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The Ballas are rivals with [[Grove Street Families]] and the [[Varrios Los Aztecas]], and have ties with the [[San Fierro Rifa]], and the [[Loco Syndicate]] for narcotics, and the [[Russian Mafia]] for weapons. Their relationship with the [[Los Santos Vagos]] is largley "hit-or-miss" and presumably rocky; this is becuase the Ballas and Vagos are natural enemies on the streets (and will act with hostility upon spotting each-other), but briefly collaborate for mutual interest in the drugs trade - especially in relation to Big Smoke's crack empire. The Ballas also collaborate with [[CRASH]], primarily for street intelligence. In addition, the Ballas are hired by [[Big Smoke]] to act as protection and security for his crack empire. Unlike the GSF, the Ballas have no reservations about making money by selling drugs; the spread of crack cocaine into the Grove Street community is part of their strategy to wipe the GSF out. | The Ballas are rivals with [[Grove Street Families]] and the [[Varrios Los Aztecas]], and have ties with the [[San Fierro Rifa]], and the [[Loco Syndicate]] for narcotics, and the [[Russian Mafia]] for weapons. Their relationship with the [[Los Santos Vagos]] is largley "hit-or-miss" and presumably rocky; this is becuase the Ballas and Vagos are natural enemies on the streets (and will act with hostility upon spotting each-other), but briefly collaborate for mutual interest in the drugs trade - especially in relation to Big Smoke's crack empire. The Ballas also collaborate with [[CRASH]], primarily for street intelligence. In addition, the Ballas are hired by [[Big Smoke]] to act as protection and security for his crack empire. Unlike the GSF, the Ballas have no reservations about making money by selling drugs; the spread of crack cocaine into the Grove Street community is part of their strategy to wipe the GSF out. | ||
The Ballas briefly control the streets of [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] alongside the Vagos after Grove Street leader [[Sweet|Sean "Sweet" Johnson]] is gunned down and arrested. They control the influence of the Families by using crack cocaine to turn GSF members into hopeless addicts totally dependent on them. However, following the release of Sweet from prison and the return of [[Carl Johnson]], the Grove Street Families dominate the Ballas. The Ballas' Crack Palace is heavily demolished by Officer [[Frank Tenpenny]], resulting in significantly reduced influence by the Ballas in Los Santos. The Ballas are seen with purple | The Ballas briefly control the streets of [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] alongside the Vagos after Grove Street leader [[Sweet|Sean "Sweet" Johnson]] is gunned down and arrested. They control the influence of the Families by using crack cocaine to turn GSF members into hopeless addicts totally dependent on them. However, following the release of Sweet from prison and the return of [[Carl Johnson]], the Grove Street Families dominate the Ballas. The Ballas' Crack Palace is heavily demolished by Officer [[Frank Tenpenny]], resulting in significantly reduced influence by the Ballas in Los Santos. | ||
==Description== | |||
The Ballas are easily identifiable by their purple gang color. The color is thought to denote respect on the streets; but could also be a reference to the ancient Roman upper-class. They can be found walking and driving around their territory - often seen smoking marijuana, drinking malt liquor and talking in groups. Like the other gangs, the Ballas will often flash their gang hand-signs as a form of representation. They also mark their territory with graffiti; however, Balla graffiti can also be found all over the city - suggesting an attempt to expand their influence out of South Central Los Santos. Upon spotting a Grove Street, Vago, or Azteca gang member (especially Grove) - they will often react with hostility - usually resulting in a street-fight or a firefight/shoot-out. | |||
As with the other gangs in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Ballas have three different skins that walk and drive around their territory. These include: | |||
* The first member is slightly overweight, wears a dark blue chore jacket, dark blue khakis, white sneakers, and a purple bandana. | |||
* The second member wears a purple ProLaps jacket, a black beanie, beige khakis, shades, and black/white sneakers. | |||
* The third member wears purple khaki shorts, a baggy white T-shirt, sandals with knee high white socks, and a purple bandana. | |||
==Sets== | ==Sets== | ||