Hercules

Hercules


Affiliation: Star Fleet Number: 6 Type: Ocean-going Tug

Hercules is Captain Star's largest vessel, an ocean-going tug who is often used for large-scale operations and important contracts. During periods of bad weather, he is out at sea answering distress calls, and is often sent out to escort large vessels into the port. He is often considered to be one of the fleet's main leaders, and is often placed in charge of large operations.

Behind the Scenes

Like the rest of the Star Fleet, Hercules is based on the tugs of San Francisco waters from the 1920s. He shares his name with the commonly known Roman mythological figure, although he may have been named after the well-known British war vessel, HMS Hercules. The most likely basis for his name however is the ocean-going Tug Hercules, an actual vessel from 1907 with an identical hull and superstructure, based in San Francisco, the same city on which the Tugs crew drew inspiration for the Star Fleet.

Like Big Mac, Hercules is fitted with a chime whistle, but one with a 'cleaner' sound and a two-tone signature.

His model spans 36 inches long.

Bio

Character-wise, Hercules is a cool-headed fighter. He speaks with a clear, soft tone and a politically correct English accent, but his words are often hard. Although he can be strict and serious with his comrades, he also displays a gentler side and a sense of humour on occasion. Nothing can break him and not even the antics of the Z-Stacks and Bluenose can set him back. He is held in high regard by most of the tugs in the harbour, and even Zorran knows that he cannot win a confrontation with Hercules. Hercules is famously known for referring to his fellow Star Tugs as "ma' dears", "darling" and "sweet-heart". He is the only Tugs character to have sideburns, and one of the few to have hair underneath his hat for that matter. He is recognised for his 'discreet' relationship with Lillie Lightship, and his 'lady's man' persona.

Appearances

Television

Sunshine
Pirate (speaking role in VHS version)
Jinxed (deleted scene)
High Winds
Ghosts
Up River (deleted scene)
Munitions
Regatta
Bigg Freeze

Books and Annual Stories

Voice Actors

Trivia

His model was sold to The Star Tugs Company (formerly The Star Tugs Trust).
He is the biggest model The Star Tugs Company currently owns.
It is currently unknown if Hercules' other face masks still remain in existence.