Gangs: Grand Theft Auto 2

In GTA 2, you cannot work thoughtlessly for everyone. Every mission changes who respects you and who shoots at you.

Gangs by colour and appearance

Colour is the quickest way to recognise a territory

Original render of the colour archetype for the Zaibatsu faction
Dark blue suits and a technological background

Zaibatsu

An organised faction that appears cleaner and more disciplined than the street gangs.

Typical territory: Corporate districts
Original render of the colour archetype for the Loonies faction
Red, punk accessories and a chaotic appearance

Loonies

An unpredictable group whose colour is the quickest warning on the street.

Typical territory: Entertainment and run-down blocks
Original render of the colour archetype for the Yakuza faction
Dark green and restrained East Asian elements

Yakuza

Discipline, hierarchy and a clearly recognisable green identity.

Typical territory: Commercial areas
Original render of the colour archetype for the Rednecks faction
Light blue workwear

Rednecks

A working-class and rural style associated with heavier equipment.

Typical territory: Industrial outskirts
Original render of the colour archetype for the Hare Krishna faction
Strong purple and a ceremonial silhouette

Hare Krishna

A brightly coloured faction that remains easy to recognise while driving past at speed.

Typical territory: Parks and communal spaces
Original render of the colour archetype for the Scientists faction
Yellow laboratory coats and protective equipment

Scientists

A technical identity associated with experimental equipment and closed areas.

Typical territory: Research complexes
Original render of the colour archetype for the Law enforcement faction
Black uniform and plain equipment

Law enforcement

Not a conventional gang; the severity of the response rises with the wanted level.

Typical territory: The whole city

The figures are original colour archetypes, not copies of original models, faces, emblems or textures.

How respect works

Relationship meter

A gang's respect determines which of its more demanding telephone jobs are available.

Working for a rival

Helping one group usually damages your relationship with its enemies.

Territory

Armed members react quickly in a hostile area; plan both your route and your escape.

Types of gang

Zaibatsu

A powerful corporate organisation present in several districts.

Loonies

The chaotic Downtown group, with a distinctive identity and dangerous jobs.

Yakuza and other factions

Each district combines three different groups, changing the strategy for managing relationships.

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