Tyrannical emperor of Outworld, main antagonist threatening Earthrealm.
Shao Kahn murders the Edenian king to conquer his realm.
In a flashback, Shao Kahn kills King Jerrod in Mortal Kombat and takes over Edenia.
Sindel becomes Shao Kahn's mind-controlled queen.
Shao Kahn takes Queen Sindel as his consort after conquering Edenia.
Kitana is raised as Shao Kahn's daughter, later rebelling.
Shao Kahn claims Princess Kitana as his daughter after killing King Jerrod.
Quan Chi serves as Shao Kahn's resurrection specialist.
Quan Chi, on Shao Kahn's orders, revives Kung Lao and Kano.
Shang Tsung helps make Shao Kahn immortal.
Quan Chi and Shang Tsung bind Raiden's stolen power to Shao Kahn.
Liu Kang is killed before he can claim the role of chosen one.
Shao Kahn fatally wounds Liu Kang in the final round.
Cole sacrifices himself in a doomed attempt.
Cole wounds Shao Kahn, but Shao Kahn kills him and destroys his body with acid.
The champion dies protecting his team.
Jax is killed by Shao Kahn during the amulet raid.
Kano abandons the emperor mid-conquest.
Kano betrays Shao Kahn, preferring Earthrealm's luxuries over Outworld.
The Tarkatan leader turns against the emperor.
Baraka initially loyal to Shao Kahn, later helps Earthrealm champions into the palace.
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