The GTA (Grand Theft Auto) HD Universe Timeline | The Leaderboard - Summary

Summary

The conversation revolves around a detailed explanation of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series, beginning with the HD Universe which includes GTA IV, Chinatown Wars, GTA V, and their DLCs. The timeline then moves to the story of Niko Bellic, a soldier who becomes involved in the Yugoslav Wars and later immigrates to Liberty City in search of his former squadmates.

Niko's journey is filled with various jobs, including working for Mikhail Faustin, a Russian mob boss, and helping Little Jacob, the head of the Jamaican Mafia. He also becomes involved in a botched heroin deal and faces threats from various factions, including the Angels of Death and the Italian mob.

The conversation then shifts to the story of Luis Fernando Lopez, who works for Anthony Gay Tony Prince, a nightclub owner. Luis gets involved in shady deals, including the theft of diamonds from Bulgarin, and eventually becomes involved in the theft of a diamond from Tony and Luis, leading to a series of conflicts with various factions.

The discussion then covers the story of Johnny Klebitz, the vice president of the Lost Motorcycle Club, who becomes involved in a series of conflicts with the Angels of Death and the Italian mob. He eventually becomes the de facto chapter president of the Lost MC and starts doing jobs for other criminals.

The conversation then shifts to the story of Jimmy Pegorino, an Italian mobster, who hires Niko to assassinate Boccino, leading to the end of GTA IV. Niko's choices during this time lead to different outcomes, including the death of Roman and Kate, and the assassination of Pegorino.

The conversation then covers the story of Chinatown Wars, which follows the story of Huang Lee, who is tasked with delivering his father's prized sword to Hsin Jaoming, the current Triad Boss in Liberty City. Throughout his journey, Huang discovers a traitor among the Triads and avenges his father's death.

The conversation then moves to GTA Online, which takes place in Los Santos, where the player's character becomes involved in various criminal activities, including heists and dealing with various criminal contacts.

Finally, the conversation covers the story of GTA V, which follows the lives of Michael, Trevor, and Franklin, who become involved in various criminal activities, including the heist of the Union Depository. Throughout their journey, they face various threats and challenges, including conflicts with the FIB, the IAA, and Merryweather.

Facts

1. "Grand Theft Auto" is a series of action-adventure games developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The series is known for its open-world gameplay, immersive storylines, and morally ambiguous characters.
2. The HD Universe in the series covers GTA IV, Chinatown Wars, GTA V, and their DLC. It also includes GTA Online.
3. The main character of the HD Universe is Niko Bellic, who is originally from Serbia and ends up in Liberty City in 2008. He starts working for Ray Bulgarin and his human trafficking ring.
4. Niko's cousin, Roman, owns a struggling cab business in Liberty City. Niko assists Roman with various jobs, including driving for a local drug dealer, Elizabeta Torres.
5. Niko eventually meets local criminal Packie McReary, who also pushes drugs. Niko works with Packie to commit lucrative crimes, some of which are under the orders of Ray Boccino.
6. Niko's girlfriend is Karen Daniels, who has been working undercover for the International Affairs Agency. She offers Niko a deal to work for the IAA if he commits a crime for her.
7. Niko's story branches based on player choices. If Niko takes a deal to commit a crime for Johnny Klebitz, Dimitri Rascalov will double-cross him and try to murder him. If Niko skips out on the deal, he betrays Pegorino's trust and murders Dimitri.
8. The story of the HD Universe concludes with Niko assassinating Pegorino, the Italian mobster who hired him to assassinate Boccino. Afterward, he attends Roman and Mallorie's wedding ceremony with Packie's sister, Kate, as his plus one.
9. The story of the HD Universe continues in GTA V, which is set in Los Santos, California. The main characters are Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips, and Franklin Clinton.
10. In GTA V, Michael, Trevor, and Franklin end up working together to save Michael's daughter from public embarrassment after they cross paths with FIB Agent Steve Haines.
11. The story concludes with Michael getting back on his feet, reuniting with his family, and planning a big heist at the Union Depository, one of the biggest banks in the nation.