Ultimately, Raiden imprisoned Shinnok again-this time in Shinnok's own amulet. Raiden's strength was further tested when an escaped Shinnok led a Netherrealm assault on an Earthrealm weakened by war. Victory came at great cost, however, as many of Raiden's closest allies were killed in the battle. More recently, Raiden thwarted Outworld's attempts to merge Earthrealm, first through the Mortal Kombat tournaments, then via invasion. He and the Elder Gods defeated Shinnok millennia ago when the latter sought dominion over the realms. Mortal Kombat X: 'Raiden, God of Thunder, is the Protector of Earthrealm.Determined to prevent Armageddon, Raiden tirelessly quests to find a champion worthy of Mortal Kombat.' For millennia Shao Kahn has been kept at bay, but nine consecutive losses to Goro have eroded hope that Earthrealm can be saved.

Thus the Mortal Kombat tournament was created. When Shao Kahn, Emperor of Outworld, threatened to merge his realm with Earthrealm, an overwhelmed Raiden implored the Elder Gods to give Earthrealm a fighting chance. Ageless and wise beyond measure, he leads Earthrealm's mortals in the endless battle against the forces of darkness. Mortal Kombat (2011): 'Raiden is the God of Thunder and Protector of Earthrealm.

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