Tarkata
The Tarkata were a race of beings that featured in Mortal Kombat.
History
They were created in the realm of Outworld at an unknown time through the merger of a race from that dimension and the Netherrealm. After that time, they began to populate the Wastelands of Outworld where they lived a nomadic existence and were assembled in large hordes to serve Emperor Shao Kahn. A number of them were dispatched to serve as guards on Shang Tsung's island in Earthrealm during the Mortal Kombat Tournaments.
A horde of Tarkata were assembled under the leadership of Baraka and Mileena and were given orders by Shao Kahn to destroy the rebellious walled city of Lei Chen in their native realm. The army was, however, routed in battle against the forces from Seido who were commanded by the warrior commander Hotaru.
After the apparent death of Shao Kahn, the Tarkata flocked under the banner of the Dragon King Onaga.
Background
The Tarkata were humanoid in shape and possessed a skin tone similar to humans but that was where the differences ended. Their faces were demonic with sharp death and vicious looking eyes as well as sharp spikes protruding from parts of their body. The arms of the Tarkata held bone blades which were capable of being extended and use as weapons in combat. They were strong enough to pierce through stone allowing them to climb walls as well as cleaving through flesh with ease.
The race were known to be brutal warriors who were vicious in combat. When attacking, they cleaved enemies apart, used living opponents as catapult ammunition and even ripped their necks open with their sharp teeth. Their species believed in serving the strong and the powerful which meant that they often switched their loyalties to whoever was the dominating force in the realms.
Concentrated Tarkatan essence thrown onto an individual had the result of the local Tarkata percieving the person as a rival male. In such circumstances, they vicious and ruthlessly killed the competitor.
Known Tarkata
- Baraka
- Krarbac
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