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"Serrano" (born 1984), whose real name is unknown, is the ruthless leader of the Comando Sombra, and has been since 2006.
The child of African immigrants in Sao Paulo, Serrano lived most of his childhood in Serra da Mantiqueira, giving him his nickname. After the deaths of his parents at the age of 8 or 9, Serrano already began to be involved in crimes, 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 cjanging 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 to due the Crachá Preto. The Branco's bodyguard, Max Payne tried to save Fabiana from Serrano in one of the gang's bases, but Serrano fled along with Fabiana. Serrano finally killed Fabiana after Max confronted him. Following this, the UFE attacked the Nova Esperança hideout, and captured Serrano. 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. He 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.
Background
Early life
Not much is known about Serrano's early life. His name is derived from the town he spent most of his childnood in, Serra da Mantiqueira. His parents were African immigrants who died when he was 8 to 9 years old. By the age of 12, he already commited his first murder.
Comando Sombra
Serrano became involved with the Comando Sombra (CS) around the late 1990s. Serrano was the one who changed the CS from a small street gang, to a "highly-organized city-wide criminal organization". In 2006, Serrano became the leader of the Comando Sombra.
Since becoming the leader of the gang. He was targeted in four UFE operations since 2009 but avoided arrest.
War in São Paulo favelas
With becming the leader of the Comando Sombra, Serrano started to fight the other gangs in São Paulo, in order to get control in the city. The main two gangs that fought against Serrano and the Comando Sombra were the Crachá Preto and the Tropa Z. Serrano managed to defeat the Tropa Z and took over their turf in the Nova Esperança favela, and made it his hideout. Serrano, however, didn't manage to defeat the Crachá Preto, despite having a larger gang.
By 2012, Serrano already led the gang into another massive, bloody gang war, this time, for a final control in the city.
Kidnapping Branco
Later in 2012, Serrano targets the Branco family, and sends his men to kidnap two of them, Rodrigo and Fabiana, during their party. The kidnapping attempt failed, and the Brancos were saved by Max Payne, Rodrigo's bodyguard, while almost all of the CS members that Serrano sent were killed.
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.
This time Serrano leades his men , and orders them to kidnap Fabiana and kill the other rich civilians in the club. Once again, Max Payne tries to prevent the kidnapping, but fails, and Serrano successfully kidnaps the Branco wife. Following the kidnapping, Serrano sends a ransom letter to Rodrigo, ordering money in exchange for Fabiana's life.
The ransom deal happens in São Paulo's stadium, but does not go well, and the Crachá Preto interrupt, killing Serrano's men and steal the money.
- "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, but Serrano manages to escapes via his armed boat, though he lost many of his men.
Clash in the favela
A few days later, Max Payne arrives to the Nova Esperança favela, Serrano's hideout, in order to bring back Fabiana, and finish off Serrano.
Soon after meeting a detective in a strip club, Max is attacked by both Serrano's men and the Tropa Z, indicating that either the two gangs teamed up, or just fought together against the same enemy.
Making his way through the favela, Max finds Serrano's 'fortress'. There, Serrano 'gets a visit' from Giovanna and Marcelo, who try to exchange money for Fabiana. Max soon enters the room, where Serrano aims his gun to Giovanna. Max angrily tells him to not shoot, leading Serrano to response with a single 'okay' before killing Fabiana.
The UFE attack the favela, leading Serrano and his men to flee, not before shooting Marcelo, and taking him and Giovanna as hostages, who are later end up sold to the Crachá Preto.
Fall and capture
- "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.
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. 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 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.
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 him, he paid enough.
Fate
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.
Personality
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. Despite 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.
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.
UFE intelligence data
Details
- Surname: Unknown
- Forename(s): Unknown
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Age: approx. 28
- Height: approx. 6'1"
- Weight: approx. 185 lbs
- Family: Deceased parents
- 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.
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Behind the scenes
- Serrano was presumed be the main antagonist of Max Payne 3. He is later revealed to be just a secondary antagonist.
- 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 the few antagonists to kill another antagonist (Arthur Fischer), along with Vladimir Lem, who killed Vinnie Gognitti, and Nicole Horne, who has her men killing Angelo Punchinello.
Appearances
- Max Payne 3
- Nothing But The Second Best (First appearance)
- Alive if Not Exactly Well
- A Hangover Sent Direct From Mother Nature
- The Great American Savior Of the Poor
- A Fat Bald Dude With A Bad Temper (Mentioned only)