The Bank (Mortal Kombat)

The Bank is a stage that is situated in one of the cities located somewhere in Earthrealm. It is one of the arenas in Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
This elegant, modern building is just an ordinary bank and yet, somehow, has the MK dragon logo on the floor. It could be because of the influence of an ongoing and chaotic, otherworldly invasion unleashed by Shao Kahn, as can be seen from outside the Bank's windows with the full view of Shao Kahn's Fortress emerging in Earthrealm, and it can also be seen standing ominously in the background. To get more sight of the city and the strange stronghold, get to the building's rooftop.
== Theme songs ==
* The Bank (MK3/UMK3)
* The Bank (MKT)
* The Bank (Paul Unfaces)
== Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, Part II ==
It was only seen as Stryker and Kabal noticed Sektor and Cyrax split on a crossroads. They'd chased the latter to the Bank and the cop was alarmed there'd be refugees of Kahn's armies there. Cyrax was only looking for the defector, Kuai Liang, though he was proven to be a threat to the Riot Officer. Fortunately, Kabal came to his aide and even forced him to bash thru the roof for more lethal combat. Nevertheless, both the roof and bank made a stunning view of Kahn's intimidating fortress and the monstrous portal merging Earth with Outworld. Eventually, Cyrax was knocked off the roof and fell right beside the bank's window before Sektor intervened aloft.
== Trivia ==
* Originally, artist Tony Goskie designed a helicopter crash for the background of the Bank in Mortal Kombat 3. They were later removed.
* The Chrysler Building is featured in the background, so the populated location this arena resides in may be New York City.
* Even though the bank is just a regular bank, the MK dragon logo is seen on the ground. This is odd because most people in Earthrealm do not know about other realms or the Elder Gods. A possible explanation is the merging between Outworld and Earthrealm.
* The Bank had a red carpet on the floor in Mortal Kombat 3. For some reason the carpet was removed in the final version of the game. However, the carpet returned in Mortal Kombat Trilogy but not in its original design.
* The Bank is the only arena from MK3 that does not appear in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.
* The Bank and Kahn's Kave share the same musical theme.
== Gallery ==
File:Bank Mk3-development-redcarpet.webp|Bank (MK3) with red carpet that was removed
File:Bank with new red carpet MKT.webp|Bank with new red carpet (MKT)
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