Kabal

If you are looking for "Kabal" as a term for a secret association, see "cabal".

Kabal is a character in the Mortal Kombat video game franchise.

About Kabal

Kabal was first introduced in Mortal Kombat 3, sporting a gas mask and a belt that contained apparatus that kept him alive as an artificial respiratory device. He had long, black hair and fought with impressive hookswords. He was a mysterious 'chosen warrior' who survived an attack from one of Shao Kahn's extermination squads. Unknown to his allies, however, he was a long-standing member of the Black Dragon. For his alleged battle frenzy, surviving near death, and the enigma surrounding his aligment, he has been a fan-favorite ever since his introduction.

Storyline

Kabal was a member of the Black Dragon, until Shao Kahn's invasion took Earthrealm by storm, and Kabal's soul was spared: he was a chosen warrior, destined to fight against Shao Kahn. Surviving an attack from the Centaur extermination squads horribly mutilated, he was kept alive by artificial respirators and an unbroken will to fight.

Between the events of Mortal Kombat 3 and Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Kabal was reportedly slain in battle by Mavado, a leading member of the Red Dragon hoping to wipe out the Black Dragon by killing its last surviving member.

Havik visited Kabal at the brink of death and restored him, and then instructed him to bring back the Black Dragon as a force of anarchy and decay. It is believed he trained with Havik for some years, before going back to Earthrealm and killing Mavado, taking back his hookswords. He then also recruited Kira and Kobra. The three of them joined Havik on Outworld for the events of Mortal Kombat: Deception.

Movie appearance

Kabal is mentioned in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as a warrior killed by the general/ninja Rain.

Misc stuff

• Kabal looks suspiciously similar to the Sand People from the Star Wars films, so many fans speculate that he was created as an homage.

• Kabal was actually made weaker in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 because the creators thought that he gave players an "unfair advantage."