Lord Raiden

Name: Lord Raiden

Age: Immortal

Race: Eternal God

Title: Defender of Earthrealm

Bio: In Japanese Legend, Raiden is the god of storms who, when angered, devours the entrails of sleeping children. In the Mortal Kombat universe, Raiden is the benevolent God of Thunder who protects Earth from the forces of evil. While he is immortal and formless most of the time, he must take on a corporeal (and mortal) form to interact with the physical world. Raiden is a wise leader and cunning strategist, willing to make any sacrifices necessary to achieve victory.

Costume 1: Appearance as of Mortal Kombat 9

Costume 2: Dark Raiden

Costume 3: Raiden's hat-less form in "Deadly Alliance"

Costume 4: Classic Raiden from the original Mortal Kombat

Costume 5: Christopher Lambert Raiden from the movie

Voice Actor: Richard Epcar

Special Attacks:

-Lightning: Raiden fires a spear of lightning from his palms that spans the stage. Has a chance to stun the opponent.

-Electric Fly: Raiden flies at his opponent, fists extended, to slam into them, electrocuting them and pushing them back to the wall on successful impact.

-Vicinity Blast: Raiden creates a swift, upward-aimed blast of electricity in an uppercut fashion. Can knock enemies into an airborne arc.

-Shocking Touch: Command Grab. Raiden seizes his opponent and sends electricity coursing through their body before one final burst sends them backward.

-Tripwire: Raiden creates a small sphere of lightning at some point on the field. Should the opponent touch it, they will be violently electrocuted. Up to three can exist on the field at a time, and they vanish after a few seconds if left alone.

-Teleport: Raiden vanishes from the head down, then reappears from the feet up at a different part of the stage.

Throws

FORWARD: Raiden uppercuts the opponent into the air, then teleports above them to blast them back down with lightning.

BACKWARD: Raiden teleports behind the enemy and shoots lightning at their back, blasting them away.

Super Moves:

-Godly Storm: Raiden stuns his enemy with a quick burst of lightning, then teleports away. He reappears behind them before barraging them with lightning bolts. He then teleports to just in front of them and uppercuts them, sending them up into the air before raising his hand. After a quick spark, a blast of lightning bursts from his palm and strikes the opponent full-on. When it finishes, the opponent falls back down to the ground.

-Lightning Sphere: Raiden hovers in the air and conjures a sphere of crackling electricity around himself and slowly advances on the opponent, with the player being able to adjust his path (up, down, sideways). Touch alone will inflict multiple hits and push the opponent where Raiden wants them to go. He then finishes with a last surge of electricity before returning to his traditional combat stance.

-Divine Wrath: Raiden sends a bolt of lightning down that sends the opponent flying high up in the air. At the peak of their climb, Raiden flies up to punch them in the back, electrocuting them to the point that their skeleton becomes visible. He then separates from them and sends them rocketing back down with a massive bolt of lightning.

FATALITIES:

-Eye Opener: Raiden seizes the opponent by the head and forces them onto their knees, electrocuting them until the sheer magnitude causes their eyeballs to pop out of their sockets. In time, their neck combusts, causing the head to fly high into the air. Raiden then fires twin streams of lightning at it, resulting in it exploding.

-Alternating Current: Raiden puts his hand forward and lightning shoots out to electrocute the opponent, who he then levitates into the air. He then throws his arms apart and the opponent's limbs are ripped from their body, connected only by electricity. He then snaps his arms together and the limbs and torso clump together into a ball. With one final move, Raiden charges an orb of electricity in his hands and fires it at the mass, causing them all to scatter.

Intro: Lightning strikes, but connects to the ground as Raiden is constructed from the feet up. Once fully materialized, he takes a combat stance.

Outro: Raiden looks down on his fallen opponent, then turns his gaze to the sky and raises a hand. Lightning bursts from his palm and creates thunder in its wake.

Intro Quotes: "Defeat is your fate. Victory is mine."

"You face a God of Thunder. Does that not bother you?"

"Earthrealm depends on my victory."

Outro Quotes: "Stay down or risk more injury."

"Do not anger a God."

"You fought as I expected you to. It wasn't enough."

Special Character Intros

(vs. Thor) "God of Thunder? The true one will stand when this is over."

(vs. Akuma) "If it's a challenge you want, Raging Demon, I will comply."

(vs. Shang Tsung) "Your tricks only prove your weakness, Shang Tsung."

(vs. Rogue) "I cannot allow my power to fall into the wrong hands!"

(vs. Wonder Woman) "Daughter of Zeus, show me your might."

(vs. Kratos) "The death of the gods means the death of everyone, Spartan."

(vs. Superman) "No sacrifices means no victory at all, Man of Steel!"

(vs. Pikachu or Blanka) "You only use electricity. I am the master of it."

(vs. Shao Kahn) "Earthrealm will not be taken easily, Kahn."

(vs. M. Bison) "I'll show as much mercy to you as Shao Kahn did--NONE."

(vs. Sektor) "Your mind is broken, Lin Kuei."

(vs. Ryu) "I sense great strength in you...and danger."

(vs. Scorpion) "Your vengeful spirit will be your downfall, Hanzo."

(vs. Darth Vader) "A shame you had to fall so far, Skywalker."

(vs. Dr. Doom) "Cease your conquest, Von Doom, or you will perish!"

(vs. Raiden) "You share my name? Let's see if you live up to the title."

(vs. Sonya Blade) "I will not tolerate hostility, Sonya Blade."

(vs. Dante or Vergil) "Son of Sparda. Do you live up to your legacy?"

(vs. Ganondorf or Ganon) "How the mighty have fallen, King of Evil."

(vs. Hulk) "It is unwise to anger an Elder God."

(vs. Sub-Zero) "It pains me to kombat you, Lin Kuei."

(vs. Kenshiro) "Kenshiro. The Hokuto no Ken would benefit in Earthrealm's protection."

(vs. Dr. Strange) "I request your assistance, Sorcerer Supreme."

(vs. Thanos) "I cannot let you have your way, Titan."

(vs. Darkseid) "I feared your arrival. Now you are here."

(vs. Black Widow) "Miss Romanov. I have need for your skills."

(vs. Johnny Cage) "I fear you don't understand the gravity of our situation, Cage."

(vs. Aang) "You have much to learn about the bigger picture, Avatar."

(vs. Edward Elric) "Equivalent exchange applies to more than alchemy, boy."

(vs. Ghost Rider) "I did what I had to. I have nothing to answer for, Rider."

(vs. Sasuke) "Your eyes reflect your blackened spirit, Uchiha."

(vs. Dracula) "I have turned a blind eye on you for too long, Dracula."

(vs. Mob) "Through your hesitation, I can sense your determination."

(vs. Might Guy) "I recognize your skill in spite of your oddities."

(vs. Static) "Show me the might of your thunder, Virgil Hawkins."

(vs. Sindel) "Once you were a fair queen. Now you're a sadistic puppeteer."

(vs. Goro) "You've little chance of victory against me, Goro."

(vs. Jake Long) "Let me test your resolve as a guardian, Jacob Long."

Special Character Outros

(vs. Thor) "The son of Odin is arrogant and foolish? How disappointing."

(vs. Akuma) "It is unwise to challenge a god, let alone anger one."

(vs. Wonder Woman) "Your lineage shows in your skill, Diana of Themyscira."

(vs. Riptor) "A mindless beast won't last long in a fight like this."

(vs. Kratos) "Your wrath on the gods ends today, Spartan."

(vs. Goku) "Sometimes tenacity only prolongs the inevitable."

(vs. Superman) "Your world is safe in your hands. I only pray for your maturity."

(vs. Shao Kahn) "Failure is your destiny, Kahn, and it always will be."

(vs. M. Bison) "Even if your soul endures, victory will never be yours."

(vs. Sektor) "You will never inherit the Lin Kuei, Sektor."

(vs. Ryu) "Fight me again when you have mastered yourself."

(vs. Scorpion) "Beaten once again by your own failures, Hanzo."

(vs. Darth Vader) "To think you could have been a powerful ally, Anakin."

(vs. Dr. Doom) "Your arrogance spells your defeat, as it always does, Von Doom."

(vs. Raiden) "Powerful as you may be, cyborg, you're no god."

(vs. Sonya Blade) "Why do you continue to doubt me, Sonya?"

(vs. Dante) "In spite of your cockiness, you could make a good ally."

(vs. Ganondorf) "Power corrupts and destroys. You are no exception."

(vs. Ganon) "I have no shame in finishing you, monster."

(vs. Sub-Zero) "I am protector of Earthrealm. Not you."

(vs. Vergil) "You despise foolishness, but you are blind to your own."

(vs. Kenshiro) "A truly devastating martial art...yet it is in the hands of a good master."

(vs. Thanos) "Tell me. Was your quest for power worth it?"

(vs. Darkseid) I implore you, Darkseid. Let Earthrealm be."

(vs. Johnny Cage) "Treat serious situations properly, Cage, and you will prevail."

(vs. Aang) "You should learn that pacifism can only get you so far, Avatar."

(vs. Edward Elric) "Equivalent exchange applies to war and victory too, young alchemist."

(vs. Sasuke) "You commanded the Lightning Beast. You will not tame ME so easily."

(vs. Dracula) "I will ensure that you and your vampiric kin never return."

(vs. Static) "With proper training, your power could surpass my own."

(vs. Sindel) "Shao Kahn controls you no more. Return to the afterlife and be free."

(vs. Goro) "I will not let you have the last win. My realm is at stake."

(vs. Jake Long) "You have a long way to go before you become a true defender."

Stage: Jinsei Chamber

Theme Song: The Tower from the MK2011 soundtrack

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Prologue: Through his special intelligence, Lord Raiden--Protector of Earthrealm, had heard of a terrible plan from the evil Konqueror, Shao Kahn. The ruler of Outworld had found the portals dotting the many realms and decided to invade this newly-discovered realm in the hopes of finding new power to overthrow the Elder Gods and further Outworld's conquest. The Thunder God pursued Shao Kahn through the closest portal he could find, knowing full well he couldn't let the emperor seize any more worlds in his iron grip.

Rival Cutscene:

(Raiden stands atop a high cliff, apparently in deep thought as indicated by the hand reaching up to rest on his chin.)

Lord Raiden: Shao Kahn...I know you are here. Your presence speaks to me, but this world is unlike any I have ever witnessed across the Realms. If you gain allies or power from the many visitors this realm has brought...I shudder to imagine what havoc you will wreak. (removes hand from chin and crosses arms over chest) I will NOT let that happen, and I WILL bring your reign to an end.

(Raiden crosses his arms over his chest, until he hears a faint voice uttering what may have been a challenge. He glances down from atop the cliff and spots a tall, muscular figure with a flowing, red cape.)

Lord Raiden: Thor? (sighs) He had to be here as well...better teach him a lesson in humility that he'd best not forget.

(Lord Raiden disappears in a shower of lightning, making only his voice known to Thor.)

Lord Raiden: So...you made it here as well?

Thor: (whirls around, sees no one) Who speaks to me? Show thyself!

(Lightning strikes the ground, yet doesn't vanish, rather it builds into the form of Lord Raiden.)

Lord Raiden: I still do not understand why one like you became God of Thunder.

Thor: (slight smile) Lord Raiden of Earthrealm. Have you learned nothing from when we battled last?

Lord Raiden: I have...and it is that your status of godhood is undeserving of you, Odinson.

Thor: Did I hear correctly? My ears must be deceiving me, for I could have sworn you called me "unworthy". Last I recalled, a God of Thunder should not have been so easily slain.

Lord Raiden: (getting frustrated) Might is not everything, Thor! What good is power unstructured by wisdom?

Thor: And what good is wisdom without power to enforce it?

Lord Raiden: My wisdom has stopped the rule of conquering empires.

Thor: Along with causing the death of your own allies, some of which were done by your own hand.

Lord Raiden: Please tell me you are not this naive, Thor. (lightning gathers in his hands) Victory always comes with sacrifice, especially in war! You should know this yourself!

Thor: If you were so willing to sacrifice your own allies (readies Mjolnir), were they ever your "friends" to begin with?

Lord Raiden: I see that the time for battling with words has long passed. (takes combat stance) I will put you in your place, Asgardian.

Thor: (takes own combat stance) You shall try, 'Protector' of Earthrealm.

(As the two stand at the ready, lightning decorates the sky above them, heralding a clash of Thunder Gods. Fade to black.)

Ending: Lord Raiden was successful in securing the center of the dimensional activity and had beaten out Shao Kahn in the race to achieve it. The Emperor of Outworld was faced with the Storm God's full and undivided wrath, and Raiden returned him to the Realm of Mortal Kombat to await proper punishment. Victory, Lord Raiden knew, was always short-lived and with the existence of other realms at risk to the likes of Kahn, he knew he would need more than just the defenders of Earthrealm to protect them. A new order of warriors would be formed with Lord Raiden at their head--the Defenders of the Multiverse.