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|name = Merryweather Security Consulting | |name = Merryweather Security Consulting | ||
|type = Civilian security contractor<br />Private military contractor | |type = Civilian security contractor<br />Private military contractor | ||
|owner = [[Devin Weston]] <small>(majority shareholder | |owner = [[Devin Weston]] <small>(majority shareholder)</small><br />[[Don Percival]] <small>(founder/CEO)</small> | ||
|location = [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] | |location = [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] | ||
|affiliation = [[Devin Weston]] | |affiliation = [[Devin Weston]] | ||
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Merryweather provides civilian security to private and public sector entities, such as the [[Port of Los Santos]]; however, the more visible division of Merryweather is its private military operations. Sometime prior to events of GTA Online, Merryweather received authorization by the federal government to operate on American soil for both civilian and military operations, despite numerous allegations of human rights violations by its military operations. Around the start of GTA V, Weston acquires an 11% stake in the company. | Merryweather provides civilian security services to private companies and public sector entities, such as the [[Port of Los Santos]]; however, the more visible division of Merryweather is its private military operations. Sometime prior to events of GTA Online, Merryweather received authorization by the federal government to operate on American soil for both civilian and military operations, despite numerous allegations of human rights violations by its military operations. Around the start of GTA V, Weston acquires an 11% stake in the company. | ||
The company suffers several setbacks due to the actions of [[Trevor Philips]], [[Michael De Santa]], and [[Franklin Clinton]]. The protagonists manage to [[The Merryweather Heist|steal a nuclear device from them]], [[Minor Turbulence|hijack a cargo plane containing weapons]], and [[Derailed|derail one of their courier trains containing valuable artwork]]. When the protagonists [[The Big Score (GTA V)|rob the]] [[Union Depository]], several squads of Merryweather mercenaries are killed in their attempt to stop the protagonists. | The company suffers several setbacks due to the actions of [[Trevor Philips]], [[Michael De Santa]], and [[Franklin Clinton]]. The protagonists manage to [[The Merryweather Heist|steal a nuclear device from them]], [[Minor Turbulence|hijack a cargo plane containing weapons]], and [[Derailed|derail one of their courier trains containing valuable artwork]]. When the protagonists [[The Big Score (GTA V)|rob the]] [[Union Depository]], several squads of Merryweather mercenaries are killed in their attempt to stop the protagonists. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Merryweather is likely based on [[wp:Academi|Blackwater Security Consulting]], the world's largest private military company. Founder [[wp:Erik Prince|Erik Prince]] sold the company in 2010 to a group lead by his own investment banker [[wp:Jason DeYonker|Jason DeYonker]], similar to Weston's intentions of buying out Percival. | * Merryweather is likely based on [[wp:Academi|Blackwater Security Consulting]], the world's largest private military company. Founder [[wp:Erik Prince|Erik Prince]] sold the company in 2010 to a group lead by his own investment banker [[wp:Jason DeYonker|Jason DeYonker]], similar to Weston's intentions of buying out Percival. | ||
* Despite losing their license to operate on American soil, civilian Merryweather | * Despite losing their license to operate on American soil, civilian Merryweather patrol cars can still be seen in certain areas after [[Endings in GTA V|the end]] of GTA V. | ||
* The player can invest in Merryweather stock on the [[Liberty City National]] exchange; however, due to the protagonists' actions over the course of the game, it is not advisable to invest a significant amount of [[money]] in the company. Also, despite losing their US operations, Merryweather stock can still be traded on the LCN. | |||
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