Scope Out: Docks is a setup mission for The Cargo Ship Robbery, featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of The Chop Shop update.
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The mission is started at the Planning Computer inside the Salvage Yard, and is available after choosing one of the target vehicles available.
This mission is the first preparation needed for The Cargo Ship Robbery. The player is tasked to photograph and identify a few points of interest and send the images to Jamal's phone so he can setup a planning board at the Salvage Yard.
Jamal instructs the player to scope certain areas of Elysian Island in order to infiltrate his relative's La'oub Princess cargo ship and steal the target vehicle being shipped in one of the containers onboard. The player must photograph certain areas of the docks in Elysian Island in order to find a way to stop the cargo ship from docking in the area during the robbery.
The player must also photograph the SS Bulker, a cargo ship with a similar layout as the La'oub Princess, which is very convenient for Jamal's planning. In addition, Jamal needs a picture of the type of containers they're using to ship the target vehicle, and a picture of the shipping manifest inside one of the offices to know the exact time the La'oub Princess is coming.
There are a few longshoremen patrolling the area, and they will attack the player using melee weapons if spotted.
With the photos received, Jamal suggests the player find a way to keep the ship away from the dock during the robbery, meaning the player must steal a boat to reach the La'oub Princess in open seas. He will also note that the player will need bolt cutters to open the container, and disguises to get close to the ship without causing any suspicions.
After the scoping is done, Jamal will tell the player to return to the Salvage Yard to see the planning board for The Cargo Ship Robbery.
Once the mission is completed, the player does not need to do it again for any subsequent robbery replays. However, if the player wishes, they can repeat the mission as many times as they would like. Jamal will not give any further instructions in later attempts.
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