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''This page details the main points of the '''plot''' of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. For the entire plot, you must read each [[Missions in GTA IV|mission article]] separately.'' | :''This page details the main points of the '''plot''' of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. For the entire plot, you must read each [[Missions in GTA IV|mission article]] separately.'' | ||
The [[protagonist]] of | The [[protagonist]] of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] is [[Niko Bellic]], an Eastern European. In the very first [[cutscene]], Niko is with a friend on a ship, the [[Platypus]], preparing to dock at [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]]. After Niko's friend, Hossan (later a [[Random Character]]), says that he would like to stay in Liberty city, and ''live the dream'', Niko explains that his cousin, [[Roman Bellic]], is ''already'' living the American dream. | ||
When Niko meets Roman, it turns out that he isn't living the dream at all. In fact, he is at the bottom of what he calls the ''food chain''. Roman insists that he ''will'' become rich some day, and all he need is one man, one good man. He believes that this man is Niko. It turns out that Niko has his own problems. Niko starts to tell his story, but Roman fall to sleep. All that Niko gets to say is, "''During the war, we did some bad things, and bad things happened to us. War, is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other. And I was very young, and very angry. Maybe that is no excuse''". He also mentions the ''two things'' that brought him to Liberty City, but does not elaborate. | When Niko meets Roman, it turns out that he isn't living the dream at all. In fact, he is at the bottom of what he calls the ''food chain''. Roman insists that he ''will'' become rich some day, and all he need is one man, one good man. He believes that this man is Niko. It turns out that Niko has his own problems. Niko starts to tell his story, but Roman fall to sleep. All that Niko gets to say is, "''During the war, we did some bad things, and bad things happened to us. War, is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other. And I was very young, and very angry. Maybe that is no excuse''". He also mentions the ''two things'' that brought him to Liberty City, but does not elaborate. | ||
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When Niko arrives at the warehouse appointed for the meet Dimitri reveals he is working with [[Rodislav Bulgarin]], the loan shark that Niko told Roman about earlier. The killing of Faustin was a set up so that Dimitri could take over the [[Faustin Family]]. Dimitri offered Niko to Bulgarin for free, as a show of loyalty, Bulgarin's men appear and open fire on Niko. Dimitri and Bulgarin leave the meet when Little Jacob joins the fight and helps Niko kill the men. When they finish off the men, the two escape the warehouse and the arriving [[LCPD]]. | When Niko arrives at the warehouse appointed for the meet Dimitri reveals he is working with [[Rodislav Bulgarin]], the loan shark that Niko told Roman about earlier. The killing of Faustin was a set up so that Dimitri could take over the [[Faustin Family]]. Dimitri offered Niko to Bulgarin for free, as a show of loyalty, Bulgarin's men appear and open fire on Niko. Dimitri and Bulgarin leave the meet when Little Jacob joins the fight and helps Niko kill the men. When they finish off the men, the two escape the warehouse and the arriving [[LCPD]]. | ||
Niko goes to pick up Roman and tell him about the situation. Roman says that they should move to Mallorie's apartment in [[Bohan]], to escape Dimitri's manhunt. They go to Roman's | Niko goes to pick up Roman and tell him about the situation. Roman says that they should move to Mallorie's apartment in [[Bohan]], to escape Dimitri's manhunt. They go to Roman's apartment to collect some stuff, where they find that Dimitri has had the safehouse and Roman's taxi depot burnt down; this greatly upsets Roman, launching him into a fit of rage. Partly because he had worked hard for the depot and the apartment, partly because he had had an engagement ring in the apartment so he could propose to Mallorie. | ||
Niko does errands for Mallorie's friends: community leader [[Manny Escuela]], and drug baroness [[Elizabeta Torres]]. Elizabeta introduces Niko to [[Packie McReary]], [[Johnny Klebitz]] and [[Playboy X]]. Manny introduces him to a crooked police officer, [[Francis McReary]]. | Niko does errands for Mallorie's friends: community leader [[Manny Escuela]], and drug baroness [[Elizabeta Torres]]. Elizabeta introduces Niko to [[Packie McReary]], [[Johnny Klebitz]] and [[Playboy X]]. Manny introduces him to a crooked police officer, [[Francis McReary]]. | ||
In Elizabeta's penultimate mission Niko must retrieve some cocaine for Elizabeta, that some friends of Little Jacob's stole, from an old hospital on [[Colony Island]]. After retrieving the cocaine, Niko meets Jacob in a Bohan alleyway where Niko's girlfriend Michelle appears and confiscates the cocaine. Michelle, or [[Karen]] has been working undercover for a shady government agency , (known to the civilian population as [[United Liberty Paper]]), an agency that wants Niko has to work for. Niko has no choice in this, if he refuses, his file, containing all of his crimes, will be handed over to the | In Elizabeta's penultimate mission Niko must retrieve some cocaine for Elizabeta, that some friends of Little Jacob's stole, from an old hospital on [[Colony Island]]. After retrieving the cocaine, Niko meets Jacob in a Bohan alleyway where Niko's girlfriend Michelle appears and confiscates the cocaine. Michelle, or [[Karen]] has been working undercover for a shady government agency , (known to the civilian population as [[United Liberty Paper]]), an agency that wants Niko has to work for. Niko has no choice in this, if he refuses, his file, containing all of his crimes, will be handed over to the authorities and he will be prosecuted. But in addition to Niko's retaining his innocence, the agency will help Niko find the traitor who gave Niko and his unit up for money. Niko is reasonably happy with his current situation until Roman is kidnapped by gangsters he owes money to and is offered to Dimitri as bait to draw out Niko. Niko rescues his cousin, then Roman begs Niko to forget about Dimitri. Niko agrees, as long as Roman will not try to talk him out of finding Florian Cravic and Darko Brevic. Roman agrees and goes on to spend a the proceeds of the old taxi depots insurance on a new luxury [[Middle Park East Safehouse|apartment]] in [[Algonquin]] and a fleet of new [[Cavalcade]] taxis. | ||
Niko also begins working for [[Francis McReary]], and [[Playboy X]]. Playboy introduces Niko to [[Dwayne Forge]] who Playboy pays Niko to be friends with (as he doesn't want to be seen with his old mentor), and the player eventually has a choice to kill Playboy, or Dwayne. Niko begins to work for Francis McReary when Francis blackmail Niko with evidence on his previous crimes (though this may be a bluff as the government agency Niko previously worked for promises to keep Niko's crimes under wraps). Niko also works for, and builds a good friendship with [[Patrick McReary]] (or 'Packie' as he is more well-known). That also stems out to his brothers, [[Gerald McReary]] and [[Derrick McReary]], as well as a relationship with their sister, [[Kate McReary]]. Eventually, Francis finds out that Derrick is back in town and begins to worry. He knows that Derrick knows Francis is crooked and tells Niko to kill Derrick. Then Derrick calls Niko and asks him to kill Francis, as he fears for his safety. The player gets a choice, kill Francis, or Derrick. | Niko also begins working for [[Francis McReary]], and [[Playboy X]]. Playboy introduces Niko to [[Dwayne Forge]] who Playboy pays Niko to be friends with (as he doesn't want to be seen with his old mentor), and the player eventually has a choice to kill Playboy, or Dwayne. Niko begins to work for Francis McReary when Francis blackmail Niko with evidence on his previous crimes (though this may be a bluff as the government agency Niko previously worked for promises to keep Niko's crimes under wraps). Niko also works for, and builds a good friendship with [[Patrick McReary]] (or 'Packie' as he is more well-known). That also stems out to his brothers, [[Gerald McReary]] and [[Derrick McReary]], as well as a relationship with their sister, [[Kate McReary]]. Eventually, Francis finds out that Derrick is back in town and begins to worry. He knows that Derrick knows Francis is crooked and tells Niko to kill Derrick. Then Derrick calls Niko and asks him to kill Francis, as he fears for his safety. The player gets a choice, kill Francis, or Derrick. | ||
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Niko and Roman go to the airport. A van drives past and drops Darko out the back, and then it drives off. Niko finds out that Darko set them up for only $1000. Darko is a drug addict who has had a very bad life. He says thank you to Niko for killing him. The player gets a choice. If the player kills Darko, Niko puts 12 bullets into him, one for each friend who died, and then he leaves not feeling any better. If the player spares him, Niko feels better, knowing that living was the best punishment for Darko. | Niko and Roman go to the airport. A van drives past and drops Darko out the back, and then it drives off. Niko finds out that Darko set them up for only $1000. Darko is a drug addict who has had a very bad life. He says thank you to Niko for killing him. The player gets a choice. If the player kills Darko, Niko puts 12 bullets into him, one for each friend who died, and then he leaves not feeling any better. If the player spares him, Niko feels better, knowing that living was the best punishment for Darko. | ||
''From this point forward the game goes into ending mode. The missions are played out each started by a phone call. There are two dramatically different endings, which one is played is decided by an upcoming decision. It is recommended to save on a new file so that you can easily go back and see the other ending. For details on the lead up of the choice starting with Darko's death/spare), as well as details of both endings, see [[GTA IV Endings|here]].'' | :''From this point forward the game goes into ending mode. The missions are played out each started by a phone call. There are two dramatically different endings, which one is played is decided by an upcoming decision. It is recommended to save on a new file so that you can easily go back and see the other ending. For details on the lead up of the choice starting with Darko's death/spare), as well as details of both endings, see [[GTA IV Endings|here]].'' | ||
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