Mk info: Scorpion

SCORPION

Appearances: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mythologies: Sub-Zero, Mortal Kombat 4/Gold, MK: Deadly Alliance/Tournament Edition, MK: Deception, MK: Unchained, MK: Shaolin Monks, MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Earthrealm (reborn in Netherrealm)
Species: Wraith (formerly Human)
Alignment: Neutral
Fighting styles:
Hapkido (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)

Moi Fah (MK:D, MK:U)

Pi Gua (MK:DA)
Weapons:
Axe (UMK3, MKT)

Broadsword (MK4/Gold)

Ninja Sword (MK:DA)

Mugai Ryu (MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)

Formerly a human ninja named Hanzo Hasashi and member of the Japanese ninja clan Shirai Ryu of Osaka, Scorpion is now a black and yellow garbed, hell-spawned spectre, inexorably seeking vengeance against those responsible for the destruction of his clan and the death of his family. Despite the fact that Scorpion has previously allied himself with the forces of evil (when promised either a means of resurrection on Earth or the chance to inflict his wrath against those who butchered his clan), he is not inherently evil.
In fact, Scorpion has, at times, indirectly assisted the game's protagonists, although his reasons for doing so always ultimately serve to benefit his own motives. Fans of the series often perceive Scorpion as the title's foremost anti-hero, due to his tendency to undertake actions which serve to benefit good, albeit in his own gruesome, self-serving and vigilante manner. Scorpion's demeanor, characteristics, persona and self-reliance have all contributed to his popularity, with Scorpion ironically appearing as the most human in nature and choice when compared to the purely virtuous "good guys" and the diabolically evil "bad guys."

When masked, Scorpion appears human, although this is merely an illusion. When revealing his true self, only Scorpion's skull remains, which sometimes appears on fire. Scorpion's most popular and recognised skill is his famous spear attack, which is used to draw an opponent toward him. Scorpion will shout "Get over here!" or "Come here!" whilst attempting this technique with a nasty brutality ending.
Scorpion as Hanzo was once manipulated by Quan Chi, who promised him life in exchange for his impressive combat abilities in order to defeat Sub-Zero the elder. It was during the events of Mortal Kombat Mythologies that Hanzo was decapitated by Sub-Zero, and his soul was sent to the Netherealm, where he was born as the sceptre we know today. Two years later, he participated in the Mortal Kombat tournament and exacted revenge on the elder Sub-Zero by incinerating him. Despite such actions, Scorpion is not entirely merciless, as he spared the life of Sub-Zero's younger brother in the second tournament the following year.

During the events of Mortal Kombat 4/Gold however, he found out that it was Quan Chi, not the younger Sub-Zero, who was responsible for wiping out his clan and his family. In a fit of rage, Scorpion dragged Quan Chi into the 5th plane of the Netherealm, where he would spend the next few years chasing down, torturing and brutalizing the sorcerer. Scorpion was then thrown into the Soulnado by the Oni Drahmin and Moloch, who had agreed to help Quan Chi fight off the sceptre.

Scorpion managed to escape into the Void before the purity of the Soulnado could tear him apart. The Elder Gods were aware of his presence and enhanced his mortal and supernatural abilities, making him the Champion of the Elder Gods. The Elder Gods gave him a new mission, to seek and destroy Onaga before he unmade the realms. Scorpion emerged from the Void and returned to Outworld.

Although Scorpion is featured alongside the forces of evil in the opening scene of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, he remains neutral, due to his fierce hatred of Quan Chi for causing the death of his family and clan. He also appears to be no longer willing to serve as the Elder Gods' champion. This is due to the bargain he had made with the Elder Gods to serve them in the first place; they would resurrect the Shirai Ryu clan in return for his services. The Shirai Ryu clan was resurrected as hellspawned warriors, the same as Scorpion. Enraged at what he perceived as their betrayal, Scorpion vows to gain vengeance on the Elder Gods by removing the two things crucial to their plans- Taven and Daegon. They were the Elder Gods' only means to prevent Armageddon.

Signature Moves

Bloody Spear

Sending out a rope with a tipped Knife at the end, it impales itself into the victim's chest, allowing Scorpion to pull him or her through the air towards him for a free hit, as well as cause a small bit of damage. This move often follows the words, "GET OVER HERE!" or "COME HERE!" This is Scorpion's most famous signature move. It was originally believed that Scorpion's spear was actually a snake-like creature spawned from the palm of his hand when really it was a simple knife; while still being launched from the palm of his hand as seen in the newer games such as Deadly Alliance and Deception it is not the snake like picture as depicted elsewhere. (all games)

Teleport Attack/Hellfire Punch

Teleporting behind his opponent he connects with a punch. In Deception and Unchained; Scorpion gained this attack as a kick instead of a punch, however he regained this attack as a punch in Armageddon, whilst the kick form of this attack is given to Chameleon. (all games)

Aerial Back Teleport Punch

Scorpion performs his hellfire punch in the air. (MKII, UMK3, MKT, MK4, MKG, MK:SM)

Leg Takedown

Scorpion trips his opponent with a leg scissor takedown. (MKII, MK:SM)

Air Throw

Scorpion throws his opponent while in the air. (MKII, UMK3, MKT, MK4, MKG, MK:SM)

Breathe Fire

Removing his mask to show his flaming skull, Scorpion spews fire on his opponent (mostly for weakening, not for destroying). This move started off as a finishing move for the titles prior to MK4, and can now be used as a special move. (MK4, MKG)

Hellfire

Scorpion summons the fires of Hell to burn his opponent from underneath. (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:SM, MK:A)

Backflip Kick

Scorpion performs a backflip kick followed by a trail of fire. (MK:DA, MK:D, MK:U, MK:A)