Paratroopa

> "This is the part where I- [Gets blasted by corn butter]" - Paratroopa
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## Character Bio

Paratroopa is one of many who serve under Bowser's army of koopas, with the wings attached to his back and his red shell and boots, he can soar in the air and do as he pleases. Or at least, he wished he could do that in his lifetime, as throughout this Paratroopa's lifespan, he has been gifted with extraordinairy bad luck which plagued his entire being. While most of the other members of the Koopa Troop were out serving their king, Paratroopa here was mostly in the reserves in case they were really desperate. In that time, he competed in a small show called Clash of the Plushes and assumed a leadership position, which didn't last that long due to the show getting cancelled. Nonetheless he strived to do his very best and hoped to finally turn his luck around.

## Physical Appearance

Paratroopa is an anthropamorphic turtle with yellow scales, black eyes, a pair of wings and a red shell and red boots. Due to his red color scheme, edges aren't exactly a problem for him, it's flying that was his main issue, seeming lacking any ability to properly use his wings. His head, like Koopa Troopas are similar in shape to that of a Yoshi, except the lower tip of their nose appears to be pointed, which would cloesly resemble a beak, which makes sense seeing he is a turtle.

## In His Series

Paratroopa is a common enemy found in the Mario franchise, they're typically rendered as red, however, there are green, blue, and yellow variations in the Mario series. Unlike the green ones, the red Paratroopas have the ability to fly in the air, either up and down, or side to side to block Mario's path. They're quite easy to defeat, simply jumping on their heads makes them lose their wings, and send them down a pit or to the ground. Outside of the mainline games, Paratroopas are seen in spin-off titles, such as Mario Tennis and Mario Kart, however, he only appeared in the latter once, being Mario Kart Double Dash, most other instances he's used as an obstacle or a member of an audience.

## In Plush Survivor

### Plush Survivor I

Placement - 51st

Paratroopa joined the game as the last contestant during the 4th episode, rather than being brought in with the other newbies in that episode, he was simply taken out of a position as a staff member and made to join the Outcasts. In his team, he functioned as a leader along with Enderman, however, he didn't play much of a role to the team, which would lead him to being the first one booted off from the team with a total of 3. Due to Toad rejoining in the first rejoin, Paratroopa remained in the Traptanium Void for the rest of the game, and ultimately earned him last place overall.

### Plush Survivor II

Placement - 1st

Paratroopa was among the 18 veterans selected to join, getting in via the wheel of fortune in Season 1's aftermath. In the first period of the game, he was picked to join the Criminal Crushers thanks to Bowser being the captain. Later on in the season he would start to form a bond with Waddle Dee, since both of them are common minions of their respective kings, Bowser and King Dedede, causing them to become best friends. Later on in Episode 12, he was chosen by Bowser Jr. to join the Friendship Group due to his friendship with Waddle Dee, and together, the team formed an inseperable alliance which would last for the rest of the game. As the game went on, his luck started to improve, he contributed against Ludwig with the rest of the Final 5, had some good luck with Hocus Pocus in the RPG Battle and the Challenge Medley and ultimately made it to the final 2 with Bowser, ultimately winning it all with 63 votes. In the Aftermath, Paratroopa sought out to find out ways to use his money, spending time with the 8 that weren't taken for Zero, once he was at his last few dollars, Waddle Dee used his money to buy him a lottery ticket, which ultimately being a winning one, making him all the money he had just used that night, which ended his character arc, finally achieving his dreams of being lucky.

## Gallery

Paratroopa's Contestant CardParatroopa's IconParatroopa's Plush AppearanceParatroopa's Super Form in 2-33 and 37 (aka Lucky Paratroopa)