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'''Facade''' (Stylized as '''FACADE''') is a computer applications company in the [[HD Universe]] appearing in both [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. In GTA IV one of their products "[[Wing It]]" is advertised on the in-game radio. In GTA V they have a slightly larger role and are featured on the [[BAWSAQ]] and the [[Liberty City National Exchange|LCN]] as '''FAC'''. A facade is a flashy object that is usually empty on the inside, this could suggest that the company produces products that are all style and no substance.
  
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|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
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|bawsaq = {{BAWSAQ/Slider}} '''FAC'''
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|name = Facade
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|founded = [[1988]]
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|owner = [[Jackson Skinner]]
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|dev = '''Mobile Phones'''
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*Unnamed Mobile Phone
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'''Operating Systems'''
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*[[Wing It]]}}
   
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{{Quote|Operating system dictators, software monopolists and licensing racketeers.| Description at [[Bawsaq.com]].}}
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The company is likely based on [[wp:Microsoft|Microsoft]] due to both companies being in the computer applications industry featuring four squares in their logo, and a user interface design similar to that of Windows' "Metro" UI.
  
   
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'''Facade''' (Stylized as '''FACADE, '''pronounced "fassard") is a computer software company in the [[HD Universe]]. The player can buy stocks from them at the [[Bawsaq.com]] website in GTA V.
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[[Trevor|Trevor's]] phone is made by Facade.
  
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==Description==
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In GTA IV one of their products "[[Wing It]]" is advertised on the in-game radio. In GTA V they have a slightly larger role and are featured on the [[BAWSAQ]]. The company is likely based on [[wp:Microsoft|Microsoft]] due to both companies being in the computer applications industry featuring four squares in their logo, and a mobile OS user interface design similar to that of Windows' "Metro" UI. Also, the design of Facade's computer operating system bears a strong resemblance to [[wp:Windows 7|Windows 7]], with similar icons and a theme similar to that of [[wp:Windows Aero|Windows Aero]]. The background resembles the default [[wp:Windows Vista|Windows Vista]] background. The logo also resembles the logo used for the Nintendo 64 game console.
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==Events of ''GTA V''==
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In the mission [[The Vice Assassination]], [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]] must assassinate Facade's CEO, [[Jackson Skinner]]. After [[Lester Crest|Lester]] discovers Skinner's illegal transactions, he orders Franklin to kill him while he is picking a [[Prostitute|prostitute]]. Jackson' death causes a major drop in Facade's stocks.
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==Stock Tip==
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After completing [[The Vice Assassination]], invest all the money from all the three protagonists in Facade's stocks, wait 2-3 days until the stocks return to the pre-mission price and sell everything.
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==Trivia==
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*[[Trevor Philips]]' phone is made by Facade.
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* In the enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V, Trevor's phone has a cracked screen, possibly referencing his dangerous lifestyle.
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*In the next-gen version of the game, his phone is based off the Sony Xperia E.
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*Facade is the name given to the frontal part of houses, where windows are usually located, proving that Facade may be some kind of pun for Windows.
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*A Facade is a flashy object that is usually empty on the inside, this could suggest that the company produces products that are all style and no substance.
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*Facade also means to hide something by denying it when it's plain obvious to someone else. It's usually used to describe women who get abused by their partners and try to hide it behind a smile.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Stock-FAC.png|High quality logo.
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lester_hack_pc_id.png|Lester Crest's computer, running FACADE as the OS. Note the "GayPorn" and "Hacking" folders on the desktop. The date is also set to [[2012]].
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Trevor2.jpg|Trevor's Facade as seen on the Social Club page.
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Facade-GTAV-fps.jpg|The Facade phone in first-person.
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facade-phone-gta-v-ng.jpg|Ditto, close-up.
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[[Category:Corporations]]
 
[[Category:Operating Systems]]
  
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[[Category:Businesses in GTA IV]]
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[[Category:Businesses in GTA V]]

Revision as of 21:29, 30 January 2015

Template:Phone Company

“
Operating system dictators, software monopolists and licensing racketeers.
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— Description at Bawsaq.com.

Facade (Stylized as FACADE, pronounced "fassard") is a computer software company in the HD Universe. The player can buy stocks from them at the Bawsaq.com website in GTA V.

Description

In GTA IV one of their products "Wing It" is advertised on the in-game radio. In GTA V they have a slightly larger role and are featured on the BAWSAQ. The company is likely based on Microsoft due to both companies being in the computer applications industry featuring four squares in their logo, and a mobile OS user interface design similar to that of Windows' "Metro" UI. Also, the design of Facade's computer operating system bears a strong resemblance to Windows 7, with similar icons and a theme similar to that of Windows Aero. The background resembles the default Windows Vista background. The logo also resembles the logo used for the Nintendo 64 game console.

Events of GTA V

In the mission The Vice Assassination, Franklin must assassinate Facade's CEO, Jackson Skinner. After Lester discovers Skinner's illegal transactions, he orders Franklin to kill him while he is picking a prostitute. Jackson' death causes a major drop in Facade's stocks.

Stock Tip

After completing The Vice Assassination, invest all the money from all the three protagonists in Facade's stocks, wait 2-3 days until the stocks return to the pre-mission price and sell everything.

Trivia

  • Trevor Philips' phone is made by Facade.
  • In the enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V, Trevor's phone has a cracked screen, possibly referencing his dangerous lifestyle.
  • In the next-gen version of the game, his phone is based off the Sony Xperia E.
  • Facade is the name given to the frontal part of houses, where windows are usually located, proving that Facade may be some kind of pun for Windows.
  • A Facade is a flashy object that is usually empty on the inside, this could suggest that the company produces products that are all style and no substance.
  • Facade also means to hide something by denying it when it's plain obvious to someone else. It's usually used to describe women who get abused by their partners and try to hide it behind a smile.

Gallery

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