The new legend Octane from Apex Legends has an interesting background. He was based on a capable Titanfall player, and his injuries come from a dangerous record.
This is how Octane lost his legs: The new legend Octane was an enthusiastic participant in the past of “Gauntlets.” The Gauntlet is an activity from Titanfall 2 where pilots of the huge mechs can test their skills and speed.
The goal is to complete the Gauntlet in the shortest time possible. Among participants – at least from the Titanfall 2 players’ side – it was a popular method to boost oneself at the start with a grenade.
Octane did exactly that. Only as a character did he lose his legs while trying to set a new record. However, he awoke the next day with two robotic legs, with which he could be even faster.
Who is Octane anyway? Octavio “Octane” Silva is, according to his official story, the heir of a huge pharmaceutical company. Since he already had everything due to his inheritance, he often got bored.
As a distraction, he kept seeking a new thrill through “death-defying stunts,” which he even shared with people through videos. Until he eventually wanted to finish a gauntlet run with a grenade.
Octane’s abilities reflect his greed for speed and the useful tricks in one of his beloved Gauntlets.
Where does the story come from? Octane’s story apparently has a background. The new legend is likely a tribute to the player who set a new record just before Octane’s release.
The speedrunner Cash Mayo completed the Gauntlet in just 12 seconds using such a grenade boost, thereby setting a new world record on March 3rd.
In the introduction video of Octane, the note “What is the Gauntlet?” the video of Cash Mayo’s record is shown. Fittingly, exactly at second 12 of the video.
Respawn has not yet confirmed that Octane is really a tribute to Cash Mayo, and Octane’s development certainly took longer than the record has been. Nevertheless, there is much to suggest that the stories were intertwined afterwards.
What do you think of the story?
Wherever Octane comes from, fans are already celebrating him:
