The briefing

The Cayo Perico Heist: Preparations belongs to the Freemode Missions collection and is associated with Miguel Madrazo , Pavel. Its listed multiplayer format is Solo , Co-Op. The listed participant range is 1 - 4 players. Access is associated with Kosatka Submarine.

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18 sections
Heist Prep: Gather Intel

The task is set in Cayo Perico. Its target is Minimum required points of interest.

Location
Cayo Perico
N. of Players
1 to 4 players
Target
Minimum required points of interest
Objectives
Meet Dave and Keinemusik at the LSIA Private Terminal. Get in the Winky Drive El Rubio and Dave to the beach party. Exit by the south without being spotted. Sneak to the entrance of El Rubio's compound. Wait for Pavel to locate an access point. Find the communications tower. Sneak to the communications tower. Search the communications tower for the signal box. Hack into the signal box. Use the Sightseer app to access the security cameras. Search the camera feeds for the Madrazo files. Exit the security cameras or look for additional points of interest. Scope out the North Dock. Take a photo of the waterway. Search the nearby warehouses for secondary targets. Take a photo of the weed. Search the docks for the bolt cutters. Take a photo of the bolt cutters. Continue scoping the island or return to Los Santos. Take a photo of the control tower. Continue scoping the island or return to Los Santos.

Objective sequence

  1. Meet Dave and Keinemusik at the LSIA Private Terminal.
  2. Get in the Winky
  3. Drive El Rubio and Dave to the beach party.
  4. Exit by the south without being spotted.
  5. Wait for Pavel to locate an access point.
  6. Find the communications tower.
  7. Search the communications tower for the signal box.
  8. Hack into the signal box.
  9. Use the Sightseer app to access the security cameras.
  10. Search the camera feeds for the Madrazo files.
  11. Exit the security cameras or look for additional points of interest.
  12. Take a photo of the waterway.
  13. Search the nearby warehouses for secondary targets.
  14. Take a photo of the weed.
  15. Search the docks for the bolt cutters.
  16. Take a photo of the bolt cutters.
  17. Take a photo of the control tower.
  • Sneak to the entrance of El Rubio's compound.
  • Sneak to the communications tower.
  • Scope out the North Dock.
  • Continue scoping the island or return to Los Santos.
Vehicle: Kosatka

The task is set in Various. Its target is Sonar Jammer.

Vehicle: Kosatka — reference image
Location
Various
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Sonar Jammer
Objectives
Go to Merryweather Test Site. Search underwater for the submarine. Enter the submarine. Locate the sonar jammer. Steal the sonar jammer. Exit the submarine. Deliver the sonar jammer to the Kosatka.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to Merryweather Test Site.
  2. Search underwater for the submarine.
  3. Enter the submarine.
  4. Locate the sonar jammer.
  5. Steal the sonar jammer.
  6. Exit the submarine.
  7. Deliver the sonar jammer to the Kosatka.
Vehicle: Alkonost

The task is set in Fort Zancudo; Miguel's hangar. Its target is RO-86 Alkonost.

Vehicle: Alkonost — reference image
Location
Fort Zancudo; Miguel's hangar
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
RO-86 Alkonost
Objectives
Go to Fort Zancudo. Enter the hangar. Search for the laptop. Hack the laptop to unlock the main door. Steal the Alkonost. Exit the hangar. Deliver the Alkonost to Miguel's hangar. Lose the Cops. Deliver the Alkonost to Miguel's hangar.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to Fort Zancudo.
  2. Enter the hangar.
  3. Search for the laptop.
  4. Hack the laptop to unlock the main door.
  5. Steal the Alkonost.
  6. Exit the hangar.
  7. Deliver the Alkonost to Miguel's hangar.
  8. Lose the Cops.
Vehicle: Velum

The task is set in Sandy Shores Airfield / McKenzie Field; Miguel's hangar. Its target is Velum 5-Seater.

Vehicle: Velum — reference image
Location
Sandy Shores Airfield / McKenzie Field; Miguel's hangar
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Velum 5-Seater
Objectives
Go to location . Steal the Velum Deliver the Velum to the drop-off.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to location .
  2. Steal the Velum
  3. Deliver the Velum to the drop-off.
Vehicle: Stealth

The task is set in Merryweather HQ; Miguel's hangar. Its target is Annihilator Stealth.

Location
Merryweather HQ; Miguel's hangar
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Annihilator Stealth
Objectives
Go to Merryweather HQ. Destroy the anti-aircraft turrets. Steal the Stealth helicopter. Take out the Merryweather helicopters. Deliver the stealth helicopter to Miguel's hangar.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to Merryweather HQ.
  2. Destroy the anti-aircraft turrets.
  3. Steal the Stealth helicopter.
  4. Take out the Merryweather helicopters.
  5. Deliver the stealth helicopter to Miguel's hangar.
Vehicle: Patrol Boat

The task is set in Merryweather HQ. Its target is Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat.

Location
Merryweather HQ
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat
Objectives
Go to Merryweather HQ. Disable the security panels. Use the main terminal to open the sluice gate. Steal the Patrol Boat. Take out the Merryweather helicopters. Deliver the Patrol Boat to the drop-off.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to Merryweather HQ.
  2. Disable the security panels.
  3. Use the main terminal to open the sluice gate.
  4. Steal the Patrol Boat.
  5. Take out the Merryweather helicopters.
  6. Deliver the Patrol Boat to the drop-off.
Vehicle: Longfin

The task is set in Los Santos. Its target is Longfin.

Vehicle: Longfin — reference image
Location
Los Santos
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Longfin
Objectives
Go to location . Steal the Longfin Lose the Cops. Enter the truck cab. Find a truck cab. Find a truck cab or wait for the trailer to be connected. Help deliver the Longfin to the docks. Deliver the Longfin to the docks.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to location .
  2. Steal the Longfin
  3. Lose the Cops.
  4. Enter the truck cab.
  5. Find a truck cab.
  6. Find a truck cab or wait for the trailer to be connected.
  7. Deliver the Longfin to the docks.
  • Help deliver the Longfin to the docks.
Equipment: Safe Code

The task is set in The Diamond Casino & Resort. Its target is Unnamed Head of Cayo Perico SecuritySafe Code.

Equipment: Safe Code — reference image
Location
The Diamond Casino & Resort
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Unnamed Head of Cayo Perico SecuritySafe Code
Objectives
Go to the Casino. Enter the Casino. If the player does not own a PenthouseTake the elevator to the parking garage. Search the parking garage for Tom Connors' car. Open the trunk of the car. Steal the keycard. Take the elevator to the penthouse floor. Search the lobby for the penhouse. Take out the security guards. Enter the penhouse. Locate the head of security. Search the head of security for the safe code. Exit the Casino. Lose the Cops.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to the Casino.
  2. Enter the Casino.
  3. Search the parking garage for Tom Connors' car.
  4. Open the trunk of the car.
  5. Steal the keycard.
  6. Take the elevator to the penthouse floor.
  7. Search the lobby for the penhouse.
  8. Take out the security guards.
  9. Enter the penhouse.
  10. Locate the head of security.
  11. Search the head of security for the safe code.
  12. Exit the Casino.
  13. Lose the Cops.
Equipment: Plasma Cutter

The task is set in Various. Its target is Plasma Cutter.

Equipment: Plasma Cutter — reference image
Location
Various
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Plasma Cutter
Objectives
Go to the safe house. Enter the safe house. Search the safe house. Take a photo of the plannig board. Send the photo to Pavel. Exit the safe house. Go to location . Steal the plasma cutter. Deliver the plasma cutter to the Kosatka.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to the safe house.
  2. Enter the safe house.
  3. Search the safe house.
  4. Take a photo of the plannig board.
  5. Exit the safe house.
  6. Go to location .
  7. Steal the plasma cutter.
  8. Deliver the plasma cutter to the Kosatka.
  • Send the photo to Pavel.
Equipment: Fingerprint Cloner

The task is set in Various. Its target is Fingerprint Cloner.

Equipment: Fingerprint Cloner — reference image
Location
Various
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Fingerprint Cloner
Objectives
Go to the warehouse. Sneak into the warehouse. Break into the warehouse. Locate the laptop. Hack the laptop. Exit the warehouse. Go to the archive. Sneak into the archive. Break into the archive. Locate the fingerprint cloner. Steal the fingerprint cloner. Exit the archive. Deliver the fingerprint cloner to the Kosatka.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to the warehouse.
  2. Break into the warehouse.
  3. Locate the laptop.
  4. Hack the laptop.
  5. Exit the warehouse.
  6. Go to the archive.
  7. Break into the archive.
  8. Locate the fingerprint cloner.
  9. Steal the fingerprint cloner.
  10. Exit the archive.
  11. Deliver the fingerprint cloner to the Kosatka.
  • Sneak into the warehouse.
  • Sneak into the archive.
Equipment: Cutting Torch

The task is set in Various. Its target is Cutting Torch.

Equipment: Cutting Torch — reference image
Location
Various
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Cutting Torch
Objectives
Go to the Construction Site. Search for a toolbox containing the cutting torch. Steal the cutting torch. Deliver the cutting torch to the Kosatka.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to the Construction Site.
  2. Search for a toolbox containing the cutting torch.
  3. Steal the cutting torch.
  4. Deliver the cutting torch to the Kosatka.
Equipment: Demolition Charges

The task is set in O'Neil Ranch. Its target is Demolition Charges.

Equipment: Demolition Charges — reference image
Location
O'Neil Ranch
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Demolition Charges
Objectives
Go to location . Take out the O'Neil Brothers. Go to the O'Neil Ranch. Enter the O'Neil Ranch. Locate the basement. Take out the O'Neil Brothers. Collect the keycard. Unlock the basement door. Enter the basement. Steal the demolition charges. Deliver the demolition charges to the Kosatka.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to location .
  2. Take out the O'Neil Brothers.
  3. Go to the O'Neil Ranch.
  4. Enter the O'Neil Ranch.
  5. Locate the basement.
  6. Collect the keycard.
  7. Enter the basement.
  8. Steal the demolition charges.
  9. Deliver the demolition charges to the Kosatka.
  • Unlock the basement door.
Heist Prep: Unmarked Weapons
  • Aggressor: Assault Shotgun, Machine Pistol, Machete, Grenades
  • Conspirator: Military Rifle, Pistol .50, Knuckle Dusters, Sticky Bombs
  • Crack Shot: Sniper Rifle, AP Pistol, Knife, Molotov Cocktails
  • Saboteur: SMG MK II, SNS Pistol MK II, Knife, Pipe Bomb
  • Marksman: Assault Rifle M II, Pistol MK II, Machete, Pipe Bomb
Weapons: Office Assault

The task is set in Penris Building / 707 Vespucci / Schlongberg Sachs Center. Its target is Unmarked weapons.

Location
Penris Building / 707 Vespucci / Schlongberg Sachs Center
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Unmarked weapons
Objectives
Go to location . Enter the office. Search the office for the gun locker. Open the gun locker. Hack the locker. Open the gun locker. Steal the weapons. Exit the office. Deliver the weapons to the Kosatka.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to location .
  2. Enter the office.
  3. Search the office for the gun locker.
  4. Open the gun locker.
  5. Hack the locker.
  6. Steal the weapons.
  7. Exit the office.
  8. Deliver the weapons to the Kosatka.
Weapons: Tail Helicopter

The task is set in Sandy Shores / Grapeseed / Palmer-Taylor Power Station. Its target is Unmarked weapons.

Location
Sandy Shores / Grapeseed / Palmer-Taylor Power Station
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
Unmarked weapons
Objectives
Go to the Merryweather HQ. Follow the Valkyrie Clear the area of Merryweather. Enter the Avenger Locate the weapons. Exit the Avenger Deliver the weapons to the Kosatka.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to the Merryweather HQ.
  2. Follow the Valkyrie
  3. Enter the Avenger
  4. Locate the weapons.
  5. Exit the Avenger
  6. Deliver the weapons to the Kosatka.
  • Clear the area of Merryweather.
Disruption: Weapons

The task is set in Various. Its target is 3 arms dealers.

Disruption: Weapons — reference image
Location
Various
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
3 arms dealers
Objectives
Take out El Rubio's arms dealers. Take out El Rubio's arms dealer.

Objective sequence

  1. Take out El Rubio's arms dealers.
  2. Take out El Rubio's arms dealer.
Disruption: Armor

The task is set in Los Santos. Its target is 10 armor shipments.

Disruption: Armor — reference image
Location
Los Santos
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
10 armor shipments
Objectives
Go to the distribution center. Take out El Rubio's armor shipments. Enter the distribution center. Take out El Rubio's armor shipments. Exit the distribution center. Destroy the last El Rubio's armor shipment.

Objective sequence

  1. Go to the distribution center.
  2. Take out El Rubio's armor shipments.
  3. Enter the distribution center.
  4. Exit the distribution center.
  5. Destroy the last El Rubio's armor shipment.
Disruption: Air Support

Its target is 10 Buzzard Attack Choppers.

Disruption: Air Support — reference image
N. of Players
1 to 4 players (organization); 1 to 8 players (motorcycle club)
Target
10 Buzzard Attack Choppers
Objectives
Take out El Rubio's Buzzards.

Objective sequence

  1. Take out El Rubio's Buzzards.

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