Kitana

Kitana is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat franchise, debuting in Mortal Kombat II (1993). She is the princess of Edenia and a love interest for series protagonist Liu Kang. Initially, she is portrayed as Shao Kahn's adopted daughter and personal assassin, but later discovers that her true father was King Jerrod of Edenia, murdered by Shao Kahn. Kitana wields steel fans as her primary weapon and evolves into a righteous warrior throughout the series. She shares a complex rivalry with her evil clone/twin sister, Mileena. Kitana has undergone several timeline alterations in the Mortal Kombat series, including becoming a revenant and appearing as Mileena's sister in a new timeline. In different storylines, Kitana has served as queen of Edenia, empress of Outworld, and even ruler of the Netherrealm. Her character evolves from a manipulated assassin to a kind, brave, and loyal warrior, dedicated to protecting her home and allies. She has also appeared in various media outside of the games, such as films and comics, and is one of the most iconic and popular characters in the Mortal Kombat franchise.