Driller

Franklin is tasked with stealing an industrial drill, a crucial piece of equipment for the upcoming Union Depository heist.

“Driller” is a key setup mission in Grand Theft Auto V that sets the stage for the Union Depository heist. In this mission, Franklin must retrieve a large tunneling machine from a construction site in preparation for the heist, with precision and speed being essential to avoid detection and ensure success.

In “Driller,” Franklin is sent to steal a large industrial drill needed for breaking into the vault of the Union Depository. The mission revolves around hijacking the drill from a construction site, then transporting it safely to the crew’s hideout. Timing and stealth play a role, as alerting Security can complicate the mission.

Objectives

• Drive to the construction site and locate the driller.
• Steal the driller without raising alarms or dealing with resistance.
• Drive the driller to the hideout while avoiding Law Enforcement.

Setting

The mission takes place in the city of Los Santos, starting at a large construction site where the industrial drill is located. The setting shifts to the streets as Franklin navigates traffic and police patrols while transporting the massive machine back to the hideout.

Objective 1: Head to the Construction Site

• Location: The mission starts with Franklin receiving instructions from Lester to steal the driller. Drive to the construction site marked on your map, located in East Los Santos.
• Stealthy Approach: Once at the site, players can either sneak in quietly to avoid detection or go in guns blazing, depending on their strategy. A stealthier approach helps minimize the chance of attracting police attention.

Objective 2: Steal the Driller

• Entering the Site: Franklin must enter the construction site and take control of the driller, a large industrial vehicle used for tunneling. There may be construction workers and minimal Security on-site, so players should be cautious of triggering alarms.
• Retrieve the Driller: Once inside, get in the driller and drive it out of the construction site. Be aware that causing too much noise or damage can lead to Law Enforcement being alerted.

Objective 3: Transport the Driller

• Drive the Driller: After successfully stealing the driller, Franklin needs to drive the large vehicle to the designated location at the crew’s hideout. The driller is slow-moving, so careful driving is essential to avoid collisions or tipping over.
• Avoid the Police: Depending on how the mission was executed, police may be alerted. If so, players must use Franklin’s driving skills to evade them and ensure the safe delivery of the equipment.

Mission Conclusion

• Delivery: Once the driller is delivered to the hideout, the mission ends with a cutscene showing the crew preparing the equipment for the Union Depository heist. Lester congratulates Franklin for his successful operation.
• Rewards: Completing this mission is crucial for progressing toward the Union Depository heist, one of the game’s largest and most rewarding heists. There is no direct cash reward for this setup mission.

• The driller is a critical piece of equipment needed to break into the Union Depository vault during the final heist.
• The mission highlights Franklin’s role as the driver and his ability to handle large Vehicles under pressure.
• The construction site is based on real-world Locations in Los Angeles, emphasizing Rockstar’s attention to detail in city design.
• Players can choose to replay the mission for a better score, but there are no multiple-choice outcomes.
• Stealth plays a significant role in reducing police attention, but the mission can be completed aggressively if players prefer action over subtlety.
• The driller is one of the largest Vehicles players can operate in the game, making driving it a unique challenge.