Theme: Outworld WastelandBaraka
Mortal Kombat 1
In the events leading up to Mortal Kombat II, Baraka led an attack on the Shaolin Temple of Light in Earthrealm. This angered Liu Kang leading him to seek vengeance in Outworld in another Mortal Kombat tournament. With Shao Kahn pre-occupied with his tournament, Baraka partnered with Mileena to overthrow the emperor and take Outworld for themselves. However, their plan fails as Mileena is apparently killed by Kitana in battle. Baraka then travels to the lowlands of Outworld.
During the time leading up to Mortal Kombat 4, Baraka encounters Quan Chi while traveling through Edenia. Quan Chi offers Baraka a chance to rule the realm at his side if he agreed to join Shinnok's army. He quickly accepts, however, Shinnok is eventually defeated, and Baraka's opportunity for power is once again lost.
In Mortal Kombat Gold, Baraka has a scar lined with large metal staples splitting his body straight down the middle. According to a render of Baraka and Mileena found in Deception's Krypt, this was the end result of Baraka's brush with Kung Lao's Hat Slice fatality during Mortal Kombat Trilogy (although this fatality is only usable in MKII and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks). Baraka survived the attack and the staples were implemented to hold his body together while he healed. However, an unused bio for Baraka had him dying from Kung Lao's attack and being revived by Shinnok. This bio was released in a few strategy guides for the game, sparking the misconception that he had actually died.
During the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception, Baraka now serves the recently reincarnated Dragon King, Onaga. He eventually learns that Mileena survived and releases her from her Outworld prison to join Onaga's ranks.
Baraka also makes an appearance in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. His ending states that after gaining god-like power by defeating Blaze, he orders Shao Kahn and Onaga to bow before him, but instead, they attack. Baraka's blades grow twice their normal size, and he impales the two through their hearts. As the new ruler of Outworld, he appoints Mileena as his queen.
DETAILS
Origin:
Origin: Outworld
Race:
Race: Tarkatan
Alignment:
Alignment: Evil, Good (Mortal Kombat 1)
Weapons Used:
Allies:
Enemies:
Games:
Games: Mortal Kombat II (Playable), Mortal Kombat Trilogy (Playable), Mortal Kombat Gold (Playable), Mortal Kombat: Deception (Playable), Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (Unlockable/Playable), Mortal Kombat: Unchained (Playable), Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Playable), Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (Playable), Mortal Kombat (2011) (Playable), Mortal Kombat 11 (Playable), Mortal Kombat 1 (Playable)
Mortal Kombat II 
He led the attack against Liu Kang's Shaolin temple. Baraka belongs to a nomadic race of mutants living in the waste-lands of Outworld. His fighting skills gained the attention of Shao Kahn who recruited him into his army.
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Baraka was sent to quell the uprising renegade race in Outworld's lower regions. After his victorious battle, the nomadic warrior returns to fight on the side of villainy. Under the guidance of Shao Kahn, Baraka will once again pose a formidable threat to his Earthen counterparts.
Mortal Kombat Gold
Ever the nomad, Baraka has spent much time wandering many realms. Whilst traveling back through Edenia, he is made an offer to rule the realm at the side of Quan Chi. Eager to return into battle for any cause, Baraka accepts but has a different idea of how things will turn out.
Mortal Kombat: Deception
I am of the Tarkata, a savage race of nomadic warriors bred from the denizens of Outworld and demons of the Netherrealm. My kind have served many masters: Shao Kahn, Shang Tsung, Quan Chi...All have fallen. All have been weak. But our new master is strong! Invincible! We will slay all who oppose him! We will follow him to bloody victory!
ONAGA! He has ordered us to ravage Outworld in order to distract the foolish allies and give him time to complete his plans. Mileena poses as Princess Kitana to confuse and misdirect the enemies of the Dragon King. She lies to them and tells them to attack our raiding parties. But our Lord will be nowhere near us. We draw their armies away from him. When my master's will is done, they will all be consumed.
ONAGA! He has ordered us to ravage Outworld in order to distract the foolish allies and give him time to complete his plans. Mileena poses as Princess Kitana to confuse and misdirect the enemies of the Dragon King. She lies to them and tells them to attack our raiding parties. But our Lord will be nowhere near us. We draw their armies away from him. When my master's will is done, they will all be consumed.
Mortal Kombat (2011)
Baraka is the fiercest of the Tarkatans, vicious nomadic mutants from the wastes of Outworld. Like all Tarkatan males, he joined Shao Kahn's army once he came of age and survived the brutal Ritual of Blood. He gained the rank of Enforcer after single-handedly defeating a rebel faction. His loyalty and strength make him a favorite of the emperor; his retractable blades have slain many of Shao Kahn's most bitter enemies. As a kontestant in the Mortal Kombat tournament, he will ensure his emperor's claim to Earthrealm.
Mortal Kombat 11
War Chief of the nomadic Tarkatan tribe, a carnivorous people considered subhuman by the Outworld Empire. Baraka dutifully serves Shao Kahn to preserve his tribe's way of life, who roam the harsh Wastelands, meat carts in tow, consuming everything and everyone in their path.
Mortal Kombat 1
Baraka was once a respected Outworld merchant. But that life ended in an instant when he contracted the dreaded Tarkat plague. Incurable, contagious, and the cause of severe physical deformities, Tarkat turned Baraka into a monster. He was cast out and doomed to live out his days in a colony of similarly afflicted Outworlders.
When Baraka first arrived, the colony was in disarray. His fellow Tarkatans had given up and were ready to die. Their hopelessness lit a fire in Baraka's heart. He spares no effort to better his fellow Tarkatans' lives. He knows that as long as he fights, he will never truly be a victim.
When Baraka first arrived, the colony was in disarray. His fellow Tarkatans had given up and were ready to die. Their hopelessness lit a fire in Baraka's heart. He spares no effort to better his fellow Tarkatans' lives. He knows that as long as he fights, he will never truly be a victim.
Mortal Kombat II
Known for his unpredictable actions and wild fits of anger, Baraka goes on a rampage.
After defeating the Earth warriors, he attacks Shang Tsung, Kintaro, and finally Shao Kahn himself.
After defeating Shao Kahn, Baraka's race of mutants arise from the wastelands and rebel against what is left of Kahn's army. They eventually win and the Outworld comes under the rule of King Baraka.
After defeating the Earth warriors, he attacks Shang Tsung, Kintaro, and finally Shao Kahn himself.
After defeating Shao Kahn, Baraka's race of mutants arise from the wastelands and rebel against what is left of Kahn's army. They eventually win and the Outworld comes under the rule of King Baraka.
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
When Baraka's failure to apprehend several Earth warriors nearly results in Shao Kahn's demise, the nomad finds himself fearing for his own life. He falls out of favor with his Emperor, and realizes that it's only a matter time before Kahn enacts revenge. Baraka remains loyal until the opposition from the Earth Realm has been defeated.
With Shao Khan in a weakened state from his battle with Raiden, Baraka strikes. The despondent Emperor is no match for Baraka's attack. Then, fearing reprisal from those loyal to Kahn, Baraka escapes back into nomadic ruins from which he came.
With Shao Khan in a weakened state from his battle with Raiden, Baraka strikes. The despondent Emperor is no match for Baraka's attack. Then, fearing reprisal from those loyal to Kahn, Baraka escapes back into nomadic ruins from which he came.
Mortal Kombat Gold
Quan Chi: Enter.
Quan Chi: I said enter Baraka. Have no fear, our betrayal is complete. I have dealt with those loyal to Shinnok, this victory is ours!
Baraka: You bask in your new found power on the throne of Queen Sindel, while I am forced to hide in the shadows?
Quan Chi: Who is it you are hiding from? The Elder Gods are dead, Raiden is dead, and thanks to you Shinnok is dead.
Baraka: Everyone is dead!
Quan Chi: Yes, everyone in this forsaken realm is dead!
Baraka: How do we rule a realm with no one in it?!
Quan Chi: This war was not about holding court to mortals, it was about obtaining power! I now possess that power!
Baraka: And I am forced to live out my existence in a dead realm with a madman! Now sorcerer, you will pay with your life!
Baraka: AAARRHH!
Quan Chi: I haven't a life to give, you fool!
Baraka: What! (Baraka leaps at Quan Chi)
Baraka: AAARRHH! (Quan Chi suspends Baraka in mid-air and kills him)
Quan Chi: Hahaha!
Quan Chi: I said enter Baraka. Have no fear, our betrayal is complete. I have dealt with those loyal to Shinnok, this victory is ours!
Baraka: You bask in your new found power on the throne of Queen Sindel, while I am forced to hide in the shadows?
Quan Chi: Who is it you are hiding from? The Elder Gods are dead, Raiden is dead, and thanks to you Shinnok is dead.
Baraka: Everyone is dead!
Quan Chi: Yes, everyone in this forsaken realm is dead!
Baraka: How do we rule a realm with no one in it?!
Quan Chi: This war was not about holding court to mortals, it was about obtaining power! I now possess that power!
Baraka: And I am forced to live out my existence in a dead realm with a madman! Now sorcerer, you will pay with your life!
Baraka: AAARRHH!
Quan Chi: I haven't a life to give, you fool!
Baraka: What! (Baraka leaps at Quan Chi)
Baraka: AAARRHH! (Quan Chi suspends Baraka in mid-air and kills him)
Quan Chi: Hahaha!
Mortal Kombat: Deception
Baraka assumed that the treacherous Mileena had given her armies a powerful magic. They fought with savage brutality, but he could not stop their advance. He vowed that Mileena would pay for her betrayal. Baraka's warriors brought word that she had agreed to meet with him in an ancient lair, but Baraka was no fool... He sent another in his place...
Baraka's scout reported that the Earthrealm warrior Sub-Zero was near. He allowed his remaining militia to deal with him and set off alone to ambush Mileena. He knew by the scent of Tarkatan blood on her clothes that she had already killed the one he had sent to meet her. But her sense of smell was not as keen as a true Tarkata's. She was unaware of Baraka's presence. He barked her name and when she turned to face him... he tore her apart.
Baraka's scout reported that the Earthrealm warrior Sub-Zero was near. He allowed his remaining militia to deal with him and set off alone to ambush Mileena. He knew by the scent of Tarkatan blood on her clothes that she had already killed the one he had sent to meet her. But her sense of smell was not as keen as a true Tarkata's. She was unaware of Baraka's presence. He barked her name and when she turned to face him... he tore her apart.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
With the power of Blaze within him, Baraka would never again serve another. Summoning Shao Kahn and Onaga before him atop the pyramid, he gave them a choice: Submit to Lord Baraka or die. They responded by attacking the Tarkatan. In a flash, Baraka's blades grew to twice their normal length and pierced his former masters through their hearts. Flinging their bodies down the side of the pyramid, Baraka turned his attention to a more important matter: Who would be his queen? He gave Mileena a choice. She chose wisely.
Mortal Kombat (2011)
Shokan and Centaur alike were enraged that Baraka, Shao Kahn's trusted enforcer, had turned on their master and killed him just as Earthrealm was within their grasp. But their anger turned to admiration as the lifeless body of Shao Kahn transformed into that of the treacherous sorcerer Shang Tsung. Shang had attempted to claim the realm for himself by posing as Shao Kahn. The deception had not fooled Baraka. He had recognized Shang Tsung's scent and torn out his throat. With Earthrealm finally in Shao Kahn's control, Baraka's loyalty and bold action were rewarded. Tarkatans replaced the Centaur as the emperor's Favored Race.
Baraka as he appeared in MK: Deception & Armageddon
Mortal Kombat Gold
Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Mortal Kombat (2011)
