TIGATRON

*Profile: Tigatron was the first Maximal to join Optimus Primal's group after being created from a fallen Stasis Pod. His birth was a difficult one however. In the crash, much of his Transformer memories were erased. To fill in those mental blanks, Tigatron adapted to the instincts of his alternate form: a white tiger. Because of this, he felt much more comfortable in the wide open spaces of the Earth. He felt that Earth his is birth world and that in many ways, he is more of a tiger than Maximal. He did not reside in the Maximal base Axalon, but rather in the wildnerness of Earth, checking in with the Maximals via laser relay stations. 

Tigatron formed a special relationship with a fellow white tiger (a native of Earth) named Snowstalker. Unfortunately, she was killed during a battle with the Predacons. This almost made Tigatron quit, but he eventually used the experience to strengthen his resolve to protect the wilderness from the Predacons. Tigatron and Airazor both share a love of the Earth, as each considers it their "birth world". They both prefer to remain outside the Maximal base and roam the planet free in beast mode. Fellow Maximal Cheetor admires Tigatron's wisdom and bravery and Tigatron is aware of this, often calling Cheetor "Little Cat". Tigatron does not really understand fellow Maximal Rattrap who is constantly throwing out verbal jibes and calls Tigatron "Stripes", but the two get along fine. 

Although Tigatron is peace loving and his primary roles are remote reconnaissance and environmental research, he can be a very effective warrior when he needs to. 

Tigatron and Airazor disappeared mysteriously when the mysterious alien construct "Metalhunter" appeared on Earth. It was later learned that the alien race known as The Vok merged both Airazor and Tigatron into the powerful Tigerhawk.