Sub-Zero

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Sub-Zero
First Appearence:	Mortal Kombat 2
Affiliation:	Good
Realm:	Earthrealm
Status:	Lin Kuei Grandmaster
Fighting Styles:	Shotokan, Dragon
Weapon:	Kori Blade

Sub-Zero is the current grandmaster of the ninja clan the Lin Kuei and younger brother of the original Sub-Zero / Noob Saibot who was killed by Scorpion in the first tournament. Sub-Zero has the unique ability to control and utilize ice in various shapes and froms from a projectile to creating a sword to even cloning his whole body.

The so callled "2nd" Sub-Zero debuted in Mortal Kombat 2 where he was sent to complete his brother's original mission of assassinating Shang Tsung which he failed to do so in the tournament. Then, his clan, the Lin Kuei began to cybernize their ninjas, refusing to participate, Sub-Zero was marked for death by the clan, he appears again during the outworld invasion, this time he would join the earthrealm warriors to help them defeat Shao Kahn, but he would disappear again after the defeat of Shao Kahn, he returned again to fight against Quan Chi and Scorpion.

He returned in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance as the new Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei clan along with his new apprentice Frost. However she was not to be trusted and turned on her master only to be frozen in suspended animation by being unable to harness the power of the Dragon Medallion (A relic that enhances ice powers).

During the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception, Sub-Zero was trapped in Outworld after his journey there during Deadly Alliance. He encountered the badly injured blind swordsman Kenshi during this time and together brought down the ruthless Hotaru who was working The Dragon King. He also found out his true origins of his ice powers; his ancestors were originally from Outworld and were born with these powers in their genes.

[edit] Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe

Though he doesn't have a major role in the game, unlike Raiden or Liu Kang, Sub Zero still does his bit for the team. After the Lin Kuei are suspected of being the cause of the merging, he is soon tasked with the mission of proving his clan's innocence.

Next-gen render of Sub Zero in Mortal Kombat VS. DC Universe.

Also, Sub Zero engages in Mortal Kombat combat with one of the most powerful beings alive, Superman, when he finds himself trapped in the Fortress of Solitude.

Arcade Ending: After the conflict, he was inspired by one of the otherworldy invaders who donned a cape, who fought and trained in solitude. Sub Zero then goes on to alternate his costume, including a long drawn black cape, and his Arcade artwork shows him perched atop a building watching over the city below, just like The Batman...

[edit] Sub Zero's Special Moves:

• Freeze Ball: Press Down, Forward, Cross (PS3) A (360)

A basic projectile attack that freezes the opponent on impact.

• Icy Teleport: Press Down, Back, Cross (PS3) A (360)

Sub Zero falls backwards into a mound of ice and then appears next to his enemy.

• Ice Slide: Press Back, Forward, Circle (PS3) B (360)

Sub Zero will slide a medium distance and attack the enemy's legs.

• Ice Nugget: Press Down, Back, Triangle (PS3) Y (360)

Sub Zero will form a clump of ice above the enemy's head which will fall down on them.

• Icy Kounter: Press Down, Back, Square (PS3) X (360)

If an enemy attacks Sub Zero during this move, he will vanish and strike down on the attacker.

[edit] Random Facts

Sub-Zero is the only character to have appeared in every installment of the game in one way or another.

The Scar over his right eye was obtained from the rim of Kung Lao's hat during the 2nd tournament after the monk mistook him for an enemy.

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