Groups & Factions
With the large cast of characters in this fic, this also involves a number of groups and factions featured in this story. This page talks about each of those factions.
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Mishima Zaibatsu
The Mishima Zaibatsu, translated to The Mishima Financial Group, is a large multinational conglomerate that was initially made for corporate clients to help with their financial successes. Originally founded by Jinpachi Mishima, he was eventually overthrown from his position by his son, Heihachi Mishima, in a coup d'etat. Under Heihachi's leadership, he formed the conglomerate's own mercenary army, the Tekken Force, and created Mishima Industries, who's primary duty are to test various experiments and robotic technology. The company also hosts the King of Iron Fists Tournaments. After the events of the Universal War, Heihachi's missing status, and the 5th King of Iron Fist Tournament, the current owner of the conglomerate is Heihachi's grandson, Jin Kazama.
Current Members: Jin Kazama (owner), Nina Williams, Eddy Gordo.
Former Members: Heihachi Mishima (owner; MIA), Kazuya Mishima (owner), Anna Williams, Ganryu, Bruce Irvin, Lee Chaolin, Lars Alexandersson (Tekken Force member).
Associated Factions: The Outworld Resistance, The Black Dragon, Tarkatan Militia, The Brotherhood of Shadow, The Tekunin Clan.
G Corporation
G-Corporation is a biotech firm who were originally responsible for making revolutionary advances in the field of biogenetic research. They were the ones who found Kazuya Mishima's body in a volcano after the events of the 2nd King of Iron Fist Tournament and brought him back to life at their Nebraska, US facility. Years later, however, when Kazuya was nearly killed by Jack-4s, he was able to figure out the division of the corporation who betrayed him. Killing everyone, he soon rose to power and became the new head of G-Corporation. To counteract the Mishima Zaibatsu's Tekken Force, Kazuya created his own mercenary forces.
Current Members: Kazuya Mishima (owner), Bruce Irvin.
Though not an official member, Lee Chaolin is the majority shareholder.
Associate Factions: The Outworld Forces, The Red Dragon, The Seidan Guardsmen, The Brotherhood of Shadow (secretly).
The Manji Clan
(History written to match with the Ketsueki series)
Centuries ago, the first Yoshimitsu founded the Manji Clan, originally called the Manjitou, in 15th Century Japan. The clan's primary objective is basically 'steal from the reach, give to the poor.' Twenty years later, the clan now led by the second Yoshimitsu, a powerful medallion known as Chishio No Me granted him longevity (not necessarily immortality), but at the cost of nearly losing his sanity two decades after retrieving it. Forced to cut his arm off in desperation, Yoshimitsu's sword helped to transported him to the realm of Keisei, where he continued to build his clan. With the ability to transport between Earth and Keisei, it became the first known universal clan. In recent years, though their main objective remains, they have become protectors of the innocent around the universe and played a large part in the fight against Outworld during the Universal War. The war had since expanded the clan to other realms, including Edenia, creating realm-based factions. Each faction has a leader of their own, though they are all considered 'second-in-command' under Yoshimitsu's leadership.
Current Members: Yoshimitsu (leader).
Former Members: Kunimitsu.
Associated Factions: Coastal Forces, The Lin Kuei, White Lotus Society, Edenian Knights.
The Lin Kuei
The Lin Kuei, or Forest Demons, was originally founded as a clan of thieves and assassins centuries ago. Male members are chosen at birth and are stripped of their former lives. Those who try to leave are marked for death. Each warrior possesses a skill or supernatural ability that set them apart from normal citizens and are trained rigorously to harness those talents. In recent years, the clan began turning their members into cyborgs in order to not only elimitnate insubordination, but to enhance their abilities with tech. However, that program soon ended once the clan's current Grandmaster, Sub-Zero, took over. Under Sub-Zero's leadership, the clan's goal had changed; they reformed to fight on the good side, swearing to protect their home realm from evil.
Current Members: Sub-Zero (Grandmaster), Smoke (Second-in-Command), Sareena, Matrik.
Former Members: Sektor, Cyrax, Noob Saibot (in his mortal life).
Associated Factions: The Manji Clan, Earthrealm Special Forces, White Lotus Society.
The Shirai Ryu
The founding members of the Shirai Ryu sprung from unsatisfied members of the Lin Kuei, including it's main founder, Takeda. Migrating home to Japan from China, he offered his services to the lords and generals there, soon gaining a following who learned his fighting skills as well as the secrets of the Lin Kuei. All of this had earned his former clan their hatred and they had since been bitter enemies. The Shirai Ryu became an isolated clan within the mountains of Japan, not seeing much of modern civilization exception during missions. More than a decade ago, the clan's leader at the time, Hanzo Hasashi, was murdered during a mission. Not long after, the forces of the necromancer, Quan Chi, slaughtered everyone in the clan as a favor to the Lin Kuei when one of their own was successful in a mission for him. Years later, in a deal made with the undead Hanzo, aka Scorpion, during the Universal War, the Shirai Ryu were resurrected as they were the day before their demise. The clan, walking the Earth once more, are currently rebuilding and keeping themselves away from the rest of the world.
Current Members: Scorpion
The Red Dragon
Created by the Edenian half-God, Daegon, the clan remained in secret, shrouded in the shadows, for centuries on Earth. They are a high-skilled and disciplined group of warriors, and are also the only ones who know the clan's main objectives. Two objectives are clear to trusted outsiders – the takeover of Earth, and the elimination of The Black Dragon clan, a group filled with former Red Dragons who were considered reckless and broken away from their strict code some thirty years before.
Current Members: Mavado (second-in-command).
Associated Factions: The Outworld Forces, G-Corporation, The Seidan Guardsmen, The Brotherhood of Shadow (secretly).
The Black Dragon
Thirty years ago, the clan was founded by unsatisfied members of the Red Dragon who were tired of the strict code and stealth life. Their primary goal was drug and weapon smuggling around the realm. Prior to the first Outworld invasion, it was this clan who provided the modern weapons to the Outworld Forces and the Tarkatan Militia, thus making the invasion a bit easier. These days, not many members exist as they had been targeted for immediate death by the Red Dragon over the years. Under the current leadership of one member, Kabal, and the advisement of the Cleric of Chaos Havik, their current goal is to spread the word of Chaos, tear down the very fabric of society, and become, like the Manji Clan, a universal clan.
Current Members: Kabal (leader), Havik (adviser), Tira, Kano (former leader trying to reclaim his spot).
Former Members: Kira, Bryan Fury.
Associated Factions: The Outworld Resistance, Tarkata Militia, The Brotherhood of Shadow, The Mishima Zaibatsu, The Tekunin Clan.
Coastal Forces
The Coastal Forces, formerly known as The Coast Guard Army, are a military force who fight to promote peace and establish order in their home country, Lee Dynasty. Their primary base is in the city of Chili-san, the country's capital.
Current Members: Hwang Seong-Kyeong, Yun-seong Hon.
Associated Factions: The Manji Clan, The Lin Kuei, Earthrealm Special Forces.
Earthrealm Special Forces
The Earthrealm Special Forces is a branch in the US Military that specializes in stopping international crime gangs. It was originally just called 'Special Forces' prior to the first invasion of Outworld. A branch of Special Forces called the Outerworld Investigation Agency, or OIA, was originally formed to prevent potential threats from other realms. Many of the Special Forces and US Army soldiers had joined that rank. In the aftermath of the Universal War, the two branches were combined and became the Earthrealm Special Forces.
Current Members: Colonel Jax Briggs, Major Sonya Blade, Special Agent Cyrax.
Former Members: Kenshi Takahashi (Special Agent at time of resignation), Alex Walker (2nd Lieutenant at time of resignation).
Associated Factions: Coastal Forces, the Manji Clan, the Lin Kuei, Interpol, US Air Force.
SPETSNAZ
SPETNAZ is the Russian Special Forces who handle special tasks internationally. Their soldiers are handpicked due to their special talents, discipline, and prowess in combat.
Current Members: Sergei Dragunov.
The Outworld Forces
Originally created and led by the now-deceased Shao Kahn, it is currently led by the necromancer Quan Chi, the current Emperor of Outworld. Just like under Kahn's rule, the forces contain deadly minions who are assigned to their tasks without question.
Current Members: Quan Chi (leader), Vega, Anna, Kira, Rain, Tanya, Motaro, Skarlet, Kunimitsu, Reiko.
Former Members: Ermac, Kitana, Jade, Sagat, Those with the Outworld Resistance.
Associated Factions: G-Corporation, The Red Dragon, The Seidan Guardsmen, The Brotherhood of Shadow (secretly).
The Outworld Resistance
The Outworld Resistance was formed not long after Quan Chi's takeover of the Outworld throne. It's members had one of two reasons; either they were betrayed in some way by the necromancer, or they simply refused to serve under him. Although they are against the Outworld Forces, they are not fighting for the innocent civilians of that realm.
Current Members: Baraka (leader), Mileena, Sheeva, Reptile.
Associated Factions: The Black Dragon, The Tekunin Clan, The Brotherhood of Shadow, The Mishima Zaibatsu.
Utopian Militia
This group actually does not have a proper name, but they are nicknamed as such due to the idealism of its founder, Rolento Schugerg. On an unclaimed island, the group live a strict, military life, though despite this, they are still able to chose their own destiny and enjoy their own sense of freedom as long as they remain dutiful to the nation's cause. They had helped greatly in the Universal War and assisted with recovery in the aftermath. The nation took no sides in the current war. Even though the Mishima Zaibatsu were the worst of the two groups fighting, their intelligence reports suspect that it's opposition, G-Corp, had other sinister motives. Their only goal, for now, is to find a way to end a war that was considered 'unneeded.'
Current Members: Rolento (founder and leader).
Tarkatan Militia
This Outworld faction was formed centuries ago and serve the Outworld Forces. This militia is strictly tarkatan, and each member is chosen for their ruthlessness and viciousness in battle.
Current Members: Baraka (General)
Associated Factions: The Outworld Resistance, The Black Dragon, The Brotherhood of Shadow, The Mishima Zaibatsu.
The Brotherhood of Shadow
Founded by Quan Chi, the Brotherhood of Shadow is a fanatic Netherrealm clan who serve under the necromancer and worship the fallen Elder God, Shinnok. Initially, they had planned and schemed to release the dark lord from his prison so that he may rule the realms. Though they had succeeded at one point, Shinnok was eventually defeated and sent back to his prison of torture. Still, its members continue to serve, using their dark magic and necromancy to deceive in their missions. These days, however, its primary goal is to be rid of all enemies and become the supreme clan of the Netherrealm.
Current Members: Noob Saibot (leader).
Former Members: Quan Chi, Sareena, Ashrah, Reiko.
Associated Factions: The Outworld Resistance, The Black Dragon, The Tekunin Clan, The Mishima Zaibatsu, The Outworld Forces (in secret).
The Tekunin Clan
A fairly new clan formed a year prior to the Blood Tournament, the Tekunin is led by former Lin Kuei, Sektor, who created this clan in his own image. All of it's members are built into cyborgs whether voluntarily or by force. It's primary goal is to eventually take-over and rule Earthrealm with an iron fist.
Current Members: Sektor (founder and leader)
Former Members: Matrik
Associated Factions: The Brotherhood of Shadow, The Mishima Zaibatsu.
US Air Force
The United States Air Force is a US military branch that specializes in offensive and defensive air operations. It's current stated mission is, 'fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.'
Current Members: Brigadier General William Guile, 2nd Lieutenant Scott K. Wagner.
Associated Factions: Earthrealm Special Forces, Interpol.
White Lotus Society
In the aftermath of the death of the Great Kung Lao in Earthrealm's Mortal Kombat tournaments, this society was founded by the Thunder God, Raiden, and the Shaolin Order of Light, knowing that their home was now vulnerable to attacks from foreign worlds. Through this society, its members would dedicate their lives in trying to find ways to protect Earth and handpick potential champions for the Mortal Kombat tournaments. Until Liu Kang's win in the Mortal Kombat tournament, the group remained in secret. The attack by the Tarkatan Militia afterwards wiped out nearly the entire order. More than a decade later, though their numbers are still small, the society is rebuilding and continuing to protect Earth from outside threats.
Current Members: Kung Lao, Kai.
Former Members: Liu Kang.
Associated Factions: The Manji Clan, The Lin Kuei, Interpol.
The Edenian Knights
Sometimes known as the Edenian Resistance, their primary goal is the protection of the royal family as well as promoting the protection, well-being, and the safety of Edenia and its people from both local and outside threats. They also are responsible for maintaining peace and order throughout the realm as well as democracy. Originally standing on their own after recovering from years of enslavement by Outworld, they recently accepted help from the Manji Clan after the near-destruction of Edenia during the Universal War.
Current Members: Jade (leader and General), Princess Kitana (honorary member).
Associated Factions: The Manji Clan
The Seidan Guardsman
The Seidan Guardsmen are the only military and police force in the realm of Seido, serving under the Seidan government. Law and order is their objective above all else. Although their strict ways have provided peace and safety amongst its civilians over the years, there is a sense of tensity and, possibly, reservations of their perfect lifestyle. The guadsmen's way had even drove the Manji Clan, who ironically also promote order, out of their realm when they tried to assist them with preparations for Outworld's invasion during the Universal War.
Current Members: Hotaru (General and leader)
Associated Factions: G-Corporation (strictly to help maintain order and preventing chaos from spilling into other realms).
Wolfkrone Militia
The Wolfkrone Milita is a military that guards and protects Wolfkrone, an isolate kingdom in Keisei's Holy Roman Empire. Its leaders are usually those of the royal family. In recent years, the events of the Evil Seed as well as devastation from the Azure Knight had put the kingdom into a path of turmoil. Though they were able to fight off the Outworld Forces during the Universal War, it did nothing to improve the conditions of their home. However, with rumors of the Azure Knight's destruction, they may be able to finally rebuild.
Current Members: Hilde (General and leader)
Interpol
The largest police organization in the world, Interpol, or International Police, are responsible for maintaining law and order around the world. These include counteracting terrorism, crimes against humanity, environmental crimes, genocide, war crimes, organized crimes, trafficking, etc.
Current Members – Lei Wulong, Chun Li.
Former Members: Bryan Fury
Associated Factions: Earthrealm Special Forces, US Air Force.