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| “ | We're not machines, Sektor. I chose to serve the Lin Kuei, but I will not surrender my free will! | „ |
| ~ Cyrax to Sektor before their fight. |
Cyrax is a Lin Kuei warrior who was forcibly converted into a cyborg from the Mortal Kombat video game fighting series. While initially programmed to serve the Cyber Lin Kuei, Cyrax is eventually being freed from the Lin Kuei's programming, and becomes an ally of the Forces of Light.
Cyrax was voiced by Rhasaan Orange In Mortal Kombat (2011), and Ike Amadi in MK 11, who also voiced Martian Manhunter in DC's Tomorrowverse series.
Appearance[]
Cyrax debuted as a palette swap of the cyborg ninja character with a yellow sheen, sporting bright armor and a helmet that slightly protrudes forward to produce a crude beak and wires from the back of his head.
In Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance, Cyrax gains a redesign, courtesy of the Special Forces, now featuring new, shining armor, as well as a heartbeat regulator on his chest. In the latest Mortal Kombat, Cyrax is given an entire overhaul featuring more armor plating and visible scratches thanks to graphical improvements as well as green eyes.
His chest cavity also opens up to reveal an energy core. His helmet is also almost changed completely, still possessing the crude beak-like appearance.
Underneath, the robotic shell reveals Cyrax to have dark skin. He bleeds oil, represented by a dark bluish-black/black color.
History[]
Original Timeline[]
Mortal Kombat 3[]
Cyrax was a high ranking member of the Lin Kuei, who was forcibly converted into the cyborg Unit LK-4DA as part of the Cyber Initiative, and was ordered to hunt down the renegade Sub-Zero along with Sektor and Smoke. However, when Cyrax tracked down the ninja, he and Sektor also battled the now freed Smoke. Cyrax was reprogrammed by Sub-Zero destroy Shao Kahn and thus end the Outworld invasion. However, Cyrax was unable to complete this order after Shao was defeated, and would become stranded within a desert.
Mortal Kombat 4/Gold[]
Cyrax was found and repaired by the Cyber Lin Kuei, however, during Shinnok's invasion, Cyrax's human memories began surfacing, and after the fallen Elder God was defeated, Cyrax came to the Special Forces for aid. Sonya Blade and Jax Briggs brought him to the Outerworld Investigation Agency headquarters and used its technology to restore his humanity. Grateful for their help, Cyrax joined the Agency.
Deadly Alliance[]
Over the next few years, Cyrax would act as a scout into other Realms for the OIA. During the events of Deadly Alliance, Cyrax was attacked in Outworld by Reptile, and had his teleporter damaged, stranding him in Outworld. The desperate cyborg gained an unexpected ally in Nitara, who offered to help in return for his aid. She wished him to retrieve an orb that resided within a volcano, knowing his cybernetic body would be able to survive the lava it was trapped within. Cyrax did as she wished, and in return he was magically transported back to Earthrealm.
Armageddon[]
Cyrax was a member of the Forces of Light during the Battle of Armageddon, and was seen facing Sheeva on the Pyramid of Argus, before being thrown off it. In his ending, Cyrax defeats Blaze, and after absorbing his elemental power, becomes fully human. He and Sub-Zero face Smoke and Sektor, reprogramming them to serve the Lin Kuei until their humanity could be restored. In the main version of events, Cyrax was killed on the steps of the Pyramid.
Second Timeline[]
Mortal Kombat 9[]
The human Cyrax, along with Sektor and Sub-Zero, were part of the Earthrealm Mortal Kombat Tournament, having been hired by Shang Tsung to assassinate the Earthrealm competitors. During the tournament, Cyrax and Sektor debated the Grandmaster's plan of the Cyber Initiative, but were interrupted by Scorpion. Irritated by the Shirai Ryu's arrogance, they battled the spectre but were defeated by him, which led to a confrontation between Bi-Han and Scorpion that led to their comrade's death. Cyrax was shocked and vowed revenge, but was approached by Raiden, who commented that Sub-Zero's fate was a result of his own mistakes, bringing up the Cyber Initiative as another example. Cyrax admitted that he was one of those speaking out against the Grandmaster's plans, and the thunder god also made him consider if aiding SHang Tsung on the Grandmaster's orders was the right thing.
Left pondering before he had to asassinate Johnny Cage in the Tournament, Cyrax was confronted by Sheeva and Baraka on the bridge above the pit, who revealed that the latter had overheard his conversation, and thus Shang Tsung his disposed of the Lin Kuei. Cyrax defeated the Shokan but was faced with the Tarkatan, and defeated Baraka after taunting him that he was unable to defeat even Cage. Cyrax then headed to confront Shang Tsung, and found him conversing with Sektor. the sorcerer considered his conversation with the Thunder God to jeopardise his plans and forced Cyrax to fight Cage to the death. After the Lin Kuei defeated the actor, Cyrax noticed Raiden urging him not to finish him, and led him live.
Sektor refused to let Cyrax's refusal to kill go and argued with Cyrax, with the latter reasoning that Johnny didn't need to die after being eliminated from the tournament. After Sektor vowed to enact the Cyber Initiative to weed out his insubordination, the enraged Cyrax battled him, refusing to lose his free will. After winning the battle, Cyrax vowed to leave the Lin Kuei, knocking out Sektor as he left. Despite his decision, Cyrax would be captured by the Lin Kuei, and was forcibly transformed into a cyborg enslaved to the Cyber Initative. Afterwards, the automated Cyrax was sent to capture Kuai Liang, and would later be a part of Outworld's invasion.
In his non canon ending, Cyrax managed to retain his free will, and was marked as a traitor by Sektor. After being surrounded, Cyrax was shocked to be saved by Raiden and 100 Shaolin Monks, who managed to destroy the Cyber Lin Kuei after him, although Sektor managed to escape. Cyrax was offered sanctuary at the Wu Shi Academy, and began a life as an honourable warrior for peace.
Mortal Kombat X comics[]
Mortal Kombat 11[]
Cyrax is brought into the present due to Kronika's timequake, and the Cyber Lin Kuei ally with her, with Sub-Zero hoping that if he can restore Cryax, then he could aid them in stopping the Cyber Lin Kuei. Cyrax battles Sub-Zero and Scorpion until the former is able to destroy his behaviour inhibitors. After reawakening, Cyrax is horrified to find himself converted, and was surprised to see an older Sub-Zero and Scorpion working together. Cyrax agrees to aid them in destroying the communication network and shut down the army, before they are attacked by Sektor's missiles, which Cyrax shields them from with an energy net. After Sektor is defeated, Cyrax manages to access the communication network, and reformats the system drives to shut it down. After Sub-Zero promises to find a way to restore him, Cyrax pleads to not be revived as a cyborg, and Sub-Zero assures him that he would always be a worthy Lin Kuei, he bids farewell before shutting down the communication network and himself down.
New Era[]
- Main article: Cyrax (3rd Timeline)
The original version of Cyrax features as a Kameo character in the gameplay of Mortal Kombat 1.
Powers and Abilities[]
Cyrax is a highly skilled fighter thanks to his Lin Kuei training and his cybernetic body offers him a large arsenal of weapons, that are contained in his chest. His most common one is his seemingly limitless supply of bombs and he also had a green energy net that could incapacitate his foes.
After regaining his soul, Cyrax retained much of his cybernetics and received new technology from the Outerworld Investigation Agency. His net was replaced with a large buzzsaw appendage and his arm was outfitted with a device capable of creating portals between realms. Cyrax’s armor also possesses a great resistance to heat since he was able to walk through lava with no detrimental effects.
For his alternate weapon fighting style, he wields a Pulse Blade, an energy sword weapon.
Powers[]
As a Cyborg[]
- Cybernetic Enhancement: After leaving the Lin Kuei, he was captured and forced to be turn into a cybernetic ninja, much to his disgust. He was programmed to be loyal to the Lin Kuei by obeying Sektor. In his cybernetic form all of his superhuman characteristics are further enhanced. Being cybernetic, he can fight tirelessly. He has been reprogrammed by Sub-Zero in order to break the behavior inhibitors that controlled him.
- Enhanced Strength: He does have strength increased after being transformed.
- Enhanced Speed: His speed is further enhanced against his opponents.
- Enhanced Durability
- Enhanced Endurance: Cyrax armor plating his highly resistant to physical attacks and can swiftly attack after being hit.
- Enhanced Stamina: As do all the other Cyber Lin Kuei, Cyrax fights tirelessly until his opponents are defeated.
- Sensor Systems
- Teleportation; He can teleport by detaching his cybernetic parts and reattach them after appearing in a different position.
- Flight: His boosters give him the ability to fly.
As a Human[]
- Superhuman Strength: As a human, Cyrax is strong enough to defeat a Shokan like Sheeva.
- Superhuman Speed: He does have incredible speed that surpasses a peak human character.
- Superhuman Agility
- Superhuman Reflexes
- Superhuman Stamina: Like other superhuman characters, Cyrax can fight a number of opponents for several minutes or even hours without feeling exhausted.
- Superhuman Durability
- Superhuman Endurance: Cyrax can tolerate incredible amounts of physical pain and can still fight even after all that.
- Teleportation: Cyrax is able to teleport.
Abilities[]
- Expert Martial Artist: As a Lin Kuei ninja, he is proficient in the ways of the martial arts. He was able to best Sheeva, Baraka, Johnny Cage, and Sektor in combat. He can also combine martial arts with weaponry in while in combat.
- Ninjutsu
- Sambo
- Expert Acrobat: Cyrax is very skilled acrobat like other ninjas. He can leap at great distances, do flips, and can quickly kick himself up after losing a round.
- Keen Intelligence: Although rarely seen, he does have some skills in strategy and has expertise in technology. He was able to help Kuai Liang and Hanzo Hasashi shut down the Cyber Lin Kuei factory.
- Weaponry: He mostly uses his weapons in combat. He uses razor blades, bombs, and energy nets to deal with his opponents.
- Indomitable Will: Cyrax is known to have incredible willpower. He refused to surrender his free will when he disagreed with the original Lin Kuei grandmaster's vision of the Cyber Initiative. When he defeated Sektor, he furiously told him to remind the grandmaster that he is done with the Lin Kuei. Kuai Liang does mention to him that he does have a warrior's soul and that he always be welcomed in the Lin Kuei as long as Kuai's grandmaster.
Paraphernalia[]
- Cyrax's Bombs
- Razor Blades
- Energy Nets
Quotes[]
| “ | After experiencing the flashbacks in my fight against Shinnok, I realized my existence is unnecessary, unless I can fully recover my human psyche. We must continue with the process. | „ |
| ~ Cyrax to Jax and Sonya, Mortal Kombat 4 |
| “ | I'll kill you if i have to. | „ |
| ~ The human Cyrax's Battle Cry in Mortal Kombat (2011) |
| “ | I eliminated him from the tournament. He didn't need to die. | „ |
| ~ Cyrax discussing Johnny Cage with Sektor. |
| “ | Safeties disabled; combat mode engaged. | „ |
| ~ Cyrax's Battle Cry in Mortal Kombat (2011). |
| “ | Please, don't bring me back as a machine. I can't live like this. | „ |
| ~ Cyrax in Sub-Zero, Mortal Kombat 11. |
Trivia[]
- Before Cyrax and Sektor had their official names decided on, they were called “Mustard” and “Ketchup” respectively.
- Cyrax is the only character introduced in MK3 that was playable in Deadly Alliance.
- Cyrax is not a fan of Johnny Cage's movies, according to Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance’s Konquest mode. He said that he "felt extremely robbed of his eight bucks after seeing Ninja Mime".
- One of the game over messages in Shaolin Monks is, “Who will win, Stryker or Cyrax?”
- In the opening to Armageddon, Cyrax emits the same sound that all the cyborgs emitted when they were damaged in MK3 after being knocked away by Sheeva. Fans often misinterpret that they are saying “Screw You!” as a joke.
- Hapkido was originally going to be his unarmed fighting style in Armageddon.
- The Pulse Blades that Cyrax and Sektor use resemble lightsabers from the Star Wars franchise. Even the colors are similar since Cyrax’s is green and the good Jedi characters’ use blue and green lightsabers and Sektor’s are red, the color of the ones used by the evil Sith characters.
- Cyrax's fatality from Deadly Alliance, where he sent out a claw from his chest to grab the opponent's head, then slammed them on the ground repeatedly, before pulling them into his chest where he mulched their body, was number 7 on Screwattack's list of Top 10 Mortal Kombat Fatalities.
- He ranked in sixth on Screwattack's list of Top 10 Mortal Kombat Kharacters.
