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

"That Rule hasn't been used for years!" 

Hercules, Boss man

Hercules is Captain Star's largest vessel, an ocean-going tug who is often used for large-scale operations and important contracts involving liners. 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 to repair damage or to drop off passengers. He is often considered to be one of the fleet's main leaders, and is often placed in charge of large operations such as towing in and docking the cruise liners. He is also Represented as Ten Cents' older brother, making him Sunshine's brother aswell.

Behind the Scenes[]

Like the rest of the Star Fleet, Hercules is based on the tugs of San Francisco's harbors from the 1920's. He shares his name with the commonly known Roman mythological figure, Hercules, although he may also have been named after the well-known British war vessel, HMS Hercules. The basis for his name and design 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 "TUGS" crew drew inspiration for The Star Fleet.

His model spans about 36 inches long, is the longest tugboat in TUGS, and was built in 1987.

Bio[]

Character-wise, Hercules is a cool-headed calm character with a good minset. Nothing can stop or make him angry, not even the antics of the Zero Fleet and Bluenose can set him back. He is held in high regard by most of the tugs in the harbor, and even Zorran knows that he cannot win a confrontation with Hercules!

Hercules is famously known for referring to his fellow Star Tugs as "m' 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 has a private relationship with Lillie Lightship, because of his "lady's man" persona.

Voice Actors[]

Trivia[]

  • His model was sold to The Star TUGS Trust in 2012, and currently has his laughing/happy face mask on.
  • His eagle which he wears on his hat was broken before the model was bought, so was fixed properly when The Tugs Exhibition received him.
  • Ten Cents and Sunshine look up to him as an older brother figure, and take advice from him as well.
  • Hercules, along with Warrior, Boomer, Billy Shoepack and Lillie Lightship are the only characters to have hair sticking out from under their hats.
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