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| − | |aka = ''Avan'' |
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| rear_image = Brickade-TBOGT-rear.jpg |
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| vehicle_type = Law enforcement vehicle |
| vehicle_type = Law enforcement vehicle |
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| body_style = Armored van |
| body_style = Armored van |
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| + | | aka = Avan <small>(internal files)</small> |
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| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small> |
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small> |
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| − | | appearances = ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'' |
+ | | appearances = ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'' |
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| + | The [[HVY]] '''Brickade''' (internally named '''Avan''', likely an abbreviation of '''a'''rmored '''van''') is an armored van supposed to be featured in ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'', but it wasn't added to the game. Although it bears no badging, police chatter implies the Brickade is manufactured by [[HVY]]. |
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| − | The [[HVY]] '''Brickade''' (internally named '''Avan''', likely an abbreviation of '''a'''rmored '''van''') is an armored van in ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''. The van is notable in the game for being normally inaccessible in gameplay, and as a result, can only be accessed via trainers or specialized savegames. It is unknown why the Brickade is not used in any mission in the game, though it may be due to its rather strange and unusual appearance, as many people have never seen or heard of the real life version of this vehicle. |
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| + | The Brickade is depicted as a large, stumpy and generic [[wp:Armoured bus|armored bus-like]] van, roughly based on the military Navistar and on the [[wp:RG-12|RG-12 APC]], produced by Land Systems OMC, as well as some inspiration from [[wp:Prosegur|Prosegur]]'s armored vans. |
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| + | The Brickade is somewhat similar to the [[Securicar]], but adopts a cab-over design, a beige bodywork and much smaller wheels. In addition to a thick body shell, the Brickade is also equipped with plating that protects the front radiator grill, as well as steel mesh grating covering the front windscreen and wheel wells. The Brickade is implied to be associated with the [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD]] or the [[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]], as it has a police radio and the ability to pass through [[tollbooths]] without paying. However, unlike most police vehicles, the Brickade can use a [[Pay 'n' Spray]], similar to the [[FBI]] vehicles in the [[3D Universe]]. |
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| − | == Description == |
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| + | Despite it having two doors in the front and two doors in the back, like the Securicar and their variants, it can only fit two people in it, as the back doors are not programmed to open and fit people in the back like these vans can. However, they will only open upon heavy impact. This is because the Brickade is an unfinished project, which will make it noticeable for missing a few details. |
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| − | The Brickade is roughly based on the military Navistar and on the [[wp:RG-12|RG-12 APC]] produced by Land Systems OMC. It also takes inspiration from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosegur Prosegur]'s armored vans. It is a large but stumpy and generic [[wp:Armoured bus|armored bus-like]] van, similar to the [[Securicar]] or so to speak, a recreational vehicle (RV) (which interestingly bears a similar "Stockade" badge), but adopts a cab-over design, a beige bodywork and much smaller wheels. In addition to a thick body shell, the Brickade is also equipped with plating that protects the front radiator grill, as well as steel mesh grating covering the front windscreen and wheel wells. The Brickade is implied to be associated with the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|police]], as it has a police radio and the ability to pass through [[tollbooths]] without paying. However, unlike most police vehicles, the Brickade can use a [[Pay 'n' Spray]], similar to the [[FBI]] vehicles in the [[3D Universe]]. Although it bears no badging, police chatter implies the Brickade is manufactured by [[HVY]]. Despite it having two doors in the front and two doors in the back like the Stockades, it can only fit two people in it as the back doors are not programmed to open and fit people in the back like the Stockades can. They will only open upon heavy impact. This is because the Brickade is an unfinished project which will make it noticeable for missing a few details. |
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| − | + | ==Performance== |
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Given its armored construction and subsequently heavy weight, the Brickade's performance is as expected for a vehicle of its class. |
Given its armored construction and subsequently heavy weight, the Brickade's performance is as expected for a vehicle of its class. |
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| − | The Brickade suffers from poor speed on average due to poor acceleration, but can reach slightly above average top speeds after uninterrupted and prolonged acceleration. Its steering also varies; due to its shorter wheelbase, strong torque and rear wheel drive, the van can execute tight turns in low speeds, but this trait is hampered as the vehicle travels in higher speeds and increases its inertia. Similarly, its brakes are reliable when the vehicle travels slower, but requires a moderately longer stopping distance when braking in higher speed (although they still fare better than those of the [[Ripley]]). Regardless, the Brickade's heavy weight allows it to push smaller and lighter vehicles out of the way with ease. |
+ | The Brickade suffers from poor speed on average due to poor acceleration, but can reach slightly above average top speeds after uninterrupted and prolonged acceleration. Its steering also varies; due to its shorter wheelbase, strong torque and rear wheel drive, the van can execute tight turns in low speeds, but this trait is hampered, as the vehicle travels in higher speeds and increases its inertia. Similarly, its brakes are reliable when the vehicle travels slower, but requires a moderately longer stopping distance when braking in higher speed (although they still fare better than those of the [[Ripley]]). Regardless, the Brickade's heavy weight allows it to push smaller and lighter vehicles out of the way with ease. |
| − | The Brickade is also considerably hardened to handle selected forms of damage to an extent, to the same degree as the [[ |
+ | The Brickade is also considerably hardened to handle selected forms of damage to an extent, to the same degree as the [[Securicar]], [[Police Stockade]] and [[Enforcer]]. The vehicle can absorb large amounts of gunfire, but will eventually succumb to engine damage, especially when it is shot at the front, where the engine is. The Brickade can also survive six direct hits from [[Automatic Shotgun]]'s explosive rounds (three times the amount of a regular car, at any part of the vehicle) before its gas tank ignites and results in the vehicle exploding. |
==Availability== |
==Availability== |
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| − | Although files exist that completely specify the vehicle's performance, sound, and design, the Brickade cannot be found anywhere in any game mode or mission by default |
+ | The van is notable in the game for being normally inaccessible in gameplay, and as a result, can only be accessed via trainers or specialized savegames. It is unknown why the Brickade is not used in any mission in the game. Although files exist that completely specify the vehicle's performance, sound, and design, the Brickade cannot be found anywhere in any game mode or mission by default. |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | * Its name would be derived from the word "Brick", which clearly describes this vehicle as squared and |
+ | * Its name would be derived from the word "Brick", which clearly describes this vehicle as "squared, bulky and heavy". |
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* The Brickade shares the same engine sound, performance and interior with the [[Ripley]], another [[HVY]] vehicle. |
* The Brickade shares the same engine sound, performance and interior with the [[Ripley]], another [[HVY]] vehicle. |
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* Despite featuring a meshed frontal windscreen, the player can still be thrown through the Brickade's windscreen in a high-speed collision. |
* Despite featuring a meshed frontal windscreen, the player can still be thrown through the Brickade's windscreen in a high-speed collision. |
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* One possible reason Rockstar removed it is because in the game files it says that firemen were to drive it, then once it was fixed it would not spawn at all. Rockstar may have decided it would be better to remove it. |
* One possible reason Rockstar removed it is because in the game files it says that firemen were to drive it, then once it was fixed it would not spawn at all. Rockstar may have decided it would be better to remove it. |
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* The Brickade is the most durable front engined vehicle in the [[HD Universe]], even more durable than the [[APC]]. |
* The Brickade is the most durable front engined vehicle in the [[HD Universe]], even more durable than the [[APC]]. |
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| − | * By observing the Brickade |
+ | * By observing the Brickade, one can infer that it can tip over at high speed turns like the [[Securicar]]. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 08:16, 23 November 2015
Template:Infobox vehicles
The HVY Brickade (internally named Avan, likely an abbreviation of armored van) is an armored van supposed to be featured in The Ballad of Gay Tony, but it wasn't added to the game. Although it bears no badging, police chatter implies the Brickade is manufactured by HVY.
Design
The Brickade is depicted as a large, stumpy and generic armored bus-like van, roughly based on the military Navistar and on the RG-12 APC, produced by Land Systems OMC, as well as some inspiration from Prosegur's armored vans.
The Brickade is somewhat similar to the Securicar, but adopts a cab-over design, a beige bodywork and much smaller wheels. In addition to a thick body shell, the Brickade is also equipped with plating that protects the front radiator grill, as well as steel mesh grating covering the front windscreen and wheel wells. The Brickade is implied to be associated with the LCPD or the NOOSE, as it has a police radio and the ability to pass through tollbooths without paying. However, unlike most police vehicles, the Brickade can use a Pay 'n' Spray, similar to the FBI vehicles in the 3D Universe.
Front view of the Brickade.
Despite it having two doors in the front and two doors in the back, like the Securicar and their variants, it can only fit two people in it, as the back doors are not programmed to open and fit people in the back like these vans can. However, they will only open upon heavy impact. This is because the Brickade is an unfinished project, which will make it noticeable for missing a few details.
When exploded after suffering heavy damage, the actual bodywork of the Brickade is only slightly charred (although generic parts, such as its wheels, lights and interior are severely burnt), unlike other vehicles in GTA IV.
Performance
Given its armored construction and subsequently heavy weight, the Brickade's performance is as expected for a vehicle of its class.
The Brickade suffers from poor speed on average due to poor acceleration, but can reach slightly above average top speeds after uninterrupted and prolonged acceleration. Its steering also varies; due to its shorter wheelbase, strong torque and rear wheel drive, the van can execute tight turns in low speeds, but this trait is hampered, as the vehicle travels in higher speeds and increases its inertia. Similarly, its brakes are reliable when the vehicle travels slower, but requires a moderately longer stopping distance when braking in higher speed (although they still fare better than those of the Ripley). Regardless, the Brickade's heavy weight allows it to push smaller and lighter vehicles out of the way with ease.
The Brickade is also considerably hardened to handle selected forms of damage to an extent, to the same degree as the Securicar, Police Stockade and Enforcer. The vehicle can absorb large amounts of gunfire, but will eventually succumb to engine damage, especially when it is shot at the front, where the engine is. The Brickade can also survive six direct hits from Automatic Shotgun's explosive rounds (three times the amount of a regular car, at any part of the vehicle) before its gas tank ignites and results in the vehicle exploding.
Availability
The van is notable in the game for being normally inaccessible in gameplay, and as a result, can only be accessed via trainers or specialized savegames. It is unknown why the Brickade is not used in any mission in the game. Although files exist that completely specify the vehicle's performance, sound, and design, the Brickade cannot be found anywhere in any game mode or mission by default.
Trivia
- Its name would be derived from the word "Brick", which clearly describes this vehicle as "squared, bulky and heavy".
- The BradyGames guide features the Brickade despite its unavailability. Even though the vehicle is only obtainable by modifications, the vanilla Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 guides also feature it. This is probably listed earlier before removed during the development.
- The Brickade shares the same engine sound, performance and interior with the Ripley, another HVY vehicle.
- Despite featuring a meshed frontal windscreen, the player can still be thrown through the Brickade's windscreen in a high-speed collision.
- One possible reason Rockstar removed it is because in the game files it says that firemen were to drive it, then once it was fixed it would not spawn at all. Rockstar may have decided it would be better to remove it.
- The Brickade is the most durable front engined vehicle in the HD Universe, even more durable than the APC.
- By observing the Brickade, one can infer that it can tip over at high speed turns like the Securicar.
External links
- Depiction of the Brickade by GTASeriesVideos on YouTube.