Mafia III: Definitive Edition - Full Game Intro & Opening Sequence

Lincoln Clay's Return to New Bordeaux

• 👶 Lincoln Clay was abandoned by his mother in 1947 and spent his childhood in an orphanage until 1958.
• 🎖️ He served in the Vietnam War (Laos) as a Marine, earning two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and the Distinguished Service Cross.
• 🤝 Upon returning from the war in 1966, Lincoln reconnected with Sammy Robinson, who ran the black mob in Delray Hollow and owed money to the Italian mob.

The Federal Reserve Heist

• 💰 Lincoln and Sammy's crew orchestrated a heist at the Federal Reserve, using real money to rob the feds, with the goal of hauling out a significant amount of cash.
• 🚗 The plan involved using forged IDs, a truck, and a plan to burn evidence, with Lincoln taking the keys and driving.
• ⚠️ The heist encountered unexpected complications, including triggering an alarm and facing heavy resistance from guards.

Post-Heist and Betrayal

• 💥 The heist went disastrously wrong, resulting in casualties and the realization that the plan had been compromised.
• 💔 Lincoln Clay was betrayed by Sammy Robinson and the Marcano crime family, leading to a violent confrontation where he was shot and left for dead.
• 🩸 This betrayal sets Lincoln on a path of revenge against the Marcano family.

Lincoln's Background and Motivation

• 🌍 Lincoln's mixed heritage (Dominican mother, possibly white father) meant he was identified as black in a racially segregated America.
• 🏡 He sought a sense of belonging, first in the army and later with Sammy Robinson's crew.
• 🎯 The core motivation for Lincoln's actions is revenge against those who wronged him and destroyed his found family.