Шао Кан
In the games' original storyline, Sindel is forced into marriage with Outworld emperor Shao Kahn after he conquers her realm. Brainwashed into helping Shao Kahn invade Earthrealm, she turns against him with the aid of her daughter Kitana. The rebooted timeline, however, depicts Sindel as the loyal queen and lover of Shao Kahn. Outside of the games, Sindel has appeared in various related media, including the 1997 film "". Reception to the character has been generally positive for her appearance and special moves, although her unsympathetic villainous role in the reboot drew criticism.