Rad Turtle

Initial History
Rad Turtle started as an unnamed background character, frightened by everything and having no discernible confidence. He eventually came in direct contact with one of the universe's heroes, Laura, in Power Pandas #3, after being rescued from a Mouse Destroyer. During his origin in Power Pups #8, Rad Turtle is saved from rubble and a spider by Power Pups leader, Alpha. In his moment of awe of Alpha's bravery, Rad Turtle stumbles across Wrench's hoverboard, discarded among the rubble of the Power Pandas' battle with Vultron. He sees this as his chance to be like his heroes, and dons a makeshift costume from things he finds in the dumpster. However, after a chance meeting with a masked criminal, his confidence is quickly abandoned, and he hides. In shame, he returns to his apartment. There, he finds a new suit (planted there by The Spear, unbeknownst to him). After his friend Gerald is put in danger, he quickly regains his bravery, and fights off a mugger. It was then that Rad Turtle was born, and he officially became acquainted with the Power Pups.

Further History
In Power Pups #10, Rad Turtle has a run-in with the hungry and neglected ROBAT. He turns to Alpha for help, and aids in their investigation. After a battle ensues between the Power Pups and ROBAT, Rad Turtle is put in a compromising situation that makes him an easy target. When ROBAT does not attack, Rad Turtle's curiosity is piqued. He defends ROBAT from the Power Pups' assault, and breaks ties with his former heroes. His confidence becomes rooted, and he decides to travel with ROBAT to pick up the trail of their mysterious puppet master, The Spear.