MMA fighter and descendant of Scorpion, destined to unite champions.
Sub-Zero is Cole's central personal and physical threat.
Sub-Zero attacks Cole's family, later attempts to stop Cole in the Void, and abducts Cole's family to force a one-on-one fight.
Their bloodline connects the fallen clan warrior to the film's protagonist.
Raiden reveals that Cole is a descendant of Hanzo Hasashi. Scorpion recognizes Cole as his descendant after being released by the blood on Hanzo's kun...
Sonya becomes one of Cole's principal Earthrealm allies.
Cole travels to Sonya's hideout, helps her fight Syzoth, and later fights beside her against Outworld's champions.
They are members of the assembled Earthrealm team.
Jax's rescue directs Cole toward Sonya, and Jax later joins Cole and the other champions at the temple and in the final campaign.
Cole temporarily cooperates with Kano despite Kano's unreliable loyalties.
Cole and Sonya help Kano kill Syzoth, and Cole trains with Kano at the temple.
Liu Kang serves as one of Cole's combat instructors.
Cole trains with Liu Kang to awaken the arcana associated with dragon-mark bearers.
Kung Lao protects Cole during a critical escape.
Kung Lao saves Cole from Sub-Zero in the Void, allowing Cole to survive the confrontation.
Cole represents the champion opposing Shang Tsung's campaign against Earthrealm.
Shang Tsung sends warriors to eliminate Earthrealm's champions, while Cole helps defend the temple and later stands against Shang Tsung's threat.
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