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[[File:Brickade-TBOGT-front.png|frame|A Brickade in The Ballad of Gay Tony.]]
[[Image:Brickade-TBOGT-front.jpg|thumb|right|320px|A Brickade in The Ballad of Gay Tony (<small>[[:Image:Brickade-TBOGT-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]


The '''Brickade''' was a vehicle in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. It is not obtainable in the game and can only be obtained through mods or by downloading a save game.
The [[HVY]] '''Brickade''' is an armored van in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. The van is notable for being normally inaccessible in gameplay, and as a result, can only be accessed via modding, hacking or specialized savegames.
 
It is unknown why the Brickade is not used in any mission in the game.


== Description ==
== Description ==
The Brickade appears as a large but stumpy armored van, similar to the [[Securicar]] (which interestingly bears a similar "Stockade" badge), but adopts a cab-over design, a golden bodywork and much smaller wheels. In addition to a thick body shell, the Brickade is also equipped with plating that protects the front radiator grill, as well as steel mesh grating covering the front windscreen and wheel wells, partially protecting the Brickade's tires from gunfire.
=== Design ===
The Brickade appears as a large but stumpy and generic [[wp:Armoured bus|armored bus-like]] van, similar to the [[Securicar]] (which interestingly bears a similar "Stockade" badge), but adopts a cab-over design, a beige bodywork and much smaller wheels. In addition to a thick body shell, the Brickade is also equipped with plating that protects the front radiator grill, as well as steel mesh grating covering the front windscreen and wheel wells (which does not actually protect the Brickade's tires from gunfire).


It has an [[wp:Armoured bus|armored bus-like]] shape but has a very generic design.
The Brickade is implied to be associated with the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|police]], as it has a [[Police Radio|police radio]] and the ability to pass through [[tollbooths]] without paying. However, unlike most police vehicles, the Brickade can use a [[Pay 'n' Spray]].


It is unknown why the Brickade was removed from the game.
Although it bears no badging, police chatter implies the Brickade is manufactured by [[HVY]].
 
=== Performance ===
Given its armored construction and subsequently heavy weight, the Brickade's performance is as expected for a vehicle of its class.
 
The Brickade suffers from poor speeds on average due to poor acceleration, but can reach slightly above average top speeds after uninterrupted and prolonged acceleration. Its steering also varies; due to its shorter wheelbase, strong torque and rear wheel drive, the van can execute tight turns in low speeds, but this trait is hampered as the vehicle picks up in speed and increases the vehicle's inertia. Similarly, its brakes are reliable when the vehicle travels slower, but requires a moderately longer stopping distance when braking in higher speed (although they still fare better than those of the [[Ripley]]). Regardless, the Brickade's heavy weight allows it to push smaller and lighter vehicles out of the way with ease.
 
The Brickade is also considerably hardened to handle selected forms of damage to an extent, to the same degree as the [[Enforcer]], [[Police Stockade]] and [[Securicar]]. The vehicle can absorb large amounts of gunfire, but will eventually succumb to engine damage, especially if when it is shot at its weakest point in the front where the engine is. The Brickade can also survive six direct hits from explosive shotgun rounds (at any part of the vehicle) before its gas tank ignites and results in the vehicle exploding (three times the amount of a regular car).


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Brickade uses the same speed, handling, and sound of the [[Ripley]].
*The Brickade shares the same engine sound and interior of the [[Ripley]].
*The Brickade is implied to be associated with the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|police]], as it has a [[Police Radio|police radio]] and the ability to pass through [[tollbooths]] without paying. However, unlike most police vehicles, the Brickade can use a [[Pay 'n' Spray]].
* Despite featuring a meshed frontal windscreen, the player can still be thrown through the Brickade's windscreen in a high-speed collision.
* When exploded after suffering heavy damage, the actual bodywork of the Brickade is only slightly charred (although generic parts, such as its wheels, lights and interior are not), unlike other vehicles in GTA IV games.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCnukBVH1DA Youtube video of the Brickade.]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9e8mkKlD9U Depiction of the Brickade by GTASeriesVideos] on YouTube.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9e8mkKlD9U YouTube video showing more details of the Brickade.]
 
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Revision as of 20:54, 1 May 2010

A Brickade in The Ballad of Gay Tony (Rear quarter view).

The HVY Brickade is an armored van in The Ballad of Gay Tony. The van is notable for being normally inaccessible in gameplay, and as a result, can only be accessed via modding, hacking or specialized savegames.

It is unknown why the Brickade is not used in any mission in the game.

Description

Design

The Brickade appears as a large but stumpy and generic armored bus-like van, similar to the Securicar (which interestingly bears a similar "Stockade" badge), but adopts a cab-over design, a beige bodywork and much smaller wheels. In addition to a thick body shell, the Brickade is also equipped with plating that protects the front radiator grill, as well as steel mesh grating covering the front windscreen and wheel wells (which does not actually protect the Brickade's tires from gunfire).

The Brickade is implied to be associated with the police, as it has a police radio and the ability to pass through tollbooths without paying. However, unlike most police vehicles, the Brickade can use a Pay 'n' Spray.

Although it bears no badging, police chatter implies the Brickade is manufactured by HVY.

Performance

Given its armored construction and subsequently heavy weight, the Brickade's performance is as expected for a vehicle of its class.

The Brickade suffers from poor speeds on average due to poor acceleration, but can reach slightly above average top speeds after uninterrupted and prolonged acceleration. Its steering also varies; due to its shorter wheelbase, strong torque and rear wheel drive, the van can execute tight turns in low speeds, but this trait is hampered as the vehicle picks up in speed and increases the vehicle's inertia. Similarly, its brakes are reliable when the vehicle travels slower, but requires a moderately longer stopping distance when braking in higher speed (although they still fare better than those of the Ripley). Regardless, the Brickade's heavy weight allows it to push smaller and lighter vehicles out of the way with ease.

The Brickade is also considerably hardened to handle selected forms of damage to an extent, to the same degree as the Enforcer, Police Stockade and Securicar. The vehicle can absorb large amounts of gunfire, but will eventually succumb to engine damage, especially if when it is shot at its weakest point in the front where the engine is. The Brickade can also survive six direct hits from explosive shotgun rounds (at any part of the vehicle) before its gas tank ignites and results in the vehicle exploding (three times the amount of a regular car).

Trivia

  • The Brickade shares the same engine sound and interior of the Ripley.
  • Despite featuring a meshed frontal windscreen, the player can still be thrown through the Brickade's windscreen in a high-speed collision.
  • When exploded after suffering heavy damage, the actual bodywork of the Brickade is only slightly charred (although generic parts, such as its wheels, lights and interior are not), unlike other vehicles in GTA IV games.

External links