Minisub

Trevor needs to steal a mini-submarine to prepare for a risky offshore heist, showcasing his penchant for unconventional methods.

“Minisub” is a setup mission in Grand Theft Auto V that lays the groundwork for the daring Merryweather Heist. Trevor Philips is tasked with stealing a mini-submarine to be used in the upcoming job. This mission focuses on the acquisition of the minisub, highlighting Trevor’s resourcefulness and the game’s attention to heist preparation.

In “Minisub,” players take control of Trevor as he embarks on a mission to steal a submersible from the docks. This mission is part of the setup for The Merryweather Heist, and it introduces players to the mechanics of underwater exploration and vehicle recovery. It involves locating the minisub, transporting it, and preparing it for use in the heist.

Objectives

• Travel to the docks to locate the minisub.
• Detach the minisub from the freighter it’s attached to.
• Pilot the minisub to a designated location.
• Use a crane to load the minisub onto a truck and deliver it.

Setting

The mission is set at the Port of Los Santos, a bustling industrial area where the minisub is docked on a freighter. The docks provide a gritty, industrial backdrop for the heist setup, and the mission emphasizes the challenge of navigating a high-Security area while keeping a low profile.

Objective 1: Travel to the Docks

• Start the Mission: After receiving instructions from Trevor, players are directed to the Port of Los Santos to locate the minisub.
• Navigate to the Docks: Drive to the port and follow the waypoint to reach the freighter carrying the minisub.

Objective 2: Steal the Minisub

• Locate the Sub: The minisub is attached to a freighter, and Trevor must detach it from the ship using a well-placed button prompt or by knocking it into the water.
• Enter the Minisub: Once the minisub is in the water, dive in and take control of the submersible.

Objective 3: Pilot the Minisub

• Navigate Underwater: Familiarize yourself with the controls of the minisub as you navigate the underwater terrain, heading toward the extraction point.
• Avoid Obstacles: Steer clear of the dock’s infrastructure, such as cranes and other large ships, while maintaining a low profile.

Objective 4: Deliver the Minisub

• Surface the Sub: Once you’ve navigated to the destination, surface the minisub near the extraction point where a crane awaits.
• Load the Sub: A cutscene plays where the sub is lifted out of the water and loaded onto a truck for transport to the designated drop-off location.

Mission Conclusion

• Wrap Up: After successfully delivering the minisub, Trevor contacts Michael to confirm the equipment is ready for The Merryweather Heist. This completes the setup for the heist and unlocks the next step in the mission chain.
• Rewards: Completing the mission progresses the storyline and prepares the team for The Merryweather Heist. No immediate monetary reward is given, but the mission is crucial for the heist’s success.

• The minisub is based on a real-world submersible, adding to the game’s attention to realistic detail in its Vehicles.
• This mission introduces players to underwater mechanics, which will be used in subsequent Missions, especially in the heist that follows.
• The sub is used later in The Merryweather Heist, an offshore mission involving heavy Security and strategic planning.
• If players approach the minisub stealthily, they can avoid alerting dock workers and Security, although this is not necessary to complete the mission.
• The crane loading scene is automated, but it gives players a cinematic sense of scale and preparation for larger heists to come.