

Cyrax taunted Baraka for his defeat at Johnny Cage's hand before he himself engaged the Tarkatan warlord in combat, and defeated him. After defeating the Shokan, Cyrax tried to leave the area, only to have Baraka stand in his way. Baraka and Sheeva followed Cyrax to the Pit, where they intended to terminate him for breach of contract. Later on, Baraka and Sheeva were ordered by Shang Tsung to kill Cyrax, a Lin Kuei warrior that had been discussing personal matters with Raiden and was therefore considered to be a potential threat the emperor's plans. Shang Tsung then ordered Johnny Cage to kill Baraka for his failure, but Cage refused to do so. He fought Johnny Cage in the second round of the tournament, but was defeated by the actor. Baraka dutifully serves Shao Kahn to preserve his tribe's way of life, who roam the harsh Wastelands, meat carts in tow, consuming everything and everyone in their path."īaraka entered the first tournament in order to help Outworld win over Earthrealm so that his master, Shao Kahn, could conquer it.īaraka was first seen during the first Mortal Kombat tournament alongside Shang Tsung, Jade, and Kitana.

