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|name = Merryweather Security |
|name = Merryweather Security |
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|image = Merryweather logo GTA 5.png |
|image = Merryweather logo GTA 5.png |
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− | |caption = Merryweather Company Logo |
+ | |caption = Merryweather Company Logo |
− | |enemies = [[Trevor Philips |
+ | |enemies = [[Trevor Philips]]<br>[[Michael De Santa]]<br>[[Franklin Clinton]]<br>[[Online Player]] <small>(Determinant)<small> |
+ | |affiliations =[[Devin Weston]]<br>[[United States of America|U.S.]] Government |
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|fronts = [[Elysian Island]] |
|fronts = [[Elysian Island]] |
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− | |members = [[Don Percival |
+ | |members = [[Don Percival]] |
|businesses = Private Security<br>Couriership<br>Assassination<br>Escorts |
|businesses = Private Security<br>Couriership<br>Assassination<br>Escorts |
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|colors = Black<br>Green |
|colors = Black<br>Green |
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− | |cars = [[Merryweather Mesa (Off Road Mesa)|Mesa]]<br>[[Dilettante]]<br>[[Buzzard]]<br>[[Cargo Plane]]<br>[[P-996 Lazer]] |
+ | |cars = [[Merryweather Mesa (Off Road Mesa)|Mesa]]<br>[[Dilettante]]<br>[[Buzzard]]<br>[[Cargo Plane]]<br>[[P-996 Lazer]]<br>[[Patriot]] |
|type = Paramilitary Organization<br>Private Security |
|type = Paramilitary Organization<br>Private Security |
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|game = V |
|game = V |
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+ | |game2 = O |
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|locations = [[United States of America]] |
|locations = [[United States of America]] |
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− | |weapons = [[SMG]]<br>[[ |
+ | |weapons = [[Pistol]]<br>[[SMG]]<br>[[Assault Rifle]]<br>[[Carbine Rifle]]<br>[[Rocket Launcher]] |
|leader = [[Don Percival]]}} |
|leader = [[Don Percival]]}} |
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+ | {{Infobox business |
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+ | |bawsaq = {{BAWSAQ/Slider}} '''MER''' |
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+ | |type = Private Military and Security Company |
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+ | |taglines = "''A truly American company - with a truly American concept - outsource everything.''"}} |
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⚫ | The second division is a paramilitary force equipped and trained for high-risk operations; this division is comprised primarily of former military servicemen, possibly Special Forces. The US Government employs this division as a courier service and it is implied the [[FIB]] and [[IAA]] use them as hired back up. |
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+ | {{Quote|Merryweather is a private military and security company with over $10 billion of taxpayer's money in US government contracts to its name.| Description at [[Liberty City National Exchange|LCN.com]].}} |
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Sometime before the game's start, Merryweather is cleared by the [[United States of America|American]] government to begin operating on US soil, both in service of the government and of other organizations in the private sector. |
Sometime before the game's start, Merryweather is cleared by the [[United States of America|American]] government to begin operating on US soil, both in service of the government and of other organizations in the private sector. |
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− | It begins experiencing setbacks and problems almost immediately after their clearance. During [[ |
+ | It begins experiencing setbacks and problems almost immediately after their clearance. During ''[[GTA Online]]'', many of its aircraft and supplies are stolen by the [[GTA Online Protagonist]], who was contacted by [[Lester Crest]]. Lester also sends the player to steal documentation and cargo guarded by Merryweather on numerous occasions. Underground crime lord [[Martin Madrazo]] has also hired the player to destroy Merryweather equipment. Ironically, the Online protagonist can call for backup, boat and helicopter pickups or airstrikes. |
+ | ==Events of ''GTA V''== |
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⚫ | Later, during [[Grand Theft Auto |
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+ | {{Dialogue2|Trevor|Do some research on Merryweather Security Consulting, friend. They'd be on trial for humans rights offences if the US government didn't protect all its contractors from any kind of suit - military or civilian. They're immune from prosecution, and they behave like they are. Murdering, stealing, high on power, guns, and anabolic steroids. Lucky bastards.|Floyd|Look, I don't know about that stuff.|You're right. You don't. Merryweather are employed by the richest, greediest scum on the planet to shit on the poorest and the neediest. So we're going to enjoy shitting on them.|Trevor to Floyd}} |
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⚫ | Later, during ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'', Merryweather suffers many problematic setbacks at the hands of the game's main protagonists, particularly those of [[Trevor Philips]]. During the game, Merryweather has [[The Merryweather Heist|one of the experimental weapons they were guarding for the US government stolen]]; [[Minor Turbulence|one of their planes, which was carrying millions of dollars in weaponry, hijacked and taken down]]; [[Derailed|one of their courier trains, carrying millions of dollars worth of priceless artifacts, derailed]]; [[The Wrap Up|dozens of their men killed at a massive shootout in the Kortz Center]]; [[Meltdown (GTA V)|several men killed after an unsuccessful house invasion]], [[The Big Score (GTA V)|dozens of their men killed while unsuccessfully attempting to stop a heist at the Union Depository Building]] and (depending on the player's choice) [[The Third Way|dozens of their men killed in a foundry while attempting to kill Franklin Clinton, Michael De Santa and Trevor Phillips, and one of their chief board members kidnapped, stuffed into a car, and rolled off a cliff]]. |
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By the end of the main storyline, Merryweather's reputation is in shambles after so many catastrophic failures, causing several of their regular clients to drop them from their payroll, including the US government. After losing the government contract, Merryweather loses clearance to operate on American soil and is forced to shut down several operations they'd started in the country, costing them millions of dollars. |
By the end of the main storyline, Merryweather's reputation is in shambles after so many catastrophic failures, causing several of their regular clients to drop them from their payroll, including the US government. After losing the government contract, Merryweather loses clearance to operate on American soil and is forced to shut down several operations they'd started in the country, costing them millions of dollars. |
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+ | In ''GTA V'', the player can visit their official website, Merryweathersecurity.com and also buy their stocks in the [[Lcn-exchange.com]] website. |
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⚫ | There appears to be three divisions of Merryweather Security. Like [[Gruppe Sechs]], the first division provides onsite and property protection with uniformed guards; these guards can be seen patrolling properties in marked cars or walking the premises with a [[Dogs|guard dog]]. Other guards can be seen guarding the [[Humane Labs and Research]] during [[Monkey Business]], and have a different outfit than regular guards. They provide private security to shareholders such as [[Devin Weston]], and they rarely help the [[Los Santos Police Department (HD Universe)|public law enforcement]] in major incidents, one of which was a [[The Big Score (GTA V)|shootout following a bank robbery]]. |
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⚫ | The second division is a paramilitary force equipped and trained for high-risk operations; this division is comprised primarily of former military servicemen, possibly Special Forces. The US Government employs this division as a courier service and it is implied the [[FIB]] and [[IAA]] use them as hired back up. They own a ship; the [[SS Bulker]] which holds a nuclear bomb. It can be destroyed in [[The Merryweather Heist|The Merryweather Heist's freighter approach]]. |
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⚫ | The third division is a [[wp:Courier|courier]] service that was announced<ref>[http://youtu.be/HjC7qfBYCL4?t=1m21s Weazel News]</ref> by Merryweather around the events of the mission, [[Friend Request]]. The service transports art, artifacts, and perishables for museums and collectors. [[Derailed|This is attacked by Michael De Santa and Trevor Phillips and is deliberately derailed]]. |
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== Known Members == |
== Known Members == |
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* [[Minor Turbulence]] |
* [[Minor Turbulence]] |
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* [[Derailed]] |
* [[Derailed]] |
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+ | * [[Monkey Business]] |
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* [[The Wrap Up]] |
* [[The Wrap Up]] |
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* [[Meltdown (GTA V)|Meltdown]] |
* [[Meltdown (GTA V)|Meltdown]] |
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* [[Teaser Trailer]] |
* [[Teaser Trailer]] |
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* [[Show Me the Monet]] |
* [[Show Me the Monet]] |
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+ | * [[Defender]] |
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* [[Chemical Extraction]] |
* [[Chemical Extraction]] |
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* [[American Exports]] |
* [[American Exports]] |
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* Various [[Gang Attacks]] |
* Various [[Gang Attacks]] |
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− | ==Services (GTA Online)== |
+ | ==Services (''GTA Online'')== |
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+ | {| class="article-table" style="" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="0" |
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− | ! scope="col"|Service |
+ | ! scope="col" |Service |
− | ! scope="col"|GTA Online Description |
+ | ! scope="col" |GTA Online Description |
− | ! scope="col"|In-Game Effect |
+ | ! scope="col" |In-Game Effect |
− | ! scope="col"|Cost |
+ | ! scope="col" |Cost |
− | ! scope="col"|Level Requirement |
+ | ! scope="col" |Level Requirement |
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|Ammo Drop |
|Ammo Drop |
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|Airstrike |
|Airstrike |
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|Request an airstrike at a selected position. |
|Request an airstrike at a selected position. |
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− | |After the payment is received, the player will be requested to drop a flare before a [[P-996 LAZER]] arrives. If the player goes underground or doesn't drop the flare before the jet flies overhead, the LAZER will |
+ | |After the payment is received, the player will be requested to drop a [[Flare|flare]] before a [[P-996 LAZER]] arrives. If the player goes underground or doesn't drop the flare before the jet flies overhead, the LAZER will fly away, with no refund given. |
|$12500 |
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==Vehicles== |
==Vehicles== |
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Merryweather's fleet of vehicles include: |
Merryweather's fleet of vehicles include: |
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+ | *'''[[Merryweather Mesa]]s''', which are heavily modified [[Canis]] Mesas capable of off-road cruising. It is the main vehicle of choice for ground operatives. |
+ | *'''[[Dilettante]]s''', used by Merryweather Security Guards with Merryweather decals to patrol areas. |
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− | *Karin [[Dilettante]]s used as patrol vehicles in the [[Port of Los Santos]], [[Davis Quartz]], and [[Vinewood Hills (GTA V)|Vinewood Hills]]. |
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+ | *'''[[Buzzard Attack Chopper]]s''', which are the main vehicles used by air units. |
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− | *[[Buzzard]]s |
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+ | *'''[[Maverick]]s''', used for transport and air support, GTA Online only. |
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− | *[[Maverick]]s |
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+ | *'''[[Dinghy]]s''', used for transport for naval operatives and naval support. |
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− | *[[Dinghy|Nagasaki Dinghys]] |
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+ | *'''[[Cargo Plane]]''', used by the company for special deliveries (such as government or military shipment). It is currently unknown how many of those they own, but one is stolen and ends up being shot down by the [[Military|U.S. Air Force]]. GTA V only. |
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− | *At least one [[Cargo Plane]]. |
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+ | *'''[[Patriot]]s''', used by ground operatives. Rare in GTA V but fairly common in GTA Online. |
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− | *[[Patriot|Mammoth Patriots]] |
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+ | *'''[[Train (GTA V)|Train]]''', used for transporting high value shipments across [[San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]]. According to [[Ron Jakowski]], it passes by every month. One of them is derailed during the events of GTA V. |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | Canis Mesa (Merryweather Front&Side)-GTAV.jpg|[[Canis]] [[Merryweather Mesa]] |
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+ | KarinSecurityCar-Front-GTAV.png|[[Karin]] [[Dilettante]] |
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+ | BuzzardAttackChopper-GTAV-Front.png|[[Nagasaki]] [[Buzzard]] |
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+ | Maverick-GTAV-front.jpg|[[Buckingham]] [[Maverick]] |
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+ | Dinghy-GTAV-Front.png|[[Nagasaki]] [[Dinghy]] |
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+ | CargoPlane-GTAV-Front.png|[[Cargo Plane]] |
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+ | MammothPatriot-Front-GTAV.png|[[Mammoth]] [[Patriot]] |
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+ | Train-GTAV-Front.jpg|A [[Train (GTA V)|Train]] |
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+ | </gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*Merryweather is a parody of [[wp:Academi|Academi]], formerly known as Blackwater and Xe Services, a private military company infamous for alleged human rights violations during the [[Iraq]] [[wp:Iraq War|War]]. Like Academi, Merryweather had changed its name following an incident that resulted in negative public relations. |
*Merryweather is a parody of [[wp:Academi|Academi]], formerly known as Blackwater and Xe Services, a private military company infamous for alleged human rights violations during the [[Iraq]] [[wp:Iraq War|War]]. Like Academi, Merryweather had changed its name following an incident that resulted in negative public relations. |
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*The styling of the name is also derived from Academi's former Blackwater logo. |
*The styling of the name is also derived from Academi's former Blackwater logo. |
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− | *Every GTA V |
+ | *Every GTA V protagonist so far have been made enemies of Merryweather. The only protagonist that can actually use Merryweather's services is the [[GTA Online Protagonist]]. |
*[[Devin Weston]] apparently owns 11% of Merryweather. If the player chooses the "Deathwish" ending and kills Weston, [[Don Percival]] buys out the majority of Weston's stock in the company. |
*[[Devin Weston]] apparently owns 11% of Merryweather. If the player chooses the "Deathwish" ending and kills Weston, [[Don Percival]] buys out the majority of Weston's stock in the company. |
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− | *In the [[Something Sensible]] ending, despite the fact that [[Devin Weston]] does not die and Merryweather does not fail one more time in this mission, after the mission is done, a phone call from [[Steve Haines]] reveals that Merryweather also loses its license to operate in the U.S. in this ending. |
+ | *In the "[[Something Sensible]]" ending, despite the fact that [[Devin Weston]] does not die and Merryweather does not fail one more time in this mission, after the mission is done, a phone call from [[Steve Haines]] reveals that Merryweather also loses its license to operate in the [[United States of America|U.S.]] in this ending. This may be due to their various attacks during the storyline. |
− | *Throughout the story, Trevor makes references to Merryweather as the "New World Order's" private army and part of the Illuminati. Their emblem, the owl, is also a reference to the Illuminati and the Bohemian Grove conspiracy. In fact, when listening to private conversations with LSPD officers, they discuss the possibility of Merryweather eventually replacing them as law enforcement in the city. |
+ | *Throughout the story, Trevor makes references to Merryweather as the "New World Order's" private army and part of the Illuminati. Their emblem, the owl, is also a reference to the Illuminati and the Bohemian Grove conspiracy. In fact, when listening to private conversations with LSPD officers, they discuss the possibility of Merryweather eventually replacing them as law enforcement in the city. |
− | *On their official website, a map of the World shows Merryweather has several operations and bases across the continents in locations such as Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America as well as the Middle East. |
+ | *On their official website, a map of the World shows Merryweather has several operations and bases across the continents in locations such as Asia, Africa, [[Europe]], [[North America|North]] and South America, as well as the Middle East. |
*In GTA Online, Merryweather soldiers called by the player will, oddly enough, attack other Merryweather soldiers during missions. |
*In GTA Online, Merryweather soldiers called by the player will, oddly enough, attack other Merryweather soldiers during missions. |
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− | *There is a submarine that Merryweather is working on in the docks. However, it will stay the same in Story Mode and Online despite it being a few month |
+ | *There is a submarine that Merryweather is working on in the docks. However, it will stay the same in Story Mode and Online despite it being a few month separation. |
− | *Despite being armed in the [[Port of Los Santos|port]], when the player gains a wanted level, they start to run as if they were civilians. |
+ | *Despite being armed in the [[Port of Los Santos|port]], when the player gains a wanted level, they start to run as if they were civilians. If standing outside, however, they will engage the player if provoked. |
+ | *Merryweather provides security for the [[Humane Labs and Research]] during "[[Monkey Business]]," implying that they've been working at least once for the [[IAA]]. It is also possible to see mercenaries in the Labs area during "[[Chemical Extraction]]." |
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+ | *Despite endings stating that Merryweather has lost its license to operate in the U.S. in GTA V, they can still be found at the [[Los Santos Naval Port]]. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Merryweather Personal 3.jpg|Merryweather Operative variant 3. |
Merryweather Personal 3.jpg|Merryweather Operative variant 3. |
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Merryweather Personal 4.jpg|Merryweather Operative variant 4. |
Merryweather Personal 4.jpg|Merryweather Operative variant 4. |
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+ | MERH.jpg|Dead Merryweather guard found in [[Monkey Business]] |
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</gallery> |
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− | ==References== |
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+ | [[pl:Merryweather]] |
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+ | [[Category:Businesses]] |
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[[Category:Businesses in GTA V]] |
[[Category:Businesses in GTA V]] |
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Revision as of 18:50, 18 September 2014
Merryweather Security Consulting is a private military company and security contractor featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. They are one of the main groups of antagonists in GTA V.
Events of GTA Online
Sometime before the game's start, Merryweather is cleared by the American government to begin operating on US soil, both in service of the government and of other organizations in the private sector.
It begins experiencing setbacks and problems almost immediately after their clearance. During GTA Online, many of its aircraft and supplies are stolen by the GTA Online Protagonist, who was contacted by Lester Crest. Lester also sends the player to steal documentation and cargo guarded by Merryweather on numerous occasions. Underground crime lord Martin Madrazo has also hired the player to destroy Merryweather equipment. Ironically, the Online protagonist can call for backup, boat and helicopter pickups or airstrikes.
Events of GTA V
- Trevor: "Do some research on Merryweather Security Consulting, friend. They'd be on trial for humans rights offences if the US government didn't protect all its contractors from any kind of suit - military or civilian. They're immune from prosecution, and they behave like they are. Murdering, stealing, high on power, guns, and anabolic steroids. Lucky bastards."
- Floyd: "Look, I don't know about that stuff."
- Trevor: "You're right. You don't. Merryweather are employed by the richest, greediest scum on the planet to shit on the poorest and the neediest. So we're going to enjoy shitting on them."
- —Trevor to Floyd
Later, during Grand Theft Auto V, Merryweather suffers many problematic setbacks at the hands of the game's main protagonists, particularly those of Trevor Philips. During the game, Merryweather has one of the experimental weapons they were guarding for the US government stolen; one of their planes, which was carrying millions of dollars in weaponry, hijacked and taken down; one of their courier trains, carrying millions of dollars worth of priceless artifacts, derailed; dozens of their men killed at a massive shootout in the Kortz Center; several men killed after an unsuccessful house invasion, dozens of their men killed while unsuccessfully attempting to stop a heist at the Union Depository Building and (depending on the player's choice) dozens of their men killed in a foundry while attempting to kill Franklin Clinton, Michael De Santa and Trevor Phillips, and one of their chief board members kidnapped, stuffed into a car, and rolled off a cliff.
By the end of the main storyline, Merryweather's reputation is in shambles after so many catastrophic failures, causing several of their regular clients to drop them from their payroll, including the US government. After losing the government contract, Merryweather loses clearance to operate on American soil and is forced to shut down several operations they'd started in the country, costing them millions of dollars.
In GTA V, the player can visit their official website, Merryweathersecurity.com and also buy their stocks in the Lcn-exchange.com website.
Divisions
There appears to be three divisions of Merryweather Security. Like Gruppe Sechs, the first division provides onsite and property protection with uniformed guards; these guards can be seen patrolling properties in marked cars or walking the premises with a guard dog. Other guards can be seen guarding the Humane Labs and Research during Monkey Business, and have a different outfit than regular guards. They provide private security to shareholders such as Devin Weston, and they rarely help the public law enforcement in major incidents, one of which was a shootout following a bank robbery.
The second division is a paramilitary force equipped and trained for high-risk operations; this division is comprised primarily of former military servicemen, possibly Special Forces. The US Government employs this division as a courier service and it is implied the FIB and IAA use them as hired back up. They own a ship; the SS Bulker which holds a nuclear bomb. It can be destroyed in The Merryweather Heist's freighter approach.
The third division is a courier service that was announced[1] by Merryweather around the events of the mission, Friend Request. The service transports art, artifacts, and perishables for museums and collectors. This is attacked by Michael De Santa and Trevor Phillips and is deliberately derailed.
Known Members
- Members
- Don Percival - Founder/CEO
- Devin Weston - Major Shareholder
- Associates
- Molly Schultz (Formerly)
- Franklin Clinton (Formerly)
- Michael De Santa (Formerly)
- Trevor Philips (Formerly)
- Lamar Davis (Formerly)
- Online Player
Mission Appearances
- GTA V
- Scouting the Port
- The Merryweather Heist
- Minor Turbulence
- Derailed
- Monkey Business
- The Wrap Up
- Meltdown
- The Big Score
- The Third Way (Wiped out after this mission)
- GTA Online
- A Titan of a Job
- Dry Docking
- Teaser Trailer
- Show Me the Monet
- Defender
- Chemical Extraction
- American Exports
- Docks to Stock
- Docks to Stock II
- Stocks and Scares
- Various Gang Attacks
Services (GTA Online)
Service | GTA Online Description | In-Game Effect | Cost | Level Requirement |
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Ammo Drop | Request an ammo crate to be dropped at your GPS location. Be sure you are in a secluded location to stop other players stealing it. | Merryweather will drop an ammo crate, which will add some ammo to the gun that you're holding when you pick the crate up. | $1000 | 13 |
Backup Helicopter | Request a helicopter to provide covering fire. | Calls for a Buzzard helicopter to fly in and eliminate hostile players and other enemies. It will circle around the character for a while until it leaves. | $5000 | 20 |
Boat Pickup | Request a boat to bring you to land. | Calls for a private Dinghy to come at the player's location. Works like a taxi. The player can choose to kill the driver and steal the Dinghy instead. Only works when the player is in water. | $250 | 25 |
Helicopter Pickup | Request a helicopter to pick you up. | Calls for a private Maverick to land at the player's location. Works like a taxi. The player can choose to kill the helicopter pilot and steal the Maverick instead. | $1000 | 30 |
Call Mercenaries | Choose a player to be attacked by mercenaries. | Calls for mercenaries to track and eliminate a player. They will appear as 4 armed operatives driving a Mesa and will continue coming until the player is dead. Should they not succeed, a full refund is then given to the contractor. If the target enters his apartment, mercenaries will stop attacking him. | $7500 | 35 |
Airstrike | Request an airstrike at a selected position. | After the payment is received, the player will be requested to drop a flare before a P-996 LAZER arrives. If the player goes underground or doesn't drop the flare before the jet flies overhead, the LAZER will fly away, with no refund given. | $12500 | 50 |
Merryweather Security will temporarily suspend services if the player has recently been hostile towards them, i.e. kill them in gang attacks. However, they will not suspend services if they are killed during missions (i.e. A Titan of a Job, Dry Docking, etc.)
Vehicles
Merryweather's fleet of vehicles include:
- Merryweather Mesas, which are heavily modified Canis Mesas capable of off-road cruising. It is the main vehicle of choice for ground operatives.
- Dilettantes, used by Merryweather Security Guards with Merryweather decals to patrol areas.
- Buzzard Attack Choppers, which are the main vehicles used by air units.
- Mavericks, used for transport and air support, GTA Online only.
- Dinghys, used for transport for naval operatives and naval support.
- Cargo Plane, used by the company for special deliveries (such as government or military shipment). It is currently unknown how many of those they own, but one is stolen and ends up being shot down by the U.S. Air Force. GTA V only.
- Patriots, used by ground operatives. Rare in GTA V but fairly common in GTA Online.
- Train, used for transporting high value shipments across San Andreas. According to Ron Jakowski, it passes by every month. One of them is derailed during the events of GTA V.
Trivia
- Merryweather is a parody of Academi, formerly known as Blackwater and Xe Services, a private military company infamous for alleged human rights violations during the Iraq War. Like Academi, Merryweather had changed its name following an incident that resulted in negative public relations.
- The styling of the name is also derived from Academi's former Blackwater logo.
- Every GTA V protagonist so far have been made enemies of Merryweather. The only protagonist that can actually use Merryweather's services is the GTA Online Protagonist.
- Devin Weston apparently owns 11% of Merryweather. If the player chooses the "Deathwish" ending and kills Weston, Don Percival buys out the majority of Weston's stock in the company.
- In the "Something Sensible" ending, despite the fact that Devin Weston does not die and Merryweather does not fail one more time in this mission, after the mission is done, a phone call from Steve Haines reveals that Merryweather also loses its license to operate in the U.S. in this ending. This may be due to their various attacks during the storyline.
- Throughout the story, Trevor makes references to Merryweather as the "New World Order's" private army and part of the Illuminati. Their emblem, the owl, is also a reference to the Illuminati and the Bohemian Grove conspiracy. In fact, when listening to private conversations with LSPD officers, they discuss the possibility of Merryweather eventually replacing them as law enforcement in the city.
- On their official website, a map of the World shows Merryweather has several operations and bases across the continents in locations such as Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, as well as the Middle East.
- In GTA Online, Merryweather soldiers called by the player will, oddly enough, attack other Merryweather soldiers during missions.
- There is a submarine that Merryweather is working on in the docks. However, it will stay the same in Story Mode and Online despite it being a few month separation.
- Despite being armed in the port, when the player gains a wanted level, they start to run as if they were civilians. If standing outside, however, they will engage the player if provoked.
- Merryweather provides security for the Humane Labs and Research during "Monkey Business," implying that they've been working at least once for the IAA. It is also possible to see mercenaries in the Labs area during "Chemical Extraction."
- Despite endings stating that Merryweather has lost its license to operate in the U.S. in GTA V, they can still be found at the Los Santos Naval Port.