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[[File:EpsilonProgram-GTASA-logo.jpg|thumb|The logo of the Epsilon Program.]] | [[File:EpsilonProgram-GTASA-logo.jpg|thumb|The logo of the Epsilon Program.]] | ||
'''The Epsilon Program''' is a fictional religious cult across a number of [[Grand Theft Auto]] games, led by [[Cris Formage]]. The cult first emerged as a [http://www.epsilonprogram.com/ teaser site] for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. The cult is an obvious scam, intended to gain money by brainwashing its followers into paying large sums of money, parodying real-life cults in the late 20th century. In Formage's own words, it is "''a fellowship of like-minded adults who tithe money in exchange for salvation and merit badges''". | '''The Epsilon Program''' is a fictional religious cult across a number of [[Grand Theft Auto]] games, led by [[Cris Formage]]. The cult first emerged as a [http://www.epsilonprogram.com/ teaser site] for [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], and more recently a [http://twitter.com/EpsilonismToday twitter account] for [[GTA V]]. | ||
The cult is an obvious scam, intended to gain money by brainwashing its followers into paying large sums of money, parodying real-life cults in the late 20th century. In Formage's own words, it is "''a fellowship of like-minded adults who tithe money in exchange for salvation and merit badges''". The cult seems to be a parody of [[:wp:Scientology]], which is followed by Hollywood celebrities, and is likely to be a central theme to [[Vinewood]] celebrities in [[GTA V]]. | |||
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[[Brendan Roberts]] suggests that he is a member of the cult, as noted when he says ''"Kifflom"'' at the end of his interview on Intelligent Agenda on [[Public Liberty Radio]]. | [[Brendan Roberts]] suggests that he is a member of the cult, as noted when he says ''"Kifflom"'' at the end of his interview on Intelligent Agenda on [[Public Liberty Radio]]. | ||
==Possible background | ==Possible background== | ||
The Epsilon Program is named after the [[:wp:Epsilon|Greek letter E]]. The name could possibly be in reference to the [[:wp:Epsilon Team|Epsilon Team]], a Greek secret society. | The Epsilon Program is named after the [[:wp:Epsilon|Greek letter E]]. The name could possibly be in reference to the [[:wp:Epsilon Team|Epsilon Team]], a Greek secret society. | ||
In 1987 film ''[[:wp:Dragnet|Dragnet]]'' two cops are involved in investigating a crime. The crime gang is ran by a reverend, who has a voice similar to Cris Formage's. All members of the gang are in a cult, and perform a number of weird rituals throughout the movie. In certain scenes a quiet background music can be heard, identical to the one on the Epsilon Program website. The movie is shot in Los Angeles and some scenes are shot near the observatory - which is sometimes linked with Epsilon in the game. The short scene from the movie featuring both reverend's voice and the music can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWkm713fH-s here]. | In 1987 film ''[[:wp:Dragnet|Dragnet]]'' two cops are involved in investigating a crime. The crime gang is ran by a reverend, who has a voice similar to Cris Formage's. All members of the gang are in a cult, and perform a number of weird rituals throughout the movie. In certain scenes a quiet background music can be heard, identical to the one on the Epsilon Program website. The movie is shot in Los Angeles and some scenes are shot near the observatory - which is sometimes linked with Epsilon in the game. The short scene from the movie featuring both reverend's voice and the music can be seen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWkm713fH-s here]. | ||
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The Epsilon Program also exists in the [[GTA IV Era]]. It is referenced on the [[Radio Stations in GTA IV|radio]] and [[Internet in GTA IV|Internet]]. [[Brendan Roberts]] may be a member of the cult. This may be a reference to Tom Cruise's religion being Scientology, as Roberts is speculated to be based on Cruise. | The Epsilon Program also exists in the [[GTA IV Era]]. It is referenced on the [[Radio Stations in GTA IV|radio]] and [[Internet in GTA IV|Internet]]. [[Brendan Roberts]] may be a member of the cult. This may be a reference to Tom Cruise's religion being Scientology, as Roberts is speculated to be based on Cruise. | ||
In July 2012, Rockstar created the [ | In July 2012, Rockstar created the [http://twitter.com/EpsilonismToday EpsilonismToday] twitter account. This suggests the cult continues in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]], but it's not known whether this will play a major part in the storyline. Recently, the real religion of Scientology has caused controversies in the media, and it's famously practiced by Hollywood stars in LA - so Epsilonism is likely to be a central theme to the celebrity lifestyle in [[Vinewood]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.epsilonprogram.com/ The official Epsilon Program website]. | * [http://www.epsilonprogram.com/ The official Epsilon Program website]. | ||
* [ | * [http://twitter.com/EpsilonismToday EpsilonismToday] on Twitter | ||
* [http://myepsilon.org/ MyEpsilon.org] - a fan website that analyses information on the Epsilon Program and other [[Myths in GTA San Andreas|game myths]] from GTA San Andreas. | * [http://myepsilon.org/ MyEpsilon.org] - a fan website that analyses information on the Epsilon Program and other [[Myths in GTA San Andreas|game myths]] from GTA San Andreas. | ||
* [https://sites.google.com/site/programmeepsilonproject/ Programme Epsilon Project] - a fan website focused on gathering new information on the cult from GTA V. | * [https://sites.google.com/site/programmeepsilonproject/ Programme Epsilon Project] - a fan website focused on gathering new information on the cult from GTA V. | ||
[[Category:Myths]] | [[Category:Myths]] | ||