| Scorpion's Ropedart | |
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Origin |
Mortal Kombat |
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Type |
Ropedart |
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Effects |
Can pierce anything softer than the blade and pull it away with minimal force |
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Downsides |
Burns people it contacts after releasing |
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Activation |
Contact |
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Collected by |
Warehouse 13 |
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Section |
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Aisle |
371808-2827 |
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Shelf |
176085-5468-429 |
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Date of Collection |
June 26, 2021 |
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Origin[]
Scorpion is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise. An undead ninja, Scorpion made his debut in the original Mortal Kombat (1992) and subsequently appeared in every main installment of the series alongside Raiden. He is principally defined by his quest to avenge the deaths of himself, his family, and his clan. His primary weapon is a kunai-rope dart, which he uses to harpoon opponents, while his trademark fatality is the "Fire Breath" in which he removes his mask to reveal a skull right before immolating his opponent.
The character's backstory establishes him as Hanzo Hasashi , a warrior from the fictional Shirai Ryu clan who was killed by the elder Sub-Zero (Bi-Han) of the rival Lin Kuei clan. Subsequent games reveal that his family and clan were murdered by the sorcerer Quan Chi, who becomes Scorpion's primary target for vengeance. Depicted as a neutral party in most games, Scorpion generally forgoes the franchise's main conflicts to pursue his personal missions, which sometimes results in him taking the side that will help his objective. Scorpion is also both a rival and ally of the younger Sub-Zero (Kuai Liang).
Effects[]
Can be stabbed in close quarters or wielded at range up to several meters. Will immediately pierce into anything that it hits point first if it is softer than the blade. The weapon will provide no resistance when pulled and even negate some of the target’s weight. Tossing becomes effortless to close distance or remove threats. Any person on the receiving end will slowly burn beneath the skin after they’re released from the blade. Removing it forcibly instead of allowing it to be taken back by the user prevents any smoldering.