Rayden Quotes in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)

[first lines]

Rayden: [narrating] Mortal Kombat is not about death, but rather the preservation of life. Liu Kang and a few chosen fighters from the Earth realm defeated Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung. According to the rules of Mortal Kombat, their victory preserved the safety of the Earth for one more generation. Our chosen ones were returned to Liu Kang's home on Earth, only to enjoy a brief period of peace... for someone from Outworld has a different point of view.

Liu Kang: Rayden, you cannot die.

Rayden: I am proud to die... a mortal.

[Shao-Kahn has Sonya in a headlock]

Rayden: Kahn, you hide behind a human?

Shao Kahn: Why not, Lord Rayden? You've hidden behind them your entire pathetic life!

Rayden: Years ago, my father had agreed that his heir to the family throne must be strong enough to kill his own brother in battle if necessary. I beat my brother, but I could not kill him. Only one thing is certain; Khan must die.

Liu Kang: This time, you're going to kill him.

Rayden: I could not then, I cannot now.

Liu Kang: So, what do we do?

Rayden: You will do your best! It is all that can be expected. I will pray for you all.

[Rayden is trying to open a portal to Outworld]

Rayden: My powers are leaving me.

Jax: [to Sonya] Who does this dude think he is? Moses parting the Red Sea?

Shao Kahn: You should have killed me... when you had the chance... brother.

Rayden: My brother died a long time ago. His heart, anyway.

Rayden: [noticing Jax's enhancements] What's the deal with your arms?

Jax: I've known you one minute and you dissin' me already?

Rayden: I mean no disrespect. You have real skills. Those arms aren't your strength, they're your weakness.

Jax: Show's what you know, these things right here, state of the art.

Rayden: Faith in yourself is all you need,

[to the others]

Rayden: and I say that to all of you.