Who are the Kombat Kids?
The Kombat Kids refer to a group of younger characters in the Mortal Kombat series, specifically Cassie Cage, Jacqui Briggs, Kung Jin, and Takeda Takahashi, who are known for their youth and inexperience compared to other characters in the series. These characters have been introduced in various Mortal Kombat games, including Mortal Kombat X, and have become popular among fans for their unique abilities and personalities.
Introduction to the Kombat Kids
The Kombat Kids are a relatively new addition to the Mortal Kombat series, and their stories and relationships with other characters are still being explored.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Do the Kombat Kids exist in MK1?: No, the Kombat Kids do not exist in Mortal Kombat 1, as confirmed by Ed Boon, the creator of the series.
- How old were the Kombat Kids in MKX?: In Mortal Kombat X, Cassie Cage and Jacqui Briggs are under 25 years old, while Takeda Takahashi is slightly older, and Kung Jin‘s age is not explicitly stated.
- Who is Takeda Scorpion’s son?: No, Takeda is not Scorpion‘s son, but rather Kenshi‘s son and Scorpion‘s apprentice.
Character Relationships
- Who is Kung Jin related to?: Kung Jin is a descendant of the legendary Earthrealm hero, Great Kung Lao, and a cousin of Kung Lao.
- Is Scorpion Sub-Zero’s brother?: In the new Mortal Kombat 1 storyline, Scorpion‘s true name is revealed as Kuai Liang, and he and Sub-Zero are now brothers, creating a complete inversion of their previous rivalry.
- Who is Kitana’s boyfriend in Mortal Kombat?: Kitana is the love interest of Mortal Kombat hero Liu Kang.
Character Backstories
- Will Cassie Cage be in MK1?: No, Cassie Cage is not present in Liu Kang‘s new timeline in Mortal Kombat 1, as Johnny Cage had not married Sonya.
- Will Noob Saibot be in MK1?: Noob Saibot has yet to make an appearance in Mortal Kombat 1, but it is possible that he may be introduced in future updates or DLCs.
- Will Ghostface be in MK1?: Yes, Ghostface will be in Mortal Kombat 1 as a DLC fighter, along with other classic characters.
Character Profiles
- Who is the blood girl in Mortal Kombat?: Skarlet is a character in Mortal Kombat who was reborn with an insatiable bloodlust and the power to feed it after being anointed in blood by Shao Kahn.
- Who is the bald girl in Mortal Kombat?: Kronika, also known as Lady Kronika and the Keeper of Time, is a powerful divine entity with the power over time and the mother of the two opposing Elder Gods, Lord Shinnok and Lady Cetrion.
- How old is Katana MK?: Kitana is over 10,000 years old, as she is a descendant of the Gods themselves and a member of the Edenian race.
Game Information
- Is Jax not in MK1?: While Jax is not playable in the base roster of Mortal Kombat 1, he does appear as an assist-based Kameo fighter during the game’s story.
- Did Sub-Zero have a brother?: Yes, Sub-Zero has a brother, Bi-Han, who is also a Lin Kuei warrior and uses the codename “Sub-Zero“.
- Is Scorpion’s brother Smoke?: No, Scorpion and Smoke are not brothers, as Scorpion is from the Shirai Ryu clan and Smoke is a Lin Kuei member, and the two clans are rivals.