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[[Image:Predator-GTA3-front.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Predator in GTA III.]]
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| name = Predator
The '''Predator''' is a [[police]] assault boat that the police and the a player may use. It has appeared in the following games:
| front_image = Predator-GTAIII-front.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = A Predator in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]
| vehicle_type = Law enforcement watercraft
| body_style = [[:Category:Boats|Patrol boat]]
| capacity = 1 (driver only) (GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories)<br>4 (driver and three passenger) (GTA IV - GTA V)
| game_1 = GTA III
| game_2 = GTA Vice City
| game_3 = GTA San Andreas
| game_4 = GTA Liberty City Stories
| game_5 = GTA Vice City Stories
| game_6 = GTA IV
| game_7 = GTA V
}}


* [[Grand Theft Auto III]]
The '''Predator''' (or '''Police Predator''' from [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] onwards) is a recurring [[police]] assault boat introduced in [[Grand Theft Auto III]].
* [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]


== Description ==
== Description ==
The Predator is apparently a speedboat designed to serve local police departments, but its performance is typically slightly inferior to even the most basic of speedboats such as the [[Speeder]]. However, the Predator is a unique in that it has built-in .50 caliber machine guns on both sides of the hull, thus giving the player the ability to destroy any other boat directly in front of them; however, the guns are also revealed to seize briefly after prolonged firing, implying it is reloading ammunition.
The Predator is apparently a speedboat designed to serve local police departments, but its performance is typically slightly inferior to even the most basic of speedboats such as the [[Speeder]]. However, the Predator is a unique in that it has built-in .50 caliber machine guns on both sides of the hull, thus giving the player the ability to destroy any other boat directly in front of them; however, the guns are also revealed to seize briefly after prolonged firing, implying it is reloading ammunition.


Being a police boat, the Predator will, with the exception of GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, appear if the player has a wanted level and is on water; however, despite being a police vehicle, the Predator does not have [[Vigilante|Vigilante Missions]] associated with it. In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], an officer will be on the roof of the boat and will shoot [[Carl Johnson|the player]] if they have, at least, a two star [[Wanted Level]]. The Predator has been seen driving around San Fierro Bay if the player has no wanted level or lock stars cheat activated.
Being a police boat, the Predator will, with the exception of GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, appear if the player has a [[Wanted Level in GTA III Era|wanted level]] and is on water; however, despite being a police vehicle, the Predator does not have [[Vigilante]] missions associated with it. In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], an officer will be on the roof of the boat and will shoot [[Carl Johnson|the player]] if they have, at least, a [[Wanted Level in GTA III Era#Two stars|2-star wanted level]]. The Predator has been seen driving around [[San Fierro Bay]] if the player has no wanted level or the [[Cheats in GTA San Andreas|lock stars cheat]] activated. In GTA San Andreas, the Predator also has the ability to use the radio, despite being a police vehicle. It also has emergency lights, but no sirens.


In GTA IV, the '''Police Predator''' does not have the built-in machine guns, having been replaced by two officers on the back who will shoot the player with [[M4 Carbine]] assault rifles; the Predators themselves only begin to appear from a 3-star wanted level onwards. It is possible that they well be more aggressive if the wanted level is higher.
From GTA IV onwards, the Police Predator does not have the built-in machine guns, having been replaced by two officers on the back who will shoot the player with [[M16|M4 Carbine]] assault rifles; the Predators themselves only begin to appear from a 3-star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV Era|wanted level]] onwards. As usual, the boat will pursue the player more aggressively with high wanted levels.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{| align="center"
<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="160">
|<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;">
File:Predator-GTAIII-front.jpg|GTA III.
Predator-GTA3-front.jpg|GTA III.
File:Predator-GTAVC-beta-front.png|An early design of the Predator in GTA Vice City.
Predator-GTAVC-beta-front.png|An early design of the Predator in GTA Vice City.
File:Predator-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City.
Predator-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City.
File:Predator-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas.
Predator-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas.
File:Predator-GTALCS-front.jpg|GTA Liberty City Stories.
Predator-GTALCS-front.jpg|GTA Liberty City Stories.
File:Predator-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories.
Predator-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories.
File:Predator-GTAIV-front.jpg|GTA IV, with police officers at the back aiming for the player.
Predator-GTA4-front.jpg|GTA IV, with police officers at the back aiming for the player.
File:PolicePredator-GTAV-front.png|GTA V.
</gallery>
</gallery>
|}


== Variant ==
== Variant ==
The Predator serves as the basis of another boat in GTA III, known as the [[Ghost|Ghost (Missing)]]. Appearing only in the mission [[Gone Fishing]], the Ghost sports an entirely blue (PS2 version) or black (PC version) body and lacks the twin machine guns of the Predator.
The Predator serves as the basis of another boat in GTA III, known as the [[Ghost]] (Missing). Appearing only in the mission [[Gone Fishing]], the Ghost sports an entirely blue (PS2 version) or black (Xbox, PC, and mobile versions) body and lacks the twin machine guns of the Predator.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
===GTA III===
; GTA III
*At the docks next to [[Asuka Kasen]]'s [[Asuka Kasen's Condo|apartment]], [[Newport]].
* At the docks next to [[Asuka Kasen]]'s [[Asuka Kasen's Condo|apartment]], [[Newport]].
*By the northern runway of [[Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale|Francis International Airport]].
* By the northern runway of [[Francis International Airport in GTA III Era|Francis International Airport]].
 
; GTA Vice City
* Below the [[Links Bridge]], next to [[Leaf Links]].
 
; GTA San Andreas
* Sometimes you can find Predators in the waters. Or if you earn a 2 star wanted level or higher, you can swim to the Predator, kill the police officers on the boat, and retrieve the boat for yourself.


===GTA Vice City===
; GTA Liberty City Stories
*Below the [[Links Bridge]], next to [[Leaf Links|Leaf Links.]]
* At the docks next to Asuka Kasen's apartment, Newport.
* By the southern runway of Francis International Airport.


===GTA San Andreas===
; GTA Vice City Stories
*Sometimes you can find Predators in the waters or if you got more than a 2 star wanted level or you can kill the officers in a boat and steal the Predator.
* Found patrolling the waters.


===GTA Liberty City Stories===
; GTA IV
*At the docks next to [[Asuka Kasen]]'s [[Asuka Kasen's Condo|apartment]], [[Newport]].
* The only way to obtain one is by getting a wanted level near the water. When the boat is near, kill the officers onboard and clear your wanted level.
*By the southern runway of [[Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale|Francis International Airport]].


===GTA IV===
== Trivia ==
*The only way to obtain one is by getting a wanted level near the water. When the boat is near, clear your wanted level and kill the officers.
* A Vigilante mission for the Predator may have been planned in GTA Vice City. The description for the Predator in the BradyGames Official Strategy Guide is "Hop inside the Predator and take out some bad guys for some Vigilante action on the high seas."
* In GTA Vice City Stories, the brakes for the boat do not work, although it can still go in reverse.
* In GTA IV, there is a bug that causes water to appear through the floor of the boat.
* Trying to move around in the boat or jump out while the boat itself is still in motion will cause the player to fall over and lose [[health]] or [[Body Armor]]. One cannot jump out until the boat has stopped.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Coast Guard Launch]], GTA Chinatown Wars equivalent.
* [[Coast Guard Launch]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|GTA Chinatown Wars]] equivalent.


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Latest revision as of 17:32, 17 May 2015

Vehicle
Predator
A Predator in GTA III.
A Predator in GTA III.
A Predator in GTA III.
Appearance(s) GTA III
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA Vice City Stories
GTA IV
GTA V
Vehicle type Law enforcement watercraft
Body style Patrol boat
Capacity 1 (driver only) (GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories)
4 (driver and three passenger) (GTA IV - GTA V)
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The Predator (or Police Predator from Grand Theft Auto IV onwards) is a recurring police assault boat introduced in Grand Theft Auto III.

Description

The Predator is apparently a speedboat designed to serve local police departments, but its performance is typically slightly inferior to even the most basic of speedboats such as the Speeder. However, the Predator is a unique in that it has built-in .50 caliber machine guns on both sides of the hull, thus giving the player the ability to destroy any other boat directly in front of them; however, the guns are also revealed to seize briefly after prolonged firing, implying it is reloading ammunition.

Being a police boat, the Predator will, with the exception of GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, appear if the player has a wanted level and is on water; however, despite being a police vehicle, the Predator does not have Vigilante missions associated with it. In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, an officer will be on the roof of the boat and will shoot the player if they have, at least, a 2-star wanted level. The Predator has been seen driving around San Fierro Bay if the player has no wanted level or the lock stars cheat activated. In GTA San Andreas, the Predator also has the ability to use the radio, despite being a police vehicle. It also has emergency lights, but no sirens.

From GTA IV onwards, the Police Predator does not have the built-in machine guns, having been replaced by two officers on the back who will shoot the player with M4 Carbine assault rifles; the Predators themselves only begin to appear from a 3-star wanted level onwards. As usual, the boat will pursue the player more aggressively with high wanted levels.

Gallery

Variant

The Predator serves as the basis of another boat in GTA III, known as the Ghost (Missing). Appearing only in the mission Gone Fishing, the Ghost sports an entirely blue (PS2 version) or black (Xbox, PC, and mobile versions) body and lacks the twin machine guns of the Predator.

Locations

GTA III
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
  • Sometimes you can find Predators in the waters. Or if you earn a 2 star wanted level or higher, you can swim to the Predator, kill the police officers on the boat, and retrieve the boat for yourself.
GTA Liberty City Stories
  • At the docks next to Asuka Kasen's apartment, Newport.
  • By the southern runway of Francis International Airport.
GTA Vice City Stories
  • Found patrolling the waters.
GTA IV
  • The only way to obtain one is by getting a wanted level near the water. When the boat is near, kill the officers onboard and clear your wanted level.

Trivia

  • A Vigilante mission for the Predator may have been planned in GTA Vice City. The description for the Predator in the BradyGames Official Strategy Guide is "Hop inside the Predator and take out some bad guys for some Vigilante action on the high seas."
  • In GTA Vice City Stories, the brakes for the boat do not work, although it can still go in reverse.
  • In GTA IV, there is a bug that causes water to appear through the floor of the boat.
  • Trying to move around in the boat or jump out while the boat itself is still in motion will cause the player to fall over and lose health or Body Armor. One cannot jump out until the boat has stopped.

See also