Here, we're going to list the characters introduced in Mortal Kombat 1. For the guests, go here. One of Bi-Han's most loyal followers. Adaptational Villainy : In the previous two timelines, Cyrax never willingly indulged in the Lin Kuei's corruption and joined the heroes once his programming was undone. Here, Cyrax remains loyal to Bi-Han and ignores his treasonous and criminal actions. Gender Flip : Cyrax, who was male in the previous timelines, is now female here.
The Ghost : Cyrax never appears in 1 's main story mode, only getting mentioned once by Kuai Liang. Geras Geras "Duty is my highest calling. Forged at the dawn of time by Liu Kang in his image note Geras does not literally resemble Liu Kang; to be "made in the image" of someone does not necessarily refer to physically resembling them, it can also mean that Liu Kang created Geras as a reflection of his moral, spiritual or intellectual nature.
For tropes applying to Geras in the previous timeline, click here. Adaptational Curves : Geras in the original timeline was the most muscular character in the MK11 cast, edging out even Shao Kahn. This Geras, while still muscular, is much slimmer, fitting with the overall art design of the game. Adaptational Heroism : Whereas his previous incarnation served as a minion of Kronika's, Geras is now a loyal servant and old friend of Liu Kang who has been appointed guardian of the Hourglass while Liu Kang primarily concerns himself with defending Earthrealm.
Despite being given far more freedom to think and act independently of his new creator, Geras chooses to follow Liu Kang's designs because he genuinely believes in them. Here he's a willing ally of Liu Kang with the latter considering him a friend. Geras shows himself to be surprisingly concerned for Liu Kang by storing Liu Kang's Keeper of Time powers in a safe location without telling him so he might not feel pressured to abandon his role as protector of Earthrealm, which Geras sees Liu Kang enjoys.
Liu Kang points out that Geras could have at any time made himself the Keeper of Time, but Geras replies he believes in Liu Kang's design for the timeline and thus never felt the temptation.
