Mileena

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Backstory

Mileena is a clone, and evil twin, of Kitana, created by Shang Tsung using Tarkatan physiology. She looks just like Kitana when her mask is on; but when it is off, her hideous visage is exposed. Her teeth are those of Tarkatan which is why she hides her mouth. She despises Kitana, and feels that it is her own right to rule Edenia as princess in her place. Her fondest wish is to kill her twin sister (Kitana), and claim her existence for her own. Being an opportunist, she will make use of any chance to seize power that comes within her grasp.

MK II
Serving as an assassin along with her twin sister Kitana, Mileena's dazzling appearances conceal her hideous intentions. At Shao Kahn's request she is asked to watch for her twin's suspected dissension. She must put a stop to it at any costs.

Ultimate MK3
Murdered by her twin sister Kitana, Mileena finds herself brought back to life by Shao Kahn himself. Her skills as a vicious fighter will be needed to defeat Earth's chosen warriors. Her ability to read the thoughts of her twin sister will enable Kahn to stay one step ahead.

MK Deception
I am a creation of sorcery, the hybrid of a Tarkatan warrior and the Princess of Edenia. My purpose was to eventually replace my... sister... Kitana, from whom I was cloned. Kitana regained her memories, however, and uncovered the plot to supplant her. After Shinnok's invasion, she cast me into her prison, where I remained until Baraka freed me.

My hatred for Kitana consumes my every thought. But Baraka tells me that his new lord, the Dragon King, has possession of Kitana's body and uses it as his personal bodyguard. My only chance for revenge against her will be to serve Onaga and pose as the Princess, leading her precious alliance of Edenia and Outworld to their doom.

MK Armageddon
Outworld was MINE! Posing as the Edenian wench Kitana, I gained command of her army and with it took control of Shao Kahn's fortress - all in the name of "peace." I had planned to continue my charade until the Edenian forces could be corrupted enough to follow me as Mileena, the true conqueror of Outworld. But my plans were foiled when the fortress was attacked - Shao Kahn had returned!
And he was not alone! As I watched the initial assault from the safety of the imperial balcony, I recognized the two warriors who aided him: Goro, Prince of the Shokan, and Shang Tsung, wretched Sorcerer of Darkness - my creator. They crushed all who defended the stronghold.
I hid in the throne room and commanded the Edenian mages to cast a defensive ward upon the main door. It was of no use. Their magic was nothing compared to the might of Shao Kahn. He shattered the door and strode in as confidently as ever.

As he stood before me, the two mages rushed to defend their princess, positioning themselves between Shao Kahn and myself. What a surprise it must have been when their own "princess" stabbed them from behind. They fell limp to the floor. Shao Kahn paused, momentarily confused. Removing my veil, I knelt before him, "Welcome home, my master."
Shao Kahn accepted my surrender and later ordered me to capture the Earthrealm warrior known as Shujinko. He was to be used as a bargaining chip to help forge an alliance with Onaga, the former ruler of Outworld.
I sent the fool an invitation, hoping to utilize his arrogance and pride by acknowledging his heroic deeds. The ruse worked; soon he was at the main gate. Reiko's men, dressed in the armor of slain Edenian soldiers, led him directly to the throne room where he was confronted by the new Dark Alliance. I did battle with him as Shao Kahn commanded, defeating him with surprising ease. He was then cast into the dungeon, where he will remain until Onaga arrives.

I do not relish serving Shao Kahn. I am destined for greater things. An entire realm was once in the palm of my hands - and I will not rest until I regain that status! Though it will be impossible to rule Outworld now that Shao Kahn has returned, there are other realms ripe for the taking. Edenia will be mine!

Appearances

• MKII: Mileena joins the fun, ninja women are added to the MK Franchise
  

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• Ultimate MK3: Mileena returns after being omitted from the MK3 roster.
• MK Trilogy: Mileena is essentially identical to her UMK3 version.
• MK Gold: Mileena turns her back on her signature sai to sport a long sword for some reason.
• Deception: Mileena's fighting styles are Ying Yeung and Mian Chuan. Her weapons are sai.
• Armageddon: Mileena's fighting style is Mian Chuan. Her weapons are sai.
• Playboy Magazine: Girls of Gaming spread at the time of Deception's release.

Costume

Mileena maintained the same ninja-type outfit for the first few iterations of her character in MK II and UMK3.

In Deception the design team's Steve Beran "wanted to give Mileena an Arabic feel to her costume. The final version showed a lot more skin and her mask developed into more of a veil. The sketch on the right became Mileena's alternate."

Revised standard

Alternate

Special Moves

MK II / Ultimate MK3

• Sai Throw: Hold High Punch for 3 seconds and release (air)

• Teleport Kick: Forward, Forward, LK
• Roll: Back, Back, Down, HK

Deception / Armageddon

• Sai Throw: Down, Forward, HP
  

• Teleport Kick: Forward, Forward, LK
• Roll: Back, Back, Down, HK

Fatalities

MK II

• Sai Stabs: (Close) Forward, Back, Forward, LP
• Devour: (Close) Hold High Kick for 5 seconds and release
• Friendship: (Use Block) Down, Down, Down, Up, HK
• Babality: Down, Down, Down, HK
• Stage Fatalities: Forward, Down, Forward, LK

Shao Khan began to reconsider the dinner date

Just plain silly.

Ultimate MK3

• Spit Nails: (Far) Back, Back, Back, Forward, Low Kick.

• Devour: (Close) Down, Forward, Down, Forward, Low Punch.

• Animality: (Close) Forward, Down, Down, Forward.
• Babality: Down, Down, Forward, Forward, High Punch.
• Friendship: Down, Down, Back, Forward, High Punch.
• Stage Fatalities: Block, Run, Block, Block.

• Brutality: High Punch, Low Punch, Low Punch, High Punch, Block, High Kick, Low Kick, Low Kick, High Kick, Block, High Punch.

She's anemic, so this is therapeutic

What did you eat, a man-spider?

Deception

• Head Rip:    (Sweep) F, F, D, D, HP

• Sai Attack:    (Far) U, U, F, F, HK

• Hara-Kiri:    B, D, F, B, HP

Holy Crap

Endings

Mortal Kombat II
Once thought to be Kitana's twin sister, Mileena is actually a grotesque clone created by Shang Tsung. With Shao Kahn's suspicions of Kitana's motives, Mileena seizes the opportunity to attack Kahn and his minions.
Caught off guard, they are no match for Mileena's speed. She wins the tournament and together with her secret companion, Baraka, they rule the world as king and queen. 

French kissing would be out of the question

Ultimate MK3
Winning the third tournament enables Mileena to reclaim her role as the Outworld Queen. With the help of Baraka she then takes both Sindel and her daughter Kitana hostage.
Together they threaten Shao Kahn with their lives unless he lures the Earth-born warrior. Into a fourth Mortal Kombat where Baraka can return and regain his title as the Ultimate Mortal Kombat Champion

Mortal Kombat Trilogy
When Mileena is murdered, she finds her soul reborn in an evil place called the Netherealm. Here she accepts servitude to an all mighty god known as Shinnok. It is Shinnok who allows her soul to be reborn on the Outworld. Her loyalty to Shao Kahn is replaced by her fear of Shinnok. Mileena plots to overthrow her own father.
The ability to read Kitana's mind and predict the Earth warriors motives, enables Mileena to set up her father's downfall. When Kahn is weakened by the onslaught of attacks, Mileena takes the opportunity to destroy her father and allow Shinnok to step forward and take both realms for his own sinister purposes.

Because it was widely believed that Princess Kitana had slain her many years ago, none were suspicious of the veil Mileena wore to conceal her Tarkatan features. It was not difficult for her to assume the identity of the princess and take control of her alliance. To further conceal her deception, Mileena gave command of the armies to Bo Rai Cho and instructed him to lead the attack against Baraka's diversionary forces.