For other uses of the term FIB, see FIB (disambiguation).
The Federal Investigation Bureau (FIB) is a law enforcement agency in the Grand Theft Auto series, appearing in all of the HD Universe games.
Description[]
The FIB is based on the real-life Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is suggested that, just like the real-life FBI, the FIB has the role of an internal intelligence agency and a federal criminal investigative body. As seen in Grand Theft Auto V, they also do domestic surveillance and counterterrorism. They may also be involved in other affairs, given the fact some of the UFOs that appear high above San Andreas after 100% Completion is attained will display the initials "FIB" on their upper hull when approached. According to Lester Crest, the FIB has also framed innocent taxi drivers for terrorism, tortured civil rights campaigners, and ruined "the best bits of the internet".
The FIB replaces the FBI from the 3D Universe games, which didn't use a fictional name for the agency. However, the FIB also makes an appearance in the mobile releases of 3D Universe games by Grove Street Games, although this change takes effect on the ped models; the corresponding vehicles still retain the "FBI" acronym in their names. This is not considered a canon change; in-game dialogue still correctly refers to the agency as the FBI.
Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes of Liberty City[]
With the wanted level system in Grand Theft Auto IV changed, FIB agents appear at four stars, unlike their 3D Universe counterparts, who chase the player at five stars. At four stars, small groups of the FIB agents will arrive in FIB Buffalo sedans to assist the LCPD. Their attacks will become more frequent at five and six stars.
Similarly to NOOSE TRU officers, FIB agents are equipped with body armor, allowing them to withstand more gunfire before going down. Their appearances may vary from every FIB NPC and they do not use any protective gear during pursuits, aside from the aforementioned body armor.
The agents employed by the FIB are often late-middle-aged Caucasian men, unlike the LCPD and NOOSE TRU, who employ young to middle-aged Caucasian, African-American and Hispanic officers. These agents wear different types of uniforms; some wear random clothes with a navy blue jacket with the FIB logo, while others wear black suit pants with a white collared shirt, a black sweater vest and a gold badge around their neck. All FIB Agents carry their FIB badges on the neck. FIB agents are expert drivers and doggedly follow the player.
In certain missions in both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, the FIB Agents employed are of African-American, Caucasian and Asian descent and wear different apparel, such as suits and ties, overcoats, blue FIB track coats and others who wear a tactical vest with the letters "FIB" printed in yellow on the front and the back.
In The Ballad of Gay Tony, the FIB closed a website for gold-buying. The website was goldforlife.biz (only accessible in TBoGT), and due to complications between the FIB and the online store, the FIB shuttered the website, making the store unavailable for a 'temporary', undisclosed amount of time.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, after gaining a four-star wanted level, the FIB will be dispatched to the area to assist the LCPD in killing the player.
They will drive black FIB Ranchers and carries Micro SMGs on foot (same weapon as the NOOSE TRU officers). The FIB Agents attack the player similarly to NOOSE TRU officers. Although hard to see, they seem to wear a similar clothing from that of the GTA IV equivalents, wearing grey/blueish jackets with brown pants. In some cutscenes, they are also depicted with blue caps with the letters "FIB" in white, as well as blue jackets.
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The FIB returns in Grand Theft Auto V, playing a major role in the game storyline. Unlike previous games, the FIB will not pursue the player during regular police chases, being replaced by NOOSE TRU units. They are, however, more prominent in missions. The FIB is a prominent antagonistic faction in the game, along with Merryweather Security.
There appears to be different divisions which uses different outfits and behavior:
- The first one is a security division, where the agents wear suits with their FIB ID cards attached to it. They do not have any specialized gear and only use basic firearms.
- The second one is a division composed of agents wearing blue jackets with "FIB" decals (which look like the FIB agents in GTA IV), and another with a suit and tie and blue bulletproof vests with "FIB'"decals. Like the agents in suits, they use basic firearms.
- The third one is a tactical division, which uses the same model as the NOOSE TRU officers, but with FIB decals on their vests rather than "POLICE" decals, indicating they are independent of the LSPD and are under the FIB's command. It is based on the real-life FBI SWAT. It is suggested that they are dispatched in case of extreme situations (such as hostages, etc.); however, in GTA V, they are seen defending the FIB Headquarters and raiding areas such as the Kortz Center on FIB agents' order. They use almost the same arsenal as NOOSE TRU officers.
The FIB employs Gruppe Sechs guards similarly to the NOOSE.
Basic Behavior[]
- FIB agents are well-protected with Body Armour and do not lose health very quickly. However, unlike the NOOSE TRU, they do not rely on any specialized gear.
- FIB agents tend to move alone towards the player, like most LCPD officers. This contrasts with NOOSE TRU behavior, where they move together as a unit. However, it also means they can flank the player easily.
- When pursuing in FIB Buffalos, they prove to be dangerous at higher wanted levels, as they can perform drive-bys with their SMGs (or Assault SMGs in The Ballad of Gay Tony). Given the sedan's ample room for drive-bys, that means three attackers attacking at the same time towards the player's vehicle, easily damaging the player or an unarmored car with the rather powerful SMG.
- Like NOOSE TRU officers, FIB agents will disappear off camera when the player has no Wanted Level.
Employees and Associates[]
Employees[]
- Agent Jones works in Liberty City as of 2008. He is involved with the cases of Elizabeta Torres's drug deal and The Lost MC. He unsuccessfully attempts to recruit Johnny Klebitz as an informant.
- Steve Haines is a Special Agent who works in Los Santos as of 2013. He investigates some of the city's street gangs, including the Vagos, Ballas, The Families and The Lost MC for the CNT show The Underbelly Of Paradise. He is Dave Norton's superior in the Bureau, and was later the subject of a corruption investigation by the FIB. He is later killed by Trevor Philips for trying to have him and Michael killed.
- Dave Norton is an FIB agent, working under Steve Haines.
- Andreas Sanchez was the right-hand man of Steve Haines. He is later killed by Steve for having worked with a rival agency.
- Agent Rivera is an FIB agent who is a part of an FIB pedophile bust ring. He can be heard in a Weazel News report about it. According to the report, Rivera works undercover by dressing up like a little girl.
- The Unnamed FIB client is an FIB agent who contacts KDJ to have the Union Depository robbed.
- Gary Lane is the official spokesman for the FIB. He is often heard on the news.[1]
Associates[]
- Michael De Santa is a successful bank robber who retires from his "job" after Dave Norton offered him a deal: to fake his own death during a set-up heist and allow Norton to take credit to boost his career, in exchange for a state-funded retirement in Los Santos.
- Trevor Philips is Michael De Santa's partner in crime who gets blackmailed into assisting the Bureau due to his criminal activities.
- Franklin Clinton is a young gangbanger who aids Michael in several of his jobs involving the Bureau in order to advance his own criminal career.
- Billy Grey is a former President of the Alderney Chapter of The Lost MC who agrees to testify against his former friends in order to get time off his prison sentence, but is killed before being able to do so.
Equipment[]
Vehicles[]
Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description |
|---|---|---|
The FIB Buffalo in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
FIB Buffalo | The main pursuit vehicle of the FIB in the normal gameplay, appearing from a 4-star wanted level onwards. |
| Utilized by the FIB only during missions | ||
The Schafter in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Schafter | Only used in Politics and painted black. |
The Annihilator in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Annihilator | Only used in Marta Full of Grace. |
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description |
|---|---|---|
The FIB Rancher in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. |
FIB Rancher | The main pursuit vehicle of the FIB in the normal gameplay, appearing from a 4-star wanted level onwards. |
Grand Theft Auto V & Grand Theft Auto Online[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description |
|---|---|---|
The FIB in Grand Theft Auto V. |
FIB | Can be seen parked at the Satellite Relay Station in the original PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. Otherwise, it is only used in several missions in GTA Online. |
The FIB in Grand Theft Auto V. |
FIB | Normally used by NOOSE TRU in normal gameplay. However, like the Buffalo variant, it can be seen parked at the Satellite Relay Station in the original PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. |
| Utilized by the FIB only during missions | ||
The Fugitive in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Fugitive | Only used in Rooftop Rumble. |
The Unmarked Cruiser in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Unmarked Cruiser | Only used during buy Special Cargo missions and The Gangbanger Robbery. |
The Sheriff SUV in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Sheriff SUV | Only used in Special Cargo - Crash Site. |
The Police Riot in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Police Riot | Only used in Unmarked Weapons - NOOSE Vans. |
The Police Maverick in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Police Maverick | Only used in Exit Strategy. |
The Frogger in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Frogger | Only used in Setup: Data Recovery. |
The Buzzard in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Buzzard | Only used in Kortz Survival. |
The Buzzard Attack Chopper in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Buzzard Attack Chopper | Only used in The Bureau Raid. |
The Annihilator in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Annihilator | Only used in Kortz Survival. |
Weapons[]
Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes[]
| Image | Weapon | Description |
|---|---|---|
The Body Armor in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Body Armor | |
The Pistol in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Pistol | |
The Pump Action Shotgun in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Pump Action Shotgun | |
The Combat Shotgun in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Combat Shotgun | |
The Automatic Shotgun in The Ballad of Gay Tony. |
Automatic Shotgun | Only used in The Ballad of Gay Tony. |
The SMG in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
SMG | |
The Assault SMG in The Ballad of Gay Tony. |
Assault SMG | Only used in The Ballad of Gay Tony. |
The Carbine Rifle in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Carbine Rifle | |
The Combat Sniper in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Combat Sniper | |
The Advanced MG in The Ballad of Gay Tony. |
Advanced MG | Only used in The Ballad of Gay Tony. |
| Utilized by the FIB only during missions | ||
The Combat Pistol in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Combat Pistol | Only used in Going Deep. |
The Micro SMG in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Micro SMG | Only used in When the Blue Chips are Down. |
The Assault Rifle in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Assault Rifle | Only used in Marta Full of Grace. |
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
| Image | Weapon | Description |
|---|---|---|
 The Micro SMG in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. |
Micro SMG |
Grand Theft Auto V & Grand Theft Auto Online[]
| Image | Weapon | Description |
|---|---|---|
The Pistol in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Pistol | Used by the FIB agents at the Satellite Relay Station in PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. |
| Utilized by the FIB only during missions | ||
The Body Armor in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Body Armor | Used by the FIB Tactical Unit in The Bureau Raid, The Wrap Up and The Third Way. Some field agents also wear it in several missions in GTA Online. |
The Combat Pistol in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Combat Pistol | Used by the FIB agents at the Satellite Relay Station in PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. |
The AP Pistol in Grand Theft Auto V. |
AP Pistol | Used by the FIB agents at the Satellite Relay Station in PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. |
The Pump Shotgun in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Pump Shotgun | |
The Assault Shotgun in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Assault Shotgun | Used in Kortz Survival. |
The SMG in Grand Theft Auto V. |
SMG | |
The Assault Rifle in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Assault Rifle | Used in Rooftop Rumble and Kortz Survival. |
The Carbine Rifle in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Carbine Rifle | Used by the FIB Tactical Unit during The Bureau Raid, The Wrap Up and The Third Way. |
The Combat MG in Grand Theft Auto V. |
MG | Used in Random Event: Weazel Plaza Shootout. |
The Combat MG in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Combat MG | Used in Kortz Survival. |
The Sniper Rifle in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Sniper Rifle | Used by Dave Norton in Prologue. |
Stations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- FIB Building - Easton, Algonquin.
- Varsity Heights Police Station (only in GTA Chinatown Wars).
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Prominent Appearances in Missions[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Lost and Damned[]
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Dead Man Walking
- Three's Company
- By the Book
- Blitz Play
- Paleto Score Setup
- Monkey Business
- Cleaning out the Bureau
- The Bureau Raid
- The Wrap Up
- Lamar Down
- The Third Way
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
HeistsExecutives and Other CriminalsGunrunningThe Diamond Casino HeistLos Santos TunersThe ContractThe Criminal Enterprises |
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes of Liberty City[]
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Further Notes[]
Main article: Grove Street Games/Errors
In Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and other mobile releases, the original FBI logo from the original 3D Universe trilogy titles are edited and rearranged as "FIB", a law enforcement agency which only exists in the HD Universe timeline of the series. This is an anachronistic error by Grove Street Games and not considered a canon change.
In-game dialogue still correctly refers to the agency as being the FBI.
Trivia[]
General[]
- The agency's initialism is a play on words since fib is a synonym of lie, which probably hints towards corruption within the organization. This seems true as almost all of GTA V's story is based on working for a corrupt division of the FIB. It might also reference the fact that the real-life FBI is legally allowed to lie.
- On being asked by Niko at their introduction if the United Liberty Paper is actually FIB, the contact replies sarcastically asking if he looks like a homosexual, which might be a reference to the semi-confirmed homosexuality allegations of the FBI's first and longest serving director, J. Edgar Hoover.
- The FIB maintains a most wanted hackers list, as seen in GTA Online. Several of the hackers on the list are from Iran.
Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes[]
- The four stars on the FIB seal is a reference to GTA IV, where the FIB may be dispatched after the player if they have a wanted level of 4 stars or more.
- Unlike the NOOSE TRU, the FIB does not employ the corresponding helicopters during high wanted levels, being instead occupied by LCPD officers. However, in the TLAD mission Marta Full of Grace, it is the only instance to see an FIB-operated Annihilator, also with gunners wielding Assault Rifles.
- Although in the mission Blow Your Cover, there are only NOOSE TRU officers, Playboy X will yell "This some serious FIB shit".
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- FIB agents share the same dialogue with LCPD officers and NOOSE TRU (taken from IV and Liberty City Stories) instead of having unique dialogue, and, as such, will refer to themselves as police officers (eg: "Police, get the hell out of the car!" when trying to pull the player out of the car and arrest them).
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Outside of missions in GTA V, FIB agents in suits (the ones that appear as enemies in The Bureau Raid) are not considered law enforcement. When FIB agents are angered and start shooting at the player at the satellite dishes, no wanted level is obtained. When the police arrive at the dishes and the player gets rid of their wanted level via cheats, the cops and FIB agents will shoot at each other. The agents alone might shoot at each other.
- The fact that some of the UFOs seen in GTA V have FIB markings is a parody of the conspiracy that the U.S. government is hiding alien life from the public eye, and the conspiracy that the U.S. government has been hiding secret aircraft based on UFO technology from public attention.
- Female FIB agents can be seen in the Comms Floor of the Headquarters if the Fire Crew option has been chosen for The Bureau Raid.
- Also seen during GTA Online Heist Prep: Hacking Device if the players are required to go to the FIB Building.
- The FIB tactical agents encountered later in the game will increase the NOOSE killed statistic, since they are technically re-skinned NOOSE TRU agents.
- The FIB tactical teams in the mission The Wrap Up have a difference in both versions:
- In the original version, they wear helmets, goggles, and balaclavas.
- In the enhanced version, they only wear balaclavas. It was reverted back to the original version in a later patch, but the goggles are strapped on the helmet.
- FIB agents can be seen using IAA agents' model during The Bureau Raid (Roof approach).
- It appears that the FIB has a rivalry with the IAA. It mirrors the real-life rivalry between the FBI and the CIA/NSA.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Eight suits (four for male and four for female character) with FIB ID Badge can be obtained in GTA Online Heist Prep: Hacking Device, and can be saved to outfits.
- The FIB appeared in certain missions in Grand Theft Auto Online often appearing alongside police. Also, in GTA Online, the FIB has seem to have ties with The Professionals, as seen in the mission Rooftop Rumble.
- The agents with bulletproof vests were able to be selected in Capture Creator. With the Last Team Standing Update, these agents have been replaced by IAA actors for some reason. However, they were added again with the Heists update.
References[]
- ↑ “Usually it's kept to the movies, but Los Santos erupted in real terror yesterday. Many agents were left dead as the IAA and the FIB fought valiantly to defeat an unknown enemy assailant in a bloody battle at the Kortz Center. Private security contractors from Merryweather were also thought to have engaged the enemy as the war on terror hit our streets. Shocked passersby watched agents as they battled bravely to stop the terrorists. Confusion reigned, and at certain moments it seemed as if the agents were fighting each other, but order was soon restored. FIB spokesman Gary Lane told reporters at the scene - "We will not sleep until we have identified the people responsible for this incident. Several agents fell in the line of duty, but luckily no innocent people were effected." Both IAA and FIB officials called for increased funding to fight the war that has now arrived in our city.”— A Los Santos Meteor article after The Wrap Up.
See Also[]
- International Affairs Agency - a rival agency in Grand Theft Auto V.
- Special Agents - Grand Theft Auto 2 counterpart.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation - 3D Universe counterpart.
