From the introduction: Armageddon. The forces of light have failed to stop Shao Khan from achieving ultimate power atop the pyramid. Blaze has been defeated; the forces of Earthrealm, Outworld, and Netherrealm have been slaughtered. Only Raiden and Shao Kahn remain. Before Raiden could be struck down, he used the power of his amulet to send a message to his past self - changing the future.