Shokan

The Shokan are a mighty race of half Human, half Dragon warriors that live in the underground kingdom of Kuatan in Outworld.

Background
The Shokan are large creatures that dwarf Humans and are incredibly strong. Another of their traits that mark them different from Humans are their four arms each of which possess three digits. Their skin colour varies from Human shaped to a tiger print that dots their form.

Their civilization and society is structured under a monarchy with a King ruling their people with their heir being a Prince in line for the throne. In Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins, its shown that multiple heirs to the throne must compete with one another and demonstrate their ruthlessness by fighting to the death; the victory becomes the ruling Prince who will eventually inherit the throne.

History
The Shokan loyally served Emperor Shao Kahn and one of their kind would always serve in some high capacity within Kahns empire. They would usually face competition with the Centaurians for this role but they maintained it for generations.

One Shokan, Goro, would be chosen to serve as Outworlds champion in the Mortal Kombat Tournaments and was responsible for the death of Earthrealms champion. After Prince Goro's death, Kintaro would take this role in Outworld but he too was defeated. This would be the start of their fall within Shao Kahn's eyes and their status was reduced during the invasion of Earthrealm with Motaro serving as a general while Sheeva] served as a bodyguard for [[Queen Sindell.

Princess Kitana would be instrumental in forming an alliance with the Shokan and together they would fight against Shao Kahns forces. That is until the death of Prince Goro at the hands of an assassin.

Members of the Shokan

 * Gorbag
 * Goro
 * Kintaro
 * Sheeva