Baraka

Baraka is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series.

Baraka was introduced as a mean, unforgiving warrior in service of Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II. The race he belongs to is that of the Tarkatan, a crossbreed between vile Netherealm creatures and denizens of Outworld. This race seems to be populating the vast deserts of Outworld. Baraka, and perhaps all of his race, has the ability to have long blades appear from his lower arms. Although he has had numerous incursions with the Earthrealm warriors, there appears to be no particular rivalry or hatred on Baraka's part towards Earth or its inhabitants. While fighting for his masters, he invariably also plots his own path to power. His nasty, deformed and brutish appearance has made him a fan favorite ever since he first appeared in Mortal kombat II.

In the events leading up to the second Mortal Kombat tournament, Baraka led the attack on the Shaolin Temple of Light, which eventually caused Liu Kang's quest for vengeance in Outworld, as Shao Kahn had planned. During this tournament, he also engaged in a partnership with Mileena. Whether they became lovers or not is another question, but it is certain that their plans to eventually overthrow their emperor themselves never came to fruition as Mileena was murdered and Baraka was sent away to quell an uprising in the lowlands of Outworld. Their second chance at obtaining power (Mileena was resurrected), during the events of Mortal Kombat Trilogy, equally failed.

Baraka as he appeared in MK: Deception

In Mortal Kombat: Deception, Baraka is working for Onaga with Mileena to destroy the Edenian forces. He leads his army against the Edenians (led by Mileena, impersonating Kitana), but they are routed. When he receives a request for a meeting from Mileena, whom he feels aided the Edenians, he sends a body double in his place. Mileena feeds the double to flesh-eating beetles, so Baraka tears her apart. He had sent what remained of his army after Sub-Zero, so Baraka's future is uncertain.