Nexus

The Nexus is a fictional plane of existence in the Mortal Kombat video game series that exists as the central hub between the various realms of existence. The concept was first (and only) introduced in the game Mortal Kombat: Deception, as part of the game's Konquest mode.

History and Characteristic
According to the game, the Nexus was created by the Elder Gods to aid their chosen champion in his defense of the realms. The Nexus itself consists of a circular plane bordered by torch pillars that float amongst the clouds in an unknown place. It is rumored that the clouds are meant to suggest that it is located in the Heavens, being it that it was created by the Elder Gods, but such has not been confirmed by Midway Games. The only thing present in the Nexus is an altar to the Elder Gods (with spaces to place each of the Kamidogu and the Amulet of Power). The only entrances/exits in the Nexus are a series of six portals, which only open when the appropriate kamidogu are available and placed on the altar. The portal to Earthrealm is available when the Earthrealm Kamidogu is obtained, and when the Earthrealm Kamidogu is placed on the altar, the Netherrealm is revealed. After the Kamidogu from the Netherrealm is obtained and placed on the altar, the Chaosrealm is opened. The Chaosrealm Kamidogu unlocks the Outworld, which in turn will unlock the Orderrealm and Edenia when the appropriate Kamidogu are obtained and placed on the altars.

The Nexus in MK: Deception
The player, as Shujinko, fights Monster on this stage.