mortal kombat: conquest (stylized on-screen as mortal kombat: konquest) is an american martial arts television series based on the "mortal kombat" fighting game series, which aired for one season, from 1998 to 1999. set prior to the events of the first game, the series follows the original kung lao (paolo montalbán) as he protects earthrealm with the help of warriors siro (daniel bernhardt) and taja (kristanna loken).