Tarkata

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The Tarkatans are an interracial breed of warriors, a mix of a race from Outworld and a race from the Netherrealm.

[edit] Features

They have long pointy teeth, large mouths, and blades protruding from their bodies, especially their arms. Baraka is their leader, and it's revealed Mileena is half-Tarkatan as well. The Tarkatans are a nomadic species, mainly populating Outworld's wastelands, but it's discovered that they come from the Netherrealm and migrated to Outworld. This race possesses a love for battle and serves whomever is in command (Shao Kahn, the Deadly Alliance, etc.).

[edit] Super-Tarkatans

In Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, the Shang Tsung ending indicates that the sorceror was both impressed and angered by Captain Marvel defeating him. Using his magic, he mixed the DC warriors flesh with that of a Tarkatan warrior creating a horrific race of super-Tarkatans that would be loyal to Shang Tsung. These creatures appeared somewhat similar in appearance to Dark Kahn.

[edit] Behind the scenes

In the "Kreate a Fighter" feature of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, players can create and customize their own Tarkatan characters, although the signature Tarkatan arm blades are not available, nor are any of their special moves.