Tarkata

The Tarkata are an interracial breed of warriors, a mix of a race from Outworld and a race from the Netherealm.

Features
They have long pointy teeth, large mouths, and blades protruding from their bodies, especially their arms. Baraka is their leader, and it's revealed Mileena is a half-Tarkatan clone as well. The Tarkata are a nomadic species, mainly populating Outworld's wastelands, but it's discovered that they come from the Netherealm and migrated to Outworld. This race possesses a love for battle and serves whomever is in command (Shao Kahn, the Deadly Alliance, etc.).

Without counting Mileena, only male tarkatans are met troughout the series. In the "Kreate a Fighter" feature of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, however, it is possible to create female tarkatans and one of them is present as default female character.

Super-Tarkatans
In Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, Shang Tsung's ending indicates that the sorcerer was both impressed and angered by Captain Marvel defeating him. Using his magic, he mixed the blood on a torn piece of Captain Marvel's cape with that of a Tarkatan warrior creating a horrific race of Super-Tarkata that would be loyal to Shang Tsung. These creatures appeared somewhat similar in appearance to Dark Kahn.

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

Members

 * Baraka
 * Karbrac
 * Mileena (only half Tarkatan)