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[[ | [[File:Downtown-GTAVC-westwards.jpg|thumb|325px|Downtown as viewed to the west from [[Leaf Links]] in GTA Vice City. The east side of the district is dominated by towering skyscrapers that are prominently visible from northern [[Vice City Beach]].]] | ||
[[File:Downtown-GTAVC-southeastwards.jpg|thumb|325px|Downtown, Vice City, as viewed to the southeast in GTA Vice City.]] | |||
'''Downtown''' is the business sector of [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. It is bordered by [[Little Haiti]] to the south and a body of water elsewhere. | '''Downtown''' is the business sector of [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. It is bordered by [[Little Haiti]] to the south and a body of water elsewhere. | ||
==Character== | ==Character== | ||
[[File:Downtown-GTAVC-map.png|thumb|right|300px|Map of Downtown in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]].]] | |||
Downtown is the northernmost area in the city. Mirroring [[wp:Downtown Miami|Downtown Miami]], it has most of the city's skyscrapers, including the tallest structure in the city. The giant [[Hyman Memorial Stadium]] hosts events such as concerts, stock car races, demolition derbies and dirt bike stunt shows. Downtown is the location for the local heavy metal radio station [[V-Rock]] and an enclosed recording studio, where lead singer for rock band [[Love Fist]], Jezz Torrent, was seen recording a song. The [[Ammu-Nation]] gun store supplies weapons and armor. | Downtown is the northernmost area in the city. Mirroring [[wp:Downtown Miami|Downtown Miami]], it has most of the city's skyscrapers, including the tallest structure in the city. The giant [[Hyman Memorial Stadium]] hosts events such as concerts, stock car races, demolition derbies and dirt bike stunt shows. Downtown is the location for the local heavy metal radio station [[V-Rock]] and an enclosed recording studio, where lead singer for rock band [[Love Fist]], Jezz Torrent, was seen recording a song. The [[Ammu-Nation]] gun store supplies weapons and armor. | ||
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==Gang control== | ==Gang control== | ||
In 1984, the area is dominated by the [[Vice City Bikers|Bikers]] gang led by [[Mitch Baker]]. By 1986, the gang has lost control of the area. While the Bikers remain at [[The Greasy Chopper]], they don't control much territory and the rest of the area is not controlled by any gang. | In 1984, the area is dominated by the [[Vice City Bikers|Bikers]] gang led by [[Mitch Baker]]. By 1986, the gang has lost control of the area. While the Bikers remain at [[The Greasy Chopper]], they don't control much territory and the rest of the area is not controlled by any gang. | ||
===Empire buildings controlled=== | |||
*(6) | |||
==Prominent appearances in missions== | ==Prominent appearances in missions== | ||
[[Tommy Vercetti]] visits [[Kent Paul]] in the V-Rock recording studio in order to help out the [[Love Fist]] metal band. His job include buying some drugs and delivering some company for Love Fist during "[[Love Juice]]", deal with a psycho who has been harassing the band during "[[Psycho Killer]]", and drive them to their concert during "[[Publicity Tour]]". Kent Paul wants security from the Biker gang so Vercetti helps out by persuading the gang's leader, [[Mitch Baker]], to provide security. In order to win Baker's trust, Vercetti has to race around Downtown with other Bikers during "[[Alloy Wheels of Steel]]", cause havoc during "[[Messing with the Man]]", and retrieve Baker's bike during "[[Hog Tied]]". | [[Tommy Vercetti]] visits [[Kent Paul]] in the V-Rock recording studio in order to help out the [[Love Fist]] metal band. His job include buying some drugs and delivering some company for Love Fist during "[[Love Juice]]", deal with a psycho who has been harassing the band during "[[Psycho Killer]]", and drive them to their concert during "[[Publicity Tour]]". Kent Paul wants security from the Biker gang so Vercetti helps out by persuading the gang's leader, [[Mitch Baker]], to provide security. In order to win Baker's trust, Vercetti has to race around Downtown with other Bikers during "[[Alloy Wheels of Steel]]", cause havoc during "[[Messing with the Man]]", and retrieve Baker's bike during "[[Hog Tied]]". | ||
Vercetti bought a couple of properties in Downtown: Hyman Condo and [[Skumole Shack]]. He took part in major events in Hyman Memorial Stadium and was shooter of the month after successfully completing the rifle range in Ammu-Nation. | Vercetti bought a couple of properties in Downtown: Hyman Condo and [[Skumole Shack]]. He took part in major events in Hyman Memorial Stadium and was shooter of the month after successfully completing the rifle range in Ammu-Nation. | ||
==Weapon locations== | ==Weapon locations== | ||
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*[[Molotov Cocktail]] - Found underneath the [[Tacopalypse]] canopy. | *[[Molotov Cocktail]] - Found underneath the [[Tacopalypse]] canopy. | ||
==Rampage | ==Rampage locations== | ||
*M60 Rampage | ;GTA Vice City | ||
*Flamethrower Rampage | *M60 Rampage: Located in the northernmost corner of the [[Moist Palms Hotel]]. | ||
*Molotov Rampage | *Flamethrower Rampage: Located next to a staircase leading to a helipad on the north side of the [[Hyman Memorial Stadium]]. | ||
*Minigun Rampage | *Molotov Rampage: Located at the top of a staircase of a building near the VCN building. | ||
*Minigun Rampage: Located in front of a door on the ground floor of the [[VAJ Finance]] building. | |||
==Notable residents== | ==Notable residents== | ||