Epsilon Program

Overview

The Epsilon Program is a religious cult founded and led by Cris Formage. Its followers, called Epsilonists, greet each other with "Kifflom!" and believe in multiple paradigms of existence. The cult's color is baby blue, and its beliefs parody Raëlism and the Church of Scientology. Its headquarters sits on Spanish Avenue in Rockford Hills, close to Michael De Santa's home. Known members include Marnie Allen, Jimmy Boston, Baygor and, depending on the player, Michael himself.

History

GTA IV already hinted at the cult, through talk of Kifflom and Brandon Roberts suggesting he is a member. In GTA V, a Weazel News report says the U.S. government has refused the program religious status, so it can now be taxed. This may explain why the cult keeps asking Michael for money.

Michael joins by filling out the survey on the Epsilon website. He then works through the missions Seeking the Truth, Accepting the Truth, Assuming the Truth, Chasing the Truth, Bearing the Truth, Delivering the Truth, Exercising the Truth and Unknowing the Truth. Afterward, Marnie Allen texts him riddles leading to the ten Epsilon Tracts, which must be found in order. Collecting them all unlocks The Epsilon Tract of the 9th Paradigm on the website. Franklin and Trevor are blocked from the site as "Unsaveables".

In GTA Online, Formage explains Passive Mode after the player's first death. Later storylines show Jimmy Boston and Marnie Allen trying to enter the weed business with LD Organics (2021), the Fooliganz poisoning the cult's herb farm (2022), and Formage receiving counterfeit cash from Mr. Faber's laundering network (2025).

Territory and activities

The cult operates mainly in Los Santos County and Blaine County, with a presence in Liberty City since 2013. It asks recruits such as Michael for large donations and guards its operations with armed members carrying pistols, pump shotguns and Micro SMGs. Its vehicles include the Tailgater, Landstalker, F620, Bison, Sentinel XS, Maverick and Velum.

Trivia

• In GTA Online, tipping the nightclub restroom attendant 577 times in one session unlocks the Epsilon Robes.
• The Vagos and the Fooliganz are listed as enemies.