Catalyst

Overview

In Catalyst, Tenpenny tips off Ryder about an army munitions train passing through East Los Santos. CJ and Ryder fight the Vagos and Ballas trying to rob it, then CJ rides the moving train and throws crates into Ryder's pickup.

This is the first time Tenpenny sends work to the Families directly through Ryder, a detail that looks very different once Ryder's betrayal is revealed. The mission mixes a gunfight with a timed throwing sequence on top of the moving train, and the crates feed the gang's arms build-up before the push against the Ballas.

Walkthrough

1. Drive Ryder to the stopped train.
2. Kill the Vagos unloading the cargo, then the Ballas who arrive next.
3. Climb onto the train when it starts moving.
4. Throw crates to Ryder's Picador following alongside; ten crates are needed within 90 seconds.
5. Lose the wanted level at the Idlewood Pay 'n' Spray and drive back to Ryder's house.

Tips

• Throw crates as soon as the pickup is level with you.
• Stay on the train's roof; falling off fails the mission.
• Buy body armour before the mission; the gunfight at the train comes before the timed section.
• If you miss the train, a short cutscene takes over and the mission fails, so climb aboard quickly.

Rewards and unlocks

Respect increases and Robbing Uncle Sam is unlocked.