The Bureau Raid

To settle a debt with the FIB, Michael, Franklin, and their crew prepare for an ambitious heist on the Bureau.

“The Bureau Raid” is a key mission in Grand Theft Auto V that involves an intricate plan to infiltrate the FIB building. The heist forces players to choose between two distinct approaches: a stealthy infiltration or a more direct, aggressive plan. This mission represents one of the game’s more challenging robberies, with high stakes and far-reaching consequences for the storyline.

“The Bureau Raid” revolves around Michael, Franklin, and Trevor executing a heist on the FIB building to retrieve sensitive documents. Players must select between two different methods: a stealthy ‘roof entry’ approach, where subtlety and strategy are key, or a chaotic ‘firefighter’ method that emphasizes brute force and deception. Both approaches require precise coordination and problem-solving as players navigate Security systems, FIB agents, and Law Enforcement while trying to escape unscathed.

Objectives

• Meet at the designated hideout to go over the plan.
• Select between the stealth (roof) or aggressive (firefighter) approach.
• Infiltrate the FIB building and secure the necessary documents.
• Escape the building and avoid Law Enforcement.

Setting

This mission is set in the heart of Los Santos, primarily inside the high-Security FIB Headquarters. The tense atmosphere is heightened by the tight corridors, surveillance systems, and the presence of armed agents. The setting transitions from the cold, modern interior of the FIB building to the chaotic streets of Los Santos during the getaway, enhancing the mission’s high-stakes tone.

Objective 1: Meet the Crew

• Preparation: Begin by meeting with your crew at a designated location. Michael will explain the heist and lay out the options. Players should carefully select their Crew Members based on skills (driving, hacking, shooting), as their abilities will affect the heist’s success.
• Heist Plan: Michael presents two approaches: the ‘Roof Approach’ (stealthy) and the ‘Firefighter Approach’ (aggressive). Each choice significantly impacts the mission’s flow and difficulty.

Objective 2: Choose the Approach

• Roof Approach: In this method, players infiltrate the FIB building from the rooftop, requiring the crew to rappel down the side and break in through a skylight. It emphasizes stealth, hacking, and careful movement.
• Firefighter Approach: For this method, the crew disguises themselves as firefighters to infiltrate the building under the guise of an emergency response team. The distraction allows players to use explosives and brute force to reach their target.

Objective 3: Execute the Heist

• Roof Approach:
  • Infiltration: Climb to the roof, rappel down, and enter through the skylight. Avoid Security cameras and guards while hacking the system to access the data.
  • Stealth Combat: Take out any enemies quietly, using silenced Weapons and avoiding unnecessary alarms.
  • Retrieve Data: Hack into the server room and download the necessary documents while the crew stands guard.
• Firefighter Approach:
  • Infiltration: Enter the building disguised as firefighters responding to an emergency. The crew will need to set small fires or create other distractions to keep suspicion low.
  • Explosive Entry: Use explosives to access the server room, triggering a fight with FIB agents. Prepare for heavy resistance as you collect the data.

Objective 4: Escape

• Roof Approach Escape: After collecting the data, rappel down the side of the building and escape using pre-positioned Vehicles. Evade the police and return to the hideout.
• Firefighter Approach Escape: After retrieving the documents, the team escapes through the fire exits. Use firetrucks or commandeer nearby Vehicles to escape the police pursuit.

Mission Conclusion

• Regroup: After the escape, players return to a safehouse where Michael and the crew discuss the heist’s outcome. A cutscene will detail the consequences of their chosen method and how it impacts future events.
• Rewards: Completing the mission grants cash rewards, progression in the story, and potential differences in future Missions depending on how efficiently the heist was handled.

• This mission allows players to select from two heist approaches: ‘Roof’ and ‘Firefighter,’ offering distinct experiences in gameplay.
• The mission features callbacks to classic heist films, especially with the ‘Roof’ approach mimicking similar movie scenarios involving rappelling into buildings.
• Crew choice plays a significant role in this mission. Poor crew selections can result in more difficult gameplay and less loot.
• Depending on the approach, players can experience different cutscenes and dialogue, enhancing replayability.
• The mission emphasizes the importance of team dynamics, with Crew Members offering different solutions to obstacles encountered during the heist.
• The FIB building is modeled after real-world government facilities, emphasizing high Security and complex layouts.
• Successful completion unlocks additional story Missions and progresses the game’s central heist narrative.
• The ‘Firefighter’ approach features more direct combat and explosions, whereas the ‘Roof’ method is more about stealth and precision.