History WMG / GrandTheftAuto2

The ''Yakuza'' represent '''Greed''' with spades of '''Pride'''. They are thieves that accumulate wealth and hardware through their maritime industry and smuggling operations. They also love to [[TotallyNotACriminalFront show off the hardware that they have stolen]] so they can show everyone else that they have the latest and greatest weapons, cars, and clothes.

The ''Yakuza'' represent '''Greed''' with spades of '''Pride'''. They are thieves that accumulate wealth and hardware through their maritime industry and smuggling operations. They also love to [[LegitimateBusinessmensSocialClub show off the hardware that they have stolen]] so they can show everyone else that they have the latest and greatest weapons, cars, and clothes.

The ''Rednecks'' represent '''Wrath'''. They are Religious-nationalist, {{Corrupt Hick}}s from the DeepSouth who hate everyone and everything from the comfort of their large trailer park complex. Whether it is their moonshine production or their ideals, they don't care how under-developed they look to others, as they will come with shotguns ablaze, willing to kill anyone who is not like them and blow anyone and anything up as they wish.

[[WMG: The intro movie is a distant prequel to the time of the in-game setting proper.]]

In the intro movie, Claud is seen being shot three times in the back. Though he was not killed off for real, and in fact was sent into an ambiguous coma/recovery time, right up to an alternate 2013 where the Zaibatsu drug front has grown into a mega-cooperation that influences most of the authority and the society in "Anywhere City". This might explain how he plans to get revenge on the Zaibatsu for trying to kill him, either by taking over or killing their executives along with their operations at the end of a level (Plus, he does appear to be older in the screenshot showing him within the in-game's proper setting aesthetic). Also, assuming this is the same Claud [[SequelFirst as in GTA 3,]] It could be argued that the intro movie takes place after the events of GTA 3, given the short time gap between [[NextSundayAD 2001 and 1999,]] as well as the absence of [[spoiler:Catalina.]] Either that or [[AllJustADream he's just in a shorter coma,]] [[{{Tomorrowland}} dreaming of a place called]] [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield Anywhere City]] in-between both titles.

[[WMG: The gangs of Anywhere City each make up an analogy for the SevenDeadlySins.]]

The ''Looneys'' represent '''Gluttony'''. They put their aims on the excess of madness, [[DescentIntoAddiction drugs,]] and committing other lurid atrocities. They have taken over the asylum and enforce their bizarre irreverence on the world. They love anything that is anarchic and fun and hate all forms of social control.

The ''Rednecks'' represent '''Wrath'''. They are Religious-nationalist, [[CorruptHick Corrupt Hicks]] from the DeepSouth who hate everyone and everything from the comfort of their large trailer park complex. Whether it is their moonshine production or their ideals, they don't care how under-developed they look to others, as they will come with shotguns ablaze, willing to kill anyone who is not like them and blow anyone and anything up as they wish.

The ''Scientists'' represent '''Lust''' with spades of '''Sloth'''. They represent a fringe faction of elite and disgruntled scientists, dedicated to [[BlueandOrangeMorality imposing their own, dubious morality on the world.]] They harbor a desire for scientific research, despite the risks and ramifications of such if they are put to the test in real life. They’ll fight anyone who doesn’t believe in [[SuperBreedingProgram the ability of eugenics, genetic modification, and euthanasia]] to build a better tomorrow. Their research also seems to support automation at the cost of more practical solutions.

[[WMG: The game's setting is Claud Speed's Coma-Purgatory.]]

Combining the last two theories above, it wouldn't be a stretch to assume that Claud is trapped in a world of sin, and is only trying to get out so he can wake from his coma while he is bed-ridden at the hospital nearest to where he was shot originally.

[[WMG: The gangs of Anywhere city each make up an analogy for the SevenDeadlySins.]]

The ''Russians'' represent '''Envy'''. They show spades of [[WhyWeAreBummedCommunismFell being bummed that communism failed,]] as they are but logging old technology around, and resort to stealing expensive American cars and weaponry to ship back home as a way of settling the score. They also control a huge underground organ and body part smuggling operation, (all while trivializing human resources just to put more food on the market.) and dominate the important contract-killing industry.

The ''Rednecks'' represent '''Wrath'''. They are Religious-nationalist, [[CorruptHick Corrupt Hicks]] from the DeepSouth that hates everyone and everything from the comfort of their large trailer park complex. Whether it is their moonshine production or their ideals, they don't care how under-developed they look to others, as they will come with shotguns ablaze, willing to kill anyone who is not like them and blow anyone and anything up as they wish.

In the intro movie, Claud is seen being shot three times in the back. Though he was not killed off for real, and in fact was sent into an ambiguous coma/recovery time, right up to an alternate 2013 where the Zaibatsu drug front has grown into a mega-cooperation that influences most of the authority and the society in "Anywhere City". This might explain how he plans to get revenge on the Zaibatsu for trying to kill him, either by taking over or killing their executives along with their operations at the end of a level (Plus, he does appear to be older in the screenshot showing him in within the in-game's proper setting aesthetic). Also, assuming this is the same Claud [[SequelFirst as in GTA 3,]] It could be argued that the intro movie takes place after the events of GTA 3, given the short time gap between [[NextSundayAD 2001 and 1999,]] as well as the absence of [[spoiler:Catalina.]] Either that or [[AllJustADream he's just in a shorter coma,]] [[{{Tomorrowland}} dreaming of a place called]] [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield Anywhere City]] in-between both titles.

In the intro movie, Claud is seen being shot three times in the back. Though he was not killed off for real, and in fact was sent into an ambiguous coma/recovery time, right up to an alternate 2013 where the Zaibatsu drug front has grown into a mega-cooperation that influences most of the authority and the society in "Anywhere City". This might explain how he plans to get revenge on the Zaibatsu for trying to kill him, either by taking over or killing their executives along with their operations at the end of a level (Plus, he does appear to be older in the screenshot showing him in within the in-game's proper setting aesthetic). Also, assuming this is the same Claud [[SequelFirst as in GTA 3,]] It could be argued that the intro movie takes place after the events of GTA 3, given the short time gap between 2001 and 1999, as well as the absence of [[spoiler:Catalina.]] Either that or [[AllJustADream he's just in a shorter coma,]] [[{{Tomorrowland}} dreaming of a place called]] [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield Anywhere City]] in-between both titles.

[[WMG: The game's setting is Claud Speed's Coma-purgatory.]]

[[WMG: The intro movie is a distant prequel to the time and setting of the in-game setting proper.]]

Combining the last two theories above, it wouldn't be a stretch to assume that Claud is trapped in a world of sin, and is only trying to get out so he can wake from his coma while he is bed-ridden at the nearest hospital.

In the intro movie, Claud is seen being shot three times in the back. Though he was not killed off for real, and in fact was sent into an ambiguous coma/recovery time, right up to an alternate 2013 where the Zaibatsu drug front has grown into a mega-cooperation that influences most of the authority and the society in "Anywhere City". This might explain how he plans to get revenge on the Zaibatsu for trying to kill him, either by taking over or killing their executives along with their operations at the end of a level (Plus, he does appear to be older in the screenshot showing him in within the in-game's proper setting aesthetic). Also, assuming this is the same Claud as in GTA 3, It could be argued that the intro movie takes place after the events of GTA 3, given the short time gap between 2001 and 1999, as well as the absence of [[spoiler:Catalina.]] Either that or [[AllJustADream he's just in a shorter coma,]] [[{{Tomorrowland}} dreaming of a place called]] [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield Anywhere City]] in-between both titles.

In the intro movie, Claud is seen being shot three times in the back. Though he was not killed off for real, and in fact was sent into an ambiguous coma/recovery time, right up to an alternate 2013 where the Zaibatsu drug front has grown into a mega-cooperation that influences most of the authority and the society in "Anywhere City". This might explain how he plans to get revenge on the Zaibatsu for trying to kill him, either by taking over or killing their executives along with their operations at the end of a level. Also, assuming this is the same Claud as in GTA 3, It could be argued that the intro movie takes place after the events of GTA 3, given the short time gap between 2001 and 1999, as well as the absence of [[spoiler:Catalina.]] Either that or [[AllJustADream he's just in a shorter coma,]] [[{{Tomorrowland}} dreaming of a place called]] [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield Anywhere City]] in-between both titles.

In the intro movie, Claud is seen being shot three times in the back. Though he was not killed off for real, and in fact was sent into an ambiguous coma/recovery time, right up to an alternate 2013 where the Zaibatzhu drug front has grown into a mega-cooperation that influences most of the authority and the society in "Anywhere City". This might explain how he plans to get revenge on the Zaibatzhu for trying to kill him, either by taking over or killing their executives along with their operations at the end of a level. Also, assuming this is the same Claud as in GTA 3, It could be argued that the intro movie takes place after the events of GTA 3, given the short time gap between 2001 and 1999, as well as the absence of [[spoiler:Catalina.]] Either that or [[AllJustADream he's just in a shorter coma,]] [[{{Tomorrowland}} dreaming of a place called]] [[WhereTheHellIsSpringfield Anywhere City]] in-between both titles.

The ''Hare Krishna'' represent '''Sloth''' with spades of '''Lust'''. [[NewTechnologyIsEvil They loath technology,]] reject progression and modern conveniences, preferring to enact forcefully against anyone who opposes their own views at the cost of the well-being of others. They have neglected their old ways of promoting their faith after being run down frequently by other crooks in cars, so they steal guns and cars in response and have them crushed and destroyed to rid the world of their peace-breaking menace. Their longing for an older way of living reflects a desire of which can be seen as a harmful obsession in its own right.

The Looneys represent '''Gluttony'''. They put their aims on the excess of madness, [[DescentIntoAddiction drugs,]] and committing other lurid atrocities. They have taken over the asylum and enforce their bizarre irreverence on the world. They love anything that is anarchic and fun and hate all forms of social control.

The Yakuza represent '''Greed''' with spades of '''Pride'''. They are thieves that accumulate wealth and hardware through their maritime industry and smuggling operations. They also love to [[LegitimateBusinessmensSocialClub show off the hardware that they have stolen]] so they can show everyone else that they have the latest and greatest weapons, cars, and clothes.

The Rednecks represent '''Wrath'''. They are Religious-nationalist, [[CorruptHick Corrupt Hicks]] from the DeepSouth that hates everyone and everything from the comfort of their large trailer park complex. Whether it is their moonshine production or their ideals, they don't care how under-developed they look to others, as they will come with shotguns ablaze, willing to kill anyone who is not like them and blow anyone and anything up as they wish.

The Scientists represent '''Lust''' with spades of '''Sloth'''. They represent a fringe faction of elite and disgruntled scientists, dedicated to [[BlueandOrangeMorality imposing their own, dubious morality on the world.]] They harbor a desire for scientific research, despite the risks and ramifications of such if they are put to the test in real life. They’ll fight anyone who doesn’t believe in [[SuperBreedingProgram the ability of eugenics, genetic modification, and euthanasia]] to build a better tomorrow. Their research also seems to support automation at the cost of more practical solutions.

The Hare Krishna represent '''Sloth''' with spades of '''Lust'''. [[NewTechnologyIsEvil They loath technology,]] reject progression and modern conveniences, preferring to enact forcefully against anyone who opposes their own views at the cost of the well-being of others. They have neglected their old ways of promoting their faith after being run down frequently by other crooks in cars, so they steal guns and cars in response and have them crushed and destroyed to rid the world of their peace-breaking menace. Their longing for an older way of living reflects a desire of which can be seen as a harmful obsession in its own right.

The Russians represent '''Envy'''. They show spades of [[WhyWeAreBummedCommunismFell being bummed that communism failed,]] as they are but logging old technology around, and resort to stealing expensive American cars and weaponry to ship back home as a way of settling the score. They also control a huge underground organ and body part smuggling operation, (all while trivializing human resources just to put more food on the market.) and dominate the important contract-killing industry.

The Zaibatsu represent '''Pride''' with spades of '''Greed'''. Though they also steal a lot of stuff and are very rich themselves, their goals and agendas are more focused on domination and control than anything else. They are [[MegaCorp a shadowy and mysterious gigantic corporation]], so large and powerful that it has become mostly political and runs the city behind the scenes. They go above making drugs to take advantage of other people, as they are also involved with building new power sources, expanding their products into food and hygiene, and manipulating politics in the background. They also have an agenda to expand their business and industries across an entire city, all while they plaster their insignia on everything they own, in order to further their civil presence and influence on both the city and its populace.

[[WMG: The game's setting is Claud Speed's Coma-pergatory]]

The Looneys represent '''Gluttony'''. They put their aims on the excess of madness, [[DescentIntoAddiction drugs,]] and lurid atrocities. They have taken over the asylum and enforce their bizarre irreverence on the world. They love anything that is anarchic and fun and hate all forms of social control.

The Yakuza represent '''Greed''' with spades of '''Pride'''. They are thieves that accumulate wealth and hardware through their maritime industry and smuggling operations. They also desire to [[LegitimateBusinessmensSocialClub show off the hardware that they have stolen]] so they can show everyone else that they have the latest and greatest weapons, cars, and clothes.

The Zaibatzhu represent '''Pride''' with spades of '''Greed'''. Though they also steal a lot of stuff and are very rich themselves, their goals and agendas are more focused on domination and control than anything else. They are [[MegaCorp a shadowy and mysterious gigantic corporation]], so large and powerful that it has become mostly political and runs the city behind the scenes. They go above making drugs to take advantage of other people, as they are also involved with building new power sources, expanding their products into food and hygiene, and manipulating politics in the background. They also have an agenda to expand their business and industries across an entire city, all while they plaster their insignia on everything they own, in order to further their civil presence and influence on both the city and its populace.

The Rednecks represent '''Wrath'''. They are Religious-nationalist, [[CorruptHick CorruptHicks]] from the DeepSouth that hates everyone and everything from the comfort of their large trailer park complex. Whether it is their moonshine production or their ideals, they don't care how under-developed they look to others, as they will come with shotguns ablaze, willing to kill anyone who is not like them and blow anyone and anything up as they wish.