Big the Cat

Big the Cat is a Mobian cat and citizen of Mysterious Cat Country. During Dr. Eggman's attempt at using Chaos to destroy Station Square, Big found himself caught in the middle when his friend Froggy became part of Eggman's schemes. Big assisted Sonic the Hedgehog and the Knothole Freedom Fighters in stopping Perfect Chaos.

Rescuing A Friend
Big the Cat was an ordinary cat who lived in the deep jungles of the Mysterious Cat Country with his buddy and pet frog, Froggy. However, while Big was asleep in his house one night, pieces of rock fell from the sky, causing Froggy to panic and jump towards a mysterious puddle of water. And as Big awoke, Froggy's thirst kicked in and he drank the puddle, not knowing that it was really part of Chaos, the God of Destruction! Chaos' powers then kicked in and Froggy grew a tail. But before Big could question what just happened, one of Dr. Eggman's newest robots, E-102 Gamma, showed up at Big's house. Big thought the stranger was a friend, but was corrected when Gamma grabbed Froggy. Big tried to save his lifelong buddy, but Gamma easily defeated him and escaped. However, Big wasn't going to take this sitting down, and so went off to save his friend. (StH: #80)

Big found his way to the Mystic Ruins and started searching around a lake on his rowboat. However, it then turned out that the Egg Carrier had been hidden in the lake, and so as it rose up, it brought Big with it. Big then started searching the ship for Froggy, and eventually found him before he jumped inside of Chaos 6. Luckily, Big was able to get Froggy out of the monster and quickly escaped the ship with Sonic's plane, the Tornado. (SSS: #13)

Eventually, Big landed the plane but was knocked unconscious for his troubles. When Big awoke, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles had arrived and Big introduced himself. But the four then noticed the Tornado was gone and Chaos must have taken it! Big and his new friends headed to Station Square, only to find it flooded and being destroyed by Perfect Chaos. Big then helped the Freedom Fighters battle the beast. (StH: #83, #84)

Big and everyone else who helped fight against Perfect Chaos were rewarded by the President of Station Square, but the ceremony was cut short when Silver Sonic II attacked. Big then helped the Freedom Fighters in battling this foe as well. After the new mechanical Sonic was defeated, Sally Acorn asked Big if he wanted to come to Knothole with them, but he declined and he and Froggy went back to the Cat Country. (StH: #85)



Later Activities
Big the Cat was present during the mass Mobian rally to combat the Xorda's Quantum Dial during their attack on Mobius. After Sonic's return from outer space, Big was present at Mina Mongoose's concert in Knothole Village. Some time later, Big helped Sonic and others put on a play for some children, him playing the part of Dr. Eggman. Big later attended Bunnie and Antoine D'Coolette's wedding. (StH: #125, #134, #148, #174)

Helping Sonic
After Sonic and Sally came to visit the Wolf Pack to become honorary members, Big, living on the outskirts of the Mysterious Cat Country, invited Sonic to meet with the Felidae in search of the "ancient onyx," which he explained to Queen Hathor with poor timing. When they arrived at the Cat Country, they were met with spearheads and Sonic was not even allowed to explain his actions properly, so Big was made stately recounter of the truth, even given the appropriate attire. Sonic had to pass as his interpreter (StH: #213)

Personality
Despite many people's thoughts, Big is quite intelligent, just laid back, though he can become tongue-tied while under pressure. He cares very much for his friend, Froggy, and will do whatever it takes to save him. Big will also lend out a helping hand where needed. Apparently something of an eccentric among his people, Big lives on the fringes of the Mysterious Cat Country and actually speaks with outsiders, something that his people look down upon.

Abilities
Due to his immense size, Big is a significantly strong Mobian. This is pretty much his only ability, except for his skill at fishing.

Background Information

 * Although it is assumed that Big was one of the many captured by Eggman's Egg Fleet and was sent to New Mobotropolis, when answering a question asking if Team Rose from Sonic Heroes would be introduced, Ian Flynn said "We'd need to bring Big in from the Mysterious Cat Country, and we'd need to introduce the Rabbit Family all before we could get to Team Rose."
 * Big's appearance during the Sonic Adventure adaptation mirrors the fact that Big first appeared in Sonic Adventure itself, though there are obvious differences.