Threeʼs Company

Franklin, Michael, and Trevor join forces in a daring rescue operation that tests their unique skills and alliance.

“Three’s Company” is a pivotal mission in Grand Theft Auto V that highlights the dynamic between the game’s three Protagonists: Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. This mission involves a high-stakes rescue operation that combines stealth, action, and the unique abilities of each character, deepening their bond while presenting players with action-packed gameplay.

“Threeʼs Company” revolves around Michael, Franklin, and Trevor rescuing a target being held by Merryweather, a private Security company. The mission requires careful planning, using the trio’s diverse skill set to infiltrate, neutralize enemies, and make a daring escape. It combines fast-paced action with tactical teamwork as players switch between Characters.

Objectives

• Meet at the FIB building to discuss the mission.
• Fly the helicopter to the Merryweather headquarters.
• Infiltrate the building using Franklin’s rappelling skills.
• Rescue the hostage and neutralize enemy threats.
• Escape the building while under heavy fire from Merryweather.

Setting

This mission unfolds across multiple Locations, starting with an FIB briefing, then transitioning to a helicopter infiltration of a high-Security Merryweather building in Los Santos. The mission’s urban environment emphasizes fast-paced action, teamwork, and the challenges posed by elite mercenaries guarding the target.

Objective 1: Meet the Crew

• Preparation: The mission begins with Michael meeting Trevor and Franklin at the FIB building. The team is briefed by Steve Haines about rescuing a key target from Merryweather’s stronghold.
• Dialogue: Engage in dialogue to understand the mission’s backstory, and note the plan for the rescue operation.

Objective 2: Fly to the Target Location

• Pilot the Helicopter: Players will control Trevor as he pilots the helicopter, flying Michael and Franklin toward the Merryweather HQ. Follow the GPS route to the building’s rooftop.
• Dialogue During Flight: Listen to the banter between Characters, providing insight into their dynamic and humor, building tension for the mission ahead.

Objective 3: Rappel into the Building

• Switch to Franklin: Once over the building, switch to Franklin as he rappels down the side of the skyscraper to the floor where the target is being held.
• Stealth Takedowns: Use stealth to neutralize guards without raising alarms, ensuring a smooth infiltration before the main action starts.

Objective 4: Rescue the Hostage

• Switch Between Characters: As the mission ramps up, players will switch between Franklin, Michael, and Trevor to control the flow of combat, using each character’s unique abilities to eliminate threats.
• Cover Fire: Michael provides sniper support from the helicopter, taking out enemy mercenaries guarding the hostage. Franklin continues on the ground, rescuing the target while Trevor maneuvers the helicopter for escape.

Objective 5: Escape the Building

• Combat Merryweather: Engage in firefights as Merryweather reinforcements arrive. Players must fend off heavily armed enemies while retreating to the extraction point.
• Get to the Helicopter: Once the target is secure, Franklin rappels back to the helicopter, and Trevor flies them out of the combat zone while avoiding enemy helicopters.

Mission Conclusion

• Wrap Up: The mission ends with a cutscene showing the team’s escape. Michael, Franklin, and Trevor reflect on the mission’s success and the growing tension between them as they deal with both their criminal ambitions and personal differences.
• Rewards: Successfully completing the mission provides cash, story progression, and opens up new Missions tied to the FIB storyline.

• This mission showcases the teamwork dynamic between Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, fully utilizing the game’s character-switching mechanic.
• The title “Three’s Company” is a reference to the teamwork required and the trio’s partnership, as well as a nod to the classic TV show *Three’s Company*.
• The mission introduces Merryweather as a key antagonist, leading to further confrontations later in the game.
• The helicopter gameplay is a standout feature in this mission, emphasizing Trevor’s flying skills and adding variety to the game’s mission types.
• This mission has some of the most memorable banter between the three Protagonists, mixing humor and tension.
• The FIB’s involvement marks the start of a series of Missions that deepen the trio’s entanglement with corrupt government agents.
• The mission’s focus on high-altitude action and rappelling down skyscrapers adds a unique flavor compared to other more ground-focused Missions.