GTA 2 Lexicon: Characters, Vehicles, Gangs and Places

This GTA 2 lexicon is an A to Z reference for Anywhere City. It covers the characters, vehicles, gangs and factions, places and weapons of the 1999 game, each with a short definition you can scan quickly. Type a name in the filter box or pick a category to narrow the list, then click an entry to jump to it.

Not sure where to start? Read the GTA 2 guide for the story and the district breakdown, or browse the GTA 2 missions category. Stuck on a job? Try Bank Robbery, Redneck Attack or the Industrial District guide.

Characters

Billy Bob Bean: Leader of the Rednecks, whose trailer-park gang lives at the Mobile RV Park in the Residential District. He rewards players who waste Scientists. Guides: The Final Job (Residential): GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Bilovski: Minor Russian Mafia character from the Industrial District who plots against Uno Carb and his men.
Bomba Tomba: Co-host of the KGBH radio station alongside Prodo, voiced by Daniel McDonald.
Calligari: Male protagonist you can pick in the Game Boy Color version, sharing Claude Speed's aliases and gang affiliations.
Candy: Female playable hero exclusive to the Game Boy Color version, where Claude Speed does not appear. She shares his aliases and gang affiliations.
Chesti-Kov: Russian Mafia figure with roots in Georgia and Russia, nicknamed The old man. He is mentioned only on the promotional website.
Claude Speed: Lone criminal and the only playable hero on the PC, PlayStation and Dreamcast releases. He climbs through Anywhere City by earning respect with its gangs.
Danny Zoo: Yakuza member linked to Johnny Zoo, born in Okinawa in 1972. He is mentioned on the website and twice on the radio.
Dirk: Minor Rednecks member who lives at the Mobile RV Park in the Residential District of Anywhere City. Guides: Gran’pa We Love You: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Doctor ZitZaki: Minor Yakuza character from the Downtown District whose drug production the player protects for a $20,000 payment. Guides: Get ZitZaki: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Dodo: Minor Loonies character in the Downtown District who arranges a gun and bombs behind the Harman Hotel. Guides: Dimentia To Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Getta Isetta” on PS1)
Dr. LaBrat: Icelandic head of the SRS Scientists in the Residential District. He rewards players who eliminate Zaibatsu members. Guides: LaBrat’s Plan: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · The Final Job (Residential): GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Eddie: One of the selectable heroes of the Game Boy Color version, a male protagonist sharing Claude Speed's aliases and affiliations.
Elmo: Boss of the Loonies in the Downtown District. He respects anyone who likes killing Yakuza members. Guides: The Final Job (Downtown): GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Flambo Cortez: Minor Zaibatsu character from the Residential District. He brags about his mercenary machine, a special Z-Construction. Guides: Greatest Hits: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“In Too Deep” on PS1)
Gran'pa: Minor Rednecks character who lives at the Mobile RV Park in the Residential District of Anywhere City. Guides: Gran’pa We Love You: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Gretchen: Female playable hero exclusive to the Game Boy Color version. She carries the same aliases and gang ties as Claude Speed.
Guider: Supporting character tied to Claude Speed in the story. He describes himself as a cheap snitch.
Hiroshi: Minor Yakuza character based in the Downtown District of Anywhere City. Guides: Bank Robbery: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Hollow Kost: Zaibatsu Corporation figure known as The President or The Doctor. He is mentioned in the game and based at an unspecified Zaibatsu complex.
Ivan: Minor Russian Mafia character who lives in the Industrial District of Anywhere City.
Jerkov: Former Soviet soldier who leads the Kovski Bratva, the Russian Mafia of the Industrial District. His missions reward players for striking at the Zaibatsu. Guides: Super Grass Rescue: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Final Job: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · GTA 2 Industrial District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save Point
Jesus Saves' Preacher: Preacher voiced by Gary Penn, linked to Rev. Rooney and The Rocksta Choir. He shouts hallelujahs at the church.
Johnny Riccaro: Radio DJ voiced by Bruce Kronenberg. He complains about the city's traffic and runs a Head Radio competition on air.
Johnny Rotten: Governor figure linked to the Loonies who is mentioned in the game. He is said to live at Sunnyside Asylum in the Downtown District.
Johnny Zoo: Boss of the Yakuza in the Downtown District, also known as Johnny Ice. He offers respect to anyone willing to start killing Zaibatsu members. Guides: Gang War A Go-Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Start a Gang War” on PS1) · The Final Job (Downtown): GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Stop the Tank: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Lars Von Barsdardson: Icelandic professor known as The Big Icelandic Guy, linked to the SRS Scientists and formerly the Zaibatsu. He argues that brains can build better bodies.
Leo The Locksmith: Minor Hare Krishna character in the Industrial District who refuses to help friends of Sunbeam. Guides: Deconstruction Yard: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“De-Construction Yard” on PS1)
Mama Doc: Radio personality voiced by Melina Bruin, affiliated with the Scientists. She chats on air about the city's pollution and its criminals.
Master Lepus: Hare Krishna figure nicknamed Grand Master. He is mentioned in the game and lives at the Vedic Temple in the Industrial District.
Montana Shane: Rednecks member nicknamed Jungle, a minor character linked to Billy Bob Bean.
Paulo: Male playable hero exclusive to the Game Boy Color version, with the same aliases and gang ties as Claude Speed.
Private Investigator: Unnamed outsider sent to Anywhere City to look into the Zaibatsu. He appears only on the promotional website, listed as held at Sunnyside Asylum as of July 2013.
Red Valdez: Zaibatsu executive who runs the Residential District branch from The Village. His jobs push the player to dispose of the Rednecks. Guides: Valdez Alert: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Operation Z: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Law Enforcement Larceny: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Cop Stealin'” on PS1) · The Final Job (Residential): GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Refried Noodle: Minor Yakuza character from the Downtown District. He hands the player a weapon in case it is needed. Guides: Follow That Traitor: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Follow Traitor” on PS1)
Ruben: Male protagonist offered in the Game Boy Color version, with the same aliases and affiliations as Claude Speed.
Sammy Starock: DJ of Rockstar Radio, also known as Mr. Rockstar, voiced by David Deblinger. He jokes about the bombs sent to his station.
Sunbeam: Hare Krishna contact in the Industrial District. His missions reward players who dispose of the Russian Mafia. Guides: Sunbeam Contract: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · GTA 2 Industrial District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save Point · Final Job: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Conversion Evasion: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“De-Con Labs” on PS1)
Teriyaki-chan: Japanese DJ of Funami FM, the Downtown District radio station. She is voiced by Saiko Yoshida.
Trey Welsh: Zaibatsu Corporation boss of the Downtown District, nicknamed The Chemist. He offers contract work to anyone who keeps the Loonies in check. Guides: Gang War A Go-Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Start a Gang War” on PS1) · The Final Job (Downtown): GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Lick Those Loonies: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Kill Loonies” on PS1) · Big Bank Job: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Uno Carb: Zaibatsu boss of the Industrial District, whose full name is Uno Carbine. He wants the Hare Krishna wiped out and pays respect for it. Guides: I’d Like A Tank Please, Bob: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Final Job: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · GTA 2 Industrial District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save Point
Venus Ordelia: Radio DJ of the Hare Krishna's Heavenly Radio, voiced by Lynne Lambert. Her show promotes conversion to the Krishna.
Ziggy Pole: Minor Industrial District character linked to the Russian Mafia and supplied by Uno Carb. He fears the Kovski.

Vehicles

A-Type: Full-size coupe with two seats (driver and passenger), a car featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.
Arachnid: Grand tourer with two seats (driver and passenger), a car featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.
B-Type: Mid-size car with four seats (driver and three passengers), featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.
Beamer: Grand tourer with two seats, from this game, and also present as cut content in GTA III.
Benson: Two-seat sports car found around Anywhere City, listed without a manufacturer. Guides: Benson Burner: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Penal Ties: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Alma Mater Return” on PS1) · GTA 2 Residential District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save
Bug: Small two-seat compact car that shows up in nearly every game of the series, with a single exception.
Bulwark: Mid-size car with two seats that serves as a gang vehicle on the streets of Anywhere City. Guides: Grand Theft Auto: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Bus: Public transport bus seating two. It appears here except on the PlayStation version and recurs throughout the series.
Container: Towable container trailer for hauling by trucks, seen on the roads of Anywhere City.
Cop Car: Mid-size police car seating four, used by the Anywhere City police to chase the player. Guides: Cop Car Crush: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Cop Car Scrap: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Police Car Scrap” on PS1) · Operation Z: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Dimentia To Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Getta Isetta” on PS1)
Dementia: Compact microcar used as the gang car of the Loonies, with their mark painted on its roof. Guides: Dimentia To Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Getta Isetta” on PS1) · Lick Those Loonies: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Kill Loonies” on PS1)
Eddy: Compact sedan with two seats (driver and passenger), a sedan featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.
Fire Truck: Firefighting heavy truck seating two. It is the only vehicle in the entire series to appear in every GTA game. Guides: Fire Truck Fun: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Flame-It” on PS1)
Furore GT: Luxury two-seat sports car that returns in GTA V and GTA Online, built by Lampadati and priced at $448,000. Guides: Gran’pa We Love You: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
G4 Bank Van: Armored bank van with room for a driver and three passengers, listed as an armored vehicle in the game. Guides: Bank Van Theft: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Big Bank Job: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Garbage Truck: Heavy garbage truck seating a driver and one passenger, featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.
GT-A1: Two-seat sports car. The Wang Cars side mission hides eight of them in the Residential District, rewarding three special vehicles.
Hot Dog Van: Medium truck seating two, a hot dog van that comes in several paint variants. Guides: Hot Dog Homicide: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“R.S. L. Bows” on PS1)
Ice-Cream Van: Medium truck seating two. Ice cream vans are also the targets of the PC bonus stages. Guides: Happy Gas Smash: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Destroy Happy Gas” on PS1)
Maurice: Compact two-seat car from this game that also exists as an unused beta vehicle in GTA III.
Medicar: Four-seat ambulance that stands in for the usual Ambulance of other GTA games.
Meteor: Two-seat sports car used by the SRS Scientists. It is the fastest gang car available. Guides: Operation Z: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Double-Cross Crush: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Gang Car Bang” on PS1)
Miara: Two-door sports car seating two, driven as the gang car of the Yakuza. Guides: Gang War A Go-Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Start a Gang War” on PS1) · Get ZitZaki: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Morton: Grand tourer with two seats (driver and passenger), a car featured in Grand Theft Auto 2. Guides: GTA 2 Residential District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save
Panto: Two-door hatchback built by Benefactor in the HD Universe, a compact that returns in GTA V and GTA Online at $85,000. Guides: Gran’pa We Love You: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Pickup: Two-seat light truck. A wider variant serves as the gang car of the Rednecks. Guides: Sink or Swim: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Pickup ‘N’ Drown” on PS1) · Blow Job: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Blow-Up” on PS1) · Operation Z: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Science Friction: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“SRS Destruction” on PS1)
Rumbler: Two-seat sports car, one of the sports cars featured in Grand Theft Auto 2. Guides: Grand Theft Auto: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Schmidt: Small economical compact car with four seats, a small economical car featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.
Shark: Four-door full-size car seating four, also seen as a cut vehicle in GTA III. Guides: Bank Robbery: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Special Agent Car: Compact government law enforcement car seating two. Federal agents drive it in pursuit at high wanted levels. Guides: Law Enforcement Larceny: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Cop Stealin'” on PS1) · I’d Like A Tank Please, Bob: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Officer Down: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Stinger: Two-door sports car from this game that returns in GTA V as a Grotti Sports Classic priced at $1,000,000.
SWAT Van: Police heavy truck seating four, driven by the SWAT team. It also appears in GTA Advance. Guides: SWAT Van Swipe: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Steal SWAT Van” on PS1) · Law Enforcement Larceny: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Cop Stealin'” on PS1) · I’d Like A Tank Please, Bob: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Officer Down: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Tank: Military tracked vehicle seating one, among the earliest armed vehicles. The army chases the player in Tanks at top wanted level. Guides: Tanks-Giving: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Second Hand Tank” on PS1) · I’d Like A Tank Please, Bob: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Stop the Tank: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Army Base Alert: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Taxi: Four-door taxicab seating four that recurs in almost every GTA title. The London Cab replaces it in the London games. Guides: Taxi Drivers Must Die: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Taxi Traitor Test: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“RC Taxi” on PS1) · Sink or Swim: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Pickup ‘N’ Drown” on PS1)
Taxi Xpress: Mid-size four-door saloon seating four, a cab-style variant of the mid-size sedan. Guides: Sink or Swim: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Pickup ‘N’ Drown” on PS1) · Taxi Traitor Test: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“RC Taxi” on PS1)
Tow Truck: Hook-and-chain tow truck seating two, built by Vapid in the HD Universe, and a utility vehicle in GTA V.
Train: Passenger rail coach that runs through the city on its own. The player cannot drive it.
Transporter: Towable flatbed trailer that is hitched behind a truck, found on the roads of Anywhere City. Guides: Benson Burner: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Operation Z: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Distraction Action: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Decoy Trailer” on PS1)
Truck Cab: Heavy truck cab with seats for a driver and one passenger, found on the roads of Anywhere City. Guides: Distraction Action: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Decoy Trailer” on PS1)
Truck Cab SX: Heavy truck with two seats, listed separately from the plain Truck Cab.
TV Van: Light television van seating two. Its roof antenna always points toward the Jesus Saves church, the place to save. Guides: GTA 2 Industrial District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save Point · GTA 2 Residential District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save
U-Jerk Truck: Light truck seating a driver and one passenger, also present as a beta vehicle in GTA III.
Van: Light truck with four seats, a common utility vehicle, featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.
Z-Type: Gang car driven by Zaibatsu members and the second fastest gang car here. In GTA V it is a Truffade Sports Classic. Guides: Double-Cross Crush: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Gang Car Bang” on PS1) · Mmm, Russian Sailors: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Russian Sailors” on PS1) · Gang War A Go-Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Start a Gang War” on PS1)

Gangs and factions

Alma Mater Prisoners: Prison gang based at Alma Mater Prison in Belmont, in the Residential District.
Anywhere City Police Department: Provisional name for the police serving Anywhere City, called the U.S. Police in game. The SWAT teams belong to it.
Cosmo: Girl-gang organization, also called the Supermodels, led by Cat Lichen. It is mentioned only in promotional material and never seen in game.
Hare Krishna: Gang based in the Industrial District, also featured in other GTA games. They are ill at ease with the Russian Mafia. Guides: GTA 2 Industrial District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save Point · Gang War: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Hot Dog Homicide: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“R.S. L. Bows” on PS1) · Karma Assassins: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Loonies: Gang of the Downtown District, briefly seen in the Residential District too. They are tied to Johnny Rotten. Guides: Lick Those Loonies: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Kill Loonies” on PS1) · Radio Za-Za: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Who’s Mad?: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Who’s Behind You” on PS1) · Dimentia To Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Getta Isetta” on PS1)
Mad Island Gang: Small gang confined to Mad Island that attacks on sight, whatever your respect. It is absent from the PlayStation version.
Rednecks: Residential District gang that holds the Mobile RV Park, Redemption and Guntersville. They drive a Pickup variant and run a car crusher. Guides: Penal Ties: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Alma Mater Return” on PS1) · Blow Job: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Blow-Up” on PS1) · Double-Cross Crush: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Gang Car Bang” on PS1) · Greatest Hits: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“In Too Deep” on PS1)
Russian Mafia: Industrial District crime syndicate officially named the Kovski Bratva. Its turf includes Pravda, Lubyanka and Krimea. Guides: Vedic Massacre: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Hot Dog Homicide: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“R.S. L. Bows” on PS1) · Mmm, Russian Sailors: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Russian Sailors” on PS1) · Officer Down: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Scientists: SRS crime syndicate of the Residential District. They are opposed to the Rednecks because of their high intellect. Guides: Fake Truce: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Redneck Attack: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Sink or Swim: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Pickup ‘N’ Drown” on PS1) · LaBrat’s Plan: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Special Agents: Unnamed government law enforcement agency operating in Anywhere City, featured in Grand Theft Auto 2 as the federal force. Guides: GTA 2 Residential District Guide: Gangs, Missions, Save
SWAT: Tactical units of the Anywhere City Police Department. They chase the player at the top wanted level of the Downtown District. Guides: SWAT Van Swipe: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Steal SWAT Van” on PS1) · Law Enforcement Larceny: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Cop Stealin'” on PS1) · I’d Like A Tank Please, Bob: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Officer Down: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Yakuza: Japanese crime syndicate led by Johnny Zoo, with territory in the Downtown District. They are allied with the Yutes. Guides: Follow That Traitor: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Follow Traitor” on PS1) · Get ZitZaki: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Get Gama Rei: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Bank Robbery: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Yutes: Smallest gang of the Downtown District, based in Flotsam and allied with the Yakuza. They crush the Zaibatsu's Z-Type cars. Guides: Yutes Must Die: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Zaibatsu Crime Syndicate: Crime syndicate also called the Z-Men, active in Anywhere City and formerly linked to Lars Von Barsdardson.

Places

Anywhere City: Fictional metropolis split into Downtown, Residential and Industrial districts, with three gangs per district. Its retrofuturistic style mixes old cars with sci-fi weapons. Guides: Radio Za-Za: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough · Who’s Mad?: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Who’s Behind You” on PS1) · Dimentia To Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Getta Isetta” on PS1) · Destroy J-Lab: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Garages: Chain of garages in every district of Anywhere City. For a fee they repair your car, clear wanted levels or fit weapons.

Weapons

Dual Pistol: Dual-wielded handguns. Zaibatsu members start by attacking the player with them in the Residential District.
ElectroGun: Electric weapon in the game's arsenal, announced by its own pickup voice.
Fist: Bare-hands option available in every GTA game, for when all else fails.
Flamethrower: Fire weapon that has appeared in every GTA game from the first. The SRS Scientists upgrade to it. Guides: Fire Truck Fun: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Flame-It” on PS1)
Grenades: Thrown fragmentation explosives, ideal against clustered enemies. They appear in every GTA game.
Machine Gun: Submachine gun called the S-Uzi Machine Gun in this game. It is found across the 2D Universe titles. Guides: Tutorial: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Molotov Cocktails: Crude thrown incendiary weapon that appears in every GTA since the original. Rednecks upgrade to them late in the game. Guides: Dimentia To Go: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough (“Getta Isetta” on PS1) · Yutes Must Die: GTA 2 Mission Walkthrough
Pistol: Basic handgun with a 99-round capacity. Downtown District gangsters carry only pistols.
Rocket Launcher: Rocket-propelled heavy weapon. Zaibatsu members wield it in the Industrial District.
Shotgun: Standard shotgun weapon in the game's arsenal, found among the available firearms.
Silenced S-Uzi Machine Gun: Quiet submachine gun. Zaibatsu members in the Industrial District use it before moving on to rocket launchers.
Vehicle Mines: Explosive vehicle weapon, later renamed Proximity Mines. It also returns in GTA Online.
Vehicle Oil Slick: Car-mounted weapon installed in car shops. It spills oil that makes following vehicles lose control.