TV-Series
Description
Bighorn is a Maximal from the Beast Wars II narrative, defined by a core dichotomy in his behavior. This duality is driven by a profound belief that the galaxy should exist in freedom and peace, and his reactions to any situation are dictated by this principle.
On the battlefield, he is a violent, furious, and rampaging brute with a notably short temper, easily provoked into conflict by both Predacons and Maximals. His combat fury makes him a liability to the Maximal cause, as his powerful special attacks—such as summoning lightning and launching a devastating "Buffalo Missile" from his mouth—endanger allies and foes alike. He despises downtime and engages in battle with full commitment, refusing to withdraw until victorious.
Away from combat, he reveals a gentle, loyal, and nature-loving side, often spending time sniffing flowers, contemplating verse, or writing love letters. He exhibits an unusual trait: an intense, rage-induced reaction to the color red, particularly red flowers, which triggers a manic energy that can only be expelled through violent action, such as repeated headbutting against a rock wall.
He holds deep, unrequited affections for the Seacon Scylla, often attempting to attract her attention despite consistent lack of reciprocation.
Following the disappearance of the Maximal leader, Bighorn was among those left at loose ends. He played a key role in spurring his teammates into action upon learning of a new threat on the planet Gaia. After the Maximal ship Yukikaze was shot down, he adopted a bison beast mode on the planet's surface.
His story arcs involve numerous conflicts with the Predacons and other groups. His impulsive nature and eagerness to fight frequently create complications, such as inadvertently escalating hostilities with the potential Insectron allies despite orders to engage in dialogue. Through these experiences, he shows development; after a physical and honorable confrontation with the Insectron Powerhug, he gains a new respect for them and later apologizes to the more cautious Maximal Diver for previously mistaking his prudence for cowardice, acknowledging the value of different approaches.
Beyond the core series, in manga continuity, a statue of Bighorn dressed as a monk exists in a temple on an unnamed planet, where he is worshipped as a god for evolving the native penguin inhabitants into Transformers.
He transforms into a black organic bison. His toy counterpart features a play function where pulling back on the beast mode tail causes the robot-mode head to launch forward for a headbutt attack, simultaneously firing a spring-loaded missile from its mouth.
On the battlefield, he is a violent, furious, and rampaging brute with a notably short temper, easily provoked into conflict by both Predacons and Maximals. His combat fury makes him a liability to the Maximal cause, as his powerful special attacks—such as summoning lightning and launching a devastating "Buffalo Missile" from his mouth—endanger allies and foes alike. He despises downtime and engages in battle with full commitment, refusing to withdraw until victorious.
Away from combat, he reveals a gentle, loyal, and nature-loving side, often spending time sniffing flowers, contemplating verse, or writing love letters. He exhibits an unusual trait: an intense, rage-induced reaction to the color red, particularly red flowers, which triggers a manic energy that can only be expelled through violent action, such as repeated headbutting against a rock wall.
He holds deep, unrequited affections for the Seacon Scylla, often attempting to attract her attention despite consistent lack of reciprocation.
Following the disappearance of the Maximal leader, Bighorn was among those left at loose ends. He played a key role in spurring his teammates into action upon learning of a new threat on the planet Gaia. After the Maximal ship Yukikaze was shot down, he adopted a bison beast mode on the planet's surface.
His story arcs involve numerous conflicts with the Predacons and other groups. His impulsive nature and eagerness to fight frequently create complications, such as inadvertently escalating hostilities with the potential Insectron allies despite orders to engage in dialogue. Through these experiences, he shows development; after a physical and honorable confrontation with the Insectron Powerhug, he gains a new respect for them and later apologizes to the more cautious Maximal Diver for previously mistaking his prudence for cowardice, acknowledging the value of different approaches.
Beyond the core series, in manga continuity, a statue of Bighorn dressed as a monk exists in a temple on an unnamed planet, where he is worshipped as a god for evolving the native penguin inhabitants into Transformers.
He transforms into a black organic bison. His toy counterpart features a play function where pulling back on the beast mode tail causes the robot-mode head to launch forward for a headbutt attack, simultaneously firing a spring-loaded missile from its mouth.