Military Hardware

Trevor takes on a risky mission to intercept a military convoy, stealing hardware for an upcoming heist.

“Military Hardware” is a setup mission in Grand Theft Auto V where Trevor Philips intercepts and hijacks a military convoy carrying Weapons. This mission is essential for “The Paleto Score” and involves strategic planning and execution to steal the necessary equipment while avoiding detection by military forces.

In “Military Hardware,” Trevor is tasked with stealing a military convoy’s Weapons to prepare for the upcoming Paleto Bay heist. Players must ambush the convoy on a rural highway, hijack the military truck carrying Weapons, and return the cargo to Trevor’s safe house in Sandy Shores. This mission involves action, precision, and quick thinking to avoid being overwhelmed by military forces.

Objectives

• Locate the military convoy on the map.
• Intercept the convoy and steal the military truck.
• Evade or eliminate the military forces guarding the convoy.
• Deliver the stolen hardware to the safe house in Sandy Shores.

Setting

The mission takes place in the rural areas surrounding Fort Zancudo, as the military convoy travels along the highways of San Andreas. The setting features open countryside and military-grade Vehicles, adding to the tension of intercepting heavily armed military personnel on a desolate road.

Objective 1: Locate the Convoy

• Mission Start: After receiving the task, Trevor must track down the military convoy. Use the map to find the convoy’s route near the Fort Zancudo area.
• Strategic Ambush: Position Trevor at a good vantage point along the convoy’s path. Prepare to either block the road or ambush the Vehicles as they pass.

Objective 2: Hijack the Military Truck

• Take Down the Escort: The convoy consists of an armored military truck and a few escort Vehicles. Players can choose to either shoot the drivers or use explosive devices to disable the escorts.
• Seize the Truck: Once the escorts are neutralized, approach the truck carrying the military hardware. Kill the driver and take control of the vehicle.

Objective 3: Escape the Scene

• Evade or Fight: After taking control of the truck, military forces may pursue Trevor. Players can choose to either engage in combat with the pursuing military jeeps or evade them by driving off-road.
• Drive to Sandy Shores: Follow the GPS route back to Trevor’s safe house in Sandy Shores. Avoid military detection as you transport the hardware across the map.

Objective 4: Deliver the Hardware

• Delivery: Once you arrive at the safe house, park the truck in the designated area. A cutscene will play, signaling the successful delivery of the military equipment to Trevor’s crew.
• Mission Complete: After the cutscene, the mission concludes with Trevor securing the military hardware needed for The Paleto Score heist.

Mission Conclusion

• Rewards: Successfully completing the mission provides a cash reward and unlocks the next phase of preparation for the Paleto Bay heist.
• Progression: The stolen military equipment is now available for the crew to use in “The Paleto Score” heist, which follows this mission.

• This mission is part of the setup for “The Paleto Score” heist, which requires heavy military equipment to succeed.
• Fort Zancudo is one of the most heavily guarded areas in the game, and this mission involves navigating near its vicinity without getting a wanted level.
• Players can complete the mission without killing any of the military personnel by using stealth or avoiding detection altogether.
• The military truck that Trevor steals can be stored at the Sandy Shores safe house, but it is not usable outside of the mission.
• The stolen military hardware includes a variety of Weapons and supplies that will be vital in the upcoming heist.
• Though the mission mainly involves Trevor, Franklin and Michael play key roles in the planning phase of the heist that follows.
• This mission is notable for its high level of tension, as it involves a direct confrontation with heavily armed military personnel.