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{{Disambiglink|Not to be confused with [[In the Beginning]], a mission from [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].}}
 
{{quote|Tommy Vercetti... Huh! Shit. Didn't think they'd ever let him out...| [[Sonny Forelli]]}}
   
 
'''In The Beginning...''' is the introduction sequence in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'', which introduces the main characters and establishes the storyline.
{{quote|[[Tommy Vercetti]]... Huh! Shit. Didn't think they'd ever let him out...| [[Sonny Forelli]]}}
 
 
'''In The Beginning...''' is the introduction sequence in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], which introduces the main characters and establishes the storyline.
 
   
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
[[Forelli Family]] [[Gang Leaders|Don]], [[Sonny Forelli]], and mobsters [[Harry]] and [[Lee]] discuss the release of [[Tommy Vercetti]] from prison, after his being arrested for killing eleven men during a botched hit and serving fifteen years. The mobsters decide to send Tommy to [[Vice City (3D Universe)|Vice City]] to man their drug operations there for a few months. After flying to Vice City, Tommy, [[Ken Rosenberg]] (a lawyer who serves as the Forelli contact in Vice City), Harry and Lee drive in Ken's [[Admiral]] to a deal with the [[Vance crime family]]. However, the deal is ambushed; Harry, Lee and [[Victor Vance|one of the dealers]] are killed, while Tommy, Ken, and [[Lance Vance|another dealer]] escape. Tommy and Ken drive to Ken's office, where Tommy tells Ken "I'll drop by your office tomorrow, and we can start sorting this mess out". Ken goes into his office, and Tommy drives to the [[Ocean View Hotel]] to call Sonny and tell him what happened.
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[[Forelli Family]] [[Gang Leaders|Don]], [[Sonny Forelli]], and his brothers [[Marco Forelli|Marco]] and [[Franco Forelli|Franco]], discuss the release of [[Tommy Vercetti]] from prison, after his being arrested for killing eleven men during a botched hit and serving [[1971|fifteen years]]. The mobsters decide to send Tommy to [[Vice City (3D Universe)|Vice City]] to man their drug operations there for a few months.
   
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After flying to Vice City, Tommy, [[Ken Rosenberg]] (a lawyer who serves as the Forelli contact in Vice City), and mobsters, [[Harry]] and [[Lee]], drive in Ken's [[Admiral]] to a deal with the [[Vance crime family]] in [[Viceport]]. The Vances arrive by [[Maverick|helicopter]] and begin the deal.
   
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However, the deal is ambushed, and Harry, Lee and [[Victor Vance|one of the dealers]] are killed, while Tommy, Ken, and [[Lance Vance|another dealer]] escape.
   
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Tommy and Ken drive to Ken's [[K. Rosenberg & Co.|office]], where Tommy tells Ken to get some sleep and that he will visit him in the morning to begin evaluating the situation. Ken goes into his office, and Tommy drives to the [[Ocean View Hotel]] to [[An Old Friend|telephone Sonny and inform him of what happened]].
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==Deaths==
 
*[[Harry]] - Killed by [[Diaz' Gang|Ricardo Diaz's hitmen]] during an ambush.
 
*[[Lee]] - Killed by [[Diaz' Gang|Ricardo Diaz's]] hitmen during an ambush.
 
*[[Victor Vance]] - Killed by [[Diaz' Gang|Ricardo Diaz's hitmen]] during an ambush.
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==Transcript==
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Introduction-GTAVC2.jpg|[[Tommy Vercetti]] and [[Harry]] walking towards [[Victor Vance]], with [[Lance Vance]] sitting in the [[Maverick]] helicopter.
 
Introduction-GTAVC2.jpg|[[Tommy Vercetti]] and [[Harry]] walking towards [[Victor Vance]], with [[Lance Vance]] sitting in the [[Maverick]] helicopter.
 
Introduction-GTAVC3.jpg|[[Diaz' Gang|Diaz' men]] preparing to attack [[Tommy Vercetti]], [[Harry]], [[Lee]] and [[Victor Vance]].
 
Introduction-GTAVC3.jpg|[[Diaz' Gang|Diaz' men]] preparing to attack [[Tommy Vercetti]], [[Harry]], [[Lee]] and [[Victor Vance]].
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==Video Walkthroughs==
==Deaths==
 
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*[[Harry]] - Killed by [[Diaz' Gang|Ricardo Diaz's hitmen]] during an ambush.
 
 
GTA Vice City - Intro & Mission 1 - In the beginning... (HD)|PC Version
*[[Lee]] - Killed by [[Diaz' Gang|Ricardo Diaz's]] hitmen during an ambush.
 
 
GTA Vice City - iPad Walkthrough - Intro & Mission 1 - In the beginning...|Ipad/PS2 Version
*[[Victor Vance]] - Killed by [[Diaz' Gang|Ricardo Diaz's hitmen]] during an ambush.
 
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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* [[Victor Vance]], the protagonist of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'' (set two years before GTA VC and released four years after this game), appears in this mission as an unnamed dealer that is killed by Ricardo Diaz's gang, along with [[Harry]] and [[Lee]]. This makes this mission one of only two missions in the series that shows the death of a protagonist, the second being [[Mr. Philips]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'', which shows the death of [[Johnny Klebitz]] (protagonist of ''[[The Lost and Damned]]'').
 
*The song that can be heard playing in the background during the first cutscene is "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister. The song is also featured on the in-game radio station [[Emotion 98.3]].
 
*The song that can be heard playing in the background during the first cutscene is "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister. The song is also featured on the in-game radio station [[Emotion 98.3]].
 
*The song that can be heard playing in the background during the airport cutscene is "Mama Papa Tu" by Mongo Santamaría. The song is also featured on the in-game radio station [[Radio Espantoso]].
 
*The song that can be heard playing in the background during the airport cutscene is "Mama Papa Tu" by Mongo Santamaría. The song is also featured on the in-game radio station [[Radio Espantoso]].
 
*A dead man can be seen on a meat hook in the room behind [[Sonny Forelli]].
 
*A dead man can be seen on a meat hook in the room behind [[Sonny Forelli]].
*When [[Tommy]], [[Harry]], and [[Lee]] arrive at the [[Escobar International Airport|airport]], an airplane can be seen landing on the curved runway in the background. Realistically, it is not possible to land like that, possibly hinting that a straight runway was present in the [[Beta Releases|beta]].
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*When [[Tommy Vercetti|Tommy]], [[Harry]], and [[Lee]] arrive at the [[Escobar International Airport|airport]], an [[Airtrain|airplane]] can be seen landing on the curved runway in the background. Realistically, it is not possible to land like that, possibly hinting that a straight runway was present in the [[Beta Releases|beta]].
 
*[[Ken Rosenberg|Ken]]'s [[Admiral]] is much more detailed in the [[Escobar International Airport|airport]] pickup scene than in usual gameplay, with a slightly boxier body, detailed tan interior (rather than the standard generic grey one), and a different rim design. After the opening cutscene, it also has a unique white color.
*The [[weapons]] carried by [[Diaz]]'s men can be obtained with a trainer, but they show up as the [[M4]] and [[MP5]] when spawned; the different textures were scripted for the deal [[cutscene]].
 
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*When the player enters either Ken's Admiral or the [[Faggio]] parked next to it, the radio will automatically tune into [[Flash FM]] and "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson will always play. In the mobile version and 2013 re-release of the game, this is replaced by "Self Control" by Laura Branigan.
*During the deal [[cutscene]], the [[Vance Crime Family|Vance's]] fly a unique black [[Maverick]].
 
 
*The interior of [[Sonny Forelli|Sonny]]'s room in [[Marco's Bistro]] is actually inside the [[Ocean View Hotel]] and is connected to the protagonist's hotel room.
*If the player enters the "blow up all vehicles" [[Cheats in GTA Vice City|cheat]], the game will crash.
 
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*Victor Vance possesses a heavy Latin-American accent in GTA Vice City, which was not heard in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|Vice City Stories]].
*[[Ken Rosenberg|Ken]]'s [[Admiral]] is much more detailed in the [[Escobar International Airport|airport]] pickup scene than in usual gameplay, with a slightly boxier body, detailed tan interior (rather than the standard generic grey one), and a different rim design. After the opening [[cutscenes]], it also has a unique white color.
 
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*In the game's files a slightly altered dialogue exists. It's revealed that Vic and Lance own a farm in Panama and while Ken parks next to his office building, Tommy tells Ken to "shut up" and that he's alive, before telling to dump the car.
*After the cutscene, entering in either [[Faggio]] or [[Admiral]] parked near you will automatically hear "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson on [[Flash FM]].
 
*The interior of [[Sonny Forelli|Sonny]]'s room in [[Marco's Bistro]] is actually inside the [[Ocean View Hotel]]. Right across the protagonist's hotel room, the room can only be accessed by using mods or a certain [http://youtube.com/watch?v=eu6gLyw8PwA glitch]
 
*The cutscene [[Maverick]] model, contains [[Lance Vance|Lance]] inside. That means Lance in the cutscene is an actual cutscene vehicle, and not the real person driving it. (Tested on 3ds max, and conversion mod)
 
   
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Not to be confused with In the Beginning, a mission from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Tommy Vercetti... Huh! Shit. Didn't think they'd ever let him out...

In The Beginning... is the introduction sequence in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which introduces the main characters and establishes the storyline.

Plot

Forelli Family Don, Sonny Forelli, and his brothers Marco and Franco, discuss the release of Tommy Vercetti from prison, after his being arrested for killing eleven men during a botched hit and serving fifteen years. The mobsters decide to send Tommy to Vice City to man their drug operations there for a few months.

After flying to Vice City, Tommy, Ken Rosenberg (a lawyer who serves as the Forelli contact in Vice City), and mobsters, Harry and Lee, drive in Ken's Admiral to a deal with the Vance crime family in Viceport. The Vances arrive by helicopter and begin the deal.

However, the deal is ambushed, and Harry, Lee and one of the dealers are killed, while Tommy, Ken, and another dealer escape.

Tommy and Ken drive to Ken's office, where Tommy tells Ken to get some sleep and that he will visit him in the morning to begin evaluating the situation. Ken goes into his office, and Tommy drives to the Ocean View Hotel to telephone Sonny and inform him of what happened.

Deaths

Transcript

Transcript
Marco's Bistro, Liberty City. Sonny Forelli and his men, the Forelli Capo and another unknown Forelli mafia member, are discussing the release of Tommy Vercetti from jail and expanding their business down south in Vice City.
Sonny Forelli: Tommy Vercetti... Huh! Shit, didn't think they'd ever let him out.
Forelli Capo: He kept his head down, helps people forget.
Sonny: People will remember soon enough, when they see him walking down the streets of their neighborhoods. It will be bad for business.
Forelli Mafia Member: Well, what are we gonna do Sonny?
Sonny: We will treat him like an old friend and keep him busy out of town. OK? We been talking about expanding down South, right? Vice City is twenty-four carat gold these days. The Colombians, the Mexicans, hell, even those Cuban refugees are cutting themselves a piece of some nice action.
Forelli Capo: But it's all drugs, Sonny. None of the families will touch that shit!
Sonny: Times are changing. The families can't keep their backs turned while their enemies reap the rewards. So, we send some one down to do the dirty work for us... and cut ourselves a nice quiet slice, OK? Who's our contact down there?
Forelli Mafia Member: Ken Rosenberg, schmuck of a lawyer. How's he gonna hold Vercetti's leash?
Sonny: We don't need him to. We just set him loose in Vice City, we give him a little cash for getting started, OK? Give it a few months. Then we go down and pay him a little visit right? See how he's doing.
The scene changes to Ken Rosenberg, waiting for Harry, Lee and Tommy in his Admiral at Escobar International Airport, Vice City.
Ken: Hey, hey! guys... It's Ken Rosenberg, here! Heh, heh, hey, great. Hey, well I am gonna drive you guys to the meet, OK? Now, I have talked to the suppliers and they are very, uh, keen to start a business relationship. So, if it goes well we should be doing very nicely for ourselves, which is, y'know, good. Okay, so. They're brothers okay. One of them operates the, uh, business, and the other one does the flying...
The scene changes to the Vice City Docks. A helicopter is seen flying towards the docks. The helicopter lands as Rosenberg's car pulls into the same area.
Ken: OK, that's them in the chopper. Alright, here's the deal. They want a straight exchange on open ground, alright? OK, stay tight. Let's go.
Rosenberg stays in the car while Tommy, Lee and Harry complete the deal. One of the dealers exits the helicopter and walks towards the group carrying two briefcases. Some men carrying weapons and wearing black clothes are seen crouching behind some crates in a nearby warehouse.
Tommy: Got it?
The Dealer: 100% pure Grade-A Colombian, my friend.
Tommy: Let me see it.
Dealer: The greens?
Tommy: Tens and twenties - used.
Harry and Lee show the money to the dealer.
Dealer: I think we have a deal, my friend, ha ha ha ha ha!
The gunmen ambush the deal by shooting at the men. Harry, Lee and the Dealer are killed.
Tommy: Oh, shit!
Tommy jumps through the window of Ken's car.
Tommy: Go on, get out of here! Drive!
Ken's car speeds off whilst the helicopter flies away. The scene changes to Vice Beach, outside Ken's office.
Ken: I poke my head out of the gutter for one freakin' second and fate shovels shit in my face!
Tommy: Go get some sleep.
Ken: What are you gonna do?
Tommy: I'll drop by your office tomorrow and we can start sorting this mess out.
Ken runs into his office.


Gallery

Video Walkthroughs

Trivia

  • Victor Vance, the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (set two years before GTA VC and released four years after this game), appears in this mission as an unnamed dealer that is killed by Ricardo Diaz's gang, along with Harry and Lee. This makes this mission one of only two missions in the series that shows the death of a protagonist, the second being Mr. Philips in Grand Theft Auto V, which shows the death of Johnny Klebitz (protagonist of The Lost and Damned).
  • The song that can be heard playing in the background during the first cutscene is "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister. The song is also featured on the in-game radio station Emotion 98.3.
  • The song that can be heard playing in the background during the airport cutscene is "Mama Papa Tu" by Mongo Santamaría. The song is also featured on the in-game radio station Radio Espantoso.
  • A dead man can be seen on a meat hook in the room behind Sonny Forelli.
  • When Tommy, Harry, and Lee arrive at the airport, an airplane can be seen landing on the curved runway in the background. Realistically, it is not possible to land like that, possibly hinting that a straight runway was present in the beta.
  • Ken's Admiral is much more detailed in the airport pickup scene than in usual gameplay, with a slightly boxier body, detailed tan interior (rather than the standard generic grey one), and a different rim design. After the opening cutscene, it also has a unique white color.
  • When the player enters either Ken's Admiral or the Faggio parked next to it, the radio will automatically tune into Flash FM and "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson will always play. In the mobile version and 2013 re-release of the game, this is replaced by "Self Control" by Laura Branigan.
  • The interior of Sonny's room in Marco's Bistro is actually inside the Ocean View Hotel and is connected to the protagonist's hotel room.
  • Victor Vance possesses a heavy Latin-American accent in GTA Vice City, which was not heard in Vice City Stories.
  • In the game's files a slightly altered dialogue exists. It's revealed that Vic and Lance own a farm in Panama and while Ken parks next to his office building, Tommy tells Ken to "shut up" and that he's alive, before telling to dump the car.

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IntroductionIn The Beginning... | An Old Friend
Ken Rosenberg Radar-LawyerIcon-GTAVCThe Party | Back Alley Brawl | Jury Fury | Riot
Avery Carrington Radar-AveryIcon-GTAVC
Part 1Four Iron | Demolition Man
Part 2Two Bit Hit
Juan Cortez Radar-CortezIcon-GTAVC
Part 1Treacherous Swine | Mall Shootout | Guardian Angels
Part 2Sir, Yes Sir!
Part 3All Hands On Deck!
Ricardo Diaz Radar-DiazIcon-GTAVC
Part 1The Chase | Phnom Penh '86 | The Fastest Boat | Supply & Demand
Part 2Rub Out
Kent Paul Radar-KentIcon-GTAVCDeath Row
Tommy Vercetti Radar-TommyIcon-GTAVCKeep Your Friends Close...*
Umberto Robina Radar-CubansIcon-GTAVC
Part 1Stunt Boat Challenge | Cannon Fodder | Naval Engagement
Part 2Trojan Voodoo
Auntie Poulet Radar-HaitiansIcon-GTAVCJuju Scramble | Bombs Away! | Dirty Lickin's
Love Fist Radar-LovefistIcon-GTAVC
Part 1Love Juice | Psycho Killer
Part 2Publicity Tour
Mitch Baker Radar-BikersIcon-GTAVCAlloy Wheels of Steel | Messing With The Man | Hog Tied
Earnest Kelly Radar-PrintworksIcon-GTAVCCap The Collector
Assets
Boatyard Radar-BoatyardIcon-GTAVCCheckpoint Charlie
Cherry Popper
Ice Cream Factory
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Distribution
InterGlobal Films Studio Radar-FilmstudioIcon-GTAVCRecruitment Drive | Dildo Dodo | Martha's Mug Shot | G-Spotlight
Kaufman Cabs Radar-KaufmancabsIcon-GTAVCV.I.P. | Friendly Rivalry | Cabmageddon
Printworks Radar-PrintworksIcon-GTAVCSpilling the Beans | Hit the Courier
Malibu Club Radar-MalibuIcon-GTAVCNo Escape? | The Shootist | The Driver | The Job
Phil Cassidy Radar-PhilIcon-GTAVCGun Runner | Boomshine Saigon
Vercetti Estate Radar-TommyIcon-GTAVCShakedown | Bar Brawl | Cop Land
Mr. Black Radar-PhoneIcon-GTAVC
Part 1Road Kill
Part 2Waste the Wife
Part 3Autocide
Part 4Check Out at the Check In
Part 5Loose Ends
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