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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Varrios Los Aztecas}}
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{{Disambiglink|For the gang in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Online]], see [[Varrios Los Aztecas (HD Universe)]].}}
|image = Varrios Los Aztecas Tag.png
 
 
{{Infobox gang
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|name = {{Flagicon|Mexico|Flag of Mexico}}<br/>Varrios Los Aztecas
|enemies = [[Los Santos Vagos]]<br>[[San Fierro Rifa]]<br>[[Ballas]]
 
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|image = VarriosLosAztecas-GTASA-Tag.png|game = SA
|affiliations = [[Grove Street Families]]
 
 
|locations = [[El Corona]] <small>(headquarters)</small><br>[[Unity Station]]<br>[[Little Mexico]]
 
|leader = [[Cesar Vialpando]]
 
|type = Hispanic street gang
 
|gangname = Varrios Los Aztecas
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|aka = {{H:title|Abbreviated in-game|VLA}}<br>Aztecas<br>Southerners<br>Southside Aztecas
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|enemies = [[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Los Santos Vagos]]<br>[[San Fierro Rifa]]<br>[[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]]<br>[[Grove Street Families]] <small>(formerly)</small>
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|affiliations = [[Grove Street Families]]<br>[[Temple Drive Families]]<br>[[Seville Boulevard Families]]<br>[[San Fierro Triads]]
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|colors = Turquoise<br>Orange <small>(tag color)</small>
 
|cars = [[Hermes]]<br>[[Broadway]]<br>[[Glendale]]<br>[[Savanna]] <small>(During the Lowrider Minigame)</small><br>[[Remington]] <small>(During the Lowrider Minigame)</small><br>[[Tornado]]{{Fact}} <small>(Beta version)</small>
 
|weapons = [[Pistol]]<br/>[[Micro SMG]]<br>[[Tec-9]] <small>(Missions Only)</small><br/>[[Shotguns]]<br/>[[MP5]]<br/>[[Desert Eagle]] <small>(by Cesar)</small><br>[[Katana]] <small>(by Hazer)</small><br>[[Rocket Launcher]] <small>(by Sunny)</small>
 
|businesses = Illegal Street Racing<br>Gun-running/Arms-trafficking<br>Lowriding
 
|businesses = Illegal Street Racing<br>Gun-running/Arms-trafficking<br>Lowriding
|fronts = Cesar's House<br>[[Unity Station]]<br>[[El Corona Village]]
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|fronts = [[Cesar's House]]<br>[[Unity Station]]<br>[[El Corona Village]]
|members = [[Cesar Vialpando]]<br> [[Jose (GTA SA)|Jose]]<br> [[Gal]]<br> [[Hazer]]<br> [[Sunny]]|leaders = |game = SA
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|members = [[Cesar Vialpando]] <small>(leader)</small><br>[[Jose (GTA SA)|Jose]]{{Status|U=y}}[[Gal]]<br>[[Hazer]]{{Status|U=y}}[[Sunny]]
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|locations = [[El Corona]]<br>[[Unity Station]]<br>[[Little Mexico]]
 
 
{{Quote|Extremely dangerous hispanic street gang. Violent. Proud. Psychotic. Heavily involved in gun running, street violence. Have traditionally been anti-narcotics. Long term gang feud with Los Santos Vagos. As well as rivalries with all other street gangs in Los Santos. Dislike of San Fierro Rifa. Wears turquoise.|GTA San Andreas Website.}}
|leader = Unknown, possibly [[Cesar Vialpando]]
 
 
{{Quote|¡Hasta la muerte!|[[Cesar Vialpando]]}}
|type = Hispanic Street-Gang
 
|colors = Teal
 
|cars = [[Hermes]]<br>[[Broadway]]<br>[[Glendale]]<br>[[Savanna]] <small>(During the Lowrider minigame)<br><big>[[Remington]] <small>(During the Lowrider minigame)
 
|weapons = [[Micro Uzi]]<br>[[Pistol]]<br>[[Desert Eagle]] <small>(by Cesar)<big><br>[[Tec9]] <small>(Missions only)<big><br>[[Katana]] <small>([[Los Desperados]] mission)}}
 
   
 
The '''Varrios Los Aztecas''' (a.k.a. "Aztecas", "Southerners", "Southside Aztecas", or "VLA") are a gang featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', as the secondary group of protagonist gang.
{{q|Extremely dangerous hispanic street gang. Violent. Proud. Psychotic. Heavily involved in gun running, street violence. Have traditionally been anti-narcotics. Long term gang feud with Los Santos Vagos. As well as rivalries with all other street gangs in Los Santos. Dislike of San Fierro Rifa. Wears turquoise.|GTA San Andreas Website.}}
 
   
 
==History==
{{q|Hasta La Muerte!|[[Cesar Vialpando]]}}
 
 
The Varrios Los Aztecas have been around since the early 1980s, and are one of the more recently formed gangs in Los Santos. Much of their origins and past history is unknown. Likewise, the origins and past of their rivalry with the other Los Santos gangs - particularly the [[Los Santos Vagos (3D Universe)|Los Santos Vagos]] - is also unknown, though it obviously began sometime between [[1980]] and [[1992]]. It is highly likely that they evolved from the [[El Corona]] neighborhood, and their presence grew with the increase of [[Mexico|Mexican]] and other Hispanic/Latino immigration to the area, correlating with the relative deprivation of the area compared to the rest of the city.
   
 
===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
 
The Varrios Los Aztecas are not a major part of the story, but are first mentioned during [[Sweet & Kendl]] in which [[Sweet]] refers to [[Kendl]]'s relationship with a high-ranking Azteca member - [[Cesar Vialpando]], stating "you know we beefing". Because of this, the gang acts as a fulcrum point between the relationship of Sweet and his sister due to Cesar being Kendl's boyfriend - much to the dismay of Sweet because to Cesar's involvement with the VLA.
   
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The radio in the early game mentions that the Aztecas were in a [[Los Santos Vagos-Varrios Los Aztecas War|war]] with the Vagos in [[East Los Santos (3D Universe)|East Los Santos]], despite the area actually being controlled by the [[Ballas (3D Universe)|Ballas]].
The Varrios Los Aztecas (a.k.a. "Aztecas", "Southerners", "Southside Aztecas", or "VLA") are a gang featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].
 
==History==
 
The Varrios Los Aztecas have been around since the early 80's and are one of the newer formed gangs in Los Santos. Much of their origin and past is unknown. Likewise, the origins and past of their rivalry with the other Los Santos gangs - paticularly the [[Los Santos Vagos]] is also unknown, though it obviously began sometime from their origins in the early 80's, late 80's, or the early 90's. It is highly likely that they evolved from the [[El Corona]] neighborhood.
 
===''Events of GTA San Andreas''===
 
The Varrios Los Aztecas are not a major part of the story, but are first mentioned during [[Sweet & Kendl]] in which [[Sweet]] refers to [[Kendl]]'s relationship with a high-ranking Azteca member - [[Cesar Vialpando]], stating "you know we beefing". Because of this, the gang acts as a fulcrum point between the relationship of Sweet and his sister due to Cesar being Kendl's boyfriend - much to the dismay of Sweet because to Cesar's involvement with the VLA.
 
   
They are first seen during the mission [[Cesar Vialpando (mission)|Cesar Vialpando]]. Sweet orders [[CJ]] to follow his sister to a lowriding club at [[Unity Station]], where a lowriding competition with a high concentration of Azteca gang members is taking place - including Cesar Vialpando himself. Fortunately, the Aztecas do not harass or fight CJ and let him take part in the bouncing competition against an Azteca member. CJ wins the competition without any violence taking place and is then introduced to Cesar Vialpando - Kendl's boyfriend. At this point, an influential (possibly an OG) Azteca member called [[Jose]] approaches CJ and confronts/insults him for being on Azteca territory. Fortunately, Cesar is able to influence Jose to "cool down", thus causing him to leave and possibly saving CJ's life. From this point on, Cesar and CJ start to develop a close friendship though the gang violence between the Aztecas and [[Grove Street Families]] doesn't decrease.
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They are first seen during the mission [[Cesar Vialpando (mission)|Cesar Vialpando]]. Sweet orders [[Carl Johnson|CJ]] to follow his sister to a lowriding club at [[Unity Station]], where a lowriding competition with a high concentration of Azteca gang members is taking place - including Cesar Vialpando himself. Fortunately, the Aztecas do not harass or fight CJ and let him take part in the bouncing competition against an Azteca member. CJ wins the competition without any violence taking place and is then introduced to Cesar Vialpando - Kendl's boyfriend. CJ makes his objection to the relationship clear, and an influential (possibly an OG) Azteca member called [[Jose (GTA SA)|Jose]] approaches CJ and confronts/insults him for his rudeness. Fortunately, Cesar is able to influence Jose to "cool down", thus causing him to leave and possibly saving CJ's life. From this point on, Cesar and CJ start to develop a close friendship though the gang violence between the Aztecas and [[Grove Street Families]] doesn't decrease.
   
It is likely that the Aztecas have no involvement with [[CRASH]] like the other three Los Santos gangs. This is because the Aztecas never show-up to rob the weapons train during the mission [[Catalyst]], where as the other three gangs were tipped off by CRASH about the train. This is odd since the Aztecas are heavily involved in arms dealing/gun running. Either CRASH are scared of the Aztecas due to them being possibly the most heavily armed gang in Los Santos, or they avoid them because they mistakingly think they are weak due to their small size. Another possibility for this is because CRASH does not want to make the VLA too powerful over the other gangs by equipping them with even more weapons (due to them already being heavily armed). CRASH reveals this mentality to CJ during the mission [[Gray Imports]] by stating "if one tribe gets an unfare advantage over another, that truly troubles me Carl!".
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It is likely that the Aztecas have no involvement with [[C.R.A.S.H.]] like the other three Los Santos gangs. This is because the Aztecas never show-up to rob the weapons train during the mission [[Catalyst]], where as the other three gangs were tipped off by CRASH about the train. This is odd since the Aztecas are heavily involved in arms dealing/gun running. Either CRASH are scared of the Aztecas due to them being possibly the most heavily armed gang in Los Santos, or they avoid them because they mistakenly think they are weak due to their small size. Another possibility for this is because CRASH does not want to make the VLA too powerful over the other gangs by equipping them with even more weapons (due to them already being heavily armed). CRASH reveals this mentality to CJ during the mission [[Gray Imports]] by stating "if one tribe gets an unfair advantage over another, that truly troubles me Carl!".
   
However, upon the completion of the mission [[The Green Sabre]], the Aztecas lose all of their territory and influence to the Vagos - including El Corona, Unity Station, and [[Little Mexico]]. Remaining Aztecas are killed or in hiding while Cesar is far away from Los Santos aiding CJ and Kendl.
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However, upon the completion of the mission [[Gone Courting]], the Aztecas lose all of their territory and influence to the Vagos - including El Corona, Unity Station, and [[Little Mexico]]. Remaining Aztecas are killed or in hiding while Cesar is far away from Los Santos aiding CJ and Kendl.
   
Throughout the rest of the middle game, the Aztecas make no appearances. 
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Throughout the rest of the middle game, the Aztecas make no appearances.
   
Upon the return of CJ to Los Santos, Cesar and the Aztecas regain back their territory from the Vagos in a gang war with the help of CJ and some Grove Family members during the mission [[Los Desperados]]. This mission also introduces the other three known Azteca OG's - [[Gal]], [[Sunny]], and [[Hazer]]. This is the only known situation where the Families and the Aztecas join together briefly to take down the Vagos.
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Upon the return of CJ to Los Santos, Cesar and the Aztecas regain back their territory from the Vagos in a gang war amid [[Los Santos Riots|citywide riots]] with the help of CJ and some Grove Family members during the mission [[Los Desperados]]. This mission also introduces the other three known Azteca OG's - [[Gal]], [[Sunny]], and [[Hazer]]. This is the only known situation where the Families and the Aztecas join together briefly to take down the Vagos.
   
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
The Varrios Los Aztecas are an extremely proud Mexican/Latino street gang, and they control [[El Corona]], [[Little Mexico]] and [[Unity Station]]. They are the smallest gang in the city but are likely to be one of the most heavily armed, giving them power over the other gangs. They are a traditionally anti-narcotic gang like the Grove Street families, with heavy involvement in gun running/arms trafficking, gang-banging, gang warfare, street violence, gang-related homicide, murder, vandalism, and illegal street racing. They are easily identifiable by their turquoise colored bandanas and 90's "cholo" style clothing.
   
 
The Aztecas have a fierce rivalry with the Los Santos Vagos, and strongly dislike the [[San Fierro Rifa]]. They also have many conflicts with the nearby Ballas (especially the Front Yard set) since their territories border near [[Idlewood]]. The Aztecas are also enemies with the Grove Street Families and will attack Grove members on sight though the rivalry is not as intense as it is with the Ballas and especially the Vagos since the families are well away from their territory, and since they both share similar views on drug trafficking.
'''The Varrios Los Aztecas''' are an extremely proud Mexican/latino street gang based in the far south-western portion of [[South Central Los Santos]], they control a small collection of poor/run-down neighborhoods. They are the smallest gang in Los Santos but are likely to be one of the most heavily armed, giving them power over the other gangs. They are a traditionally anti-narcotic gang like the Grove Street families, with heavy involvement in gun running/arms trafficking, gang-banging, gang warfare, street violence, gang-related homicide, murder, vandalism, and illegal street racing. They are easily identifiable by their turquoise colored bandanas and 90's "cholo" style clothing.
 
   
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Aztecas will more commonly question CJ about his gang banging status rather than directly shooting him on sight like the Ballas would. If the player chooses to respond positively, CJ will announce he is from Grove Street and the Aztecas will attack. Aztecas members will be hostile to Carl only if he walks on their territory. If he drives a car through their turf, they will just stand on the street and won't even chase him or shoot at his car. This indicates that the Aztecas and GSF have a lighter rivalry, as opposed to the Ballas and Vagos, whom the GSF are arch-enemies with.
The Aztecas have a fierce rivalry with the Los Santos Vagos, and strongly dislike the [[San Fierro Rifa]]. They also have many conflicts with the nearby [[Ballas]] (especially the Front Yard set) since their territories border near [[Idlewood]]. The Aztecas are also enemies with the Grove Street Families and will attack Grove members on sight though the rivalry is not as intense as it is with the Ballas and especially the Vagos since the families are well away from their territory, and since they both share similar views on drug trafficking. Aztecas will more commonly question CJ about his gang banging status rather than directly shooting him on sight like the Ballas would. If the player chooses to respond positively, CJ will announce he is from Grove Street and the Aztecas will attack.
 
   
Despite the rivalry between the Aztecas and the Families, two prominent OG's/high ranking members bond a close friendship - Carl Johnson (Grove Street) and Cesar Vialpando (Aztecas) due to Cesar dating Carl's sister Kendl - though this is much to the dismay of Grove Street leader Sweet whom quotes at the beginning of the game "you know we beefing" in relation to the rivalry between the two gangs. The friendship of Carl and Cesar is further fueled when they eventually leave behind the gang-banging lifestyle.
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Despite the rivalry between the Aztecas and the Families, two prominent OG's/high ranking members bond a close friendship - Carl Johnson (Grove Street) and Cesar Vialpando (Aztecas) due to Cesar dating Carl's sister Kendl - though this is much to the dismay of Grove Street leader Sweet whom quotes at the beginning of the game "you know we beefing" in relation to the rivalry between the two gangs. The friendship of Carl and Cesar is further fueled when they eventually leave behind the gang-banging lifestyle. Hence, despite the fact that Cesar is a friend of the protagonist, this gang will still confront and/or attack CJ if he walks on their turf.
   
 
Unity Station acts as a front for the gang and is a common meeting place, aswell as being the place where their lowrider competition takes place. VLA members are mostly dressed in the 90's '[[wp:cholo|cholo]]' (Mexican gangster) style clothing of the time and turquoise bandanas are a dead give-away and they will often mark their territroy with graffiti. Members are found hanging around and talking in groups while smoking marijuana and drinking malt liquor. Upon spotting a Balla, Grove, and especially a Vago or rarely a Rifa member on sight - they will engage in a violent confrontation. Aztecas can also sometimes be seen flashing their gang handsigns.
They own a few small sized territories, known to them as barrios. Their territory includes:
 
*[[El Corona ]]
 
*[[Little Mexico]]
 
*[[Unity Station]]
 
   
 
On the streets, they are either unarmed or armed with the 9mm [[Pistol]] or the [[Micro SMG]]. Since they carry the Micro SMG on the streets along with an [[RPG]], [[Tec-9]], and [[Katana]] in the mission [[Los Desperados]], they are actually better armed than their primary enemy - the Vagos, though the Vagos are much larger and have more territory while the Aztecas are the smallest gang in Los Santos - suggesting that they are probably on equal power.
Unity Station in particular acts as a front for the gang and is a common meeting place, aswell as being the place where their lowrider competition takes place. VLA members are mostly dressed in the 90's '[[wp:cholo|cholo]]' (mexican gangster) style clothing of the time and turquoise bandanas are a dead give-away and they will often mark their territroy with graffiti. Members are found hanging around and talking in groups while smoking marijuana and drinking malt liquor. Upon spotting a Balla, Grove, and especially a Vago or rarely a Rifa member on sight - they will engage in a violent confrontation. Aztecas can also sometimes be seen flashing their gang handsigns.
 
 
On the streets, they are either unarmed or armed with the 9mm [[Pistol]] or the [[Micro Uzi]]. Since they carry the Micro-uzi on the streets along with an [[RPG]], [[TEC-9]], and [[Katana]] in the mission [[Los Desperados]], they are actually better armed than their primary enemy - the Vagos, though the Vagos are much larger and have more territory while the Aztecas are the smallest gang in Los Santos - suggesting that they are probably on equal power.
 
   
 
The Aztecas drive the [[Broadway]], the [[Glendale]], and the [[Hermes]]. Their favourite radio station is [[Playback FM]].
 
The Aztecas drive the [[Broadway]], the [[Glendale]], and the [[Hermes]]. Their favourite radio station is [[Playback FM]].
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The VLA have three different skins that will walk and drive around their territories.
 
The VLA have three different skins that will walk and drive around their territories.
   
*The first member sports a backwards black baseball cap, sunglasses, a turquoise bandana, a black [[ProLaps]] jacket with a white shirt underneth, a cross necklace, black jeans and white sneakers.
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*The first member sports a backwards black baseball cap, sunglasses, a turquoise bandana, a black [[ProLaps]] jacket with a white shirt underneath, a cross necklace, black jeans and white sneakers.
 
 
*The second member wears sunglasses, a turquoise bandana, a white T-shirt, a cross necklace, beige khaki shorts, knee-high white socks, white sneakers, and has a shaved head and tattoos.
 
*The second member wears sunglasses, a turquoise bandana, a white T-shirt, a cross necklace, beige khaki shorts, knee-high white socks, white sneakers, and has a shaved head and tattoos.
 
*The last member wears a turquoise bandana, a collared gray and light gray striped T-shirt, cool gray pants, white sneakers and also features many tattoos.
 
*The last member wears a turquoise bandana, a collared black and gray striped T-shirt, gray khaki pants, white sneakers and also features many tattoos.
 
   
 
Gal, Sunny, and Hazer are likely the gang's OG's who assist Cesar and Carl to [[Los Desperados|recover some of their lost territory]] during the mission "Los Desperados" towards the end of the game. Jose is also possibly an OG/high ranking member, who is introduced during the mission "Cesar Vialpando". The game never explains Cesar's status in the gang. He could be the leader or a high-ranking OG. It is more likely that he is a high-ranking member and not the leader due to his influence over Jose and his overall respect. If he was the leader, it is unlikely he would befriend CJ, ask for the Grove Street Families' help during the mission Los Desperados, or date Kendl.
 
Gal, Sunny, and Hazer are likely the gang's OG's who assist Cesar and Carl to [[Los Desperados|recover some of their lost territory]] during the mission "Los Desperados" towards the end of the game. Jose is also possibly an OG/high ranking member, who is introduced during the mission "Cesar Vialpando". The game never explains Cesar's status in the gang. He could be the leader or a high-ranking OG. It is more likely that he is a high-ranking member and not the leader due to his influence over Jose and his overall respect. If he was the leader, it is unlikely he would befriend CJ, ask for the Grove Street Families' help during the mission Los Desperados, or date Kendl.
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Unlike the other gangs, the Aztecas don't primarily seem to be concerned with "branching out" or starting businesses/relationships (except for arms running/dealing) like the Vagos/Ballas willingness to engage in the crack trade or the Grove Families willingness for territory/expansion. Instead, they seem to be more locally focused by exclusvely representing and defending their "barrio".
 
Unlike the other gangs, the Aztecas don't primarily seem to be concerned with "branching out" or starting businesses/relationships (except for arms running/dealing) like the Vagos/Ballas willingness to engage in the crack trade or the Grove Families willingness for territory/expansion. Instead, they seem to be more locally focused by exclusvely representing and defending their "barrio".
   
Interestingly, unlike the Ballas and the Grove Families; the Aztecas are not divided into different sets - and are formed as one large gang instead.
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Interestingly, unlike the Ballas and the Grove Families; the Aztecas are not divided into different sets - and are formed as one large gang instead. This is probably due to their small size: the different sets make it easier to organize large gangs, while the Aztecas wouldn't necessarily have that problem.
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==Member and Associates==
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===Members===
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*[[Cesar Vialpando]] - Leader
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*[[Jose (GTA SA)|Jose]] - High Ranking Member
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*[[Gal]] - Lieutenant
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*[[Sunny]] - Lieutenant
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*[[Hazer]] - Lieutenant
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===Associate===
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*[[Carl Johnson]] - Underboss of the [[Grove Street Families|Families]] and Cesar's brother in law
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*[[Sweet Johnson]] - Boss of the [[Grove Street Families|Families]] and Carl's brother
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*[[Kendl Johnson]] - Carl's sister and Cesar's girlfriend
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*[[Wu Zi Mu|Woozie]] - Deputy Mountain Master of the [[San Fierro Triads]]
   
 
==Terms and Slang==
 
==Terms and Slang==
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*Ass-Bangers: Disrespect term
 
*Ass-Bangers: Disrespect term
 
*Azteca A-holes:Disrespect term
 
*Azteca A-holes:Disrespect term
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*Az-dicks: Disrespect term
 
*VK/Vago Killer/Vago Killa: Term used by Aztecas to disrespect Vagos
 
*VK/Vago Killer/Vago Killa: Term used by Aztecas to disrespect Vagos
 
*GK/Grove Killer/Grove Killa: Term used by Aztecas to disrespect Grove Families
 
*GK/Grove Killer/Grove Killa: Term used by Aztecas to disrespect Grove Families
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*Ese: Contemporary Mexican street slang - refers to a friend
 
*Ese: Contemporary Mexican street slang - refers to a friend
 
*Holmes/Homie/Home Boy/Home Girl: Contemporary street slang - refers to a friend (especially Holmes for latino slang)
 
*Holmes/Homie/Home Boy/Home Girl: Contemporary street slang - refers to a friend (especially Holmes for latino slang)
*Northerner/North: Usually refers to the Vagos or San Fierro Rifa and their territory
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*Northerner/North: Usually refers to the Vagos or San Fierro Rifa and their territory
 
*Varrio/Barrio/Hood: Neighborhood
 
*Varrio/Barrio/Hood: Neighborhood
*OG/Original Gangster: A high-ranking, influential and well-respected member. One that has put in alot of work.
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*OG/Original Gangster: A high-ranking, influential and well-respected member. One that has put in a lot of work.
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==Territory Glitch==
 
==Territory Glitch==
[[File:Varrio attack.PNG|Varrio's attacking Grove Street Turf|200px|thumb]]
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[[File:Varrio attack.PNG|Varrios attacking Grove Street turf.|200px|thumb]]
 
Due to a glitch, it is possible for the Varrios Los Aztecas to attack [[Grove Street Families|Grove Street]] territory. First, the player will have to wait for some Ballas to attack the hood. When the territory is attacked, the player will need to lure 3 Ballas gangbangers into [[El Corona]] or [[Little Mexico]], kill them there and then drive to the attacked hood. The player will see blue points on the map, either [[Glendale]]s, [[Broadway]]s or [[Hermes]] blocking the turf and the Varrios attacking it.
 
Due to a glitch, it is possible for the Varrios Los Aztecas to attack [[Grove Street Families|Grove Street]] territory. First, you'll have to wait for some Ballas to attack your hood. When your territory is attacked, lure 3 Ballas gangbangers into [[El Corona]] or [[Little Mexico]], and kill them there.Then drive to the attacked hood.You will see blue points on the map, either [[Glendale]]s, [[Broadway]]s or [[Hermes]] blocking the turf and the Varrios attacking it.
 
   
 
==Mission Appearances==
 
==Mission Appearances==
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
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<gallery position="center">
Image:Varrio_Los_Aztecas_Tag.jpg|The graffiti used for the Varrio Los Aztecas.
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VarriosLosAztecas-GTASA-Tag1.jpg|The graffiti used for the Varrio Los Aztecas.
CesarVialpando-GTASA.jpg|Cesar Vialpando, high-ranking member
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CesarVialpando-GTASA.jpg|Cesar Vialpando, high-ranking member and possibly the leader.
File:Varrios-los-aztecas.jpg|Cesar, Gal, Sunny and Hazer.
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File:Varrios-los-aztecas.jpg|From left to right: Hazer, Sunny, Gal and Cesar.
 
VLA.jpg|Varrios Los Aztecas
 
VLA.jpg|Varrios Los Aztecas
 
gtasa34.jpg|Beta version of VLA
 
gtasa34.jpg|Beta version of VLA
grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-20041029021925154_1099100734.jpg|Beta version of VLA, and possibly beta version of Cesar Vialpando.
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VarriosLosAztecas-GTASA-Beta.jpg|Beta version of VLA, and possibly beta version of Cesar Vialpando.
 
VLA Member 1.jpg|Aztecas first member
 
VLA Member 1.jpg|Aztecas first member
 
VLA Member 2.jpg|Aztecas second member
 
VLA Member 2.jpg|Aztecas second member
 
VLA Member 3.jpg|Aztecas third member
 
VLA Member 3.jpg|Aztecas third member
VLA Member 4.JPG|Aztecas fourth member, found in the games' files.
 
 
MoreBetaAztecas-GTASABeta.jpg|Beta version of VLA.
 
MoreBetaAztecas-GTASABeta.jpg|Beta version of VLA.
 
EvenMoreAztecas-GTASA.jpg|Close-up view to the faces of two beta Aztecas.
 
EvenMoreAztecas-GTASA.jpg|Close-up view to the faces of two beta Aztecas.
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Beta GroveandAzteca.jpg|CJ with recruited beta grove street members along with beta Azteca (With blue Bananda)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*''Varrios Los Aztecas'' is misspelled Spanish for "The Aztec Neighborhoods", the correct word is "Barrio", or "Barrios" in plural.
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*''Varrios Los Aztecas'' is misspelled Spanish for "The Aztec Neighborhoods"; the correct word is "Barrio", or "Barrios" in plural. However, this is probably misspelled on purpose, as in Mexican and Chicano Spanish dialects, the sound of B and V are basically pronounced the same way.
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*The Aztecas are based on the real-life gang called the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sureños Sureños].
*VLA members tend to "road rage" the most often.
 
*The beta versions of the VLA members are different from the final versions.
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*The beta versions of the VLA members are different from the final versions, which can be seen from early screenshots of the game.
 
**One member wore two turquoise bandanas on his head and face, a black long sleeve button jacket with only the top button fastened (as most Mexican gangs wore), a white tank top underneath, baggy dark gray khakis and dark gray sneakers.
 
**One member wore two turquoise bandanas on his head and face, a black long sleeve button jacket with only the top button fastened (as most Mexican gangs wore), a white tank top underneath, baggy dark gray khakis and dark gray sneakers.
 
**Another member wore a turquoise bandana on his face, a white, tucked-in tank top , and also wore dark gray khakis and sneakers.
 
**Another member wore a turquoise bandana on his face, a white, tucked-in tank top , and also wore dark gray khakis and sneakers.
 
**The other member wore a turquoise bandana on his head, a white tucked-in tank top, dark gray khaki shorts, knee-high socks and sandals.
 
**The other member wore a turquoise bandana on his head, a white tucked-in tank top, dark gray khaki shorts, knee-high socks and sandals.
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*In the beta, the Aztecas' gang tags were turquoise.
*Even though CJ is allied with the gangs leader, they would still attack CJ if on their turf. Furthermore it is possible for them to invade GSF territory and for you take over their territory.
 
*When attacking CJ near a rival gang neighborhood, they will turn their hostilities to a rival gang member if they see one.
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*When attacking/confronting CJ near a rival gang neighborhood, they will turn their hostilities to a rival gang member if they see one.
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*It is possible that the Varrios Los Aztecas are allied with the [[Colombian Cartel]], because [[Catalina]] in [[Grand Theft Aero]] mentions that she does not ally with anyone except her relatives; this would be odd since the Aztecas are opposed to the narcotics trade, though it's possible their stance may have changed by [[2001]].
*Due to a glitch, when you put on the cheat for gangbangers appearing everywhere (PC:BIFBUZZ) they may be seen driving around in [[Sentinel]]s. They will attack each other because the Sentinel driver is [[Unused Gang 9]].
 
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*The Varrios Los Aztecas are supposed to lose their territory to the Los Santos Vagos after completing [[The Green Sabre]], but it's possible for this change to never occur. This is because the change happens ''after'' a post-mission phone call from Catalina after the completion of [[Gone Courting]]. This call is easy for players to miss, and hence the confusion.
*In the [[Beta Releases|beta version]] of the game, Varrios Los Aztecas were recruitable. This is also proven by their dialogue, as rarely they may say to [[Carl Johnson|CJ]] something like "Hey, nice shoes", and Carl will still respond that he is from Grove Street, if positively, making the gang shoot at him.
 
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*In the [[Beta Releases|beta version]] of the game, Aztecas members could be recruited, and were originally scripted to be on much friendlier terms with the Families. This is also proven by their dialogue, as they rarely may compliment [[Carl Johnson|CJ]]. If Carl responds that he is from Grove Street, he will be attacked; however, on rare occasions CJ may respond positively to a compliment he will not be attacked.
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*Despite being the secondary protagonist group in the game, their appearances are limited since they appear in two missions only.
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*Despite being arch-enemies with the Vagos, the only time they are seen warring is in the mission Los Desperados. However, if the player activates the "gangs are everywhere" cheat early in the game, they can regularly see the Vagos and Aztecas attacking each other.
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Extremely dangerous hispanic street gang. Violent. Proud. Psychotic. Heavily involved in gun running, street violence. Have traditionally been anti-narcotics. Long term gang feud with Los Santos Vagos. As well as rivalries with all other street gangs in Los Santos. Dislike of San Fierro Rifa. Wears turquoise.
— GTA San Andreas Website.
¡Hasta la muerte!

The Varrios Los Aztecas (a.k.a. "Aztecas", "Southerners", "Southside Aztecas", or "VLA") are a gang featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, as the secondary group of protagonist gang.

History

The Varrios Los Aztecas have been around since the early 1980s, and are one of the more recently formed gangs in Los Santos. Much of their origins and past history is unknown. Likewise, the origins and past of their rivalry with the other Los Santos gangs - particularly the Los Santos Vagos - is also unknown, though it obviously began sometime between 1980 and 1992. It is highly likely that they evolved from the El Corona neighborhood, and their presence grew with the increase of Mexican and other Hispanic/Latino immigration to the area, correlating with the relative deprivation of the area compared to the rest of the city.

Events of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

The Varrios Los Aztecas are not a major part of the story, but are first mentioned during Sweet & Kendl in which Sweet refers to Kendl's relationship with a high-ranking Azteca member - Cesar Vialpando, stating "you know we beefing". Because of this, the gang acts as a fulcrum point between the relationship of Sweet and his sister due to Cesar being Kendl's boyfriend - much to the dismay of Sweet because to Cesar's involvement with the VLA.

The radio in the early game mentions that the Aztecas were in a war with the Vagos in East Los Santos, despite the area actually being controlled by the Ballas.

They are first seen during the mission Cesar Vialpando. Sweet orders CJ to follow his sister to a lowriding club at Unity Station, where a lowriding competition with a high concentration of Azteca gang members is taking place - including Cesar Vialpando himself. Fortunately, the Aztecas do not harass or fight CJ and let him take part in the bouncing competition against an Azteca member. CJ wins the competition without any violence taking place and is then introduced to Cesar Vialpando - Kendl's boyfriend. CJ makes his objection to the relationship clear, and an influential (possibly an OG) Azteca member called Jose approaches CJ and confronts/insults him for his rudeness. Fortunately, Cesar is able to influence Jose to "cool down", thus causing him to leave and possibly saving CJ's life. From this point on, Cesar and CJ start to develop a close friendship though the gang violence between the Aztecas and Grove Street Families doesn't decrease.

It is likely that the Aztecas have no involvement with C.R.A.S.H. like the other three Los Santos gangs. This is because the Aztecas never show-up to rob the weapons train during the mission Catalyst, where as the other three gangs were tipped off by CRASH about the train. This is odd since the Aztecas are heavily involved in arms dealing/gun running. Either CRASH are scared of the Aztecas due to them being possibly the most heavily armed gang in Los Santos, or they avoid them because they mistakenly think they are weak due to their small size. Another possibility for this is because CRASH does not want to make the VLA too powerful over the other gangs by equipping them with even more weapons (due to them already being heavily armed). CRASH reveals this mentality to CJ during the mission Gray Imports by stating "if one tribe gets an unfair advantage over another, that truly troubles me Carl!".

However, upon the completion of the mission Gone Courting, the Aztecas lose all of their territory and influence to the Vagos - including El Corona, Unity Station, and Little Mexico. Remaining Aztecas are killed or in hiding while Cesar is far away from Los Santos aiding CJ and Kendl.

Throughout the rest of the middle game, the Aztecas make no appearances.

Upon the return of CJ to Los Santos, Cesar and the Aztecas regain back their territory from the Vagos in a gang war amid citywide riots with the help of CJ and some Grove Family members during the mission Los Desperados. This mission also introduces the other three known Azteca OG's - Gal, Sunny, and Hazer. This is the only known situation where the Families and the Aztecas join together briefly to take down the Vagos.

Description

The Varrios Los Aztecas are an extremely proud Mexican/Latino street gang, and they control El Corona, Little Mexico and Unity Station. They are the smallest gang in the city but are likely to be one of the most heavily armed, giving them power over the other gangs. They are a traditionally anti-narcotic gang like the Grove Street families, with heavy involvement in gun running/arms trafficking, gang-banging, gang warfare, street violence, gang-related homicide, murder, vandalism, and illegal street racing. They are easily identifiable by their turquoise colored bandanas and 90's "cholo" style clothing.

The Aztecas have a fierce rivalry with the Los Santos Vagos, and strongly dislike the San Fierro Rifa. They also have many conflicts with the nearby Ballas (especially the Front Yard set) since their territories border near Idlewood. The Aztecas are also enemies with the Grove Street Families and will attack Grove members on sight though the rivalry is not as intense as it is with the Ballas and especially the Vagos since the families are well away from their territory, and since they both share similar views on drug trafficking.

Aztecas will more commonly question CJ about his gang banging status rather than directly shooting him on sight like the Ballas would. If the player chooses to respond positively, CJ will announce he is from Grove Street and the Aztecas will attack. Aztecas members will be hostile to Carl only if he walks on their territory. If he drives a car through their turf, they will just stand on the street and won't even chase him or shoot at his car. This indicates that the Aztecas and GSF have a lighter rivalry, as opposed to the Ballas and Vagos, whom the GSF are arch-enemies with.

Despite the rivalry between the Aztecas and the Families, two prominent OG's/high ranking members bond a close friendship - Carl Johnson (Grove Street) and Cesar Vialpando (Aztecas) due to Cesar dating Carl's sister Kendl - though this is much to the dismay of Grove Street leader Sweet whom quotes at the beginning of the game "you know we beefing" in relation to the rivalry between the two gangs. The friendship of Carl and Cesar is further fueled when they eventually leave behind the gang-banging lifestyle. Hence, despite the fact that Cesar is a friend of the protagonist, this gang will still confront and/or attack CJ if he walks on their turf.

Unity Station acts as a front for the gang and is a common meeting place, aswell as being the place where their lowrider competition takes place. VLA members are mostly dressed in the 90's 'cholo' (Mexican gangster) style clothing of the time and turquoise bandanas are a dead give-away and they will often mark their territroy with graffiti. Members are found hanging around and talking in groups while smoking marijuana and drinking malt liquor. Upon spotting a Balla, Grove, and especially a Vago or rarely a Rifa member on sight - they will engage in a violent confrontation. Aztecas can also sometimes be seen flashing their gang handsigns.

On the streets, they are either unarmed or armed with the 9mm Pistol or the Micro SMG. Since they carry the Micro SMG on the streets along with an RPG, Tec-9, and Katana in the mission Los Desperados, they are actually better armed than their primary enemy - the Vagos, though the Vagos are much larger and have more territory while the Aztecas are the smallest gang in Los Santos - suggesting that they are probably on equal power.

The Aztecas drive the Broadway, the Glendale, and the Hermes. Their favourite radio station is Playback FM.

The VLA have three different skins that will walk and drive around their territories.

  • The first member sports a backwards black baseball cap, sunglasses, a turquoise bandana, a black ProLaps jacket with a white shirt underneath, a cross necklace, black jeans and white sneakers.
  • The second member wears sunglasses, a turquoise bandana, a white T-shirt, a cross necklace, beige khaki shorts, knee-high white socks, white sneakers, and has a shaved head and tattoos.
  • The last member wears a turquoise bandana, a collared gray and light gray striped T-shirt, cool gray pants, white sneakers and also features many tattoos.

Gal, Sunny, and Hazer are likely the gang's OG's who assist Cesar and Carl to recover some of their lost territory during the mission "Los Desperados" towards the end of the game. Jose is also possibly an OG/high ranking member, who is introduced during the mission "Cesar Vialpando". The game never explains Cesar's status in the gang. He could be the leader or a high-ranking OG. It is more likely that he is a high-ranking member and not the leader due to his influence over Jose and his overall respect. If he was the leader, it is unlikely he would befriend CJ, ask for the Grove Street Families' help during the mission Los Desperados, or date Kendl.

The Aztecas are traditionally heavily into cars and the lowriding culture and "hopping" or hydraulics usage as part of their gangs identity and past-time. They have a betting competition known as the Lowrider Challenge. It can be found at Unity Station after talking to the mechanic just outside of the east wall of the station's parking lot.

Unlike the other gangs, the Aztecas don't primarily seem to be concerned with "branching out" or starting businesses/relationships (except for arms running/dealing) like the Vagos/Ballas willingness to engage in the crack trade or the Grove Families willingness for territory/expansion. Instead, they seem to be more locally focused by exclusvely representing and defending their "barrio".

Interestingly, unlike the Ballas and the Grove Families; the Aztecas are not divided into different sets - and are formed as one large gang instead. This is probably due to their small size: the different sets make it easier to organize large gangs, while the Aztecas wouldn't necessarily have that problem.

Member and Associates

Members

Associate

Terms and Slang

  • Burrito Boys: Disrespect term
  • Ass-Suckers: Disrespect term
  • Ass-Takers: Disrespect term
  • Ass-Bangers: Disrespect term
  • Azteca A-holes:Disrespect term
  • Az-dicks: Disrespect term
  • VK/Vago Killer/Vago Killa: Term used by Aztecas to disrespect Vagos
  • GK/Grove Killer/Grove Killa: Term used by Aztecas to disrespect Grove Families
  • BK/Balla Killer/Balla Killa: Term used by Aztecas to disrespect Ballas
  • Ese: Contemporary Mexican street slang - refers to a friend
  • Holmes/Homie/Home Boy/Home Girl: Contemporary street slang - refers to a friend (especially Holmes for latino slang)
  • Northerner/North: Usually refers to the Vagos or San Fierro Rifa and their territory
  • Varrio/Barrio/Hood: Neighborhood
  • OG/Original Gangster: A high-ranking, influential and well-respected member. One that has put in a lot of work.

Territory Glitch

Varrio attack

Varrios attacking Grove Street turf.

Due to a glitch, it is possible for the Varrios Los Aztecas to attack Grove Street territory. First, the player will have to wait for some Ballas to attack the hood. When the territory is attacked, the player will need to lure 3 Ballas gangbangers into El Corona or Little Mexico, kill them there and then drive to the attacked hood. The player will see blue points on the map, either Glendales, Broadways or Hermes blocking the turf and the Varrios attacking it.

Mission Appearances

Gallery

Trivia

  • Varrios Los Aztecas is misspelled Spanish for "The Aztec Neighborhoods"; the correct word is "Barrio", or "Barrios" in plural. However, this is probably misspelled on purpose, as in Mexican and Chicano Spanish dialects, the sound of B and V are basically pronounced the same way.
  • The Aztecas are based on the real-life gang called the Sureños.
  • The beta versions of the VLA members are different from the final versions, which can be seen from early screenshots of the game.
    • One member wore two turquoise bandanas on his head and face, a black long sleeve button jacket with only the top button fastened (as most Mexican gangs wore), a white tank top underneath, baggy dark gray khakis and dark gray sneakers.
    • Another member wore a turquoise bandana on his face, a white, tucked-in tank top , and also wore dark gray khakis and sneakers.
    • The other member wore a turquoise bandana on his head, a white tucked-in tank top, dark gray khaki shorts, knee-high socks and sandals.
  • In the beta, the Aztecas' gang tags were turquoise.
  • When attacking/confronting CJ near a rival gang neighborhood, they will turn their hostilities to a rival gang member if they see one.
  • It is possible that the Varrios Los Aztecas are allied with the Colombian Cartel, because Catalina in Grand Theft Aero mentions that she does not ally with anyone except her relatives; this would be odd since the Aztecas are opposed to the narcotics trade, though it's possible their stance may have changed by 2001.
  • The Varrios Los Aztecas are supposed to lose their territory to the Los Santos Vagos after completing The Green Sabre, but it's possible for this change to never occur. This is because the change happens after a post-mission phone call from Catalina after the completion of Gone Courting. This call is easy for players to miss, and hence the confusion.
  • In the beta version of the game, Aztecas members could be recruited, and were originally scripted to be on much friendlier terms with the Families. This is also proven by their dialogue, as they rarely may compliment CJ. If Carl responds that he is from Grove Street, he will be attacked; however, on rare occasions CJ may respond positively to a compliment he will not be attacked.
  • Despite being the secondary protagonist group in the game, their appearances are limited since they appear in two missions only.
  • Despite being arch-enemies with the Vagos, the only time they are seen warring is in the mission Los Desperados. However, if the player activates the "gangs are everywhere" cheat early in the game, they can regularly see the Vagos and Aztecas attacking each other.

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African-American Street GangsGrove Street Families (Seville Boulevard Families | Temple Drive Families) | Ballas (Front Yard Ballas | Rollin' Heights Ballas | Kilo Tray Ballas | Temple Drive Ballas)
Hispanic Street GangsVarrios Los Aztecas | Los Santos Vagos | San Fierro Rifa
Asian Criminal OrganizationsSan Fierro Triads (Mountain Cloud Boys | Red Gecko Tong | Blood Feather Triad) | Da Nang Boys | Butterfly Children* | Shining Razors*
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