Wednesday, December 12, 2007

MK info: Bo' Rai Cho



BO 'RAI CHO

Appearances: MK: Deadly Alliance/MK: Tournament Edition, MK: Deception/MK: Unchained, MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Outworld
Species: Outworlder
Alignment: Good
Fighting styles:
Drunken Fist (all games)
Sumo (MK:D)
Mi Zong (MK:DA)
Weapons: Jo (all games)

Bo' Rai Cho embodies the archetype of the drunken master. He is portrayed as a physically obese, yet jovial and compassionate man who teaches martial arts to many students over a span of many years. He enjoys drinking alcoholic beverages, particularly the rice wine of Earthrealm. His preferred method of fighting is Drunken Fist, which he invented. He is known to use unorthodox methods of fighting, including crude tactics such as vomiting and flatulence. The archetype of the drunken master exemplifies the proverb "appearances can be deceiving". Outwardly, the fat, drunken, and crass Bo' Rai Cho does not appear to pose a threat, but he uses this illusion to take advantage of unsuspecting foes. He is revered for his great knowledge of martial arts and his fighting skills. When necessary, he is capable of commanding armies.
A native of Outworld, it has been revealed that Bo' Rai Cho has taught many great warriors. Among these warriors are Shujinko, Liu Kang, Li Mei, and Kung Lao. He did not appear in any games until Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. Since he is originally from Outworld, he never entered the Mortal Kombat tournament as it would have meant competing on the behalf of Outworld and thus the brutal emperor Shao Kahn. Instead, he used his fighting prowess to train Earthrealm warriors. He did not become directly involved until the Deadly Alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi emerged.
Upon hearing that Liu Kang had been murdered by the Deadly Alliance, he took Kung Lao under his wing. He then taught Kung Lao the "whirlwind kick" technique so that the Shaolin monk might slay Shang Tsung. While a group of Earthrealm warriors prepared for a frontal assault on the Deadly Alliance, Bo' Rai Cho secretly entered Shang Tsung's palace and escaped with the body of Li Mei. He regrouped with the other Earthrealm warriors led by Raiden and retreated to safety rather than join the attack.

Signature moves

Puke Puddle
Bo' Rai Cho vomits on the ground, making it slippery when opponents step on it. (all games)
Flip Flop / Monkey Flips
Bo' Rai Cho does a series of front flips, hitting the opponent in the process. (all games)
Belly Bash
Bo' Rai Cho flies toward the opponent, hitting them with his belly in the process. (all games)
Earthquake
Bo' Rai Cho stomps on the ground creating a tremor. (all games)

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