Mushroom Universe
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| Mushroom Universe | |
| Greater Location | "All worlds" |
| Current Ruler | Rosalina (overseer) |
| Inhabitants | Humans, Toads, Koopas, etc. |
| First Appearance | Super Mario Bros. |
| Latest Appearance | Super Mario Galaxy |
The Mushroom Universe (also known colloquially by its denizens as the "universe") is the name of the universe Mario lives in. Specifically it is the dimension Mario's home planet Mushroom World is located (as well as his home galaxy, the Grand Finale Galaxy). Rosalina, also from Mushroom World, watches over and protects the entire universe. The Mushroom Universe is one of many dimensions that make up the meta-universe. The name "Mushroom Universe" was mentioned in the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode "Stars in Their Eyes." In the episode, Mario asked "Where in the Mushroom Universe are we?" while being chased by Space Troopas.
According to various sources, such as the cartoon series The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, the Mushroom Universe is a distinct but parallel dimension to the universe of the "Real World" (or Earth) resides in. However, there are rifts in the space-time continuum (often in the form of Warp Pipes) that all people to travel between dimensions.
During the events of Super Mario Galaxy, Bowser and his Koopa Troop attempted to take over the entire Mushroom Universe. Using the power of the last Grand Star, Bowser even started to create his own galaxy in the center of the universe to serve as the foundation of a "great galactic empire." With Princess Peach by his side, Bowser intended to rule over every region of the Mushroom Universe for all of time. Bowser was eventually stopped by Mario, who rescued the Grand Star from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor. However, the instability that resulted from releasing the Grand Star caused the galaxy to collase onto itself, creating a supermassive black hole that threatened to destroy the entire universe. In fact the Mushroom Universe was destroyed, in a fashion. The Lumas were able to prevent the complete annihilation of the universe by flying into the center of the black hole and sacrificing themselves. The Mushroom Universe was indeed destroyed by the black hole, but the sacrifice of the Lumas allowed the Mushroom Universe to be reborn again. The entire universe was broken apart but quickly reconstituted by the Lumas. All galaxies, planets, and indeed all of life was destroyed and reborn. The entire universe was completely remade, very similar to the original but not exactly the same. As Rosalina told Mario at the birth of the new universe: "...And so the cycle of life continues. But the cycle never repeats itself in quite the same way. So...you'll see." After waking up on a new Mushroom World, Mario realized Rosalina's words and proclaimed "Welcome...welcome new galaxy!"
