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Encyclopedia > Kobra (Mortal Kombat)
Kobra

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Appearances MK: Deception
MK: Unchained
MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin Earthrealm
Species Human
Alignment Evil
Fighting styles Shorin-Ryu (MK:D)
Kickboxing (MK:D, MK:A)
Weapons Kali Sticks (MK:D)
Machete (MK:A)

Kobra is a fictional character 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. ... Mortal Kombat: Deception is the latest game in the controversial and bloody Mortal Kombat video game series by Midway. ... Earthrealm (Mortal Kombat: Deception) In the Mortal Kombat video game series, Earthrealm is the name that is most frequently used for Earth. ... This page discusses the multiple species and/or subspecies/races found in the Mortal Kombat game universe. ... Shorin-ryu (小林流) is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts. ... Kicking to left side Kickboxing refers to sport-fighting using kicks and punches and sometimes throws and bows representing a certain martial art or can be practiced for general fitness, or as a full-contact sport. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... For other uses, see Mortal Kombat. ... Screenshot of The King of Fighters XI (2005, SNK Playmore). ...

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About Kobra

Kobra could be described as Mortal Kombat's stock street brawler character. Infamous for his brutality and savage killings, Kobra shows no mercy to his opponents. Introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deception as the second of Kabal's recruits for the new Black Dragon, he is a gifted young martial artist, eager to put his skills to the test. Mortal Kombat: Deception is the latest game in the controversial and bloody Mortal Kombat video game series by Midway. ... Kabal is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... The Black Dragon is a faction in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...


Storyline

For years, Kobra wondered whether his martial arts training would work in a real fight. Even though he has been practicing his skills at his NYC karate school, no one was allowed to really hurt each other. So, he went to New York's back alleys in order for him to put his skills to the test. Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For other uses, see Karate (disambiguation). ...


At first, he started on street gangs. Then, he went to gangbangers and drug dealers. The thrill and excitement of fighting started to consume him, and he started killing his opponents. He continued his killing streak and added looting to his list when he robbed convenience stores and gas stations. Eventually, the NYPD caught him. At this point, Kobra had no clue as to how many lives he had destroyed. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Modern gas station A filling station, gas station or petrol station is a facility that sells fuel for road motor vehicles – usually petrol (US: gas/gasoline), diesel fuel and LPG. The term gas station is mostly particular to the United States of America and Canada, where petrol is known... The New York City Police Department (NYPD) , the largest police department in the United States, has primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City. ...


When Kobra was being taken downtown, he heard gunfire and officers shouting. Kabal and Kira had found out about him and came to induct him into the new Black Dragon syndicate. After killing the officers and escaping, Kabal took Kira and Kobra to Outworld, where they worked for Havik, the cleric of Chaos who had brought Kabal back from the brink of death. Kira is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... For village in Norway, see HÃ¥vik. ...


He appears in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon's Konquest mode, as Taven's first kombatant, protecting a bridge with Kira in the Botan Jungle that Taven needs to cross. Kira abandons Kobra as he starts battling the newcomer, eventually escaping after he fails to stop him. Taven is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ... Taven is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...


In Kobra's Armageddon ending, he defeats Blaze and assumes the power of the gods. He further demands that the elder gods give him control over all realms. They do so, but insist that he must have a queen to rule alongside him. Kobra chooses Kira as his queen, and the elder gods transform her into a goddess of death. When Kira kisses Kobra, he is turned into a pile of ashes, as a lesson to others who would order the Elder Gods.[1] Blaze is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...


Combat characteristics

Signature moves

  • Windmill Kick: Kobra slides forward a bit and performs a devastating arcing Axe Kick which causes the opponent to bounce off the ground allowing for a juggle. (MK:D, MK:A)
  • Burning Fist: Kobra dashes forward with a flaming fist extended forward, which knocks his opponents down. (MK:D, MK:A)
  • Tele-Punch: Kobra disappears, leaving a trail of smoke behind, then reappears behind his opponent and punches them down. (MK:D, MK:A)
  • Chi-Blast: Kobra gathers Chi and releases a flaming projectile forward from the palms of his hands. Has a variation were he crouches. (MK:D, MK:A)

Character development

In development, Kobra was called Ken Masters as a placeholder name because of his resemblance to the Street Fighter character. A German magazine received a beta copy of Deception, and published screenshots that identified Kobra as Ken, making fans wonder if Ken was actually in the game. He was also referenced to as "Ben" by the Official Xbox Magazine. Ken Masters , his first name is sometimes written as 拳) is a video game character created by Capcom. ... For the World of Warcraft ex-NPC, see Captain Placeholder. ... Screenshot of Street Fighter (arcade version). ... A video game magazine is a magazine that talks about video games on PC, other computers or video game consoles. ...


Before Armageddon was released, an early versus render showed Kobra wearing his normal white costume. [1] However, another later and almost completely identical versus screen image showed him wearing a black version. [2] This led to some speculation that Kobra's primary outfit would be changed in color. This did not prove to be true, although the palette swap of Kobra's outfit is indeed black if both players choose the same costume. A red Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Bros. ...


Trivia

  • The United States flag patch on Kobra's alternate outfit is backwards.
  • Kobra's machete in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon was originally going to be Kai's weapon. The machete was later given to Kobra as Kai was given the Spiked Club.

This does not cite its references or sources. ... Kai is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. ...

References

  1. ^ Kobra's Armageddon info at Mortal Kombat Warehouse


 

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