The Grand Theft Auto series of games has always been based on gang fights, involving the main characters in criminal cases. In each part there are a number of groups, among which the territory of the city is divided into zones of influence. In the course of the story, the player is forced to either choose between parties, or join one of the gangs, helping in illegal business. Below are all the main gangs of GTA 5 in the story mode, as well as their features online.
All gang groups in GTA V single player mode and conflicts
The fifth part contains the largest number of factions. Each of the three characters interacts with groups as part of story tasks, additional missions, or random encounters.
Families
This is a gang of African-Americans who occupy the territory of Strawberry and Chamberlain hills. It includes one of the protagonists – Franklin Clinton. It is cooperating with friends of Lamar Davis and Stretch. The prototype is an existing Los Angeles gang called Crips. The main conflicts occur on the street in the form of shootings, robberies, and drug trafficking. The main enemies of the Association are Ballas and Vagos. The Families does not interact directly with large organizations.
Ballas
Ballas is the most influential gang community on the streets of Los Santos, consisting of African-Americans. They are easy to spot by their purple clothing and classic cars painted in similar colors. React aggressively to sworn enemies from the Families. To the rest of the criminal groups are neutral without a brewing conflict. Location Ballas-Davies and partly Strawberry. In the second district, there are regular clashes with the"greens".
Vagos (Los Santos Vagos)
Los Santos Vagos is the largest Mexican gang on the coast. Also at war with The Families, Mara Bunta Grande and Ballas. On clothes and wheelbarrows it is allocated not so strongly – yellow, white and black colors prevail. React aggressively to the player if he is wearing clothes in the colors of a hostile gang. Location of the main forces of the group in Davis and Rancho. They differ from other street gangs in their connection with the mafia and their impressive drug trafficking. In story mode, the Madraso Cartel acts as allies, and bikers are added online.
Mara-Bunta (Marabunta Grande)
Mara-Bunta is separated from street fights between Families, Ballas and Vagos. The list of the main concerns of the Association includes drug trafficking, weapons, and the war with the Aztecs. Most likely, this gang in the GTA 5 story is copied from the real Mara Salvatrucha. Members of the group can be found in East Los Santos, on Vespucci beach. Mostly, they appear at night and move in groups of several people in blue clothing. Also conflict with the rednecks and Trevor Phillips. There are no obvious allies.
The Aztecs (Varrios Los Aztecas)
A small group of Mexicans with cartel connections. Located near the Central hospital of the city. You can recognize them by striped t-shirts, black pants or beige shorts. They move in groups of 3-5 people. Most often they drive cars on their territory. The main activity is the arms trade. The main competitor in the sale of drugs is the Salvadoran Marabunta Grande.
Bikers
The full name in English is the Lost MC. Branch of the largest biker community in the United States. 90% of the bikers among the bandits in the GTA 5 story are members of the Lost MC group. The main location is blaine County. They can also be located in Stab city, East Winewood base. Feuding with a large number of factions: Trevor Phillips, Aztecs, Vagos, Madraso Cartel.
Armenian mafia
The Armenian group appears in the story mode and in GTA Online. Gang members are located throughout La Puerta. Peaceful and non-dangerous Association for the player. The main representative is Simon Etarian, who meets the hero at the beginning of the story.
Bonelli Family
Italian-American family run by Enzo Bonelli. They are not linked to specific territories – you can search for them all over the city. They wear strict suits and are seriously armed. Opposed to Franklin because he killed the boss of the organization. They have nothing to do with small street fights.
The Madrazo Cartel
The gang under the management of Martin Madrazo. The head of the gang appears in GTA Online as the main character's employer. The cartel is involved in the drug trade and everything related to it. The main enemies are Michael De Santa and Trevor Phillips.
Triads
A criminal syndicate made up of Chinese. The gang appears as a minor group of antagonists. Despite the large number, the organization can not be called the most dangerous in the game. Working with the O'neill Brothers on the murder of Trevor Phillips.
Professionals
Professionals don't Rob or kill street thugs. The Association operates throughout Los Santos only with major drug and gun trafficking. The main enemies are The Families, Madraso, and the FBI.
O'neill Brothers
The Association consists of members of the same family. Located only in rural areas in the North of the state. Because of their cooperation with the triads, they fall under the hot hand of Trevor, who successfully destroys everyone except the leader.
Common subcultures in the game
In GTA V there are also representatives of different subcultures:
- Rednecks. They are located in the North, in the sandy shores desert. A typical representative is a poorly educated resident of the village. Most often aggressive and drunk. Multiplicity is not effective because of the low level of organization.
- A Hippie. Meet as part of the "Oddities and strangers" missions. They are peaceful and do not enter into conflicts. You can tell by the long hair, half-naked body, and strange conversations with aliens. They do not participate in any way online or in the story.
- Hipsters. Presented in an update for GTA Online called I'm not a hipster. Developers have introduced new cars, clothes, weapons, hairstyles, and emotions that match Rockstar Games ' ideas of the popular subculture.
Religious cults and ways to interact with Them
With proper attention, the player can get acquainted with religious communities:
- The Cult of Altruists. Despite the name, the Association deals with terrible things-kidnapping, cannibalism. Trevor can exchange random people for a thousand dollars by bringing hostages to a settlement on mount Chiliad.
- The Program Epsilon. A full-fledged sect. Michael can join them by filling out a form on a fictional website epsilonprogramm.com. Then go through the initiation procedure and complete several tasks from the leader.
Gang Features in GTA Online
In the network part of GTA 5, bandits are grouped together with unique names and emblems. Criminal organizations from the story mode online are represented by separate missions and characters, but do not appear in the showdown between players.
A player can join an existing organization by invitation or create their own syndicate. To do this, you need to come up with a memorable name, a beautiful logo and call your friends.
When you reach level 18 of the character and participate in the group, the player has access to gang fights on the streets of GTA Online. Throughout the state, there are scattered points for starting conflicts between groups. Players meet with representatives of various associations - from street gangs to cartels (NPC). If you win 5 showdowns in one game session, you receive a message with a threat and a reward for your head.
- from 4 am to 12 PM;
- from 12 PM to 8 PM;
- from 8 PM to 4 am.
In GTA Online, there are many Russian groups that are recognized by the country's flag in the Social Club. You can also find them on the Bulletin Board at Rockstargames.com, in social networks or on thematic sites. With them, the player will be able to Rob banks, perform story tasks, and participate in massive server events.
Both the story and online parts of Grand Theft Auto V are rich in gang conflicts, conspiracies, shootings and setups. In single player mode, most groups are intertwined with the plot and protagonists, as well as enmity among themselves. In GTA Online, this feud takes a back seat, as the focus is on the players. But the character meets representatives of cartels regularly on the streets, in tasks and gang fights.