Santa Maria Families

The **Santa Maria Families**  is one of many gangs in the Big Gangster Mod

Their territory consists of the whole of Santa Maria Beach, hence the name. They originally split from the Temple Drive Families and became an independent gang. They are at war with the **Rodeo Drive Vagos**, **Temple Drive Ballas** and **Temple Drive Families** (formerly) . They are often seen hanging in groups of 3-8 talking about their gang lives and/or smoking weed and driving around their territory. Their cars consist of Savanna, Voodoo and Tornado. They will greet CJ if he passes by, but they become hostile if he hits one of the members, responds negatively or points a gun at them.

When in a shootout, they wield normal Colt 45's and MP5's. They will wield TEC-9's after the mission Reuniting The Families. Even after the mission they won't reunite with Grove Street Families. They are noticeably more accurate with weapons than the other Families gangs, barely missing any shots. By the end of the game, they will use Desert Eagle's and AK-47's.

CJ is not able to recruit members of this gang since they are an independent gang.

## History

 In Early 1989, The Santa Maria Families were formed by Temple Drive Families members that moved down south, they stayed in Santa Maria due to high number of Ballas in Temple. Santa Maria Families decided to expand their businesses by pimping, illegal street racing and selling narcotics. To make money, the gang decided to start selling hard drugs, they knew that their unknown leader would disagree on that idea. They also knew that selling drugs in their own territory would lead to them losing respect so they instead went to Temple Drive Families' territory to sell drugs. Temple Drive Families noticed that, which led to hostility between them.

 In Summer 1989, Santa Maria Families were going strong, they were making the most money they ever could, and they were growing rapidly, they were at the height of their power. They also made sure that their members knew how to use a gun. Since Santa Maria Families were allies with Seville Boulevard Families they would often go to Emmet's to train their aim. They were making more money than the other Families gangs because they were selling hard drugs such as **heroin**, **ecstasy** and **cocaine**.

 During Late Autumn/Winter 1989, Santa Maria Families went to Temple Drive Families to discuss a truce, they accepted the offer, but under one condition that Santa Maria Families could no longer sell any drugs on the streets. Santa Maria Families reluctantly agreed. Santa Maria Families were making a only fraction of the money they were during Summer. In the following months they gained more than 500 members. They had enough members to attack **Rodeo Drive Vagos**.

 During 1990-1991, Santa Maria Families now with 1,500+ members decided to have a final war with Rodeo Drive Vagos. Temple Drive Families promised to help if Santa Maria Families needed it. On November 5th 1990, Santa Maria Families went to war. It was a bloodbath. 95 Rodeo Drive Vagos and 53 Santa Maria Families members were killed. Around 12 civilians were killed during the shootout . S.W.A.T. also got involved. Since then the war has been at a stalemate, declaring Santa Maria Families as the winner, since they lost less members. **Rodeo Drive Vagos** suffered a major loss, but they are still active and were aided by their allies (Orange Grove Families).

## Gallery

### Members

Two SMF members looking at Front Yard Ballas.