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[[Image:Koopinator.PNG|frame|right|'''The Koopinator'''.]]
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{{quote|You. Finally, I get a piece of you. Finally, we'll see who's truly stronger.|The Koopinator|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}
{{quote|You. Finally, I get a piece of you. Finally, we'll see who's truly stronger.|The Koopinator|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}


'''The Koopinator''', also known as the '''Razor Blade Brigadier''', is a [[Dark Koopatrol]] that fights in the [[Glitz Pit]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. He was impressed as [[Mario]] climbed the ranks in the Glitz Pit and couldn't wait to battle him. He has a sense of honor and adheres to a strict training regime, probably based on the ancient Japanese samurai warriors. If beaten he will hold a huge grudge against Mario, vowing to one day defeat him.
'''The Koopinator''', also known as the '''Razor Blade Brigadier''', is a character from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. He is actually a [[Dark Koopatrol]] who joined the fighting roster of the [[Glitzpit]] under the aforementioned alias. He is the highest ranked member of the arena's major-league and only surpassed by the champion [[Rawk Hawk]] himself. His name is likely a reference to the [[:wikipedia:Terminator (character)|Terminator]] from the multimedia franchise of the same name. Another [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] allusion to the Terminator is the [[Plumbinator]], a [[robo suit]] from ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''.


The Koopinator is ranked first in the Glitz Pit, before Mario beats him. Afterwards, he drops to second, but he may drop to third if [[Chomp Country]] beat him. It is unknown why Chomp Country are able to beat him after Mario does, but not before - maybe his defeat to Mario lowers his confidence, thus making it easier for the [[Red Chomp]]s to defeat him.
==History==
[[Mario]] encounters the Koopinator when he travels to [[Glitzville]] in search of the [[Gold Star]] in [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door#Chapter 3: Of Glitz and Glory|chapter three]]. When entering the arena of the Glitz Pit for the first time, Mario and his partners witness an official match between the Koopinator and Rawk Hawk. Rawk Hawk however manages to defeat the Dark Koopatrol without much effort, thereby defending his rank. The fight plays a keyrole in inspiring Mario to become a contract fighter, because the Gold Star is introduced in that scene.


== Stats ==
The player re-encounters the Koopinator after defeating the [[Armored Harriers]] and joining the major-league. He can be found in the major-league locker room and will sometimes give advice or other, less-useful remarks. After the player manages to rise Mario's rank to #2, the Koopinator can be fought in an official fight. If Mario defeats him while obeying [[Grubba]]'s instructions, he will become the top-fighter of the major-league and get the chance to fight Rawk Hawk.
*'''HP:''' 25
 
*'''Attack:''' 5
The Koopinator can also be re-fought after chapter three, if the player decides to join the Glitz Pit fighters again and reclaim the title of the champion. Other Dark Koopatrols appear in the [[Pit of 100 Trials (Rogueport)|Pit of 100 Trials]], but they are not related to the Koopinator.
*'''Defense:''' 2
 
*'''Location:''' [[Glitzville]]
==Physical Appearance==
*'''Tattle Log:''' A member of the elite forces of the Koopa clan. Its pair of red eyes is its most charming feature. After charging its attacks, it deals devastating blows, so watch yourself!
Like a regular Koopatrol, the Koopinator looks like a [[Koopa Troopa]] equipped with heavy gear. Most parts of his body are covered by metal, with only his arms and his lower jaw showing a regular Koopa's orange tone. To round off his full-body protection, he wears a darkpurple shell featuring pointy spikes. The Koopinator has also signal red glowing eyes, which are his "most charming features", as written in the [[Tattle Log]].  
*'''Tattle:''' That's a Dark Koopatrol. These guys just totally ooze toughness, don'tcha think? After it charges up power, its next attack will be devastating. Try to survive it. It's almost like those red eyes are there to warn you just how tough it is... Or maybe it just doesn't get much sleep...
 
==Personality==
The Koopinator seems to follow a stern warrior code, implied by many remarks he makes throughout chapter three. He also adheres to a strict training regime, probably based on the code of ancient Japanese samurai warriors. He often speeks calmly and with a degree of honour, and he also seems to meditate before important battles, as shown before his fight against Mario. After Mario defeats him, he reacts angered and vows to avenge his defeat and reclaim his rank. Despite these words, he drops to rank #3 after his defeat, probably because it lowered his self-confidence.


==Field Tattle==
==Field Tattle==
*'''Tattle:''' "That's the Koopinator.  He definitely looks tough. When we fight against him, it'd be a good idea to have a strategy from the get-go."
*'''Tattle:''' "That's the Koopinator.  He definitely looks tough. When we fight against him, it'd be a good idea to have a strategy from the get-go."


== Trivia ==
*The Koopinator's name is a reference to the [[:wikipedia:Terminator (character)|Terminator]] from the multimedia franchise of the same name.  Another [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]] allusion to the Terminator is the [[Plumbinator]], a [[robo suit]] from ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''. 
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Revision as of 18:50, October 24, 2009

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“You. Finally, I get a piece of you. Finally, we'll see who's truly stronger.”
The Koopinator, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

The Koopinator, also known as the Razor Blade Brigadier, is a character from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. He is actually a Dark Koopatrol who joined the fighting roster of the Glitzpit under the aforementioned alias. He is the highest ranked member of the arena's major-league and only surpassed by the champion Rawk Hawk himself. His name is likely a reference to the Terminator from the multimedia franchise of the same name. Another Mario series allusion to the Terminator is the Plumbinator, a robo suit from The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!.

History

Mario encounters the Koopinator when he travels to Glitzville in search of the Gold Star in chapter three. When entering the arena of the Glitz Pit for the first time, Mario and his partners witness an official match between the Koopinator and Rawk Hawk. Rawk Hawk however manages to defeat the Dark Koopatrol without much effort, thereby defending his rank. The fight plays a keyrole in inspiring Mario to become a contract fighter, because the Gold Star is introduced in that scene.

The player re-encounters the Koopinator after defeating the Armored Harriers and joining the major-league. He can be found in the major-league locker room and will sometimes give advice or other, less-useful remarks. After the player manages to rise Mario's rank to #2, the Koopinator can be fought in an official fight. If Mario defeats him while obeying Grubba's instructions, he will become the top-fighter of the major-league and get the chance to fight Rawk Hawk.

The Koopinator can also be re-fought after chapter three, if the player decides to join the Glitz Pit fighters again and reclaim the title of the champion. Other Dark Koopatrols appear in the Pit of 100 Trials, but they are not related to the Koopinator.

Physical Appearance

Like a regular Koopatrol, the Koopinator looks like a Koopa Troopa equipped with heavy gear. Most parts of his body are covered by metal, with only his arms and his lower jaw showing a regular Koopa's orange tone. To round off his full-body protection, he wears a darkpurple shell featuring pointy spikes. The Koopinator has also signal red glowing eyes, which are his "most charming features", as written in the Tattle Log.

Personality

The Koopinator seems to follow a stern warrior code, implied by many remarks he makes throughout chapter three. He also adheres to a strict training regime, probably based on the code of ancient Japanese samurai warriors. He often speeks calmly and with a degree of honour, and he also seems to meditate before important battles, as shown before his fight against Mario. After Mario defeats him, he reacts angered and vows to avenge his defeat and reclaim his rank. Despite these words, he drops to rank #3 after his defeat, probably because it lowered his self-confidence.

Field Tattle

  • Tattle: "That's the Koopinator. He definitely looks tough. When we fight against him, it'd be a good idea to have a strategy from the get-go."


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