Big Mac

"Need a hand here, fellows. See that? Warrior got it under control."

— Big Mac, Warrior

Big Mac

Affiliation: Star Fleet Number: 2 Type: Harbour Tug

Big Mac is Captain Star's second tug, who sports a distinctively broad Glaswegian accent. He is used for a variety of tasks around Bigg City Port. Usually, because he is one of the strongest tugs, it means he is supporting heavy loads. Big Mac is based on the tugs of San Francisco waters from the 1920's.

Bio

Big Mac can come across as a rude and stubborn tug, but he has a heart of gold, despite his tendencies to be macho, gruff and tough at times. He is very much willing to set aside his own safety for the sake of others, and usually (but not always) remains level-headed when undergoing a strategy. Big Mac works mainly with his brother Warrior, and the two tugs have an extremely close friendship. Even though Warrior's clumsiness and thick head occasionally frustrates him, he still respects and cares for him. He also stands up for Warrior if anyone makes fun of him.

As opposed to his gruff personality, he is fitted with a rich and melodic chime whistle.

Big Mac is, without doubt, an essential character to TUGS. He is the second strongest harbour tug of the fleet and despite his sometimes abrasive manners, he can be kind and gentle. He is always willing to help out someone in trouble, and uses his great strength to help whenever he can. He also has a strong protective streak for the Star switchers, particularly if the Z-Stacks are mocking them.

Appearances

Television

Sunshine
Pirate (does not speak in the TV version)
Trapped
Jinxed
High Winds
Ghosts
Up River
Warrior
High Tide
Munitions (only appears in the VHS Version)
Regatta
Bigg Freeze

Books and Annual Stories

Trivia

His name most likely derives from his Scottish heritage; it is not to be confused and has nothing to do with McDonald's' famous burger (some believe his name change for Salty's Lighthouse was made so as not to interfere with a lawsuit from McDonald's). In Salty's Lighthouse, Big Mac is called "Big Stack".
His model was sold to The Star Tugs Trust, although, prior to his sale, he was so damaged that his hull had completely separated from the rest of his body.
- The model was repaired shortly before sale. He was only sold with his angry face mask, but he was briefly reunited with his other face masks when the owner attended one of The Star Tugs Trust events at the Battlefield Line Railway in March, 2014.