Ludwig von Koopa, or simply Ludwig, is one of the Koopalings, a clan of seven siblings that serve under Bowser as his elite generals. Ludwig himself is the oldest of his siblings, and acts as their de facto leader.

"Gwehehehe! My new anti-Mario weapon! Ludwig’s Megabad Super Battleship of Dooooooooooom! But its friends call it the Super Ludship! What do you think? Isn’t it FIERCE?"