These are the events that took place during the timeframe of Mortal Kombat
Deadly Alliance, the fifth MK fighting game -- for all intents and purposes,
this is Mortal Kombat 5. It is almost entirely from the game itself since it's
currently the latest installment to the series.
5-1-1. When Scorpion finally confronted the young Sub-Zero, still erroneously
believing that it was the (Classic) Sub-Zero that he had already killed
(1-1-2a), it was revealed to him that Quan Chi was the one responsible for
everything (Classic) Sub-Zero had done to Scorpion (0-6-4a and 0-6-4b). Quan
Chi quickly attempted to banish Scorpion to the 5th plane of the Netherealm,
but thinking fast, Scorpion grappled with Quan Chi, and both of them ended up
in the fiery pits of the dead world.
5-1-1a. While in the 5th plane of Netherealm, Scorpion proceeded to torment Quan
Chi persistently. However, two Oni Tormentors (0-1-3c) named Drahmin and Moloch
also resided on the 5th plane. Quan Chi soon struck a deal with them: if they
would protect him from Scorpion for the remainder of the time he is trapped in
Netherealm, he will free them both into the living world as soon as he finds a
way to escape. Drahmin and Moloch agreed, and from then on, they would savagely
brutalize Scorpion whenever he made a move for Quan Chi. At this point, Quan
Chi was free to dig deeper into any information he could find that could help
him escape Netherealm.
5-1-2. Sub-Zero reformed the Lin Kuei (0-5-1b) and became its new grandmaster.
His purpose was to build a new clan that functioned as a force for defense
against those who attempt to invade Earth. He proceeded to hold a small
tournament to recruit the best of the best, and the winner who emerged
victorious was a mysterious female warrior named Frost. Sub-Zero was impressed,
so he decided to train her himself, despite the fact that it is highly unusual
for the clan's grandmaster to serve as a trainer. Frost's fighting skills
constantly improved, but along with them, her arrogance as well.
5-2-1. Shang Tsung spent a greater part of his existence serving under Shao
Kahn, suffering harsh punishment for failures and working hard to regain his
emporer's favor every time. For many years, he had desired the freedom to drain
souls without the need to risk his own life in the process, but never had an
opportunity to gain such power for himself. He continues to wait for such an
opportunity.
5-2-1a. Shang Tsung tapped into a portal to the heavens, and used it as a source
of limitless souls to feed on, as well as to retain his youth (0-6-2).
5-2-2. While in the Netherealm, Quan Chi, relied on the assistance of Drahmin
and Moloch (5-1-1a), but Scorpion managed to get past the two Oni. Quan Chi
then narrowly escaped the wrath of the ninja spectre through a network of
ancient inter-realm gateways. An ancient Rune Stone, bearing a likeness to the
amulet (0-2-1a) he had stolen from Shinnok (4-1-1c), had revealed information
about these gateways to him.
5-2-2a. Upon his escape through the gateway, Quan Chi emerged in an ancient tomb
in the Outworld containing stories of the Dragon King's undefeatable army
(0-1-4d).
5-2-3. Quan Chi soon met with Shang Tsung. Although they had previously met for
the dealings between their respective masters (0-6-4), they were now both
intent on attaining untold power and immortality, not for a master, but for
themselves. The Deadly Alliance was formed.
5-2-3a. The Deadly Alliance intends to resurrect the army of the Dragon King
(5-2-2a) in order to attain the power they desire. However, in order to do so,
they require the soul of a particular warrior to complete the process of the
resurrection, so they decide to hold a new fighting tournament of their own.
Having devised some of the most elaborate schemes for their masters over the
centuries past, these two sorcerers easily began doing so again for their own
purposes.
5-3-1. Shao Kahn was already defeated by the Earth warriors, but again, he was
not killed in that war (3-3-3). He did, however, lose his long-rule over the
Outworld as well as the brief domination of Earth realm. With the realm of
Outworld returned to its living state also called Edenia, Princess Kitana led
her people against Kahn's remaining forces in a pre-emptive strike. Kitana and
her people were soon joined by none other than the Shokan Prince Goro himself,
accompanied by many of his subjects. Together, they faced what proved to be
Shao Kahn's final war effort.
5-3-1a. At this point, Kano continued to serve as a general in Kahn's army.
Reptile soon rejoined Kahn's forces, eager as always to simply have a master to
serve (3-3-3e). Kahn's last order to Reptile was to go to Kitana's base camp.
5-3-1b. Kitana and Goro's combined forces were on the brink of victory against
the remainder of Kahn's army, when Goro was unexpectedly killed in battle. The
Shokan forces were left leaderless, spiralling into utter chaos.
5-3-2. The Deadly Alliance approached Shao Kahn, and in a false show of loyalty
to once powerful emporer, they struck when Kahn let his guard down. The
majority of the population of both realms, at this point, were unaware of who
was responsible for Shao Kahn's demise.
5-3-2a. Word of the death of Shao Kahn was a pleasant surprise to Kitana and her
people. Kano and his forces quickly retreated. Goro's death, however, remained
a terrible tragedy to the Shokan nation, which prevented them from fully
celebrating their sudden victory.
5-3-2b. Having been following Kahn's last orders by being at Kitana's base camp
when Kahn was killed, Reptile was devastated that he was not there to defend
his master. Gradually returning to his primal instincts, and appearance, over
the years, he began to wandering aimlessly in search of a new master.
5-3-3. Kano, kept his loyalty with Shao Kahn until the emporer's demise. The
Deadly Alliance, however, soon acquired the services of Kano and his forces.
Kano's first assignment under their leadership was to order a small population
of people to build a palace fortress.
5-3-3a. Among the population enslaved by Kano's people was a female warrior
named Li Mei. Li Mei rebelled against Kano's forces, and even managed to attack
Kano himself. Quan Chi saw her warrior spirit, and made her an offer: if she
could win the upcoming Deadly Alliance tournament (5-2-3a), her people would be
freed. If she loses, however, they must all serve as slaves to the Deadly
Alliance forever. Li Mei accepted.
5-3-3b. In his rush to evade the wrath of Scorpion (5-2-2), Quan Chi did not
bring Drahmin and Moloch out of the Netherealm with him as he had promised.
Instead, it was Shang Tsung who later brought them out. They were then kept in
the lower levels of his palace, periodically fed mortals to keep them
satisfied.
