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Ripper Wonton is an experienced, fair, and rigid quokka adjutant candidate whom Donut favors but Quasar rejects.
Ripper is a fuzzy bear-like quokka who hosts Danger Zone with Ripper Wonton. Carl, Donut, and Hekla previously appeared on his show during the assassination of Manassa by the Skull Empire.
Odette describes him as an experienced interviewer, media professional, and firm but fair judge who has served as an adjutant several times. His rigidity and short legs can make it difficult for him to keep pace in intense battles.
Donut chooses him immediately because she knows and likes him. Carl pauses when Quasar gives a vigorous negative signal, and ultimately rejects Ripper in favor of Baroness Victory.
A compact, fuzzy quokka host in broadcast attire, smiling from an adjutant candidate window.
Ripper is the familiar and publicly appealing candidate whose unexplained downside is clear to Quasar but not the crawlers.
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