Kuai Liang/Current Timeline

"This fight will be your last!"

- Sub-Zero's Mortal Kombat (2011) Battle Cry

Biography

 * Mortal Kombat (2011): "An assassin of the Lin Kuei clan, Kuai Liang commands the power of ice and cold. Unlike other members of his clan, he and his older brother, Bi-Han, were abducted as children by the Lin Kuei and trained in the techniques of assassination throughout their lives. Though his codename is Tundra, he has now assumed the mantle of Sub-Zero to honor his brother after Bi-Han's mysterious death. With the help of his fellow Lin Kuei Smoke, Sub-Zero tirelessly hunts the one who killed his brother."

Storyline
During the first tournament, the Elder Sub-Zero, Bi-Han, is slain by Scorpion, despite Raiden's efforts to change Scorpion's mind. Before the events of the second tournament, Sub-Zero is seen with Smoke as they attempt to gather information on Bi-Han's disappearance. Sub-Zero then heads off to investigate something, when he is confronted by Cyrax. Cyrax tells him he has to come with him so he can become a cyborg, but Sub-Zero tells him that he will never comply. They fight and Sub-Zero wins.

Cyrax teleports before Sub-Zero can capture him. He then is met by Sonya and Jax who were following Cyrax. Upon seeing him, they are confused and say that he died against Scorpion. Sub-Zero then says that he is Bi-Han's younger brother. They are confronted by Ermac, who then makes Jax's arms to explode. Sub-Zero faces Ermac and emerges victorious. He then asks Sonya where he can find Scorpion and is told to check the coliseum. In return, he tells her how to get Jax back to Earthrealm.

Sub-Zero goes to the coliseum and demands that Shao Kahn let him fight Scorpion. Shao Kahn, however, makes him fight Reptile. Sub-Zero defeats him, and eventually, Quan Chi summons Scorpion. Sub-Zero defeats Scorpion, but before he is about to kill him, Lin Kuei cyborgs, led by Cyrax and Sektor, attack and take him to be automated.

Powers and Abilities
Sub-Zero has innate ability to control ice in many forms. Aside from flash-freezing opponents, Sub-Zero also has the ability to instantly conjure up an ice statue of himself to act as both a scapegoat and a 'landmine' of sorts, as any who touch it instantly flash freeze. As a member of the Lin Kuei, Sub-Zero has learned to be skilled in many forms of hand-to-hand combat.

Signature moves

 * Ice_Blast.jpgIce Ball: Sub-Zero sends a blast of ice directly towards the opponent to temporarily freeze them in place for a free hit. He can also freeze opponents in midair, if timed correctly.
 * The enhanced version is called Icebeam. Instead of a single ball of ice, Sub-Zero will shoot a beam of ice, and also the opponent is frozen for a longer amount of time.


 * Slidemk9.pngSlide: Sub-Zero slides across the floor, knocking the opponent off their feet. It is assumed Sub-Zero slides by freezing the soles of his feet.
 * The enhanced version is called Power Slide. After Sub-Zero hits the opponent, he will follow up with an additional attack.


 * Ground_ice_2.pngIce Puddle: Sub-Zero freezes the floor and whoever steps on the circle of ice will temporarily slip all over the place, setting the opponent up for a free hit.
 * The enhanced version is called Ground Freeze and it freezes nearly the whole screen.


 * Ice Clone: Sub-Zero creates an ice clone of himself anywhere he chooses, and anyone who touches it will freeze.
 * The enhanced version is called Ice Statue. The clone will stay for a longer period of time.


 * X-Ray Move - Deep Freeze: Sub-Zero charges at the opponent with a cold shoulder then he grabs their liver, he freezes it and crushes it right before applying a brutal headbutt breaking their skull. This can be delayed..

Fatalities

 * Spine Rip: Sub-Zero grabs the opponent's neck, and tears out their spine and skull.
 * This fatality is unlocked via a DLC code. Sub-Zero can use this in any costume.


 * Have an Ice Day: Sub-Zero freezes his opponent from the feet up to the waist. He then rips the opponent's torso off.


 * Spinal Smash: Sub-Zero rips the opponent's spine and skull out through his/her chest. He then freezes the opponent's body and smashes it with the spine.

Other finishers

 * Babality: Sub-Zero urinates on the floor and freezes it with his feet, making him slip and start to cry.

Ending

 * thumb|200pxMortal Kombat (2011): "After the victory over Shao Khan, Sub-Zero learned from Raiden the truth, that the Lin Kuei were ultimately responsible for the deaths of Sub-Zero's and Scorpion's families. Enraged, Sub-Zero offered Scorpion a chance to share in his quest for vengeance. With the might of fire and ice combined, they were a storm of vengeful furry as they cut down their foes. Once justice had been done, Sub-Zero and Scorpion disappeared into legend, emerging from obscurity only to avenge the innocent. The Forces of Darkness will never stop this Deadly Alliance."