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The Protection Racket is a business in the Empire Building feature of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Development
If you're developing the Protect Racket empire, these are the development buildings you want to build:
- Small-time: $1500
- Medium Venture: $2900
- High-roller: $4400
Note: This and two other businesses (Loan Shark, and Prostitution) can be constructed without access to Vice Beach.
Extortion
To start the mission enter the premises, approach a gang member and press the R3 button (PS2) or the Up button (PSP). The mission for this is to convince owners of various shops to pay protection. During the mission you can receive a new client by entering the shop and destroying enough of the stock (also can be used to rob stores whenever the player desires). You can also defend one of your client's shop if it comes under attack from an enemy gang. And last you can take a client away from another gang for payback from a previous assault.
Rewards
- Increased income: Complete all fifteen levels.
- New reputation: Ultimate Badass, complete all fifteen levels.
- Hired Muscle Outfit: Purchase of a high-roller site. Available at every safehouse.