MK info: Reiko

REIKO

Appearances: Mortal Kombat 4/Mortal Kombat Gold, MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Outworld
Alignment: Evil
Fighting styles: Ying Yeung (MK:A)
Weapons:
Spiked Club (MK4)

Scythe (MKG)

Crude Hammer (MK:A)

Reiko is a grim and stoic looking man with black and white hair, glowing blue eyes, and a penchant for brutality. He was originally introduced in a typical ninja archetype in Mortal Kombat 4. He also has a mask-like black tattoo over his eyes.

Not much is known about him, save that his primary occupation is that of a general. In this capacity, he has served both Shinnok and Shao Kahn. He has also served as a member of the Brotherhood of Shadow. During Shinnok's war against the Elder Gods, he was presumed killed. He later resurfaced during the time of Mortal Kombat 4, but after Shinnok was defeated, he disappeared once again. He later emerged in Shao Kahn's army, to whom he has served until now. In his Armageddon bio card, it is stated that Reiko received the position of general as Shao Kahn approved of the fighter's ruthlessness, which he is said to look for in his soldiers.
Reiko apparently has great aspirations to one day replace the emperor, as it is described in MK Deception's Konquest mode that he likes to sneak into Kahn's chamber room and wear his helmet. His own attire has a great similarity to Shao Kahn's. Reiko also states in the game that he will one day rule Outworld himself.

Signature moves

Assassin Throwing Stars

Reiko takes a stack of shurikens and throws them at the opponent. (all games)
Quick Spin Behind

Reiko does a quick top-like spin and slides around the opponent to their back in one quick motion. (MK4, MKG)
Vertical Teleport

Reiko leaps upwards disappearing in the air, then reappears behind the opponent coming up through the ground. This attack was borrowed from Noob Saibot. (MK4, MKG)
Shadow Grab

While performing the "Vertical Teleport", Reiko grabs and slams the opponent to the ground upon reappearing behind them. Again similar to Noob Saibot's "Teleport Slam". (all games)
Devastating Flip Kick

Reiko twists his body in an impossible fashion landing a flip kick without his opposite foot even leaving the ground. Li Mei received this move later in Deadly Alliance and Deception under the name Carnival Spin. (all games)
Charging Pain

Reiko performs a shoulder ram like Shao Kahn, but with a blue-ish energy representation of Shao Kahn's helmet appearing covering his head. (MK:A)