Streetwannabe's

The Streetwannabe's^[2] are a band of thugs in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The gang was formerly known as the Sharks in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

History

Events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, they can be found around the North Point Mall and Prawn Island, but are not a threat to any other gang in Vice City. They can also be seen driving their Gang Burrito (the vehicle of the second generation of the Gang). It is suggested that they are involved in arms smuggling and drug trafficking. They seem to be on bad terms with The Bikers. They even stole Mitch Baker's prized motorcycle and stored it in a garage in Downtown Vice City. The unnamed leader of the Gang betrays Ricardo Diaz and steals his shipment of drugs, causing Diaz to order Tommy Vercetti to kill him and many others in an airstrike. They are usually seen wearing denim jackets and jeans.

Events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

During the events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the gang was known as "The Sharks" and had many turfs around Vice City Beach. They manage a number of drugs, smuggling, robbery and extortion businesses which Victor Vance can take over. The Sharks continue to attack Victor until all their businesses were taken. They often hunt Victor in their Gang Ranchers (the vehicle of the first generation of the Gang) and sometimes try to destroy his empire sites. They are seen wearing brightly coloured tracksuits, light brown or grey pants and berets. Their hats has a shark fin symbol on them. Their outfits resemble those worn by Dave Bickler in the "Eye of the Tiger" music video by Survivor.

The Sharks are at war with the Bikers and are constantly attacking each others Empire Buildings. This explains why the Streetwannabe's stole Mitch Baker's bike (which Tommy had to retrieve in 'Hog Tied'). It is implied the Streetwannabe's still hold hatred towards the Bikers. They are also arch-enemies of the Cholos since the beginning of the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. They will engage in violent confrontations if they meet each other on the streets.

The Sharks are also seen in Ocean Beach, Washington Beach, Prawn Island, Vice Point and even have influence in Viceport, but their influence has shrunk into a small street gang. The only territory they have left are Prawn Island and the Vice Point region.

Lance is kidnapped by a member of the Sharks after being tricked by Bryan Forbes, forcing Vic to rescue him, which results in the deaths of many members of the Sharks and their cocaine packages stolen. Later, Vic must protect Gonzalez from the Sharks under orders of Ricardo Diaz.

Behavior

The Streetwannabe's in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City are not hostile to Tommy Vercetti or Lance Vance after they killed their leader. Only hosts attack the player if the player attacks the Streetwannabe's.

The Sharks in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories are hostile to Victor when he tries to take over their empire buildings. They will follow him anywhere he goes and will drive-by him from their Gang Rancher. They will also shoot him on sight if they see him on the streets. The Sharks will also shoot at members of the Vance Crime Family. During empire attacks, they wield incredibly powerful weapons, such as SMGs and Assault Rifles, which can kill the player in seconds, making the Sharks the most dangerous gang to deal with in Empire Building.

However, after Victor has took over all of their buildings, they will stop attacking him and they will be neutral to him. They won't attack the members of the Vance Crime Family either after this happens.

Prominent Appearances in Gameplay

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

• The Chase
• Phnom Penh '86
• Naval Engagement
• Loose Ends
• Hog Tied

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

• Leap and Bound
• Farewell To Arms
• Protection Racket
• Drug Running
• Smuggling
• Robbery

Members and Associates

Members

• Streetwannabe's Leader - Boss (deceased)
• Kanye Diggit

Gallery

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

The Streetwannabe's leader only appearing in Phnom Penh '86.

The Streetwannabe's gang vehicle in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the Gang Burrito.

All three variants of Streetwannabe Gang Burrito in The Definitive Edition of GTA Vice City.

The Streetwannabe graffiti seen in The Definitive Edition of GTA Vice City.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

The Sharks' gang car in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Gang Rancher.

Trivia

• Some independent gangs/factions in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City are also listed as Streetwannabe's according to statistics from the game. This includes soldiers at Fort Baxter Air Base and "gangs" that appear in some missions, such as the Forelli Crime Family members in Keep Your Friends Close..., the French agents in All Hands On Deck!, and the bodyguards of the counterfeiting syndicate in Hit the Courier.
• In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Sharks always use the same character model, but with different clothes, shoes, and berets colors.
• In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the members of the Streetwannabe's resemble the gang members in Michael Jackson's "Beat It" music video.
• The favorite radio stations of the Sharks/Streetwannabe's are Flash FM and Wave 103.
• The Streetwannabe's are one of the few gangs Tommy Vercetti does not perform missions for throughout the storyline of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
• It is interesting to note that the Streetwannabe's are completely neutral to Tommy in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, even after he has killed their leader.
• Despite being seen driving Gang Burritos, the Streetwannabe's default faction vehicle in the files is initially marked as "None".
• In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, after Victor took their Empire Buildings over, they won't appear on the streets. They can sometimes be seen driving their Gang Ranchers around Prawn Island and Vice Point. They can be encountered only in rampages after that and the Sharks will be neutral to the player unless he attacks them.

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