FBI

Overview

The FBI is the federal law enforcement agency in GTA Vice City. Its agents do not patrol the streets; they arrive only when Tommy Vercetti's wanted level reaches five stars, taking over the chase from the Vice City Police Department.

Wanted level role

• At five stars, FBI agents replace most of the local police in the pursuit, and the streets start emptying of civilians.
• Agents ride four to a car in fast FBI Ranchers and FBI Washingtons.
• They are heavily armed and armored and very accurate. Being caught in the open by a team of agents can kill Tommy within seconds.
• Being busted at five stars costs $900.
• A five-star wanted level only becomes possible after Starfish Island opens up following Guardian Angels. At six stars the army joins the hunt.

Equipment

• Vehicles: FBI Rancher and FBI Washington.
• Weapons: mainly the MP5, with pistols, Uzis and M4s also linked to the agency.
• Agents wear a blue jacket with the FBI seal on the chest and the letters on the back, over a white shirt and black tie.

Role in the story

The FBI appears in Martha's Mug Shot, where Tommy has to escape the agency after photographing Congressman Alex Shrub with Candy Suxxx. Several other missions, such as Cop Land, Juju Scramble and Shakedown, push the wanted level to five stars and bring the agents out.

Tips

• A fast car is your best chance; FBI vehicles are quick, so get off main roads.
• Pay 'n' Spray garages and police bribes reduce the heat before the agents close in.