Rain (Mortal Kombat)
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Rain is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series.
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About RainRain was originally meant to appear in Mortal Kombat 3, but didn't actually appear until Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Rain was originally a red herring inserted by the game developers; a character shown in the game's intro sequence who did not actually exist within the game itself. Many MK fans searched for him in vain, with the eventual realization of his status as a joke character (named after a Prince song, Purple Rain) dawning. He would however, soon make an actual appearance in the console versions of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat Trilogy as a full-fledged character with his own history (that of a traitor to his realm) and move set, to the delight of many fans, as well as the chagrin of others. His popularity is mixed within the MK fanbase.Storyline
 Rain is from the ancient realm of Edenia. As a small child, he bore witness to the invasion of his home world at the hands of Shao Kahn. During the chaos that ensued, Rain was smuggled away while his father stayed behind to perform his duties as a general in the Edenian army. Edenia's armies were crushed in the Outworld invasion, and Rain's father was subsequently killed by Kahn. Thousands of years later, Rain mysteriously returned during the invasion of Earthrealm and was attacked by Kahn's extermination squads. Given the choice to fight for Kahn or be killed, he knowingly turned his back on his homeworld, and he chose to side with Shao Kahn. Either out of fear, cowardice, or ulterior motives, he aided Kahn in his plans for the conquest of Earthrealm. Trained in the art of combat, Rain fought whole-heartedly to destroy Earth's warriors. Possible futureAs Rain has not appeared as a playable character in years, and Deadly Alliance offered no insights to his current whereabouts, details about Rain's fate remain unknown. His Mortal Kombat Trilogy ending stated that Kitana confronted Rain and was able to turn him against the Emperor by informing Rain of his father, an Edenian general's stand against Shao Kahn leading to his subsequent death. After learning this, Rain was furious, and embarked on a one-way suicide mission to stop Kahn.No further information has surfaced since then, but an explanation is imminent as Rain is confirmed to make his return in [[Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]] with a complete redesign (pictured above). Rain's new more ornamented appearance is quite different from his palette swap ninja outfit from Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat Trilogy, resembling someone of a somewhat royal status. Memorable moves
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Appearances in other media[[Image:Mkconquest_rain.jpg|thumb|200px|Rain, played by Percy Brown, in [[Mortal Kombat: Conquest]]]] Rain made an appearance during one episode of [[Mortal Kombat: Conquest]] where he was played by Percy Brown. Shao Kahn sends him to kill Kung Lao so as to eliminate Earth's Grand Champion before the next tournament. Rain does battle with the monk, whom he is able to damage greatly, but Rain also becomes injured during the fight. As Kung Lao's friends arrive, Rain escapes in his weakened state. He appears later in the episode after being trailed by Siro. While the two are in combat, Kitana intervenes, forcing Rain to flee once again. Kitana then reveals that she and Rain were once friends, but he had become seduced by the power offered by Shao Kahn and chose to betray his homeland of Edenia.Rain also appeared in an episode of the animated [[Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm]] series. He was portrayed as Kitana's ex-fiance who was thought to have been killed in battle against Shao Kahn thousands of years ago, sparking jealousy in Liu Kang. He went unmasked throughout this episode. Played by Tyrone Cortez Wiggins, Rain made a brief appearance in [[Mortal Kombat: Annihilation]]. He was killed by Shao Kahn for not torturing Kabal and Kurtis Stryker. Stock footage of his demise is used for Baraka's death in a later scene. Trivia
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