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Baraka as he appeared in Mortal Kombat: Deception

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About Baraka

Baraka was introduced as a mean, unforgiving, and unpredictable warrior in service of Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II. The race he belongs to, later revealed in Mortal Kombat: Deception, is that of the Tarkatan, a crossbreed between vile Netherealm creatures and denizens of Outworld. Baraka, and perhaps all of his race, has the ability to let long blades appear from his lower arms at will (similarly to the comic-book character Wolverine). At any rate, his race seems to be populating the vast deserts of Outworld. Although he has had numerous incursions with the Earthrealm warriors, there appears to be no particular rivalry or hatred on Baraka's part towards Earth or its inhabitants. While fighting for his masters, he invariably also plots his own path to power. His nasty, deformed and brutish appearance have made him a fan favorite ever since he first appeared in the series. He stands at a tall 6' 9" (206 cm). Shao Kahn. ... Mortal Kombat II is the second game in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... Mortal Kombat: Deception is the latest game in the controversial and bloody Mortal Kombat video game series by Midway. ... In the mythology of Mortal Kombat, the Tarkatan are an interracial breed of warriors between a race of Outworld and a race of the Netherrealm (Mortal Kombats hell). ... The Netherrealm is a fictional world found in the Mortal Kombat universe. ... Outworld is the evil realm that was once ruled by Onaga, the Dragon King. ... Wolverine (Logan, later revealed to have been born James Howlett) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero, and member of the X-Men. ... About Earthrealm More commonly referend to just as Earth, this realm has a very deep and rich mythology within the Mortal Kombat Universe. ...

Fighting Styles

• Silat
• Hung Gar
• Blades

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Storyline

In the events leading up to the second Mortal Kombat tournament, Baraka led the attack on the Shaolin Temples that eventually caused Liu Kang's quest for vengeance in Outworld, precisely as Shao Kahn had planned. During this tournament, he also engaged in a partnership with Mileena. Whether they became lovers or not is another question, but it is certain that their plans to eventually overthrow their emperor themselves never came to fruition as Mileena was murdered and Baraka was sent away to quell an uprising in the lowlands of Outworld. Their second chance at obtaining power (Mileena was resurrected), during the events of Mortal Kombat Trilogy, equally failed. Gate of the Shaolin Temples, Henan Province, China. ... Liu Kang is a character in the Mortal Kombat video game franchise, and from the first game up until the introduction of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, has been its main hero. ... Mileena is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... Mortal Kombat Trilogy is an anthology in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...

Baraka briefly returned in Mortal Kombat Gold in service of the necromancer Quan Chi, but this storyline was never fully explored, perhaps because, like Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mortal Kombat Gold was merely an add-on to an already running story rather than something entirely on its own. Mortal Kombat 4 was the last game in the Mortal Kombat series to have an arcade version. ... Necromancy is divination by raising the spirits of the dead. ... Quan Chi is a video game character in the Mortal Kombat series of fighting games. ...

In Mortal Kombat: Deception, Baraka is working for Onaga with Mileena to destroy the Edenian forces. He leads his army against the Edenians (led by Mileena, impersonating Kitana), but they are routed. When he receives a request for a meeting from Mileena, whom he feels aided the Edenians, he sends a body double in his place. Mileena feeds the double to flesh-eating beetles, so Baraka tears her apart. He had sent what remained of his army after Sub-Zero, so Baraka's future is uncertain. Mortal Kombat: Deception is the latest game in the controversial and bloody Mortal Kombat video game series by Midway. ... Onaga. ... Edenia is a fictional land in the Mortal Kombat series of video games. ... Kitana is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... Sub-Zero is the name of two video game characters from the Mortal Kombat series. ...

Movie appearance

Baraka appears in the second Mortal Kombat movie, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation along with a couple of others of his race. After a brief fight with Liu Kang, he is killed as with the others. His name is never mentioned in the movie, though. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) was directed by John R. Leonetti. ...

Trivia

• While brainstorming possible character ideas for Mortal Kombat II, several designers visited a local costume shop and found a scary rubber mask. They touched up the mask with paint to make it even more horrifying and added silver cosmetic nails to give the image of long fangs. This mask was worn by the actor who portrayed Baraka in the game.