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'''Michael De Santa''' is a character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series, appearing as a central character and one of the main [[protagonists]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
 
'''Michael De Santa''' is a character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series, appearing as a central character and one of the main [[protagonists]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
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Michael Townley was born in the Midwest during the 1960s. His early years were rather harsh, with his father being physically abusise towards him due to alcohol drinking. During his time in high school, Michael was a quarterback for an all-state football team; Michael would often put on a well placed performance during games and also had his face in the local newspaper. However, due to his temperament issues and constant injures, he was ultimately forced to quit while he was ahead.
By the early [[2000]]s, Michael Townley was a successful bank robber with his associates, [[Trevor Phillips]] and [[Brad]]. He was already married with [[Amanda]] and had two children by ther name of [[Jimmy]] and [[Tracey]].
 
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Michael started his criminal career in [[1988]], when he stole $10,000 in a [[Carcer City]] bank. During the same year, however, he was arrested twice. In prison Michael was able to master several skills, including tatooing. After he was released, Michael was able to raise his reputation as a criminal, to the point he has appeared on the Most Wanted list of the [[Federal Investigation Bureau]].
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At some point while escorting cargo, Michael met a man by the name of [[Trevor Philips]]; the situation ended up badly, but both men realized how well they could work with each other, with Michael being the brain while Trevor being the muscle. The two robbers continued to work together, developing trsut and close friendship between each other
   
 
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In [[2004]], Michael, Trevor and Brad rob a bank located in [[Ludenndorf]], [[North Yank]]. The trio, wearing masks, forces a group of hostages to enter into a room while they blow up the bank's safe. As they come out the safe with bag full of money, a [[Security Guard|security guard]] catches Michael, pulls off his mask, and threatens to kill him, only to be shot by Trevor.
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In 2004, Michael, Trevor and Brad rob a bank located in [[Ludenndorf]], [[North Yank]]. The trio, wearing masks, forces a group of hostages to enter into a room while they blow up the bank's safe. As they come out the safe with bag full of money, a [[Security Guard|security guard]] catches Michael, pulls off his mask, and threatens to kill him, only to be shot by Trevor.
   
 
The trio manages to get out the bank and into a getaway car, but the driver is shot by the police; the car crashes and the trio continues on foot, only to be heavily ambushed by the police, with Michael and Brad get shot. Trevor manages to single-handedly hold off the police, despite Michael's beggins to leave them.
 
The trio manages to get out the bank and into a getaway car, but the driver is shot by the police; the car crashes and the trio continues on foot, only to be heavily ambushed by the police, with Michael and Brad get shot. Trevor manages to single-handedly hold off the police, despite Michael's beggins to leave them.

Revision as of 18:00, 26 December 2013


Michael De Santa is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series, appearing as a central character and one of the main protagonists in Grand Theft Auto V.

Michael De Santa, formerly known as Michael Townley, was a successful bank robber with a long career, alongside his partner and best friend, Trevor Phillips. After a bank robbery gone wrong, he changes his surname and moves to Los Santos with his family.

History

Background

Michael Townley was born in the Midwest during the 1960s. His early years were rather harsh, with his father being physically abusise towards him due to alcohol drinking. During his time in high school, Michael was a quarterback for an all-state football team; Michael would often put on a well placed performance during games and also had his face in the local newspaper. However, due to his temperament issues and constant injures, he was ultimately forced to quit while he was ahead.

Michael started his criminal career in 1988, when he stole $10,000 in a Carcer City bank. During the same year, however, he was arrested twice. In prison Michael was able to master several skills, including tatooing. After he was released, Michael was able to raise his reputation as a criminal, to the point he has appeared on the Most Wanted list of the Federal Investigation Bureau.

At some point while escorting cargo, Michael met a man by the name of Trevor Philips; the situation ended up badly, but both men realized how well they could work with each other, with Michael being the brain while Trevor being the muscle. The two robbers continued to work together, developing trsut and close friendship between each other

Events of GTA V

Prologue

Michael: "T, you gotta get out of here!"
Trevor: "Aint's gonna leave you, Mikey!"
―Michael and Trevor during the police ambush.

In 2004, Michael, Trevor and Brad rob a bank located in Ludenndorf, North Yank. The trio, wearing masks, forces a group of hostages to enter into a room while they blow up the bank's safe. As they come out the safe with bag full of money, a security guard catches Michael, pulls off his mask, and threatens to kill him, only to be shot by Trevor.

The trio manages to get out the bank and into a getaway car, but the driver is shot by the police; the car crashes and the trio continues on foot, only to be heavily ambushed by the police, with Michael and Brad get shot. Trevor manages to single-handedly hold off the police, despite Michael's beggins to leave them.

Trevor is forced to escape into a snowy forest while. After making a deal with the FIB, Michael's death is faked and he changes his surname to "De Santa".

Post-prologue

With a new name and on assumption that Trevor has died, Michael and his family moves to Los Santos.

Meeting Franklin

Character

Personality

Michael is a relaxed and somewhat laid-back middle-aged man. Most of the time he is seen to be cold and calculated, often serving as the voice of reason among his partners. He appears to have a dry sense of humor, going to sit and enjoy the sun while his wife is arguing with their daughter.

Appearance

Michael is a man of average size and height. He has a short black hair and blue eyes. His casual outfit consists a gray suit.

Skills

Mission apearances

GTA V

Trivia

  • Michael is the very first protagonist in the franchise to have a family consisting a wife and children.
  • Gameplay-wise, Michael and Trevor are the oldest protagonists in the whole series, beating Tommy Vercetti, who was previously known as the series' oldest protagonist, aged 35 during Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

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ProtagonistsMichael De Santa | Franklin Clinton | Trevor Philips
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Private Taxi FaresThe Three Bankers (Paulie, Clyde and Darren) | Derrick | Kwak | Otis | Felipe | Keyla | Alonzo | Elisa Macallen | Walter | Miranda (Lady of the Best Tailor)
SoapboxersAndy Moon | Andy Whitford | Baygor | Bill Binder | Clinton | Graham | Griff | Impotent Rage cosplayer | Jane | Jerome | Jesco White | Jesse | Mani | Mimes | Pamela Drake
StrippersChastity | Cheetah | Fufu | Infernus | Juliet | Nikki | Peach | Sapphire
O'Neil BrothersElwood | Walton | Wynn | Ernie | Earl | Doyle | Daryl | Dan | Dalton | Ned | Larry | Chester | Dale | Cletus | Don
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Radio hostsBig Boy | Bootsy Collins | Cara Delevingne | Camilo Lara | Don Cheto | DJ Pooh | Gilles Peterson | Flying Lotus | Jesco White | Keith Morris | Kenny Loggins | Mama G | Lee "Scratch" Perry | Nate Williams | Stephen Pope | Soulwax / 2manydjs | Twin Shadow | Chemical Bro | Doctor No | Cliff Lane | Andee | Frank Ocean* | Danny Brown* | Skepta*
Radio guestsMNDR | Eddie | Earl Sweatshirt | Aloe Blacc | Tunde Adebimpe | MC Eiht | Jermaine Renegade | King Avriel
Talk Show hosts
(& assistants)
Michele Makes | Lazlow Jones | Fernando Martinez | Jo | Ron Jakowski | Duane Earl | Bobby June | Ray De Angelo Harris | Cheryl Fawkes
Talk Show guestsSue Murry | Ricky | Jock Cranley | Samantha Muldoon | Brother Adrian | Sophia Bowles-Carmichael* | Reed Tucker
TV Show characters
TV Show hosts
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Lazlow Jones | Hugh Harrison | Anita Mendoza | Imran Shinowa | Steve Haines | Rufus Bellows | Jack Howitzer | Ho Chi Sock
TV Show guestsWilliam Angio | Tracey De Santa
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A. Jones | Abe Schwartzman | Ace Jones | Adam Rowney Jr. | Alphonse | Andrew Victoria | Andy Smith | Anne Bimby | Audrey Margaret | Barry Andrews | Barry Wheatsheaf | Betsy O'Neil | Bill Anthony | Billy Dexter | Billy Grey | Blue Brothers | Bob | Bruce Wright | Chip Hampton | Corner Killahz | Daisy Bell | Darius Fontaine | Daryl Bint | David Cho | David Richards | David Shapiro | Dennis Marquez | Derrick McReary | Destiny Arnold | Dick R. Rogers | Donna DeSimons | Doug Richman | Dutch London | Eugene Reaper | Evelyn | Faith Bailey | Francesco Mexi | Francis F. Morton | Frank Brookes | Frank Mathers | Franklin Clinton's mother | Fred Quincy | Gail Gulps | GTA Online Protagonist | Hank Oak | Hugh Bonnar | Hughie McGill | Ira Richards | Joe Oliva | John Bison | Jose | Kill.D.Sac | Kush-Chronic | Lenny Semour | Leonora Johnson | Luis Francesco | Merle Abrahams | Michael Keane | Miriam Turner | Moses | Nicholas | Niko Bellic | Pathos | Phil Davidson | President Joe Lawton | Ronson | Robert | Robert Cholla | Rosby Wilkins | Roy Lowenstein | Ryan Philips | Sam Austin | Sammy Bottino | Shanda Murphy | Sindee Suttin | Slim Skills | Tico | Tommy Smith | Tony Prince | Vasquez | Wayne | Yusuf Amir
Hashtag crewAllie Valasquez | Benita Render | Clinton Aumick | Clinton Salsman | Cody Nishimoto | Connie Bruening | Darren Hohn | Earlene Rivenburg | Ericka Vanderborst | Fernando Gasset | Guy Harrigan | Hugh Rasnick | Julianne Cabaniss | Katy Meaux | Kelly Mease | Lenare Welte | Liza McKiernan | Mallary Focht | Mary Jane Blunts | Nelson Altieri
GANGSTA 101 crewJay Williams III | Alicia Angel | Tony Adventura | P. Dough | Lyndon Moore | G. A. Richman | Doug Richman | Nate Anderson
Removed charactersDale | Jackie | Jordan | Kyle P. Slater | Mrs. A | Mrs. B | Zimbor
* - Anachronistic appearance. Appears in GTA V as part of a radio station ported from GTA Online.

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