Mortal Kombat Unleashed

Game Options:

Arcade

Ok this is the traditional arcade mode, pick a character play through a number of fights face the sub-boss, then the boss and earn the characters ending as well as a new secret combatant. But in this game it works a bit differently, the bosses and sub-bosses change depending on the alignment of your selected combatant, which I have explained in the list below.

Evil

Sub-boss 1: One random neutral Elder God

Sub-boss 2: Two random good Elder Gods

Boss: Raiden

Good

Sub-boss 1: One random neutral Elder God

Sub-boss 2: Two random evil Elder Gods

Boss: Shinnok

Neutral

Sub-boss 1: One random good Elder God

Sub-boss 2: One random evil Elder God

Boss: Raiden and Shinnok

Versus Mode

Again this is the standard VS mode from previous Mortal Kombats pick a player then your opponent/s pick a player and you face off. New to Mortal Kombat this year is Tag-Kombat, where you can play 2vs2 1vs2 and 1vs3, all are onscreen at once and all are controlled by a player/computer. This will be played hi-res with no lag and all retain there special moves, with some new tag and fatality moves thrown in.

Practice Mode

This is primarily for beginners or experts trying to perfect combos, you can order the computer to stand/duck/fight/...etc and you practice to your hearts content.

Survival Mode

Try to survive against an endless onslaught of unlocked fighters. You have one health bar that replenishes a 1/5 lost health after every successful fight. Successive fights become harder and harder, see how far you can get for bragging rights amongst friends. If you manage to unlock all 50 Karacters then try survival mode, once you've beaten all 50 in one go you unlock an as yet unnamed super-unlockable Karacter.

Chess Kombat

Love it or hate it, it makes a return in this game. Nuff said

Attack of the Realms

This is a simplified RTS, you pick a realm and hero from one of the three alliances and try to konquer the other realms. Each realm has 5 territories and 1 castle/base territory on the universe map. The more territories under your command the more troops you can train to garrison them and you can also build various upgrades, (torture pit, training ground, outpost...etc.) to increase the effectiveness of each territory. Once battle does commence there will be two views, overhead and third person view. You use the first to play as a traditional RTS (Build building, train additional troops...etc) and the second to take control of your hero character directly were the game now plays more like Shaolin-Monks. Beating the game with each alignment will result in earning additional Kontent, complete the mode with all three and you unlock a second as yet unnamed Super-unlockable.

Kreate-A-Karacter

This will be a standard CAW where you choose race/gender/alignment/special moves...etc and customise to your hearts content. This mode will be very similar to that from MKA but with an improved interface, choice and graphics.

K onquest

For Konquest mode you have to use a KAK that either you made or one of the pre-requisite ones available from the start, you can not use any of the Arcade characters. This time around the Konquest mode will play very similar to Shaolin-Monks and a traditional RPG, elements such as levelling up, doing side-quests, collecting various weapons, items, upgrades...etc. The movement and fighting will be exactly like Shaolin-Monks, but with better graphics on par with the next-gen console it will be on. The story runs immediately after MKA and chronicles the events and build up to the main story of Arcade mode. There are six possible outcomes for Konquest mode depending on which alliance you choose and whether or not you were successful in your main aim, (i.e. to conquer, maintain or defend the realms).Completion of Konquest mode will result in a third as yet unnamed Super-unlockable being unlocked for Arcade and Versus modes.

The Tomb

This is very similar to the Krypt and Vault of MK's of old, use your Koins to open each tomb, to unlock concept art, alt costumes, alt bios...etc. You will not unlock additional characters here the only way to do that is by completing Arcade mode with a different character each time.

Kontent

This is where you will find all that you have unlocked through the various modes of MKU, character bios, alt costumes, concept art...etc

Options

Standard options menu, adjust brightness, sound, blood level...etc from here. Also this is where you manage your profile, seeing how many battles won/lost, how longed you played and an addictiveness rating.

Prologue:-

(Raiden speaking)

``The One Being remains broken, defeated by the combined strength of all the realms best fighters, never in my immortal years could I have foreseen the likes of Liu Kang fight alongside Shao Khan, Sonya with Kano nor myself with Shinnok.

The battle against the One Being was going ill, it managed to combine all the known realms but one, Earthrealm and it was here that the final battle took place, to determine the fate of all living things. Through sorcery long forgotten the One Being summoned duplicates of all the warriors of the realms. They were perfect copies which had our strength and knowledge, yet different they appeared black silhouettes, moving without sound or whisper. Terrifying to behold, almost unstoppable they appeared, yet we possessed a weapon that even the One Being could not undo, we possessed the yearning to exist. Old rivalries were tossed aside foe became friend and we fought with all the strength of the realms in our hearts.

On the 7th day of the battle we were victorious, yet victory came at an incredible price, many of those thought fought were slain, thousands of Edenia, Shokan, Centurion, Sedian guardsmen and Earthrealm soldiers were slain to name but a drop of the amount of blood spilt in the war. It saddens me deeply that the realms will never again see great warriors of Shujinko, Jax, Kitana or Nightwolf's calibre and yet they were but a few of the champions of the realms that fell.

The hearts of all living things has been broken by the conflict, they are all suffering, yet from this their hearts will either mend to form harmony or remain forever broken only breeding hatred.

There is however one good thing that has emerged from this wicked conflict, the realms have once again been spilt into the original 12 realms that have existed from the beginning of time, how long things will remain this way only time will tell. All ready old rivalries begin to burn a new and I foresee the birth of a new threat beyond comparison. The realms are making alliances and tensions are building all, out war between the realms is not far off, even those that wish to live in peace might have to fight once again for it.

Gone are the days were we Elder Gods would stand idly by while our realms are unmade, we will not be betrayed by fools again, we have entered a new age were we will act to stop the convergence of the realms ever happening again. Those that wish for conquest will have to face us, for the wrath of the Elder Gods has been awakened.''

Story:-

(Shinnok speaking)

``The Elder Gods remain as ignorant as before, for they have restored me to my former power and position as reward for the part I played in preventing the One-Being's awakening and in their infinite wisdom they have each taken a realm to guard and protect with their own lives if they must, the fools this will be their undoing. For even I have been granted a realm, the former realm of Outworld, Suntzu Bengfa and it is here I plant my seeds for conquest. They are not as wise as they proclaim I have already corrupted 4 other Elder Gods to my cause, with little more than a promise of another realm to control as long as I hold Earthrealm, hahahah. Fools did they think they wouldn't be influenced by the realms they protect? Taking on the traits and characteristics of those that dwell there, just made it all the easier for their corruption.

Yet, the ever wise Raiden suspects nothing, living in ignorant bliss unaware of the corruption that holds sway over those he calls equal. The destruction and devastation the realms are about to experience will have no comparison for the fury of the Elder Gods is about to be UNLEASHED.''

OK that's the story done now basically most of the 12 realms want to live in peace although there are a couple that wants to conquer the other realms. The realms have thus split into 3 groups which are as follows.

Alliance of the Liberated :-

Earthrealm

Orderrealm

Edenia

Cryomante (Sub-Zero's original realm)

Kuatan (Goro's original realm)

Lands of the Marching Beasts : -

Chaosrealm

Netherrealm

Suntzu Bengfa (Formally Outworld)

Mallion (Motaro's realm)

Tarkata (Baraka's original realm)

Neutral Realms :-

Zaterra

Bianfu (Nitara's realm)

(All new realms originally come from Outworld, that were once again freed after the destruction of the Kamidogu. Description of the realms will be tied into some of the characters bios btw.)

Characters

Now I am going to clear up who died, lived and who's new in this game.

Dead :

Ashrah Kung Lao

Blaze Lie Mei

Bo' Rai Cho Liu Kang

Cyrax Mavado

Dairou Mokap

Darrius Moloch

Drahmin Nightwolf

Ermac Onaga

Hsu Hao Quan Chi

Jarek Rain

Jax Reiko

Kabal Sareena

Kai Shang Tsung

Kano Shao Khan

Kintaro Shujinko

Kira Stryker

Kitana Tanya

Kobra

Alive :

Baraka Nitara

Frost Noob-Saibot

Fujin Raiden

Goro Reptile

Havik Scorpion

Hotaru Sektor

Jade Sheeva

Johnny Cage Shinnok

Kenshi Sindel

Khameleon Smoke

Liu Kang Sonya

Mileena Sub-Zero

Motaro

New :

Abacus Meizen

Amy Harman Mongju

Artic Neushing

Bawli Ohana

Bing Pebble

Carly Scott Lee

Cassius Shany Ang

Dong Shuey

Hinoka Shyrtiaw

Jann Fu Woo Chee

Jyr Shyu Yeh Shoou

Kumari Yinhu

Lauren

Bios for old Characters :

Lord Baraka

``Me and my people have always been servants, it is our way to follow the strong yet for the first time in many a millennia we were without leadership. A great war ensued where many Tarkatans fought and died, yet I rose above them all to take the title `Lord of Tarkata' as my own with my Queen at my side. I now lead my people, but I sense unrest. We are a bloodthirsty clan that thrives on conflict yet there has not been one for some time, we must find an enemy soon if we are not to destroy ourselves. We must fight or we will die''

Frost

``I awoke to find myself alone in an ice temple, tended to by what I can only guess as other Cryomancers, they informed me of a great battle being fought to determine the fate of all realms. I immediately rushed off to join the fight heedless of their warnings, I was not about to be left on the sidelines for the greatest battle the realms ever bore witness to. Once I got there I saw my Sensei, fighting valiantly with grace and power unmatched, foolish was I to think I could overpower him and take the Dragon Medallion which is rightfully his. My disgrace was unbearable I swore an oath there and then to always follow my Sensei's teaching, never to leave his side until he deemed my dishonour cleansed. With that I joined the battle and have never looked back again''

Fujin God of Wind

</br>``Mortal, you may call me the Elder God Fujin, custodian of the realm of Zaterra. I am one that has seen enough conflict through the millennia and I wish to see no more. The realm of Zaterra, is one of peace and prosperity, one that does not concern itself with the quarrelling of the other realms and this is a mentality that suits me greatly. I will do all in my power to protect this utopia, if need be but I will not initiate any conflict of any nature, nay I will strive to uphold the peace.''

King Goro

``My heart is deeply saddened; many of my Shokan warriors were slain by beasts from oblivion in the war that will be forever known as Armageddon. I am the last of the royal family, none survived all perished. The race of the Shokan is deeply wounded yet we stand firm, are pride is unscathed. I have taken Sheeva to be my Queen for she is strong and embodies the spirit of our people, through our combined might we will rebuild our race to its former glory, before Armageddon, before Shao Khan. Sacred blood oaths have been sworn to the realms of Earth and Edenia for the Shokan do no forget those that stood by and fought with us, without them we would still be enslaved or worse we would not exist. The Shokan will readily throw down our lives to protect these realms from any and all threats for a 1000 times a 1000 years, for that is our law.''

Havik

``Never before has Chaos come so close to ending, our way of life gone in the blink of an eye. But if we had to go out than I would have it no other way than at the battle of Armageddon, the Chaos there was unimaginable. The way of chaos had its darkest and brightest hour at the battle of Armageddon, but it survived. Surely this is a sign from the universe that our way is the true way that we need to continue the spread of chaos, that is why we have joined the `Lands of the Marching Beasts' to plunge the realms into another conflict. To bring the cleansing essence of chaos to all those that exist''

Hotaru

``The events of Armageddon have shaken my beliefs to the very core. The One-Being was attempting to do the one thing my people strive for, to bring order to the universe. Nevertheless I could not let this happen, I had to stop this threat, I led my fellow Sedian Guardsmen into the war and we fought valiantly as men of order should, but we were not only fighting against our worst enemy we were fighting our very beliefs. Nonetheless I know now that was the right thing to do, yet for the very first time I have doubt in my heart, that true order is not the way but balance is. This is blasphemes in my society and I no longer know were I belong, I will partake in an ancient pilgrimage across the realms until I once again find myself.''

Princess Jade

``The benevolent Queen Sindel has adopted me as her own daughter, an honour I would never have dreamt of, I just wish it came under happier circumstances. Kitana, my life long friend and one I would call sister perished in the war of Armageddon, slain before the black shapes I dare not give a name. I will not wallow in self pity, nay that is not what she would have wanted, rather she would want me to rule in her stead to live by her values and beliefs. To stand against all those that would threaten the freedom of our great realm Edenia, to fight with all my heart and if need be lay down my life for my realm and people.''

Johnny Cage

``Finally I have the recognition and respect I deserve, no one can deny my superior martial arts prowess after the events of Armageddon, where I was once again the saviour of mankind. In fact I have just made a multi-Oscar winning movie called Johnny Cage:-Mortal Kombat Armageddon's Saviour Of The Realms. Do not misunderstand me I do not take the events of that war lightly, nor am I exploiting it for my own personal fame, I am using it to educate the world of their true heroes and their sacrifices. Many lost their lives that day and the people deserve to know that those men and women did not needlessly die, they died so that others can exist. That said I am now taking some time off to plan my impending marriage, though I would rather fight a thousand more Armageddon wars. Man, why did I even ask her to marry me?''

Kenshi

``The war of Armageddon has allowed me to avenge my ancestor's desecration at the hands of the deceiving sorcerer Shang Tsuang, though I never got to slay him it took all my strength and will to fight along side him for the benefit of all the realms. After the epic battle Shang laid dead on the battlefield where I was met by a vision from my ancestors, they told me that by fighting alongside Shang in the direst of hours I had proven my true warrior spirit and had honoured their souls. Before they left they whisphired these words to me ``Some that deserve death live and some that deserve life lay dead, do not be too quick to deal out death when you cannot give life.'' I will now live by these words, seeking inner-peace, only to raise my sword in anger by the command of someone who can grant life.''

Matriarch Khameleon

``Our former realm of Zaterra has been restored to all its past glory and splendour, vast rolling cliffs of green, trees that pierce the bright blue sky, it as if the realm had never been tainted by that savage Shao Khan. I rule as supreme matriarch to my people, with Reptile as Emperor of the Saurians, as his father before him. Reptile remembers little of his past, after so many years of brainwashing from the various scum he has served over the millennia, yet I will teach him all that is forgotten of our lore, ways, belief, I will teach him all that a King of Zaterra should know. No one shall take him away from me again we were promised to each other at a young age and this is a promise I intend to keep.''

Sensi Liu Kang

``Liu Kang, Champion of Mortal Kombat, hmm that is my title but what good is it; the Elder Gods have decreed that Mortal Kombat shall be no more, yet ageless I shall remain to watch all that I care and love for whither and die. Bearable this torment would be if I were with my secret love, yet impossible this remains as she lies dead, her soul ascended to the heavens above. Must I live out eternity alone, have I not proven my self time and again to those that call themselves Gods? A gift you would call eternal youth yet a curse it bears on my soul. I will not be your pawn again, I will not fight at your bidding, I am yours to use no more. I will re-establish the White Lotus Society, train a new generation of monks, keeping the old age teachings alive for all eternity.''

Empress Mileena

``At last my time has come to be loved and feared by my loyal subjects, to be forever known as Empress Mileena. It was on the fields of Armageddon that I chose Baraka to be my lord and husband, as is the Tarkatan way. I owe all to this brutish thug for he saved my life from certain death whilst putting his own life in danger, as I laid dizzy on the ground he towered over me and I saw something in his eyes that no eyes that had looked upon me had. I saw desire in his eyes, for me, never before in my life had I experienced such a thing for the first time I felt wanted that I belonged as my own person not as a hideous clone. No I am no clone anymore there can be no doubt of that for the one person that proves me as false is dead, truly this is my time, to finally do what I was made to do, rule.''

Motaru

``Bah the war of Armageddon leads distaste within me and my people, under the orders of the former Emperor Shao Khan we had to fight alongside our blood enemies the Shokan, had our existence not been threatened I would not have aloud such a thing to happen. But this did not stop us battling tooth and hove for victory, we were not to be outdone by the inferior Shokan. I personally led many suicide charges against the beasts of the warp, loosing many fine Centurions, but that is just a small drop in the ocean of our vast race, the Shokan did not fair so well in the war. Pitiful weak, feeble dogs, now is the best time to attack, to finally eradicate this vile pest and the alliance of the `Lands of the marching Beasts' presents the best way to both achieve this goal whilst allowing my soldiers some training against the other weak realms.''

Nitara

``I did not expect my realm to be under threat so soon, I do not desire conflict nor do I seek it out it seeks me. Forced into the war of Armageddon I led my race of Vampires against the tide of shadow that the One-Being spewed forth. Needless to say the day was ours and once again my realm was free from all control, how I missed the endless nights, the stars, the wind, even the dreaded water that flows in endless rivers across our lands. I do not want to fight anymore and I will not allow my race to be drawn into the mindless bickering of the other realms that cost Bianfu its freedom the first time around. Our gates will be shut, trespasses killed, Bianfu will be much better off isolated, if the other realms wish to destroy themselves let them, it is of no concern to us.''

Noob-Saibot

``The war of Armageddon nearly derailed my plans to be Overlord of Netherrealm, the realm was absorbed into the One-Being's consciousness, I barely made it out with my dog and a dozen of my newly created nano-demons. But I was not going to let my plans die in oblivion, no I told my soldiers to destroy the threat at whatever cost, even if it meant death or worse even if it meant fighting alongside my brother and his Lin Kuei. At the end of the war I had only a few warriors left and my dog Smoke laid broken on the floor, it did not matter he was worthless to me now. I returned to the Netherrelam and began to rebuild my plans for domination, soon I will have enough warriors to challenge for the Over-Lordship of the Netherrelam and the Brotherhood of the Shadow will have no equal.''

Raiden God of Thunder

``Shinnok must take me as a fool, I have watched him intently since he has rejoined us in the heavens, he is planning some great evil that will once again pit the realms into war, has he learned nothing from Armageddon. Blinded by his own greed, he will be our downfall, but I am forbidden to harm Shinnok in any way not while he hides his hand and bides his time. Blast these ignorant Elder Gods, if they let me take care of him before he becomes too big of a threat to stop then we can avoid the inevitable bloodshed that would soon follow of his betrayal. Do not mistake me, for I am Raiden Thunder God and Custodian of Earthrealm, I will not hold back my wrath anymore those that would place Earthrealm in danger beware, ignorance is no excuse, for this is your warning.''

Emperor Reptile

</br>``Many will say that the war of Armageddon was the darkest hour that the realms ever bore witness to but it was in this war that I had a moment of clarity. Savage I had become over the years killing thousands at my masters bidding, devolving into a beast of hideous appearance, losing my mind, no longer being in control of my actions, it was then in the mist of carnage that I first laid eyes upon her. Khameleon, I sensed then, no I knew that she was mine and I hers. A word I had long not heard of rang in my mind `Matriarch'. After the war, all was revealed to me my past, my home, my people and how all of this was stolen by Shao Khan. Yet I did not feel enraged for this is not the way of my people we are a peaceful race that shuns unnecessary violence, no instead I gathered the few dozen Saurians that survived the evil Emperors malice and returned them to Zaterra where we will attempt to build our race anew.''

Scorpion

</br>``As Champion of the Elder Gods I led the attack at the battleground of Armageddon, the denizens of the warp did not scare me and I did not falter, I slew them by the thousands if not more, infused with the power of the Elder Gods they proved little hindrance to me. After the war I had thought that I had earned my right to finally ascend into the heavens to reunite with the family that was cruelly ripped away from me. But it is not to be, the Elder Gods forbid me to ascend, leaving the realms without their champion and I am forced to either live my existence out as Champion or to find a successor. There can be only one that can succeed me, one that is pure of heart, strong of body and one that can best me in Mortal Kombat. With such powers now at my disposal, I foresee it being many a millennia before I find this one worthy kombatant, but the longest journey starts with a single step. ''

Sektor

``Banished to the Netherrealm, because my Tekunin army and I are deemed to great a threat to the security of Earthrealm, foolish Elder Gods we do not yet pose such a threat but we will soon, my army is reaching critical mass. Already I have made plans for the takeover of the Netherrealm and destrucition of the inferior Brotherhood of the Shadow, they may attempt to robotize their members but will never be as perfect and complete as the Tekunin. Once they have been dealt with I can continue with initial orders the assassination of Sub-Zero, then I can finally expunged all knowledge of him from my memory banks, taking the Dragon Medallion as my own, as a sign of my omnipotence. I have calculated all possible outcomes, planned for every situation, there can be no error, the time of the Tekunin is nigh.''

Queen Sheeva

``The race of the Shokan is but a fraction of the size it once was, yet it was the strong, the brave, the proud that survived and from these few the race of the Shokan shall be built anew where we will emerge stronger and wiser. The Shokan will never be slaves to anyone ever again we would rather die than serve someone else, we were born free and we will remain free, forever. Any that dares attempt to take our freedom from us will meet a merciless bloody end, I make this promise as Queen Sheeva, first wife of King Goro, ruler of the Shokan.''

Elder God Shinnok

``I am the Elder God Shinnok, Custodian of Suntzu Bengfa, the realm at which I plan my conquest. But do not take me as a dim-witted fool or one that is blinded by his own greed, I do not wish to merge all the realms, no I want subjects to rule and my only desire is Earthrealm, one that has been denied to me for many a millennia. The corruption of all the Elder Gods I need for my plan is almost complete, taking control of the realms is the single most brainless, decree the Elder Gods have ever made, they will be their own downfall. They are being shaped and altered by the realms they guard, yet they sense no change and suspect nothing, not even noticing that some of their kin have turned their backs on them, I almost pity the ignorant Raiden, as he will have no defence when I unleash the fury of the Elder Gods upon his precious Earthrealm.''

Queen Sindel

``All that resides in my heart now is sorrow, my precious Kitana, shining light of the Edenian people, is no more, slain before the horrendous demons the One-Being spewed forth to prevent the righteous in their mission to exist. The realm of Edenia shall be in mourning for a time untold, for Princess Kitana was loved by all, with her stubbornness and unconquerable spirit to stand against all evil, a burning example that all Edenians now live by. Not all is dark in the realm of Edenia there is one light, that of its new Princess Jade, I have adopted her as my own, though she has been like a daughter to me for many years. Jade is still young and a passion for her people burns in her heart that I once witnessed in my own Kitana. Through Jades example the realm of Edenia might one day emerge from its state of mourning to once again become the stunning paradise of ages long forgotten.''

Smoke

``I laid broken, inoperable on the battleground of Armageddon, where I was found by a friend I had long forgotten, Sub-Zero, he took me to the best nano-techs Earthrealm had to offer where they had the ability to rebuild me. Slow the process was and although all my circuits were broken, my soul remained, feeling the pain of each of the instruments against my cold hard metal carcass. After many months the process was finished I could move my fingers once again, see the world around me through my cybernetic eyes, but most importantly I was once again in control of my own actions. Sub-Zero had saved me once again I was now indebted to him forever, nut he would have none of it, `You owe me nothing Smoke and the only thing I ask from you is to join as my ally once more, to rejoin the reformed Lin Kuei'. I will honour his wish, I will travel to the realm of Cryomante, where I will train the newest recruits of the Lin Kuei not only superior fighting skills but honour, discipline and humility.''

Sonya

``I must be a bigger fool than I look for agreeing to marry that immature buffoon Johnny. Heck he didn't even get on one knee and I didn't even get a ring, it all happened when I saved his life in the war of Armageddon, he was laying on the floor dead and I gave him mouth to mouth to save his pathetic life, he awoke choking then he said `I knew you couldn't resist me beautiful, if we make it through this will you marry me?' If I had known we were going to survive Armageddon I would have said no, but that's not really true, I don't know what it is but I really do love Johnny and I really want to marry him, sure he's got the mental capacity of a 6 year old but his heart is in the right place. All I want to do now is settle down and start a family, no more fighting, no more government missions, perhaps one day I'll return as a Special Forces adviser but I don't see that happening anytime soon all I'm focused on now is my wedding.''

Grandmaster Sub-Zero

``Cryomante, is the realm of my ancestors, which roughly translates as `Land of the Frozen Kingdom'. It was a proud free realm but it was defeated and merged with Outworld by the Dragon King many millennia ago, mercilessly he decreed that my entire race be eliminated for fear of a possible uprising, untold numbers died in the mass genocide but a few managed to escape hiding in deep caves of ice, keeping alive our ways and teachings, binding their time until Cryomante was once again free. I later learned that my direct ancestors were on a mission in Earthrealm, while my lands were conquered, prevented from returning, they were forced to settle in Earthrealm hiding their true past from their children for fear for their safety. No longer will my people hide in the shadows we are free once again to walk upon the land of ice, to openly live by the ways of old. I have moved the Lin Kuei headquarters to Cryomante, the cold conditions are perfect for training both the body and mind. The Lin Kuei will become a clan of honour serving as the Elite Guard of Cryomante.''

Author : Deborah

Creation date: 2006-5-2-20-21

Modification date: 2006-5-2-20-21