Mortal Kombat/WMG: Difference between revisions

== Shinnok is the One Being. ==

* Jossed by the fact that Shinnok is an Elder God, and it's expressly stated that not only did the Elder Gods exist alongside the One Being, but they used the Kamidogu to break up the One Being and form the realms; it makes sense that the Elder Gods would keep the key to unifying the realms on their possession at all times. Also, Shinnok's goal is ''not'' to unify the realms, but to gain power; specifically, to destroy the Elder Gods, conquer ''a'' realm (Earth, ideally), and take over the pantheon. He has no intention of unifying the realms, probably because - as an Elder God - he already knows what would happen if they were, and doesn't want to become food for an all-powerful entity.

== Everyone is alive in Armageddon because they were brought back from the Netherrealm. ==

* This is canon, atleast for the five heroes who got killed assaulting the Deadly Alliance.

* If this is canon for them, is canon for everyone else as well, which also explains the plenty of resurrections pre-Armageddon. (i.e. Johnny Cage, supposedly dead in III but brought back in IV)

Remember, the plot already clarifies that Raiden sent a telepathic message of all that was yet to come to his ''MK1'' self. This is every event up to Shao Kahn about to kill Raiden post-''Armageddon'', including ''Liu Kang's death''. In the original trilogy, Raiden had a close [[Mentors]]-like relationship with Liu Kang, so perhaps he doesn't want Liu Kang to win Mortal Kombat and set the chain of events into motion again in order to protect him (and sent Kung Lao in his steed; an exact reversal of the original games). Thus, Liu Kang won't be in this game for storyline purposes (but he'll be in a playable character; [[Internet Backdraft]] would ensue if he wasn't), but he'll probably have greater importance in the inevitable sequel.

* Well, the whole Liu Kang being excluded thing has been [[Jossed]]. Only time will tell how his story turns out.

* In fact...

* Liu Kang again - sticking with the classics while tweaking more minor points of continuity... for now.

* Kung Lao, having gone in Kang's place for the reasons in the above WMG.

The One Being wishes to unify all the Realms. Whether under Onaga or Shao Kahn, Outworld has always sought that goal (it was spectacularly successful: we don't know how many there were, but when the series opens, there appears to be only Chaosrealm, Seido, Netherealm, and Earthrealm left for Outworld to assimilate, with at least three other Realms having already fallen) - clearly The One Being guided Onaga, and when he was deposed, switched to maniupulating Kahn. It sensed Kahn's downfall at the hands of the Dealy Alliance, and so manipulated Shujinko and Reptile to unleash Onaga once again, who promptly began trying to unleash The One Being directly. Perhaps that theory that The One Being was going to break out in Armageddon was close to the truth...

"You might see a character become cybernetic who wasn't before, and so you see a different version [of events]," said Ed Boon. What might that imply:

Due to Bi-Han {{spoiler|already being turned into Noob Saibot}} and Kuai Liang {{spoiler|being turned into Cyber Sub-Zero}}, both former carriers of the Sub-Zero codename can't appear in their classic forms. Unless they want to drop entirely the Mortal Kombat series, [[Mortal Kombat 3|Netherrealm Studios already got the memo about what happens when you take an Ensemble Darkhorse out of the cast]], and [[Word of God|Boon]] said that [[Spotlight-Stealing Squad|Mortal Kombat wouldn't be MortalKombat without Scorpion and Sub-Zero]]. The next game may also cover what happened to the 3D games since the [[Timey-Wimey Ball]], from 4 onwards. So, in order to get a new Sub-Zero for the next installment, they're going to possibly introduce a new member to the Lin Kuei. Who will he be? Could he be a ''she''?

* Possibly [[Jossed]], seeing as {{spoiler|Cyber Sub-Zero ([[Kill'Em All|and anyone else not named]] Raiden, Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya Blade) was killed by Sindel, and Noob was destroyed when Nightwolf hurled him into the Soulnado, annihilating both parties.}} We'll see.

** Well, for one, the codename of Sub-Zero is a generational thing. According to pre-existing canon, ESZ and YSZ are numbers five and six, meaning that their ''great-great-grandfather'' was the original Sub-Zero. The younger brother was originally Tundra and only took on his brother's codename out of respect and for undercover purposes. There's no real decree specifying that the title is off-limits to the rest of the Lin Kuei clan, but I don't think that they would touch it (for one, most codenames [[Meaningful Name|seem to have something to do with their abilities or talents]], e.g. [[Super Smoke|Smoke]] and [[An Ice Person|Sub-Zero]]; the Sub-Zero bros. and Frost were the only cyrokinetic users of the entire group) unless it was a successor hand-picked by the family. Plus, this ''is'' ''Mortal Kombat'', where [[Death Is Cheap]] in abundance. Most fans probably wouldn't accept another Sub-Zero (remember the [[Internet Backdraft]] for Frost before ''Deadly Alliance'' was released?), especially when there's a good possibility that the ''real'' one could come [[Back From the Dead]].

** Also, Liu seems to be dead, too.

== Predictions for Mortal Kombat 10. ==

Shinnok and Quan Chi will use the souls of the fallen heroes to form a brainwashed army to conquer the realms. As with the original timeline, Kenshi will turn Ermac good; Ermac, in turn, will once again help to free the souls of the fallen heroes and return them to normal. However, instead of Liu Kang's ghost helping him (or perhaps in addition to him), Ermac will be assisted by Havik, who doesn't want the tyrannical order of Shinnok to reign supreme. Cyb-Zero will encounter Frost and train her to be the third incarnation of Sub-Zero, together fighting against Sektor's new Lin Kuei regime. Raiden tries to rally the heroes against Shinnok's forces, but they are distrustful of him for his actions in MK9. Fujin leads Earthrealm in his stead while Raiden, still is troubled by visions of the future, seeks out a deceived youth who works to revive the Dragon King...

* Alternatively, any surviving Outworlder Warriors will be forced into an [[Enemy Mine]] situation with Raiden to prevent Shinnok from conquering their realm as well, adding to the mistrust between the "Good" guys. Sareena, if she appears, will seek to free Noob and/or Cyb-Zero from Shinnok's control.

* Outworld's situation is unclear. If Baraka's word rings true, then Mileena is going to be in command; her rule would likely be very wildcard, either siding with Shinnok for more power or opposing him for her own selfish reasons... assuming her subjects even consider her stable enough to rule. Ermac is another wildcard; according to his arcade ending, {{spoiler|his souls will go chaotic and ultimately unify under the deceased King Jerrod, who might then try to split Edenia off from Outworld, if not try to control Outworld directly until the threat of Shinnok is over. Maybe Kenshi isn't needed for his [[Heel Face Turn]] after all}}.

== Future MK series will eventually have a showdown between Raiden and Dark Raiden. ==

== Cyber Sub-Zero survives his Kold Fusion fatality. ==

* Hotaru: Was briefly seen in the intro of ''MK9'', slumped over. Couple that with the fact Havik appears in Noob Saibot's ending, and both of them may be playable later.

* Hornbuckle: Another rumor character that never came to fruitition, was a "holy man" who captured Blaze and had him guard the dragon egg, so that may have something to do with the story to prevent Onaga from returning.

** Minor quibble: the ''MK'' logo refers to the appearance of the Elder Gods. Onaga is a dragon, but not a dragon who looks at all like the logo. Liu Kang's dragon form, however...

* [[Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance|Hsu Hao]], in a new, less crappy design, and with a different backstory, thanks to what Raiden changed. With Stryker already being [[Rescued From the Scrappy Heap]], there's a big chance that NR will redesign and improve a lot of characters from the 3D games. He can be one.

** Minor quibble; Stryker was fairly well liked by the staff, even though fans disliked him for years. Hsu Hao seems almost universally hated.

* The only problem: Many fans are begging for Cyber Smoke. If this happens, then fans will rage and the whole plot of {{spoiler|Sub-Zero becoming a robot}} will be pointless. But Cyber Smoke probably won't make the cut unless he's an alt costume. {{spoiler|But it would be fun to see Freddy in there, working for Kahn.}}

** {{spoiler|Or, given that he was stripped of his powers by Shao Khan, as a [[Token Evil Teammate]] for the heroes.}}

== The Black Dragon clan is the modern-day [[Team Fortress 2|Mann Co.]] ==

== Jax is the Old Spice Guy or can turn into him as a brutali-fatality. ==

== Kano was once a surgeon. ==