Seeking the Truth

“Seeking the Truth” is the first mission in the Epsilon Program series in Grand Theft Auto V, where Michael De Santa is introduced to the cult-like organization that promises enlightenment and purpose. This mission sets the stage for Michael’s Journey into the world of the Epsilon Program and its strange beliefs.

After completing the “Exploring the Truth” survey on the Epsilon website, Michael receives an email inviting him to meet with Marnie Allen, a recruiter for the Epsilon Program. Michael heads to the designated meeting spot to learn more about the cult’s philosophy and begin his initiation into the organization. Marnie tasks Michael with donating $500 to the program to continue on the path to enlightenment.

Objectives

• Complete the “Exploring the Truth” survey on the Epsilon Program website.
• Receive an email inviting Michael to meet with Marnie Allen.
• Meet Marnie at the designated location.
• Donate $500 to the Epsilon Program to proceed.

Setting

The mission takes place in Los Santos, where Michael first meets Marnie Allen. The initial meeting is brief, but it introduces the eerie and enigmatic nature of the Epsilon Program. The location and setting are simple, as this mission serves as the gateway into a more bizarre and complex series of tasks that Michael must complete to progress through the Epsilon storyline.

Objective 1: Complete the Survey

• Visit the Epsilon Website: To trigger the mission, Michael must first complete the “Exploring the Truth” survey on the in-game Epsilon Program website. This humorous and cryptic questionnaire is filled with strange questions that reflect the cult’s philosophy.
• Receive the Invitation: After completing the survey, Michael receives an email inviting him to meet with Marnie Allen at a specific location in Los Santos. This marks the official start of the Epsilon Program Missions.

Objective 2: Meet Marnie Allen

• Go to the Meeting Spot: Michael heads to the location provided in the email to meet Marnie Allen. She introduces herself as a representative of the Epsilon Program and explains that the organization offers a path to enlightenment, provided that Michael is willing to follow their teachings.
• Dialogue: Marnie’s dialogue is robotic and filled with vague, cult-like rhetoric. She explains that to continue on the path, Michael must first prove his dedication by making a monetary donation to the program.

Objective 3: Donate to the Program

• Donate $500: To proceed with the mission, Michael must donate $500 to the Epsilon Program. This can be done by accessing the donation page on the Epsilon website. Once the donation is made, Marnie instructs Michael to await further instructions.
• Mission Complete: After making the donation, the mission is complete, and Michael is now officially on the path to Epsilon enlightenment. Further Missions will be unlocked as the storyline progresses.

Mission Conclusion

• Cutscene: A brief cutscene plays where Marnie thanks Michael for his contribution and assures him that he is on the right path. She hints at more tasks to come, leaving Michael (and the player) intrigued by what’s next.
• Rewards: No immediate rewards are given for this mission aside from unlocking the next steps in the Epsilon Program storyline. However, players will need to complete this mission to advance through the series.

• The Epsilon Program is a parody of real-world cults and fringe religious Organizations, particularly those that require financial contributions from their members.
• Marnie Allen, the mission giver, first appeared in *GTA IV* as a troubled drug addict, showcasing her transformation after joining the Epsilon Program.
• The survey on the Epsilon website contains a series of strange and nonsensical questions, adding to the cult’s eccentric nature.
• This mission marks the start of one of *GTA V*’s longest side quest chains, filled with bizarre and humorous tasks for Michael.