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While the kharacter obviously returned after last seen meeting his demise in 9, he is clearly a different man both physically and mentally. Shang Tsung in [=MK11=] is charming, calculating, intimidating and deliciously cold blooded while his 9 variant is quite frankly an incompetent {{Jobber}} that's completely submissive to Shao Kahn and lacks his counterparts cunning and charisma who became a pawn in Quan Chi's game.

While the kharacter obviously returned after last seen meeting his demise in 9, he is clearly a different man both physically and mentally. Shang Tsung in [=MK11=] is charming, calculating, formidable and deliciously cold blooded while his 9 variant is quite frankly an incompetent {{Jobber}} that's completely submissive to Shao Kahn and lacks his counterparts cunning and charisma who became a pawn in Quan Chi's game.

* [[HurtingHero Given]] [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone Raiden's]] [[DespairEventHorizon gut]]-[[HeroicBlueScreenOfDeath wrenching]] [[ItsAllMyFault reactions]], I'm inclined to say no. Unless the God of Thunder is a ''very'' talented thespian, it's highly unlikely that [[spoiler:Raiden was corrupted by Dark Raiden's message, seeing as he could hardly do as much as ''interpret'' the stinking thing until it was too late. Dark Raiden has more or less cut all ties with the Elder Gods, whereas his past self (not having to have dealt with the events of ''DA'') was more willing, even if he ''was'' [[WhatTheHellHero calling them out on adhering by technicalities.]]]]

When a god dies, his essence reforms and he is revived as a blank slate. That is precisely what happened. In ''VideoGame/MortalKombat1'' Raiden is presented as a JerkassGod, who takes part in the tournament to prove that gods are stronger then mortals. Over the events of the series, he learns humility and eventually becomes TheMentor to the heroes that he is most known as. But when he dies, all that experience is gone and he is back to his old jerkass self.

* [[Film/BigTroubleInLittleChina Jack Burton]] (Creator/KurtRussell face model, but with a soundalike)

* [[Anime/AkameGaKill Esdeath]]

** On top of that, he might be opposed by Shujinko (who hopefully will be [[RescuedFromtheScrappyHeap revamped a la Stryker]]) in MK 10 or the next one after that (which would be a heavily altered version of Deception, but only with the Red Dragon Clan [[EnemyMine assisting]] Shujinko hoping to bring about [[VideoGame/MortalKombatArmageddon Armageddon]] so that Daegon could claim the birthright at the end of the Quest).

[[WMG: LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya is the One Being. Mortal Kombat really ''is'' a dream -- hers.]]

* Final Boss [[spoiler: [[TheStarscream Quan Chi]] ]], but as a seperate unplayable buffed version (something along the lines of how the unplayable Dark Kahn from MKvsDC was a fused/suped up version of Shao Kahn and Darkseid, who were both playable) who, in addition to have some new and/or more powerful moves, will fully utilize his necromancy skills to use some of the [[spoiler: characters killed during [=MK9=] and a few that might be killed in the coarse of [=MK10=], one of which will most likely include [[ReforgedIntoAMinion Shao Kahn]] ]] as assist characters perhaps something along the lines of how [[VideoGame/TheKingofFighters Original Zero]] could use three Strikers in KOF 2001.
** This Troper also predicts that Goro, Kintaro, and Moloch will also return, though not as [[SNKBoss SNK bosses]] but nonetheless as high-tier characters.

* Interesting bit of trivia: Kai [[WhatCouldHaveBeen was intended to be an African American]] (possibly also [[NoCelebritiesWereHarmed based on]] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was a student of Bruce Lee, of whom Liu Kang [[BruceLeeClone is based on]]), but at the last minute was made to be Nepalese. One random guess: if Kai ever does reappear in the new timeline he will be voiced by Creator/KharyPayton (with a voice similar to that of [[WesternAnimation/YoungJustice Aqualad]]).

* [[Anime/AkamegaKill Esdeath]]

* Possibly {{jossed}}, seeing as [[spoiler:Cyber Sub-Zero ([[KillEmAll 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.

** Reading the Fridge section for the series... it's mentioned in Shang Tsung's bio in ''Armageddon'' that ''all'' of Kahn's servants are bound to his life; if he dies, they die too. I suppose it's possible that they retconned that out or the Elder Gods are simply trapping Kahn in a Phantom Zone type deal or something, but if they did kill him... suddenly the Outworld situation becomes a lot [[KillEmAll clearer]].

* As for the game's Story Mode, it will be similar to the one in ''Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe'', being split in two simultaneous parts - each one for one of the timelines - and allowing the player to choose which one they want to play. Only this time, the ending for one part may be ''very'' different from the ending for the other part.

** To be fair this applies to virtually any female Mortal Kombat character willing to [[AbsoluteCleavage cover]] [[ImpossiblyLowNeckline enough]] [[BareYourMidriff skin]] to wear shoes.

In terms of gameplay, each kombatant will have two Character Variations, with each Variation representing one of the timelines. This time, there may be specific introductions and dialogues depending on the selected Variation.

At the end of MK 2011 it's shown that Quan Chi's deception and manipulative streak truly [[UpToEleven knows no bounds]], as shown as he was able to manipulate every little factor in the MK 2011 story with his treachery. He might as well been writing the story instead of the director's, that previous statement was an exaggeration but it was used to get the point across about how much of a manipulative puppet master Quan Chi is. Unless Shinnok is planning to double-cross Quan Chi/or at least has an eye on him, Quan Chi will deceive Shinnok just as badly as he did Shao Kahn.

Rather than picking either Shang Tsung's ending or Liu Kang's ending as the canon ending for ''[=MK11=]: Aftermath'', both endings will be considered canon: the timeline was split in two during the battles, with the one where Liu Kang won resulting in a utopia and the one where Shang Tsung won resulting in a dystopia. For some reason, the timelines will start to merge into one again, and thus the heroes and villains from each timeline will join forces against the heroes and villains from the other timeline to try to ensure that their timeline will continue existing.

[[WMG: [=MK12=] will involve a war between timelines]]

Rather than picking either Shang Tsung's ending or Liu Kang's ending as the canon ending for ''[=MK11=]: Aftermath'', ''both'' endings will be considered canon: the timeline was split in two during the battles, with the one where Liu Kang won resulting in a utopia and the one where Shang Tsung won resulting in a dystopia. For some reason, the timelines will start to merge into one again, and thus the heroes and villains from each timeline will join forces against the heroes and villains from the other timeline to try to ensure that their timeline will continue existing.

3. While he does have "strong" children, Kitana and Mileena were proven to be stronger, and thus were made his heirs.

However, he could possibly just be one of the last reveals; if so, he still might not have as much prominence in this game (i.e. one the other heroes will probably win Mortal Kombat instead; [[Tropers/X2X my]] [[SpotlightStealingSquad money is on]] [[EnsembleDarkhorse Sub-Zero]], or--as a MythologyGag to the [[Film/MortalKombat movie]]--[[FakeUltimateHero Johnny Cage]]).

Let's look at all the evidence: He's a master of the dark arts, he manipulates the undead and the souls, he can [[DemonicPossession manipulate his opponents, ]][[PeoplePuppets making them do as he wish]] and EVEN making them [[NeckSnap snap their own necks]], he makes deals with souls, he seems to inhabit the Netherrealm (MK's version of Hell), he's a backstabbing traitor who can play for many sides on a war [[spoiler: (like with his partnership with Shinnok AND Shao Khan)]], he's also a [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative bastard]] who will do anything to get his way [[spoiler: such as killing Scorpion's Clan to make him his warrior]], his intro includes him claiming that his opponent will be his slave in the Netherrealm AND his victory pose involves sitting in a throne made out of skeleton hands as [[EvilLaugh he laughs maniacally]]. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking Oh, and also, he has ]][[EvilSoundsDeep a deep and cruel voice to boot.]]

* Both choose to [[KnifeNut wield knives]].

* [[VideoGame/MortalKombatDeception Onaga]], or [[VideoGame/MortalKombatMythologiesSubZero Shin]][[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 nok]] at least as {{Bonus Boss}}es for the Arcade mode. They were relevant to the MK story in the past (Onaga is the reason of why the MK symbol is that of a Dragon, he's the Dragon King; and Shinnok... well... those who played the story mode know about that)

* If this troper can throw his hat into the ring, I'd like to add [[VideoGame/MortalKombat4 Bel]][[DummiedOut okk]], if only because I know the ''MK'' series loves making UrbanLegendOfZelda canon.

* Pre Halfway point Chapter: Raiden (Including Raiden vs [[BigBad Shin]][[MiniBoss nok]])

* Final Chapter: Scorpion (Including Scorpion vs [[FinalBoss Quan]] [[TheStarscream Chi]]).

* Goals: Shinnok and Quan Chi will seek to conquer both Earthrealm and Outworld. Their efforts to achieve this will likely include [[FalseFlagOperation use of mass deception]] to prevent an EnemyMine alliance between Earthrealm and Outworld from forming so that they will continue to fight each other instead of fighting against Shinnok. [[spoiler: However [[TheStarscream Quan Chi]] will betray him to pursue his own agenda only to eventually be betrayed by Scorpion and Liu Kang, the former wanting revenge for the sorcerer having killed his clan and the latter to pursue his own bid to [[KnightTemplar remake the realms and]] [[HeWhoFightsMonsters mercilessly cleanse existence of evil]], and thus become the next BigBad. ]]

** [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]]. He'll shapeshift like Shang Tsung. One of his fatalities will be the Deadlight. His ending will go something like this: "After defeating [LastBoss] he absorbed his dark powers, becoming a god himself. He wiped out the Elder Gods, and became ruler of the realms. He manipulated the adults to sacrifice a large number of children for him to feed. Pennywise will never go hungry again."

* [[ActuallyPrettyFunny I'm passing that on to one of my offline friends.]]

** Jossed. It was released only on PS4 and Xbox One.

1. Shao Kahn is actually sterile and can't have children.
2. He does have children, but disowned and/or killed them for not meeting some ridiculously high standards of his.

Sheeva is part of the Shokan royal family. She is not directly related to Goro or King Gorbak, but is close enough to the royal line to rule after their deaths. Her lineage would also allow to go around outworld, like when she was Sindel's bodyguard or allowed to train Kitana.

And she plays the role beautifully. While it's true the events of the game benefit Quan Chi and Shinnok they also benefit Mileena a great deal. Remember when the Emperor was believed dead and Baraka asserted Mileena was next in line? That brief moment passed over quickly but it shows that the Emperor had enough faith in her abilities to hold that position. Notice how he doesn't deny Mileena's claim to the throne when he reveals himself seconds later? Also, notice how it's Baraka that makes the claim? She's already forged her alliance with him and likely the Tarkata in general despite only gaining life [[JailBait very recently]], and is subtle enough to have Baraka push for her leadership, showing how she already has support without personally making an enemy of anyone. Notice how the only real rebuttal to her claim came from Shang Tsung? Now, what happened to him soon after? And who got beaten to death soon after that? Notice how it's her that brings Motaro back? How she just waltzes into the Emperor's chamber while even Kitana had to apologise for interupting? The Emperor clearly holds [[TheFakeCutie Mileena]] in much higher esteem and seems to trust her with authority, authority someone with a child's mind and obvious insanity should not be trusted with. The Emperor is not that stupid; he must know she's playing games with others and approves. Now with the Emperor and her primary competition gone, guess who's likely to be on the throne next game? One other thing, remember Mileena's storyline from the original timeline during three? Yeah.

Unfortunately, though some circumstance, whether it was Taven stuck in the battlefield or being ambushed elsewhere, Shao Kahn killed Taven and took Blaze's energies for himself, managing to last through the whole war and save Raiden for last, the senseless murder and terror that had been wrought having finally knocked Raiden back to his senses, free from his Dark persona in his final moments. Thus, even though the timeline was rebooted, Kahn had everything for himself in the original timeline...even if it would drive him mad eventually.

*** No, Chamelion was. The male one, not the female. Yes, the OneMarioLimit is there for a reason...

A potential crossover game, if set in the new continuity, would involve raiden summoning up the SF fighters to help defend earthrealm. in the old continuity, Shao kahn would instead brainwash them for his use

Unfortunately, though some circumstance, whether it was Taven stuck in the battlefield or being ambushed elsewhere, Shao Kahn killed Taven and took Blaze's energies for himself, managing to last through the whole war and save Raiden for last, the senseless murder and terror that had been wrought having finally knocked Raiden back to his senses, reverting from his Dark persona in his final moments. Thus, even though the timeline was rebooted, Kahn had everything for himself in the original timeline...even if it would drive him mad eventually.

Unfortunately, though some circumstance, whether it was Taven stuck in the battlefield or being ambushed elsewhere, Shao Kahn killed Taven and took Blaze's energies for himself, managing to last through the whole war and save Raiden for last. Thus, even though the timeline was rebooted, Kahn had everything for himself in the original timeline...even if it would drive him mad eventually.