Phil Cassidy: Arms Dealer Across the 3D Universe

A gun-loving redneck who appears in three games - losing an arm along the way.

1984-2001 - Vice City to Liberty City

A gun-loving redneck who appears in three games - losing an arm along the way.

Phil Cassidy is one of only a few characters to appear in three 3D Universe games, with his story arc progressing chronologically across each appearance.

Vice City Stories (1984)

Phil first appears in VCS with both arms intact. He's already an arms dealer and military enthusiast, providing Victor Vance with weapons and missions. His personality - loud, drunk, and gun-obsessed - is fully formed.

Vice City (1986)

Two years later, Phil provides Tommy Vercetti with weapons and participates in the Malibu Club bank heist. In a memorable mission, Phil accidentally blows off his own arm while demonstrating a boomshine-powered bomb. Tommy must rush him to the hospital.

GTA III (2001)

Phil has relocated to Liberty City, now operating Phil's Army Surplus in Staunton Island. Still missing his arm, still drinking boomshine, Phil provides Claude with weapons and his signature Patriot vehicle. His appearance in GTA III closes out his arc in the 3D Universe.

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