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'''Darkel''' was scheduled to be a character in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], but he was removed during its development. Darkel was to be a revolutionary urchin who would vow to bring down the [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|city's]] economy. One known mission for Darkel involved stealing an [[Mr. Whoopee|ice cream van]], using it to attract pedestrians and then blowing it up[http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/091/091649p1.html] (this mission was given to [[El Burro]] as [[I Scream, You Scream]]). Darkel was originally expected to give out Rampage-esque missions and terrorist-like missions. Rockstar never revealed why Darkel was removed, although it is suspected that Darkel was removed due to the [[:wp:September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11, 2001 attacks]], since Darkel wanted to take the economy of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] down. Despite this, Darkel remains listed in the GTA III manual credits and the character texture remains in the games data files.
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'''Darkel''' was scheduled to be a character in the [[3D Universe]] who was to appear in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] before being removed during the development of the game. He was voice by [[Bill Fiore]] and, despite it being removed from the game, he is still credited in the game's credits.


He was meant to live underneath the [[Callahan Bridge]]. His missions would be recieved here also.
==Character history==
Darkel was to be a revolutionary urchin who would vow to bring down the [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|city's]] economy. One known mission for Darkel involved stealing an [[Mr. Whoopee|ice cream van]], using it to attract pedestrians and then blowing it up (this mission was given to [[El Burro (GTA III)|El Burro]] as [[I Scream, You Scream]]).<ref>[http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/091/091649p1.html ''IGN Article'' - February 21, 2001]</ref> Darkel was originally expected to give out [[Rampages|Rampage-esque]] missions and terrorist-like missions.<ref>[http://www.gouranga.com/nf-march01.htm ''Gouranga.com'' - March 19, 2001]</ref> Internal files suggest this to be accurate.<ref>[http://www.3dhole.com/gtafiles/ghost_bear/GTA%203%20Source%20code%20classes.htm#CDarkel GTA 3 Source code classes, class CDarkel], 3dhole.com</ref> According to [[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]], Darkel was removed because his missions weren't "as good as the rest of the game", and because he didn't "work alongside the other characters".<ref>[http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/19861/grand-theft-auto-iii-your-questions-answered-part-one-claude-dar.html <nowiki>[Top Story]</nowiki> Grand Theft Auto III: Your Questions Answered – Part One (Claude, Darkel & Other Characters)], Rockstargames.com</ref> They also claim he was removed months before 9/11, disproving the rumour that he was cut because of the 9/11 attacks. Another Darkel mission was rumoured to have involved killing [[Donald Love]] by flying a [[Dodo|plane]] into the [[Love Media]] building. Rockstar has, however, confirmed that rumour to be false as well, claiming the Dodo was never meant to be able to fly in the first place.<ref>[http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/19981/grand-theft-auto-iii-your-questions-answered-part-two-911-the-gh.html <nowiki>[Top Story]</nowiki> Grand Theft Auto III: Your Questions Answered – Part Two (9/11, The “Ghost Town”, The Dodo and Other Mysteries)], Rockstargames.com</ref>


Darkel was&nbsp;voiced by Bill Fiore.  
Despite being taken out, Darkel remains listed in the GTA III manual credits and the character texture remains in the game's data files. A group of [[tramps]] with [[Molotov Cocktail|molotovs]] can be found in the tunnel that connects [[8-Ball]]'s [[8-Ball Autos|bomb shop]] in [[Harwood]] to the rear of the [[Supa Save!]] in [[Portland View]], supposedly remnants of Darkel's "gang" - a [[Liberty Tree]] [[Strange Tramps Seen All Over Liberty City|article]] also alludes to a rise in tramp-related assaults. Darkel was supposedly meant to live underneath the [[Callahan Bridge]], where he would give the player missions.


== Sources ==
== References ==
* [http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/091/091649p1.html ''IGN Article'']
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* [http://www.gouranga.com/nf-info-gta3.htm ''Gouranga Website'']
 
== External link ==
* [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=43867 ''Frequently Asked Question about GTA III'']
* [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=43867 ''Frequently Asked Question about GTA III'']


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Character
Darkel
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Appearances GTA III
Full Name Darkel
Status

Alive

Gender Gender::Male
Nationality American
Home Liberty City
Voiced by Bill Fiore
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Darkel was scheduled to be a character in the 3D Universe who was to appear in Grand Theft Auto III before being removed during the development of the game. He was voice by Bill Fiore and, despite it being removed from the game, he is still credited in the game's credits.

Character history

Darkel was to be a revolutionary urchin who would vow to bring down the city's economy. One known mission for Darkel involved stealing an ice cream van, using it to attract pedestrians and then blowing it up (this mission was given to El Burro as I Scream, You Scream).[1] Darkel was originally expected to give out Rampage-esque missions and terrorist-like missions.[2] Internal files suggest this to be accurate.[3] According to Rockstar, Darkel was removed because his missions weren't "as good as the rest of the game", and because he didn't "work alongside the other characters".[4] They also claim he was removed months before 9/11, disproving the rumour that he was cut because of the 9/11 attacks. Another Darkel mission was rumoured to have involved killing Donald Love by flying a plane into the Love Media building. Rockstar has, however, confirmed that rumour to be false as well, claiming the Dodo was never meant to be able to fly in the first place.[5]

Despite being taken out, Darkel remains listed in the GTA III manual credits and the character texture remains in the game's data files. A group of tramps with molotovs can be found in the tunnel that connects 8-Ball's bomb shop in Harwood to the rear of the Supa Save! in Portland View, supposedly remnants of Darkel's "gang" - a Liberty Tree article also alludes to a rise in tramp-related assaults. Darkel was supposedly meant to live underneath the Callahan Bridge, where he would give the player missions.

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