VRRRRAAAAMMMMM!!! Mario's very own Lightsaber hums to life. He is a Jedi Master too! That explains all his high jumping ability, deft fighting skills, and way with the ladies! Vader offers an alliance. "If only you knew the power of the Dark Side," growled Vader.
"Mama Mia! I'll never join you!" cries out Mario. What a guy! He never forgets his mama.
Being one of the rare Goombas who thinks many steps ahead, backup has already been prepared for just such an occasion.