Wednesday, December 5, 2007

MK info: Mokap


MOKAP

Appearances: MK: Deadly Alliance, MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Earthrealm
Species: Human
Alignment: Good
Fighting styles:
Tai Chi (MK:DA)
Karate (MK:DA)
Tae Kwon Do (MK:DA)
Jeet Kune Do (MK:A)
Wing Chun (MK:A)

Originally introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance as a secret character, Mokap is described as being a motion capture actor with a vast knowledge of martial arts and fighting styles. Although he is introduced somewhat as a joke character, he is indeed being treated as a legitimate figure in the canon plot. Mokap has been involved with the events of the last few games, although the circumstances as to how and why are very mysterious and vague. He seems to continually find himself inexplicably transported to and wrapped up in the battles that have transpired, simply by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Mokap's Deadly Alliance bio reveals that he is a former martial arts teacher on the North side of Chicago. One day he was called upon by Johnny Cage to do some motion capture work for his new movie "Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance", and he became the primary martial arts talent for motion capture in this film. Mokap was flown to Hollywood to begin his first session, which consisted mainly of the Crane and Snake styles (although none of these martial arts have been used by Mokap in the games that he appeared).
It is unknown how Mokap participated in the events of Deadly Alliance. Although he fought on the side of good, he did not appear to have any effect on the outcome of the battle. Some time after this, Mokap gained some telekinetic powers, although the source of these powers was not explained. Mokap returned in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, again fighting for the side of Earthrealm and for his life.

Signature moves

Fireball
Mokap throws a flaming projectile at his opponent. (MK:DA)
Magic Lift
Mokap uses telekinesis to raise his opponent up into the air and drop him/her onto the ground in front of him. (MK:A)
Charge Punch / Power Hands
Mokap slides forward with his fist first into his enemy, punching them. In Armageddon, Mokap uses both of his hands as well as his hands are glowing and charged with energy. (all games)
Back Flip / Swan Kick
Mokap does a 360° backflip kick. In Armageddon, a white streak follows it. This move is taken from Scorpion. (all games)
Lights, Camera, Action
Mokap turns around and shoots out a white projectile at his opponent. (MK:A)

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