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About Kano
In the universe of Mortal Kombat, Kano is one of the incarnations of evil. He misses one eye and replaced it with a metal plate with a glowing red laser crystal in the middle. Originally a mercenary and leader of the international crime cartel known as the Black Dragon, he rises beyond the level of mere brutality and aggression by also being sly and cunning. It was through his resourcefulness that he convinced Shao Kahn to spare his life, and it was through ruthless ambition that he later ascended to position of general of Outworld's armies. Kano combines all features of a cowardly minion, a lone survivor, a crazed madman and an intelligent commander.
Storyline
Kano and his Black Dragon were originally contracted by Shang Tsung to lure lieutenant Sonya Blade to the Lost Island, where the first Mortal Kombat would be held. How Kano became involved with the Black Dragon or Shang Tsung is unknown. At that time the Black Dragon was the primary target of the US Special Forces and would remain so for a number of years. Although Kano's mission succeeded, Shang Tsung took him and his arch-rival Sonya to Outworld as hostages. Eventually, both were rescued by major Jackson Briggs, but before Kano could be arrested, he escaped back into Outworld.
Although most Earthrealm warriors assumed Kano to be dead, he instead managed to save his own life by having him enlisted in Shao Kahn's army as weapons instructor. As a man with a knowledge of modern weaponry, he was the most suitable candidate. Later, during the events of Mortal Kombat 3, Kano was tossed to his death from the roof of a high building. He was however rescued by Motaro, who healed and imprisoned him. In turn, Motaro was attacked and killed by Sheeva, who freed Kano from his prison. Although they originally conceived of a plan to murder the whimsical Shao Kahn himself, Kano turned on Sheeva in the decesive moments, with Sheeva's death as a result. Kano was then hastily promoted to general of Outworld's rapidly shrinking army.
Eventually Kahn's forces were defeated. Earthrealm was free, and so was Edenia.
Shao Kahn's act of promoting Kano, however, proved to be a lucky shot, as Kano appeared to be a very competent general. Even in the face of overwhelming odds and tactical mastership of princess Kitana and her Edenian-Shokan army, Kano stood ground and eventually managed to repel the invading army. He returned just in time to Shao Kahn's palace to watch from the shadows as Shang Tsung and Quan Chi sprung their attack on the weakened emperor. As soon as the battle was finished, Kano declared his allegiance to the new rulers of Outworld, the Deadly Alliance.
Movie appearance
In Mortal Kombat: The Movie, Kano was played by the Australian actor Trevor Goddard. In that movie, he was excellently portrayed as the stock character of the dim-witted brute without much refinement. He was killed by Sonya.
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