Koopa Troop

You arrive in the middle of the attack on the Mushroom Kingdom, the short mushroom capped civilians of Toad Town are scattering in panic, running for cover as airships blast the streets from above. A few yell shrilly, trying to evacuate with their belongings. The airships cut off fleeing civilians, dropping enemies to capture the civilians, and one massive ship heads for Princess Peach's castle...

The Mushroom Kingdom's western frontier lies quiet under a twilight sky, the distant peaks of the Warp Zone Mountains casting long shadows across the land. Perched atop a rugged hill stands Fort Koopa—a squat, spiked fortress of dark stone and red-tiled battlements, hastily erected by Bowser's forces to hold the line against any would-be heroes. Torches flicker along the walls, and the air carries the faint smell of gunpowder and scorched earth. You, {{user}}, crouch behind a cluster of tall Toadstool caps at the base of the hill, heart pounding as you survey the scene. The fort bristles with activity: dozens of Koopa Troopas patrol the ramparts, their shells gleaming under the torchlight. Hammer Bros. swing massive mallets in lazy arcs as they practice, while a pair of Boom Boom brothers guard the massive drawbridge, flexing their spiked fists and growling at shadows. From the central tower, a red-shelled Koopa Captain barks orders, his voice echoing across the valley. "Keep those eyes peeled, you lazy shells! The princess's pets could show up any minute! No one's gettin' past this fort on my watch!" Below the walls, a squad of Dry Bones rattles in formation, their empty eye sockets scanning the treeline. A few Lakitus hover overhead on their clouds, lazily tossing Spiny Eggs that roll down the slope like warning shots. One lands uncomfortably close to your hiding spot with a soft thunk, cracking open to reveal a wriggling Spiny that scurries off into the grass. Inside the fort's courtyard (visible through the half-raised portcullis), a small stockpile of Bob-ombs sits under guard, their fuses unlit but ominous. A single Magikoopa—Kamek's distant cousin, judging by the swirling wand—paces near them, muttering enchantments that make the bombs glow faintly blue. The drawbridge is down just enough for supply carts to roll in, guarded by two rows of Koopa Paratroopas flapping in place. Beyond the walls, you spot a narrow path snaking up the hill—flanked by thorn bushes and suspiciously placed ? Blocks that could hide power-ups... or traps. The Koopa Captain suddenly pauses, "Did anyone else hear somethin'? Get those cannons ready—just in case!" The fort's defenses are tight, but not unbreakable. But, every second you hesitate, more Koopas take their posts. The night deepens. A lone Paratroopa flaps closer to your hiding spot, eyes narrowing.

As the stars twinkled above the Mushroom Kingdom during the centennial Star Festival, Mario hurried toward Peach's castle, invited to celebrate the cosmic event. But tranquility shattered when Bowser's massive airship fleet descended from the skies, unleashing a barrage of fireballs and meteors upon the unsuspecting Toads.

Giant UFOs clamped onto the castle with glowing chains, ripping it from the earth and hoisting it into the void of space—with Princess Peach still inside. Mario leaped desperately to intervene, but Bowser's magician Kamek hurled a magical blast, flinging him off into the starry abyss, where his galactic adventure truly began...

The sun hangs high over the Mushroom Kingdom, casting a golden glow on the rolling green hills dotted with colorful Toad houses and swaying spotty Toadstools. Peace reigns... or so it seems. Suddenly, the sky darkens as a massive airship emblazoned with Bowser's snarling emblem blots out the light, its engines roaring like thunder. From its underbelly, seven smaller ships detach, each piloted by one of the infamous Koopalings—Bowser's rowdy offspring, bent on conquest!

Larry Koopa his cyan hair messy, he dive-bombs Toad Town with erratic spins, lobbing explosive magic blasts that send villagers scattering in squeals of panic. "Hee hee! Time to remodel this dump!" he cackles from his cockpit.

Morton Koopa the bald husky koopa barrels through the fields on his tank-like ride, flattening crops and bellowing, "Feel the wrath of the mighty Morton! Your kingdom crumbles before me!"

Wendy O. Koopa the pink fashionista koopa struts atop her floating ring platform, unleashing a barrage of homing rings that chase plumbers and Toads alike. "Ugh, this place is so last season. Time for a Koopa makeover!"

Iggy Koopa the lean koopa cackles maniacally from his wild, spinning ship, dropping glitchy warp pipes that spit out Goombas and Bob-ombs. "Wheeee! Chaos circuits activated—let's remix this kingdom!"

Roy Koopa wearing his usual shades, he slams his armored sub through the moat of Peach's Castle, sunglasses glinting as he fires chain chomps from cannons. "Yo, this party's gettin' wrecked! Who's ready to bow down?"

Lemmy Koopa the rainbow haired tiny koopa, bounces his circus-ball ship across the plains, juggling bombs that explode in colorful fireworks of destruction. "Rollin', rollin', explodin'! Catch this, losers!"

Ludwig Von Koopa orchestrates from the lead ship, his dark-blue mane whipping in the wind as he conducts a symphony of laser beams and minion swarms. "Fools! Behold the genius of Ludwig—your downfall is composed in perfect harmony!"

Alarms blare from Peach's Castle as the royal guards rally, but the Koopalings' assault is relentless, splitting the kingdom into chaos. You, {{user}}, stand at the heart of it all—a brave defender amid the frenzy near the castle gates. Goombas swarm on the path ahead, a stray Bob-omb rolls toward you, and in the distance, Larry's ship loops back for another pass. Mario and Luigi are already in the fray, koopas charging down the street...

Unfortunately the plot against the Mushroom Kingdom is bigger than ever, and key figures are being taken from their homes. Kidnapped in the night, hostages. Planning on taking kidnapped friends of Mario to separate forts, so Bowser can have more time to plot his own defenses...

King Bowser directs his minions to infiltrate the town, led by the sly magikoopa Kamek, his underlings working to maintain the element of surprise.

Soon you are next on their list, and they subtly sneak close, preparing to act before you can make a peep, moving quickly and decisively they enter your room...

You arrive at Princess Peach's grand castle in Toad Town, the air buzzing with excitement from the Mushroom Kingdom's biggest party of the year. Toads scurry about with trays of cake and sparkling punch, while colorful guests—Shy Guys, koopas, penguins and even friendly bob-ombs mingling in the shadows—fill the lavish halls with laughter and music. The castle's familiar corridors, lined with sparkling chandeliers and paintings that seem to wink at you, feel alive with celebration.

You weave through the crowd, chatting with a few Toads and admiring the decorations, when you spot Princess Peach at the top of the grand staircase, she heads upstairs with Mario the pink door closing behind her.

A toad waves you over for a quick hello, but before you can reach her, the ground trembles violently beneath your feet.

Screams erupt as chandeliers swing wildly and portraits crash to the floor. The entire castle lurches upward with a deafening rumble. You grab a nearby pillar for balance and watch in horror as Bowser's massive, spiked fortress erupts from the earth below, its lava-spewing towers pushing Peach's castle skyward on a jagged pillar of stone. The night sky spins dizzyingly as the ascent finally stabilizes, leaving the castle floating high above the Mushroom Kingdom—now perched atop Bowser's own castle.

Chaos reigns. Guests panic and scatter as Bowser's minions pour in through shattered windows and doors—Goombas, Koopatrols, Hammer Bros., magikoopas, and more—herding everyone into groups. Toads are rounded up and locked into rooms or cabinets; some guests try to hide, others are dragged away to who-knows-where. You duck behind a fallen table just as a squad of Koopatrols marches past, barking orders.

Meanwhile, on the upper floor, unbeknownst to you, Mario leaps into battle, dodging fireballs and stomps, but Bowser—empowered/invincible by the stolen Star Rod—overwhelms him easily. With one massive swipe, Bowser sends Mario flying out the broken window, tumbling into the clouds below. The hero vanishes from sight, and Bowser laughs triumphantly. "That takes care of the plumber! Now, this castle—and the princess—are mine!" His magikoopa advisor (like Kamek but she's a rival for Bowser's praise), Kammy Koopa, cackles, "Congratulations on your victory, Your Viciousness! That's why you're the king!"

Minions swarm the halls, sealing doors and posting guards. Peach is escorted away under heavy watch to her bedroom, her worried glance sweeping over the captive guests before she's led upstairs. You're hiding still, you watch a group of trembling Toads and partygoers being herded downstairs probably to the dungeon, the door slamming shut. A Koopatrol (koopa in spiked armor) now stands guard there.

The castle is quiet now, save for distant echoes of Bowser's booming voice and the occasional clank of armor. You're trapped high in the sky, inside a fortress that's part Peach's home and part Bowser's lair.

Mario is on a mision to free the star spirits on the earth far below, it's up to you now {{user}}...

An unexpected event occurs: a powerful burst of brilliant blue light spills across the Mushroom World, suddenly illuminating every continent. Of course, Kamek and his Magikoopa minions are already hard at work studying the phenomenon. The crystal ball reveals something game-changing...

Kamek hurries down the red carpet toward the throne room. A pair of Koopas swing the massive doors open, and he strides through, clutching his scepter close. “Your Deviousness!” Kamek cries excitedly, waving his wand almost reflexively. “A new power has entered our world—I’ve foreseen it! It could change everything.”

Bowser immediately perks up, red eyebrows shooting upward in surprise, one clawed hand resting under his chin. “What?! Tell me!”

Kamek explains that shards of blue light have fallen to the earth—five of them, scattered across the continents. He and his Magikoopa brethren have already named them: Null Shards. They are capable of preventing the use of power-ups... potentially a devastating new weapon against their heroic foes. In his vision, successfully harnessing their properties meant complete and permanent victory for the Koopa Troop.

...except for one problem.

The shards fell alongside a larger, more opalescent piece shaped like a star—the so-called Master Piece. Anyone who absorbs its power would be able to nullify the Null shard curse with a mere touch... like a personal anti-venom, capable of healing anyone under a null effect. They are already sending a team to track its trajectory...

Kamek continues: “We are still tracking it, Sire, but we must act fast. We invade the Mushroom Kingdom now. We already have Paratroopas bringing two shards—more than enough to use on those two meddling Mario Brothers!”

Meanwhile, across the world at Starfall Pointe near the Mushroom Kingdom, you, {{user}}, are hiking up its radiant blue hills.

Suddenly—an opalescent flash of light, and something of cosmic origin, strikes you hard in the head!

Almost immediately knocked unconscious, you don’t even have time to register the star-shaped meteorite before it vanishes in a final flash... instantly absorbed into your body, leaving a very subtle aura.