Why did evil Raiden disappear?
Evil Raiden, also known as Dark Raiden, disappeared because he was erased from history by Kronika, the keeper of time and Shinnok’s mother, who sought to rewrite history and undo the interference caused by Raiden’s actions. As a result of Kronika’s time storm, Dark Raiden was removed from the timeline, and a younger version of him from the past was brought forward, due to his immortality.
The Story of Evil Raiden
To understand why evil Raiden disappeared, it is essential to delve into the story of Mortal Kombat and the events that led to his transformation into Dark Raiden. Raiden, once a heroic god, had grown tired of the constant threats to Earthrealm and decided to take a more aggressive approach to dealing with these threats, which ultimately led to his downfall.
The Transformation of Raiden
Raiden’s transformation into Dark Raiden was a result of his desire to protect Earthrealm at all costs, which led him to abandon his diplomatic and honorable approach to kombat. This transformation was marked by a change in his attire and the appearance of red eyes, symbolizing his newfound aggressive and hostile nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following FAQs provide additional information about evil Raiden and the Mortal Kombat universe:
- Who is Kronika?: Kronika is the keeper of time and Shinnok’s mother, who seeks to maintain balance in the universe by rewriting history and undoing interference caused by characters like Raiden.
- Why did Kronika erase Dark Raiden?: Kronika erased Dark Raiden because his actions had created an imbalance between good and evil, and she sought to restore balance by rewriting the timeline.
- What happened to the original Raiden?: The original Raiden is still alive and well, but everyone forgot about him because he was erased from the timeline.
- Why did Raiden lose his godhood?: Raiden gave up his godhood to fight alongside his champions and protect Earthrealm from the Outworld menace.
- Was Raiden originally evil?: No, Raiden was never evil, but he did become more aggressive and hostile in his approach to dealing with threats to Earthrealm.
- Is Lord Raiden immortal?: Yes, Lord Raiden is immortal, which allowed him to survive even after being erased from the timeline.
- Why did Liu Kang become evil?: Liu Kang became evil after his death, when Quan Chi took his soul and reformed him into an evil version of himself.
- Why is Liu Kang now a God?: Liu Kang became a God after merging with his revenant and the younger Liu Kang, transforming them into Fire God Liu Kang.
- Is Raiden Shogun evil?: Yes, Raiden Shogun is a major antagonist in the Genshin Impact series.
- Why is Raiden not a god in MK1?: Raiden is not a god in MK1 because Liu Kang is now the God Protector, and Raiden has taken on a more mortal role.
- Why did Kronika turn evil?: Kronika is not malicious, but her actions are driven by a desire to maintain balance in the universe, even if it means erasing characters like Raiden from the timeline.
- Who is Shinnok’s father?: Shinnok’s father is Kronikos, the Lord of Time, who is a hulking titan older than the universe.
- Who killed Raiden?: Raiden was killed by Shao Kahn in the 2011 game, but he was later revived.
- Why does Raiden have blood?: Raiden has cybernetic implants that use a special type of blood, which allowed him to survive after being badly injured.
- Can anyone beat Lord Raiden?: Yes, experienced Green Lanterns like Hal Jordan or Kyle Rayner could potentially defeat Lord Raiden in battle.