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The base is a spoof of the real-life [[wp:Area 51|Area 51]] in southern [[wp:Nevada|Nevada]], but named after the [[69]] sexual position. The in-game base differs greatly from the real life Area 51, evidenced by the lack of a runway, smaller overall size, and different layout. In the past, Area 69 was associated with the long-held rumor of aliens and [[UFOs|UFO]] sightings in the game. Entering or flying over the base will result in a 5-star [[Wanted Level in GTA III Era|wanted level]]. Flying over the base results not only in the wanted level, but also tracking and attack from [[Surface-to-Air Missile|SAM]] sites and pursuing [[Hydra]]s. Flying too close to the edge of the base will also result in attack from the nearest SAM site, although a wanted level will not be obtained if close enough to the base's periphery. The base's | The base is a spoof of the real-life [[wp:Area 51|Area 51]] in southern [[wp:Nevada|Nevada]], but named after the [[69]] sexual position. The in-game base differs greatly from the real life Area 51, evidenced by the lack of a runway, smaller overall size, and different layout. In the past, Area 69 was associated with the long-held rumor of aliens and [[UFOs|UFO]] sightings in the game. Entering or flying over the base will result in a 5-star [[Wanted Level in GTA III Era|wanted level]]. Flying over the base results not only in the wanted level, but also tracking and attack from [[Surface-to-Air Missile|SAM]] sites and pursuing [[Hydra]]s. Flying too close to the edge of the base will also result in attack from the nearest SAM site, although a wanted level will not be obtained if close enough to the base's periphery. The base's four SAM sites may be destroyed using powerful weaponry such as missiles from a jet, a [[Rocket Launcher|rocket launcher]], or a [[minigun]]. Furthermore, their heat-seeking missiles may be avoided using countermeasures (flares), if equipped on the player's aircraft. | ||
The base houses various clandestine government projects, including the ''Black Project'' [[Jetpack]], a couple of weapons, including the Minigun and the [[SPAS 12]], and a couple of [[Body Armor|body armor]] and health icon spawn points. Echoing the conspiracy theories surrounding Area 51, it is implied that the facility may be tied to local housing projects involving UFOs and extraterrestrial life, as suggested by the presence of the nearby [[Lil' Probe'Inn]], the dialog on the base's PA system during the "[[Black Project]]" mission (Quotes: "Would the personnel working with the alien body, please put it away." and "Personnel found stealing alien technology will not be invited to the next employee outing."), and by dialog on Marvin Trill's in-game radio show. Much of the base consists of underground research labs, although the player can only enter these labs during the course of a single mission (or by finding a way into San Andreas' "Blue Hell" — an area under the main terrain mesh — and finding the underground base there). The above-ground structures include a series of control towers, guard posts, small airstrip and garages for military vehicles. These garages are the first area in the game in which military vehicles will automatically spawn. | The base houses various clandestine government projects, including the ''Black Project'' [[Jetpack]], a couple of weapons, including the Minigun and the [[SPAS 12]], and a couple of [[Body Armor|body armor]] and health icon spawn points. Echoing the conspiracy theories surrounding Area 51, it is implied that the facility may be tied to local housing projects involving UFOs and extraterrestrial life, as suggested by the presence of the nearby [[Lil' Probe'Inn]], the dialog on the base's PA system during the "[[Black Project]]" mission (Quotes: "Would the personnel working with the alien body, please put it away." and "Personnel found stealing alien technology will not be invited to the next employee outing."), and by dialog on Marvin Trill's in-game radio show. Much of the base consists of underground research labs, although the player can only enter these labs during the course of a single mission (or by finding a way into San Andreas' "Blue Hell" — an area under the main terrain mesh — and finding the underground base there). The above-ground structures include a series of control towers, guard posts, small airstrip and garages for military vehicles. These garages are the first area in the game in which military vehicles will automatically spawn. | ||