Empire business types let Vic choose which legal and illegal operations to run across Vice City Stories.
Category
Legal
Lower-heat fronts for steadier empire holdings.
Protection Racket
Protection Racket empire business in Vice City — 15 jobs to Ultimate Badass after Available after To Victor, the Spoils..
- Location
- Vice City
- Unlock
- Available after To Victor, the Spoils.
- Perks & storage
- Max 15 jobs to Ultimate Badass, outfit: Hired Muscle Outfit
Loan Shark
Loan Shark empire business in Vice City — 15 jobs to Crim Reaper after Available after To Victor, the Spoils..
- Location
- Vice City
- Unlock
- Available after To Victor, the Spoils.
- Perks & storage
- Max 15 jobs to Crim Reaper, outfit: Repo-Man Outfit
Prostitution
Prostitution empire business in Vice City — 15 jobs to Mack Daddy after Available after To Victor, the Spoils..
- Location
- Vice City
- Unlock
- Available after To Victor, the Spoils.
- Perks & storage
- Max 15 jobs to Mack Daddy, outfit: Leisure Outfit
Category
Illegal
Higher-reward operations with more aggressive empire defense pressure.
Drugs
Drugs empire business in Vice City — 6 jobs to Smack Daddy after Unlocks with the East Island and a qualifying takeover after From Zero to Hero..
- Location
- Vice City
- Unlock
- Unlocks with the East Island and a qualifying takeover after From Zero to Hero.
- Perks & storage
- Max 6 jobs to Smack Daddy, outfit: Tracksuit Outfit
Smuggling
Smuggling empire business in Vice City — 6 jobs to Pirate Captain after Unlocks with the East Island and a qualifying takeover after From Zero to Hero..
- Location
- Vice City
- Unlock
- Unlocks with the East Island and a qualifying takeover after From Zero to Hero.
- Perks & storage
- Max 6 jobs to Pirate Captain, outfit: Smuggler Outfit
Robbery
Robbery empire business in Vice City — 6 jobs to Heist Meister after Unlocks with the East Island and a qualifying takeover after From Zero to Hero..
- Location
- Vice City
- Unlock
- Unlocks with the East Island and a qualifying takeover after From Zero to Hero.
- Perks & storage
- Max 6 jobs to Heist Meister, outfit: Hood Outfit
Legal versus illegal footprint
Legal businesses provide steadier fronts while illegal businesses offer higher upside with more heat and attack risk. The choice changes the mix of missions, attacks, and defense needed to hold territory.
Build by empire level
Use a balanced early mix, then specialize once you understand which attack waves and vehicle deliveries suit your play. Empire defense missions reflect the business type those sites run.
FAQ
Which empire business type is safest?
Legal fronts generally bring less aggressive attack pressure than high-visibility illegal operations.
Do business types affect empire defense?
Yes. The mix of sites influences which attacks and recovery missions appear.
Can I mix legal and illegal sites?
Yes. Most empires combine both to balance income, risk, and defense load.