GENERAL/STORY:
Ermac is an entity composed of legions of dead souls created by Shao Kahn, most likely out of souls he had previously taken. On one mission for Shao Kahn in the Netherrealm, Ermac became acquainted with Shujinko. He was also assaulted by Ashrah who believed him to be a demon.

Ermac served as one of Shao Kahn's greatest warriors, participating in the invasion of Earthrealm (as recounted in Mortal Kombat 3). However, after Shao Kahn's defeat and subsequent loss of power, Ermac remained under Kahn's control and wandered Outworld without instructions. During the events of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, the wandering Ermac was found by the blind swordsman Kenshi and was freed from Kahn's control. To show his gratitude, Ermac taught Kenshi the art of telekinesis.

Ermac's newfound freedom meant he was also free to choose his own destiny. He decided to repent his earlier ways and became a force for good. After making this decision, he met a warrior soul who, like Kenshi, understood his suffering. This warrior soul was that of Liu Kang and was not only in need of another ally, but assistance in freeing his enslaved comrades. Ermac was eager to help Liu Kang, as this was an opportunity to help him atone for the evil he had committed in Shao Kahn's name. Ermac decided to help Liu Kang and the two would set out to free Liu's allies from Onaga's control. They are eventually successful in their pursuit.

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ORIGIN:
Mortal Kombat 3 Ultimate


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OTHER APPEARANCES:
Mortal Kombat Trilogy, Mortal Kombat: Deception, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

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REVIEW:
So what is he, the fifth ninja clone in the MK series??? Yeah, they just gave him different moves and called him a new design, but some of his moves were actually pretty cool. The MK3 ninja design was visually pretty good, so Ermac did end up being a cool character at the time. However, what they did to him in the later of the MK series is pretty much a sin. Now he looks like a "mummy-ninja" or something... terrible. The MK designers simply murdered many of their potentially decent designs in the later of the series, and Ermac is a prime example.

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