Tarkata

The Tarkata are an interracial breed of warriors, mixed between a race from Outworld and a race from the Netherrealm. They have ugly faces, spiky jaws, and blades protruding from their bodies. Baraka is their leader, and it's revealed Mileena is half-Tarkatan as well. The Tarkata are a nomadic species, mainly populating Outworld's wastelands. Their way is to follow a strong leader; in this respect they have served Shao Kahn, and later, Onaga loyally. Theirs is a race possessed of a love for battle.

In the "Kreate a Fighter" feature of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, players can create and customize their own Tarkatan characters, although the Tarkatan signature arm blades are not available as a fighting style, nor are any of their special moves.