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==[[Grove Street Families]]==
 
==[[Grove Street Families]]==
The Grove Street Families have been silenced over the past few years by drugs, internal disagreements and their sworn enemies, the [[Ballas]]. The [[Seville Boulevard Families]] (controlling only a small area in south-east Los Santos) and the [[Temple Drive Families]] (located up north) have split from the Grove, so just because they're [[File:Grove_Street_Families.jpg|thumb|Grove Street Families]]wearing green doesn't mean they are necessarily allies. Whilst these events took place, [[Los Santos Vagos|Vagos]] and Ballas took over. Everyday, Grove Street gets weaker, and the Ballas get stronger. Grove Street OG's include [[Sweet]] (Sean Johnson), [[Big Smoke]] (Melvin Harris, formally), [[Ryder]] (Lance Wilson, formally) and CJ ([[Carl Johnson]]). The families must re-unite if they are ever to rise again. The Grove Street Families control areas of [[Ganton]] and [[East Los Santos]]. Some of them have [[Knife]]s, 9mm pistols and [[Tec9]]s but most of them are unarmed and carrying a bottle or a cigarette. If gang members are unarmed when they are recruited to the gang they receive an 9mm pistol. They usually drive [[Greenwood]]s, [[Savanna]]s and [[Voodoo]]s. When CJ comes by the jail to pick up Sweet, his brother, some of the GSF gang members becomed addicted to drugs and Drug dealers appear in Ganton and East Los Santos.
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The Grove Street Families have been silenced over the past few years by drugs, internal disagreements and their sworn enemies, the [[Ballas]]. The [[Seville Boulevard Families]] (controlling only a small area in south-east Los Santos) and the [[Temple Drive Families]] (located up north) have split from the Grove, so just because they're [[File:Grove_Street_Families.jpg|thumb|Grove Street Families]]wearing green doesn't mean they are necessarily allies. Whilst these events took place, [[Los Santos Vagos|Vagos]] and Ballas took over. Everyday, Grove Street gets weaker, and the Ballas get stronger. Grove Street OG's include [[Sweet]] (Sean Johnson), [[Big Smoke]] (Melvin Harris, formally), [[Ryder]] (Lance Wilson, formally) and CJ ([[Carl Johnson]]). The families must re-unite if they are ever to rise again. The Grove Street Families control areas of [[Ganton]] and [[East Los Santos]]. Some of them have [[Knife]]s, 9mm pistols and [[Tec9]]s but most of them are unarmed and carrying a bottle or a cigarette. If gang members are unarmed when they are recruited to the gang they receive an 9mm pistol. They usually drive [[Greenwood]]s, [[Savanna]]s and [[Voodoo]]s. When CJ comes by the jail to pick up Sweet, his brother, some of the GSF gang members have become addicted to drugs and Drug dealers appear in Ganton and East Los Santos.
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==The [[Ballas]]==
 
==The [[Ballas]]==

Revision as of 13:22, 8 September 2011

San Andreas Gangs

Rockstar North conducted massive amounts of research before developing the gangs of San Andreas, research that involved talking to DJ Pooh, Mister Cartoon, Estevan Oriol, and hundreds of other well-known faces. Gangs play a much larger role than they did in Vice City. Firstly, the number of gangs has increased. As well as having the large, dominating gangs, we see smaller, more local gangs. Generally, gangs cause a bit more trouble than they did in previous titles-toppling cars, crowding streets and using various new methods of attack. In some areas of the map, you are welcome, and in others, you are not. San Andreas gives you the ability to 'take over' areas of the map, and recruit new members into your gang to help and defend you. Gang members are recognised by their clothing, tattoos, and hand signs. These are useful for two reasons - it allows police to identify a gang set or victim, and it allows gang members to interact with one another. Each gang has its own territory, indicated by street warnings, wall graffiti, or simply violence. In Los Santos, each of the 4 gangs are split up into different 'sets'. This is bad, because not all sets get along, and good, because there's always plenty of backup available.

Gang Wars & Territory

Winning territory involves gang war, and this must be done carefully. Enter the area you wish to control, and kill every opposition member in sight. Killing 3 members ON FOOT will provoke a gang war, and the area under attack will flash red on the radar. The opposition attack in 3 waves to defend their land. Keep a close eye on the radar, and watch where the attackers are coming from. They may attack unexpectantly or in large numbers, so make sure you have a plentiful supply of health and armor before starting the war. If possible, shoot from long distances or from rooftops. Sometimes cars will even turn up with gang members shooting out the windows doing a drive-by. Survive the 3 waves, and the area is yours. That area is now highlighted green on the map. Other gangs may try and take your territory, and it's up to you to defend it. Gang wars and territory are introduced during Sweet's mission Doberman. After the mission The Green Sabre, CJ no longer has the ability to win new territory, or defend his own. The feature returns during the mission Home Coming, in the Final Missions strand.

Recruitment

Recruit some homies by pressing Up on the D-pad whilst targeting a member. CJ can recruit a maximum of 7 members at any given time. The maximum number of recruits depends on CJ's respect level. A Coach will hold all 7 members, an Ambulance will carry 6, where as a typical car will carry a maximum of 2 or 4. Press Up on the D-pad and your homies will follow you. Press Down on the D-Pad (in the PC version, the controls used are G and H), and they will stay put until told to do otherwise. Your homies will return fire to those who attack you, and shoot at rival gang members and cops. They will also participate in drive-by shootings, just like Sweet, Smoke and Ryder demonstrate in the mission 'Drive-By'. Don't depend on your homies too much as they aren't very reliable. They can, however, draw fire away from CJ. Press L1 with the camera to have a picture taken with your homies. To disband the gang, hold Down on the D-pad for a few seconds, or simply abandon them. There is a cheat that allows you to recruit any pedestrian, and not just homies. There is also another one that instead of giving them a Pistol to defend themselves/you with, it will give them a Rocket Launcher. This is not recommended though, as there is a large chance that they will accidentally blow themselves/the player up.

Grove Street Families

The Grove Street Families have been silenced over the past few years by drugs, internal disagreements and their sworn enemies, the Ballas. The Seville Boulevard Families (controlling only a small area in south-east Los Santos) and the Temple Drive Families (located up north) have split from the Grove, so just because they're

Grove Street Families

Grove Street Families

wearing green doesn't mean they are necessarily allies. Whilst these events took place, Vagos and Ballas took over. Everyday, Grove Street gets weaker, and the Ballas get stronger. Grove Street OG's include Sweet (Sean Johnson), Big Smoke (Melvin Harris, formally), Ryder (Lance Wilson, formally) and CJ (Carl Johnson). The families must re-unite if they are ever to rise again. The Grove Street Families control areas of Ganton and East Los Santos. Some of them have Knifes, 9mm pistols and Tec9s but most of them are unarmed and carrying a bottle or a cigarette. If gang members are unarmed when they are recruited to the gang they receive an 9mm pistol. They usually drive Greenwoods, Savannas and Voodoos. When CJ comes by the jail to pick up Sweet, his brother, some of the GSF gang members have become addicted to drugs and Drug dealers appear in Ganton and East Los Santos.


The Ballas

The Ballas have a bitter rivalry with the Grove Street Families. The Ballas come in Four sets - Front Yard Ballas

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, Rollin Heights Ballas, Kilo Tray Ballas and the Temple Drive Ballas. The Front Yard Ballas are Los Santos' most notorious drug dealers, and Grove Street's biggest rivals. The Rollin Heights Ballas act as backup and control only the tiny area of Glen Park, although they are said to be expanding south, into Idlewood. The Kilo Tray Ballas and The Temple Drive Ballas are smaller groups based in Verona Beach and small parts in Willowfield. The Ballas are battling with rivals (Vagos & the Grove Street Families) to control East Los Santos. The Ballas have been around since the 1970's - Involved in drug dealing, gang banging, prostitution, arms dealing, vandalism, degeneracy, but mainly, the cocaine trade. Mindless, uncontrollable, and thought to have ties with Mexican (Drugs), and Russian (Weapons) Mobs.They carry Micro SMGs and 9mm pistols, but when in gang war with them they have AK-47s, SMGs, 9mm pistols and Micro SMGs. In the mission House Party, they are seen with Tec9s. They can be seen driving Tahomas and Majestics.

Varrios Los Aztecas

A latin street gang based in El Corona and Little Mexico, distinctly recognised by their turquoise bandanas. They have a major rivalry with the Los Santos Vagos. they are heavily involved in gun running and street violence, but are slowly diminishing. The

Varios Los Aztecas

Varios Los Aztecas

Varrios Los Aztecas are traditionally anti-narcotics. Gang veterans include Cesar Vialpando, Sunny, Gal and Hazer. They can be seen near the Los Santos International Airport. They usually drive Broadways, Hermes' and Glendales.

Los Santos Vagos

The Vagos sport yellow bandanas, and occupy a majority of North and East Los Santos, namely Las Colinas and Los Flores. This hispanic gang are

Los Santos Vagos

Los Santos Vagos

sworn enemies of the Varrios Los Aztecas, and attack in large numbers. Heavily involved in drug trade, The Vagos have a major involvment in Big Smoke's crack business. They usually drive Hermes', Oceanics and Tornados.

San Fierro Rifa

This hispanic street gang control areas of Garcia, San Fierro. They are believed to have become a major hub in the international drugs trade -

San Fierro Rifa

San Fierro Rifa

with possible involvment in the cocaine trade. They have a dislike towards mexican gangs in Los Santos. T-Bone Mendez is the leader of the Rifa. They carry just 9mm pistols, bottles, and blunts, making them the least harmful gang in the game. They usually drive Sabres, Blades and Stallions. They're known for running away from CJ when they are feeling threatened.

San Fierro Triads

San Fierro Triads

San Fierro Triads

A San Fierro based gang helped along by Wu Zi Mu, a blind gentleman, and led by Ran Fa Li. The Triads operate the Four Dragons Casino in Las Venturas, but their main place of work is Chinatown. There are two sets of Triads - The Mountain Cloud Boys, operated by Woozie, and the Red Gecko Tong, led by Ran Fa Li. The Triads are currently having problems with a Vietnamese street gang known as the Da Nang Boys. They carry AK47s and 9mm pistols.They can be recognized by all black clothing.They usually drive Stratums, Elegys and Sultans

Da Nang Boys

The Da Nang Boys are a Vietnamese street gang based in San Fierro, preparing a full move to the United States. They control the dockland/bay

Da Nang Boys

Da Nang Boys

area in Easter Basin - often causing disturbance. They're currently at war with local Triad gangs. They are extremely violent with major interests in protection. They usually drive Buccaneers, Tampas and Mananas

Las Venturas Mafia

Las Venturas Mafia

Las Venturas Mafia in Grove Street.

Three Liberty City based mob families operate in Las Venturas, and each of them have a stake in Caligula's Casino. The Sindacco Family want to do business with the Leone's, and this involves Salvatore pledging 5 million dollars to the Sindaccos. Both gangs argue over who should run the casino, and so Ken Rosenberg (once working with the Forelli's down in Vice City) is put forward as a neutral party. Ken is in the middle of the 3 mob families, so if one attacks the other, Ken will most likely be the target. The Sindaccos are represented by Johnny, and the Forelli's continue causing trouble for the Leone's. The Triads have opened a new casino at the opposite end of The Strip, which will likely feature as competition for Caligula's.