MK info: Baraka

BARAKA

Appearances: Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mortal Kombat Gold, MK: Deception/Unchained, MK: Shaolin Monks, MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Outworld
Species: Tarkatan
Alignment: Evil
Fighting styles:
Silat (MK:D, MK:A)

Hung Gar (MK:D)
Weapons:
Saber-Toothed Cane (MKG)

Tarkatan Blades (all games)

Baraka was introduced as an unpredictable warrior in service of Outworld emperor Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II. He belongs to a race of nomadic mutants called Tarkata, later revealed in Mortal Kombat: Deception to be a crossbreed between vile Netherealm demons and denizens of Outworld, apparently populating the vast wastelands of Outworld. Baraka, like most other members of his race, possesses long blades extending from his forearms. Although he has had numerous incursions with the Earthrealm warriors, he appears not to have any particular rivalry or hatred towards Earth or its inhabitants. A loyal warrior, he fights for those that he calls "master".

In the events leading up to the second Mortal Kombat tournament, Baraka led the attack on the Shaolin Temple of Light in Earthrealm, which spurred Liu Kang to seek vengeance in Outworld as predicted by Shao Kahn. During the ensuing tournament, Baraka partnered with Mileena to overthrow Shao Kahn and rule Outworld, but canon states that their plan never came to fruition. Mileena was murdered and Baraka was sent away to the lowlands of Outworld.
Following Shao Kahn's fall from power after Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Baraka escaped and spent time traveling alone. In the time before the events of Mortal Kombat Gold, Baraka encountered the necromancer Quan Chi while wandering through Edenia. Quan Chi offered Baraka a chance to rule the realm at his side if he agreed to join the army of Shinnok. Eager for battle, he readily accepted. Once again Baraka planned to betray his new masters, but after Shinnok was utterly defeated, his opportunity was also lost once again. During the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception, Baraka found yet another new master in the risen Dragon King, Onaga, in whose strength he had great faith. Freeing Mileena from her prison, Baraka recruited her to Onaga's ranks. She posed as Princess Kitana, using her position to misdirect the Edenian forces into combat against the Tarkatan raiding parties well away from Onaga. This was intended to give the Dragon King the time he needed to complete his schemes.

Signature moves

Flying Shard

Baraka fires a spark by scraping his blades to his opponent. (all games)
Blade Fury / Chop Chop Blades

Baraka slices his opponent up vertically with his blades numerous times. (all games)
Head Swipe

Baraka performs a quick, strong swipe at the opponent with his blade. (MKII, MKT, MK:SM)
Blade Spin

Baraka would spin like a top with his blades extended, damaging his opponent. (MKT, MKG)
Mutant Blades

Baraka quickly lunges at his opponent with both blades out. (MK:D, MK:A)