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| “ | I am Reiko. General of Shao Kahn's army. | „ |
| ~ Reiko |
Reiko, also known as General Reiko, is a supporting antagonist in the Mortal Kombat franchise. He is a Outworld warrior, who serves as a general of Shao Kahn and his army, with plans to replace him as the new emperor.
In Mortal Kombat 4, he was voiced by Ed Boon, who also voiced Scorpion in the same franchise. Reiko was voiced by David Beron in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon.
Biography[]
Mortal Kombat 4[]
Reiko is said to have served as a general in Shinnok's armies, as a member of the Brotherhood of Shadow and aided in Shinnok's war with the Elder Gods, but was presumably killed in the battle. When Shinnok made his return to invade the realms, Reiko reappeared as part of his Army of Darkness, joining him in the battle against Earthrealm's forces. However, after the fallen Elder God's defeat, Reiko disappeared.
Mortal Kombat: Deception[]
Reiko appears in Deception's Konquest Mode. Here, it is revealed that at some point Reiko was made Shao Kahn's general after the warlord saw his ruthlessness, something that he valued in his soldiers. He apparently had aspirations to replace Kahn as emperor, where it is stated that he liked to sneak into the warlord's throne room and sit on his throne.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon[]
Taven, the son of Argus, encountered Reiko in the war room of Shao Kahn's Fortress, where it is revealed that he has an immense spite for Quan Chi. Impressed by his combat skills, Reiko offered Taven a place in Shao Kahn's army. But he refused his offer and would never normally ally himself with egotistical madmen, determined to find and kill Quan Chi. Though this impressed the general, Reiko had been commanded to defend the emperor and his allies and he was forced to fight Taven. The general was beaten, but relished in the fact that his defeat would lead to Quan Chi's demise. Reiko soon arrived in Edenia and joined the Forces of Darkness in the final battle. During this battle, Reiko can be seen twice being struck by Shao Kahn's hammer, which may have been what ultimately killed him during the Battle of Armageddon.
In his ending, he defeated Blaze and became far more powerful, so much so that he was able to kill Shao Kahn. Reiko grasped his helmet, which permanently fused with him as he became the new Warlord of Outworld.
Relations[]
Allies[]
- Shao Kahn
- Shinnok
- Brotherhood of Shadow
- Tanya
- Jarek
- Army of Darkness
- Baraka
- Motaro
- Forces of Darkness
Enemies[]
- Fujin
- Raiden
- Liu Kang
- Sonya Blade
- Kitana
- Johnny Cage
- Jax Briggs
- Kai
- Taven
- Shao Kahn
- Quan Chi
- Forces of Light
Powers and Abilities[]
Reiko has superhuman abilities and uses numerous physical attacks, such as a charging move that generates a version of Shao Kahn's helmet around his head. He can also send out ninja stars at his opponent.
Powers[]
- Outworlder Physiology:
- Longevity:
- Magic:
- Superhuman Strength:
- Superhuman Durability:
- Superhuman Endurance:
- Superhuman Speed:
- Superhuman Agility:
- Superhuman Stamina:
Abilities[]
- Expert Martial Artist:
- Expert Tactician:
- Leadership:
- Indomitable Will:
Quotes[]
| “ | He steps through the portal, which leads him to Shao Kahn's throne room. Shao Kahn's helmet is eventually lowered onto Reiko's head. | „ |
| ~ Reiko's Ending in Mortal Kombat 4. |
| “ | One day, I will rule as emperor of Outworld. | „ |
| ~ Reiko in the Konquest mode of Mortal Kombat: Deception. |
| “ | General Reiko will lead us yet to another victory. Hail Reiko! | „ |
| ~ Shao Khan's minions praising Reiko in Mortal Kombat: Deception. |
| “ | When the godlike power of Blaze flashed through Reiko's body, he felt old desire for power returned more intensely than before. Now more powerful than even Shao Kahn, Reiko defeated the emperor and claimed his helmet. As he placed it on his head, his body fused with it, transforming him into a warlord of unprecedented savagery. | „ |
| ~ Reiko's Ending in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. |
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Trivia[]
- Reiko was initially implied to be a reincarnation of Shao Kahn, which is implied by his ending in Mortal Kombat: Gold, where he dons Shao Kahn's helmet. However later installments would explicitly depict them as separate characters.
- Reiko, as seen in Armageddon, is seen fighting Daegon in the background in the Pit II in Mortal Kombat (2011).
