List of Mortal Kombat species

This page discusses Mortal Kombat species.

Automations
In Mortal Kombat, some characters have been turned into robots to improve their performance. It all started when the Lin Kuei clan decided to automate their ninjas.

Sektor was the first ninja to undergo this process of roboticization, and he would prove to be their biggest success. The Lin Kuei programmed the new robots to do their bidding, and Sektor's main objective was to seek out and kill Sub-Zero, who left the clan after refusing to be transformed into a robot. Sektor was devoid of a soul, lost all human emotions, and never succeeded in his mission. After turning his back on the Lin Kuei, he ventured to Japan and formed his Tekunin faction.

Cyrax was another of the Lin Kuei members turned into a robot. He was also programmed to seek out Sub-Zero. However, Cyrax was captured by Sub-Zero, reprogrammed, and permanently malfunctioned. He was then captured by Sonya Blade and Jax, and was partially returned to his human state.

Smoke was the third of the Lin Kuei warriors to undergo roboticization. After returning from a mission, he and Sub-Zero learned of the Lin Kuei's plans to transform their members into robots. The two fled; Sub-Zero escaped, but Smoke was captured and forced to become a robot. He was later captured in Outworld by Shao Kahn's army. Hopelessly imprisoned, he chose to shut himself down.

Centaurians
Centaurians (or Centaurs) are a race of beings whose bodies resemble hybrids of humans, horses, bulls and rams. They have strong stallion-like lower bodies with long tails. Their upper bodies resemble that of humans with ram or bull-like horns and fins protruding from their elbows. They are a native race of Outworld and are known for their hunting skills and ferocity. They are the natural enemies of the Shokan race and they will not hesitate to prove they are superior and better fit for the role of generals in Shao Kahn's army.

The only Centaurian feautured in the games is Motaro, although others appear in licensed media and tie-ins. However, no female Centaurians exist in the storyline.

Centaurians vs Shokan


 * Although Centaurians have two arms and the Shokan four, they more than make up for this with their long tails. Also their upper body is muscular and well-built and their two arms are probably stronger than two Shokan arms.


 * In height the Shokan can be a little taller, reaching almost 2.5 mts, but the Centaurians are much heavier.


 * Centaurians can leap long distances and run very fast, something the Shokan can do but to a lesser extend.


 * Both races have displayed certain immunity to magic.

Cryomancers
Cryomancers are a relatively new race in the Mortal Kombat universe. While members of this race have been in most of the games, it was only recently revealed in Mortal Kombat: Deception that there was such a race at all. Members include Sub-Zero, Noob Saibot, and Frost.

Cryomancers were once a race of people in ancient Outworld. It is unclear how they died out, but some speculate that Shao Kahn may have feared their power and had them exterminated. Some fled to Earthrealm and joined the ranks of the Lin Kuei.

The Frozen Katakombs are the only known sanctuary of the lost race of Cryomancers. It is located somewhere in Outworld.

Edenians
Edenians are a human-like species that dwell in Edenia. At one time, Shao Kahn merged Edenia with Outworld to expand his tyranny. Some of those in the Edenian Royal Family battled for it and it was eventually returned to its original state. Most noteable Edenians are Sindel, the Queen of Edenia, Kitana, Sindel's daughter, Jade, who is Kitana's best friend as well as the leader of the Edenian Army, Rain, Shao Kahns former assassin who turned on him, and the Edenian traitor Tanya. Edenians have very long lives, as Kitana is 10,000 years old, and still considered young. Edenians also have special magical skills (i.e Jade can do various wind tricks and Sindel can fly and launch fireballs).

Elder Gods
The Elder Gods are the silent guardians of all reality in the Mortal Kombat universe. They observe and scheme, manipulating events in the realms to prohibit the return of the One Being. They do not care about the denizens born in the realms, as they only seek to keep the One Being at bay.

Long before the realms, there was One Being, who existed by drawing off the life forces of the Elder Gods. In response, the Elder Gods created the Kamidogu, powerful weapons that shattered the One Being. The Elder Gods then created the realms from its body. One of their own wanted to control the realms, just as the One Being had controlled them. That Elder God, Shinnok, waged a war that nearly destroyed what they had created, and ended with Shinnok becoming imprisoned in the Netherealm. They cursed Shang Tsung, who consumed the souls of other mortals to maintain his existence, either not knowing or not caring that his need to devour mortal souls would lead to him learning the location of Shinnok's amulet.

The Elder Gods' rule of non-interference in mortal affairs, that do not threaten their existence, was evident when Shao Kahn, Emperor of Outworld, merged Edeania with Outworld to reclaim Queen Sindel, which was in direct violation of the sacred rules of Mortal Kombat. Raiden begged the Elder Gods to stop Shao Kahn, who was required by the sacred laws to win ten consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments before he could take Earthrealm, but the Elder Gods did nothing.

Their non-intervention nearly cost them their existence when Shinnok escaped the Netherealm and attacked them directly. Most of the Elder Gods were killed, and Raiden and Fujin gathered forces to stop him.

When Onaga was reincarnated, his fifty-year mission to gather the Kamidogu through Shujinko, with the aid of his facade (Damashi), was complete with the acquisition of Shinnok's amulet from Quan Chi. Now aware of a direct threat to their existence, the Elder Gods summoned Scorpion to act as their champion and destroy Onaga.

Humans
The majority of Mortal Kombat characters belong to the human race, although many of them possess superhuman qualities, such as the ability to control fire, ice, and invisibility. Most humans originate from the Earthrealm, although they have been known to be found and originate from other realms. Generally, those who come from the other realms are those that possess the most supernatural powers and characteristics. Because they possess a soul, they were the target for Shao Kahn's extermination squad and Shang Tsung's soul devouring. The humans are responsible for repelling Outworld's forces and saving Earthrealm's existence.

Several factions exist within the human race, some of which are actually against Earthrealm and formed alliances with those from Outworld. The Lin Kuei are the most recognized faction within the human race, although they themselves possess superhuman qualities. The Outer World Investigation Agency actually formed from normal humans in an attempt to repel Shao Kahn from the Earthrealm after he invaded and killed many people.

Many humans have been killed during Mortal Kombat, most notably Sub-Zero the elder, Liu Kang, and Hsu Hao. Some of their souls have fallen into the hands of Shang Tsung and his Soulnado, while others were able to regain their soul and live once again.

Oni
Oni are hideous, gigantic creatures with sharp claws, wild hair, and two long horns growing from their heads. They are humanoid for the most part, but occasionally they are shown with unnatural features, such as odd numbers of eyes or extra fingers and toes. They are believed to have emerged from the Netherealm. There, they roamed the realm in search of damned souls to torment for their own personal pleasure. After making their way to Outworld, they were seen hiding in the Living Forest, consuming those who entered. The only known Oni are Drahmin and Moloch. Belokk was also believed to be an Oni, but he was never featured in any game.

Saurians
Saurians are fictional creatures found in Mortal Kombat. They are humanoids who evolved from the dinosaurs. Standing on two legs and having bigger brains than their ancestors, they have the potential for more complex thought.

One of the many races within the Mortal Kombat universe, it is believed that they once thrived within Earthrealm, but were driven from their home by the war waged between the Elder Gods, Raiden, and Shinnok. They fled to the realm of Zaterra, where they thrived once more. Eventually, Shao Kahn, the Emperor of Outworld, invaded and merged their realm with his own kingdom. The Saurians were seemingly driven to extinction within Outworld. There are only two known survivors, Reptile and Khameleon. Chameleon may also be a member of this race.

Shokans
In the Mortal Kombat universe, Shokan is the name of a race of half-human, half-dragon warriors. They are tall, exceptionally strong, and have four arms. Goro, Kintaro, and Sheeva belong to this race. They are mortal enemies to the Centaurian race, which includes Motaro.

Sorcerers
Sorcerers in the Mortal Kombat game series usaully originate from Outworld or Edenia. The most famous sorcerers are Shang Tsung and Quan chi (A.K.A the deadly alliance) and each have their own special powers. Most of the citizens of Edenia fall into this category such as Sindel and Rain. Quan chi is an exeption as he originated from the Netherrealm and was previously an Oni.

Tarkata
The Tarkata are an interracial breed of warriors, mixed between a race from Outworld and a race from the Netherrealm. They have ugly faces, spiky jaws, and blades coming out of their bodies. Baraka is their leader, and it's also said that Mileena and possibly Shao Kahn are Tarkatans as well. Mileena, with applied magic by Shang Tsung, was to look like a "lost twin sister" of Kitana, although her true identity is half Tarkatan.

The Tarkata are a nomadic species, mainly populating Outworld's wastelands. Their way is to follow a strong leader; in this respect they have served Shao Kahn, and later, Onaga loyally. Theirs is a race posessed of a love for battle.