Apex Legends is the latest Battle Royale game to join the genre however it has a number
of unique twists that set it apart from the crowd, and one of the most interesting is
that the characters and the Apex Games themselves have stories and lore behind them.
Apex Games
The Apex Games are a bloodsport where talented warriors from all corners of the Frontier
join together in 3 person squads to compete for money, fame and glory.
The arena’s used for the games are on a remote cluster of planets on the fringes of
the Frontier called the Outlands.
These isolated planets were one of the few places in the region that were left untouched
by the Frontier War, so when the battles finally ended they became somewhat of an oasis of
opportunity and resources in an otherwise barren area.
However this attracted countless pioneers, explorers and outlaws who all found themselves
locked in an endless and bloody power struggle, and so the Apex Games were born.
They were created as a way for these groups and individuals to settle their differences,
however over time they have grown and now the Games attract millions of viewers and
combatants with incredible skills and powers.
Some of them fight for the fame and wealth, while others seek to uncover hidden truths
or simply test their skills, so let’s meet the Legends!
Wraith
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Wraith’s real name, age and even her home world are unknown, however this swift and
deadly fighter is making her name for herself in the Apex Games thanks to her incredible
powers.
Years ago she woke up in an Detention Facility for the Mentally Ill, with no memory of her
past life, and to make matters worse a distant voice began whispering into her mind, keeping
her awake for days on end.
The voice nearly drove her insane, however eventually she began to listen to it, and
it helped her to harness her newfound powers of void manipulation.
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These portals let her escape the facility, and now she is determined to uncover her true
identity and find out the source of her newfound abilities.
Many old research facilities are now buried beneath the heavily guarded arenas used for
the Apex Games, and as a competitor she’s able to get closer to the truth with every
match!
The voice in her mind gives her constant warnings of incoming danger, allowing her to avoid
attacks that would catch others by surprise, while her control over the Void lets her turn
invulnerable and even open a tear in reality to teleport her entire team to new locations.
Mirage
Elliott Witt, otherwise known as Mirage is the kind of guy who wants to stand out.
Born the youngest of 4 brothers he's perfected the art of getting attention and fooling around,
however there has always been one thing he takes seriously.
His mother was the engineer who invented the Holo-Pilot technology that could create illusions
to trick the enemy on the battlefield.
Elliott was fascinated by the invention and poured over the mechanisms and learned all
he could about how it worked.
However over the years of the Frontier War all 3 of his brothers went missing leaving
Elliot an only child.
He divided his time between working with his mother to develop the devices and serving
as a bartender to make ends meet.
It was during this time at the bar that he heard all the amazing stories from his patrons
about the Apex Games and the wealth and glory that came with victory.
However he knew the games were dangerous and he decided he couldn't risk leaving his mother
childless - until the day she gave his a set of customized holo devices and told him to
follow his dream.
Mirage is now the life of the games and one of its most beloved combatants.
His tech allows him to use holographic decoys to confuse the enemy and even become invisible
when knocked down.
His ultimate combines both of these features by deploying a team of decoys as a distraction
while Mirage himself vanishes from sight.
Pathfinder
Pathfinder is a Mobile Robotic Versatile Entity, more commonly known as a Marvin.
However this model has been modified to specialize in location scouting and surveillance.
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He booted up decades ago in an abandoned laboratory with no idea who created him or why, so he
set out into the world in search of his creator.
He’s traveled far and wide and learnt many things, but even after many years of searching
he's come no closer to uncovering who created him.
So he came up with a new plan.
By competing in the Apex Games he can gain fame and a large following, which he hopes
will be enough to catch the attention of his maker.
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His modifications make him particularly adept at traversing the arena with his Grappling
hook or gaining insider knowledge on where the rings next location will be, allowing
his team to reposition before anyone else.
Then his ultimate ability lets his whole team move quickly along a zipline to gain a tactical
advantage.
Bloodhound
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Bloodhound is known across the Outlands as one of the greatest game hunter’s the Frontier
has ever seen, but their real identity remains a complete mystery.
Rumors say they are fabulously wealthy, a bloodthirsty murder, a Goliath Whisper, a
former slave or even a half bat monstrocity, but all anyone truly knows about Bloodhound
is that they are one of the most deadly warriors in the Apex Games.
Their tracking skills are unmatched, allowing them to root out hidden targets or track enemy
movements.
Bloodhound believes their abilities are a gift from the Old Norse Gods, and that they
guide everyone along the path of destiny, and eventually to their death.
But with that knowledge Bloodhound draws strength, knowing that until the day the gods decide
it's time for them to die they cannot be stopped by any mere mortal.
These gifts from the gods allow Bloodhound to see hidden enemies, traps and even where
his foes have recently been making him a deadly hunter, however his ultimate goes beyond this
by turning him into the Beast of the Hunt itself, enhancing his senses to highlight
enemies and allowing him to move much faster.
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Bangalore
Sergeant First Class Anita Williams - Call Sign Bangalore - is an IMC Soldier of exceptional
skill.
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3 years ago Anita and her brother Jackson were part of a unit sent to retrieve a mercenary
fleet from the Outlands.
However their unit lost contact with their headquarters and were ambushed by Milita forces
upon their arrival.
The squad scattered but her brother stayed behind to give Anita time to escape.
Now she’s alone and stranded on these isolated planets with no way home.
However the Apex Games have provided her with a way to raise enough money to pay for passage
back to the IMC home base where she hopes to reunite with what remains of her family.
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He extensive training has made her a deadly force in the Games.
Her quick reactions mean that she can sprint faster while taking fire from the enemy or
use a smoke launcher to obscure her teams movements.
Her Ultimate ability allows her to call in an artillery strike to decimate a wide area.
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Lifeline
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Ajay, otherwise known as Lifeline isn’t someone you would normally
expect to find in the Apex Games.
She was born into a family of wealth war profiteers but left home when she realised the damage
her family had caused.
To try and make amends she enlisted in the Frontier Corps, a humanitarian organization
that aids communities in need.
However the Corps needs more funding so Lifeline has enlisted in the Games so that she can
pass on her winnings to the organization.
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Everyone of her victories means more help for those in need, but that means that she
has to compete in this brutal bloodsport, and while she’s convinced herself she doesn’t
mind, she prefers to focus on healing and supporting her team rather than slaughtering
their foes.
She might seem sarcastic and callous, but deep down she wants to help people and make
the world a better place, and if that means taking down a few people in the arena, then
so be it.
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She’s a talented medic with experience in the field meaning she can revive knocked down
teammates faster while under the protection of a shield.
She can also use healing items quicker or provide support with her healing drone.
Her ultimate lets her call in a Care Package of high quality defensive gear.
Gibraltar
Weighing in at 265lbs and standing at 6 foot 4, Makoa Gibraltar is a giant of a man with
a heroic reputation.
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The son of 2 SARAS volunteers he has always been skilled at getting others out of dangerous
situations.
However he only began to fully understand the value of protecting others when he and
his boyfriend stole his father’s motorcycle for a joyride and got trapped in a deadly
mudslide.
His parents saved them, however his father lost an arm in the process.
Gibraltar has never forgotten the sacrifice his father made for him, and so has devoted
his life to helping those in need.
Over the years since many of his friends and colleagues have competed in the Apex Games
for extra money, fame or glory, however some never came back.
This prompted Gibraltar to join himself to try and keep the safe, and in a fortunate
turn of events the games offered him the opportunity to combine his skills as a rescuer and his
rebellious nature together for the first time.
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He’s become an icon of the games and one of the most beloved combatants.
He specialises in being on the front lines with his Gun shield blocking incoming fire
or the Dome of protection guarding his team.
However when things get too tense he can call in a bombardment do deal massive damage.
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Caustic
Not every Legend is a hero, and that's truly evident with Caustic.
Before he became this sociopath he was known as Alexander Nox, a scientist who worked for
the Frontiers leading manufacture of pesticide gases.
Business was good but the need for stronger and stronger chemicals was growing, and he
worked night and day to develop them, however to make sure they worked he needed to test
them on more than inert tissue, he needed something living.
While others would view his work as monstrous he could see the beauty in his creations and
their ability to destroy everything they touched.
However the head of the Lab soon discovered his gruesome experiments and confronted Nox,
a confrontation that ended with the lab in flames and the chief dead.
Today he's missing and presumed dead, however secretly under the alias Caustic he has joined
the Apex Games where he can experiment in the arena and put his gaseous creations to
work.
His abilities allow him to lay traps to surprise his enemies and thanks to his mask and goggles
Caustic is unaffected by the chemicals and can even see through the gas.
His ultimate blankets the area in a explosion of gas allowing him to ambush and pick off
his foes.
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So those are the stories behind each of the Apex Legends, but which is your favourite
character and do you hope we will learn more lore about the Outlands and these characters?
Let me know in the comments below!
As always this is James for curse saying thanks for watching, and enjoy the game!