When Raiden, Smoke, and Johnny Cage attempt to sway Princess Kitana to help the Earth warriors, she attacks Smoke and Johnny Cage first, and defeats them both in a two-on-one fight. Smoke joined Raiden's resistance to battle Shao Kahn's forces' invasion of Earthrealm, despite Raiden preventing him from helping Sub-Zero. Smoke was saved from the Lin Kuei cyborgs by Raiden, however, this would eventually cause the younger Sub-Zero to go through the automation process instead. Smoke defeats them both, but is ambushed by Sektor and the Lin Kuei cyborgs. After defeating Kano, Shang Tsung morphs into the elder Sub-Zero, and teams up with Reptile in a two-on-one battle. Smoke attempts to stop them, and is first challenged by Kano. Smoke notices Kano and Shang Tsung, who are in the process of a heavy weapons deal. Smoke defeats Kitana in battle, later heads to the Living Forest, while Sub-Zero heads to the Soul Chamber. They are in the Wastelands of Outworld, and the two Lin Kuei warriors decide to split up. Smoke appears with the younger Sub-Zero to search for the whereabouts of Bi-Han, the original Sub-Zero. It has been Smoke's hope that through the Lin Kuei he will discover his past-and the origin of his power."
His only family is the Lin Kuei, more specifically the younger Sub-Zero, who is like a brother to him. Able to transform into a wisp of smoke, his talent has proved useful on countless missions. Mortal Kombat (2011): "Originating from Prague, Tomas Vrbada was recruited by the Lin Kuei for his impressive ability to escape capture.