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| “ | Steve Haines is under a lot of heat because of the shootings at Kortz Center, and Devin Weston's A. known to be a major asshole, and B. known to be friendly with Don Percival, who runs Merryweather. I think Weston owns a piece of Merryweather. (looks up Weston's Merryweather share) Right. eleven percent. Pretty good for a pseudo-liberal owning a private army. | „ |
| ~ Lester Crest informs Franklin Clinton about Devin Weston's Merryweather involvement (Deathwish Ending only). |
| “ | My friends. We haven't met but both of you and your buddies have caused me huge problems. I can't see us establishing much of a friendship -- but I will say this -- you saved me a fortune as I got to buy back poor old Devin's stake at a hugely reduced cost due to the temporary collapse in our share price. You will make me a lot of money. For that I thank you. For not having to deal with Devin anymore, I thank you. Do not f**k with me again. I hope that is clear. No reply necessary. | „ |
| ~ Don Percival to the protagonists after The Third Way. |
| “ | Well he's a war mongering, right-wing douche with all the subtlety of a red dildo. | „ |
| ~ Agent 14 on Percival. |
Donald "Don" Percival is the overarching antagonist of Grand Theft Auto V.
He is an illegitimate businessman who is the founder and leader of Merryweather Security, a corrupt private military service corporation, as well as a "friend" of fellow tycoon Devin Weston.
Biography[]
Background[]
Don Percival is an ex-US Navy Seal who founded Merryweather Security in 2003 using money from a coup in Western Africa. He floated Merryweather on the BAWSAQ stock exchange in 2010, and is now expanding domestic operations to appease shareholder demand. Percival is also lobbying the US government for a new war in the Middle East, Asia, Africa or France to help turn the economy around. He recently teamed up with Vinewood actor Bruce Spade as he seeks to follow up his humanitarian work in war zones with military action.
Events of Grand Theft Auto V[]
He started to hold a grudge against Michael De Santa and Trevor Phillips after multiple disruptions to Merryweather missions. After completing the game on the "Deathwish" ending, he will send both of the characters an e-mail, where he complains of his grievances, and thanking them for killing Devin Weston, which has allowed him to buy back the former's shares at a reduced price; he says that due to this, Michael and Trevor have allowed him to make a lot of money in the long run. He also warns them to never mess with him again.
In any case, Don Percival is never seen or heard from again, but as he regained full control of Merryweather, and the protagonists gave up their life of crime, it's likely that with time, Percival and Merryweather security slowly recovered.
Trivia[]
- Due to being the founder and owner of Merryweather Security as well as providing Devin Weston with security, Don Percival is the Bigger Bad of the game; despite not being seen in-game.
- If the Deathwish ending is chosen, Lester Crest informs Franklin Clinton about Devin Weston's share of 11%, supposed "alliance" with Don Percival, and realizes that the FIB (Federal Investigation Bureau), IAA (International Affairs Agency) and Merryweather would all love to be involved in capturing the score from the Union Depository Heist. Unfortunately, the three protagonists and Lamar eliminate all of them.
- It's never directly shown how Don Percival discovered Michael, Trevor, and their interferences with Merryweather.
- Devin Weston, who personally holds a grudge against the trio, might have shared his wish with Percival to have them eliminated.
- Dave Norton complains to Trevor in "The Wrap Up" that Merryweather was only targeting them because of Trevor's acts.
