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The following designations surfaced in internal debugging scripts during early pre-alpha development. They do not represent finalized character confirmations:
| DEBUG TAG | DESIGNATION | DEVELOPMENT STATUS | ENGINE CONTEXT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy | Debug NPC Tag | Pre-Alpha Script Placeholder | Appeared in early AI combat test routines. Likely generic NPC designation. |
| Chester | Mission Script Tag | Early Draft Character | Referenced in diner robbery mission strings from September 2022 build. |
| Dale | Keys Contact Tag | Unconfirmed Contact | Associated with shallow water boat mechanics in debug menus. |
| Kai | Urban Youth Tag | Potential Secondary Cast | Referenced in metropolitan Vice City street encounter scripts. |
| Sam | Technical Specialist | Scripting Placeholder | Used in early electronics and surveillance hacking tests. |
| Tit | Internal Dev Shorthand | Placeholder Code | Engine shorthand utilized for animation rig testing; not a final character name. |
| Wyman | Keys Smuggler | Early Asset Label | Associated with maritime equipment suppliers in early debug files. |
| Phil | Factions Contact | Unverified Reference | Speculated homage to Phil Cassidy or unrelated contemporary character. |
Editorial Reality: Competitor sites artificially inflated their counts by cataloging unnamed background crowd pedestrians and motel bystanders visible in Trailer 1 as 'confirmed main cast.'
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Editorial Reality: Unverified fan rumor mimicking GTA's parody talk radio style. Rockstar produces original satirical radio broadcasts (e.g. Chatterbox, West Coast Talk Radio) rather than syndicating live real-world podcasts.
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