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=== The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat) === | === The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat) === | ||
[[ | [[File:Blade-TBOGT-front.png|thumb|300px|A Blade in The Ballad of Gay Tony.]] | ||
The Blade is similar in style to [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'s rendition of the [[Tropic]], but features a rear spoiler that sweeps back instead of forward, much like the [[Squalo]]. It is the fastest of the three speedboats introduced in the episode. | The Blade is similar in style to [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'s rendition of the [[Tropic]], but features a rear spoiler that sweeps back instead of forward, much like the [[Squalo]]. It is the fastest of the three speedboats introduced in the episode. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* A flame-proof Blade car can be found during the mission "[[High Stakes, Low Rider]]". | *A flame-proof Blade car can be found during the mission "[[High Stakes, Low Rider]]". | ||
* The default radio station of the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]]. | *The default radio station of the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]]. | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
; GTA San Andreas | ;GTA San Andreas | ||
* Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos]]. | *Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]. | ||
* Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro]]. | *Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro]]. | ||
;The Ballad of Gay Tony | ;The Ballad of Gay Tony | ||
* Spawns at the docks next to [[Golden Pier Swingers Golf Club]] in the [[Meat Quarter]], [[Algonquin]]. | *Spawns at the docks next to [[Golden Pier Swingers Golf Club]] in the [[Meat Quarter]], [[Algonquin]]. | ||
* Used during water-based [[Drug Wars]]. Will randomly appear for the player to use during the war. | *Used during water-based [[Drug Wars]]. Will randomly appear for the player to use during the war. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Vehicles in GTA San Andreas]] | [[Category:Vehicles in GTA San Andreas]] | ||
Revision as of 23:15, 26 April 2012
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| Appearance(s) |
[[Appearance::GTA San Andreas The Ballad of Gay Tony]] |
| Vehicle type |
Civilian car (GTA San Andreas) Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony) |
| Body style |
2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas) Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony) |
| Capacity | 2 (driver and 1 passenger) (GTA San Andreas) |
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The Blade refers to two different types of vehicles under the same name. The Blade was first introduced in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as a two-door open top lowrider. The Blade name is used again for one of three new speedboats introduced in The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Description
GTA San Andreas (as a car)
The Blade may be found on any Mexican gang's turf, and is driven by said gang members, especially the San Fierro Rifa. It can occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians. If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at Loco Low Co..
Design
The Blade combines elements of the 1965 and 1968 Chevrolet Impalas. The rear of the car resembles that of the 1963 Impala, with convex areas around the taillights rather than concave. Its headlight design is similar to a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass (which may be the origin of the Blade's name along with the Sabre). The Blade has no side rear-view mirrors.
While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top. A convertible top option is also available but the roof is constantly depicted retracted.
Performance
Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes e-braking turns absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction; it does not fare as well against explosive damage, however.
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GTA San Andreas (Rear quarter view).
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Side view of a Blade modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top.
Modifications
The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat)
The Blade is similar in style to Grand Theft Auto IV's rendition of the Tropic, but features a rear spoiler that sweeps back instead of forward, much like the Squalo. It is the fastest of the three speedboats introduced in the episode.
Trivia
- A flame-proof Blade car can be found during the mission "High Stakes, Low Rider".
- The default radio station of the Blade is Radio Los Santos.
Locations
- GTA San Andreas
- Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the El Corona Safehouse in El Corona, Los Santos.
- Can be found driven around in San Fierro Rifa gang turfs like Doherty, Garcia and Battery Point, all in San Fierro.
- The Ballad of Gay Tony
- Spawns at the docks next to Golden Pier Swingers Golf Club in the Meat Quarter, Algonquin.
- Used during water-based Drug Wars. Will randomly appear for the player to use during the war.
See also
- Speeder - GTA III era and GTA Chinatown Wars equivalent speedboat