Merryweather Security Consulting - Revision history

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	* 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 patrol cars can still be seen in certain areas after [[Endings in GTA V\|the end]] of GTA V.		* 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.		* The player can invest in Merryweather stock on the [[Liberty City National]] exchange. If the player chooses [[The Third Way]] as the [[Endings in GTA V\|final mission]], Merryweather stock will plummet by nearly 100% of its value. The player can then make a high risk/high reward investment by buying Merryweather stock after receiving an email from Don Percival and advance time by approximately two weeks; if timed correctly, the player can receive 50% or more return on investment after the stock eventually recovers. Also, despite losing their domestic operations, Merryweather stock can still be traded on the LCN.

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A-Dust at 14:48, 13 February 2015

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	\|name = Merryweather Security Consulting		\|name = Merryweather Security Consulting
	\|type = Civilian security contractor<br />Private military company		\|type = Civilian security contractor<br />Private military company
	\|owner = [[Don Percival]] <small>(founder/CEO)</small><br />[[Devin Weston]] (<small>minority shareholder</small>)		\|owner = [[Don Percival]] (<small>founder/CEO</small>)<br />[[Devin Weston]] (<small>minority shareholder</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 Security Consulting''' is a civilian security firm and private military contractor in [[Los Santos in GTA V\|Los Santos]] in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Online]]. In GTA V, the company serves as a major antagonistic faction due to its ownership by [[Devin Weston]], one of the two main [[antagonist]]s.		'''Merryweather Security Consulting''' is a civilian security firm and private military contractor in [[Los Santos in GTA V\|Los Santos]] in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Online]]. In GTA V, the company serves as a major antagonistic faction due to its ownership by [[Devin Weston]], one of the two main [[antagonist]]s.

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VodkaShorebird at 05:24, 13 February 2015

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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 company
	\|owner = [[Don Percival]] <small>(founder/CEO)</small><br />[[Devin Weston]] (<small>minority shareholder</small>)		\|owner = [[Don Percival]] <small>(founder/CEO)</small><br />[[Devin Weston]] (<small>minority shareholder</small>)
	\|location = [[Los Santos in GTA V\|Los Santos]]		\|location = [[Los Santos in GTA V\|Los Santos]]

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	* [[Buzzard]] attack helicopter (military)		* [[Buzzard]] attack helicopter (military)
	* [[Cargo Plane]] (military)		* [[Cargo Plane]] (military)

			<gallery width="auto" perrow="2" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="220">
			File:Dilettante-GTAV-Merryweather.jpg\|Merryweather [[Dilettante]]
			File:Mesa-Offroad-GTAV.jpeg\|Merryweather [[Mesa]]
			</gallery>

	==Mission appearances==		==Mission appearances==

A-Dust at 00:38, 22 March 2014

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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~~)</small><br />[[~~Don Percival~~]] <small>~~(founder/CEO)~~</small>		\|owner = [[Don Percival]] <small>(founder/CEO)</small><br />[[Devin Weston]] (<small>minority shareholder</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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	== Company background ==		== Company background ==
	{{~~spoilers~~}}		{{spoiler}}

	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.		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.
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	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.

	At times, Weston employs the mercenaries for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|sends a squad]] to Michael's mansion to murder his [[Amanda De Santa\|wife]] and [[Tracey De Santa\|daughter]] as revenge for not [[Legal Trouble\|pulling the plug on the film]] and accidentally killing Weston's legal counsel [[Molly Schultz]] in the process; however Michael successfully thwarts the attack. Weston later sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|kill]] Michael and [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. Both Michael and Agent Norton manage to survive the Kortz Center attack with the assistance of Trevor. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a foundry in [[~~Murietta Heights~~]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all wiped out by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.		At times, Weston employs the mercenaries for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|sends a squad]] to Michael's mansion to murder his [[Amanda De Santa\|wife]] and [[Tracey De Santa\|daughter]] as revenge for not [[Legal Trouble\|pulling the plug on the film]] and accidentally killing Weston's legal counsel [[Molly Schultz]] in the process; however Michael successfully thwarts the attack. Weston later sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|kill]] Michael and [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. Both Michael and Agent Norton manage to survive the Kortz Center attack with the assistance of Trevor. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a [[Grand Banks Steel Inc.\|foundry]] in [[Cypress Flats]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all wiped out by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.

	By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States government. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[Don Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.		By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States government. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[Don Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.

Gsu eagle 31049 at 14:17, 19 March 2014

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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~~/CEO~~)</small><br />[[Don Percival]] <small>(founder/CEO)</small>		\|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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	{{spoilers}}		{{spoilers}}

	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 ~~guards will~~ still ~~patrol~~ areas of ~~Los Santos~~.		* 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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Gsu eagle 31049 at 18:06, 15 March 2014

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	{{spoilers}}		{{spoilers}}

	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.		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.

	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.

	At times, Weston employs the mercenaries for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|sends a squad]] to Michael's mansion to murder his [[Amanda De Santa\|wife]] and [[Tracey De Santa\|daughter]] as revenge for not [[Legal Trouble\|pulling the plug on the film]] and accidentally killing [[Molly Schultz]] in the process. Weston later sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|kill]] Michael and [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a foundry in [[Murietta Heights]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all wiped out by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.		At times, Weston employs the mercenaries for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|sends a squad]] to Michael's mansion to murder his [[Amanda De Santa\|wife]] and [[Tracey De Santa\|daughter]] as revenge for not [[Legal Trouble\|pulling the plug on the film]] and accidentally killing Weston's legal counsel [[Molly Schultz]] in the process; however Michael successfully thwarts the attack. Weston later sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|kill]] Michael and [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. Both Michael and Agent Norton manage to survive the Kortz Center attack with the assistance of Trevor. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a foundry in [[Murietta Heights]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all wiped out by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.

	By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States ~~Department of Defense~~. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[Don Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.		By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States government. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[Don Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.

	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==
	;Weapons		;Weapons
	* [[Pistol]]		* [[Pistol]] (civilian and military)
	* [[Carbine Rifle]]		* [[Pump Shotgun]] (military)
			* [[Carbine Rifle]] (military)

	;Vehicles		;Vehicles
	* [[Mesa Grande\|~~Canis~~ Mesa]] (off-road version)		* [[Karin]] [[Dilettante]] (civilian)
	* [[Buzzard]] attack helicopter		* [[Canis]] [[Mesa Grande\|Mesa]] (off-road version, military)
	* [[Cargo Plane]]		* [[Buzzard]] attack helicopter (military)
			* [[Cargo Plane]] (military)

	==Mission appearances==		==Mission appearances==
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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 guards will still patrol areas of Los Santos.

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Gsu eagle 31049 at 19:30, 8 February 2014

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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/CEO)</small><br />[[~~Donald~~ Percival]] <small>(founder/CEO)</small>		\|owner = [[Devin Weston]] <small>(majority shareholder/CEO)</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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	At times, Weston employs the mercenaries for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|sends a squad]] to Michael's mansion to murder his [[Amanda De Santa\|wife]] and [[Tracey De Santa\|daughter]] as revenge for not [[Legal Trouble\|pulling the plug on the film]] and accidentally killing [[Molly Schultz]] in the process. Weston later sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|kill]] Michael and [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a foundry in [[Murietta Heights]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all wiped out by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.		At times, Weston employs the mercenaries for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|sends a squad]] to Michael's mansion to murder his [[Amanda De Santa\|wife]] and [[Tracey De Santa\|daughter]] as revenge for not [[Legal Trouble\|pulling the plug on the film]] and accidentally killing [[Molly Schultz]] in the process. Weston later sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|kill]] Michael and [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a foundry in [[Murietta Heights]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all wiped out by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.

	By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States Department of Defense. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[~~Donald~~ Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.		By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States Department of Defense. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[Don Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.

	== Equipment ==		== Equipment ==

Gsu eagle 31049 at 18:01, 16 December 2013

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	'''Merryweather Security Consulting''' is a civilian security firm and private military contractor in [[Los Santos in GTA V\|Los Santos]] in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. ~~The~~ company serves as a major antagonistic faction due to its ownership by [[Devin Weston]], one of the two main [[antagonist]]s ~~of GTA V~~.		'''Merryweather Security Consulting''' is a civilian security firm and private military contractor in [[Los Santos in GTA V\|Los Santos]] in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Online]]. In GTA V, the company serves as a major antagonistic faction due to its ownership by [[Devin Weston]], one of the two main [[antagonist]]s.

	== Company background ==		== Company background ==
	{{spoilers}}		{{spoilers}}

	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. ~~Prior~~ to ~~the~~ events of GTA V, Merryweather received authorization by the federal government to operate on American soil for both civilian and military operations.		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.

	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 ~~as they~~ attempt to ~~neutralize~~ 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.

	At times, Weston employs the ~~military contractors~~ for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston ~~sends a squad of Merryweather soldiers to~~ [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|~~assassinate~~ Michael's ~~family~~]] as revenge for ~~foiling his~~ [[Legal Trouble\|~~planned insurance fraud scheme~~ and killing ~~his legal counsel]]~~ [[Molly Schultz]]. Weston ~~also~~ sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|~~assassinate~~]] Michael and [[Federal Investigation ~~Bureau~~\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a foundry in [[Murietta Heights]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all ~~killed~~ by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.		At times, Weston employs the mercenaries for his personal use. At the premiere of Michael's film ''[[Meltdown (film)\|Meltdown]]'', Weston [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|sends a squad]] to Michael's mansion to murder his [[Amanda De Santa\|wife]] and [[Tracey De Santa\|daughter]] as revenge for not [[Legal Trouble\|pulling the plug on the film]] and accidentally killing [[Molly Schultz]] in the process. Weston later sends several squads to [[The Wrap Up\|kill]] Michael and [[Federal Bureau of Investigation#HD Universe\|FIB Agent]] [[Dave Norton]] at the [[Kortz Center]]. If the player decides to [[The Third Way\|assassinate Weston]], [[Lester Crest]] contacts Weston, telling him that the gold from the UD heist is being smelted at a foundry in [[Murietta Heights]]. Weston sends several squads of Merryweather mercenaries, where they are all wiped out by the protagonists. Anticipating that the protagonists will come and kill him, Weston has several soldiers guard his estate, where they are all killed by Trevor, and Weston is kidnapped and later killed by Trevor, Michael, and Franklin.

	By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States Department of Defense. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[Donald Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.		By the end of GTA V, Merryweather's license to operate in the United States is revoked after several unrecoverable public relations disasters cause the loss of multiple civilian and government contracts, especially from the United States Department of Defense. If the player kills Weston, company founder [[Donald Percival]] buys out his shares at cost, becoming the new majority shareholder. Percival e-mails the protagonists, thanking them for killing Weston and that he will turn a blind eye to the protagonists' actions provide they leave Merryweather and its interests alone.
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	* [[Buzzard]] attack helicopter		* [[Buzzard]] attack helicopter
	* [[Cargo Plane]]		* [[Cargo Plane]]

			==Mission appearances==
			;GTA V
			* [[Scouting the Port]]
			* [[The Merryweather Heist]]
			* [[Minor Turbulence]]
			* [[Derailed]]
			* [[Meltdown (GTA V)\|Meltdown]]
			* [[The Big Score (GTA V)\|The Big Score]]
			* [[The Third Way]]

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

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	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.

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	* 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 patrol cars can still be seen in certain areas after [[Endings in GTA V\|the end]] of GTA V.		* 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.		* The player can invest in Merryweather stock on the [[Liberty City National]] exchange. If the player chooses [[The Third Way]] as the [[Endings in GTA V\|final mission]], Merryweather stock will plummet by nearly 100% of its value. The player can then make a high risk/high reward investment by buying Merryweather stock after receiving an email from Don Percival and advance time by approximately two weeks; if timed correctly, the player can receive 50% or more return on investment after the stock eventually recovers. Also, despite losing their domestic operations, Merryweather stock can still be traded on the LCN.

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