GangStreet gangs
Uptown Yardies
Jamaican gang under King Courtney that deals with the Cartel and eventually betrays Claude.
- Leader
King Courtney- Color
- Brown
- Members
- 1
- Allies
- 2
- Enemies
- 4
Overview
The Uptown Yardies are a Jamaican gang led by King Courtney in Grand Theft Auto III. They operate in Newport, Staunton Island, and drive Yardie Lobos.
Members carry pistols and Uzis and drive Yardie Lobo lowriders. They are friendly to Claude until Kingdom Come.
History
The Yardies deal with the Colombian Cartel, which draws the anger of the Yakuza.
The Yardies' alliance with the Cartel draws the Yakuza's anger. Kenji first frames them in Deal Steal and then sends Claude to kill their SPANK dealers in Smack Down. King Courtney eventually sides with Catalina and tries to kill Claude in a car park in Bedford Point.
Territory
Newport, Staunton Island.
Leadership and members
- King Courtney: leader.
Role in the story
Courtney hires Claude for Bling-bling Scramble, Uzi Rider and Gangcar Round-up, then betrays him in Kingdom Come. Claude also attacks Yardie dealers for Kenji in Deal Steal and Smack Down.
Relations with other gangs
The Yardies ally with the Cartel and are enemies of the Yakuza and the Diablos.
Appearance
Yardies wear olive vests over dark tops, black scarves and khaki trousers, and keep Uzis and pistols on hand around Newport.
Hostility
Hostile after Kingdom Come
Activities
Drug Dealing
Leader 1
Members 1
Allies 2
Allied characters 2
Enemies 4
Enemy characters 1
Vehicles 2
Weapons 3
Missions 4
Uptown Yardies: questions and answers
Who leads Uptown Yardies in GTA III?
Uptown Yardies is led by King Courtney.
Where is the territory of Uptown Yardies in GTA III?
Newport, Staunton Island