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With his rise for power as the leader of the Comando Sombra, Serrano started to fight the other gangs in São Paulo, in order to get control in the city and its favelas. The main two gangs that fought against Serrano and the Comando Sombra were the para-military Crachá Preto and the fellow street gang Tropa Z. <ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra</ref>
 
With his rise for power as the leader of the Comando Sombra, Serrano started to fight the other gangs in São Paulo, in order to get control in the city and its favelas. The main two gangs that fought against Serrano and the Comando Sombra were the para-military Crachá Preto and the fellow street gang Tropa Z. <ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra</ref>
   
Serrano and the Comando Sombra managed to defeat the Tropa Z and took over their turf in the [[Nova Esperança]] favela, making it their hideout and main base of operations. Serrano, however, didn't manage to defeat the Crachá Preto, despite having a larger gang. <ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra</ref>
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Serrano and the Comando Sombra managed to defeat the Tropa Z and took over their turf in the [[Nova Esperança]] favela, making it their hideout and main base of operations. Serrano, however, didn't manage to defeat the Crachá Preto, despite having a larger gang. <ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra</ref>
   
 
By [[2012]], Serrano already led the gang into another massive, bloody gang war, this time, for a final control in the city. <ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra</ref>
 
By [[2012]], Serrano already led the gang into another massive, bloody gang war, this time, for a final control in the city. <ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra</ref>
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Serrano leads his men into the club, ordering the capture of the three Brancos and the death of anyone who will stand in their way, even killing the famous football player [[Claudio]]. Max Payne, who was sent to watch over the Brancos, fights his way to find the kidnapped Brancos. After getting on the rooftop of the club and being picked by Marcelo (who escaped thanks to Max) and his partner [[Raul Passos]], the three noticed Serrano and his men forcing Fabiana and Giovanna into their helicopter. Marcelo yells for Giovanna, while Serrano and his men look at Branco's helicopter, giving Giovanna time to escape. Serrano sends his men after the young woman, but Payne saves her from the Comando Sombra troops. While Giovanna and Marcelo were saved, Serrano's plan was partly successful, as he captured Fabiana.<ref>[[Nothing but the Second Best]], ''[[Max Payne 3]]''</ref>
 
Serrano leads his men into the club, ordering the capture of the three Brancos and the death of anyone who will stand in their way, even killing the famous football player [[Claudio]]. Max Payne, who was sent to watch over the Brancos, fights his way to find the kidnapped Brancos. After getting on the rooftop of the club and being picked by Marcelo (who escaped thanks to Max) and his partner [[Raul Passos]], the three noticed Serrano and his men forcing Fabiana and Giovanna into their helicopter. Marcelo yells for Giovanna, while Serrano and his men look at Branco's helicopter, giving Giovanna time to escape. Serrano sends his men after the young woman, but Payne saves her from the Comando Sombra troops. While Giovanna and Marcelo were saved, Serrano's plan was partly successful, as he captured Fabiana.<ref>[[Nothing but the Second Best]], ''[[Max Payne 3]]''</ref>
   
Following the kidnapping, Serrano sends the Branco family a ransom letter, ordering thousands of Brazilian Dollars in exchange for Fabiana's life, and if they will get no money, Fabiana will die. Having nothing else to do, Rodrigo agrees, sending Max and Passos to the ransom deal that happens in São Paulo's stadium. the deal fails as the Crachá Preto interrupted, killing all of Serrano's men and stealing the money. <ref>[[Just Another Day at the Office]], ''[[Max Payne 3]]''</ref>
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Following the kidnapping, Serrano sends the Branco family a ransom letter, ordering thousands of Brazilian Dollars in exchange for Fabiana's life, and if they will get no money, Fabiana will die. Having nothing else to do, Rodrigo agrees, sending Max and Passos to the ransom deal that happens in São Paulo's stadium. the deal fails as the Crachá Preto interrupted, killing all of Serrano's men and stealing the money. <ref>[[Just Another Day at the Office]], ''[[Max Payne 3]]''</ref>
   
 
[[File:SerranoSmiling.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Serrano escapes Max as he smiles at his enemy.]]
 
[[File:SerranoSmiling.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Serrano escapes Max as he smiles at his enemy.]]

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"Serrano" (born 1984), whose real name is unknown, is an African-Brazilian criminal, a kidnapper, and the ruthless leader of the Comando Sombra, and has been since 2006, until the events of 2012.

The child of African immigrants in Sao Paulo, Serrano spent most of his childhood in Serra da Mantiqueira, earning him his nickname.

After the deaths of his parents at the age of 8 or 9, Serrano already began to be involved in crimes, living on the streets by the age of 11, and commiting his first murder at the age of 12.

By the late 1990s, Serrano already became involved with the Comando Sombra, becoming its leader in 2006, and changing the gang from a small street gang to a large crime organization. He became one of the top targets of the Unidade de Forças Especiais, but avoided capture and death for at least four times since 2009. He also rivaled with the Crachá Preto and the Tropa Z gangs.

In 2012, Serrano targeted the Branco family, attempting to kidnap Rodrigo Branco and his wife, Fabiana. Serrano failed to capture Rodrigo, but his men managed to capture Fabiana. The Brancos tried to make a ransom deal, but it failed due the Crachá Preto destroying the exchange.

The Branco's bodyguard, Max Payne tried to save Fabiana from Serrano in one of the gang's bases near the Tiete river, but Serrano managed to flee from his base along with Fabiana. Serrano finally killed Fabiana after Max confronted him.

Following this event, the UFE attacked Serrano's Nova Esperança hideout, and captured him, and killing many of his men in the progress. Serrano was taken to a hotel owned by the UFE and the Crachá Preto, along with other citizens, used as a front for the groups' business.

After being captured, Serrano was later saved by Max Payne, and finally confronted the one who cut open his friends, Arthur Fischer, killing him. His ultimate fate following this event is unknown.

Biography

Childhood

"Born to African immigrant parents, who both died by the time he was 8 or 9 years old.
By 11, he was living on the streets of São Paulo working as a pickpocket and spotter for drug dealers.
Linked to his first murder at 12 years old.
Known as "Serrano". Believed to be a reference to the Serra da Mantiqueira, where he spent his early childhood."
―A part of the UFE file, on Serrano's early years.

Not much is known about Serrano's early life, and his real name was never revealed, atleast not to law enforcement groups. His nickname was derived from the town he spent most of his childnood in, Serra da Mantiqueira. [1]

Serrano was born in an unknown location in Brazil, possibly São Paul, around the year of 1984. His parents were African immigrants who arrived to Brazil, and both of them died when Serrano was 8 or 9 years old, circa 1992-1993, leaving him alone, orphan. By the age of 11, the boy already lived as a homeless on the streets of Sao Paulo, working either as a pickpocket or spotter for drug dealers. By the age of 12, Serrano was already linked to the first murder he commited. [2]

Rise for power

Comando Sombra

"First became involved with the Comando Sombra in the late 1990s.
Attributed with transforming the CS from fractious small-time street gang to a highly-organized city-wide criminal organization.
Under his leadership, the CS began actively targeting law enforcement officials. Coordinated a series of riots across São Paulo in June 2009, including attacks on police stations and state buildings."
―A part of Serrano's UFE file, on Serrano's involvement with the CS.
CS-MP3-Logo

The Comando Sombra.

Serrano became heavily involved with the Comando Sombra (CS) gang around the late 1990s, though, how he became involved in the gang is unknown. According to the UFE, Serrano heavily helped to change the CS from a small street gang, to a "highly-organized city-wide criminal organization" that deals with drugs and kidnapping. In 2006, Serrano became the leader of the Comando Sombra. [3]

After becoming the leader of the gang, Serrano was targeted in four UFE operations since 2009, but avoided arrest. Ever since becoming the leader, he became one of the most wanted men by the UFE. [4]

In June 2009, Serrano caused a series of riots accros the city, leading to rampagings against law enforcement officials, including attacks on police stations and state buildings. [5]

War in São Paulo favelas

With his rise for power as the leader of the Comando Sombra, Serrano started to fight the other gangs in São Paulo, in order to get control in the city and its favelas. The main two gangs that fought against Serrano and the Comando Sombra were the para-military Crachá Preto and the fellow street gang Tropa Z. [6]

Serrano and the Comando Sombra managed to defeat the Tropa Z and took over their turf in the Nova Esperança favela, making it their hideout and main base of operations. Serrano, however, didn't manage to defeat the Crachá Preto, despite having a larger gang. [7]

By 2012, Serrano already led the gang into another massive, bloody gang war, this time, for a final control in the city. [8]

Organs harvesting scandal

Main article: Organs harvestings scandal


Kidnapping Fabiana

Main article: Kidnapping in Branco charity party
Main article: Shootout in Club Moderno
Main article: Shootout in Tiete river docks


SerranoAtTheClub

Serrano orders his men to kidnap Fabiana at Club Moderno.

Later in 2012, Serrano targets the Branco family, and sends his men to kidnap two of them, Rodrigo and his wife, Fabiana, during their charity party at their house. Serrano's men stormed the party grabing Rodrigo and Fabiana. Fabiana was soon rescued by one of the bodyguards belonged to the family, Max Payne, who killed the CS member who held her. Meanwhile, the other part of Serrano's men went to the garage of the building, planning to put Rodrigo in a van and flee. Payne chased them, shot the tires of the van and stoped it, thus saving the Brancos and failing the Comando Sombra's kidnapping attempt. [9]

With the first attempt failed, Serrano plans another kidnapping attempt, this time in Club Moderno, where Fabiana, her sister Giovanna, and her brother-in-law Marcelo, often hang out. [10]

Serrano leads his men into the club, ordering the capture of the three Brancos and the death of anyone who will stand in their way, even killing the famous football player Claudio. Max Payne, who was sent to watch over the Brancos, fights his way to find the kidnapped Brancos. After getting on the rooftop of the club and being picked by Marcelo (who escaped thanks to Max) and his partner Raul Passos, the three noticed Serrano and his men forcing Fabiana and Giovanna into their helicopter. Marcelo yells for Giovanna, while Serrano and his men look at Branco's helicopter, giving Giovanna time to escape. Serrano sends his men after the young woman, but Payne saves her from the Comando Sombra troops. While Giovanna and Marcelo were saved, Serrano's plan was partly successful, as he captured Fabiana.[11]

Following the kidnapping, Serrano sends the Branco family a ransom letter, ordering thousands of Brazilian Dollars in exchange for Fabiana's life, and if they will get no money, Fabiana will die. Having nothing else to do, Rodrigo agrees, sending Max and Passos to the ransom deal that happens in São Paulo's stadium. the deal fails as the Crachá Preto interrupted, killing all of Serrano's men and stealing the money. [12]

SerranoSmiling

Serrano escapes Max as he smiles at his enemy.

"O, tudo pra direita! Tudo pra direita!"
―Serrano tells his men to lose Max.

The Branco bodyguard later tries to bring Fabiana back by breaking into one of Serrano's bases at the docks of the Tiete river, but Serrano manages to escapes via his armed boat with the tortured Fabiana, though he lost many of his men when he was chased by Max, including most of those who were on his boat. [13]

Clash in the favela

Main article: War in the Nova Esperança favela



SerranoYellingAtMax

Serrano yelling at Max after the latter confronted him.

A few days later, after getting information from a dying Crachá Preto member [14], Max Payne arrives to the Nova Esperança favela, Serrano's hideout and main base of operations, in order to bring back Fabiana, and finish off Serrano and his gang.

Soon after meeting a detective in a strip club, Max is attacked by members of gang called the Filhos De Ogum, but is able to fend them off. Max also comments that the gang is much different than Serrano's men. [15]

Making his way through the favela, Max finds Serrano's 'fortress', after the detective showed him the way. There, after defeating most of Serrano's bodyguards outside the building, Serrano 'got a visit' from Giovanna and Marcelo, who tried to exchange money for Fabiana. Serrano gets angry after finding out that there is not enough money, yelling at Marcelo, while the latter begs for him to accept the money and release Fabiana, but Serrano apparently refuses. [16]

Max, understanding that the deal didn't go well, enters the room, telling Serrano and his men to drop their weapons and release the Branco family, telling that "no one's need to die.", but Payne's handgun is taken by Serrano's men, who hold the bodyguard in a gunpoint. Serrano aims his sidearm at Giovanna's head, leading her to scream in fear. Max angrily tells him to not shoot, leading Serrano to response with a single 'okay' before executing Fabiana with a shot in the head. Before managing to kill Max, Giovanna and Marcelo, the UFE unit assaults the favela, leading Serrano to shoot Marcelo in the knee to stop him from getting up. [17]

Serrano and his men decide to flee, taking the bag of money, along with Marcelo and Giovanna as hostages. Before leaving, Serrano orders one of his men to kill Max, though Max later knocks out him. Serrano and the other escape, but Marcelo and Giovanna end up being sold to the Crachá Preto by the UFE. [18]

Fall and capture

Main article: Discovery in the Imperial Palace Hotel
Main article: Fall of the Crachá Preto


"Serrano. He looked pathetic, a man defeated. I walked away and left him to his own personal nightmare."
―Max Payne, regarding Serrano's appearance following the encounter in the hotel.
SerranoDefeated

Serrano following his capture, at the hotel.

Serrano and his gang are later defeated during the large war in the favela, by the UFE, who were using the Crachá Preto as a backup. [19] Serrano is then taken to a rundown hotel run by the Crachá Preto, a front for organ harvesting, along with many of his men and other citizens of his favela. In the hotel, it seems that Serrano was heavliy beaten up. A while later, Serrano, and other enemies of the UFE and Crachá Preto who were holden up in the hotel, are freed by Payne. Payne comments about Serrano's poor appearance after the latter was captured. Serrano then runs away from Payne. [20]

SerranoKillingTheDoctor

Serrano about to kill Doctor Arthur Fischer.

After Max confronts a doctor, Arthur Fischer, who is responsible for the actual harvesting of organs, Serrano enters the room, and begins to yell at the doctor for what he done. Serrano takes a small scalpel, and kills the doctor. Max then leaves the scene, and states that for all of what Serrano did to him, he paid enough. [21]

Fate

"My old pal, Serrano. We'd both unwitting clowns in this sorry circus. Part of me hoped that he'd made it out that hotel alive."
―Max Payne after finding that the UFE have no information on Serrano's status.

Following the events in the hotel, Serrano's fate is left unknown. Max later finds UFE files in an UFE computer. Max finds that the UFE has no information about Serrano's current status. Max then states that part of him hopes that Serrano is alive. Max also finds out that the Comando Sombra are fully defeated, losing all of their turfs.[22]

Personality and traits

Serrano has been described as "ruthless" by the UFE files. Serrano was the one behind the most horrible acts of the Comando Sombra, showing that he is brutal. [23] He is also very sadistic, telling his men to kill many innocent people, as well beating Fabiana Branco to the point of bleeding, and finally shooting her with a smile on his face.[24]

Despite all of his actions, it seems that Serrano has a great care for his fellow gang members, and possibly for other poor Brazilian citizens, as he becomes angry after he sees the remains of several CS members in Arthur Fischer's morgue, and avenging them by cutting down the doctor.

Serrano seems to a very intelligent and cunning man, having planned various kidnapping attempts and managing to lead his gang to become bigger, stronger, and more organized.

Appearance

Serrano is a tall, muscular man with dark skin tone, a dreadlocks hair style, and dark eyes. He has a few tattoos on his arms and torso, which indicate his affiliation to the Comando Sombra. He has three golden long necklaces on his neck, and a golden watch on his left hand. Serrano has a golden ring on the middle finger of his right arm.

His regular outfit contains a blueish purple Aloha shirt, which he wears unbuttoned. He wears it along with a pair of beige short pants.[25] After being captured and beaten up by the Crachá Preto, the only piece of cloths he had were his pants. [26]

During the shootout at Club Moderno, Serrano wore a rather expensive suit contains white jacket and pants, along with his Balaclava.[27]

Some of his images at the UFE files, as well the ones owned by Wilson Da Silva, show him with a brighter Aloha shirt.[28][29]

Skills

Not much is known about Serrano's skills with weaopns or other abilities. It is known that he is atleast capable with sidearms, handguns, most noteably his automatic Glock pistol, though he rarely used it. Other than his usage of handguns, Serrano also knew, atleast how to drive a boat, driving an armored boad away from Max Payne and Raul Passos.[30]

Equipment

  • Balaclava - the tardemark clothing of every member of the Comando Sombra - a cloth headgear that covers the whole head, exposing only part of the face. Serrano is seen wearing this only once - during the kidnapping attempt of Fabiana Branco at Club Moderno.[31]
  • Auto 9mm - an automatic hangun made by Glock. This is the main sidearm and only known weapon that Serrano uses. He also used it to execute Fabiana and injure Marcelo Branco.[32]
  • Scalpel - a small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery. Serrano obtains one and use it to kill doctor Arthur Fischer.[33]

Murders commited

Vehicles

  • Kidnapping van - a black van resembles a Chevrolet Express. Serrano and his men use the van as a transportation method after kidnapping targets. One was used during the kidnapping attempt at the Branco charity party, but its tires were popped by Max Payne.[36]
  • Armored boat - a boat taken by the Comando Sombra and was heavily modified to include large pieces of metal to act as a shield. Serrano uses it to escape Payne at the Tiete River.[37]
  • Helicopter - a somewhat old and cheap helicopter. Serrano and his men use this vehicle as an aerial transportation. Serrano used this helicopter during the shootout at Club Moderno.[38] This helicopter is later find by Payne at the CS base near the Tiete River.[39]

UFE intelligence data

SerranoUFEfile

Details

  • Surname: Unknown
  • Forename(s): Unknown
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Age: approx. 28
  • Height: approx. 5'11"
  • Weight: approx. 187 lbs
  • Family: Deceased
  • Affiliations: Comando Sombra

Overview

  • Leader of São Paulo’s Comando Sombra gang since 2006.
  • Known as "Serrano". Believed to be a reference to the Serra da Mantiqueira, where he spent his early childhood.
  • Born to African immigrant parents, who both died by the time he was 8 or 9 years old.
  • By 11, he was living on the streets of São Paulo working as a pickpocket and spotter for drug dealers.
  • Linked to his first murder at 12 years old.
  • First became involved with the Comando Sombra in the late 1990s.
  • Attributed with transforming the CS from fractious small-time street gang to a highly-organized city-wide criminal organization.
  • Under his leadership, the CS began actively targeting law enforcement officials. Coordinated a series of riots across São Paulo in June 2009, including attacks on police stations and state buildings.
  • Reclusive, disciplined and well-guarded. Targeted in four UFE operations since 2009 but avoided arrest.
  • Last known hideout in the Nova Esperança favela.

Quotes

"Vola te meter bala, rapz."
―To his men during the boat chase in the Tiete river
"Va tomar no cu, seu gringode merda! Vou matar todo..."
―To Max Payne

Gallery

Behind the scenes

Role as an antagonist

  • In most of the pre-release media, Serrano was presumed be the main antagonist of Max Payne 3. In the final version it is later revealed that he is just a secondary antagonist of the story, yet holding a major role in the plot.
  • Serrano is one of the few antagonists to kill another antagonist (Arthur Fischer), along with Vladimir Lem, who killed Vinnie Gognitti, and Nicole Horne, who had her men killed Angelo Punchinello.
  • Serrano never speaks English, but seems to understand the language, as seen during the chapter A Hangover Sent Direct From Mother Nature, where he says "Okay" to Max after the latter told him to not kill Giovanna, before killing Fabiana.
  • Serrano is one of two antagonists that may survive the events of Max Payne 3 (The other being Anthony DeMarco); Victor Branco is found hanged at the end of the game, Armando Becker is either killed or spared by Max Payne but dies due to his wounds, Alvaro Neves is shot in the head by Raul Passos, Milo Rego is killed during a melee fight with Max, Bachmeyer is killed in a shootout with Max and Tony DeMarco is shot in the chest by Max after he hits a woman in a bar.

Misc

  • The official Max Payne 3 website lists Serrano's height as approximately 5'11 but his mugshot suggests he is approximately 6'2.[40]
  • "Serrano" is Portuguese for "Mountaineer" or "Highlander"

Appearances

References

  1. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  2. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  3. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  4. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  5. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  6. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  7. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  8. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  9. Something Rotten in the Air, Max Payne 3
  10. Nothing but the Second Best, Max Payne 3
  11. Nothing but the Second Best, Max Payne 3
  12. Just Another Day at the Office, Max Payne 3
  13. Alive If Not Exactly Well, Max Payne 3
  14. A Dame, a Dork, and a Drunk, Max Payne 3
  15. A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  16. A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  17. A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  18. A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  19. Here I Was Again, Halfway Down the World, Max Payne 3
  20. The Great American Savior of the Poor, Max Payne 3
  21. The Great American Savior of the Poor, Max Payne 3
  22. A Fat Bald Dude with a Bad Temper, Max Payne 3
  23. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  24. Alive If Not Exactly Well + A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  25. Serrano
  26. The Great American Savior of the Poor, Max Payne 3
  27. Nothing but the Second Best, Max Payne 3
  28. A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  29. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra
  30. Alive if not Exactly Well, Max Payne 3
  31. Nothing but the Second Best, Max Payne 3
  32. A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  33. The Great American Savior of the Poor, Max Payne 3
  34. A Hangover Sent Direct from Mother Nature, Max Payne 3
  35. The Great American Savior of the Poor, Max Payne 3
  36. Something Rotten in the Air, Max Payne 3
  37. Alive if not Exactly Well, Max Payne 3
  38. Nothing but the Second Best, Max Payne 3
  39. Alive If Not Exactly Well, Max Payne 3
  40. http://www.rockstargames.com/maxpayne3/characters_and_gangs/comandosombra

External links