DG1OA Wrote:
This idea probably would have worked better in the old timeline, when the heroes had more victories over the villains, but in the new one, they've still got three (the tournament, the outworld tournament, and the invasion).
So I've been thinking. Baraka and his kind usually ally themselves with whoever is the most powerful at the moment, so why not ally with the heroes, who've managed to defeat Shao Kahn twice? Raiden could begrudgingly accept Baraka and his kind on his side, given how short he is on allies right now. Baraka would be among those trying to claim Outworld's throne, and Raiden would back him up, as having an ally of him ruling Outworld, even a questionable one like Baraka, could prove beneficial in protecting Earth.
Just an idea I had to help make Baraka more than an enforcer. Well okay, he'd still be one, but as one of the "heroes", that role could be more interesting.
Also, Raiden isn't such a goody two-shoes that he'd refuse to have someone like Baraka on his side, anyway. He was willing to offer the souls of dead heroes to Quan Chi (and his own, to his credit), after all.
Hmm...I agree with this. I don't think it's so far fetched that Raiden would throw support behind Baraka if it meant removing Outworld as a continuing threat. Raiden compromises his morals (like he did in MK9), secures his Outworld flank, and Baraka claims the throne.
Now, that doesn't mean Baraka will keep his word and not threaten Earthrealm (it's Baraka, right?). I mean Baraka doesn't even have to switch sides, become a hero, or even an anti-hero. He can remain evil and this can still be plausible.
I don't think it has anything to do with honor or loyalty. I think such an arrangment would be all about convenience for both Raiden and Baraka. They both have their own agenda, and by supporting one another, they can each achieve what they want.
All that being said, I don't think this will take place in MKX.
