

Mortal Kombat X
Major Jackson Briggs, a.k.a. Jax, is a member of the Special Forces, along with Sonya Blade. Jax first appeared when Sonya was abducted by Shang Tsung after the end of the first tournament, as a means to appease Shao Kahn after his failure to win. He traveled into Outworld once more, and became acquainted with the other Earthrealm warriors. Soon he came to learn of the Emperor's plans for Earthrealm, and as soon as he had freed Sonya (and inadvertently Kano), he headed back home to warn his government of the impending danger. He would find himself frustrated, however, as not only did Kano escape back into Outworld, but the government did not believe him.
After helping foil Shao Kahn's plans, Jax became the commanding officer of the Outer World Investigation Agency (OIA). Years later, the OIA underground facility was nuked into oblivion by Hsu Hao. Jax eventually found him, and according to his ending, killed him by tearing out his artificial heart. Afterward, he was among the group of warriors who made a final stand against the Deadly Alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, but was unfortunately killed in the ensuing combat along with the rest of his allies. He, like his friends, was eventually found by Onaga and revived as a mindless drone, used to intimidate the survivors of his group before killing them outright.
Real Name:
Real Name: Major Jackson Briggs
Alignment:
Alignment: Good
Games:
Games: Mortal Kombat II (Playable),
Mortal Kombat 3 (Playable),
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (Playable),
Mortal Kombat Trilogy (Playable),
Mortal Kombat 4 (Playable),
Mortal Kombat Gold (Playable),
Mortal Kombat: Special Forces (Playable),
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (Playable),
Mortal Kombat: Unchained (Playable),
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (Playable),
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (Playable),
Mortal Kombat (2011) (Playable),
Mortal Kombat X (Playable),
Mortal Kombat 11 (Playable),
Mortal Kombat 1 (Kameo)
Mortal Kombat II

His real name is Major Jackson Briggs, leader of a top US Special Forces unit. After receiving a distress signal from Lt. Sonya Blade, Jax embarks on a rescue mission. One that leads him into a ghastly world where he believes that Sonya is still alive.
Mortal Kombat 3

After failing to convince his superiors of the coming Outworld invasion, Jax begins to covertly prepare for future battle with Kahn's minions. He fits both arms with indestructible bionic implants. This is a war Jax is prepared to win.
Mortal Kombat 4

When Sonya disappears while tracking the last living member of the Black Dragon , major Jackson Briggs heads after her. He soon finds that Sonya's mission has led her into a battle with the forces of an evil Elder god. This is a battle they must win or their own world will crumble at the hands of Shinnok.
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Jax spent most of his time in the heavily fortified underground facilities of the Outerworld Investigation Agency. From an enormous underground chamber, Jax would send his agents to other inter-realm portals. Two of his agents, the cyborg ninja Cyrax and the rogue swordsman Kenshi, had been assigned to the realm of Outworld - a domain of strange creatures and maniacal sorcerers. Jax would soon be reminded of just how dangerous a threat to Earth that realm could be.
After receiving information from Agent Kenshi about new threat from Outworld, Jax barely escaped with his life when a traitor destroyed all means for inter-realm travel. The Outerworld Investigation Agency was completely obliterated. But with the help of the Thunder God Raiden, Jax eventually made it to Outworld to deal with the traitor who now served the Deadly Alliance. Jax swore that he would show no mercy to the responsible for the destruction. The hunt for Hsu Hao had begun.
Mortal Kombat: Deception

During our assault on the Deadly Alliance, we were overwhelmed by tarkatan hordes. The last thing I remember seeing was Raiden blasting his way into the main hall. I was later resurrected by Onaga, who controlled my mind and commanded me to enforce his will.
My brutality as Onaga's pawn will haunt me forever. If not for Liu Kang, I'd still be under the Dragon King's spell killing the people I've dedicated my life to protect. Now that my soul is unchained, I'm coming for you Onaga. It's payback time!
Mortal Kombat (2011)

A decorated member of the U.S. Special Forces and a formidable close-kombat warrior, Major Jackson Briggs' current mission is to bring down the notorious criminal organization known as the Black Dragon. With Lieutenant Sonya Blade, he has seized many of their weapons caches. But when a trusted informant, Kano, was revealed to be a high-ranking member of the Black Dragon, Jax made Kano's capture his priority. Kano has gotten the better of Jax thus far, leading the Special Forces into numerous deadly ambushes. Jax and Sonya finally cornered Kano on an uncharted island but were overpowered by the island's inhabitants. They have now been forced into a sadistic ritual of bloody kombat.
Mortal Kombat X

Thirty years ago, Jax was the C.O. of a secret Special Forces unit that got caught up in the Mortal Kombat tournament and the subsequent invasion of Earthrealm by Shao Kahn and Outworld. Although Earthrealm was victorious, Jax died in the fighting. Jax's soul was confiscated by the Netherrealm sorcerer Quan Chi. Jax was recreated as a vengeful undead warrior and forced to fight against his home world when Netherrealm attacked Earthrealm. Soon after Netherrealm's defeat, Jax was freed of Quan Chi's influence and returned to life. He decided not to reactivate his military status, however, due to the trauma he suffered. Though he reluctantly serves as a consultant as a favor to his best friend, General Sonya Blade, Jax prefers the quiet life with his family. His stress has been increased in recent years due to his daughter Jacqui's enlistment in the Special Forces--and her membership in a secret team not unlike the one he himself led...
Mortal Kombat 11

Cyber-enhanced officer of the Special Forces. Jax Briggs lost both arms in the line of duty, but he came back to the battlefield twice as strong thanks to cybernetic upgrades. Even with that power, Jax's sacrifices burden him. He soldiers onward, honorbound to protect Earthrealm.
Mortal Kombat II

Jax finds Sonya held captive alongside their arch enemy Kano. Her only chance of escape is by Jax entering Shao Kahn's contest. With fierce determination, he catches the Outworld warriors off guard and wins the tournament bringing Shao Kahn's rule to a crashing hault.
During the chaos that follows, Jax and Sonya escape through the dimensional gate from which they entered. Kano once again eludes capture, but Jax and Sonya know they will cross paths with him in the future.
Mortal Kombat 3

The second time Jax battles the forces of Shao Kahn, he come prepared. Thought to be the strongest man on Earth, he has no problem proving it: first by beating Kahn's armies, then by defeating the emperor.
When the world reverts back to normal, Jax and Sonya start the Outerworld Investigation Agency. Jax runs the exploratory division which learns to open portals through science rather than magic. He leads the first expedition into a mysterious new realm.
Mortal Kombat 4

Sonya: It?s over Jarek! Shinnok is dead? the good guys won. You?re coming back with me.
Jarek: Never Sonya! I agreed to help defeat Shinnok, not turn myself in to the Special Forces. The Black Dragon live on!
Sonya: The Black Dragon died with Kano. You?re the last one Jarek!
Jarek: Never! AAARRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!
Sonya: Come in Major Briggs? This is Lieutenant Sonya Blade, WHAAA?
Sonya: AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Jax: Sonya! This is Major Briggs? come in Sonya this is Jax are you there?
JARAK: Hmm Hmm Hmm
Jax: Going somewhere Jarek?!
Jarek: Jax? I thought you were...
Jax: Thought I was what?! Dead? Like my partner you just tossed off the cliff!
Jarek: I'm sorry Jax...please.. d..d..don't drop me... wait... I promise...
Jax: Too late Jarek!
Jarek: You can't drop me... y...you have to uphold the law.. you have to arrest me. Wait... this is brutality.. you can't do it..!
Jax: Wrong Jarek. This is not a brutality... this is a fatality.
Jarek: AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Jax had a score to settle with the traitor he knew as Hsu Hao. Now revealed to be a member of the Red Dragon, Hsu Hao had infiltrated the Special Forces Outerworld Investigation Agency and destroyed it with a miniature nuclear weapon.
Making good on his promise, Jax eventually caught up with Hsu Hao and ripped the implant from his chest in retribution. Hsu Hao died a most painful death.
Mortal Kombat: Deception

The Dragon King had defeated us all, save one: Jax. And though I had absorbed the fighting abilities of those who had aided me, I lacked the raw anger that propelled Jax into battle.
Brutally pounding Onaga into submission, Jax finally ended the conflict by embedding a Kamidogu in the would-be ruler's head. Where he summoned so much rage from, I cannot say. I only hope that his anger is finally purged.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

When Jax absorbed the power of Blaze, the cybernetics in his arms grew and permeated his entire body. He was transformed into a full cyborg. He became aware of a controlling neural chip that had been implanted in his brain by Sektor. Enraged, Jax defeated Sektor and claimed leadership of the cyborg ninja clan, the Tekunin. It is unknown if he will ever return to the Special Forces.
Mortal Kombat (2011)

After the invasion was thwarted, many of Jax's allies had seemingly disappeared, leaving him to clean up the mess on his own. He searched for Shao Kahn's remaining forces utilizing a new cyber-scanner designed to remotely access worldwide databases. Navigating its virtual reality interface, Jax inadvertently accessed Kano's brain through his optical laser implant. Their minds linked, Jax virtually battled Kano. Finally he captured and quarantined Kano's consciousness within the Special Forces mainframe. A dangerous criminal had finally been neutralized.
Mortal Kombat X

After Shinnok's fall, the hospitalized Johnny Cage asked Jax to fill in as leader of his squad. Jax agreed. It was a chance to spend time with--and protect--Jacqui. Boarding their transport after a routine mission, Jax's greatest fears were realized, as the mercenary Erron Black sprung from the cargo bay and fired on the young heroes. Fortunately for Jacqui and company, Jax's quick reflexes and bulletproof arms deflected the assassin's rounds. Jax quickly subdued Black. Then slipped into shock as a red stain engulfed his chest.

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance