A genius in the field of genetic development and possibly one of the brightest minds on Thunderworld, Dr. Hornyak takes great pride in single-handedly assigning himself the mammoth task of solving the world's food shortage. His genius (from revolutionary growth serums to training wild Alligators in a matter of weeks) seemingly knows very little bounds, but is not without a few demons of his own which have potential to damage both his reputation and aspirations.