Baraka

Baraka is one of the protagonists in Mortal Kombat 1. Unlike the villainous other versions of him. In Liu Kang's New Era, this version of Baraka has never worked for Shao Kahn (General Shao), nor Shang Tsung (albeit unwittingly). He was a leader of Daybreak Legion and a successful merchant before he got infected by Tarkat and exiled along with the other infectees.
As expected since MK11 onwards, He is still voiced by Steve Blum.
==Appearance==
In The New Era, Baraka is muscular build Tarkatan humanoid. He had a bald starch on his head, his fangs, pointy ears, even his red eyes due to disease. His body had spikes over his shoulder arms and a tattoo over his chest. His hands have the Nosferatu-looking fingernails, & having a blade within his arms. 
==Personality==
Baraka was a proud Edenian Tribune and a merchant until the Tarkat Virus infected him & taking his family's lives. After that, he became a depressed man seeking death to join his family, until the other Tarkat infectees are exiled by the Edenian rulers. Despite being a Tarkat infectee, that could make him an unstable & ravenous monster, Baraka is a kind man at heart and sympathize others like Reptile whom Shang Tsung have killed his family long ago before Reptile finds out.
==Biography==
=== Backstory ===
Baraka was born an Edenian, becoming a highly accomplished soldier within Outworld's army before retiring to become a very prosperous merchant living comfortably with his wife and children. All was well in Baraka's life, until he and his family became victims of the Tarkat plague, which mutated and disfigured them into savage monsters. Becoming incredibly ill, Baraka was banished from Outworld's society. He would outlive his wife and children, losing them to the disease. Baraka would become the defender of his fellow Tarkatans.
=== Mortal Kombat 1 ===
==== Chapter 4: Secrets and Lies ====
During Liu Kang's mission for Kung Lao, Kenshi and Johnny to capture Shang Tsung, they found Baraka in the Tarkatan Colony. Baraka was captured, and demanding to the soldiers and the sorcerer to release him. One of the soldier kicks Baraka's leg to hold him down as Shang Tsung injects him to get his blood sample while Baraka screams in pain. Then after Baraka break the chains, killing two soldiers in retailation and then goes after Shang Tsung until Kenshi stops him from killing him, giving Shang Tsung an opportunity by using shape-shifting power as a Tarkat infectees to escape. Baraka was angry at Kenshi for letting Shang Tsung escape, believing that he was one of his minions and tried to kill him before he lost to the swordsman. After losing said fight, Kenshi assured Baraka that neither him, Johnny, or Kung Lao were working for Shang Tsung, and were sent by Liu Kang to capture him for questioning.
Kenshi tired to give a handshake, but Baraka, being a Tarkat infectee don't shake hands as Baraka tell them they are victims of Tarkat, so they can't be closer to be a exposure slowly turn into a monster whom Shang came here each month to harvest them. In order to find Shang Tsung, Kenshi ask him to release them & he promise that he never come here again on that he agreed to this and he'll take them where Shang Tsung's laboratory is. As the heroes found Shang Tsung's Lab, Baraka assigned to stay to watch over the Shang Tsung's henchmen until he got capture and jailed, sharing the room with Kenshi, Johnny cage, and Kung Lao.
==== Chapter 5:Weird Science ====
In cell Baraka banging in cell bars over an hours when Kenshin asked him more of his stories keep his mind off his eyes. He was going his business was successful even his was happy and comfortable. Until tragedy fate Trakat virus infection him and killing his wife and his children (his deep sadly sigh he really missed them) cruelly is the reason his still living enjoying ravaging his body slowly. Johnny wake up he see think horror survivor Baraka telling him this is real Shang Tsung laboratory while they encounter was false one.
Reptile enter the cell checking the inmates He ask them how Kenshin eyes not good he give a medicine for eyes pain. He explained to them he slave to Shang had his family if he refused he killed them. Baraka demand why he picked him reason why to learn shaped shift but he only from human and his true from he Zaterran race but only him can change from.
Shang Tsung arrived ready for they vivisection use they're harvested building his creation he ordered Syzoth while he gone. Baraka trying to reason with him but he no other choice he opened the gate clones Tarkata put them in chambers when gate opened they won't go down without a fight they battle it out but Johnny Cage and Kenshi takeing in chambers only Baraka and Kung Loa standing fighting clones Tarkata defeated them. Next one of monster Tarkata and they beat it. Baraka had enough distractions and he goes to rescuer Cage and Kenshi because of that Syzoth family will be torture Shang Tsung for his failure he battle and he win. After fighting Reptile ask Baraka to kill him if he die his family be spare he refused to kill him he's only want to protect his family he would do the same thing.
Shang Tsung sees clones of Tarkata dies and he disappointed in Syzoth for his failure he magic created toxic gas before he go he told Syzoth his family already dead horrified to him Shang left. Try to escape but the door seal due gas released up to Baraka to bust the door with his strength busted the door they escape and leaving laboratory. After escape they moved forward without be captured only way to the gate of City Baraka know where is but Tarkatans are forbidden inside Reptile lead to them want to make up for his amends.
They arrived Living Forest that house soul of Dead but not be alarmed they are good ones but they had no Zaterrans they keep themselves by living underground. Kung Loa want to know how did he meet Shang Tsung. Before met him Reptile take a human from when his people because his from he was exile. After exile he was starving begged even joined the carnival due to his "gift" He met Shang Tsung he Saw him that he can do want to study him. He declined Shang Tsung took his family hostage and no other choice to be his slave. Also telling him he not alone along with general Shao and Rain planning something big.
When suddenly distant Roaring Baraka and Reptile goes there checking it out they stopped Ashrah killing two demons. After killing them she sees them think Quan Chi sends after her Baraka trying explained to her but refuses no other choice to fighting her. After done Baraka telling her they not demons she find out they from Outworlders she apologized to them. She introduced them as Ashrah from Netherrealm due like human looks she purged the evil from her soul her last vestiges demonic fate away. She to find Quan Chi for planning building device to steal souls harness power by aid sorcerer Shang Tsung. They mission to find Quan Chi to stop him
==== Chapter 6:Upward Climb ====
They find Quan Chi use devices to make soulnado to create Ermac they battles him out prove to strong for him until Kenshi and Ashrah beat him. After they got Quan Chi they got to city find gate of Earthrealm which means Baraka goes part away while Syzoth and Ashrah will welcome by Fire god Liu Kang.
After the Battle, Baraka learns of Mileena's Tarkat affliction and has the newly-appointed Empress visit the Tarkatan colony. Mileena was appalled by the conditions, leading her to publicly reveal her Tarkat affliction to Outworld. The revelation and resulting scandal paved the way for Tarkatans to receive better treatment in Outworld society, no longer making them pariahs.
==Powers and Abilities== 
=== Powers ===
* Edenian/Tarkatan Mutation Physiology: Baraka was a regular Edenian soldier and later merchant until he got sick by Tarkat disease which mutated him into a Tarkatan. His affliction has further enhanced his physical attributes like strength, speed, and durability.
** Superhuman Strength: Baraka possesses supernatural strength due to being Edenian and his strength is now further enhanced after becoming Tarkatan. He is strong enough to rip off arms and legs, tear off the steel bars on the vivisection chambers and destroy doors that appear lethal.
** Superhuman Durability: Baraka possesses durability that he uses to withstand a lot of physical pain. He remained unfazed after being punched in the face by one of Shang Tsung's experiments.
** Superhuman Speed: As an Edenian and Tarkatan, Baraka possesses incredible speed to take on very fast species like Zaterrans, Demons, and Seidans.
** Superhuman Reflexes: Baraka also possesses very fast reflexes.
** Superhuman Agility: Baraka possesses supernatural agility and is further enhanced after becoming Tarkatan.
** Superhuman Stamina: Baraka can fight for long periods of time without showing any signs of fatigue.
** Retractable Arm Blades: In Mutated Tarkata Baraka gives a ability to regrow his arm blades quick strong swipe at the opponent with his blade.
** Longevity: Since Edenians are touched by the divine power of the Elder Gods, Baraka can live for thousands of years.
=== Abilities ===
* Master Martial Artist: Baraka used to serve the Daybreak Legion as a soldier. With his many years of training, he became one of Outworlds best fighters. Baraka's martial arts skills had helped him fight against fighters like Shang Tsung, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, and even Shang Tsung's experiments. His fighting style is a mix up of Silat and Hun Gar. Baraka also mentioned to Kuai Liang that one of the martial arts styles he uses is the "Way of the Asgaarth" which is a fictional fighting style.
* Expert Acrobat: Baraka has shown a great performance of acrobatic skills like being able to flip continuously while using his arm blades. 
* Leadership: After Tarkatans are banished to the wastes, Baraka has shown to be a great leader as well as caring for his people.
* Indomitable Will: After Baraka lost his family to Tarkat, he was left empty and broken. As more Tarkatans were banished to the wastes, Baraka has shown compassion to his fellow Outworlders and swore to make sure they are taken care of. After being captured by Shang Tsung and General Shao, Baraka was thrown into the dungeon, but he would not let anything stop him from finding a way to escape. Baraka's force of will had allowed him to convince Syzoth to side with him and return to the colony to take care of his fellow Tarkatans.
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