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“ | This will be your last battlefield. | „ |
~ Reiko to Raiden, Mortal Kombat 1. |
Reiko is a supporting antagonist in the 2023 video game Mortal Kombat 1, the first installment of the "New Era" in the Mortal Kombat franchise. He is the former second-in-command of Outworld's military and the loyal right-hand man of General Shao.
He is voiced by Derek Philips.
Biography[]
This version of Reiko and his family were captured during the Kafallah War, and was the only one who survived after months of imprisonment. General Shao freed him during a raid, and despite his age, he took revenge of his captors, killing them. Shao was impressed at Reiko's tenacity, and made him his squire. Reiko was raised as a soldier, absolutely loyal to Shao, and became his second in command Reiko would be a part of Shao's conspiracy to take over Outworld, along with the sorcerers Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, and the Mage Rain.
Mortal Kombat 1[]
When Li Mei was defeated by Raiden in the tournament, Reiko was chosen to fight against him next, to which resulted in he mocked the humble Earthrealmer. While convinced at his superiority, he was defeated by the farmer, which Reiko would later blame on Raiden's lightning amulet. At the banquet, both Reiko and Shao were revolted at Kung Lao's gluttony. During Sun Do's Shiva Ranata, he was standing guard looking for the Earthrealmers that Liu Kang sent into Outworld without the Empress' notice. He, General Shao, and Li Mei, found Syzoth setting up the fires and was ordered to capture him. He and Li Mei were defeated by the Zaterran and Kenshi.
When Li Mei was guiding Liu Kang to the Empress to show Earthrealm's innocence, Reiko and Motaro were blocking the way and demanded to send him back to the portal gate. After she refused, it resulted in a fight with Li Mei being the victor. He, Motaro, and the Outworld military stormed in Shang Tsung's lab to capture the royal family. He was once again defeated by Empress Sindel and was imprisoned under Mileena's rule along with General Shao and the sorcerers.
Reiko and Shao escaped from prison and began building a new army to overthrow Mileena and the royal family, but they found many of the recruits lacking. Thus, Shao elected to use Onaga to get the advantage, and Reiko offered his services to tame him, in spite of the risk to life.
Personality[]
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Relationships[]
Allies[]
- General Shao
- Goro
- Motaro
- Shang Tsung
- Quan Chi
- Rain (formerly)
- Nitara
- Sub-Zero
Enemies[]
- Raiden
- Reptile
- Kenshi Takahashi
- Liu Kang
- Li Mei
- Rain
- Sindel
- Mileena
- Onaga