Member
Name: Claudius
Homeworld: Outworld
Appearance:
Fighting Style: Pankration - Pankration is the native martial arts style of the Greco-Roman world. It is a fusion of Greek Boxing and Wrestling, adding in techniques like kicks and chokes. As such, Claudius is very heavy in delivering punches and take downs, but is also skilled in the distinctive kick to the stomach found in pankration, the gastrizein. Claudius is also equipped with a trident and short sword he keeps on his back and belt respectively, which he uses for special moves. It should be noted that Claudius is weighted down quite a bit by his armor and weapons, with the long trident on his back making quick escapes quite a difficulty. His chest is also very exposed, meaning he must keep it guarded primarily with his heavily armored right arm. His stance is turned slightly to the left, arms up to protect his chest and to deliver punches and grapple.
Special Abilities:
Trident Stab: Claudius lunges forward with his Trident and spears his opponent in the stomach, and then swings them overhead with his trident
Trident Trip: Claudius swings his Trident at the opponent's feet to trip them
Sword Slash: Claudius runs forward and slashes a few times with his sword, however, he is vulnerable to attack in this state.
Smack: Claudius smacks his opponent across the face with his armored arm, disorienting them.
Fatality: With the Fishes: Claudius spears his opponent in both knees, forcing them to the ground. As they are on their knees, Claudius gives them a thumbs down and quickly delivers two slashes with his sword to the opponent's left and right sides, finishing by stabbing his trident into the middle piece of the body and ripping it out by swinging it over head and behind him, smashing the head onto the ground. The fatality is supposed to mirror filleting a fish, a reference to the fact that Claudius' retiarius class is based off a spear fisherman.
Personality: Claudius is a savage man single mindedly fixated on his goal of taking revenge on his former master. He speaks only in short, to the point lines, and both in and out of battle displays great anger and a short temper. This can be his downfall at times, as he may rush into situations without thinking first. In battle, he remains a violent person, but is generally more focused, a result of years of fighting in the arena.
Backstory: Claudius was born in a peasant village in Outworld, one that had a habit of rebellion, well, one rebellion before that was put down by Shao Kahn's armies. In the raid of his village, the young Claudius was taken by the soldiers to become one of Shao Kahn's slaves. The boy was violent and aggressive from day one, not suited to be a house servant and too disobedient to be a laborer. Normally one like him would simply be killed, but the Emperor had other plans for this savage child. He outfitted him in warrior's apparel and sent him to fight wild beasts and prisoners for his amusement in the Arena. Claudius did well, killing every opponent he faced, never once showing mercy. The boy did so well that by the time he had achieved manhood, a feat no one had expected when the sent him to face the vicious animals in his first fight, he was granted his freedom. Returning to the ruins of his childhood home, Claudius was filled with rage towards the emperor, and vowed to kill him with his own hands. From that moment on, Claudius became a wandering warrior, participating in small games in remote villages and fighting anyone who challenged him on his travels through Outword. His only goal to become strong enough to challenge Kahn and slay him. That was when he found out about the Mortal Kombat tournament, and entered into it to achieve the goal he had so long desired.
Motivation: Claudius wants only to kill Shao Kahn, he seeks no other goal and does not care about the fate of anyone or anything else.
Homeworld: Outworld
Appearance:
Fighting Style: Pankration - Pankration is the native martial arts style of the Greco-Roman world. It is a fusion of Greek Boxing and Wrestling, adding in techniques like kicks and chokes. As such, Claudius is very heavy in delivering punches and take downs, but is also skilled in the distinctive kick to the stomach found in pankration, the gastrizein. Claudius is also equipped with a trident and short sword he keeps on his back and belt respectively, which he uses for special moves. It should be noted that Claudius is weighted down quite a bit by his armor and weapons, with the long trident on his back making quick escapes quite a difficulty. His chest is also very exposed, meaning he must keep it guarded primarily with his heavily armored right arm. His stance is turned slightly to the left, arms up to protect his chest and to deliver punches and grapple.
Special Abilities:
Trident Stab: Claudius lunges forward with his Trident and spears his opponent in the stomach, and then swings them overhead with his trident
Trident Trip: Claudius swings his Trident at the opponent's feet to trip them
Sword Slash: Claudius runs forward and slashes a few times with his sword, however, he is vulnerable to attack in this state.
Smack: Claudius smacks his opponent across the face with his armored arm, disorienting them.
Fatality: With the Fishes: Claudius spears his opponent in both knees, forcing them to the ground. As they are on their knees, Claudius gives them a thumbs down and quickly delivers two slashes with his sword to the opponent's left and right sides, finishing by stabbing his trident into the middle piece of the body and ripping it out by swinging it over head and behind him, smashing the head onto the ground. The fatality is supposed to mirror filleting a fish, a reference to the fact that Claudius' retiarius class is based off a spear fisherman.
Personality: Claudius is a savage man single mindedly fixated on his goal of taking revenge on his former master. He speaks only in short, to the point lines, and both in and out of battle displays great anger and a short temper. This can be his downfall at times, as he may rush into situations without thinking first. In battle, he remains a violent person, but is generally more focused, a result of years of fighting in the arena.
Backstory: Claudius was born in a peasant village in Outworld, one that had a habit of rebellion, well, one rebellion before that was put down by Shao Kahn's armies. In the raid of his village, the young Claudius was taken by the soldiers to become one of Shao Kahn's slaves. The boy was violent and aggressive from day one, not suited to be a house servant and too disobedient to be a laborer. Normally one like him would simply be killed, but the Emperor had other plans for this savage child. He outfitted him in warrior's apparel and sent him to fight wild beasts and prisoners for his amusement in the Arena. Claudius did well, killing every opponent he faced, never once showing mercy. The boy did so well that by the time he had achieved manhood, a feat no one had expected when the sent him to face the vicious animals in his first fight, he was granted his freedom. Returning to the ruins of his childhood home, Claudius was filled with rage towards the emperor, and vowed to kill him with his own hands. From that moment on, Claudius became a wandering warrior, participating in small games in remote villages and fighting anyone who challenged him on his travels through Outword. His only goal to become strong enough to challenge Kahn and slay him. That was when he found out about the Mortal Kombat tournament, and entered into it to achieve the goal he had so long desired.
Motivation: Claudius wants only to kill Shao Kahn, he seeks no other goal and does not care about the fate of anyone or anything else.