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{{Infobox heist
:''For the mission in ''[[GTA Advance]]'', see [[The Big Score (GTA A)]].''
 
 
{{Spoiler}}
 
{{Infobox mission
 
 
|name = The Big Score
 
|name = The Big Score
 
|image = GTA5-mission-heist-thebigscore-custom.jpg
 
|image = GTA5-mission-heist-thebigscore-custom.jpg
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|reward = The Big One! [[Achievement]]
 
|reward = The Big One! [[Achievement]]
 
|target = [[Union Depository]]
 
|target = [[Union Depository]]
|fail = [[Wasted]]<br>[[Busted]]<br>Both choppers gold detached from the helicopters <small>(Obvious only)</small><br>[[Merryweather Security]] finds the vans<br>Franklin gets left behind<small>(Subtle only)</small>
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|fail = [[Wasted]]<br>[[Busted]]<br>Both choppers gold detached from the helicopters <small>(Obvious only)</small><br>[[Merryweather Security]] finds the vans<br>Michael shoots any guard in the tunnel<br>Franklin gets left behind<small>(Subtle only)</small>
 
|protagonists = [[Michael De Santa]]<br>[[Franklin Clinton]]<br>[[Trevor Philips]]
 
|protagonists = [[Michael De Santa]]<br>[[Franklin Clinton]]<br>[[Trevor Philips]]
 
|unlocks = [[Something Sensible]]/[[The Time's Come]]/[[The Third Way]]
 
|unlocks = [[Something Sensible]]/[[The Time's Come]]/[[The Third Way]]
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}}
   
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE: The Big Score}} {{Disambiglink|For the mission in ''[[GTA Advance]]'', see [[The Big Score (GTA A)|The Big Score]].}}
{{quote|The big one.|Michael}}
 
 
{{Spoiler}}
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{{Quote|The big one!| [[Michael De Santa]], [[Trevor Philips]] and [[Lester Crest]] chanting in excitement before the heist.}}
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'''The Big Score''' is a mission in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. It is the sixth and final [[Heists|heist]] mission and the penultimate mission in the game.
 
'''The Big Score''' is a mission in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. It is the sixth and final [[Heists|heist]] mission and the penultimate mission in the game.
   
The player steals a total of $201,600,000 for the Obvious, or $201,300,000 for Subtle.
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The player steals a total of $201,600,000 for the Obvious, or $201,300,000 for the Subtle.
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==Preparation==
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In order to perform the heist, the protagonists must perform a couple of side-missions ([[Heist Setups]]) to get the necessary equipment. The preparation missions varies based on the chosen approach in [[Planning the Big Score]].
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===Subtle===
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Four preparation missions:
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*The first one, [[Stingers]], involves stealing a [[Police Transporter|van]] equipped with [[Spike Strip|spike strips]].
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*The last three, [[Gauntlet (Mission)|Gauntlet]], require the player to steal three [[Gauntlet|Gauntlets]] around [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]] and modify them at [[Los Santos Customs]].
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===Obvious===
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Three preparation missions:
   
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*The first one, [[Driller]] involves stealing a [[Cutter]] from a warehouse.
==Description==
 
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*The second one, [[Sidetracked]], involves stealing a [[Train (GTA V)|train]] using a [[Skylift]].
Michael, Franklin, and Trevor work together to pull the biggest heist of their lives, which is to steal 201 million dollars worth of gold from the [[Union Depository]].
 
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*The last one, [[Getaway Vehicle]], involves parking a modified vehicle in a parking lot near the [[Union Depository]].
   
 
==Mission==
 
==Mission==
 
==='''Subtle'''===
 
==='''Subtle'''===
Get in the car after the cutscenes. Drive to the tunnel before 8:00 am. The time is shown on the lower right corner of the screen. After getting to the tunnel, wait for 2 [[Stockade]]s to enter the tunnel. Drop a [[Spike Strip]] or Stinger before the vans leave, then drive away and wait for them to hit the spikes.
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Get in the car after the cutscenes. Drive to the [[Integrity Way|tunnel]] before 8:00 am. The time is shown on the lower right corner of the screen. After getting to the tunnel, wait for two [[Stockade]]s to enter the tunnel. Drop a [[Spike Strip]] or Stinger before the vans leave, then drive away and wait for them to hit the spikes.
   
The vans' tires have deflated and stopped. Get out of the car and start pointing your gun at the windows of the vans. The occupants will be forced to get out of their vans as hostages. Another van will appear, and requested to change the tires. They will be forced to ride in the vans in order to support them. Drive to the [[Union Depository]] building's underground garage, and they will park the Securicars in reverse. A cutscene will show the manager requesting an authorization ID. It was successful, now follow the manager to an elevator going down to the carts containing gold. Trevor and a [[Gruppe 6]] officer will push the carts back to the Securicars. 
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The vans tires have deflated and stopped. Get out of the car and start aiming at the windows of the vans. The occupants will be forced to get out of their vans as hostages. Another van will appear, and requested to change the tires. They will be forced to ride in the vans in order to support them. Drive to the [[Union Depository]] building's underground garage, and they will park the Securicars in reverse. A cutscene will show the manager requesting an authorization ID. It was successful, now follow the manager to an elevator going down to the carts containing gold. Trevor and a [[Gruppe 6]] officer will push the carts back to the Securicars. 
   
Get in the second van and follow Trevor as he gets out of the Depository. However, when Michael calls Franklin, it turns out that Merryweather Security had seen you stealing the gold of the [[Union Depository]]. Now switch to Franklin using a laptop to control the traffic lights of the city to help Michael & Trevor escape from the Merryweather troops. Control the traffic lights using the assigned buttons and stop Merryweather from spotting them by turning the lights to red. The mission will fail if the Merryweather vans catch them. Depending on the hacker skill, there either won't be lag on the changes or there'll be a second or so of lag. Change them less than 10 times to get closer to a gold medal.
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Get in the second van and follow Trevor as he gets out of the Depository. However, when Michael calls Franklin, it turns out that Merryweather Security had witnessed them stealing the gold. The player is switched to Franklin, who is using a laptop to control the traffic lights of the city to help Michael and Trevor escape from the Merryweather troops. Control the traffic lights using the assigned buttons and stop Merryweather from spotting them by turning the lights to red. The mission will fail if the Merryweather vans catch them. Depending on the [[Hacking|hacker]] skill, there either won't be lag on the changes or there will be a second or so of lag. Change them less than 10 times to get closer to a gold medal.
   
Now they have parked the Securicars. They will open the doors to transfer the packs of gold to four modified [[Gauntlet]]s. However, the Merryweather troops show up. This engages a large shootout. The protagonists will have to protect the crew while they transfer the gold from the Securicars to the Gauntlets, depending of the experience of the first gunman and the first driver, they may let some of the gold bars drop while loading the cars, making the crew lose almost $18 million of the total score. Keep focused on cover and try switching characters in order for a better shootout. Choose the best weapons, because there are many of them. Keep in mind that the security outfits that Michael and Trevor have on from the beginning will have a full [[body armor]] bar, making it somewhat easier. Be careful if switching to Franklin, for he'll have no armor unless you bought one for him ahead of time and haven't done anything to damage it.
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Now they have parked the Securicars. They will open the doors to transfer the packs of gold to four modified [[Gauntlet]]s. However, the Merryweather troops show up. This engages a large shootout. The protagonists will have to protect the crew while they transfer the gold from the Securicars to the Gauntlets, depending of the experience of the first gunman and the first driver, they may let some of the gold bars drop while loading the cars, making the crew lose almost $18 million of the total score. Keep focused on cover and try switching characters in order for a better shootout. Choose the best weapons, because there are many of them. Keep in mind that the security outfits that Michael and Trevor have on from the beginning will have a full [[body armor]] bar, making it somewhat easier. Be careful if switching to Franklin, for he'll have no armor unless the player bought some for him ahead of time and haven't done anything to damage it.
   
You will be switched to Franklin once all the Merryweather troops have been killed. Drive one of the Gauntlets and follow the rest of the crew. Focus on the route and ignore the LSPD. The mission will fail if Franklin lags too far behind and loses the others. After jumping into [[Rockford Plaza]], the scene will slow down, showing a tanker truck in the verge of explosion after a [[Vapid Interceptor]] rolls over and crashes the tank (at this very point if you took Karim as your driver for the fourth Gauntlet, depending on his driving experience, he ends up crashing his Gauntlet thus pulled out by the police and ending up incarcerated plus losing a quarter of the gold.  After going to the freeway, a LSPD Maverick shows up. Don't worry on the gunners, they will just shoot when you will enter the tunnel. Drive to two trailers waiting for the four Gauntlets, including you. Depending on the driver for Franklin's trailer, it could swerve side to side, making it harder to get in if their skill is poor, thus causing a greater risk of failure if you don't get in before the end of the tunnel. The LSPD failed to arrest them thanks to the two trailers. 
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Once the Merryweather soldiers have been killed, the player is again switched to Franklin, who will be driving one of the Gauntlets. The player must now follow the rest of the crew. Focus on the route and ignore the LSPD. The mission will fail if Franklin falls too far behind and loses the others. After driving onto [[Rockford Plaza]], the scene will slow down, showing a tanker truck in the verge of explosion after a [[Vapid Interceptor]] rolls over and crashes the tank (at this very point if you took Karim as your driver for the fourth Gauntlet, depending on his driving experience, he ends up crashing his Gauntlet thus pulled out by the police and ending up incarcerated plus losing a quarter of the gold.  After going to the freeway, a LSPD Maverick shows up. Ignore it and focus on the road. Drive to two trailers waiting for the four Gauntlets. Depending on the driver for Franklin's trailer, it could swerve side to side, making it harder to get in if their skill is poor, thus causing a greater risk of failure if the player doesn't get in before the end of the tunnel. The LSPD failed to arrest them thanks to the two trailers. 
   
 
The three will enter a [[Cavalcade]]. Drive to [[Michael's House]]. Mission complete. Regardless of the outcome all three enter a massive argument that supposedly leaves them on bitter terms despite the victory.
 
The three will enter a [[Cavalcade]]. Drive to [[Michael's House]]. Mission complete. Regardless of the outcome all three enter a massive argument that supposedly leaves them on bitter terms despite the victory.
   
 
==='''Obvious'''===
 
==='''Obvious'''===
Drive the [[Oracle]] to the Union Depository with the gunman assigned. Then you will take control of Franklin, in a [[HVY]] [[Cutter]], underground. Use the drills by pressing a button to create a huge opening on the bank vault. When the hole is created, park the Cutter an ample distance away. Plant explosive charges (aka [[Sticky Bombs]]) on the two vault doors, then stand back and detonate them. Approach the cart, but a [[NOOSE]] team has been sent to stop you. Defend the gunman assigned against the NOOSE team by shooting at them while the gunman pushes the gold carts. Focus on the officers, and use a good gun like an [[Advanced Rifle]] with extended ammo to eliminate the enemies faster. A [[minigun]] may be helpful as well due to its rapid-fire damage and no need for reloading. After the gunman pushes the 2nd cart, you will take control of Trevor. Fly north of Los Santos to Blaine County, and the game will command you to switch to Michael. Michael is in a heavy shootout against the cops. Focus on health and ammo, as there are too many officers to fight, and may take 10 minutes of gunfighting. Keep on killing them, and you can soon switch to Franklin. While advancing, a [[Buzzard]] will appear. Destroy it quickly with the RPG or minigun, as it will use the rockets to kill your team. After destroying it, advance to the underground parking lot where the getaway vehicle was stashed while fending off the cops. (Note: you do not have to kill every cop you see; listen to audio cues from Franklin or Michael (depending who you are ''not'' controlling at the time) to know when you can move on.)
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Drive the [[Oracle]] to the Union Depository with the gunman assigned. The player then takes control of Franklin, who is outside the underground vault in an [[HVY]] [[Cutter]]. Michael and the other gunman will come at the front door and distract the cops. Use the drills by pressing a button to create a huge opening on the bank vault. When the hole is created, park the Cutter an ample distance away. Plant explosive charges (such as [[Sticky Bombs]]) on the two vault doors, then stand back and detonate them. A [[NOOSE]] team arrives and starts abseiling into the tunnel. Defend the gunman assigned against the NOOSE team by shooting at them while the gunman pushes the gold carts. Focus on the officers, and use a good gun like an [[Advanced Rifle]] with extended ammo to eliminate the enemies faster. A [[minigun]] may be helpful as well due to its rapid-fire damage and no need for reloading. After the gunman pushes the second cart into position, the player is switched to Trevor. Fly north of Los Santos to Blaine County, the gunman with Franklin will find his own way out, and the game will prompt the player to switch to Michael. Michael is in a heavy shootout against the cops. Focus on health and ammo, as there are too many officers to fight, and may take 10 minutes of gunfighting. Keep on killing them, as Franklin will become available again when Michael arrives at the foot bridge. While advancing, a [[Buzzard]] will appear. Destroy it quickly with the RPG or minigun, as it will use the rockets to kill your team. After destroying it, advance to the underground parking lot where the getaway vehicle was stashed while fending off the police. (Note: the player does not have to kill every police officer they see; listen to audio cues from Franklin or Michael (depending on who the player is ''not'' controlling at the time) to know when the player is able to move on.)
   
At the parking lot, an [[FIB]] team will appear, in their [[FIB Granger|Grangers]]. Destroy the vehicles quickly with RPG, grenades or sticky bombs (be careful not to hit the getaway vehicle). After killing them, get in the car and lose the cops. If you followed Lester's advice and modified the vehicle, it should take quite a bit of punishment. A 5-star wanted level may take about 1-2 minutes of cooling down, so hiding underground in places such as the sewers or subways would probably work best. 
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In the parking lot, an [[Federal Investigation Bureau|FIB]] team will appear, in their [[FIB Granger|Grangers]]. Destroy the vehicles quickly with an RPG, grenades or sticky bombs (be careful not to hit the getaway vehicle). After killing them, get in the car and lose the police. If the player followed Lester's advice and modified the vehicle, it should take quite a bit of punishment. A 5-star wanted level may take about 1-2 minutes of cooling down, so hiding underground in places such as the sewers or subways would probably work best. 
   
After the [[Wanted Level]] is cleared, you will then switch to Trevor in a helicopter. Follow the driver assigned. However, the Merryweather Security appears in helicopters, and Lester must destroy the helicopters. Keep the helicopter steady for Lester to get a clean shot, but be careful not to let both gold carts under the helicopters detach, or have Trevor [[wasted]], or else the mission will fail. The other gold helicopter will speed up considerably so you'll need to do this while maintaining speed and altitude. Destroy the choppers too late, and the pilot of the other one could crash and make you lose half your take, the helicopter also crash if the driver is not experienced enough. After destroying the helicopters, locate a train in your radar and detach the gold cart in the train car. Finally, fly to the airstrip in [[Sandy Shores]] to complete the mission.
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After the [[Wanted Level]] is cleared, the scene switches to Trevor, who is piloting his helicopter. Follow the pilot assigned. However, the Merryweather Security appears in helicopters, and Lester must destroy the helicopters. Keep the helicopter steady for Lester to get a clean shot, but be careful not to let both gold carts under the helicopters detach, or have Trevor [[wasted]], or else the mission will fail and be careful going through the wind farm. The other gold helicopter will speed up considerably so the player will need to do this while maintaining speed and altitude. Destroy the choppers too late, and the pilot of the other one could crash and make lose half of the take (an inexperienced pilot may crash the helicopter anyway). After destroying the helicopters, locate the train on the radar and detach the gold cart in the train car. Finally, fly to the airstrip in [[Sandy Shores]] to complete the mission.
   
If the other pilot (If lacking in skill) crashes, the mission can still be completed, the mission only fails if Trevor is [[wasted]] or if his own gold cart is also dropped on accident or if he crashes, making them lose everything. However, if the final gold tally is important, consider intentionally crashing Trevor's helicopter, failing the mission, and then restarting at the last checkpoint. Keep in mind that, as noted above, there are some crew members who will always crash, so it is possible you may need to reload a save prior to "[[Planning the Big Score]]" and choosing an alternate pilot.
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If an inexperienced pilot crashes, the mission can still be completed, the mission only fails if Trevor is [[wasted]] or if his own gold cart is also dropped by accident or if he crashes, making them lose everything. However, if the final gold tally is important, consider intentionally crashing Trevor's helicopter, failing the mission, and then restarting at the last checkpoint. Keep in mind that, as noted above, there are some crew members who will always crash, so the player may need to reload a save prior to "[[Planning the Big Score]]" and choosing an alternate pilot.
   
 
After the gold has been dropped off, both Trevor and Lester will fly to the [[McKenzie Field Hangar]] to meet with the rest of the crew for a debrief. Lester is in good spirits for the entire ride and has obviously never been so thrilled his entire life. For the debrief everyone else is in good spirits as well contrary to the meeting in the '''Subtle Method'''. Michael then proceeds to break the mood and soon after tells the crew to avoid spend large amounts of cash until the gold is sold with Trevor restating in a more aggressive matter. The cutscene ends with Michael, Trevor and Lester flying away to the new location of the gold; Franklin departing in his new getaway vehicle and the hired crew members flying away in the second helicopter.
 
After the gold has been dropped off, both Trevor and Lester will fly to the [[McKenzie Field Hangar]] to meet with the rest of the crew for a debrief. Lester is in good spirits for the entire ride and has obviously never been so thrilled his entire life. For the debrief everyone else is in good spirits as well contrary to the meeting in the '''Subtle Method'''. Michael then proceeds to break the mood and soon after tells the crew to avoid spend large amounts of cash until the gold is sold with Trevor restating in a more aggressive matter. The cutscene ends with Michael, Trevor and Lester flying away to the new location of the gold; Franklin departing in his new getaway vehicle and the hired crew members flying away in the second helicopter.
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==After the Heist==
 
==After the Heist==
Regardless of which option is chosen, or the outcome (loot-wise), after the mission, a mission trigger point is placed over Franklin's home. Once there, Franklin is visited by [[Devin Weston]], who tasks him to kill Michael due to his [[Meltdown (GTA V)|failed attempt]] before, but Franklin refuses, telling him [[Steve Haines]] tasked him to kill Trevor and cannot kill both, Devin bluffs this and gives him three options in his words, "A. listen to some 50 grand a year pension hunter?", which refers to kill Trevor. "Or B. a billionare? Who even the president lets finger his wife.", which refers to kill Michael. "Or C. Try and be really stupid and save those two idiot mentors of yours and have everybody in the Goddamn state crawling up your ass.", which refers to the "Deathwish" scenario, meaning saving them both. The player, as Franklin, then has the option to choose which option they want, beginning one of the final missions: [[Something Sensible]], [[The Time's Come]] or [[The Third Way]].
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Regardless of which option is chosen, or the outcome (loot-wise), after the mission, a mission trigger point is placed over Franklin's home. Once there, Franklin is visited by [[Devin Weston]], who orders him to kill Michael. Franklin refuses, telling him [[Steve Haines]] has already ordered him to kill Trevor and that he cannot kill both. Devin reiterates his order to kill Michael and leaves. The player, as Franklin, then has the option to choose which option they want, beginning one of the final missions: [[Something Sensible]], [[The Time's Come]] or [[The Third Way]].
 
Depending on the choice, if you choose A, Franklin will call Trevor and tell him to meet at the [[Murrieta Oil Field]] (a T will appear on the map to start the mission), if you choose B, Franklin will call Michael and tell him to meet at the desert (an M will appear on the map to start the mission), and if you choose C, Franklin will call Lester, in order to discuss what has happened, and what he should do (An L will appear on the map to start this mission), Any of the three endings give you a meantime to restock ammo, armor, do activities or whatever you like.
 
   
 
===Warning===
 
===Warning===
Before going to the last mission trigger, it is advisable to complete any remaining side-missions, etc. that may be required for [[100% Completion in GTA V|100% completion]] first as, depending on the player's choice, Michael or Trevor may no longer be available beyond this point, thereby rendering any activities/side missions specific to them inaccessible (even though their missions are not required for 100% completion) . If Michael or Trevor possess any rare vehicle you don't wish to lose, cars should also be exchanged before starting the endgame.
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Before going to the last mission trigger, it is advisable to complete any remaining side-missions, etc. that may be required for [[100% Completion in GTA V|100% completion]] first as, depending on the player's choice, Michael or Trevor may no longer be available beyond this point, thereby rendering any activities/side missions specific to them inaccessible (even though their missions are not required for 100% completion). If Michael or Trevor possess any rare vehicle the player doesn't wish to lose, cars should also be exchanged before starting the final mission.
   
 
==Mission Objectives==
 
==Mission Objectives==
 
===Subtle===
 
===Subtle===
*Enter in the [[Dubsta|car]]. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Enter in the [[Dubsta|car]]. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Go to the tunnel entrance before 8am. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Go to the tunnel entrance before 8am. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Release the spike strip in the tunnel before the [[Securicar]]s get out. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Release the spike strip in the tunnel before the [[Securicar]]s get out. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Wait for the [[Securicar]]s. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Wait for the [[Securicar]]s. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Go to the [[Union Depository]]. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Go to the [[Union Depository]]. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Follow the manager. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Follow the manager. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Enter the [[Securicar]]. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Enter the [[Securicar]]. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Follow Trevor. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Follow Trevor. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Keep the streets clean for the [[Securicar]]s. - <small>([[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Keep the streets clean for the [[Securicar]]s. - <small>(Franklin)</small>
*Kill all the [[Merryweather Security|Merryweather]] soldiers. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]], [[Trevor Philips|Trevor]] and [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Kill all the [[Merryweather Security|Merryweather]] soldiers. - <small>(Michael, Trevor and Franklin)</small>
*Follow the rest of the crew. - <small>([[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Follow the rest of the crew. - <small>(Franklin)</small>
*Go to [[Michael's House]]. - <small>([[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Go to [[Michael's House]]. - <small>(Franklin)</small>
   
 
===Obvious===
 
===Obvious===
*Enter in the [[Oracle|car]]. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Get in the [[Oracle|car]]. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Go to the bank. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]])</small>
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*Go to the bank. - <small>(Michael)</small>
*Pierce the vault wall with the [[Driller|driller]]. - <small>([[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Pierce the vault wall with the [[Cutter|driller]]. - <small>(Franklin)</small>
*Park the [[Driller|driller]] near the wall. - <small>([[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Park the [[Cutter|driller]] near the wall. - <small>(Franklin)</small>
*Plant the [[Sticky Bombs|bombs]] on the vault doors and detonate. - <small>([[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Plant the [[Sticky Bombs|bombs]] on the vault doors and detonate. - <small>(Franklin)</small>
*Protect the crew member from the [[NOOSE]] agents. - <small>([[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Protect the crew member from the [[NOOSE]] agents. - <small>(Franklin)</small>
*Fly out of the [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|city]]. - <small>([[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]])</small>
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*Fly out of the [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|city]]. - <small>(Trevor)</small>
*Escape with the crew member. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael and]] [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Escape with the crew member. - <small>(Michael and Franklin)</small>
*Enter in the getaway vehicle. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]] or [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Enter in the getaway vehicle. - <small>(Michael or Franklin)</small>
*Lose the [[Los Santos Police Department (HD Universe)|cops]]. - <small>([[Michael De Santa|Michael]] or [[Franklin Clinton|Franklin]])</small>
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*Lose the [[Los Santos Police Department (HD Universe)|cops]]. - <small>(Michael or Franklin)</small>
*Follow the driver. - <small>([[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]])</small>
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*Follow the driver. - <small>(Trevor)</small>
*Keep the [[Frogger|helicopter]] steady so [[Lester Crest|Lester]] can destroy the [[Buzzard]]s. - <small>([[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]])</small>
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*Keep the [[Frogger|helicopter]] steady so [[Lester Crest|Lester]] can destroy the [[Buzzard]]s. - <small>(Trevor)</small>
*Release the gold in the [[Train (GTA V)|train]]. - <small>([[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]])</small>
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*Release the gold in the [[Train (GTA V)|train]]. - <small>(Trevor)</small>
*Land in the [[McKenzie Field Hangar|airfield]]. - <small>([[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]])</small>
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*Land in the [[McKenzie Field Hangar|airfield]]. - <small>(Trevor)</small>
   
 
==Gold Medal Objectives==
 
==Gold Medal Objectives==
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*During the heist setup for the obvious approach, if the player attempts to complete the "Sidetracked" mission with Franklin and dies after switching to Trevor, Michael will be the one on the radio with Trevor instead of Franklin if the player restarts from the checkpoint (Tested on PS4).
 
*During the drive at the start of the job, even if [[Chef]] is selected for the team, Trevor will express doubts on the entire team's capabilities (even though he recommended Chef as an option in the previous job).
 
*During the drive at the start of the job, even if [[Chef]] is selected for the team, Trevor will express doubts on the entire team's capabilities (even though he recommended Chef as an option in the previous job).
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*The news, along with [[Michael]], mentions that the gold is unloaded in [[Mission Row]]. The area where this happens, under a highway behind the [[Vanilla Unicorn]] strip club, is actually located in the [[Strawberry]] district.
*The reward from the job cannot be collected until after the final mission. However, the exact payout will vary depending on the final mission chosen. If [[The Third Way]] (Option C) is completed, each character gets their cut. If [[Something Sensible]] (Option A) is completed, Trevor's cut is split between Michael and Franklin in addition to their initial cuts from the job, making it the most profitable option for them. If [[The Time's Come]] (Option B) is selected, Trevor and Franklin receive their respective takes but Michael's cut is given to his family rather than his accomplices making it the least profitable.
 
 
*During the Obvious approach, when Michael appears during the beginning cutscene, Trevor's upper clothing disappears.
 
*During the Obvious approach, when Michael appears during the beginning cutscene, Trevor's upper clothing disappears.
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*The [[Oracle]] Michael drives in the Obvious approach has the registration 81TDS937, which is the same registration of the Oracle owned by [[Dave Norton]].
*The takes from the two approaches differ by $300,000, owing to the fact one brick of gold is given to Casey (the Gruppe 6 man) to ensure his silence. However, players should also consider that the Subtle approach requires additional money to be spent upgrading the [[Gauntlet]]s needed for the getaway, thereby further reducing the profit for one or more of the characters.
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*The takes from the two approaches differ by $300,000, owing to the fact one brick of gold is given to [[Casey]] (the [[Gruppe 6]] man) to ensure his silence. However, players should also consider that the Subtle approach requires additional money to be spent upgrading the [[Gauntlet]]s needed for the getaway, and also requires to hire more gunmen and drivers, thereby further reducing the profit for each of the characters.
** A good way to avoid spending the money to upgrade is have Franklin take them to the Los Santos Customs garage he owns, so the upgrades and mods can be free.
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**A good way to avoid spending the money to upgrade is have Franklin take them to the [[Los Santos Customs]] garage he owns, so the upgrades and mods can be free.
 
*The subtle approach contains several references to ''[[wp:The Italian Job|The Italian Job]]'', both the 1969 original and the 2003 remake. As part of the mission, you have to manipulate traffic lights to prevent [[Merryweather Security]] reaching Michael and the armored convoy; in the films, traffic lights are manipulated to slow down the team's pursuers. Later the team is involved in a speed chase in three Gauntlets, which ends with the team loading the cars into the back of two trucks; this is similar to both films, which feature car chases involving [[wp:Mini Cooper|Mini Coopers]] that end with the cars being driven into coaches.
 
*The subtle approach contains several references to ''[[wp:The Italian Job|The Italian Job]]'', both the 1969 original and the 2003 remake. As part of the mission, you have to manipulate traffic lights to prevent [[Merryweather Security]] reaching Michael and the armored convoy; in the films, traffic lights are manipulated to slow down the team's pursuers. Later the team is involved in a speed chase in three Gauntlets, which ends with the team loading the cars into the back of two trucks; this is similar to both films, which feature car chases involving [[wp:Mini Cooper|Mini Coopers]] that end with the cars being driven into coaches.
 
*Similarly, the Obvious approach is a reference to the 1995 film ''[[wp:Die Hard with a Vengeance|Die Hard With a Vengeance]]'', in which Simon Gruber, the main antagonist, robs gold bullion from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York by drilling into the vault room (with a vehicle very much like the [[Cutter]]) from a subway station.
 
*Similarly, the Obvious approach is a reference to the 1995 film ''[[wp:Die Hard with a Vengeance|Die Hard With a Vengeance]]'', in which Simon Gruber, the main antagonist, robs gold bullion from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York by drilling into the vault room (with a vehicle very much like the [[Cutter]]) from a subway station.
 
*The shootout with the cops in the streets surrounding the Union Depository in the Obvious approach may also be inspired by the shootout in the 1995 film ''[[wp:Heat (1995 film)|Heat]]'', which features a similar running shootout with police following a bank robbery. ''Heat'' has been referenced numerous times in recent GTA games.
 
*The shootout with the cops in the streets surrounding the Union Depository in the Obvious approach may also be inspired by the shootout in the 1995 film ''[[wp:Heat (1995 film)|Heat]]'', which features a similar running shootout with police following a bank robbery. ''Heat'' has been referenced numerous times in recent GTA games.
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* The longitude and latitude shown on the traffic light screen does not correspond with the supposed geographical location of Los Santos: Lat N 962.78, Lon W 1.55 pinpoints Cotanda Y Caparrós in Llíria, Valencia, Spain.
*The post-mission cutscene features Franklin, Michael and Trevor in their default outfits from the beginning of the game; Franklin in his repo outfit, Michael in his grey suit, and Trevor in his white shirt and sweatpants.
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*The post-mission cutscene features Michael and Trevor in their default outfits from the beginning of the game; Michael in his grey suit, and Trevor in his white shirt and sweatpants.
 
*This mission could be a reference to the 1983 movie ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085245/ The Big Score]'', as there is also a police chase, a big take of money and a character named Frank.
 
*This mission could be a reference to the 1983 movie ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085245/ The Big Score]'', as there is also a police chase, a big take of money and a character named Frank.
*The trio manage to steal exactly 672 gold bricks, since when you pay off Casey (Subtle) you lose $300,000, indicating that each brick is worth $300,000. 201,600,000 divided by 300,000 is 672.
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*The trio manage to steal exactly 672 gold bricks, since when Casey is paid off (Subtle), $300,000 is deducted from the take, indicating that each brick is worth $300,000. 201,600,000 divided by 300,000 is 672.
*While the protagonists are going to Michael's House at the end of the Subtle approach, the radio will always tune in to [[Los Santos Rock Radio]] and it will always play "Hollywood Nights" by Bob Seger.
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*When the protagonists are driving to Michael's House at the end of the Subtle approach, the radio will always tune in to [[Los Santos Rock Radio]] and it will always play "Hollywood Nights" by Bob Seger.
*When Franklin drives away in the [[Tailgater]] at the end of the Obvious approach, the radio will always tune in to [[Radio Los Santos]] and it will always play "Smokin' & Ridin'" by BJ The Chicago Kid ft. Freddie Gibbs and Problem.
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*When Franklin drives away in the [[Tailgater]] at the end of the Obvious approach, the radio will always tune in to [[Radio Los Santos]] and it will always play "Smokin' & Ridin'" by BJ The Chicago Kid ft. Freddie Gibbs and Problem. Alternatively, in the next-gen version of the game, "Hunnid Stax" by Ab-Soul feat. Schoolboy Q will play instead.
*During the Obvious approach, after you get the getaway car and you're trying to lose the police, if you go back to the subway construction site you will see that the hole that the crew opened in the vault is closed again.
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*During the Obvious approach, if the player heads to the subway construction site to escape from the police, the hole in the wall of the bank will be closed up again and the [[Cutter]] will be gone.
 
*The final segment of the Obvious approach where Lester destroys Merryweather [[Buzzard]]s with an RPG is similar to the mission [[Paper Trail]], where [[Little Jacob]] uses an RPG to kill [[Eduard Borodin]] by destroying his [[Maverick]].
 
*The final segment of the Obvious approach where Lester destroys Merryweather [[Buzzard]]s with an RPG is similar to the mission [[Paper Trail]], where [[Little Jacob]] uses an RPG to kill [[Eduard Borodin]] by destroying his [[Maverick]].
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* During the car chase in the Subtle approach, the [[Los Santos Police Department (HD Universe)|LSPD]] will perform drive-by shootings, which they do not perform in regular gameplay.
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*In the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, while taking the elevator down to the vault in the Subtle approach, Michael vaguely whispers "let's go". In the enhanced versions, the line has been re-recorded and he says it louder and more clearly.
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*If [[Sticky Bomb]]s are planted on the vehicles Michael and co took to the tunnel, they can be detonated to destroy the vehicles after the cutscene, though the crew members in these vehicles would not be listed as killed.
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*There is a glitch in the Subtle approach where no matter who is chosen as the first gunman, they will always look like [[Norm Richards]]. This was fixed in the enhanced version.
   
 
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The big one!
Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips and Lester Crest chanting in excitement before the heist.

The Big Score is a mission in Grand Theft Auto V. It is the sixth and final heist mission and the penultimate mission in the game.

The player steals a total of $201,600,000 for the Obvious, or $201,300,000 for the Subtle.

Preparation

In order to perform the heist, the protagonists must perform a couple of side-missions (Heist Setups) to get the necessary equipment. The preparation missions varies based on the chosen approach in Planning the Big Score.

Subtle

Four preparation missions:

Obvious

Three preparation missions:

Mission

Subtle

Get in the car after the cutscenes. Drive to the tunnel before 8:00 am. The time is shown on the lower right corner of the screen. After getting to the tunnel, wait for two Stockades to enter the tunnel. Drop a Spike Strip or Stinger before the vans leave, then drive away and wait for them to hit the spikes.

The vans tires have deflated and stopped. Get out of the car and start aiming at the windows of the vans. The occupants will be forced to get out of their vans as hostages. Another van will appear, and requested to change the tires. They will be forced to ride in the vans in order to support them. Drive to the Union Depository building's underground garage, and they will park the Securicars in reverse. A cutscene will show the manager requesting an authorization ID. It was successful, now follow the manager to an elevator going down to the carts containing gold. Trevor and a Gruppe 6 officer will push the carts back to the Securicars. 

Get in the second van and follow Trevor as he gets out of the Depository. However, when Michael calls Franklin, it turns out that Merryweather Security had witnessed them stealing the gold. The player is switched to Franklin, who is using a laptop to control the traffic lights of the city to help Michael and Trevor escape from the Merryweather troops. Control the traffic lights using the assigned buttons and stop Merryweather from spotting them by turning the lights to red. The mission will fail if the Merryweather vans catch them. Depending on the hacker skill, there either won't be lag on the changes or there will be a second or so of lag. Change them less than 10 times to get closer to a gold medal.

Now they have parked the Securicars. They will open the doors to transfer the packs of gold to four modified Gauntlets. However, the Merryweather troops show up. This engages a large shootout. The protagonists will have to protect the crew while they transfer the gold from the Securicars to the Gauntlets, depending of the experience of the first gunman and the first driver, they may let some of the gold bars drop while loading the cars, making the crew lose almost $18 million of the total score. Keep focused on cover and try switching characters in order for a better shootout. Choose the best weapons, because there are many of them. Keep in mind that the security outfits that Michael and Trevor have on from the beginning will have a full body armor bar, making it somewhat easier. Be careful if switching to Franklin, for he'll have no armor unless the player bought some for him ahead of time and haven't done anything to damage it.

Once the Merryweather soldiers have been killed, the player is again switched to Franklin, who will be driving one of the Gauntlets. The player must now follow the rest of the crew. Focus on the route and ignore the LSPD. The mission will fail if Franklin falls too far behind and loses the others. After driving onto Rockford Plaza, the scene will slow down, showing a tanker truck in the verge of explosion after a Vapid Interceptor rolls over and crashes the tank (at this very point if you took Karim as your driver for the fourth Gauntlet, depending on his driving experience, he ends up crashing his Gauntlet thus pulled out by the police and ending up incarcerated plus losing a quarter of the gold.  After going to the freeway, a LSPD Maverick shows up. Ignore it and focus on the road. Drive to two trailers waiting for the four Gauntlets. Depending on the driver for Franklin's trailer, it could swerve side to side, making it harder to get in if their skill is poor, thus causing a greater risk of failure if the player doesn't get in before the end of the tunnel. The LSPD failed to arrest them thanks to the two trailers. 

The three will enter a Cavalcade. Drive to Michael's House. Mission complete. Regardless of the outcome all three enter a massive argument that supposedly leaves them on bitter terms despite the victory.

Obvious

Drive the Oracle to the Union Depository with the gunman assigned. The player then takes control of Franklin, who is outside the underground vault in an HVY Cutter. Michael and the other gunman will come at the front door and distract the cops. Use the drills by pressing a button to create a huge opening on the bank vault. When the hole is created, park the Cutter an ample distance away. Plant explosive charges (such as Sticky Bombs) on the two vault doors, then stand back and detonate them. A NOOSE team arrives and starts abseiling into the tunnel. Defend the gunman assigned against the NOOSE team by shooting at them while the gunman pushes the gold carts. Focus on the officers, and use a good gun like an Advanced Rifle with extended ammo to eliminate the enemies faster. A minigun may be helpful as well due to its rapid-fire damage and no need for reloading. After the gunman pushes the second cart into position, the player is switched to Trevor. Fly north of Los Santos to Blaine County, the gunman with Franklin will find his own way out, and the game will prompt the player to switch to Michael. Michael is in a heavy shootout against the cops. Focus on health and ammo, as there are too many officers to fight, and may take 10 minutes of gunfighting. Keep on killing them, as Franklin will become available again when Michael arrives at the foot bridge. While advancing, a Buzzard will appear. Destroy it quickly with the RPG or minigun, as it will use the rockets to kill your team. After destroying it, advance to the underground parking lot where the getaway vehicle was stashed while fending off the police. (Note: the player does not have to kill every police officer they see; listen to audio cues from Franklin or Michael (depending on who the player is not controlling at the time) to know when the player is able to move on.)

In the parking lot, an FIB team will appear, in their Grangers. Destroy the vehicles quickly with an RPG, grenades or sticky bombs (be careful not to hit the getaway vehicle). After killing them, get in the car and lose the police. If the player followed Lester's advice and modified the vehicle, it should take quite a bit of punishment. A 5-star wanted level may take about 1-2 minutes of cooling down, so hiding underground in places such as the sewers or subways would probably work best. 

After the Wanted Level is cleared, the scene switches to Trevor, who is piloting his helicopter. Follow the pilot assigned. However, the Merryweather Security appears in helicopters, and Lester must destroy the helicopters. Keep the helicopter steady for Lester to get a clean shot, but be careful not to let both gold carts under the helicopters detach, or have Trevor wasted, or else the mission will fail and be careful going through the wind farm. The other gold helicopter will speed up considerably so the player will need to do this while maintaining speed and altitude. Destroy the choppers too late, and the pilot of the other one could crash and make lose half of the take (an inexperienced pilot may crash the helicopter anyway). After destroying the helicopters, locate the train on the radar and detach the gold cart in the train car. Finally, fly to the airstrip in Sandy Shores to complete the mission.

If an inexperienced pilot crashes, the mission can still be completed, the mission only fails if Trevor is wasted or if his own gold cart is also dropped by accident or if he crashes, making them lose everything. However, if the final gold tally is important, consider intentionally crashing Trevor's helicopter, failing the mission, and then restarting at the last checkpoint. Keep in mind that, as noted above, there are some crew members who will always crash, so the player may need to reload a save prior to "Planning the Big Score" and choosing an alternate pilot.

After the gold has been dropped off, both Trevor and Lester will fly to the McKenzie Field Hangar to meet with the rest of the crew for a debrief. Lester is in good spirits for the entire ride and has obviously never been so thrilled his entire life. For the debrief everyone else is in good spirits as well contrary to the meeting in the Subtle Method. Michael then proceeds to break the mood and soon after tells the crew to avoid spend large amounts of cash until the gold is sold with Trevor restating in a more aggressive matter. The cutscene ends with Michael, Trevor and Lester flying away to the new location of the gold; Franklin departing in his new getaway vehicle and the hired crew members flying away in the second helicopter.

However, should the pilot crew member die, and half the gold is lost, a different ending cutscene will play instead. While Michael, Franklin and the gunman are initially jovial at the success of their heist, they become sullen upon being notified by Trevor of the death of their second pilot and the loss of half the stolen gold. The crew becomes disappointed and angry with their loss. The cutscene then ends with Michael, Trevor and Lester flying away to the gold's new location, while Franklin and the gunman drive away in the new getaway vehicle.

After the Heist

Regardless of which option is chosen, or the outcome (loot-wise), after the mission, a mission trigger point is placed over Franklin's home. Once there, Franklin is visited by Devin Weston, who orders him to kill Michael. Franklin refuses, telling him Steve Haines has already ordered him to kill Trevor and that he cannot kill both. Devin reiterates his order to kill Michael and leaves. The player, as Franklin, then has the option to choose which option they want, beginning one of the final missions: Something Sensible, The Time's Come or The Third Way.

Warning

Before going to the last mission trigger, it is advisable to complete any remaining side-missions, etc. that may be required for 100% completion first as, depending on the player's choice, Michael or Trevor may no longer be available beyond this point, thereby rendering any activities/side missions specific to them inaccessible (even though their missions are not required for 100% completion). If Michael or Trevor possess any rare vehicle the player doesn't wish to lose, cars should also be exchanged before starting the final mission.

Mission Objectives

Subtle

  • Enter in the car. - (Michael)
  • Go to the tunnel entrance before 8am. - (Michael)
  • Release the spike strip in the tunnel before the Securicars get out. - (Michael)
  • Wait for the Securicars. - (Michael)
  • Go to the Union Depository. - (Michael)
  • Follow the manager. - (Michael)
  • Enter the Securicar. - (Michael)
  • Follow Trevor. - (Michael)
  • Keep the streets clean for the Securicars. - (Franklin)
  • Kill all the Merryweather soldiers. - (Michael, Trevor and Franklin)
  • Follow the rest of the crew. - (Franklin)
  • Go to Michael's House. - (Franklin)

Obvious

  • Get in the car. - (Michael)
  • Go to the bank. - (Michael)
  • Pierce the vault wall with the driller. - (Franklin)
  • Park the driller near the wall. - (Franklin)
  • Plant the bombs on the vault doors and detonate. - (Franklin)
  • Protect the crew member from the NOOSE agents. - (Franklin)
  • Fly out of the city. - (Trevor)
  • Escape with the crew member. - (Michael and Franklin)
  • Enter in the getaway vehicle. - (Michael or Franklin)
  • Lose the cops. - (Michael or Franklin)
  • Follow the driver. - (Trevor)
  • Keep the helicopter steady so Lester can destroy the Buzzards. - (Trevor)
  • Release the gold in the train. - (Trevor)
  • Land in the airfield. - (Trevor)

Gold Medal Objectives

Subtle

  • Headshots - Kill 20 enemies with a headshot
  • Signal Man - Perform less than 10 traffic light changes
  • Accuracy - Finish with a shooting accuracy of at least 60%

Obvious

  • Headshots - Kill 20 enemies with a headshot
  • Time - Complete within 16:00
  • Cha-Ching - Drop the gold onto the train within 30 seconds
  • Accuracy - Finish with a shooting accuracy of at least 60%

Aftermath

Weazel News Newspaper

Subtle
"Thieves withdrew around two hundred million dollars' worth of gold bullion from the Union Depository earlier, making the price of gold skyrocket. Employees at the bank willingly handed over the gold to the criminals thinking they were an armored car crew. The gold was then transported to Mission Row were it was loaded into four cars. Events are unclear at this point, but it appears that a security team from Merryweather discovered the heist crew before any crime was reported. They engaged them in a fire fight, but were unable to stop them escaping past Legion Square and into the city. The police were finally called, but it was too late to stop the criminals from getting away."

Obvious
"Thieves withdrew around two hundred million dollars' worth of gold bullion from the Union Depository earlier, making the price of gold skyrocket. The crew staged a robbery in the bank lobby, drawing security teams into a standoff, while their accomplices drilled into the vault and airlifted out around four tons of gold. The crew were then forced to fight their way out through Downtown Los Santos, eventually escaping a comprehensive city-wide manhunt. Connections have been made between the heist at the Union Depository and recent crimes at a Rockford Hills jewel store and a savings bank in Paleto Bay, but there are still no suspects in any of the investigations."

Lifeinvader Posts

  • Lester Crest - "You can retire for real this time, old friend."

Bleeter Posts

  • @felixwarlock - "Not the Union Depository! Just when I put all my money in gold! I'm so screwed!"
  • @ralphyscalpy - "How is even possible to rob the Union Depository? Is there anything left in Los Santos that can't be broken into????

Trivia

  • During the heist setup for the obvious approach, if the player attempts to complete the "Sidetracked" mission with Franklin and dies after switching to Trevor, Michael will be the one on the radio with Trevor instead of Franklin if the player restarts from the checkpoint (Tested on PS4).
  • During the drive at the start of the job, even if Chef is selected for the team, Trevor will express doubts on the entire team's capabilities (even though he recommended Chef as an option in the previous job).
  • The news, along with Michael, mentions that the gold is unloaded in Mission Row. The area where this happens, under a highway behind the Vanilla Unicorn strip club, is actually located in the Strawberry district.
  • During the Obvious approach, when Michael appears during the beginning cutscene, Trevor's upper clothing disappears.
  • The Oracle Michael drives in the Obvious approach has the registration 81TDS937, which is the same registration of the Oracle owned by Dave Norton.
  • The takes from the two approaches differ by $300,000, owing to the fact one brick of gold is given to Casey (the Gruppe 6 man) to ensure his silence. However, players should also consider that the Subtle approach requires additional money to be spent upgrading the Gauntlets needed for the getaway, and also requires to hire more gunmen and drivers, thereby further reducing the profit for each of the characters.
    • A good way to avoid spending the money to upgrade is have Franklin take them to the Los Santos Customs garage he owns, so the upgrades and mods can be free.
  • The subtle approach contains several references to The Italian Job, both the 1969 original and the 2003 remake. As part of the mission, you have to manipulate traffic lights to prevent Merryweather Security reaching Michael and the armored convoy; in the films, traffic lights are manipulated to slow down the team's pursuers. Later the team is involved in a speed chase in three Gauntlets, which ends with the team loading the cars into the back of two trucks; this is similar to both films, which feature car chases involving Mini Coopers that end with the cars being driven into coaches.
  • Similarly, the Obvious approach is a reference to the 1995 film Die Hard With a Vengeance, in which Simon Gruber, the main antagonist, robs gold bullion from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York by drilling into the vault room (with a vehicle very much like the Cutter) from a subway station.
  • The shootout with the cops in the streets surrounding the Union Depository in the Obvious approach may also be inspired by the shootout in the 1995 film Heat, which features a similar running shootout with police following a bank robbery. Heat has been referenced numerous times in recent GTA games.
  • The longitude and latitude shown on the traffic light screen does not correspond with the supposed geographical location of Los Santos: Lat N 962.78, Lon W 1.55 pinpoints Cotanda Y Caparrós in Llíria, Valencia, Spain.
  • The post-mission cutscene features Michael and Trevor in their default outfits from the beginning of the game; Michael in his grey suit, and Trevor in his white shirt and sweatpants.
  • This mission could be a reference to the 1983 movie The Big Score, as there is also a police chase, a big take of money and a character named Frank.
  • The trio manage to steal exactly 672 gold bricks, since when Casey is paid off (Subtle), $300,000 is deducted from the take, indicating that each brick is worth $300,000. 201,600,000 divided by 300,000 is 672.
  • When the protagonists are driving to Michael's House at the end of the Subtle approach, the radio will always tune in to Los Santos Rock Radio and it will always play "Hollywood Nights" by Bob Seger.
  • When Franklin drives away in the Tailgater at the end of the Obvious approach, the radio will always tune in to Radio Los Santos and it will always play "Smokin' & Ridin'" by BJ The Chicago Kid ft. Freddie Gibbs and Problem. Alternatively, in the next-gen version of the game, "Hunnid Stax" by Ab-Soul feat. Schoolboy Q will play instead.
  • During the Obvious approach, if the player heads to the subway construction site to escape from the police, the hole in the wall of the bank will be closed up again and the Cutter will be gone.
  • The final segment of the Obvious approach where Lester destroys Merryweather Buzzards with an RPG is similar to the mission Paper Trail, where Little Jacob uses an RPG to kill Eduard Borodin by destroying his Maverick.
  • During the car chase in the Subtle approach, the LSPD will perform drive-by shootings, which they do not perform in regular gameplay.
  • In the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, while taking the elevator down to the vault in the Subtle approach, Michael vaguely whispers "let's go". In the enhanced versions, the line has been re-recorded and he says it louder and more clearly.
  • If Sticky Bombs are planted on the vehicles Michael and co took to the tunnel, they can be detonated to destroy the vehicles after the cutscene, though the crew members in these vehicles would not be listed as killed.
  • There is a glitch in the Subtle approach where no matter who is chosen as the first gunman, they will always look like Norm Richards. This was fixed in the enhanced version.

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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