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|caption = Seal of the International Affairs Agency
  
|caption = Seal of the International Affairs Agency
 
|name = International Affairs <br> Agency
  
|name = International Affairs <br> Agency
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|aka = IAA<br>Agency
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|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' (unnamed)<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''}}
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|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' <small>(as the [[United Liberty Paper|U.L. Paper]])</small><br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''|type = International intelligence agency|vehicles = [[Buzzard]]|locations = [[IAA Headquarters]]}}
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The '''International Affairs Agency ​(IAA)''' is an intelligence agency in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. It is most likely a parody of the [[wp:Central Intelligence Agency|Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) since the abbreviation sounds similar and the seal also bears a resemblance.
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The '''International Affairs Agency ​(IAA)''' is an intelligence agency featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]] ''(as the [[United Liberty Paper|U.L. Paper]]) and ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
   
 
==Overview==
  
==Overview==
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The agency's [[IAA_Headquarters|headquarters]] are located in [[Downtown Los Santos (GTA V)|Downtown Los Santos]], right next to the [[FIB Headquarters]]. 
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The agency appears to be based on both the [[wikipedia:Central_Intelligence_Agency|Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) and the [[wikipedia:National_Security_Agency|National Security Agency]] (NSA). According to [[Steve Haines]], the IAA is heavily corrupted and abducts public funding for their own benefits. In GTA V, the IAA's [[IAA_Headquarters|headquarters]] are located in [[Downtown Los Santos (GTA V)|Downtown Los Santos]], right next to the [[FIB Headquarters]]. The building is based on Two California Plaza. 
   
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In 2013, the IAA had begun to lose funding as terrorist activity has calmed down. According to Steve Haines, the agency had tasked [[Humane Labs and Research]] to develop a strong neuro-toxin. When it was finished, the IAA would then release the neuro-toxin in a major metropolitan area and pass it off as a terrorist attack to hopefully re-inflate their budget due to the demand by the public to stop terrorism. The plan was foiled, however, by [[Steve Haines]] and [[Dave Norton]] of the [[FIB]] and [[Michael De Santa]] during the mission [[Monkey Business]].
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In 2013, the IAA began to lose funding as terrorist activity had calmed down. This caused the IAA and the FIB to be involved in a bureaucratic fight over which agency will receive more government funding. In 2013, the IAA kidnapped [[Ferdinand Kerimov]], an alleged terrorist, and faked his death to, "remove him from the record". The IAA then moved him to their headquarters for torture and interrogation. [[Michael De Santa]], on [[Steve Haines]]' order, [[Three's Company|abducted Kerimov in the middle of a torture session]]. Michael and his associates [[Trevor Philips]] and [[Franklin Clinton]] also [[Blitz Play|hijack a IAA funding truck]] which, as Haines says, are corruption-related fundings from drugs.
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Later in-game, according to Steve Haines, the agency had tasked [[Humane Labs and Research]] to develop a strong neurotoxin. When it was finished, the IAA would then release the neuro-toxin in a major metropolitan area and pass it off as a terrorist attack to hopefully re-instate their budget due to the demand by the public to stop terrorism. The plan was foiled, however, by [[Steve Haines]] and [[Dave Norton]] of the [[FIB]] and [[Michael De Santa]] during the mission [[Monkey Business]].
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The IAA managed to intercept Michael, Dave, and Steve while they were [[The Wrap Up|confronting each other at the Kortz Center]]. Led by their [[United Liberty Paper contact|udercover agent]], the IAA team managed to corner the three men, up until rogue FIB agents and [[Merryweather]] ambush the entire group. It led to a huge firefight, and the IAA agents were killed.
   
 
It is confirmed that the [[United Liberty Paper]] is a front for the IAA, as the [[United Liberty Paper Contact]] appears as an IAA agent and point-man in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. [[Karen]] also appears in the game as a lead interrogator. 
  
It is confirmed that the [[United Liberty Paper]] is a front for the IAA, as the [[United Liberty Paper Contact]] appears as an IAA agent and point-man in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. [[Karen]] also appears in the game as a lead interrogator. 
   
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All three protagonists fought with the IAA in different missions, agents are seen in the missions: [[Three's Company]], [[Monkey Business]] and [[The Wrap Up]], their appearances are themselves very short. In Three's Comapany they use pistols, SMGs and Shotguns and in The Wrap Up, one agent is carrying the [[Carbine Rifle]].
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All three protagonists in GTA V fought with the IAA in different missions; IAA agents are seen in the missions [[Dead Man Walking]], [[Three's Company]], [[Monkey Business]], and [[The Wrap Up]]. In Dead Man Walking, they use Combat Pistols, SMGs, and Pump Shotguns. In Three's Company they use Pistols, SMGs and Shotguns. In The Wrap Up, they used Pistols once again, but one agent is carrying a [[Carbine Rifle]].
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The IAA agents have different appearances than FIB agents. They often wear shirts and trousers, and a collar with their IAA badge attached. Some may have vests. Only Karen and the United Liberty Paper Contact have suits.
   
 
==Employees==
  
==Employees==
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*[[Niko Bellic]], hired assassin, not full employee.
  
*[[Niko Bellic]], hired assassin, not full employee.
 
*[[Little Jacob]], hired assassin, not full employee.
  
*[[Little Jacob]], hired assassin, not full employee.
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*Lucinda Jacob, spokeswoman
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*[[Lucinda Jacob]], spokeswoman
 
*[[Aleks Thornton]] <small>(Possibly)</small>
  
*[[Aleks Thornton]] <small>(Possibly)</small>
   
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*[[Carbine Rifle]]
  
*[[Carbine Rifle]]
   
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== Mission appearances ==
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* [[Dead Man Walking]]
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* [[Three's Company]]
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* [[Predator]] (mentioned)
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* [[Surveying the Score]] (mentioned)
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* [[The Wrap Up]]
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
  
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IAAbuilding.png|The IAA skyscraper in Downtown Los Santos.
  
IAAbuilding.png|The IAA skyscraper in Downtown Los Santos.
 
IAA_logo.png|IAA logo
  
IAA_logo.png|IAA logo
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Michael threatening the target-GTAV.png|An IAA agent in [[Three's Company]]
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BuzzardAttackChopper-GTAV-Front.png|[[Buzzard]] Attack Chopper, used by the IAA
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Imagedism2838.jpg|A model for an IAA agent.
 
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*The IAA is based on the [[wp:Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]], though it incorporates elements of the [[wp:National Security Agency|NSA]], mainly its involvement in domestic affairs (the CIA officially does not operate domestically).
  
*The IAA is based on the [[wp:Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]], though it incorporates elements of the [[wp:National Security Agency|NSA]], mainly its involvement in domestic affairs (the CIA officially does not operate domestically).
 
*The symbol of the IAA features what appears to be an eye, along with arrows that resemble missiles. This could be a reference to how the CIA (and to an extent the NSA) is notorious for spying on people and sending drone strikes.
  
*The symbol of the IAA features what appears to be an eye, along with arrows that resemble missiles. This could be a reference to how the CIA (and to an extent the NSA) is notorious for spying on people and sending drone strikes.
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*According to Karen, it's standard procedure to sodomise suspects during interrogation '''without lube'''.
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*According to Karen, its standard procedure is to sodomise suspects during interrogation '''without lube'''.
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*The IAA Headquarters is based upon [[wp:One California Plaza|Two California Plaza]] in [[wp:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]], [[wp:California|California]].
  
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**In the game files, the character file for the agent has "cia" in the file name, confirming the connection between the IAA and the real-life CIA.
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*So far, the [[Buzzard|Buzzard Attack Helicopter]] is the only vehicle known to be used by the IAA.
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*In GTA Online, as of 1.17, players are now able to place IAA agents down in the content creator. These agents replace the unique variants of FIB agents.
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== See Also ==
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* [[Federal Investigation Bureau]], a rival agency in GTA V
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* [[United Liberty Paper]], a front company for the IAA in GTA IV.
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==Navigation==
 
{{LawNav}}
  
{{LawNav}}
 
[[Category:Government]]
  
[[Category:Government]]

Revision as of 12:04, 16 December 2014

Template:LawOrganisation Info The International Affairs Agency ​(IAA) is an intelligence agency featured in Grand Theft Auto IV (as the U.L. Paper) and Grand Theft Auto V.

Overview

The agency appears to be based on both the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA). According to Steve Haines, the IAA is heavily corrupted and abducts public funding for their own benefits. In GTA V, the IAA's headquarters are located in Downtown Los Santos, right next to the FIB Headquarters. The building is based on Two California Plaza. 

In 2013, the IAA began to lose funding as terrorist activity had calmed down. This caused the IAA and the FIB to be involved in a bureaucratic fight over which agency will receive more government funding. In 2013, the IAA kidnapped Ferdinand Kerimov, an alleged terrorist, and faked his death to, "remove him from the record". The IAA then moved him to their headquarters for torture and interrogation. Michael De Santa, on Steve Haines' order, abducted Kerimov in the middle of a torture session. Michael and his associates Trevor Philips and Franklin Clinton also hijack a IAA funding truck which, as Haines says, are corruption-related fundings from drugs.

Later in-game, according to Steve Haines, the agency had tasked Humane Labs and Research to develop a strong neurotoxin. When it was finished, the IAA would then release the neuro-toxin in a major metropolitan area and pass it off as a terrorist attack to hopefully re-instate their budget due to the demand by the public to stop terrorism. The plan was foiled, however, by Steve Haines and Dave Norton of the FIB and Michael De Santa during the mission Monkey Business.

The IAA managed to intercept Michael, Dave, and Steve while they were confronting each other at the Kortz Center. Led by their udercover agent, the IAA team managed to corner the three men, up until rogue FIB agents and Merryweather ambush the entire group. It led to a huge firefight, and the IAA agents were killed.

It is confirmed that the United Liberty Paper is a front for the IAA, as the United Liberty Paper Contact appears as an IAA agent and point-man in Grand Theft Auto V. Karen also appears in the game as a lead interrogator. 

All three protagonists in GTA V fought with the IAA in different missions; IAA agents are seen in the missions Dead Man Walking, Three's Company, Monkey Business, and The Wrap Up. In Dead Man Walking, they use Combat Pistols, SMGs, and Pump Shotguns. In Three's Company they use Pistols, SMGs and Shotguns. In The Wrap Up, they used Pistols once again, but one agent is carrying a Carbine Rifle.

The IAA agents have different appearances than FIB agents. They often wear shirts and trousers, and a collar with their IAA badge attached. Some may have vests. Only Karen and the United Liberty Paper Contact have suits.

Employees

Weapons & Equipment

Mission appearances

Gallery

Trivia

  • The IAA is based on the CIA, though it incorporates elements of the NSA, mainly its involvement in domestic affairs (the CIA officially does not operate domestically).
  • The symbol of the IAA features what appears to be an eye, along with arrows that resemble missiles. This could be a reference to how the CIA (and to an extent the NSA) is notorious for spying on people and sending drone strikes.
  • According to Karen, its standard procedure is to sodomise suspects during interrogation without lube.
    • In the game files, the character file for the agent has "cia" in the file name, confirming the connection between the IAA and the real-life CIA.
  • So far, the Buzzard Attack Helicopter is the only vehicle known to be used by the IAA.
  • In GTA Online, as of 1.17, players are now able to place IAA agents down in the content creator. These agents replace the unique variants of FIB agents.

See Also

Navigation

Template:LawNav

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