August "Ballistic" Brinkman
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| “ | I'm going to tear them apart... politely.
— Ballistic
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” |
August Montgomery Brinkman, also known by his alias Ballistic, is a playable Legend introduced in the seventeenth season of the Apex Games.
Biography
Refined Gunslinger
August was the sole heir to the Brinkman fortune, built on shady backroom deals. But when those deals caught up with his parents, August was left a billionaire orphan. Wealthy, furious and self-destructive, August joined the Thunderdome Games. Here, he took the name Ballistic and became a sensation! His style was wild, reckless and utterly selfish, helping him become the very first Thunderdome celebrity.
He was famed for his iconic CAR ("Lady Grey", for the tea). It was here, in combat, that August would meet the love of his life, Sok Leng. They would quickly marry and have a son, Nathaniel. Sok Leng and her brother Kit Siang were an inseparable duo of destruction, and with August now on their squad, they seemed unstoppable.
But nothing lasts forever. August's crowd-pandering combat style meant he wasn't paying attention to his team when they needed him, leading to Kit Siang's death. Devastated by guilt, August retreated into himself, driving away his wife and son. For nearly 20 years, August lived as a recluse, keeping busy with small tasks to distract a lonely mind. And so August was largely forgotten, though not by everyone. His son, Nathaniel, was both enamored with his father's victories and determined to surpass them. When his son qualified to join the Apex Games, August went to The Syndicate with an offer: take me instead.
His son would be safe from the path that ruined him. What better way to use those skills than in selfless service? And if it just so happens to be his favorite activity, killing all who stand against him... That's quite the fortunate coincidence.
Apex Games
In 2735, Brinkman had spent another day staring at his television when an Outlands Television program about him aired. Enraged by the reminder of his past mistakes, he threw the glass in his hand, shattering it and the television. Walking over to clean it up, he was shocked when the program then revealed that Nathaniel had qualified as a competitor in the Apex Games. Deciding this was the point to turn his life around, he quickly cleaned himself up and armed himself, departing for a Syndicate facility.
Brinkman rampaged through the facility, violently assaulting Syndicate soldiers until he reached the office of Torres Silva. Placing a gun against Silva's head, he demanded that he enter the Games in Nathaniel's stead in exchange for full control over Brinkman's career. Deciding this to be a great ratings opportunity, Silva agreed.
Soon after, the Syndicate called Nathaniel to tell him that he had been disqualified. Looking out his apartment window, he found a phantom model left by his father. Nathaniel later visited Brinkman during a media event, publicly smashing the model in front of him as a show of hatred toward his father.
Season 17
During an evening, Torres managed to breach the security measures at the Brinkman residence with the intention of having a conversation with Brinkman in his living room. After successfully convincing Brinkman not to resort to his instinctual threat of violence, Torres posed a thought-provoking question about the lengths Brinkman would go to ensure the safety of his son. As they shared stories about their own experiences protecting their children, the two men delved into the complex challenges of fatherhood. Subsequently, Silva bid farewell, unveiling his true identity, and expressing gratitude towards Brinkman for empowering him for what's to come.
Personality and traits
Brinkman is portrayed as a wealthy and self-destructive Thunderdome celebrity known as Ballistic. Guilt-ridden and isolated following the death of a loved one, he retreated into seclusion, living as a recluse for nearly 20 years. When his son qualifies for the Apex Games, August offers himself as a replacement to ensure his son's safety and to redeem himself.
| Tactical Ability | Passive Ability | Ultimate Ability |
|---|---|---|
 Whistler
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 Sling
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 Tempest
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| Shoots a projectile that heats up an enemy's gun as they shoot. Overheating causes damage. Hold the tactical to lock-on. | Store a third weapon in the Sling access via inventory or character utility action. The Sling weapon cannot take attachments. | Nearby teammates get faster reloads, faster armed move speed, and infinite ammo, The Sling weapon will be upgraded to gold. |
Customization
- Main article: August "Ballistic" Brinkman/Customization
Quotes
- Main article: August "Ballistic" Brinkman/Quotes
Update history
Behind the scenes
Appearances
Gallery
Videos
Concept art
Images
Trivia
- In Ballistic's Stories from the Outlands cinematic, his eyes are dark brown (or black). However, in the Arsenal Launch Trailer, his eyes are light blue. Light blue is his true eye color.
- It is revealed in Ballistic's Legend Gameplay Trailer that Pathfinder used to be a butler for him. However, as it was actually hinted in Pathfinder's Stories from the Outlands cinematic, the MRVN was fired for his extremely poor service, such as serving Ballistic still-hot tea rather than letting it cool down.
- Ballistic's story was written by Sam Gill.
- Ballistic is British.
- Ballistic's red sunglasses previously belonged to Kit Siang.
- Ballistic greatly enjoys tea. He owns a bespoke C.A.R. SMG nicknamed "Lady Grey", named after his favorite tea blend. He additionally enjoys his tea with a hint of whiskey.
- Ballistic is the oldest human Legend.
- Gibraltar stated that he was a fan of Ballistic while he worked at the Thunderdome.
- Ballistic eats his bread without the crust.
- Ballistic's official biography originally stated that the incident causing him to withdraw from the Thunderdome took place nearly 40 years prior to the present day, rather than 20. This was quickly corrected.
References
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