Kurtis Stryker (Earth-430)

Kurtis Stryker, a street tough SWAT officer from Metro City, alongside his partner Kabal, were chosen by Raiden himself to help aid Earthrealm against the evil emperor Shao Kahn and Shadaloo. Later becoming a vigilante to strike the Mad Gear Gang, Stryker still wonders why he was chosen by the Thunder God to be one of Earth's warriors.

Early Life
Kurtis Stryker and his partner, the former Black Dragon member Kabal, were the leaders of the Riot Control Brigade when Outworld's portal opened over Metro City. He attempted to keep order among the populace in the ensuing chaos, but soon, most of the Human souls were taken by Shao Kahn with the exception of those that belonged to the chosen warriors. To make things worse, Kabal was burned alive by Kintaro, and taken by his former associate Kano. Stryker did not understand why he had been spared until he received a vision from Raiden, instructing him to head west in order to meet with the other chosen warriors and learn about the importance of his survival.