<><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Mortal Kombat II Frequently Asked Questions Version 1.2 Written by Dave <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ The Story _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ 500 years ago, the shapeshifter Shang Tsung was banished from the Outworld to the Mother Realm for his crimes. There, with the aid of his pupil Goro, a hideous half-human dragon, he was to atone for his crimes by unbalancing the furies of the realm, allowing his master Shao Kahn and his minions to enter the dominion and rule forever. He was defeated. He returned to the Outworld a failure, facing execution at the hands of Shao Kahn, supreme ruler of the Outworld, the Astral Planes of Shokan and the surrounding kingdoms. With the apparent death of Goro, his fate seemed sealed. But Tsung told Kahn of his plan for revenge, a plot so evil and twisted even Kahn was persuaded to grant him one final opportunity to redeem himself. He cleverly lured his adversaries to the bizarre Outworld where they would face a new challenge - a tournament hosted by Shao Kahn himself. Today, the Tournament begins... Again! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ General/Keys _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ This guide was written for the PC version of Mortal Kombat II, although almost all of the special and finishing moves will apply to the other versions as well, including the Coin-Op, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and Sega 32X. Probe software programmed the Genesis (and 32X also?) version as well as the PC one. The abbreviations used in the moves section are: F = Forward B = Back U = Up D = Down HP = High Punch LP = Low Punch BL = Block HK = High Kick LK = Low Kick + = can be substituted for "and" ( ) = indicates that multiple buttons should be pressed at the same time * = indicates that the move can be done in mid-air { } = Where to stand for a Fatality As an example, a move reading "B + HP" would mean "Press Back, and while still pressing back, press High Punch." As another example, a move reading "(LP + LK)" would mean "Press Low Punch and Low Kick at the same time." Fatality Distances: {Close} = Stand as close to your opponent as possible. {Just inside sweep-range} = About one step inside foot-sweep range. {Far} = Stand as far away from your opponent as possible. {One-full jumps length away} = Stand about the distance of one jump. {Anywhere inside jump-distance} = One jumps length away or closer. Notes on Finshing Moves: - A Fatality finishing move can only be performed at the end of the second winning round, when it says "Finish Him/Her." A Fatality is a finishing move where you murder your opponent, usually accompanied with blood. - A Friendship can only be performed at the end of the second winning round, when it says "Finish Him/Her." The player must not have used either Punch button during the final winning round. A Friendship is a finishing move where you do something nice for your opponent, rather than kill them. You can be standing anywhere on the screen when you do one. - A Babality can only be performed at the end of the second winning round, when it says "Finish Him/Her." The player must also not have used either Punch button during the final winning round. A Babality is a finishing move where you turn your opponent into a baby. You can be standing anywhere on the screen when you do one. - A Pit/Ceiling Fatality can only be performed on the stages the "Kombat Tomb" or the "Pit II." You must be standing as close as possible to your opponent when you do one. - A Dead Pool Fatality may only be performed on the stage the "Dead Pool." - You can hold down Block while doing any special or finishing move to "stabalize" your character and keep him/her from moving around. The moves are listed for the keyboard, and some of the special moves may be slightly different if you're using a four-button joystick like the Gravis GamePad. Refer to the instruction manual for a listing of which ones. The finishing moves will be the same no matter which type of controller you're using. Note that I've had trouble doing Liu Kang's second Fatality with the keyboard. The stages you fight on are in repeating order as follows: The Dead Pool Kombat Tomb Wasteland The Tower Living Forest The Armory The Pit II The Portal Kahn's Arena Goro's Cave (secret stage) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Individual Character Descriptions and Moves _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ ======== Baraka ======== Baraka lead the attack against Liu Kang's Shaolin temple. He belongs to a nomadic race of mutants living in the wastelands of the Outworld. His fighting skills and dreaded Blade Fury gained the attention of Shao Kahn who then recruited him into his army of destruction. -Blade Swipe- : B + HP -Blade Spark- : D, B, HP -Blade Fury- : B, B, B, LP -Fatality 1- : B, B, B, B, HP {Close} -Fatality 2- : B, F, D, F, LP {Close} -Pit/Ceiling- : F, F, D, HK -Friendship- : BL + U, F, F, HK -Babality- : F, F, F, HK =========== Johnny Cage =========== The world was shocked when martial arts movie star Johnny Cage dissapeared from the set of his latest film. But in truth, he was following his former ally Liu Kang into the Outworld where he plans to compete in a twisted tournament in which lies the balance of Earth's existence - as well as a script for another blockbuster movie. -Low Green Flame- : B, D, F, LP -High Green Flame- : F, D, B, HP -Shadow Kick- : B, F, LK -Shadow Uppercut: : B, D, B, HP -Low Blow- : (BL + LP) -Fatality 1- : F, F, D, U {Close} -Variation- : F, F, D, U, then immediately press (D + BL + LP + LK) {Close} -Fatality 2- : D, D, F, F, LP {Close} -Pit/Ceiling- : D, D, D, HK -Friendship- : D, D, D, D, HK -Babality- : B, B, B, HK ======= Jax ======= Major Jackson Briggs was leader of the U.S. Special Forces unit of which Lt. Sonya Blade was a member. After receiving a signal from Lt. Blade, Jax embarks on a rescue mission, hoping to retrieve both Sonya and the elusive Kano, wanted criminal and leader of the Black Dragon organization. Sonya's trail leads him into the ghastly Outworld, where he belives both Sonya and Kano to be held prisoner. -Ground Punch- : Hold LK (3 seconds), then release -Gotcha Grab- : F, F, LP -Quadruple Slam- : Throw your opponent, then immediately start tapping HP -Sonic Wave- : F, D, B, HK -Backbreaker- : Press BL while close to opponent in mid-air -Fatality 1- : LP + F, F, F, release LP {Close} -Fatality 2- : BL, BL, BL, BL, LP {Just inside sweep-range} -Pit/Ceiling- : BL + U, U, D, LK -Friendship- : BL + D, D, U, U, LK -Babality- : BL + D, U, D, U, LK ======== Liu Kang ======== After winning back the Shaolin Tournament from Shang Tsung's twisted clutches and returning him to the Outworld in disgrace, Liu Kang returned to his temples. He discovered his sacred home in ruins and his Shaolin brothers lost in a vicious battle with a horde of Outworld warriors, a parting salvo from Tsung and his minions. Now he travels into the dark realm to seek revenge ... -Standard Fireball- : F, F, HP* -Low Fireball- : F, F, LP -Flying Kick- : F, F, HK -Bicycle Kick- : Hold LK (5 seconds), release -Fatality 1- : D, F, B, B, HK {Close} -Fatality 2- : 360 motion away from opponent {Anywhere inside jump-distance} -Pit\Ceiling- : D, B, F, F, LK -Friendship- : F, B, B, B, LK -Babality- : D, D, F, B, LK ====== Kitana ====== Kitana's beauty hides her savage role as a personal assassin for Shao Kahn. Seen talking to an Earth realm warrior, her motives have come under suspicion by her twin sister Mileena, but only Kitana knows her own true intentions. -Fan Swipe- : B + HP -Fan Throw- : F, F, (HP + LP)* -Fan Lift- : B, B, B, HP -Air Attack- : F, D, B, HP -Fatality 1- : BL, BL, BL, HK {Close} -Fatality 2- : LK + F, F, D, F, release {Close} -Pit\Ceiling- : F, D, F, HK -Friendship- : D, D, D, U, LK -Babality- : D, D, D, LK ======== Kung Lao ======== A former Shaolin monk and member of the White Lotus Society, Kung Lao is the last descendent of the great Kung Lao who was defeated by Goro 500 years ago, allowing the tournament to fall into Shang Tsung's evil hands. Realizing the danger the Outworld menace poses to all Earth, he joins Liu Kang in entering Shao Kahn's contest. -Teleport- : D, U -Hat Throw- : B, F, LP (can be aimed) -Dive Kick- : D + HK (must be at peak of jump in mid-air) -Hat Spin- : BL + U, U, LK (tap LK to keep spinning) -Fatality 1- : F, F, F, LK {Just inside sweep-range} -Fatality 2- : LP + B, F, release {Far} -Pit\Ceiling- : F, F, F, HP -Friendship- : B, B, B, D, HK -Babality- : B, B, F, F, HK ======= Mileena ======= Serving as an assassin along with her twin sister Kitana, Mileena's dazzling apearance conceals her hideous intentions. At Shao Kahn's request, she is asked to watch for her twin's suspected dissension and must put a stop to it at any cost. -Teleport Kick- : F, F, LK -Roll Attack- : B, B, D, HK -Sai Throw- : Hold HP (2 seconds), release* -Fatality 1- : BL + HK, HK or Hold HK (2 sec.), release {Close} -Fatality 2- : F, B, F, LP {Close} -Pit/Ceiling- : F, D, F, LK -Friendship- : D, D, D, U, HK -Babality- : D, D, D, HK ====== Rayden ====== Watching events unfold from high above, the mystic Rayden realizes the grim intentions of Shao Kahn. After warning the remaining warriors from the Shaolin Tournament, Rayden soon dissapears. He is believed to have ventured into the Outworld alone. -Lightning Bolt- : D, F, LP -Flying Thunderbolt- : B, B, F* -Teleport- : D, U -Shocker- : Hold HP (3 seconds), release (only works in two-player games) -Fatality 1- : Hold LK (6 seconds), release, quickly tap BL + LK or LK + D, D, F, F, release, quickly tap BL + LK {Close} -Fatality 2- : Hold HP (8 seconds), release {Close} -Pit\Ceiling- : BL + U, U, U, HP -Friendship- : D, B, F, HK -Babality- : BL + D, D, U, HK ======= Reptile ======= Shang Tsung's personal protector, Reptile, lurks in the shadows stopping all those who would do his master harm. His human form is believed to disguise a horrific reptilian creature whose race was thought extinct millions of years ago. He enters the contest hoping to defeat all and protect his master. -Acid Spit- : F, F, HP -Force Ball- : B, B, (HP + LP) -Invisibility- : BL + U, U, D, HP -Slide- : (LP + LK) -Fatality 1- : B, B, D, LP {One full jumps-length away} -Fatality 2- : Turn invisible, F, F, D, HK {Close} -Pit/Ceiling- : D, F, F, BL -Friendship- : B, B, D, LK -Babality- : D, B, B, LK ======== Scorpion ======== This reincarnated specter is back after learning of Sub-Zero's return. He again stalks the ninja warrior, following him into the dark realm of the Outworld where he continues his personal mission -- to avenge the loss of his family at the hands of the Lin Kuei clan. -Spear- : B, B, LP -Teleport- : D, B, HP* -Takedown- : F, D, B, LK -Air Throw- : Press BL while close in mid-air -Fatality 1- : BL + U, U, HP {Just inside sweep-range} -Variation- : BL + D, D, U, U, HP {Anywhere on the screen} -Fatality 2- : HP + D, F, F, F, release {Close} -Pit\Ceiling- : D, F, F, BL -Friendship- : B, B, D, HK -Babality- : D, B, B, HK ======== Sub-Zero ======== Thought to have been vanquished in the Shaolin Tournament, Sub-Zero mysteriously returns. It is believed this secretive member of the Lin Kuei, a lengendary clan of Chinese "ninjas", has traveled into the Outworld to again attempt an assassination of Shang Tsung. To do so, he must fight his way through Shao Kahn's tournament. -Deep Freeze- : D, F, LP -Ground Freeze- : D, B, LK -Slide- : (LP + LK) -Fatality 1- : F, F, D, HK {Just inside sweep-range}, then F, D, F, F, HP {Close} -Fatality 2- : LP + B, B, D, F, release {Far} -Pit/Ceiling- : D, F, F, BL -Friendship- : B, B, D, HK -Babality- : D, B, B, HK =========== Shang Tsung =========== After losing control of the Shaolin Tournament and returning to the Outworld in disgrace, the shapeshifter Shang Tsung promised his ruler, Shao Kahn, that he could still unbalance the furies and allow Kahn to take over the Earth. His plan was to lure the Earth Warriors to compete in the Outworld, and then, win or lose, never let them return. Convinced of this plan, Shao Kahn restores Tsung's youth. -1 Flaming Skull- : B, B, HP -2 Flaming Skulls- : B, B, F, HP -3 Flaming Skulls- : B, B, F, F, HP -Morphs- -Baraka- : D, D, LK -Johnny Cage- : B, B, D, LP -Jax- : D, F, B, HK -Liu Kang- : B, F, F, BL -Kitana- : BL, BL, BL -Kung Lao- : B, D, B, HK -Mileena- : Hold HP (2 seconds), release -Rayden- : D, B, F, LK -Reptile- : BL + U, D, HP -Scorpion- : BL + U, U -Sub-Zero- : F, D, F, HP -Fatality 1- : Hold HK (2 seconds), release {Just inside sweep range} -Fatality 2- : BL + U, D, U, LK {Close} -Fatality 3- : Hold LP (30 seconds), release {Just inside sweep range}(Note: You do not have to hold it the full 30 seconds if you have it held before the round starts) -Pit\Ceiling- : BL + D, D, U, release, D + BL(Only works on Pit II) -Friendship- : B, B, D, F, HK -Babality- : B, F, D, HK All characters can do a Dead Pool fatality by pressing F, F, F, and then doing a standard uppercut {Close} while you're using the keyboard. If you're using the Gravis GamePad, press F, F, F, BL {Close}. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Hidden Characters _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ -Jade: A female ninja in a green suit. She moves faster than the normal CPU opponent, and also uses Kitana's fan throw. Jade is also immune to all projectile attacks. She can occasionally be seen in the background of the Living Forest stage. In the match before the mystery box (appears as a "?" box on the Battle Plan), win one round using Low Kick only. You may not use any other button, including Block. You will then be transported to Goro's Cave to fight her. -Smoke: A male ninja in a grey suit. Smoke rings are constantly being emmitted from his body. He moves much faster than the normal CPU opponent, and also uses Scropion's spear. He can occasionally be seen in the background of the Living Forest stage. You'll need to be on the stage The Portal to get to him. When Dan Forden comes out in the bottom right corner and says "Toasty!!", press the Start Button (F1 or F2). You will then be transported to Goro's Cave to fight him. Note that Forden seems to appear more often in two-player games than in one-player ones. -Noob Saibot: A male ninja in a pitch-black suit. Looks like a shadow. He moves faster than the normal CPU opponent, and also uses Scorpion's spear. Win 25 matches in a row, then win the first round of your 26th match to get to him. Note that if you lose both rounds to him, then win the first round of your next match, you'll go back and fight him again. This can be repeated indefinitely as far as I know. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Miscellaneous Things _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ - Press Up + the Start button (F1 or F2) at the character select screen for random select. The cursor must be on the original character (Liu Kang on the player-one side, Reptile on the player-two side) for it to work. - Whenever you uppercut your opponent, Dan Forden will randomly come out in the bottom right corner and say "Toasty!!." He will also randomly appear when you connect with Kung Lao's Hat Spin. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Known Kodes _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ - Go into the setup menu (F10), turn on Caps Lock and type DIP. You will go into a dip switch setting screen, where you can toggle the different switches On/Off. To my knowledge, it's not known at this time what effect, if any, these switches have. You can also access this menu while you're in the cheat screen. - At the first screen that comes up when you enter the game, type in AICULEDSSUL (doesn't have to be in CAPS). If you entered it correctly, you'll hear the same sound as the one you hear when you do Scorpion's flame Fatality. Then as soon as the Acclaim logo screen comes up, press the F9 key. It will take you into a cheat screen where you can toggle different flags On/Off. Press ESC to exit the screen when you're done. Here's a brief rundown on the different cheat flags: - Cheat Mode: Turns the effects of the cheat flags On/Off. - Freeplay: Gives you unlimited continues. - No Damage to P1: Makes player-one invincible. - No Damage to P2: Makes player-two invincible. - 1 Hit Kills P1: Only need one hit to kill player-one. - 1 Hit Kills P2: Only need one hit to kill player-two. - Soak Test: ? - Background: Lets you pick one background to fight on for the entire game, up to Kintaro. - Battle Plan: Lets you select where on the battle plan you'll start. - Drone Ending: Picks what finishing move the CPU does on you when it wins. - Stop Clock: Lets you turn the timer off. - Set Drones: Lets you pick one opponent to fight the whole way up to Kintaro. You cannot combine the "No Damage to P1/2" and "1 Hit Kills P1/2" flags. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Bugs/Glitches _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ - The game frequently crashes after you fight Jade. After it displays the message "Now, you must return to the Outworld" the screen will go black. I've been Shang Tsung every time it's crashed, but it's possible that it can happen while you're playing as other characters as well. - The game crashes sometimes after you fight Smoke. It happens the same way it does after you fight Jade. - The game will sometimes crash if you try to exit to DOS while you're at the character select screen. The screen freezes. - The game will sometimes crash in the second or third round while you're fighting Shao Kahn as Rayden. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Ending Messages _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ These are messages that will appear at the bottom of the screen after Shao Kahn explodes. The different ones are: - WHERE IS KANO? - WHERE IS SONYA? - WHERE IS GORO? - FRIENDSHIP? - BABALITY? - WHO IS JADE? - WHO IS SMOKE? - THREE RAE ON STNIIIAAMEL (There are No Animalities) - CEAMR ODSE TNO EXITS (Ermac does not exist) - EMRO BATMOK TO MEOK (More Kombat to kome) - SRUEP GHIH MIPTAC (Super High Impact) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Character Endings _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Baraka: Known for his unpredictable actions and wild fits of anger, Baraka goes on a rampage. After defeating the earth warriors he attacks Shang Tsung, Kintaro, and finally Shao Kahn himself. After defeating Shao Kahn, Baraka's race of mutants arise from the wastelands and rebel against what is left of Kahn's army. They eventually win and the Outworld comes under the rule of King Baraka. Johnny Cage: After dissapearing from the set of his latest movie, Cage finally resurfaces. He used all his knowledge and experiences as a fighter to end the Outworld menace. Now heralded as a ture hero, Cage receives the respect he rightfully deserves. He also gets his inspiration for the sequel to his blockbuster movie Mortal Kombat. MK II is released and quickly becomes the greatest motion picture event of all time. Cage realizes that MK III is inevitable. Jax: Jax finds Sonya held captive alongside their arch enemy Kano. Her only chance of escape is by Jax entering Shao Kahn's contest. With fierce determination he catches the Outworld warriors off guard and wins the tournament, bringing Shao Kahn's rule to a crashing halt. During the chaos that follows, Jax and Sonya escape through the dimensional gate from which they entered. Kano once again eludes capture but Jax and Sonya know they will cross paths with him in the future. Liu Kang: With his Shaolin temple in ruins, Liu Kang journeys into the Outworld, enters Shao Kahn's tournament and unleashes a fury that does not end until the defeat of Shao Kahn. Liu Kang then returns to the seclusion of his Shaolin temple. He pays his respects to his lost brothers and finally realizes that the events which have taken place were all fullfillment of his destiny. Kitana: Through her years of working as an assassin, Kitana has learned many secrets, especially about her own past. She finds that Mileena is not her twin but a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung. She learns that her parents were former rulers of the Outworld overthrown by Shao Kahn. Determined to take back what is rightfully hers she must defeat Kahn himself. She does so by entering the tournament. She retakes her parents' castle and restores the Outworld back into a realm of nobility. Kung Lao: A former Shaolin Monk alongside Liu Kang, Kung Lao also grieves the loss of their Shaolin brothers. He realizes that his ultimate fate lies within the dark realm of the Outworld. He defeats the Outworld opponents until he emerges the supreme champion. With his strength and spirit in complete alignment he finally avenges the death of his great ancestor. Although his greatest challenges lie ahead ... Mileena: Once thought to be Kitana's twin sister, Mileena is actually a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung. With Shao Kahn suspicious of Kitana's motives, Mileena seizes the opportunity to attack Kahn and his minions. Caught off guard they are no match for Mileena's speed. She wins the tournament and together with her secret companion, Baraka, they rule the world as King and Queen. Rayden: Familiar with Shang Tsung's lies and Shao Kahn's brutality, Rayden accepts their challenge to compete in an Outworld tournament. He is well aware of their scheme to unbalance the Furies and invade the Earth Realm. Rayden vows to use all his might to end their treachery. Winning the tournament Rayden destroys Shao Kahn and all his minions. He also destroys the dimensional gates which would have been their passageway to the Earth Realm. Reptile: Reptile has always loyally served as Shang Tsung's protector. While maintaining a very low profile in the first tournament he discovered Tsung's plot to force the remaining members of his near extinct rate into slavery under Shao Kahn's rule. Reptile then devises a plan of his own. He enters the Outworld tournament, defeats Shao Kahn and turns against Shang Tsung, ending his master's scheme. Now his race can live on in their own peaceful existence. Scorpion: Upon learning of Sub-Zero's reappearance, Scorpion enters Shao Kahn's tournament. He witnesses Sub-Zero spare the life of an opponent and realizes that this is not the same Sub-Zero who murdered him so long ago. He lets the ninja live and goes on to defeat the Outworlders in their unholy contest. With the defeat of Shao Kahn, Scorpion discovers a new purpose for his existence. He becomes the guardian of the new Sub-Zero to atone for murdering his older brother and in prepartion for a third tournament. Sub-Zero: When Sub-Zero failed to return from the Shaolin tournament and rumor of Shang Tsung's survival reached the Lin Kuei clan, they immediately sent another assassion to complete the taks. The new warrior is actually the younger brother of the original Sub-Zero. He enters the Outworld contest and accomplishes his task. He learns of Scorpion's foul vendetta against his brother but will never know why his life was spared. Perhaps a third tournament is in his future? Shang Tsung: Shang Tsung not only turns against and defeats both Kintaro and Shao Kahn, he also takes over their rule of the Outworld. With Shao Kahn's armies at his command, he finally unbalances the Furies, and weakens the dimensional gates between the Outworld and the Earth Realm. Along with his elite group of sorcerers he uses this weakness to march a never ending horde of demons into the Earth and doom its inhabitants to eternal darkness. Have a nice day. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ Credits _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Thanks to... Gerald Garcia Jr. [FDC].............................70054.1216@compuserve.com Florian Engelhardt.................................100442.2012@compuserve.com Paul Hurley....................................................rat@rat.mv.com John Bartos..........................................73360.334@compuserve.com Wayne H. Nelson.....................................73750.1173@compuserve.com ???..................................................ineluki@u.washington.edu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------