Broken Moon is a map introduced in Apex Legends' fifteenth season. This was once a settlement named Hope, located on Cleo, the moon of the planet Boreas. However, due to a deal struck by Seer and Torres Silva, the settlement was transformed into an arena intended for Seer to use on Boreas, against the original plans of Silva. The Syndicate then turned it into an Apex Games arena, causing the inhabitants to be evicted.
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In the year 2708, a comet collided with Cleo, the moon of Boreas, resulting in the fracturing of its surface. This catastrophic event was often linked to a local legend about a "cursed child" who happened to be born at the same time. The consequences of this impact greatly affected the environment of Boreas, causing regular meteor showers, tidal irregularities, and extreme temperature changes at both the poles and the equator. The scientific community widely agreed that without intervention, Boreas would become uninhabitable by the year 2778.
To prevent this dire outcome, the Cleo Recovery Council (CRC) was established with the backing of the Boreas Science Division. The CRC embarked on a terraforming mission to reverse the damages, primarily utilizing ferrofluid to mend the lunar surface. As a result, the settlement of Hope was established in 2712, successfully restoring Cleo's habitability by 2715. Key infrastructure, such as greenhouse arrays, research facilities, and a ferrofluid refinery, was erected to support the growing settlement. Additionally, a stasis net array was deployed to deflect falling debris from Boreas and Cleo, while Atmostations were constructed to create a breathable atmosphere. A memorial garden was also established to honor the tragic Lymantria Fallout Collision, during which debris from Cleo's surface devastated the cities of Asteria and Nku on Boreas.
However, as of 2734, declining funding, waning public interest, and the actions of Obi Edolasim during a disastrous interview led the National Alliance of Boreas to forge an agreement with the Mercenary Syndicate. This agreement resulted in the utilization of Hope as an arena for the Apex Games, aimed at generating additional funds for colonization and restoration efforts. Sadly, this decision led to the termination of the CRC's services. It is worth noting that Edolasim did not anticipate this turn of events, as his original intent was to construct the arena on the surface of Boreas.