Minute Man Blues

“Minute Man Blues” is one of Trevor Philips’ exclusive Strangers & Freaks missions in Grand Theft Auto V. In this final mission of The Civil Border Patrol storyline, Trevor grows tired of Joe and Josef’s increasingly extreme behavior and decides to put an end to their misguided vigilantism.

In “Minute Man Blues,” Trevor has finally had enough of Joe and Josef’s overzealous approach to their self-proclaimed border patrol duties. After witnessing their unethical behavior, Trevor decides to take action against them, putting an end to their extreme tactics once and for all. This mission marks the conclusion of The Civil Border Patrol questline, with Trevor confronting the duo in a dramatic showdown.

Objectives

• Meet Joe and Josef at their new hideout.
• Confront the pair about their actions.
• Make a choice about how to deal with Joe and Josef.

Setting

The mission takes place in the rural areas surrounding Sandy Shores, where Trevor meets Joe and Josef at their latest hideout. The tense atmosphere is heightened as Trevor prepares to confront the pair about their increasingly dangerous and misguided actions.

Objective 1: Meet Joe and Josef

• Go to the Hideout: The mission begins with Trevor meeting Joe and Josef at their new hideout. The duo has become more extreme in their actions, and Trevor is finally pushed to intervene.
• Confront the Pair: Once Trevor arrives, a conversation ensues where he expresses his frustration with their actions. The tension builds as Trevor decides to take matters into his own hands.

Objective 2: Deal with Joe and Josef

• Make a Choice: Trevor can either choose to deal with Joe and Josef non-lethally or take a more violent approach. Players have the option to spare them or eliminate them entirely, depending on their preferred style of handling the situation.
• Execute the Decision: Based on the player’s choice, Trevor will either let Joe and Josef go with a stern warning or take them out, marking the end of their Vigilante efforts. A cutscene follows, showing the outcome of Trevor’s decision.

Mission Conclusion

• Cutscene: A cutscene plays based on the player’s decision. If Trevor spares Joe and Josef, they retreat, disheartened, from their efforts. If Trevor chooses violence, their storyline ends permanently with Trevor walking away from the chaos.
• Rewards: Completing this mission concludes The Civil Border Patrol questline. While no monetary rewards are provided, the mission provides closure to the storyline and showcases Trevor’s ability to make tough decisions.

• “Minute Man Blues” marks the conclusion of The Civil Border Patrol storyline, which has been filled with dark humor and social satire throughout.
• Players are given a moral choice in this mission, allowing them to decide the fate of Joe and Josef based on how they feel about their behavior.
• The title “Minute Man Blues” is a play on the term “Minute Men,” which refers to the volunteer militia groups that patrolled the U.S. borders.