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[[File:EpsilonProgram-GTASA-logo.jpg|thumb|The logo of the Epsilon Program.]] | [[File:EpsilonProgram-GTASA-logo.jpg|thumb|The logo of the Epsilon Program.]] | ||
'''The Epsilon Program''' is a fictional religious cult that is referred to in a number of [[Grand Theft Auto]] games in the [[3D Universe]], and appear in the [[HD Universe]], prominently [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. Led by [[Cris Formage]], the cult first emerged as a [http://www.epsilonprogram.com/ teaser site] for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], and more recently a [http://twitter.com/EpsilonismToday twitter account] for [[Grand Theft Auto | '''The Epsilon Program''' is a fictional religious cult that is referred to in a number of [[Grand Theft Auto]] games in the [[3D Universe]], and appear in the [[HD Universe]], prominently [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. Led by [[Cris Formage]], the cult first emerged as a [http://www.epsilonprogram.com/ teaser site] for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], and more recently a [http://twitter.com/EpsilonismToday twitter account] for [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. The cult is mentioned frequently on the radio from GTA San Andreas onwards, leading on to a series of Epsilon missions for [[Michael De Santa]] in GTA V. | ||
The cult is | |||
The cult is an obvious scam, intended to gain money by brainwashing its followers into paying large sums of money, parodying real-life cults in the late 20th century. In Formage's own words, it is "''a fellowship of like-minded adults who tithe money in exchange for salvation and merit badges''". | |||
==Religious beliefs== | ==Religious beliefs== | ||
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In [[Grand Theft Auto V]], the members [[Marnie Allen]], [[Jimmy Boston]] and [[Baygor]] can be met in person, along with Fromage himself. | In [[Grand Theft Auto V]], the members [[Marnie Allen]], [[Jimmy Boston]] and [[Baygor]] can be met in person, along with Fromage himself. | ||
== | ==Inspiration== | ||
The Epsilon Program is named after the [[:wp:Epsilon|Greek letter E]]. The name could possibly be in reference to the [[:wp:Epsilon Team|Epsilon Team]], a Greek secret society. | The Epsilon Program seems to mostly be a parody of [[:wp:Scientology|Scientology]], a religion with a number of celebrity followers which has attracted controversy for being a "scam" or a "cult", like its GTA counterpart. | ||
The cult is named after the [[:wp:Epsilon|Greek letter E]]. The name could possibly be in reference to the [[:wp:Epsilon Team|Epsilon Team]], a Greek secret society. | |||
In the 1987 film ''[[:wp:Dragnet|Dragnet]]'' two cops are involved in investigating a crime. The crime gang is ran by a reverend, who has a voice similar to Cris Formage's. All members of the gang are in a cult, and perform a number of weird rituals throughout the movie. In certain scenes a quiet background music can be heard, identical to the one on the Epsilon Program website. The movie is shot in Los Angeles and some scenes are shot near the observatory - which is sometimes linked with Epsilon in the game. The short scene from the movie featuring both reverend's voice and the music can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWkm713fH-s here]. | In the 1987 film ''[[:wp:Dragnet|Dragnet]]'' two cops are involved in investigating a crime. The crime gang is ran by a reverend, who has a voice similar to Cris Formage's. All members of the gang are in a cult, and perform a number of weird rituals throughout the movie. In certain scenes a quiet background music can be heard, identical to the one on the Epsilon Program website. The movie is shot in Los Angeles and some scenes are shot near the observatory - which is sometimes linked with Epsilon in the game. The short scene from the movie featuring both reverend's voice and the music can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWkm713fH-s here]. | ||