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|fullname = Ermac
|alias = Error Macro <small>(by [[Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat)|Johnny Cage]])</small>
|origin = '''Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3'''
|occupation = Servant of Shao Kahn<br>
Minion of Shang Tsung (both formerly in the 1st timeline)<br>
Bodyguard of Kotal Kahn (2nd timeline)<br>
Warrior<br>
Outworld resident
|skills = {{Scroll box|Hand-to-hand combat proficiency<br>
Powerful psychic abilities<br>
Telekinesis<br>
Teleportation<br>
Sorcery<br>
Choy Lay Fut fighting style <br>
Hua Chuan<br>
Skilled fighter with his Ono Axe<br>
Loyalty}}
|hobby = Fighting strong opponents.<br>
Serving the currently alive ruler of Outworld.
|goals = {{Scroll box|'''Original Timeline:'''<br>
Aid Shao Kahn by any means possible <small>(formerly)</small>.<br>
Make up for his past sins.<br>
Aid in the defeat of Onaga <small>(succeeded)</small>.<br>
Prevent Armageddon <small>(failed)</small>.<br>
'''Second Timeline:'''<br>
Aid Mileena by any means possible <small>(formerly)</small>.<br>
Aid [[Kotal Kahn]] by any means possible.}}
|family = Shao Kahn <small>(creator/"father")</small><br>
Mileena <small>(fellow creation/"sibling")</small><br>
Skarlet <small>(fellow creation/"sibling")</small>
|friends = {{Scroll box|'''Original Timeline:'''
*[[Liu Kang (1st Timeline)|Liu Kang]] 
*[[Kung Lao (Mortal Kombat)|Kung Lao]] 
*[[Kitana (Mortal Kombat)|Kitana]] 
*[[Kurtis Stryker]] 
*[[Sonya Blade (Mortal Kombat)|Sonya Blade]] 
*[[Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat)|Johnny Cage]] 
*[[Sub-Zero]]
*[[Smoke (Mortal Kombat)|Smoke]]
*[[Raiden (Mortal Kombat)|Raiden]] 
*[[Jax Briggs]] 
*[[Kenshi Takahashi (Mortal Kombat)|Kenshi Takahashi]] 
*[[Sindel]]
*[[Ashrah]]
*[[Nightwolf]] 
*[[Li Mei]]
*Forces of Light
*Forces of Darkness <small>(formerly)</small>
'''Second Timeline:'''
*[[Kotal Kahn]]
*[[Reptile]] <small>(best friend and counterpart)</small>
*[[Erron Black]]
*[[Ferra & Torr]]
*Baraka (formerly)
*Sheeva
*Shokans (some)
*Tarkatans (some)
*Outworlders
*Outer World Investigation Agency
*Shao Kahn 
*Shang Tsung 
*Mileena <small>(formerly)</small>
*Reiko <small>(formerly)</small>
*Sektor 
*Cyrax <small>(formerly)</small>
*Sindel
*Kabal
*Havik
*Motaro 
*Quan Chi 
*D'Vorah <small>(formerly)</small>
*King Gorbak 
*Goro 
*Kintaro 
*Noob Saibot
*Jarek
*Saurians
*Black Dragon
*Red Dragon
*Bo' Rai Cho <small>(in Bo' Rai Cho's MKX ending; formerly)</small>
*Tanya <small>(in her and Bo' Rai Cho's MKX ending; formerly)</small>
*Rain <small>(in Bo' Rai Cho's MKX ending; formerly)</small>
*Brotherhood of Shadow
*Triborg
*Daegon 
*Mavado
*Tremor
*Kano 
*Shinnok}}
|enemies = {{Scroll box|'''Original Timeline:'''
*Shao Kahn
*Shang Tsung
*Quan Chi
*Onaga
*Tanya
*Mileena
*Rain
*Kabal
*Kano
*[[Ashrah]] <small>(formerly)</small><br>
*[[w:c:antagonists:Smoke (Mortal Kombat)|Smoke]] <small>(formerly)</small><br>
'''Second Timeline:'''
*Raiden
*[[Liu Kang (2nd and 3rd Timelines)|Liu Kang]]
*[[Kurtis Stryker]]
*[[Sub-Zero]] 
*[[Jax Briggs]] 
*[[Sonya Blade (Mortal Kombat)|Sonya Blade]]
*[[Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat)|Johnny Cage]] 
*[[Kung Lao]] 
*[[Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)|Scorpion]]
*[[Jerrod]] 
*Sindel <small>(formerly)</small>
*Mileena
*Reiko
*D'Vorah
*Baraka 
*[[Kabal]] 
*[[Nightwolf]]
*[[Jacqui Briggs]]
*[[Cassie Cage]]
*[[Kung Jin]]
*Tanya
*Rain
*King Gorbak <small>(formerly)</small>
*Chaosrealmers
*Kitana 
*[[Kenshi Takahashi (Mortal Kombat)|Kenshi Takahashi]]
*[[Takeda Takahashi]]
*Tarkatans <small>(some)</small>
*Shokans <small>(some)</small>
*Netherrealm Demons
*Revenants
*Dark Raiden<br>
'''New Era:'''<br>
*Quan Chi
*General Shao
*Shang Tsung
*Sub-Zero
*Havik}}
|type of hero = On & Off Golem Ninja}}
{{Quote|We are many; you are but one.|Ermac.}}

'''Ermac''' is a fusion of the souls of dead Outworld warriors and an anti-hero from the ''Mortal Kombat'' series of fighting games. While they were originally created as a living weapon by Shao Kahn, in the original timeline, Ermac would later choose to change his ways. In the rebooted timeline, he remains an antagonist, but later chooses to align with [[Kotal Kahn]], in the third timeline (New Era), [[community:c:antagonists:Ermac_(Mortal_Kombat)|he initially acts as a villain]], before changing his ways. 

He is voiced by {{W|Jamieson Price}} in ''Mortal Kombat X'' and ''1''.  

==History==
===Creation===
Ermac was created by Shao Kahn by fusing together the souls of fallen warriors from Outworld. At some point as seen in ''Mortal Kombat: Deception''<nowiki/>'s Konquest mode, he met [[Shujinko]] while in the Netherrealm (most likely on a mission from Shao Kahn there) and was attacked by [[Ashrah]], who believed that he was a demon.

===Turn to the Good Side===
[[File:Ermac.gif|thumb|left|Ermac under Shao Kahn's service]]
Ermac fought for Shao Kahn during his invasion of Earthrealm, but after his master's defeat and loss of power, he began wandering Outworld, lost without any instruction. During the rise of the Deadly Alliance, Ermac was found by [[Kenshi Takahashi (Mortal Kombat)|Kenshi]], the blind swordsman who freed him from the control of Shao Kahn and in gratitude, he taught Kenshi how to use telekinesis. Now free to chose his own path, Ermac decided to become a force for good to make up for the evils of his past.

=== Fighting on the Side of Light===
Soon after this decision, Ermac came across the soul of [[Liu Kang (1st Timeline)|Liu Kang]], who understood his suffering. The monk needed a new ally and someone to assist him in freeing [[Jax Briggs (1st Timeline)|Jax Briggs]], [[Johnny Cage (1st Timeline)|Johnny Cage]], [[Kitana (1st Timeline)|Kitana]], [[Sonya Blade (Mortal Kombat)|Sonya Blade]], and [[Kung Lao (1st Timeline)|Kung Lao]] from the control of Onaga. Ermac was eager to do so, since this was an excellent opportunity to make up for some of his past evils. After finding them, the soul fusion battled Liu Kang's enslaved friends while Kang freed them and eventually they succeeded in freeing them all.

In his non-canon Mortal Kombat: Armageddon ending, after defeating Blaze, Ermac was split into the many warrior souls that comprised him, each with a physical body. But each was connected psychically so in essence, Ermac had been transformed from one warrior into an army.

===''Mortal Kombat (2011)''===
Ermac was introduced by Shang Tsung, the latter mentioned that he was created from hundreds of souls, Ermac was put against Liu Kang but he was defeated.

When [[Sub-Zero]], Jax and Sonya were in the Soul Chamber, they encountered Ermac. Jax tried to punch him but with the power of his telekinesis, Ermac both stopped and blewed both of the major's arms off, nearly killing him. While Sonya was doing her best to heal Jax, Ermac fought with Sub-Zero and was defeated by him. Ermac reappears again in the second Mortal Kombat tournament, fighting and defeating Johnny Cage.

During the invasion on Earthrealm, Ermac joined the invasion. When [[Kurtis Stryker|Stryker]] tried to help [[Kabal (2nd Timeline)|Kabal]] after being heavily burnt by Kintaro, Ermac used his telekinesis and threw Stryker in the subway, Ermac approached Stryker and fought with him, but he ended up defeated again.

When Cyber Sub-Zero was trying to save the Earthrealm prisoners, Ermac appeared and pushed all the Earthrealm prisoners back so that they would not escape. He confronted Cyber Sub-Zero, however just like their previous fight, Ermac lost and disappeared.

====Ermac's MK 2011 Ending (Not Canon)====
When Ermac defeated Shao Kahn, all the souls that made his being struggled for his body, surprisingly only one managed to become the dominant soul, Ermac went to Outworld and found [[Sindel]] and Kitana, upon seeing them he revealed to be [[Jerrod|King Jerrod]], the king decided to serve Sindel and all the Edenian people.

===''Mortal Kombat X''===
Ermac returns as an antagonist in ''Mortal Kombat X'' after the death of Shao Kahn he decided to serve Mileena, when D'Vorah revealed the truth about her, he betrayed the former empress and joined forces with Kotal Kahn.

He later fought with [[Takeda Takahashi|Takeda]] but was defeated after Kotal Kahn declared war against Earthrealm he attacked [[Jacqui Briggs|Jacqui]] but the girl managed to overcome him and was forced to escape along with the rest of the army back to Outworld.

===''Mortal Kombat 1''===
Ermac was created by [http://antagonists.fandom.com/wiki/Quan_Chi_(3rd_Timeline) Quan Chi] as the product of a soulnado that was activated in Outworld's Living Forest. As such, he is made up of thousands of souls of those who were resting there, including the soul of Emperor Jerrod, the husband of Empress Sindel and the father of [[Mileena]] and Kitana. Ermac battled Liu Kang's allies in the Living Forest and outside Ying Fortress in Earthrealm, where he was defeated by [[Ashrah]], Sub-Zero, and Mileena. With each defeat, the magic that bound Ermac's souls gradually weakened, eventually allowing Jerrod's soul to manifest and take control of the body.

Jerrod reunites with his family and joins his old ally Liu Kang in the battle against Shang Tsung and subsequently his Titan counterpart. Sindel is killed in the conflict, but her soul is collected within Ermac, allowing her to persist. Following Titan Shang Tsung's defeat, Jerrod remained beside the now-Empress Mileena as counsel, although Ermac's Collective would regain control, and was forced to free Quan Chi to heal him. After doing so, the necromancer attempted to put Ermac under his control, but Ermac fought against him, using his soul's unique abilities against their slaver. Ermac was left wandering Outworld to decide their future, and to find a way of reconciling his many souls differing desires. His intro dialogues indicate that while not loyal to Outworld's empire, he would fight against Realm's enemies, such as Shao and his forces, as well as his former master. 

==Powers and Abilities==
Ermac is a master warrior thanks to being a fusion of many warrior souls and fights with powers related to the soul. His most used power is his telekinesis and he also can manipulate soul energy to levitate and fire energy blasts. However Ermac does have one weakness, the Netherrealm, which weakens him the longer he is there since he is a being of magic. It also weakens the bonds that hold the souls composing him together, threatening his existence. As his alternate weapon fighting style, Ermac wields an axe.

==Quotes==
{{Scroll box|{{Quote|The enigmatic Ermac is a being composed of the souls of conquered Outworld warriors. For many years he served at the side of Shao Kahn, but has since freed himself from the emperor's influence. Once a force of evil, he now controls his own destiny.|Ermac's ''Armageddon'' bio.}}
{{Quote|We expect your challenge.|Ermac to Kung Lao}}
{{Quote|We will defend are power source.|Ermac to Sonya Blade}}
{{Quote|We serve Outworld and it's emperor.|Ermac to Scorpion}}
{{Quote|You betray your realm.|Ermac to Mileena}}
{{Quote|You no longer serve the emperor's will.|Ermac to Mileena}}
{{Quote|We fight for Outworld.|Ermac to Jacqui Briggs}}
{{Quote|You underestimate are power.|Ermac after Kung Jin says that he won't be a challenge}}
{{Quote|Tormentor of souls.|Ermac to Shinnok}}
{{Quote|We serve Outworld.|Ermac to Shinnok}}
{{Quote|We serve Outworld's ruler.|Ermac to Kano}}
{{Quote|You betrayed the emperor. Now face his justice.|Ermac to Kano}}
{{Quote|You annoy us Earthrealm fool.|Ermac to Johnny Cage}}
{{Quote|We do not grovel.|Ermac to Liu Kang}}
{{Quote|Retreat or be destroyed.|Ermac to Liu Kang}}
{{Quote|Outworlds bane.|Ermac to Liu Kang}}
{{Quote|We answer to the emperor.|Ermac to D'Vorh}}
{{Quote|You test are loyalties?|Ermac to D'Vorah}}
{{Quote|And who do you serve?|Ermac to D'Vorah}}
{{Quote|We exist to serve the emperor.|Ermac to Quan Chi}}
{{Quote|Die boastful one.|Ermac to Quan Chi}}
{{Quote|It is are nature.|Ermac to Bo' Rai Cho}}
{{Quote|Our creator is a part of us.|Ermac after Scorpion senses Shao Kahn's soul in Ermac's body}}
{{Quote|You will serve the emperor.|Ermac to Sonya Blade}}
{{Quote|Your skills need perfecting.|Ermac during mid fight}}
{{Quote|And whom do you serve?|Ermac after he finds out D'Vroah doesn't serve Kotal Kahn}}
{{Quote|We are the Kahn's enforcers.|Ermac and Ferra/Torr trying to prove who is best and most loyal enforcer}}
{{Quote|His incorrigible daughter.|Ermac to Kitana about Shao Kahn}}
{{Quote|The former empress. You disagree your father's name.|Ermac to Mileena}}
{{Quote|You face ten thousand souls.|Ermac}}
{{Quote|Our creator is a part of us.|Ermac telling Scorpion that Shao Kahn's soul is inside him}}
{{Quote|We sense a warrior's rage.|Ermac to Scorpion}}
{{Quote|Come, feel his presence.|Ermac letting Sub-Zero know that Shao Kahn's soul lives on in him}}
{{Quote|You have much psychic energy.|Ermac to Takeda}}
{{Quote|We house your family's souls.|Ermac to Tanya}}
{{Quote|Then earn our fealty.|Ermac asking for Kotal Kahn to prove he can earn his loyalty}}
{{Quote|For a moment, Jerrod took control. We fixed the damage that allowed him, and re-imposed our collective will, but the damage went further than we thought. Without Quan Chi's aid, the spell which birthed us would fail. All of our souls would die. We freed the sorcerer from captivity, but after healing us, he betrayed us! He schemed to make us his slave once again. Kombat was fierce, yet we persisted, finding strength in the unique abilities of our collective souls. Now, we must decide our future path. Reconciling our desires will be difficult, but reconcile them we must. If not, we will be consumed by civil war. |Ermac's ''Mortal Kombat 1'' ending.}}}}

==Trivia==
*Ermac was actually inspired by a rumour amongst MK fans about a secret red clad ninja character in the original Mortal Kombat that would appear whenever a player overused Scorpion.
*In Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, human Smoke had one of his fatalities.
*Since he is a being comprised of many entities, Ermac refers to himself in plural (i.e. saying "we" instead of "I" and "our" instead of "my").
*In Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks, a Game Over message says to "Ask Ermac For Help", which is meant to act as a hint that he exists as a secret boss at the Warrior Shrine. This also parodies the rumors that he was in the first Mortal Kombat.
*When he is knocked off the Sky Temple in Mortal Kombat Deception and Unchained, Ermac briefly shouts "Suck it!"
*He and Ashrah are the only "good" characters to ever be enemies.
*Ermac is seen in the intro to ''Mortal Kombat Armageddon'', first using a clothesline on Rain. After the fighters began charging up the pyramid, Shang Tsung in the form of Ermac and Nightwolf punched at Sheeva, but she held them off and almost choked them until Kenshi stabbed her in the chest. After Quan Chi defeated Kenshi, Ermac used his telekinetic powers to throw the sorcerer off the pyramid and then changed back into Shang Tsung as he stomped on Kenshi's chest.

==External links==
*[[community:c:hero:Ermac|Ermac]] on the [[w:c:hero|Heroes Wiki]]
*[[community:c:villains:Ermac_(Mortal_Kombat)|Ermac]] on the [[community:c:villains|Villains Wiki]]

*[[community:c:antagonists:Ermac_(Mortal_Kombat)|Ermac]] on the [[w:c:antagonists|Antagonists Wiki]]

*[[w:c:mortalkombat:Ermac|Ermac]] on the [[w:c:mortalkombat|Mortal Kombat Wiki]]

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