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Big Band, formerly known as Ben Birdland is a character from Skullgirls Encore.
Bio[edit | edit source]
A tough-boiled police officer in life, Birdland's no-nonsense attitude made him less than popular with the corrupt unit he was attached to in New Meridia. This saw him all-but murdered, yet while he somehow survived the attack, Birdland was now permanently stuck inside an iron lung.
Things changed when he came into contact with Dr. Avian of Lab 8, who proposed to rebirth the broken man through experimental cybernetic procedures. Thus reborn as "Big Band", the former cop now is one of the most senior members of the elite anti-Skullgirls unit, and uses the small orchestra's worth of instrument that forms his new body to lethal effect.
In 8chanmania[edit | edit source]
Big Band fought alongside Peacock during 8chanmania XX. The two cut the edge of Ryuko Matoi and Shadow the Hedgehog, sent Fox McCloud and Krystal back to their furry fandom, and wrecked both Critfiend and Gene. Their team next landed a KO victory against the Nord Huscarl and the Sarranid Mamluke, before wasting the enigmatic Clown and his pet Chen in the finals.
Alas, each mania only has one belt. The last match of the night thus saw Big Band fighting Peacock herself. After an epic back-and-forth, Peacock ended the situation by doing the one thing Big Band could not think of - kissing him. The musical machine promptly tabbed out.
