Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)
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Scorpion is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. A ninja dressed in yellow, his primary weapon is a kunai rope dart, which he uses to harpoon opponents. Since his debut in the original 1992 game, Scorpion has appeared as a playable character in every main installment except Mortal Kombat 3 (1995).
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Scorpion | |
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Mortal Kombat character | |
First appearance | Mortal Kombat (1992) |
Created by | Ed Boon John Tobias |
Designed by | Various
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Full name | Hanzo Hasashi (MK-MK11) Kuai Liang (MK1-present) |
Weapon | Kunai rope dart |
Family | Harumi Hasashi (wife, deceased) (MK-MK11) Satoshi Hasashi (son, deceased) (MK-MK11) Bi-Han (brother) (MK1-present) Tomas Vrbada (adoptive brother) (MK1-present) Harumi Shirai (wife) (MK1-present) |
Origin | Japan (MK-MK11) China (MK1-present) |
Nationality | Japanese (MK-MK11) Chinese (MK1-present) |
The series' original Scorpion is Hanzo Hasashi (Japanese: 波佐志 半蔵), an undead Japanese warrior principally defined by his quest to avenge the deaths of himself, his family, and his clan. After killing Bi-Han / Sub-Zero, whom he believed to be the killer, Hasashi develops a feud with Bi-Han's younger brother and second Sub-Zero, Kuai Liang, that spans most of the franchise before discovering Quan Chi is the real murderer. While Hasashi has been depicted as a neutral figure focused primarily on seeking revenge, he will side with those who can help him achieve his goals. Following two reboots, Kuai Liang becomes the new Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 1 (2023), while alternate timeline variants of Hasashi make minor appearances. Scorpion has received critical acclaim since his debut and frequently appears in media outside of the games.