“Baraka belongs to a nomadic race of mutants living in the wastelands of Outworld. His fighting skills gained the attention of Shao Kahn who recruited him into his army.

Baraka's Tarkatan race is a mutated hybrid of NetherRealm and Outworld species. A loyal warrior, Baraka faithfully serves his new master, the Dragon King, by preoccupying Outworld opposition with his tarkatan hordes.”