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|caption = Patrol Invest Group security guards in GTA Vice City. All PIG members use the same model.
|caption = A Patrol Invest Group security guard at [[Starfish Island]]. All PIG members use the same model.
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== Description ==
== Description ==
[[File:GoodCitizenBonus-GTAVC.PNG|thumb|left|232px|The player obtaining a Good Citizen Bonus for knocking over a PIG.]]
The PIGS mainly operate as a legitimate security force out of [[DBP Security]], but are also involved in some illegal protection services. They patrol the [[North Point Mall]] area (northern Vice Point), [[Viceport]], [[Escobar International Airport]] and [[Starfish Island]]. They provide protection to the [[Leaf Links Country Club]], [[El Banco Corrupto Grande]], the [[Front Page Cafe]], [[Spand Express]], public events and to Congressman Alex Shrub   
The PIGS mainly operate as a legitimate security force out of [[DBP Security]], but are also involved in some illegal protection services. They patrol the [[North Point Mall]] area (northern Vice Point), [[Viceport]], [[Escobar International Airport]] and [[Starfish Island]]. They provide protection to the [[Leaf Links Country Club]], [[El Banco Corrupto Grande]], the [[Front Page Cafe]], [[Spand Express]], public events and to Congressman Alex Shrub   


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File:DBPSecurity-GTAVC.jpg|Two Patrol Invest Group security guards standing in front of DBP Security Headquarters in Grand Theft Auto:Vice City.
File:DBPSecurity-GTAVC.jpg|Two Patrol Invest Group security guards standing in front of DBP Security Headquarters in Grand Theft Auto:Vice City.
File:Securityguard-GTAVC.jpg|A Patrol Invest Group security guard at [[Starfish Island]].
File:Riot-GTAVC5.jpg|Patrol Invest Group security guards providing security for [[Spand Express]].
File:Riot-GTAVC5.jpg|Patrol Invest Group security guards providing security for [[Spand Express]].
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Revision as of 09:04, 6 May 2012

GANG
Patrol Invest Group
A Patrol Invest Group security guard at Starfish Island. All PIG members use the same model.
Games: GTA Vice City
GTA Vice City Stories
Locations: North Point Mall, El Banco Corrupto Grande, Leaf Links Country Club, Viceport, Escobar International Airport & Starfish Island
Leader: Unknown
Type: Security outfit/gang
Enemies: Sharks, Cubans, Haitians and Vercetti Gang
Affiliations: Vice City Triads
Vehicles: Baggage Handler, Securicar, PCJ-600
Weapons: Pistol, Teaser (BETA Weapon)
Members: Dick Tanner (deceased)

The Patrol Investment Group, also known as the PIGS (because of the initials of their gang name) and the Security Guards, are a gang acting as a security firm featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

While superficially appearing nothing like a criminal organization, GTA Vice City describes members of the PIGS as a "gang", as evidenced by games stats, when the PIGS can be declared the player's "least favorite gang" if the player kills more PIGS members than those from other gangs. The stats also dubbed members of the PIGS "security guards".

Description

The player obtaining a Good Citizen Bonus for knocking over a PIG.

The PIGS mainly operate as a legitimate security force out of DBP Security, but are also involved in some illegal protection services. They patrol the North Point Mall area (northern Vice Point), Viceport, Escobar International Airport and Starfish Island. They provide protection to the Leaf Links Country Club, El Banco Corrupto Grande, the Front Page Cafe, Spand Express, public events and to Congressman Alex Shrub

The PIGs appear many times throughout the story of GTA Vice City. They provide protection for Congressman Alex Shrub and the band Love Fist, and have links to the Vice City Triads, providing protection for their illegal counterfeiting operation. At one point the PIGs attempt to move in on Tommy Vercetti's protection rackets in Ocean Beach; Tommy wipes out the guards involved, and destroys their office.

The leadership of the PIGs is unknown. The only named member of the gang was Dick Tanner, and Tanner was actually part of a European gang, working for the PIGs as a cover, before being killed by Tommy in the mission Autocide.

Behavior

Unlike conventional gangs, PIGs do not congregate or move in groups, but rather patrol the streets separately. PIGs are not ordinarily hostile to Tommy, and will only attack in self-defense; PIG members will also attack the player if they fire a weapon, whether it was aimed at them or not.

PIGs patrolling Starfish Island may attack or be attacked by the Vercetti Gang if they enter the grounds of Tommy's mansion. Likewise, soldiers at the Fort Baxter Air Base will kill the PIGS if they are seen on the road in front of their base. North Point Mall PIGs are frequently in conflict with the Sharks gang over turf; police act against both parties when gun battles occur. In addition, policemen will pursue and kill PIG members in the same manner as they do with gang members and street criminals, allowing the player to attain "Good Citizen Bonuses" worth $50 each for each punch/kick/attack delivered to a fleeing PIG member. Player must be careful though, as the PIG (or any nearby PIGs) may attack player with a pistol. Oddly, while being a part of a law enforcement organisation (as security guards), thet can be seen, like any other gang and street criminals, being chased by police officers.

Trivia

  • The Patrol Invest Group, along with the Vercetti Gang, ares the only Vice City based gang that does not appear in groups at rampages.

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