinces Kahn to spare his soul. Kahn needs someone to teach his warriors how to use Earth's weapons... Kano is the man to do it. SPECIAL MOVES: Spinning Ball: Hold LK 3 seconds, then release Blade Toss: D, B, HP Blade Swipe: D, F, HP Grab And Shake: B, D, F, LP Air Throw: BL (in air) Rising Ball: F, D, F, HK Fatality 1: Hold LP, F, D, D, F (close) Fatality 2: LP, BL, BL, HK (far) Animality: Hold HP, BL, BL, BL (close) Babality: F, F, D, D, LK Friendship: LK, R, R, HK (sweep) Stage: Up, Up, B, LK COMBOS: HP, HP, LP, D + HP HK, HK, LK, B + HK HP, HP, HK, LK, B + HK KITANA Kitana is accused of treason by the High Courts of Outworld after mudering her evil twin, Mileena. Shao Kahn takes it upon himself to specifically appoint a group of warriors to catch his daughter and bring her back alive. However, Kitana must first find a way to reach the newly crowned Queen Sindel and warn her of their true past. SPECIAL MOVES: Fan Toss: F, F, HP, LP Fan Lift: B, B, B, HP Square Punch: D, B, HP Fatality 1: R, R, BL, BL, LK (close) Fatality 2: B, D, F, F, HK (close) Animality: D, D, D, R (close) Babality: F, F, D, F, HK Friendship: D, B, F, F, LP Stage: F, D, D, LK COMBOS: HK, HK, LK, B + HK HP, HP, B + LP, F + HP KUNG LAO The Mysterious member of the White Lotus Society is back in an attempt to defeat Shao Kahn and avenge the death of his Shaolin brothers. SPECIAL MOVES: Hat Throw: B, F, LP Teleport: D, Up Spinning Shield: F, D, F, R Air Diving Kick: D, HK (in air) Fatality 1: F, F, B, D, HP (close) Fatality 2: R, BL, R, BL, D (at mid range) Animality: R, R, R, R, BL (close) Babality: D, D, F, F, HP Friendship: R, LP, R, LK (far) Stage: D, D, F, F, LK COMBOS: LK, LK, B + HK HP, LP, HP, LP, LK, LK, B + HK NIGHTWOLF Nightwolf works as a historian and preserver of his peoples culture. When Kahn's portal opens over North America, Nightwolf uses the magic of his Shamen to protect his tribes sacred land. This area becomes a vital threat to Kahn's occupation of Earth. SPECIAL MOVES: Arrow: D, B, LP Hatchet Swipe: B, F, HP Chest Reflect: B, B, HK Shoulder Ram: F, F, LK Fatality 1: Up, Up, B, F, BL (close) Fatality 2: Hold HP, B, B, D (far sweep) Animality: F, F, D, D, (close) Babality: F, B, F, B, LP Friendship: R, R, R, D (sweep) Stage: R, R, BL COMBOS: HP, HP, LP LK, HP, HP, LP HP, HP, LP, HK HP, HP, LP, B + HK REPTILE Always one of Shao Kahn's reliable servants, Reptile is chosen to assist Jade in the capture of Kitana. In contrast to Jade's instructions, Reptile is ordered to stop the renegade Princess at all costs... even if it means her death. SPECIAL MOVES: Acid Spit: F, F, HP Slow Force Ball: B, B, HP + LP Fast Force Ball: F, F, HP + LP Slide: B + LP + BL + LK Invisibility: Up, D, HK Reverse Elbow Attack: B, F, LK Fatality 1: B, F, D, BL (1/2 screen) Fatality 2: F, F, Up, Up, HK (sweep) Animality: D, D, D, Up, HK (close) Babality: F, F, B, D, LK Friendship: D, F, F, B, HK (close) Stage: BL, R, BL, BL COMBOS: HP, HP, D + LP HK, HK, B + HK HP, HP, HK, B + HK SCORPION When Shao Kahn makes a failed attempt at stealing the souls that occupy Earth's hell, Scorpion makes his escape. Now free to roam the Earth once more, Scorpion holds allegiance to no one. He's a wild card in the Earth's struggle against the Outworld. SPECIAL MOVES: Spear: B, B, LP Teleport Punch: D, B, HP Air Throw: BL (in air) Fatality 1: D, D, UP, HK (1/2 screen) Fatality 2: F, F, D, Up, R (close) Animality: F, Up, Up, HK (close) Babality: D, B, B, F, HP Friendship: B, F, F, B, LK (close) Stage: F, F, Up, Up, LP COMBOS: HP, HP, Up + LP HP, HP, HK, B + HK HK, HK, LK, LK SEKTOR Sektor is actally the code name for unit LK-9T9. He was the first of three prototype cybernetic ninjas built by the Lin Kuei. Sektor was once a human assassin trained by the by the Lin Kuei. He volunteered for automation because of his loyalty to the Outworld invasion because he has no soul to take. SPECIAL MOVES: Missile: F, F, LP Seeking Missile: F, D, B, HP Teleport Uppercut: F, F, LK Fatality 1: LP, R, R, BL (mid range) Fatality 2: F, F, F, B, BL (mid range) Animality: F, F, D, Up (close) Babality: B, D, D, D, HK Friendship: R, R, R, R, D (far) Stage: D, D, D, R COMBOS: HP, HP, LK, LP HP, HP, HK, B + HK SHEEVA Sheeva was hand picked by Shao Kahn to serve as Sindel's personal protector. She becomes suspicious of Shao Kahn's loyalty toward her race of Shokan when he places Motaro as the head of his extermination squads. On the Outworld, Motaro's race of Centurions is the natural enemy of the Shokan. SPECIAL MOVES: Teleport Stomp: D, Up Fireball: D, F, HP Ground Stomp: B, D, B, HK Fatality 1: F, D, D, F, LP (close) Fatality 2: Hold HK, F, F (close) Animality: R, BL, BL, BL, BL Babality: D, D, D, B, HK Friendship: F, F, D, F, HP Stage: D, F, D, F, LP COMBOS: HP, HP, LP, F + HP HK, HK, LK, B, HK HP, HP, LP, HK, HK, LK, B, HK SINDEL Sindel once ruled the Outworld at Shao Kahn's side as queen. Now 10,000 years later after her untimely death, she is reborn on Earth with evil intentions. Sindel is the key to Kahn's occupation of Earth. SPECIAL MOVES: Sonic Dizzy: F, F, F, HP Float: B, B, F, HK Fireball: F, F, LP Air Fireball: D + LK (while jumping) Fatality 1: R, R, BL, BL, R + BL (close) Fatality 2: R, R, BL, R, BL (mid range) Animality: F, F, Up, HP (close) Babality: R, R, R, Up Friendship: R, R, R, R, R, Up Stage: D, D, D, LP COMBOS: HP, HP, D, HP HP, HP, LP, HK LK, HP, HP, LP, HK LK, HP, HP, D, HP SMOKE With Sub-Zero's betrayal of the Lin Kuei, Smoke and two other ninjas are transformed into cybernetic killing machines. Their only directive... find Sub-Zero and destroy him. Somehow Smoke maintains his human soul during the transfer, which leads him to join his old friend rather than killing him. SPECIAL MOVES: Spear: B, B, LP Teleport Uppercut: F, F, LK Air Throw: BL (in air) Invisibility: Hold BL, Up, Up, R Fatality 1: Hold BL + R, Up, Up, F, D (far) Fatality 2: Hold R + BL, D, D, F, Up (mid range) Animality: D, F, F, BL (far) Babality: D, D, B, B, HK Friendship: R, R, R, HK Stage: F, F, D, LK COMBOS: HP, HP, LP HP, HP, HK HP, HP, LK, HK, B + LP STRYKER When the Outworld portal opens over a large city in North America, panic and chaos rage out of control. Kurtis Stryker was the leader of the Riot Control Brigade when Shao Kahn began taking souls. He finds himself the lone survivor of a city once populated by millions. SPECIAL MOVES: Rushing Throw: F, F, HK Baton Takedown: F, B, LP Low Grenade: D, B, LP High Grenade: D, B, HP Bustin' Caps: B, F, HP Fatality 1: D, F, D, F, BL (close) Fatality 2: F, F, F, LK (far) Animality: R, R, R, BL (mid range) Babality: D, F, F, B, HP Friendship: LP, R, R, LP (far) Stage: Unknown for now. COMBOS: LK, HP, HP, LP HK, HP, HP, LP SUB-ZERO The ninja returns- unmasked. Betrayed by his own clan, the Lin Kuei, he broke sacred codes of honor by leaving his clan and is marked for death. But unlike the ninja of old, his pursuers comes as machines. He must not only defend himself against the Outworld menace, but he must also elude his soulless assassins. SPECIAL MOVES: Ice Ball: D, F, LP Ice Shower: D, F, HP Sub Xerox: D, B, LP Slide: B + LP + BL + LK Fatality 1: BL, BL, R, BL, R (close) Fatality 2: B, B, D, B, R (mid range) Animality: Hold BL + R, F, Up, Up Babality: D, B, B, HK Friendship: LK, R, R, Up Stage: B, D, F, F, HK COMBOS: HK, HK, B, HK HP, HP, LP, LK, HK, B + HK SHANG TSUNG Shang Tsung is Shao Kahn's lead sorcerer. He once fell out of favor with his emperor after failing to win the Earth Realm through tournament battle. But the ever scheming Shang Tsung is instrumental in Kahn's conquest of Earth. He has now been granted more power than ever. SPECIAL MOVES: Fireball: B, B, HP Double Fireball: B, B, F, HP Triple Fireball: B, B, F, F, HP Ground Fireballs: F, F, B, B, LK Fatality 1: Hold LP, D, F, F, D (close) Fatality 2: Hold LP, R, BL, R, BL (close) Animality: Hold HP, R, R, R (sweep) Babality: R, R, R, LK Friendship: LK, R, R, D Stage: Up, Up, B, LP MORPHS: Cyrax: BL, BL, BL Ermac: D, D, Up Jade: F, F, D, D, BL Jax: F, F, D, LP Kabal: LP, BL, HK Kano: F, B, F, BL Kitana: F, D, F, R Kung Lao: R, R, BL, R Liu Kang: Rotate D-pad 360 degrees clockwise 2 times Mileena: R, BL, HK Nightwolf: Up, Up, Up Reptile: R, BL, BL, HK Scorpion: D, D, F, LP Sektor: D, F, B, R Sheeva: F, D, F, LK Sindel: B, D, B, LK Sonya: D, D, D, R + LP + BL Stryker: F, F, F, HK Sub-Zero: F, D, F, HP Classic Sub-Zero: BL, BL, R, R COMBOS: HP, HP, LP, B, HK LK, HP, HP, LP, B, HK ERMAC Rumored to have existed in previous tournaments, Ermac finally enters the fight. No one knows for sure if Ermac fights for a particular side, or if he simply fights to prove he exists as a deadly hidden force. SPECIAL MOVES: Fireball: D, B, LP Teleport Punch: D, B, HP Telekinetic Slam: B, D, B, HK Fatality 1: D, Up, D, D, BL (sweep) Fatality 2: R, BL, R, R, HK (close) Animality: Unknown Babality: Unknown Friendship: Unknown Stage: R, R, R, R, LK COMBOS: LK, LP HK, HK, LK, B + HK HP, HP, B, LP, HK, B + LK HP, HP, B + LP, D, F + HP MILEENA Thought to have been killed by Kitana in Mortal Kombat II, Mileena suddenly returns. SPECIAL MOVES: Sai Toss: Hold HP 2 seconds, then release Teleport Kick: F, F, LK Ground Roll: B, B, D, HK Fatality 1: B, B, B, F, LK (far) Fatality 2: D, F, D, F, LP (close) Animality: F, D, D, F, HK (close) Babality: D, D, F, F, HP Friendship: D, D, B, F, HP Stage: D, D, D, LP COMBOS: HP, HP, Up + LP, D + HP HP, HP, HK, HK, Up + LK, Up + HK HUMAN SMOKE In his human form, Smoke worked for the Lin Kuei as an assassin. When the Lin Kuei automate their ninjas, Smoke is trapped. He then becomes a Cyborg assassin. SPECIAL MOVES: Teleport Punch: D, B, HP Spear: B, B, LP Air Throw: BL (in air) Fatality 1: R, BL, R, HK Fatality 2: Unknown Animality: Unknown Babality: D, B, B, F, HP Friendship: Unknown Stage: F, Up, Up, LP COMBOS: HP, HP, HK, B + HK HP, HP, Up + LP HK, HK, LK, B + HK CLASSIC SUB-ZERO Who is that masked man? UMK3 leaves us pondering that exact question with the return of once deceased ninja. Perhaps we'll find some more clues to this mysterious ninja's true identity in Mortal Kombat Trilogy. SPECIAL MOVES: Ice Blast: D, F, LP Ground Freeze: D, B, LK Slide: B + LP + BL + LK Fatality 1: D, D, D, F, HP (close) Fatality 2: Unknown Animality: Unknown Babality: Unknown Friendship: Unknown Stage: F, D, F, F, HP COMBOS: HP, HP, D + LP, D + HP HP, HP, LK, HK, D, F + LK HK, LK, D, F + LK RAIN Born in Kitana's former world of Edenia, Rain was smuggled away from the realm as a small child shortly after Shao Kahn's takeover. Thousands of years later he resurfaced, his allegiance to Kahn. He chose to betray his homeland rather than suffer at the hands of Kahn's extermination squads. SPECIAL MOVES: Sky Lighting: B, B, B, + HP Mind Control Orb: D, F, HP Super Roundhouse: B + HK Fatality 1: Unknown Fatality 2: Unknown Animality: Unknown Babality: F, B, B, HP Friendship: Unknown Stage: Unknown COMBOS: HP, HP, LP, HP HK, HK, LK, HK, B + HK NOOB SAIBOT Noob Saibot, emerges from the darkest region of reality-a region known as the Netherealm. He belongs to a group called The Brothers of the Shadow and worship an evil mysterious fallen elder god. His mission is to spy on the events taking place in the battle between realms and report back to the enigmatic leaders. SPECIAL MOVES: Clone Throw: F, F, HP No Block Ball: D, F, LP Teleport: D, Up Fatality 1: Unknown Fatality 2: Unknown Animality: Unknown Babality: F, F, F, LP Friendship: Unknown Stage: Unknown COMBOS: HP, HP, LP, HK LK, LK, LK, LK