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{{also|''For the vehicle company of a similar name, see [[Maibatsu Corporation]]''}} | |||
{{infobox gang | {{infobox gang | ||
|image = TheZaibatsuCorporation-GTA2-logo.png | | image = TheZaibatsuCorporation-GTA2-logo.png | ||
|caption = The Zaibatsu Corporation logo. | | caption = The Zaibatsu Corporation logo. | ||
|game = GTA2 | | game = GTA2 | ||
|locations = [[Downtown District|Downtown]], [[Industrial District|Industrial]] and [[Residential District|Residential]] Districts of [[Anywhere City]] | | locations = [[Downtown District|Downtown]], [[Industrial District|Industrial]] and [[Residential District|Residential]] Districts of [[Anywhere City]] | ||
|leaders = [[Trey Welsh]]<br />[[Red Valdez]]<br />[[Uno Carb]] | | leaders = [[Trey Welsh]]<br />[[Red Valdez]]<br />[[Uno Carb]] | ||
|type = Organized Crime | | type = Organized Crime | ||
|enemies = [[Rednecks]]<br />[[Yakuza]]<br />[[Scientists]]<br />[[Russian Mafia]]<br />[[Hare Krishna]]<br />[[Loonies]]<br />[[Yutes]] | | enemies = [[Rednecks]]<br />[[Yakuza]]<br />[[Scientists]]<br />[[Russian Mafia]]<br />[[Hare Krishna]]<br />[[Loonies]]<br />[[Yutes]] | ||
|affiliations = [[Claude Speed]] | | affiliations = [[Claude Speed]] | ||
|colors = Black and Gold | | colors = Black and Gold | ||
|cars = [[Z-Type]] | | cars = [[Z-Type]] | ||
|businesses = Pharmaceuticals | | businesses = Pharmaceuticals | ||
|fronts = Zaibatsu Pharmaceuticals | | fronts = Zaibatsu Pharmaceuticals | ||
|members = [[Trey Welsh]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Red Valdez]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Uno Carb]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Flambo Cortez]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Sacchmo]] <small>(deceased)</small> | | members = [[Trey Welsh]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Red Valdez]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Uno Carb]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Flambo Cortez]] <small>(deceased)</small><br />[[Sacchmo]] <small>(deceased)</small> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The following gangs that contests the control by the Zaibatsu Corporation are: [[Yakuza]], the [[Rednecks]], the [[Scientists]], the [[Loonies]], the [[Hare Krishna]], and the [[Russian Mafia]]. They were presumed to be the most powerful criminal organization of all in Anywhere City during the time of Grand Theft Auto 2. The top-ranking leaders of the Zaibatsu Corporation frequently refer to [[Claude Speed]] by the nickname they gave him, "Gecko". In the [[GTA 2: The Movie|film/movie rendition of Grand Theft Auto 2]], Claude is shot dead by Zaibatsu assassins sent to avenge for his theft of Zaibatsu merchandise. | The following gangs that contests the control by the Zaibatsu Corporation are: [[Yakuza]], the [[Rednecks]], the [[Scientists]], the [[Loonies]], the [[Hare Krishna]], and the [[Russian Mafia]]. They were presumed to be the most powerful criminal organization of all in Anywhere City during the time of Grand Theft Auto 2. The top-ranking leaders of the Zaibatsu Corporation frequently refer to [[Claude Speed]] by the nickname they gave him, "Gecko". In the [[GTA 2: The Movie|film/movie rendition of Grand Theft Auto 2]], Claude is shot dead by Zaibatsu assassins sent to avenge for his theft of Zaibatsu merchandise. | ||
The Zaibatsu Corporation still exists in the [[ | The Zaibatsu Corporation still exists in the [[3D Universe]], selling prescription medicines such as [[Equanox]]. | ||
==Products of Zaibatsu== | == Products of Zaibatsu == | ||
'''Advertised:''' | '''Advertised:''' | ||
*[[Zoom Zoom]] - Energy stimulant. | * [[Zoom Zoom]] - Energy stimulant. | ||
*Silky Milky - Breast implants that "feel and taste like the real thing". | * Silky Milky - Breast implants that "feel and taste like the real thing". | ||
*Doesn't Need Anything (DNA) - Baby food. | * Doesn't Need Anything (DNA) - Baby food. | ||
*Hush - Self-reliant sedative. | * Hush - Self-reliant sedative. | ||
*[[Equanox]] - Alertness pills (advertised in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]). | * [[Equanox]] - Alertness pills (advertised in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]). | ||
'''From their in-game car crushing / manufacturing plant:''' | '''From their in-game car crushing / manufacturing plant:''' | ||
*Medicine. | * Medicine. | ||
*Body armour. | * Body armour. | ||
*Weapons. | * Weapons. | ||
;Electricity: | ; Electricity: | ||
Zaibatsu owns the electrical power stations in Anywhere City. | Zaibatsu owns the electrical power stations in Anywhere City. | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
*"Zaibatsu" is a Japanese business term, referring to business conglomerates in the Japanese Empire, that have major influence over the country's economy. | * "Zaibatsu" is a Japanese business term, referring to business conglomerates in the Japanese Empire, that have major influence over the country's economy. | ||
*The [[Maibatsu Corporation]] is likely a nod to the Zaibatsu Corporation. In real life, Mitsubishi was one of Japan's original "Big Four" Zaibatsus and is among the influences of the in-game Maibastsu parody. | * The [[Maibatsu Corporation]] is likely a nod to the Zaibatsu Corporation. In real life, Mitsubishi was one of Japan's original "Big Four" Zaibatsus and is among the influences of the in-game Maibastsu parody. | ||
*The Z radar icon for [[Zhou Ming]] could also pay homage to the Zaibatsu Corporation. | * The Z radar icon for [[Zhou Ming]] could also pay homage to the Zaibatsu Corporation. | ||
==External link== | == External link == | ||
*[http://www.rockstargames.com/gta2/zaibatsu/popup/zai_corporation.html The Zaibatsu Corporation website] | * [http://www.rockstargames.com/gta2/zaibatsu/popup/zai_corporation.html The Zaibatsu Corporation website] | ||
{{Gangs}} | {{Gangs}} | ||
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[[Category:Corporations|Zaibatsu Corporation]] | [[Category:Corporations|Zaibatsu Corporation]] | ||
[[Category:Businesses in GTA III]] | [[Category:Businesses in GTA III]] | ||
[[Category:Businesses in 3D Universe]] |