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Umberto Robina

Nice Package

You greet Umberto with the barrel end of a gun. Umberto says you can rely on him but you’ll have to prove it first. He’s got a package waiting for collection downtown. Umberto sends an assistant to ride along--think of him as Umberto’s eyes and ears regarding your worth. Unfortunately there are others after the package.

As you approach the package location, expect someone else to get there first--you’re ordered to take him down! Chase his car, force it off the road, and allow Umberto’s muscle to shoot at the opposing vehicle. If you’re told to pick up the package, get out and grab it. Otherwise another "player" may take it. You can’t let an opposing vehicle get into Viceport or the mission ends in failure.

One of the best ways to complete the task is to force all opposing vehicles into a jam. Run the lead car off the road and get others to follow to create a traffic jam where all cars are trapped and can’t escape. While the guys are shooting at each other, get out and toss a grenade into the fray. Get away from the inevitable explosion.

Stop the enemies, force them to drop the package, and grab it. With package in hand, go the marked location in Viceport to collect your $750 reward. All the commotion will likely have raised your wanted level so stop by a Pay N’ Spray if necessary.

Balls

The mission opens with Umberto invoking his special kind of charm. He sends you off with a couple of his henchmen to stop Cholos from causing havoc in Little Havana. Check the "havoc" meter on screen--don’t let it fill! Make sure both of Umberto’s men get into your car, which must be a four-seater.

The marked locations on the mini-map indicate the position of Cholo thugs causing trouble. When you encounter Cholos on foot, run them down with your vehicle; allow Umberto’s henchmen to provide supporting firepower. Corner any Cholo vehicles and allow the henchmen to fill the enemy car full of bullets. Once you spot fire, drive away as quickly as possible so you aren’t caught in the explosion. Save Little Havana from havoc from the Cholos and return to Umberto’s house to receive your $800 reward.

Papi Don’t Screech

Umberto’s upset over a situation with his father, Alberto. You agree to go pick him up. Get into Umberto’s car. Note that you can’t allow Umberto’s car to get destroyed--so drive carefully and don’t try any crazy stunts! Otherwise you could end the mission in frustrating failure. Drive Umberto’s wheels to the northern side of downtown to the stadium to pick up Alberto.

You must get Alberto to his café before the indicated time. It’s not that far--that isn’t the problem. The real danger is Alberto’s heart. He can’t handle much stress so you can’t drive too fast or run into too many objects. To make matters worse, Cholo patrols are ready to pounce around each corner. The stress of a Cholo attack could be too much for Cholo.

Watch the mini-map and spot the Cholo locations. Look for side streets and alternate routes to move around the Cholo patrols and reach Alberto’s café. Note that it’s not the end of the mission if you’re spotted but if the Cholos attack, it could cause enough stress to raise the onscreen meter. Reach the café to complete the mission; this successfully completes the task even if Cholos are in hot pursuit. You receive a reward of $1,000 for getting Alberto safely to the café.

Havana Good Time

Umberto is still trying to rally his henchmen. His men are going to collect a gift for the Cholo. You’re responsible for clearing the area--kill the warehouse guards. Drive to the marked location and eliminate the guards, either with your vehicle or with a weapon while on foot. After clearing the warehouse guards, Umberto’s men roll in.

You’re ordered to protect Umberto’s guys. Watch the mini-map for approaching Cholos. Use your targeting function carefully--you don’t want to target one of Umberto’s men! If you accidentally shoot and kill one of Umberto’s men, the mission ends in failure. The Cholos arrive with increasing numbers. Watch the mini-map closely to see where the Cholos are approaching from and intercept them. Umberto’s men must successfully load the guns (watch the onscreen meter) to complete the mission.

Near the end of the task, the Cholos arrive in pairs; a shotgun is great for taking out multiple Cholos. Watch the backdoor of the warehouse (back right side) because the Cholos may arrive from there and go after the closest henchman.

Now you must return the van to Umberto--of course the Cholos have different plans. To say the van is sluggish is putting it mildly. Cholo cars will force you off the road. Return fire but concentrate on staying on the road and reaching Umberto’s house. As soon as you reach the marked house, the mission concludes. Enjoy revenge on the Cholos. Completing this mission unlocks the Cuban style outfit at the safehouse as well as earns $1,500.



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