Could Bugstars be a Front?

[Monty Mantis]

Think about it. We've seen them in every trailer, a few artworks and a slew of screenshots. If they were a simple one-off for a heist, they wouldn't play such a role in the promotional material.

 

My guess is that, early in the game, the trio saves the company from going bankrupt by buying them out. Then, they hire some employees, buy equipment and vans, and simply let the business run for awhile. This would allow the company to build up a reputation as a legitimate pest control company and make a tiny bit of money. With total control of the company, the gang could then use them as a way to launder money, traffic arms and drugs, buy otherwise suspicious materials (chemicals, thermite, ect.) and a way to get close to the targets for things like assassinations and heists. Maybe the company will be the first thing you can buy, teaching the player about purchasable properties/businesses.

 

What do you guys think? Frankly, over this year of V's marketing, I've grown attached to Bugstars. I want to own it.

[RoadRunner71]

I think it's just something for a mission, like the thypical FBI flower delivery vans

[Monty Mantis]

 

I think it's just something for a mission, like the thypical FBI flower delivery vans 

But like I said, why would they appear so much? It would seem over OTT for just one mission.

[MrcTOtheJ]

It's not too far fetched, it'd also make it easier to stage the theft of the van and gear to get for the heist as well.

 

Actually I hope there's several businesses that serve as easy places to get Cars, Apparel, and guns for heists. I mean what better place to get a getaway car, than your own Car Dealership?

 

Would add to the reasons to add businesses, I also have a theory that buying expensive things like various properties, cars, etc. will be introduced as a way to launder money, it'd be up to the player whether to do it or keep the money, but it'd make sense story wise to be introduced like that IMO.

[Monty Mantis]

 

It's not too far fetched, it'd also make it easier to stage the theft of the van and gear to get for the heist as well.

 

Actually I hope there's several businesses that serve as easy places to get Cars, Apparel, and guns for heists. I mean what better place to get a getaway car, than your own Car Dealership?

 

Would add to the reasons to add businesses, I also have a theory that buying expensive things like various properties, cars, etc. will be introduced as a way to launder money, it'd be up to the player whether to do it or keep the money, but it'd make sense story wise to be introduced like that IMO.

Exactly. This way, buying businesses would be a more substantial thing as they would actually have perks instead of just statically making money.

[MrcTOtheJ]

It's not too far fetched, it'd also make it easier to stage the theft of the van and gear to get for the heist as well.

 

Actually I hope there's several businesses that serve as easy places to get Cars, Apparel, and guns for heists. I mean what better place to get a getaway car, than your own Car Dealership?

 

Would add to the reasons to add businesses, I also have a theory that buying expensive things like various properties, cars, etc. will be introduced as a way to launder money, it'd be up to the player whether to do it or keep the money, but it'd make sense story wise to be introduced like that IMO.

Exactly. This way, buying businesses would be a more substantial thing as they would actually have perks instead of just statically making money.

Exactly, it's one of the reasons I think they included it after all after they said no properties or businesses last fall, they've found a way to fit it in without being tacked on.

[HOW'S ANNIE?]

I doubt that we'll own it. I mean if a bunch of guys dressed in pest control outfits robbed a jewellery store (or maybe even multiple places?) the first the place the FIB would investigate would be there, especially when it's owned by 3 convicted fellons?

[Alec Skorpio]

Do we really see it THAT much though?

 

It seems stupid to disguise yourself as workers of a business you own to pull of a heist.

 

I'm going to say it's just one of a number of "disguises" you can use for heists.

[Troll Proof]

Makes sense to me. Front businesses are commonly used in shady business practices. Even the North Koreans do it.

 

Not to mention it would fit in with the games theme of purchasing businesses. I wouldn't think that every purchasable enterprise is overtly illegal.

[zainzombie]

I doubt that we'll own it. I mean if a bunch of guys dressed in pest control outfits robbed a jewellery store (or maybe even multiple places?) the first the place the FIB would investigate would be there, especially when it's owned by 3 convicted fellons?

This ^^. It is a risky move.

 

But I hope property buying has more to it.. I like the money laundering idea. Kinda like Breaking Bad.