Scorpion

**Hanzo Hasashi**, also known as **Scorpion** (全蠍人, "Full Scorpion Man")[1], is a resurrected ninja in the *Mortal Kombat* fighting game series. He is one of the very few original characters debuting in the first *Mortal Kombat* arcade game. He holds the distinction, along with Raiden and Sub-Zero (in one formor another), of appearing in every generation of *Mortal Kombat* games as a playable character.

## About Scorpion

It is known that his father, a former member of the Shirai Ryu, forbade his son from joining the clan, as he did not wish for his son to live the life of an assassin. However, Hanzo joined in spite of his father's wishes in order to provide his wife and son with a comfortable life.

Now Scorpion is a hell-spawned spectre, inexorably seeking vengeance against those responsible for the destruction of his clan and the death of his own family. Despite his malevolent appearance, he is not inherently evil. He joins the forces of evil when promised a means of resurrecting his clan on Earth, or the chance to inflict his wrath against those who butchered them. Scorpion has also (indirectly) assisted the game's protagonists to fulfill these motives.

Scorpion is perceived by fans as the title's foremost anti-hero. He undertakes actions that benefit the forces of good, albeit in his own gruesome and vigilante manner. His attitude, appearance and self-reliance have all contributed to his popularity. Compared to the purely virtuous "good guys", and the diabolically evil "bad guys", Scorpion's moral neutrality is unique. Although he is featured alongside the forces of evil in the opening scene of *Mortal Kombat: Armageddon*, he remains neutral because of his fierce hatred of Quan Chi.

Scorpion appears human when masked, though this is merely an illusion. Only his skull remains when in his true form, sometimes ablaze. However, he can fully regain his human appearance if he conquers his own demons. Scorpion's most popular and recognized skill is his famous spear attack, which is used to draw an opponent toward him. This attack will also stun the opponent for a short amount of time. Scorpion will shout, *"Get over here!"* or *"Come here!"*, while executing this technique.

Although Scorpion is often strict and wrathful, at times he shows a caring side and is very honorable. In the original timeline, when he discovers the Sub-Zero in the second tournament isn't Bi-Han and in fact his more merciful brother, Scorpion vows to protect Kuai Liang instead for killing his kin. In the second timeline, Scorpion truly intended to spare the first Sub-Zero in exchange for the resurrection of his clan, but Quan Chi prevented this. Most notably, in the *Mortal Kombat Future (Comic Series)*, it's shown he took in victims and survivors of the Netherrealm War into his iteration of the Shirai Ryu to now protect Earthrealm while also raising Takeda Takahashi. During this time, he treated Takeda like his own son, such as when he comforts Takeda after Fox's death.

## Appearance

Scorpion appeared as a yellow palette swap of Sub-Zero. He kept this appearance from the first *MK* to *MK4* after which he bore two swords on his back and his kunai attached to a rope tied to his belt. He has white eyes with his mask on. Without his mask, his head is a (sometimes flaming) skull. In *MK4*, he is further distinguished by his skeletal motif, mostly in the mask, with bone-like structures lacing his uniform. As of *MK Future*, he has regained his humanity and human identity, depicted with a goatee and mustache and can switch between his human and familiar spectre-like appearance at will.

Scorpion unmasked is known as **Inferno Scorpion**. This design reappears in the Challenge Tower, fighting Kano in the Netherrealm. His costumes incorporate his namesake more and more with each game, especially his latest redesign. The hilts of his swords now resemble the stingers of scorpions, while his shoulder pads and masks are also molded after scorpions.

Scorpion's yellow costume is said to have mocked not only Sub-Zero, but also the Lin Kuei, as Takeda (who was a member of the Lin Kuei) developed Ninjutsu, which he considered a superior fighting style to what the Lin Kuei had. He quickly left the Lin Kuei and formed the Shirai Ryu clan, the Lin Kuei's main enemies.

## Bios

* **Mortal Kombat**  - *"Hanzo Hasashi was once a member of the Japanese Shirai Ryu ninja clan. Given the name Scorpion for his blindingly fast and deadly fighting skill, his life was blessed with glorious kombat in the name of his Grand Master. But when he, his family and his clan were brutally exterminated by Sub-Zero and the Lin Kuei, Scorpion's existence became eternal torment. Resurrected by the malevolent necromancer Quan Chi, he entered the Mortal Kombat tournament to slay Sub-Zero and avenge the murders of his kin."*

## Kombat Characteristics

### Power and Abilities

Scorpion is most commonly associated with hellfire, the Netherrealm's variant of fire. Scorpion is immune to the element and primarily uses it to confirm the death of his opponents, spewing it from his skull while unmasked. As a spectre, Scorpion is immune to death as his soul is still bound by revenge, allowing him to endlessly chase his targets until they have been silenced. He has the ability to teleport, often used in the form of surprise or ambush attacks, and can open portals to the Netherrealm at will. The scope of Scorpion's powers depend on how long he remains in his abode, the Netherrealm. This proved advantageous when he pursued Quan Chi in the depths of hell, whose magic is diminished by the power and nature of the realm.

After being fully resurrected, it's revealed in *Mortal Kombat Future (Comic Series)* that Scorpion's wraith powers and hellfire depend on his own emotional pain, as he must relive his greatest shame (the destruction of his family and clan) or witness his allies suffering (Takeda seemingly dying) in order to use it. By doing so, Hanzo becomes more wraith like, surrounded by hellfire, and his powers increase tremendously to the point they can even exceed deities in combat like Raiden. Although powerful, there is a drawback to every time Hanzo uses his powers; if he uses hellfire for too long, he risks being consumed by it, destroying his existence. Along with this, Hanzo's Scorpion persona can overtake him, resulting in him acting less reasonable and more hostile.

Like many ninjas, Scorpion is well-versed in the art of armed kombat. He has wielded various weapons throughout the tournaments, from axes to the most recent twin Ninjato. His most recurring weapon is the Spear, a kunai attached to a sturdy rope, representing Scorpion's "Stinger". At times, the spear is empowered with hellfire for more power. Various depictions of the spear had been made before *Deadly Alliance*. It was shown as a chain tied to a mace in the comics. His spear was a sentient, serpentine creature that spawned from within his hand during the films. He is empowered by the Elder Gods to defeat Onaga in *Deception*. However, Shujinko slays Onaga before he gets the chance.

Scorpion carries two ninja swords. From *MKDA* to *MKA* he only uses one of them as his weapon style, but in *MK Future* he finally uses both of them on some of his moves. Scorpion's fighting stance, from the original *MK* to *MK Gold*, originates from the martial art of Shaolin Fist; his right arm emulates a "scorpion tail". In *MK* series, he is capable of summoning a fire minion to assist him if using the Inferno character variation. He is also capable of hurling fireballs if using the Hellfire character variation.

## Movelist

### Signature Moves

* **Spear**: Sending out a rope or metal chain with a tipped Kunai at the end, it impales itself into the victim's chest, allowing Scorpion to pull him or her through the air towards him for a free hit, as well as cause a small bit of damage. This move often follows the words, "GET OVER HERE!" or "COME HERE!" (In *Shaolin Monks*, he —albeit rarely— says profane versions of both phrases). This is Scorpion's famous signature move. In *Shaolin Monks*, the move could be upgraded so as to be used as a whip-like weapon. It was originally believed that Scorpion's spear was actually a snake-like creature spawned from the palm of his hand when really it was a simple kunai, and it was thrown from his belt as seen in newer games such as *Deadly Alliance* and *Deception* (or in the case of *MKvsDCU* launched from a small device on the underside of his gauntlet) it is not the snake-like picture as depicted elsewhere. It is most likely based of a Chinese weapon known as the *Rope Dart/Shéng biāo*, which is known to be very hard to master, let alone use.
	+ In *MK:D*, the enhanced version is called **Flame Spear**. Scorpion launches two spears at the same time, both covered in hellfire, and is armoured while launching them. It also executes slightly faster.
	+ In *MKF*, the enhanced version is called **Double Spear** and makes Scorpion launch two spears at the same time. However, it's not armored like in *MK 2011*. At the moment the spears hit the enemy, it can be enhanced once again to send a surge of flames down the length of the chains, lighting the opponent on fire and stunning them.
* **Helleport:**  Teleporting behind his opponent, he connects with a punch called the **Teleport Attack** in *Deception* and *Unchained*; Scorpion gained this attack as a kick instead of a punch, however he regained this attack as a punch in *Armageddon*, whilst the kick form of this attack is given to Chameleon. In *Shaolin Monks*, the move could be upgraded so as to leave behind a burst of fire when he vanishes. He can also perform it in the air. Also, he has a variation without teleport, going forward to the opponent instead of attacking them in their back.
	+ Both in *MK:DA* and *MK:D*, the enhanced version is called **Flameport**, and adds a flaming uppercut after he hits the opponent.
	+ In *MKF*, the uppercut allows Scorpion to juggle the enemy if it hits. Also, as with his normal **Teleport** in this game, he will uppercut the enemy with a second kick if it's performed on the ground or a second punch if it's performed in the air.
* **Leg Takedown:** Scorpion trips his opponent with a leg scissor takedown. In *MKvsDCU*, it is called **Hellish Slide** and Scorpion trips the opponent simply using the slide motion. In *MK (2011)* and *MKX* this move is called **Takedown**.
	+ Both in *MK:A* and *MK9*, the enhanced version is called **Takeout**. It does more damage, grabs the opponent's legs faster and from a greater distance. In *MKX*, it also has armor.
* **Air Throw:** Scorpion throws his opponent to the ground while in the air.

#### Ninjutsu

Gains unique attacks utilizing Dual Swords. A pair of swords are secured onto his back.

* **Switch Spear:**Scorpion rope of his neck and spinning with spear.
	+ The enhanced version is called **Fast Spear**to chop in 8 times.
* **Sword Combo:**Scorpion running the wall and jump off the air to use sword who can do.
* **High Weapon:**Scorpion strike with sword and jump off to taked, then smash ground.

#### Hellfire

Gains Hell Ball, Demon Fire and Flame Aura. Arms emit a fiery aura.

* **Flame Aura:** Scorpion lights himself on fire, gaining a temporary damaging aura of flames. At close range, the initial flare will light the opponent on fire as well.
	+ The enhanced version is called **Burner** and lasts for a longer time while dealing increased damage.
* **Fire Ball:** Scorpion throws a ball of hellfire at the opponent. This can be delayed.
	+ The enhanced version is called **Hell Ball** and is more damaging.
* **Demon Fire:** Scorpion summons the fires of Hell to burn his opponent from underneath.
	+ The enhanced version is called **Hell Fire*.*** In the games it has a wider area and does more damage.

#### Inferno

Gains the ability to summon a Demonic Minion. A skull is draped on the right side of his waist.

* **Minion Grab:** Scorpion summons his minion to erupt from the floor right below the opponent, grabbing their legs to stun them.
* **Minion Charge:** Scorpion commands his minion to spawn behind the opponent and strike their back.
	+ The enhanced version has increased damage.
* **Minion Drop:** Scorpion commands his minion to appear in front and above his opponent to hit them with an overhead kick.
	+ The enhanced version has increased damage and makes the minion knock the opponent to the ground.

### Other Moves

* **Throw:** Scorpion slashes his opponent's throat and abdomen with his kunai before knocking them away with a flaming uppercut.
* **Reverse Throw:** Scorpion stabs his spear into his opponent's throat and then either tosses them back.

### X-Ray Move

* **Scorpion Sting:**Scorpion teleports underneath some flames and re-appears behind his opponent, punching them in the groin before punching them again in the side of the face, breaking their skull and knocking them down. He walks over and tramples on their chest, cracking and breaking their ribs.

## Finishing Moves

### Fatalities

* **Toasty!!!:** Scorpion removes his mask, revealing a flaming skull, and he breathes fire onto his opponent, burning him/her to a crispy skeleton.
* **Lava Pool:** Scorpion manifests a pool of lava below him and descends into it whilst a second drags the opponent in as the victim is burned by the hellfire. Moments later, the body is thrown back out of the pit, now reduced to a skeleton.

### Brutalities

* **Get Over Here:** Scorpion throws a **Double Spear** into his opponent and sets it ablaze with hellfire, then snaps the hellfire and chains forward to slam the attack into the opponent, burning the flesh off the opponent's torso and arms in an explosion of fiery gore to reveal naked bone.
* **Shirai Ryu Fire:** Scorpion performs an **Air Flameport**, decapitating the opponent with a flaming uppercut.
* **Just a Scratch:** Scorpion slices off the opponent's arms with his twin swords, causing them to bleed out. (*Ninjutsu Variation*)
* **Nether Hole:** Scorpion throws a **Hell Ball** into the opponent's chest which leaves a huge gaping hole in it. (*Hellfire Variation*)
* **Little Devil:** Scorpion does a **Minion Grab**, calling out his minion to grab the opponent's leg. After a while, it self destructs, leaving the opponent's body to be burned to ash, excluding the head, which falls back down shortly after. (*Inferno Variation*)
* **Trial by Fire:**Scorpion performs his throw, but completely slices open the opponent's throat before cutting them open at the stomach and delivering a fiery uppercut which causes their head to explode. (*Secret*)

## Sequences

### Battle Intro

Scorpion teleports into the battlefield via hellfire. He yells, "Your soul will burn!"

### Victory Pose

Scorpion removes his mask, revealing his flaming skull, and says "To Hell with you!". He then summons a portal to the Netherrealm, and drags them there, with his foot standing on the opponent's defeated body.

## Endings

* **Mortal Kombat** - *"To declay defeated of Shao Kahn, it was manner times while Scorpion is finaly end to the vengeance Sub-Zero for what he did to his family and clan. Besides, Hanzo reveal the true murder instinct but if also problem, he got wrong choice. Kuai Liang knows kind respect for his brother, Bi-Han. Scorpion returns off his home while Kaba brothers tell him got respect the true what he dead. Blast his failed above the murder, the one respossible is Quan Chi. After that, Shirai Ryu was knew it, through he also complains to Netherrealm. Even now Scorpion is finaly reveal true choice of Earthrealm but he still in Netherrealm and few many strategy of clan."*

## Trivia

* Scorpion's name, "Hanzo Hasashi", may be a possible reference to Hanzō Hattori, a famous samurai and ninja during the Japanese Sengoku period.
* Scorpion's "*Get Over Here!*" and "*Come Here!*", spear taunts, in all of the Mortal Kombat games and movies, were voiced by Ed Boon himself. Only one of these two taunts were featured in the games when ported from the arcade to the home consoles due to memory constraints. They are some of the most recognizable catchphrases in the fighting-game genre.
* Dan Forden is responsible for the call of "Toasty" in relation to Scorpion. This originated in *Mortal Kombat II*, when a special input allowed Scorpion's **Toasty!** fatality to be performed anywhere. The message "Toasty!", would then be shown. In *Mortal Kombat 4*, Dan Forden screams out, "Toasty! 3D!!", in reference to Scorpion's Fatality displayed in full 3D. Another Dan Forden calling that refers to Scorpion is "Crispy", stated in *UMK3* when a player performs the *Scorpion's Lair* stage fatality.
* During gameplay in *Versus Mode* in *Shaolin Monks*, after the player uses his spear so many times, Scorpion will yell "GET THE FUCK OVER HERE!" or "GET OVER HERE, BITCH!".
* After defeating Scorpion in *Shaolin Monks*, he gets dragged into the lava by skeletons. As his arm goes in, he gives the player a thumbs up. This is a reference to the ending of the 1991 film *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*, in which the T-800 gives John Connor a thumbs up before he is engulfed by molten metal.
* He is the only character whose Hara-Kiri does not draw blood.
	+ His Hara-Kiri was taken from *Mortal Kombat: Conquest*.
* In various interviews, Ed Boon has openly admitted that his favorite character has always been Scorpion, and that any *Mortal Kombat* game would feel incomplete without Scorpion. While Scorpion was absent from *MK3*, he was later added to *UMK3*.
* Neither Scorpion or Sub-Zero appear in the Gamecom version of Mortal Kombat.
* When the Elder Sub-Zero died after the first tournament, there was no immediate direct quote or statement, nor was there any strong evidence to prove that Scorpion had in fact done it.
	+ The release of the official *Mortal Kombat* comic book, *Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks,* and *Mortal Kombat Future* revealed that Scorpion had in fact killed Sub-Zero.
* Scorpion would always be the first opponent that the player faced in *MK Advance*.
* A Moga named Scorpius in the Facebook game *Monster Galaxy* is heavily inspired by him. Ironically, its element affiliation is ice, as opposed to fire.