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|aka = Gecko<br>Jumbo<br>Kosai<br>Rooster<br>THC-303<br>Comrade<br>Grasshopper<br>Kiddo |
|aka = Gecko<br>Jumbo<br>Kosai<br>Rooster<br>THC-303<br>Comrade<br>Grasshopper<br>Kiddo |
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|gender = M |
|gender = M |
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| − | |nationality = [[United States of America|American]] |
+ | |nationality = {{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|American]] |
|affiliations = [[Zaibatsu Corporation]]<br>[[Loonies]]<br>[[Yakuza]]<br>[[Scientists|SRS]]<br>[[Rednecks]]<br>[[Russian Mafia]]<br>[[Hare Krishna]] |
|affiliations = [[Zaibatsu Corporation]]<br>[[Loonies]]<br>[[Yakuza]]<br>[[Scientists|SRS]]<br>[[Rednecks]]<br>[[Russian Mafia]]<br>[[Hare Krishna]] |
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|voice = [[Scott Maslen]] <small>(Actor in the [[GTA 2: The Movie|movie]])</small> |
|voice = [[Scott Maslen]] <small>(Actor in the [[GTA 2: The Movie|movie]])</small> |
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| − | |vehicles = [[wp:BMW 5 series|BMW 528i]] <small>(movie)</small><br>White [[wp:Ford Econoline|Ford Econoline]] <small>(movie)</small><br>[[Boxville]]-type van (movie)<br>[[wp:Porsche 911|Porsche 911 Carerra Cabrio]]<small> (movie)</small><br>Player's choice <small>(game)</small><br>[[Schmidt]]<small> (Downtown)</small><br>[[Arachnid]]<small> (Residential)</small> |
+ | |vehicles = [[wp:BMW 5 series|BMW 528i]] <small>(movie)</small><br>White [[wp:Ford Econoline|Ford Econoline]] <small>(movie)</small><br>[[Boxville]]-type van/GMC Step Van (movie)<br>[[wp:Porsche 911|Porsche 911 Carerra Cabrio]]<small> (movie)</small><br>Player's choice <small>(game)</small><br>[[Schmidt]]<small> (Downtown)</small><br>[[Arachnid]]<small> (Residential)</small> |
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+ | |status = Unknown |
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+ | |dob = Unknown<small> (movie)</small><br>Unknown<small> (game)</small> |
|home = [[Avalon]], [[Downtown District]]<br>[[Morton]], [[Residential District]]<br>Tedium, [[Industrial District]], [[Anywhere City]]}} |
|home = [[Avalon]], [[Downtown District]]<br>[[Morton]], [[Residential District]]<br>Tedium, [[Industrial District]], [[Anywhere City]]}} |
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{{Protagonists}} |
{{Protagonists}} |
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| − | '''Claude Speed''' is a character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series who appears as the [[protagonist]] of [[Grand Theft Auto 2]]. |
+ | '''Claude Speed''' is a character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series who appears as the [[protagonist]] of [[Grand Theft Auto 2|''Grand Theft Auto 2'']]. |
==Background== |
==Background== |
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Claude started his career as a simple thug, however he was soon hired by the major gangs that controlled [[Anywhere City]]. Claude secretly worked with all of them and in the end managed to kill all of their leaders, effectively becoming the true leader of the city's crime. |
Claude started his career as a simple thug, however he was soon hired by the major gangs that controlled [[Anywhere City]]. Claude secretly worked with all of them and in the end managed to kill all of their leaders, effectively becoming the true leader of the city's crime. |
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| − | == GTA 2 movie rendition == |
+ | == ''GTA 2'' movie rendition == |
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| − | Little history is known about the character from GTA 2; however, DMA Design had previously released a [[GTA 2: The Movie|promotional movie]] for the game, which was also compiled into the opening cinematic of the game, depicting a live-action rendition of Claude Speed committing several criminal acts, similar in all Grand Theft Auto games. In the movie, Claude is seen performing jobs for several crime bosses, before being shot to death |
+ | Little history is known about the character from ''GTA 2''; however, DMA Design had previously released a [[GTA 2: The Movie|promotional movie]] for the game, which was also compiled into the opening cinematic of the game, depicting a live-action rendition of Claude Speed committing several criminal acts, similar in all ''Grand Theft Auto'' games. In the movie, Claude is seen performing jobs for several crime bosses, before being shot to death by an assassin sent by the Zaibatsu Corporation, whose van and merchandise were previously stolen by Claude. The movie redition of Claude Speed was portrayed by English actor and model [[Scott Maslen]]. |
==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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| − | Claude Speed is |
+ | Claude Speed is a sociopathic character with little to null moral conscience of his actions. He will work for anyone who will give him the needed money or resources and will be ready to manipulate, betray or attack anybody who is between him and his goals. Part of his bold character depicts him mocking or spitting over enemies he killed. |
| + | He also worked for various gangs simultaneously, managing to manipulate each of their leaders, turning them against each other and, in the end, eliminating them all. He is an expert of a variety of weapons, from simple pistols to even rocket launchers. He's an avid smoker and drug user as well. |
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| ⚫ | The movie's version of Claude shares a few physical appearances with the Claude in the [[3D Universe]] games, including his black jacket (made of cloth in GTA 2 and leather in |
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| ⚫ | The movie's version of Claude Speed shares a few physical appearances with the [[Claude]] in the [[3D Universe]] games, including his black jacket (made of cloth in ''GTA 2'' and leather in ''[[Grand Theft Auto III|Grand Theft Auto III]]'', [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'']]), t-shirt (white color in ''GTA 2'' and black in ''GTA III'', ''GTA San Andreas''), long pants (black color in ''GTA 2'' and dark khaki in ''GTA III'', ''GTA San Andreas'') and slicked hair. The movie version, however, was also depicted speaking and displaying an array of emotions, a characteristic not seen in either the ''GTA III'' or the ''GTA San Andreas'' versions. Claude may also bear some resemblance to [[wp:Elvis Presley|Elvis Presley]], as when he walks into the [[Elvis Impostors|Elvis impersonators]] in the game, they will occasionally shout, "Hey man, it's the King!" and "I told you he was alive!". |
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== In-game Naming == |
== In-game Naming == |
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| − | In GTA 2, Claude Speed's in-game name is simply given as a myriad of nicknames from nine bosses of [[Grand Theft Auto 2#Gangs|seven gangs]]: |
+ | In ''GTA 2'', Claude Speed's in-game name is simply given as a myriad of nicknames from nine bosses of [[Grand Theft Auto 2#Gangs|seven gangs]]: |
* "Gecko" by all three heads of [[The Zaibatsu Corporation]] ([[Trey Welsh]], [[Red Valdez]] and [[Uno Carb]]) |
* "Gecko" by all three heads of [[The Zaibatsu Corporation]] ([[Trey Welsh]], [[Red Valdez]] and [[Uno Carb]]) |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | * Upon close inspection of Claude Speed's rap sheet in the intro movie, it reveals that he is 28 during ''GTA 2'', which is set in 2013. If Claude Speed is in fact [[Claude|Claude from ''GTA III'']], this would make Claude 15-17 during ''GTA III'', set in 2001, and 6-8 years old in ''GTA San Andreas'', set in 1992. This makes it impossible that they are the same character, unless Claude's rap sheet is fake or non-canonical. However, if ''GTA 2'' is actually set in 1999 as some in-game references may indicate, then Claude would be 20-22 in ''GTA San Andreas'', and 29-31 in ''GTA III''. |
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| − | * He, [[Bubba]], [[Charles Jones]], [[Wolfie Vilans]], [[Tommy Vercetti]] and [[Michael De Santa]] are the only six ''GTA'' protagonists to smoke cigarettes (although Tommy can only smoke if the player enters a cheat code on the PC version of GTA VC). Additionally, Claude Speed possesses an ability to burp or fart on command. |
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| − | * At the end of the [[ |
+ | * At the end of the [[GTA 2: The Movie|''GTA 2'' movie]], Claude is killed when he is shot 3 times by a [[Zaibatsu]] assassin as he tries to open a car. It is unknown if this is canonical to the game, however. |
| − | * He is the only character in GTA 2 to feature an [[Artworks|artwork]]. |
+ | * He is the only character in ''GTA 2'' to feature an [[Artworks|artwork]]. |
* When Claude [[Wasted|dies]], you can see him having his arm in a sling. |
* When Claude [[Wasted|dies]], you can see him having his arm in a sling. |
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* On his artwork, he bears a slight resemblance to [[Niko Bellic]], with similar facial appearance and hair. |
* On his artwork, he bears a slight resemblance to [[Niko Bellic]], with similar facial appearance and hair. |
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<gallery spacing="small" position="center" captionsize="small" captionalign="center" bordersize="small" bordercolor="#8e8e8e"> |
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ClaudeSpeed-GTA2.jpg|Claude Speed, as seen in the movie. |
ClaudeSpeed-GTA2.jpg|Claude Speed, as seen in the movie. |
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| − | ClaudeSpeed-GTA2-INGAME.jpg|Claude Speed in-game |
+ | ClaudeSpeed-GTA2-INGAME.jpg|Claude Speed in-game. |
| + | ClaudeSpeed-GTA2-Prison.PNG|Claude Speed clothed as a prisoner during the [[Penal Ties!]] mission. |
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| + | ClaudeSpeed-GTA2-cop.PNG|Claude disguised as a [[Anywhere City Police Department|police man]]. The player will look like this during certain missions. |
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Revision as of 15:10, 17 May 2015
For other characters with the name Claude, see Claude (disambiguation).
Spoiler Warning: Plot details, ending details, or both are in the text which follows.
Spoiler Warning: Plot details, ending details, or both are in the text which follows.
Grand Theft Auto series protagonists
Claude Speed is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series who appears as the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto 2.
Background
Claude started his career as a simple thug, however he was soon hired by the major gangs that controlled Anywhere City. Claude secretly worked with all of them and in the end managed to kill all of their leaders, effectively becoming the true leader of the city's crime.
GTA 2 movie rendition
Little history is known about the character from GTA 2; however, DMA Design had previously released a promotional movie for the game, which was also compiled into the opening cinematic of the game, depicting a live-action rendition of Claude Speed committing several criminal acts, similar in all Grand Theft Auto games. In the movie, Claude is seen performing jobs for several crime bosses, before being shot to death by an assassin sent by the Zaibatsu Corporation, whose van and merchandise were previously stolen by Claude. The movie redition of Claude Speed was portrayed by English actor and model Scott Maslen.
Personality
Claude Speed is a sociopathic character with little to null moral conscience of his actions. He will work for anyone who will give him the needed money or resources and will be ready to manipulate, betray or attack anybody who is between him and his goals. Part of his bold character depicts him mocking or spitting over enemies he killed.
He also worked for various gangs simultaneously, managing to manipulate each of their leaders, turning them against each other and, in the end, eliminating them all. He is an expert of a variety of weapons, from simple pistols to even rocket launchers. He's an avid smoker and drug user as well.
The movie's version of Claude Speed shares a few physical appearances with the Claude in the 3D Universe games, including his black jacket (made of cloth in GTA 2 and leather in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas), t-shirt (white color in GTA 2 and black in GTA III, GTA San Andreas), long pants (black color in GTA 2 and dark khaki in GTA III, GTA San Andreas) and slicked hair. The movie version, however, was also depicted speaking and displaying an array of emotions, a characteristic not seen in either the GTA III or the GTA San Andreas versions. Claude may also bear some resemblance to Elvis Presley, as when he walks into the Elvis impersonators in the game, they will occasionally shout, "Hey man, it's the King!" and "I told you he was alive!".
In-game Naming
In GTA 2, Claude Speed's in-game name is simply given as a myriad of nicknames from nine bosses of seven gangs:
- "Gecko" by all three heads of The Zaibatsu Corporation (Trey Welsh, Red Valdez and Uno Carb)
- "Jumbo" by Elmo, head of the Loonies
- "Kosai" by Johnny Zoo, head of the Yakuza
- "Rooster" by Billy Bob Bean, head of the Rednecks
- "THC-303" by Dr. LaBrat, head of the Scientists
- "Comrade" by Jerkov, head of the Russian Mafia
- "Grasshopper" by Sunbeam, head of the Hare Krishna
- "Kiddo" or "Kid" by his unnamed friend.
Murders Committed by Speed
- Shady (killed under orders from Trey Welsh for giving Zaibatsu information to the police)
- Doctor Cubana (killed under orders from Trey Welsh to prevent him from leaking Zaibatsu secrets to the Yakuza)
- Johnny Zoo (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Elmo (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Trey Welsh (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Flambo Cortez (killed under orders from Billy Bob Bean)
- Dr. LaBrat (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Billy Bob Bean (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Red Valdez (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Jerkov (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Sunbeam (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
- Uno Carb (killed in self-defense after discovering Claude's betrayal)
Trivia
- Upon close inspection of Claude Speed's rap sheet in the intro movie, it reveals that he is 28 during GTA 2, which is set in 2013. If Claude Speed is in fact Claude from GTA III, this would make Claude 15-17 during GTA III, set in 2001, and 6-8 years old in GTA San Andreas, set in 1992. This makes it impossible that they are the same character, unless Claude's rap sheet is fake or non-canonical. However, if GTA 2 is actually set in 1999 as some in-game references may indicate, then Claude would be 20-22 in GTA San Andreas, and 29-31 in GTA III.
- At the end of the GTA 2 movie, Claude is killed when he is shot 3 times by a Zaibatsu assassin as he tries to open a car. It is unknown if this is canonical to the game, however.
- He is the only character in GTA 2 to feature an artwork.
- When Claude dies, you can see him having his arm in a sling.
- On his artwork, he bears a slight resemblance to Niko Bellic, with similar facial appearance and hair.
- Claude goes to prison during the mission Penal Ties! on orders of Rednecks leader Billy Bob Bean.
Gallery
Claude Speed, as seen in the movie.
Claude Speed in-game.
Claude Speed clothed as a prisoner during the Penal Ties! mission.
Claude disguised as a police man. The player will look like this during certain missions.
Template:GTA 2 Characters