Heir to Outworld’s Throne
Born mere seconds ahead of her twin sister, Mileena is the rightful heir to Outworld’s throne. But even so, there are those who distrust Mileena’s impulsiveness. They whisper that Kitana, with her steadier hand, should replace Mileena as heir to the throne.
As Mileena fights for legitimacy, she hides a horrible secret: she is infected with the dreaded and lethal Tarkat disease. Were her affliction found out, Mileena would be forced into battle to save her throne.

Though worried about how the public might react, I met with Baraka to discuss his Tarkatans.
Speaking from his heart, he moved me. I agreed to visit his colony and see how his people lived.
The conditions were atrocious.
This was one of my mother’s few mistakes. Like all Outworlders, she treated Tarkatans with scorn. What they deserved from us was compassion.
And the only way to get it for them was to reveal my affliction, to show all my subjects that even an empress could get Tarkat.
The scandal my revelation caused was intense. But with the help of Kitana and Tanya, I emerged from it a stronger empress than ever.
My honesty, empathy, and resolve won over my remaining doubters. There is no longer any question that I am fit to lead the Empire.