

Subsequent games reveal that his family and clan were murdered by the sorcerer Quan Chi, who becomes Scorpion's primary target for vengeance. The character's backstory establishes him as Hanzo Hasashi ( Japanese: 波佐志 半蔵), a warrior from the fictional Shirai Ryu clan who was killed by Bi-Han of the rival Lin Kuei clan.

His primary weapon is a kunai spear, which he uses to harpoon opponents.ĭebuting in the original 1992 game, Scorpion has appeared in every main installment except Mortal Kombat 3 (1995).

An undead ninja, he is principally defined by his quest to avenge the deaths of himself, his family, and his clan. Scorpion (" né" Hanzo Hasashi) is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Chris Casamassa (1995 film, Conquest, Federation of Martial Arts)
