Mortal Kombat: The Prequel

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posted04/16/2004 05:40 AM (UTC)by

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Note: I realize this is not directly related to MK:Deception, but it fits best in this forum as it potentially deals with storylines in MK: Deception.

After playing five Mortal Kombats, and readying myself for the sixth, I cannot help but think the next logical step in the Mortal Kombat universe is to give back story to the Mortal Kombat tournament. Here is how I propose this takes place:

As we know from Mortal Kombat 1, Goro became Grand Champion of the tournament by defeating the Shaolin fighting monk, Kung Lao. With this defeat came Shang Tsung's corruption of the tournament, paving way to the intertwining of earth and Outworld.

The Mortal Kombat prequel would pick up in this time period. The tournament takes place in Earthrealm in the 1500's (as per the tournament taking place every 500 years), with many of the fighting arenas being familiar predecessors to environments we have seen in Mortal Kombat 1.

First, the playable character roster:

(familiars)

Goro - The secret apprentice of Shang Tsung, Goro's brute force and sheer size easily make him the most fear warrior in the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Shang Tsung - Fighting in human form, it is a deeply kept secret that Shang Tsung is a demon masquerading in human flesh to insure his victory in the tournament.

Princess Kitana - Not willing to see her father fight alone, Princess Kitana uses Edenian magicians to disguise herself and enter the tournament.

Sareena - Seeing Mortal Kombat as opportunity to be freed from the hellish confines of Outworld, the demon Sareena promises allegiance to Shao Kahn and is allowed entrance into the Earthrealm. Her presence offers Shao Kahn the additional insurance he desires.

(semi-familiars)

The Great Kung Lao - The reigning champion of Mortal Kombat, Kung Lao must fight to keep the tournament in the hands of good.

King Jerrod - Interested in protecting Edenia by creating a relationship with Earthrealm, Jerrod enters the tournament with secret knowledge that will prove very valuable to Kung Lao.

Portal Guard - Informed by the Elder Gods that Kung Lao's defeat in Mortal Kombat would cause the Portal to be opened between Outworld and Earthrealm, the Portal Guards are granted permission by the Elder Gods to enter one contestant into the tournament.

Shadow Priest - Though allowed to roam the tournament freely, Shang Tsung depends on the magic of others to keep human disguise. Because of this, Outworld allows the spirits of the Order of Shadow Priests to accompany Shang Tsung.

Bo' Rai Cho's Apprentice - While Bo' Rai Cho himself is unable to enter the tournament, he is able to place his prized pupil into the contest. Being born in the Outworld, Bo' Rai Cho is fully aware of Shang Tsung's schemes and he seeks to thwart them at any cost and despite his pupil's readiness.
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As for the game ending, we know that Goro needs to win the tournament. To accomplish this, the final boss character will be none other than Goro, but not as he appears in the selectable character roster. This Boss Goro will be empowered by Shang Tsung's dark magic, and will fight far more aggresively than the selectable version. Upon the defeat of Goro, warriors will be treated to their victory ending, but as a surprise will have one final battle ... with the demon Shang Tsung, who seeks to defeat any who fight beyond the strength of his beloved apprentice. To keep things interesting, this battle will be in Outworld, and defeating this Shang Tsung demon will be impossible to insure the fate of Mortal Kombat as we know it.
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Those are my thoughts/ideas on how to present a prequel to the series we all know and love. Please provide any ideas and/or corrections to the Mortal Kombat mythos that I may not have picked up on. Thanks!

Dext3r

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•04/14/2004 09:50 AM (UTC) •

Sorry, but something's really messed up.

King Jerrod was killed about 10 000 years ago. There was only a memory of him 500 years ago.

Goro was not evil. He was forced to fight for Outworld, and I can't imagine him as Shang's apprentice.

I still don't believe that Shang is a demon. Where was it stated in the games?

thespectre

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•04/14/2004 01:37 PM (UTC) •

that would suck because theres hardly any good playable characters

INDEED

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•04/14/2004 01:47 PM (UTC) •

I like the concept of an MK prequel that takes place before MK1 but your characters are shit and very uncreative.

Sub-Zero_7th

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•04/14/2004 01:54 PM (UTC) •

Hmmm that's an interesting idea but there should be more characters to it. Would this be some kind of action/adventure fighting game?

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•04/14/2004 01:58 PM (UTC) •

Concepts good much like Star Wars but the characters.. there a bit lame.

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•04/14/2004 02:18 PM (UTC) •

Give the guy a break, Although this was my idea about 4 days ago, and I even posted here with most of those characters. *Cough* Ripped. *Cough*

Although, here's my version.

Sub Zero 1st His younger brother was sent to kill Tsung in a later tournament. This one participated in the tournament. His powers are much more defined.

Shang Tsung Older, more Grandfather like appearence. ( MK1) He is corrupting the tournament, running it. He is in control of Goro, making him fight in the Tournament.

Goro Kung Lao's opposition, and the four armed freak is back, for the fans.

Kung Lao The Monk Champion, before the Kung we have now, and before Lui Kang.

Quan Chi The Killer of Hanzo/Scorpion's family and children. Of course, this was done before the first tournament, because Scorpion was a spectre in MK 1.

Scorpion/Hanzo The human Scorpion, member of the Shirai Ryu clan. He did not wear yellow at the time, he picked up yellow to mock the Lin Keui clan/Sub Zero after Death. He does not have the Flaming Skull.

Reptile Ninja Reptile, more humanoid then in MK1, Is it possible?! He is still at Tsung's control, but he's still the evil lurker.

Raiden The Thunder god is here to battle, and save the tournament for the first time from the hands of evil.

Newer Characters:

Asukai A Samurai who participates in the tournament, he has a goal to win the tournament, and end the Samurai/ Ninja war.

Kango A tribal fighter, African American, with long dreads.His goals are subliminal.

Tao Hao A Monk from the Shao Lin, sent to watch over Kung Lao's shoulder. He carries a much more Rugged appearence.

Yin and Yang Twin fighters, who can fuse into one fighter. Former Portal Guards.

Shina Female fighter with the goal of greed, and winning only to be richer, and more noticeable in the world.

Seca Female ninja of the Shirai Ryu Clan. Her goals are to assasinate the original Sub Zero. Her true identity is unknown.

Feral A beast like fighter, probably a descendant of Baraka's. At the control of Shang Tsung, he is a vicious opponent.

It's all I have so far, what ya'all think?

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•04/14/2004 02:33 PM (UTC) •

Shang Tsung isnt a demon at all... he is a human that learned black magic and mastered it wiht the help of shao khan.....
I like ur idea Ninja_Arts.... maybe a new mythology game will surface....

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•04/14/2004 02:53 PM (UTC) •

I love the idea for a prequel and it would look beautiful in 3D. But there should be about 10-15 characters.

Xalibar

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•04/14/2004 02:58 PM (UTC) •

Hmm, the characters are kinda dumb for both of them. Outworld has to win 10 tournaments in a row. Their first win was 500 years. MK1 was the tenth tournament in which they would win. That means there is one tournament every 50 years. Kung lao was killed by goro and his sould was consumed by shang tsung. So if there was a prequel tournament to MK1 it would have to be in intervals of at least 50 years, meaning that none of the characters can be the same as the ones that are in the current games, except those who can live for thousands of years. So no scorpion or sub zero. It was also stated by tobias that shang was a demon from the netherealm. He even drew a sketch of him. And in kahns bio it says that he sent shangs soul to earth to serve him in the tournament. So although he was reborn a human, he is tecnically a demon.

LadyRaiden

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•04/14/2004 03:06 PM (UTC) •

I would rather see more of the history of the existing characters...along the lines of MK:Mythologies. I want to learn more about Scorpion, Rayden, Shang Tsung, etc. It doesn't need to be a fighting game, a RPG in the world of Mortal Kombat could be interesting.

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•04/14/2004 03:11 PM (UTC) •

Xalibar i want proof where u get this info from.... i just want to see this info....then i'll believe you...

Sub-Zero_7th

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•04/14/2004 03:17 PM (UTC) •

Ninja_Arts Wrote:
Give the guy a break, Although this was my idea about 4 days ago, and I even posted here with most of those characters. *Cough* Ripped. *Cough*

Although, here's my version.
Sub Zero 1st His younger brother was sent to kill Tsung in a later tournament. This one participated in the tournament. His powers are much more defined.
Shang Tsung Older, more Grandfather like appearence. ( MK1) He is corrupting the tournament, running it. He is in control of Goro, making him fight in the Tournament.
Goro Kung Lao's opposition, and the four armed freak is back, for the fans.
Kung Lao The Monk Champion, before the Kung we have now, and before Lui Kang.
Quan Chi The Killer of Hanzo/Scorpion's family and children. Of course, this was done before the first tournament, because Scorpion was a spectre in MK 1.
Scorpion/Hanzo The human Scorpion, member of the Shirai Ryu clan. He did not wear yellow at the time, he picked up yellow to mock the Lin Keui clan/Sub Zero after Death. He does not have the Flaming Skull.
Reptile Ninja Reptile, more humanoid then in MK1, Is it possible?! He is still at Tsung's control, but he's still the evil lurker.
Raiden The Thunder god is here to battle, and save the tournament for the first time from the hands of evil.
Newer Characters:
Asukai A Samurai who participates in the tournament, he has a goal to win the tournament, and end the Samurai/ Ninja war.
Kango A tribal fighter, African American, with long dreads.His goals are subliminal.
Tao Hao A Monk from the Shao Lin, sent to watch over Kung Lao's shoulder. He carries a much more Rugged appearence.
Yin and Yang Twin fighters, who can fuse into one fighter. Former Portal Guards.
Shina Female fighter with the goal of greed, and winning only to be richer, and more noticeable in the world.
Seca Female ninja of theShirai RyuClan. Her goals are to assasinate the original Sub Zero. Her true identity is unknown.
Feral A beast like fighter, probably a descendant of Baraka's. At the control of Shang Tsung, he is a vicious opponent.
It's all I have so far, what ya'all think?

Well, I don't mean any offense when I say this, but it sounds flawed in my opinion for the following reasons:

1) Scorpion didn't exist yet.

2) Are you referring to the MK1 Sub-Zero? I hope you aren't because neither of the Sub-Zero brothers existed either. Although, the first Sub-Zero might have existed back then.

3) That Feral character would be an ancestor right? Not descendant unless Baraka is centuries old.

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•04/14/2004 03:28 PM (UTC) •

Well IMO i don't believe in prequels neither in movies nor in videogames, but well it would be a refreshing story for the series but they must first conclude with the dragon king series, so i hope they dont do it

XiahouDun84

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•04/14/2004 03:41 PM (UTC) •

Mobster4Christ Wrote:

Goro - The secret apprentice of Shang Tsung, Goro's brute force and sheer size easily make him the most fear warrior in the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Shang Tsung - Fighting in human form, it is a deeply kept secret that Shang Tsung is a demon masquerading in human flesh to insure his victory in the tournament.

Princess Kitana - Not willing to see her father fight alone, Princess Kitana uses Edenian magicians to disguise herself and enter the tournament.

Sareena - Seeing Mortal Kombat as opportunity to be freed from the hellish confines of Outworld, the demon Sareena promises allegiance to Shao Kahn and is allowed entrance into the Earthrealm. Her presence offers Shao Kahn the additional insurance he desires.

(semi-familiars)

The Great Kung Lao - The reigning champion of Mortal Kombat, Kung Lao must fight to keep the tournament in the hands of good.

King Jerrod - Interested in protecting Edenia by creating a relationship with Earthrealm, Jerrod enters the tournament with secret knowledge that will prove very valuable to Kung Lao.

Portal Guard - Informed by the Elder Gods that Kung Lao's defeat in Mortal Kombat would cause the Portal to be opened between Outworld and Earthrealm, the Portal Guards are granted permission by the Elder Gods to enter one contestant into the tournament.

Shadow Priest - Though allowed to roam the tournament freely, Shang Tsung depends on the magic of others to keep human disguise. Because of this, Outworld allows the spirits of the Order of Shadow Priests to accompany Shang Tsung.

Bo' Rai Cho's Apprentice - While Bo' Rai Cho himself is unable to enter the tournament, he is able to place his prized pupil into the contest. Being born in the Outworld, Bo' Rai Cho is fully aware of Shang Tsung's schemes and he seeks to thwart them at any cost and despite his pupil's readiness.

I think there are some good ideas, however, Jerrod'd be dead and if Kitana was in it, she'd be fighting for Shao Kahn at this time. Also, Sareena's from the Netherealm, not Outworld.

Ninja_Arts Wrote:

Sub Zero 1st His younger brother was sent to kill Tsung in a later tournament. This one participated in the tournament. His powers are much more defined.
Shang Tsung Older, more Grandfather like appearence. ( MK1) He is corrupting the tournament, running it. He is in control of Goro, making him fight in the Tournament.
Goro Kung Lao's opposition, and the four armed freak is back, for the fans.
Kung Lao The Monk Champion, before the Kung we have now, and before Lui Kang.
Quan Chi The Killer of Hanzo/Scorpion's family and children. Of course, this was done before the first tournament, because Scorpion was a spectre in MK 1.
Scorpion/Hanzo The human Scorpion, member of the Shirai Ryu clan. He did not wear yellow at the time, he picked up yellow to mock the Lin Keui clan/Sub Zero after Death. He does not have the Flaming Skull.
Reptile Ninja Reptile, more humanoid then in MK1, Is it possible?! He is still at Tsung's control, but he's still the evil lurker.
Raiden The Thunder god is here to battle, and save the tournament for the first time from the hands of evil.
Newer Characters:
Asukai A Samurai who participates in the tournament, he has a goal to win the tournament, and end the Samurai/ Ninja war.
Kango A tribal fighter, African American, with long dreads.His goals are subliminal.
Tao Hao A Monk from the Shao Lin, sent to watch over Kung Lao's shoulder. He carries a much more Rugged appearence.
Yin and Yang Twin fighters, who can fuse into one fighter. Former Portal Guards.
Shina Female fighter with the goal of greed, and winning only to be richer, and more noticeable in the world.
Seca Female ninja of theShirai RyuClan. Her goals are to assasinate the original Sub Zero. Her true identity is unknown.
Feral A beast like fighter, probably a descendant of Baraka's. At the control of Shang Tsung, he is a vicious opponent.
It's all I have so far, what ya'all think?

Some good ideas here, but neither Scorpion nor Sub-Zero would be involved with this. And in MK: Mythologies, Scorpion did wear a yellow outfit before he died. If any Sub-Zero was in this it'd have to be the original Sub-Zero's great great grandfather.

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•04/14/2004 03:53 PM (UTC) •

I appreciate the input, but have a few points of my own to make.

#1 - It was by no means meant to be a complete roster. There would be room for more characters.

#2 - Shang Tsung is a demon. Click HERE for the sketch and explanation.

#3 - It is never stated that King Jerrod was killed 10,000 years ago. It was only stated (in MK3) that Kitana is 10,000 years old and at some point in her life was taken captive by Shao Kahn.

#4 - It was 500 years ago that Goro and Shang Tsung took over the Mortal Kombat Tournament. The tournament is held "once every generation", so it makes sense that between the Mortal Kombat Prequel and Mortal Kombat 1, there would have been nine other tournaments. This is stated in the attract mode for MK1.

#5 - Why is the character roster boring/bland? Not to toot my own horn, but I believe this is a very innovative set of ideas. Granted, there are no ninjas... is that the problem? If so, I'm afraid I don't believe the ninjas fit into this storyline.

Sub-Zero_7th

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•04/14/2004 04:21 PM (UTC) •

Well, this should be more of a Shaolin like theme for the storyline with Kung Lao and that sort of stuff.

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•04/14/2004 04:56 PM (UTC) •

Yeah I like M4C's ideas a lot more than anyone elses. I've always wanted to play as King Jerrod, and it'd be nice to play as old man Shang Tsung. Plus, I'd like to see Kitana as an evil servant of Shao Khan (if she were ever evil). I dunno if I like Goro and Shang being the Sub boss and boss, since it's already been done before. Perhaps make Kung Lao the boss, (obviously he'd be powerful, and look very little like the modern Kung Lao) and then have a big strong warrior as the sub boss, maybe a Sumo or something, who knows.

I'd like a prequel as long as it wasn't the next big game from the MK team after deception. I'd care more about MK7 then. If a branch of the team can work on an MK prequel, while the rest of the team worked on MK7. I'd be all for that.

Good ideas guys!

warrior

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•04/14/2004 05:10 PM (UTC) •

i always thought of this game esp. after mk konquest started airing on tv. i referred to my concept as mortal kombat Zero. (as in before mk1 of course) i like everyone's ideas but i say they should have a ninja in the game, the first ninja in fact. when u beat the game with this ninja, he goes on to start the most prestiguous ninja clan in all the realms- the lin kuei. also some of earth's elementals and gods could be in the game.

warrior

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•04/14/2004 05:37 PM (UTC) •

i agree with baraka407. while mk7 is in production, in the meantime have a team designated to making mkZero, or what i always thought- mk vs. killer instinct. or even an mk trilogy2 (or mkHexology as someone once called it) heck, make all of them. and then when mk7 comes out... let it dissimate all!

i also disagree about tsung being the boss of the game. kuz evil does prevail in "mkZero" i think have kung lao as the sub-boss and almost impossible to beat bekuz he's that great of a fighter. make it to where u would almost have to BE goro to beat him. but have the main boss be an earth god. one that may have been gaurdian before raiden, and since he was defeated- thats y raiden is now the guardian. maybe he could be the god of strength or something like that.

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•04/14/2004 06:18 PM (UTC) •

I think the original post was a good idea. Id like the chance to play as goro

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•04/14/2004 07:38 PM (UTC) •

LadyRaiden Wrote:
I would rather see more of the history of the existing characters...along the lines of MK:Mythologies. I want to learn more about Scorpion, Rayden, Shang Tsung, etc. It doesn't need to be a fighting game, a RPG in the world of Mortal Kombat could be interesting.

I agree ladyR. MK could definitly be turned into and RPG especially with the size of levels they are now creating. Plus with the possibility of Kreate a Kharacter it would definitly open up the realm of RPG.

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•04/14/2004 07:38 PM (UTC) •

Ninja_Arts Wrote:
Although this was my idea about 4 days ago, and I even posted here with most of those characters. *Cough* Ripped. *Cough*

Hmm ... We only have three characters in common in our ideas, and I would hardly say any of them were "ripped". Especially seeing as I never even read your post regarding it, and the three common characters are Shang Tsung, Goro, Kung Lao (who we KNOW were in the game).

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•04/14/2004 09:11 PM (UTC) •

Just the fact of the prequel. I apologize. I suppose I did mess up on alot of facts, but I posted it not too long ago.

Scorpion shouldn't be in there. Heh.

Dext3r

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•04/14/2004 10:34 PM (UTC) •

#2 - Shang Tsung is a demon. Click HERE for the sketch and explanation.

Okay, but it's not from the game. The only story that really matters is the one that makes the final cut. Remember the original bio for Drahmin from the sketches? It was very different from the story in the game.
All concept art is from early stages of development... and things have the habbit to change.
I'm not saying you're completely wrong, but I have to see the demon stuff in the game to consider it a solid fact. And it has to be a game of the fighting series, because the latest adventure game Special Forces was not finished with the input from John Tobias or John Vogel.

#3 - It is never stated that King Jerrod was killed 10,000 years ago. It was only stated (in MK3) that Kitana is 10,000 years old and at some point in her life was taken captive by Shao Kahn.

Here's a quote from the in-game story of MK3:
"He (Kahn) enacts a plan which began 10000 years ago. During that time Shao Kahn had a Queen. Her name was Sindel and her early death was unexpected."
Kahn was Sindel's second hubby. It means Jerrod was killed at least 10 000 years ago. Kitana was a small child when Kahn killed her father, married her mother, and adopted her. It's explained in Sindel's ending (MK3).

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