Mk info: Stryker

STRYKER

Appearances: Mortal Kombat 3/UMK 3/MK Trilogy, MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Earthrealm
Species: Human
Alignment: Good
Fighting styles:
Hua Chuan (MK:A)
Weapons
Nightsticks (all games)

Riot gun (UMK3, MKT)

Machine gun (MK:A)

Kurtis Stryker was introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 as a somewhat stout-looking man sporting a very urban design with a white-blue shirt, combat boots, gunbelt, black police pants, and a backwards cap. However, his appearance was changed in Armageddon into a more serious-looking and modernized policeman; this was done in order to make him look more appealing to critics of his original design. Originally described as being a leader of the Special Riot Control division in the New York City Police Department, he employs modern weaponry such as explosives, firearms, tasers, and nightsticks in battle.

When Outworld's portal opened over New York City, he attempted to keep order among the populace in the ensuing chaos, but soon all human souls were taken by Shao Kahn with the exception of those that belonged to the chosen warriors. Stryker did not understand why he had been spared until he received a vision from Raiden, instructing him to head west in order to meet with the other chosen warriors and learn about the importance of his survival. Although he did not wish to be one of the few souls that was spared, he entered the fray with the intention of avenging the lives of the innocent that he had vowed to serve and protect. Along with the other warriors, Stryker assisted in liberating Earthrealm from Shao Kahn's clutches. He later reappeared in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon with a complete redesign, including clothing resembling riot gear.

Signature moves

Baton Trip
Stryker uses his baton to trip the opponent. (MK3, UMK3, MKT)
Baton Throw
Stryker jumps forward and uses his baton to fling the opponent behind him. (MK3, UMK3, MKT)
Grenade
Stryker throws a concussion grenade at his opponent. Two versions of this move exist, one allowing the projectile to be thrown in a high arc and another with a low arc. (all games)
Stun Gun
Stryker fires his taser and delivers an electric shock from long range. This was also one of his Fatalities in MK3, UMK3 and MKT. (all games)
Gun Blast
Stryker pulls out his gun and shoots his opponent. In Armageddon, Stryker could also aim his weapon at an upwards angle. Stryker fired a "riot gun" in UMK3 and MKT, while he used an MP5 in MKA. (UMK3, MKT, MKA)