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|protagonists = [[Michael De Santa]]<br>[[Franklin Clinton]]<br>[[Trevor Philips]]}}
 
|protagonists = [[Michael De Santa]]<br>[[Franklin Clinton]]<br>[[Trevor Philips]]}}
   
'''Planning the Big Score''' is the first part of the multi-mission final [[Heists|heist]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
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'''Planning the Big Score''' is the first part of the multi-mission final [[Heists|heist]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. This mission is essentially an interactive cutscene in which the player chooses the approach to take and the team members to use.
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==Advice==
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Before triggering this mission, it is recommended to create a unique save point in case the selected team/approach doesn't work, though doing so will require the player to redo the respective setup missions.
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Michael, Trevor, Franklin and Lester reunited in the [[Vanilla Unicorn]] to discuss how they are going to procede with the [[Union Depository]] heist. They discuss with method they should use and with crew member should come with then.
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Michael, Trevor, Franklin and Lester reunited in the [[Vanilla Unicorn]] to discuss how they are going to proceed with the [[Union Depository]] heist. They discuss with method they should use and with crew member should come with then.
   
 
==Methods and Preparation==
 
==Methods and Preparation==
 
===Subtle===
 
===Subtle===
In this method, Michael and Trevor steal the two [[Securicar]]s that are going to the Union Depository, make the occupants hostage and support and pose as [[Gruppe 6]] officers, so they can enter in the Union and peacefully take the gold. Then they take the gold to four modified [[Gauntlet]]s, so they can get out of the city without allerting the police.
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In this method, Michael and Trevor steal the two [[Securicar]]s that are going to the Union Depository, make the occupants hostage and support and pose as [[Gruppe 6]] officers, so they can enter in the Union and peacefully take the gold. Then they take the gold to four modified [[Gauntlet]]s, so they can get out of the city without alerting the police.
   
 
Choosing the subtle method will unlock the following [[Heist Setups|setup mission]]:
 
Choosing the subtle method will unlock the following [[Heist Setups|setup mission]]:
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===Obvious===
 
===Obvious===
In this method, Franklin uses a [[Cutter]] to reach the Union Depository vault from the underground, so he can steal the gold directly from the vault. Michael will be at the front of the Union, distracting the cops and Trevor uses his [[Frogger|helicopter]] the take the gold to the [[Train (GTA V)|Train]].
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In this method, Franklin uses a [[Cutter]] to reach the Union Depository vault from the underground, so he can steal the gold directly from the vault. Michael will be at the front of the bank, distracting the cops and Trevor uses his [[Frogger|helicopter]] the take the gold to the [[Train (GTA V)|Train]].
   
 
Choosing the obvious method will unlock the following setup mission:
 
Choosing the obvious method will unlock the following setup mission:
 
*[[Driller]]
 
*[[Driller]]
 
*[[Sidetracked]]
 
*[[Sidetracked]]
*[[Getaway Vehicle]] <small>(Its recomended to upgrade the car in the [[Los Santos Customs]])</small>
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*[[Getaway Vehicle]] <small>(It's recommended to upgrade the car in the [[Los Santos Customs]])</small>
   
 
==Crew==
 
==Crew==
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==='''Subtle'''===
 
==='''Subtle'''===
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====Gunmen '''''x2'''''====
 
''Note: the first gunman helps Michael and Trevor in the Union Depository and also helps load the Gauntlets with gold, while the second gunman helps hold the guards while they steal the Securicars.''
 
*[[Gustavo Mota]] - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Packie McReary]]* - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Chef]] - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Karl Abolaji]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job.
 
*[[Norm Richards]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Hugh Welsh]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Daryl Johns]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
   
====Gunman====
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====Drivers '''''x2'''''====
''Note: the first gunman helps Michael and Trevor in the Union Depository and also load the Gauntlets, the second gunman helps hold the guards while they steal the Securicars.''
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''Note: the first driver helps load the Gauntlets with gold and drives one of the Gauntlets during the escape, while the second driver helps change the tires of the Securicars when they're stolen and drives one of the trucks that the Gauntlet drivers must load their cars onto.''
*[[Gustavo Mota]] - If chosen, he provides a good job being either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
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*[[Eddie Toh]] - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second driver. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Taliana Martinez]]* - If chosen, she does a good job as either the first or second driver. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
*[[Karl Abolaji]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some gold bars while loading the Gauntlets, if chosen as the second gunman, he provides a good job.
 
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*[[Karim Denz]] - If chosen as the first driver, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets, and will be captured by the police during the escape - losing 1/4 of the take. As the second driver, he has no problem changing the tires, but will swerve side to side when driving the truck making it difficult for the player to enter. If he has any previous experience, then he does a good job as either driver.
*[[Packie McReary|Packie McReary*]] - If chosen, he provides a good job being either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Norm Richards]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he provides a good job. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Chef]] - If chosen, he provides a good job being either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Hugh Welsh]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he provides a good job. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Daryl Johns]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some gold bars while loading the Gauntlets, if chosen as the second gunman, he provides a good job. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
 
====Driver====
 
''Note: the first driver loads the Gauntlets with the gold bars and also drives one of the Gauntlets in the escape, the second driver helps change the tires of the Securicars when they are stolen.''
 
*[[Eddie Toh]] - If chosen as the first driver, he changes the tires with no problem and as the second driver, he doesn't let any gold bars fall and is not captured by the police in the escape. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Karim Denz]] - If chosen as the first driver, he changes the tires with no problem, however, as the second driver, he will let gold bars fall and will be captured by the police in the escape. If he have previously experience either from the jewelry or [[FIB]] heist, then none of this things happen.
 
*[[Taliana Martinez|Taliana Martinez*]] - If chosen as the first driver, she changes the tires with no problem and as the second driver, she doesn't let any gold bars fall and is not captured by the police in the escape. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
   
 
====Hacker====
 
====Hacker====
*[[Paige Harris]] - If chosen, there will be no lag while controling the traffic lights. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
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*[[Paige Harris]] - If chosen, there will be no lag while controlling the traffic lights. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
*[[Christian Feltz]] - If chosen, there will be a lag of 2 seconds in his connection, but if he have previously experience from either the jewelry or FIB heist, then there will be no lag at all.
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*[[Christian Feltz]] - If chosen, there will be a 2 second lag while controlling the traffic lights. If he has any previous experience, then there will be no lag at all.
*[[Rickie Luckens]] - If chosen, there will be a 4 seconds lag in his connection, but if he have previously experience from either the jewelry or FIB heist, then the lag will be only 2 seconds long, if he have experience from both the heists, then there will be no lag at all.
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*[[Rickie Lukens]] - If chosen, there will be a 4 second lag while controlling the traffic lights. If he has any previous experience, then the lag will be only 2 seconds, and if he has experience from both the [[The Jewel Store Job |Jewelry Store]] and the [[The Bureau Raid |Bureau Raid]], there will be no lag at all.
   
 
==='''Obvious'''===
 
==='''Obvious'''===
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====Drivers '''''x2'''''====
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''Note: the first driver will be the pilot of the second helicopter, while the second driver will be the driver of the train.''
 
*[[Eddie Toh]] - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second driver, however his helicopter may still be destroyed if the player fails to protect him from the Merryweather helicopters. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Taliana Martinez]]* - If chosen, she does a good job as either the first or second driver, however her helicopter may still be destroyed if the player fails to protect her from the Merryweather helicopters. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
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*[[Karim Denz]] - If chosen as the first driver, he will crash his helicopter in the wind farm - losing 1/2 of the take. If chosen as the second driver, he does a good job. If he has any previous experience, he will not crash his helicopter, however it may still be destroyed if the player fails to protect him from the Merryweather helicopters.
   
====Driver====
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====Gunmen '''''x2'''''====
''Note: the first driver will be the pilot of the second helicopter, the second driver will be the driver of the train.''
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''Note: the first gunman helps Franklin steal the gold bars from the vault, while the second gunman helps Michael in the streets engaging the police.''
*[[Eddie Toh]] - If chosen, Eddie will do a good job, being either the first or second driver, however, his helicopter can still be destroyed if the player doesn't protect him from the Merryweather helicopters. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
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*[[Gustavo Mota]] - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
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*[[Packie McReary]]* - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make much difference)</small>
*[[Karim Denz]] - If chosen, Karim does a good job as the second driver, even if he does not have any past experience, as the first driver however, he loses control of the helicopter in the wind farm and loses half of the gold bars. If he have previously exerience, then he only falls if the player fail to protect him from the Merryweather.
 
*[[Taliana Martinez|Taliana Martinez*]] - If chosen, Taliana will do a good job, being either the first or second driver, however, her helicopter can still be destroyed if the player doesn't protect her from the Merryweather helicopters. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
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*[[Chef]] - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. <small>(Previous experience doesn't make much difference)</small>
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*[[Karl Abolaji]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection.
 
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*[[Norm Richards]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection. If he has experience from the Bureau Raid, he will be more helpful and less fragile.
====Gunman====
 
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*[[Hugh Welsh]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection. If he has experience from the Bureau Raid, he will be more helpful and less fragile.
''Note: the first gunman, helps Franklin steal the gold bars from the vault, the second gunman, helps Michael distract the cops.''
 
*[[Gustavo Mota]] - If chosen, Gustavo does a good job being either the first or second gunman, helping kill a lot of enemies. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
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*[[Daryl Johns]] - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection. If he has experience from the Bureau Raid, he will be more helpful and less fragile.
*[[Karl Abolaji]] - If chosen, Karl will do a decent job being either the first or second gunman, since he can't have previously experience, its recomended to protect him in the shootouts.
 
*[[Packie McReary|Packie McReary*]] - If chosen, Packie does a good job being either the first or second gunman, helping kill a lot of enemies. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Norm Richards]] - If chosen, Norm will do a decent job being either the first or second gunman, if he have previously experience from the FIB heist, then he will help a little more in the mission, having more chances of killing enemies.
 
*[[Chef]] - If chosen, Chef does a good job being either the first or second gunman, helping kill a lot of enemies. <small>(Previously experience doesn't make any difference)</small>
 
*[[Hugh Welsh]] - If chosen, Hugh will do a decent job being either the first or second gunman, if he have previously experience from the FIB heist, then he will help a little more in the mission, having more chances of killing enemies.
 
*[[Daryl Johns]] - If chosen, Daryl will do a decent job being either the first or second gunman, if he have previously experience from the FIB heist, then he will help a little more in the mission, having more chances of killing enemies.
 
   
 
''* The player must first complete the character's stranger task.''
 
''* The player must first complete the character's stranger task.''
   
For maximum cash, the best choice is the obvious approach, with Karim Denz and Taliana Martinez as the two drivers; and Daryl Johns and Norm Richards or Hugh Welsh as the two gunman, adding well over $41 million for each character. (More if the plater choose the [[Something Sensible|A]] ending.
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For maximum cash, the best choice is the obvious approach, with Karim Denz and Taliana Martinez as the two drivers; and Daryl Johns and Norm Richards or Hugh Welsh as the two gunman, adding well over $41 million for each character (more if the player chooses the [[Something Sensible|A]] ending).
   
This is the best choice because all of the crew members have the lowest heist cut of their categories, and in the obvious approach does not require an hacker, so its even less that the protagonists need to pay for the crew. Its also important to know, that if Karim Denz does not have previously experience for the job, he must be selected as the second driver, to drive the train, because if choose to pilot the helicopter, he will crash making the crew lose half of the score.
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This is the best choice because all the crew members have the lowest heist cut of their categories, and the obvious approach does not require a hacker, so the protagonists need even less to pay for the crew. Also, choosing the obvious route does not require paying out a $300,000 bribe, and only one vehicle needs to be upgraded, as opposed to three in the subtle approach. It's also important to know that if Karim Denz has no experience, he must be selected as the second driver (to drive the train) or else he will crash making the crew lose half of the score.
   
For the subtle approach, the best choice would be, Rickie Luckens as the hacker, Karim Denz and Taliana Martinez as the two drivers; and Daryl Johns and Packie McReary or Chef as the two gunman. Rickie has the lowest cut of the hackers, so he choice not take to much of the final score, even if he doesn't have previously experience, he will not cause to much trouble to the crew. Karim and Taliana have very low cut, and if Karim does not have previously experience he must be selected as the second gunman, or else he will lose part of the score. As for the gunmans, Daryl has the lowest cut of all then, so he must be selected as the second gunman, for the first gunman, it must be a good gunman, like Packie or Chef, because even with previously experience, all the available bad gunmans will drop gold while loading the gauntlets, losing part of the final score.
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For the subtle approach, the best choice would be Rickie Lukens as the hacker, Karim Denz and Taliana Martinez as the two drivers; and Daryl Johns and Packie McReary or Chef as the two gunman. Rickie has the lowest cut of the hackers, so he does not receive too much of the final score. Even if he doesn't have previous experience, he will not cause too much trouble to the crew. Karim and Taliana have very low cuts, and if Karim has no experience he must be selected as the second driver, or else he will lose part of the score. As for the gunmen, Daryl has the lowest cut of all them, so he must be selected as the second gunman, for the first gunman, it must be a good gunman, like Packie or Chef. Even with previous experience, all the available bad gunmen will drop gold while loading the gauntlets, losing part of the final score.
   
With the additional cost of the hacker and the good gunman, plus the brib of 300,000 dollars for Casey, make the final cut for each of the protagonists only $35 million.
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With the additional cost of the hacker and the good gunman, plus the bribe of $300,000 for Casey, make the final cut for each of the protagonists only $35 million, not counting the additional expense of upgrading the three Gauntlets.
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==Glitches==
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*A glitch may occur if the player switches to Franklin immediately after the mission. If Franklin is driving his [[Buffalo S|Buffalo]], a message may come up stating that it is a suitable getaway vehicle and can be modified, even though the protagonists' personal vehicles cannot be used as getaway vehicles. If the player switches to another protagonist and then switches back to Franklin, he will not be able to use his vehicle as a getaway vehicle.
   
 
==Aftermath==
 
==Aftermath==
 
===[[Lifeinvader]] Posts===
 
===[[Lifeinvader]] Posts===
 
*[[Lester Crest]] - "''So now we're running strategy meetings from a strip club? You're really letting Philips run with the ball these days.''"
 
*[[Lester Crest]] - "''So now we're running strategy meetings from a strip club? You're really letting Philips run with the ball these days.''"
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==Video==
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<gallery>
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GTA 5 - Mission 73 - Planning the Big Score (Subtle) \ Stingers 100% Gold Medal Walkthrough
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GTA 5 - Mission -76 - Planning the Big Score (Obvious) -100% Gold Medal Walkthrough-
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GTA 5 - Stingers (FPS Walkthrough)
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GTA 5 - Mission -76 - Planning the Big Score (Obvious) -First Person Gold Medal Guide - PS4-
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</gallery>
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==Soundtrack==
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{{Main|Planning the Big Score/Soundtrack}}
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==Trivia==
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* Unlike most missions, this mission ends without the Mission Passed screen being displayed.
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Planning the Big Score is the first part of the multi-mission final heist in Grand Theft Auto V. This mission is essentially an interactive cutscene in which the player chooses the approach to take and the team members to use.

Advice

Before triggering this mission, it is recommended to create a unique save point in case the selected team/approach doesn't work, though doing so will require the player to redo the respective setup missions.

Overview

Michael, Trevor, Franklin and Lester reunited in the Vanilla Unicorn to discuss how they are going to proceed with the Union Depository heist. They discuss with method they should use and with crew member should come with then.

Methods and Preparation

Subtle

In this method, Michael and Trevor steal the two Securicars that are going to the Union Depository, make the occupants hostage and support and pose as Gruppe 6 officers, so they can enter in the Union and peacefully take the gold. Then they take the gold to four modified Gauntlets, so they can get out of the city without alerting the police.

Choosing the subtle method will unlock the following setup mission:

Obvious

In this method, Franklin uses a Cutter to reach the Union Depository vault from the underground, so he can steal the gold directly from the vault. Michael will be at the front of the bank, distracting the cops and Trevor uses his helicopter the take the gold to the Train.

Choosing the obvious method will unlock the following setup mission:

Crew

The following characters are available to complete Michael, Trevor and Franklin's crew.

Subtle

Gunmen x2

Note: the first gunman helps Michael and Trevor in the Union Depository and also helps load the Gauntlets with gold, while the second gunman helps hold the guards while they steal the Securicars.

  • Gustavo Mota - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Packie McReary* - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Chef - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Karl Abolaji - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job.
  • Norm Richards - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Hugh Welsh - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Daryl Johns - If chosen as the first gunman, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets. If chosen as the second gunman, he does a good job. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)

Drivers x2

Note: the first driver helps load the Gauntlets with gold and drives one of the Gauntlets during the escape, while the second driver helps change the tires of the Securicars when they're stolen and drives one of the trucks that the Gauntlet drivers must load their cars onto.

  • Eddie Toh - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second driver. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Taliana Martinez* - If chosen, she does a good job as either the first or second driver. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Karim Denz - If chosen as the first driver, he will drop some of the gold bars while loading the Gauntlets, and will be captured by the police during the escape - losing 1/4 of the take. As the second driver, he has no problem changing the tires, but will swerve side to side when driving the truck making it difficult for the player to enter. If he has any previous experience, then he does a good job as either driver.

Hacker

  • Paige Harris - If chosen, there will be no lag while controlling the traffic lights. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Christian Feltz - If chosen, there will be a 2 second lag while controlling the traffic lights. If he has any previous experience, then there will be no lag at all.
  • Rickie Lukens - If chosen, there will be a 4 second lag while controlling the traffic lights. If he has any previous experience, then the lag will be only 2 seconds, and if he has experience from both the Jewelry Store and the Bureau Raid, there will be no lag at all.

Obvious

Drivers x2

Note: the first driver will be the pilot of the second helicopter, while the second driver will be the driver of the train.

  • Eddie Toh - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second driver, however his helicopter may still be destroyed if the player fails to protect him from the Merryweather helicopters. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Taliana Martinez* - If chosen, she does a good job as either the first or second driver, however her helicopter may still be destroyed if the player fails to protect her from the Merryweather helicopters. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Karim Denz - If chosen as the first driver, he will crash his helicopter in the wind farm - losing 1/2 of the take. If chosen as the second driver, he does a good job. If he has any previous experience, he will not crash his helicopter, however it may still be destroyed if the player fails to protect him from the Merryweather helicopters.

Gunmen x2

Note: the first gunman helps Franklin steal the gold bars from the vault, while the second gunman helps Michael in the streets engaging the police.

  • Gustavo Mota - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. (Previous experience doesn't make any difference)
  • Packie McReary* - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. (Previous experience doesn't make much difference)
  • Chef - If chosen, he does a good job as either the first or second gunman. (Previous experience doesn't make much difference)
  • Karl Abolaji - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection.
  • Norm Richards - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection. If he has experience from the Bureau Raid, he will be more helpful and less fragile.
  • Hugh Welsh - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection. If he has experience from the Bureau Raid, he will be more helpful and less fragile.
  • Daryl Johns - If chosen as the first gunman, he does a good job. If chosen as the second gunman, he's not very helpful, possibly requiring the players protection. If he has experience from the Bureau Raid, he will be more helpful and less fragile.

* The player must first complete the character's stranger task.

For maximum cash, the best choice is the obvious approach, with Karim Denz and Taliana Martinez as the two drivers; and Daryl Johns and Norm Richards or Hugh Welsh as the two gunman, adding well over $41 million for each character (more if the player chooses the A ending).

This is the best choice because all the crew members have the lowest heist cut of their categories, and the obvious approach does not require a hacker, so the protagonists need even less to pay for the crew. Also, choosing the obvious route does not require paying out a $300,000 bribe, and only one vehicle needs to be upgraded, as opposed to three in the subtle approach. It's also important to know that if Karim Denz has no experience, he must be selected as the second driver (to drive the train) or else he will crash making the crew lose half of the score.

For the subtle approach, the best choice would be Rickie Lukens as the hacker, Karim Denz and Taliana Martinez as the two drivers; and Daryl Johns and Packie McReary or Chef as the two gunman. Rickie has the lowest cut of the hackers, so he does not receive too much of the final score. Even if he doesn't have previous experience, he will not cause too much trouble to the crew. Karim and Taliana have very low cuts, and if Karim has no experience he must be selected as the second driver, or else he will lose part of the score. As for the gunmen, Daryl has the lowest cut of all them, so he must be selected as the second gunman, for the first gunman, it must be a good gunman, like Packie or Chef. Even with previous experience, all the available bad gunmen will drop gold while loading the gauntlets, losing part of the final score.

With the additional cost of the hacker and the good gunman, plus the bribe of $300,000 for Casey, make the final cut for each of the protagonists only $35 million, not counting the additional expense of upgrading the three Gauntlets.

Glitches

  • A glitch may occur if the player switches to Franklin immediately after the mission. If Franklin is driving his Buffalo, a message may come up stating that it is a suitable getaway vehicle and can be modified, even though the protagonists' personal vehicles cannot be used as getaway vehicles. If the player switches to another protagonist and then switches back to Franklin, he will not be able to use his vehicle as a getaway vehicle.

Aftermath

Lifeinvader Posts

  • Lester Crest - "So now we're running strategy meetings from a strip club? You're really letting Philips run with the ball these days."

Video

Soundtrack

Main article: Planning the Big Score/Soundtrack


Trivia

  • Unlike most missions, this mission ends without the Mission Passed screen being displayed.

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London 1969Protagonists | London | Characters | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Cheats
London 1961Protagonists | London | Manchester | Characters | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto 2Claude Speed/GBC Protagonists | Anywhere City (Downtown | Residential | Industrial) | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto IIIClaude | Liberty City | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityTommy Vercetti | Vice City | Characters | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasCarl Johnson | State of San Andreas (Los SantosSan FierroLas VenturasRed CountyFlint CountyWhetstoneBone CountyTierra Robada) | Characters | Missions | Gangs | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto AdvanceMike | Liberty City | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Soundtrack | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City StoriesToni Cipriani | Liberty City | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City StoriesVictor Vance | Vice City | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto IVNiko Bellic | Liberty City | Alderney | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
Episodes from Liberty City
The Lost and DamnedJohnny Klebitz | Liberty City | Alderney | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
The Ballad of Gay TonyLuis Fernando Lopez | Liberty City | Alderney | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown WarsHuang Lee | Liberty City | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto VMichael De Santa | Trevor Philips | Franklin Clinton | Southern San Andreas (Los Santos (County) | Blaine County) | State of North Yankton (Ludendorff) | Characters | Gangs | Missions | Weapons | Vehicles | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
Grand Theft Auto OnlineGTA Online Protagonist (Crews | Organizations | Motorcycle Clubs) | Southern San Andreas (Los Santos (County) | Blaine County) | The Caribbean (Cayo Perico) | Missions | Jobs | Gangs | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Reputation (Arena Points | LS Car Meet) | Content Updates | Events | Achievements/Trophies | Awards
Grand Theft Auto VILucia | Unnamed male accomplice | State of Leonida (Vice-Dale County | Kelly County | Leonard County) | Characters | Missions | Vehicles | Weapons | Radio stations | Achievements/Trophies | Cheats
Collectibles | Multiplayer | Modifications | Controversy
[ ve ]Missions in Grand Theft Auto V
IntroductionPrologue | Franklin and Lamar
Simeon Yetarian Simeon-HUDIconRepossession | Complications
Tonya Wiggins Blips-GTAV-66-RandomCharacter-FranklinPulling Favors
Lamar Davis FranklinGreen-HUDIcon FranklinRed-HUDIcon
Part 1Chop | The Long Stretch
Part 2Hood Safari
Michael De Santa MichaelBlue-HUDIcon MichaelGreen-HUDIcon MichaelRed-HUDIcon
Part 1Father/Son | Marriage Counseling | Daddy's Little Girl
Part 2Mr. Philips
Part 3Fame or Shame
Part 4Did Somebody Say Yoga?
Part 5Minor Turbulence
Part 6Bury the Hatchet
Part 7Reuniting the Family
Part 8Meltdown
Lester Crest LesterBlue-HUDIcon LesterGreen-HUDIcon LesterRed-HUDIcon
Part 1Friend Request | Casing the Jewel Store
Part 2The Hotel Assassination | The Multi Target Assassination | The Vice Assassination | The Bus Assassination | The Construction Assassination
Part 3Surveying the Score
Part 4Cleaning out the Bureau
Part 5Planning the Big Score
Heists HeistBlue-HUDIcon HeistGreen-HUDIcon HeistRed-HUDIcon
Option AThe Jewel Store Job (Loud) | The Merryweather Heist (Freighter) | The Bureau Raid (Fire Crew) | The Big Score (Subtle)
Option BThe Jewel Store Job (Smart) | The Merryweather Heist (Offshore) | The Bureau Raid (Roof) | The Big Score (Obvious)
No OptionsBlitz Play | The Paleto Score
Option A Heist Setup
HeistSetupBlue-HUDIcon HeistSetupGreen-HUDIcon HeistSetupRed-HUDIcon
The Jewel Store JobCarbine Rifles
The Merryweather HeistMinisub
The Bureau RaidFire Truck | Getaway Vehicle
The Big ScoreStingers | Gauntlet - Pillbox Hill | Gauntlet - Rockford Hills | Gauntlet - Mission Row
Option B Heist Setup
HeistSetupBlue-HUDIcon HeistSetupGreen-HUDIcon HeistSetupRed-HUDIcon
The Jewel Store JobBugstars Equipment | BZ Gas Grenades
The Merryweather HeistCargobob | Minisub
The Bureau RaidN/A
The Big ScoreDriller | Sidetracked | Getaway Vehicle
Heist Setup
(No Options)
HeistSetupBlue-HUDIcon HeistSetupGreen-HUDIcon HeistSetupRed-HUDIcon
Blitz PlayMasks | Boiler Suits | Trash Truck | Tow Truck | Getaway Vehicle
The Paleto ScoreMilitary Hardware
Trevor Philips TrevorBlue-HUDIcon TrevorRed-HUDIcon
Part 1Nervous Ron
Part 2Friends Reunited
Part 3Scouting the Port
Part 4Predator
Part 5Derailed
Part 6Hang Ten
Tao Cheng Chinese-HUDIconTrevor Philips Industries | Crystal Maze
FIB FIBBlue-HUDIcon FIBGreen-HUDIcon FIBRed-HUDIcon
Part 1Dead Man Walking | Three's Company | By the Book
Part 2Paleto Score Setup
Part 3Monkey Business
Part 4The Wrap Up
Devin Weston DevinBlue-HUDIcon DevinGreen-HUDIcon DevinRed-HUDIcon
Part 1I Fought the Law... | Eye in the Sky
Part 2Deep Inside
Part 3Pack Man
Solomon Richards Solomon-HUDIcon
Part 1Mr. Richards
Part 2The Ballad of Rocco | Legal Trouble
Martin Madrazo MadrazoBlue-HUDIcon MadrazoRed-HUDIconCaida Libre
Franklin Clinton FranklinGreen-HUDIcon FranklinRed-HUDIconFresh Meat | Architect's Plans | Lamar Down
Finale
Option A TrevorRed-HUDIconSomething Sensible
Option B MichaelBlue-HUDIconThe Time's Come
Option C FranklinGreen-HUDIconThe Third Way
Optional missions
Amanda De SantaThe Good Husband
Tracey De SantaDoting Dad
Jimmy De SantaParenting 101
Dr. Friedlander Shrink-GTAV-RadarIcon
Part 1Chaos
Part 2Evil
Part 3Negativity
Part 4Fucked Up
Part 5Abandonment Issues
Side MissionsTaxi Jobs | Private Taxi Fares | Towing | Hao Street Races | Offroad Races | Sea Races | Triathlon | Arms Trafficking Air | Arms Trafficking Ground | Hunting | Property Management | Flight School | Random Events | Strangers & Freaks | Stock Car Racing [E] | Wildlife Photography Challenge [E]
Missions in GTA V (Category) | Missions | Beta Missions | Side Missions Category

[E] - Enhanced Version only missions


Mission Protagonist:
Michael De Santa | Franklin Clinton | Trevor Philips | Michael & Trevor | Michael & Franklin | Franklin & Trevor
All | Player's Choice