Board Thread:Mortal Kombat X/@comment-9760511-20150827054052

So I know there are probably a few of these same topics going around the board already, but I don't want to add on to an old one and I barely post on here anyway and thought I'd start a discussion. Anyways I wanted to talk/brainstorm what Mortal Kombat 11 could have in terms of characters. So here are my thoughts:

Playable Characters

I'm thinking 28 characters was a good number for MK X, so lets do that for MK 11 as well.

1. Scorpion- He's a staple, obviously needs to be in it. In allegiance with Kuai Liang, but still serves Raiden to atone for his mistakes (killing Bi-Han, killing Quan Chi).

2. Sub-Zero: In allegiance with Scorpion. Disapproves of Raidens violent ways of protecting earthrealm and disagrees with Scorpion helping Raiden. This way we can still keep a little of that Scorp/Sub rivalry.

3. Dark Raiden: His default would be a similar look to his costume at the end of MK X, but this would be his default. Maybe he could have red lightning as well. His Alt. would be story based possibly being free of his "dark" persona

4. Kenshi- Given a much bigger role here. Now in charge of the Special Forces team Johnny once led, while still mentoring and going on missions with Takeda. Still kicks ass and goes out in the field with the team, but Cassie, Takeda and Kung Jin are still the main "heroes"

5.  Cassie Cage: Her personality has matured a lot since the last game. She still has that Cage sense of humor and wit, but is a bit more serious at times.

6. Takeda: Basically the same as MK X, bit given an updated looks and a few new weapons. Like Cassie he has matured much more.

7. Kung Jin: Has become less arrogant and takes time to think about his actions. He has studied a lot about his ancestors and relatives (Kung Lao, The Great Kung Lao) and has implemented bits of their personality in him.

8. Frost: Jacqui gets injured at some point in a flashback or prologue and they need a new member. Cassie remembers fighting her (from the comic) and doesn't trust her. Frost seems to have ulterior motives, but her intentions remain unclear.

9. Emperor Kang: Liu Kang as the ruler of hell doesn't bode well for any realm. Kang plans to take over Earthrealm for the sole purpose of punishing Raiden.

10. Empress Kitana: Initially the same intentions as Liu Kang, but Quan Chi's magic begins to wear off on some of the revenants and Kitana slowly regains her memory. Secretly conspiring against Liu Kang.

11. Kung Lao: Loyaly serves Liu Kang as his second in command. Kitana tries to plead with him to resist.

12. Kabal: Like Kitana, he slowly has regained his memory and joins Kitana in her overthrow of Liu Kang.

13. Stryker: (I KNOW I'LL GET HATE FOR THIS BUT SHUT UP) Like Kitana, he slowly regains his memory and joins the conspirators. (Plus I kinda want all the fanboys to rage that Jade isn't in it but Stryker is. Call it schadenfreude I guess.)

14. Kotal Kahn: Kotal has aligned himself with Special Forces, but distrusts Raiden. He's given more screen time and even a little more backstory. (Plus his Alt. won't suck).

15. Erron Black: We're treated to a whole lotta backstory on Erron. Still serves Kotal Kahn loyaly, but doesn't like the idea of being aligned with SF.

16. Reptile: Still kind of a jobber in this, but can be easily set up for Onaga

17. Shang Tsung: Going off of Ermacs arcade ending, Shang Tsung has returned and for a lot of the story has been impersonating Ermac to gain access to Kotal Kahns personal circle. He has a very sinister plan in store.

18. D'vorah: In Outworld prison for her crimes against both Kotal and Earthrealm as a whole. Shang Tsung has taken an interest in her and convinces her to join him.

19. Fujin: An unofficial second defender of earthrealm assigend there by the Elder Gods due to Raidens instability. Hates having to even think about going against his friend if need be, but carries out his task of defending earthrealm with integrity.

20. Tanya: Has risen through the ranks of Edenian high society thanks to using Rain's royalty. She has motives of her own. unbeknownst to Rain.

21. Rain: Believes Tanya and he will rise through the ranks together to overthrow Kotal Kahn.

22. Noob: Since being sucked into the soulnado, he has been wandering the depths of the Netherrealm planning his return. The soulnado was too much for him, giving him soul powers similar to Ermac as well as his shadow abilities. (Maybe even a fusion of Noob and Ermac).

23. Enenra: The new name for Smoke. He also secretly is going against Liu Kang, but not with Kitana. He has been helping Noob to claim the throne, creating the new Noob-Smoke team.

24. Cyrax: We need a cyborg for Mk 11 and Cyrax is the best. He has been in hiding. secretly taking out the remnants of the evil Cyber Lin Kuei. He is good friends with Sub-Zero and wishes to atone for his actions.

25. Shujinko: He is the link to the Onaga story so naturally we need Shujinko. Skip the kid years, just make him a badass old man.

26. Queen Sheeva: As seen in the comic, Sheeva is the queen of the Shokan. She could have a neutral yet shaky relationship with Kotal and Outworld.

27. Kano: Kano is getting older and trying to pass on his Black Dragon to someone he finds worthy. He searches the globe for the right person. This could be used to set up a bigger, badder Black Dragon clan in future games.

28. Nightwolf: Jobber to Liu Kang (I don't like Nightwolf that much but people would complain if he wasn't playable)

DLC Characters

1. Sareena: I think Sareena could be a cool character for DLC, but DLC only.

2. Havik: He is a cool character, especially in the comic

3. Johnny Cage: I didn't want him in the main roster cause he would be older, but of all the SF characters he the most interesting. Plus people would hate NRS is Johnny wasn't in it.

4. Spawn: You gotta have your guest character and Spawn would fit so well in the MK Universe they got to have him

5. Shao Kahn (PRE-ORDER BONUS): And of course we need the always present pre order bonus. Like Goro he doesn't have to fit, but playing as Shao Kahn would be super cool. Plus I like the theory that the person being created in Quan Chis stage is Shao Kahn.

So those are my MK 11 character ideas. Bare in mind I didn't have a cohesive story idea when I made this. I was just thinking of ideas I thought were cool. Please let me know what you think and add your opinions or changes or whatever too.

-General Kaldon 