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| businesses = Drug Trafficking/manufacturing<br>Gun-running/Arms dealing<br>Prostitution<br>Protection | | businesses = Drug Trafficking/manufacturing<br>Gun-running/Arms dealing<br>Prostitution<br>Protection | ||
| members = [[Kane]] <small>(Deceased)</small><br>[[Little Weasel]] <small>(Deceased)</small> | | members = [[Kane]] <small>(Deceased)</small><br>[[Little Weasel]] <small>(Deceased)</small> | ||
| affiliations = [[Los Santos Vagos]]<br>[[San Fierro Rifa]]<br>[[Loco Syndicate]] (formerly)<br>[[Russian Mafia]]<br>[[C.R.A.S.H.]] (formerly)<br>[[B-Dup]]<br>[[Big Smoke]] (formerly)<br>[[Ryder | | affiliations = [[Los Santos Vagos]]<br>[[San Fierro Rifa]]<br>[[Loco Syndicate]] (formerly)<br>[[Russian Mafia]]<br>[[C.R.A.S.H.]] (formerly)<br>[[B-Dup]]<br>[[Big Smoke]] (formerly)<br>[[Ryder]] (formerly) | ||
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The '''Ballas''' are a Los Santos based street gang that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. They act as the main and first antagonist during the early game. During the beginning, the Ballas are the most powerful and influential street gang in Los Santos. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Information regarding the founding of the | Information regarding the founding of the Ballas or the date in which they were formed is unknown. However, they have been around since the 1970's.<ref name="Ballas">{{cite web | url = http://www.gtasanandreas.net/gangs/ | title = GTASanAndreas.net Gangs page| work = [http://www.gtanet.com GTA Net] | accessmonthday = February 9 | accessyear = 2007}}</ref> They have maintained a traditional, intense and bloody rival with the [[Grove Street Families]]. Specifically when the gang war started is unknown, but the rivalry between the two gangs was in full swing as early as 1987. The reasons or date of their rivalry with the [[Varrios Los Aztecas]] and [[Los Santos Vagos]] is unknown. However, it is likely due to territorial reasons due to the close proximity of territories. The Ballas were responsible for the death of [[Beverly Johnson]] (mother of [[Sweet]] and [[Carl Johnson]]) in 1992 just before CJ's return. The Ballas used a Green [[Sabre]] vehicle to hit the [[Johnson House]] with the intent to kill Sweet (leader of the Grove Street Families). However, Sweet was not home and his mother was hit instead. The Ballas also establish underground ties for drug supplies with Grove Street OG [[Big Smoke]] before CJ's return - a secret relationship which is initially unknown to Sweet, CJ and the Grove Street Families. | ||
It is likely that the Ballas controlled the area of [[Temple]] prior to 1992 due to the presence of a fourth Ballas set known as the "Temple Drive Ballas" as well as graffiti of the "Temple Drive Ballas" that still exists in the area. However, during 1992, Temple is under the control of the "Temple Drive Families" (a family set). It is likely that the Temple Drive Ballas are defunct/inactive. | It is likely that the Ballas controlled the area of [[Temple]] prior to 1992 due to the presence of a fourth Ballas set known as the "Temple Drive Ballas" as well as graffiti of the "Temple Drive Ballas" that still exists in the area. However, during 1992, Temple is under the control of the "Temple Drive Families" (a family set). It is likely that the Temple Drive Ballas are defunct/inactive. | ||
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On the streets, the Ballas are either unarmed or carry the 9mm [[pistol]] or the [[micro-SMG]] sub-machine gun. In missions and the gang-war mini-game, they are more heavily armed with [[AK-47]] assault rifles, [[baseball bat]]'s, [[MP5]] sub-machine guns, [[Tec-9]] sub-machine guns, and [[Pump Action Shotgun]]'s. During the final mission,[End of the Line - the Ballas are also equipped with the [[M4]] assault rifle. | On the streets, the Ballas are either unarmed or carry the 9mm [[pistol]] or the [[micro-SMG]] sub-machine gun. In missions and the gang-war mini-game, they are more heavily armed with [[AK-47]] assault rifles, [[baseball bat]]'s, [[MP5]] sub-machine guns, [[Tec-9]] sub-machine guns, and [[Pump Action Shotgun]]'s. During the final mission,[End of the Line - the Ballas are also equipped with the [[M4]] assault rifle. | ||
The Ballas are some of Los Santos' most notorious and successful drug dealers and suppliers (especially the crack cocaine trade). Unlike the Grove Street Families, 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. They are described by the [[Los Santos Police Department]] as being "lawless", "mindless" and thought to be uncontrollable and that attempts to infiltrate have mainly failed. | The Ballas are some of Los Santos' most notorious and successful drug dealers and suppliers (especially the crack cocaine trade). Unlike the Grove Street Families, 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. They are described by the [[LSPD in GTA III Era|Los Santos Police Department]] as being "lawless", "mindless" and thought to be uncontrollable and that attempts to infiltrate have mainly failed. | ||
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: | 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: | ||
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*[[Alan Crawford]] (deceased): Manager of gangsta-rapper [[Madd Dogg]]. Has very close-ties and friendships with high-ranking Balla OG's - claiming that they are "like brothers". Possibly receives protection/security from them. Killed by CJ on OG Loc's orders. | *[[Alan Crawford]] (deceased): Manager of gangsta-rapper [[Madd Dogg]]. Has very close-ties and friendships with high-ranking Balla OG's - claiming that they are "like brothers". Possibly receives protection/security from them. Killed by CJ on OG Loc's orders. | ||
==Mission | ==Mission appearances== | ||
*[[Introduction]] | *[[Introduction]] | ||
*[[Sweet & Kendl]] | *[[Sweet & Kendl]] | ||