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'''Drug Wars''' is a [[:Category:Side Missions|side mission]] in [[GTA IV]] DLC [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]].
'''Drug Wars''' is a [[:Category:Side Missions|side mission]] in [[GTA IV]] DLC [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. In these side missions, [[Luis Lopez]] helps his friends [[Armando Torres]] and [[Henrique Bardas]] in build up their drug empire, by stealing it from other drug gangs in a variety of ways.  


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
There are 50 drug wars, similar to TLAD's [[Gang Warfare]] introduced to Luis by [[Armando Torres]] after completing the mission [[Corner Kids]]. Their starting locations are marked on the map by pill icons. They require Luis to join [[Armando Torres]] and [[Henrique Bardas]] in building their drug empire, by stealing it from other drug gangs in a variety of ways. They become progressively more difficult, but the money earned increases as well. Every 10 Drug Wars completed gives the player a respawning weapon in [[Luis Fernando Lopez|Luis Lopez']] [[Safehouses in The Ballad of Gay Tony|safehouse]]. Drug Wars range from killing enemy gang's in [[Banshee]]s or [[Sultan RS|Sultan RS']] or by stealing [[Maverick]]s or boats.
There are 50 drug wars, similar to TLAD's [[Gang Warfare]] introduced to Luis by Armando Torres after completing the mission [[Corner Kids]]. Their starting locations are marked on the map by pill icons. They become progressively more difficult, but the money earned increases as well. Every 10 Drug Wars completed gives the player a respawning weapon in Luis Lopez' [[Safehouses in The Ballad of Gay Tony|apartment]].  
 
== The Different Gangs ==
 
There are 5 different gangs Luis and the other will attempt to rob. Each of these gangs drive their vehicles with unique paintjobs usually reminiscent of the gang's colours.


== Mission Types ==
<u>'''The Gangs of drugwars'''</u>
<u>'''The Gangs of drugwars'''</u>


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The [[Spanish Lords]]
The [[Spanish Lords]]


Each of these gangs drive their vehicles with unique paintjobs usually reminiscent of the gang's colours.
== Mission Types ==
 
 
 
The Drug Wars missions come in a range of types:
 
*'''Hijack''' - These missions require the player to steal a stationary drug loaded vehicle, often located within a drug gang's compound. These often require the player to eliminate the drug gang in order to safely steal the vehicle.
*'''Hijack''' - These missions require the player to steal a stationary drug loaded vehicle, often located within a drug gang's compound. These often require the player to eliminate the drug gang in order to safely steal the vehicle.


*'''Convoy''' - These missions require the player to steal a moving drug vehicle, normally only protected by the car's passengers. These are the easiest of the missions, but the player must take care not to destroy the vehicle, otherwise the drugs are destroyed with it, failing the mission.
*'''Convoy''' - These missions require the player to steal a moving drug vehicle, normally only protected by the car's passengers. These are the easiest of the missions, but the player must take care not to destroy the vehicle, otherwise the drugs are destroyed with it, failing the mission.


*'''Stickup''' - These missions require the player to crash a drug deal between two gangs. The player must obtain a gang's drugs, and optionally the other gang's money with the drugs in a duffel bag carried by one of the gang, in their compound. The player must eliminate the gang one by one until the drugs are dropped. On harder missions the dealers will attempt to escape, and if they do, the mission is failed.
*'''Stickup''' - These missions require the player to crash a drug deal between two gangs. The player must obtain a gang's drugs, and optionally the other gang's money with the drugs in a duffel bag carried by one of the gang, in their compound. The player must eliminate the gang one by one until the drugs are dropped, and continue to kill enemies until the one carrying the money meant of the deal drops it, which Armando or Henrique will comment on. On harder missions the dealers will attempt to escape, and if they do, the mission is failed.


*'''Stash''' - These missions require the player to steal a gang's drug stash, which is located within their perimeter.
*'''Stash''' - These missions require the player to steal a gang's drug stash, which is located within their perimeter.
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All types will involve the gang chasing the player whilst driving to the drop off point. If the player moves too far from the drugs, or the dealers holding the drugs escape, the mission is failed.
All types will involve the gang chasing the player whilst driving to the drop off point. If the player moves too far from the drugs, or the dealers holding the drugs escape, the mission is failed.


Also, on rare occasions, the drugs can sometimes seem to have nobody guarding them. However, this turns out to be a police sting, and the player must evade a two-star wanted level.
Also, on rare occasions, the drugs can sometimes seem to have nobody guarding them. However, this turns out to be a police sting, and the player must evade a two-star wanted level.  


== Rewards ==
== Rewards ==
*10 Wars complete: A [[Pistol .44]] spawns on the table of Luis' safe house.
*10 Wars completed: A [[Pistol .44]] spawns on the table of Luis' safehouse.
*20 Wars complete: An [[M249|Advanced Machine Gun]] (M249) spawns in the kitchen of Luis' safe house.
*20 Wars completed: An [[M249|Advanced Machine Gun]] (M249) spawns in the kitchen of Luis' safehouse.
*25 Wars complete: The [[Achievements in The Ballad of Gay Tony|'Snow Queen']] achievement, worth 20G is unlocked.
**25 Wars completed: The [[Achievements in The Ballad of Gay Tony|'Snow Queen']] achievement, worth 20G is unlocked.
*30 Wars complete: An [[Weapons in The Ballad of Gay Tony|Automatic Shotgun]], loaded with [[Explosive Shotgun|Explosive Shells]], spawns in the kitchen of Luis' safehouse.
*30 Wars completed: An [[Explosive Shotgun|Automatic Shotgun]], loaded with [[Explosive Shotgun|Explosive Shells]], spawns in the kitchen of Luis' safehouse.
*40 Wars complete: [[Sticky Bombs]] spawn in Luis' safe house.
*40 Wars completed: [[Sticky Bombs]] spawn in Luis' safe house.
*All (50) Wars complete: A [[Gold SMG]] spawns in Luis' safe house.
*All 50 Wars completed: A [[Gold SMG]] spawns in Luis' safe house.
 
== Tips ==
*Once you have the drugs, immediately leave the scene and return the drugs. There is no bonus for removing the remainding gang members, and continuing to fight may attract police attention.
[[Category:Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony]]
[[Category:Missions in The Ballad of Gay Tony]]
[[Category:Side Missions]]
[[Category:Side Missions]]