His son followed a different path. After being learned how to herd cattle, Jack returns to Marston's Ranch along with his father. But how old is Jack by the end of things, when he takes up his father's mantle? shown on the map, but technically acts as the final mission of the game, as well as the chronological final mission in the Redemption series. WebI know it's mostly implied that Jack became an outlaw after killing Ross. You play as him after RDR1, meaning (at least for a while) he followed in his fathers footsteps and became an outlaw. He became a writer, thats johns Redemption. NEXT:Best Video Game Westerns That AREN'T Red Dead Redemption Games. Eventually Abigail is beaten by Uncle who is shot by John. He wears a dark grey vest, a blue and white vertically striped shirt, and brown pants. His fate after John's death and return as undead are unknown, and he can't be found anywhere. Don't get me wrong, Arthur Morgan and John Marston are both excellent characters, but I would personally like to see how Jack copes with the events of Red Dead Redemption 1 and the (possibly) rapid changes to New Austin and West Elizabeth during the 1920's, and how his previous experiences with the Van Der Linde Gang and his father shapes his worldview of the era, if he ever appears in any future installments. A picture of the three Marston family members in Red Dead Redemption 2 (c. 1899): John, Abigail, and their son Jack. The first event would've been to leave Micah in jail to get executed. Soon after the grizzly hunt incident, Jack is found by his father at the barn, where John praises his son for his skill with tools. That's the end of the story. If you go to a campfire with people there, they may talk about Edgar being killed by robbers. Failing the duel and restarting it results in Ross using a different shotgun to hunt each time, either the. He also has access to three law enforcement outfits that cannot be legally obtained by John: the US Army Uniform, the US Marshal Uniform, and the Bureau Uniform. With a lack of knowledge concerning proper hygiene, it was common for sex workers in the early twentieth century to suffer from a variety of sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis. But extend the map and add rival gangs. Robbing banks and living the high life Bronte gave hin a taste of. Jack Marstonmission strand:"The Last EnemyThat Shall Be Destroyed" Hidden Easter eggs, cut game-file content and much more! Horses can obviously traverse terrain easily, fast bunch need breaks and food. His hairstyle appears fairly similar to when he has a child, but he now wears a white button-up shirt and a vest. However, Edgar Ross, the agent who John worked for, attacks the Marston family, killing John and Uncle. Jack Marston's age by Red Dead Redemption's epilogue is relatively easy to discern, at least if one remembers a key piece of info from RDR2. A nineteen-year-old Jack, fresh after burying his mother. The Red Dead Redemption series doesn't shed a lot of light on how Abigail Marston died, but there are various theories trying to explain it. I figure once he was done killing the guys he needed to he was probably done with it. The Story of Jack Marston after RDR1. Simply being in close quarters with someone would be enough to contract a fatal disease such as tuberculosis, a common death sentence for the time. As the child of John and Abigail, Jack lived his early years around the various members of the Van der Linde gang such as Bill Williamson, Javier Escuella, Hosea Matthews, Arthur Morgan, Uncle, and even Dutch van der Linde, among others. Jack sees his father for the first time after being kidnapped by the agency. In 1907, Jack is a young teenager. Jack holsters his sidearm and walks away from the scene. Jack's general attitude, character and personality in 1914 is very reflective of the player's honor level. Wrote the book "Red Dead." 1899- Jack is between the age four-year old boy with brown hair and faint freckles on his face. He truly is Rockstar's most tragic character. She may have been killed by someone seeking revenge against John, particularly associates of the gang members he hunted down in the first game. Jack's deep love for his family also ironically results in becoming the very thing his parents didn't want him to be: an outlaw. He can be seen doing various different actions depending on the time of the day, playing with a Repeater Carbine during the day, and sitting next to the fireplace and playing the harmonica during the night. In 1914, three years after John and Uncle's deaths, Abigail dies of unknown causes and Jack buries her on the hill with his father. Following the completion of the aforementioned mission, Jack becomes the player-controlled character for the remainder of the game. Listening to Ross's comments before the duel, he can be heard cursing when he misses the shots. As a little bit of added guilt to weigh on our boy Jacks mind, anyone he helped, anyone he gave money to, would be punished as well. But saying that I think a game beginning with Jack returning from the war and trying to adjust to modern life would fit the themes of the games so far, it'd just obviously be quite a different setting. *After killing a dog/animal "I used to love animals", *After killing a horse "This what ive become? "You fuckers killed my pa!" Arthur sacrificed himself so John and his family could have a better life and in the end it was for nothing. So probably wont happen. But I would like to think that years after killing Ross. Though this is speculation, I think it makes the most sense rather than a full on remake of RDR 1. He is now as tall as his father was, and is of a similar build. Enhanced Reflexes Master Marksman Master hunter Master survivalist Master Hunter Master Tactician Master Horse Rider Skilled Hand to Hand Combatant. John takes a horse and his dog, Rufus, and heads to Tall Trees. By 1914, Jack has received every weapon, horse, house, and outfit his father possessed before his death. I don't know if this question has been asked before on this sub, so forgive me if it has. American In 1911, Jack's appearance is roughly the same, only a few years older, though his hair has grown a bit longer. Jack Marston (1915) - After a year, Jack heads back to Beecher's Hope. This led Jack to feel insecure and frightful whenever his father approached him and made him all the more desperate to prove his worth to both his father and himself. The latter indicates Ross' location. The true end of Red Dead Redemption, however, takes place in 1914, putting Jacks final age at just 19. John then decides to find a cure. Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. I got nothin' to live for anyway!". but thing aren't as dandy as before as the ranch is falling apart and to get by jack turns to money leaders which continue to harass him on a daily basis. The games vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience. If I were to really cross my fingers, it would be the same map with 3 new cities. Died in 1873. he stands quickly and tells his wife to get the rifle. Jack and Abigail sit at the living room waiting for John to return. In 1899, Jack is living with the gang and is taken care of by its members, although he spends most of his time with his mother, Abigail. In 1911, Jack and his family, were kidnapped by federal agent Edgar Ross, who ordered John to kill his former brother-in-arms. From there he embraces his outlaw past from his father and uncle, Arthur and john while also embracing a John Dillinger personality. Male /r/RedDeadRedemption - A subreddit dedicated to Red Dead Redemption & Red Dead Redemption 2, developed by Rockstar Games, the creators behind the Grand Theft Auto series. The Marston family is the family of John Marston, prominent in Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2. The links above will perform a search for the content that matches this page's name. It was Dutch who taught John how to read and shoot, ultimately resulting in Marston becoming a member of the Van der Linde gang. The two hear wolves. He hates the Government so I doubt he joined up for either War. He goes on to become a John Dillinger type. There's no sign at this point Rockstar is working on a Red Dead Redemption 3, or some other spinoff in theRed Dead series. It's to the game's credit that there's no narrative pressure to avenge the injustice. Of course that would completely take the franchise away from the whole cowboy/western genre that it is literally centered around and make it a more COD/battlefield game. The remaining members of the Marston family continue to live on the ranch. The way you put it a soldier is a murderer then? After John complete the tasks, the agents release John, Jack, Abigail, and Uncle, and the four live as a family again. He wears a blue coat, a red scarf, and beige pants. Heading to New Austin, to the lake, Jack does not find Ross, but meets Ross' wife, Emily, who tells him that Ross has gone to a hunting trip along with his brother on the Mexican side of the lake. But a specific fact about Abigails backstory before she fell in love with John Marston may reveal how she eventually died. A Chicago style city in the mid North East, a San Fran in the south West just beyond the edge of the map, and a Florida a little South east of Saint Dennis on the other side of the River. They all loved their country. Some thought he died in the Great War, others thought he perished due to the cholera outbreak that would be happening around that time (they point to his cough). However, Marston eventually ran away and, at some point later, met Dutch van der Linde, who took him in and saved him from a hanging in Chicago when he was 12 and served as a father figure to him alongside Hosea Matthews. Events of Red Dead Redemption 2 After fourteen years of being an outlaw in the Van der Linde gang, I get the feeling that if we see more of jack in the next red dead, were going to see him in WW1 France. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in Americas unforgiving heartland. Red Dead Redemption 2 gives players a criticala piece of information, despite being a prequel whichconcentrates on an associate of John's in theVan der Linde gang, Arthur Morgan. Do you guys think Jack Marston eventually lived a happy life despite the loss of his family? Nationality Sometimes, a glitch will occur in which a second shotgun can be seen floating beside Phillip Ross. After John returns, he asks Jack about the book he's reading; an Aztec man who apparently must kill Jack finds and confronts Ross, who shows no remorse for betraying John three years ago, and even threatening that to kill Jack if the latter will stay in the place. Now under the player's control, he buries his Like his father, Jack can wear any outfits that are unlocked, however none except the default Cowboy Outfit actually change in appearance. He wears a white button-up shirt and a vest. https://reddead.fandom.com/wiki/File:%E2%80%9CI_ain%E2%80%99t_goin%E2%80%99_nowhere_old_man!%E2%80%9D.ogg, https://reddead.fandom.com/wiki/File:E_D_G_A_R_R_O_S_S.ogg, https://reddead.fandom.com/wiki/File:%E2%80%9CI%E2%80%99m_sure_your_husband_will_be_just_fine%E2%80%9D.ogg, https://reddead.fandom.com/wiki/File:%E2%80%9CYou_knew_my_father%E2%80%9D.ogg, https://reddead.fandom.com/wiki/File:%E2%80%9CYou_shot_him_like_a_dog!%E2%80%9D.ogg. I think that if ww1 happened in the red dead universe, and Jack was still alive and out of prison after the events of rdr1, he would probably be drafted in 1918. During his childhood, Jack grew in the gang's life, and developed a close bond with John and Abigail's friends and fellow outlaws Dutch van der Linde, Bill Williamson, Arthur Morgan and Javier Escuella. A cutscene follows, where Jack looks down at his gun and walks away, as the camera closes on his face. The two begin to talk about their future as ranchers, as well about the future of technology. Which can impact the story. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Game Visiting Don Julio, Jack meets Edgar's wife Emily, who greets him with a rant about how the government doesn't let Ross retire in peace, before apologizing and directing him towards the camp of Edgar and his brother Philip, close to the San Luis River. Ross expresses no remorse for killing John and threatens to kill Jack too if he doesnt leave. Every weapon, horse, safehouse, Honor, Fame, bounty, and outfit that John had is carried over to Jack. I think Jack would've gone low profile after killing Ross. Later that night, the Marston family are attacked by an undead Uncle, who manages to bite and infect Abigail, before being finished off by John. Jack is on par with his father in terms of abilities and skills. Jack was actually somewhat intelligent so he could've done other stuff or he could've been drafted into WW1. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 1914 Mr. Marston - Father of John, of Scottish descent. Jack Marston Most of Jack's other actions during that time period is unknown. But anyhow he lived, he lived alone. It would be completely pointless. Jack and Abigail's status afterwards is unknown. He is about a head shorter than his parents. on the map. In Blackwater, Jack approaches an agent called Howard Sawicki, who he tricks into telling him of Edgar Ross' whereabouts. After scaring off the wolves, John asks Jack to stay out trouble. He is also capable of using Dead Eye Targeting. He explains that ever since his ancestors left the Black Sea, his family has been travelers and explorers. But Jack isn't the same man as before as the horrors of ww1 had scared and moulded jack into a hardened man, which affected his ability to return to society by not being able to hold a job, in where he goes on to reform his gang while adding in a few new additions from some friend of war were they rob trains, banks and bootleg imported liquor from Europe this is also were they make connections with the new york crime family were the become close partners were they supply the gang with ammunition and Jack provides protection for the family. Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. The core events of Red Dead Redemption take place in 1911, making Jack about 16. ", "Go ahead! As Abigail goes to the kitchen, John asks Jack what he is reading. Personally, I think after Jack killed Ross, his life spiraled, and he went into a deep depression. Jack and Ross, preparing for a final showdown. The tender moment between the two is cut short by a wide-scale attack from the U.S. Army, U.S. The first officer says theres no reason for that We got about 30 more surrounding the tree line jack would pause So youve come here to arrest me? Jack would shout. However, the Bureau secretly betray John and a large group of US Army soldiers attack the ranch at some point afterwards. Click to enlarge. as jack is sitting on his porch, he notices 4 armed officers approaching down his drive. The two find a deceased John in a pool of blood, and Jack comforts his mourning mother. While not physically present during the first three-fourths of Redemption's narrative, Jack is sporadically mentioned by his father during conversations with many of his allies and enemies, including Leigh Johnson, Luisa Fortuna, Javier Escuella and Dutch van der Linde. Fordham is convinced that Jack is the outlaw who murdered former director Edgar Ross down in Mexico, but no body was ever recovered. In 1996 Jack eventually died of heart disease. In a close hug, he apologizes to John for failing to maintain the ranch. Jack asks John if he will come with them, who says that he'll catch up with them, he slaps the horse and it to ran out the barn. If approached by a prostitute Jack will instead turn them down and may remark that his family would disapprove, showing that he still values the morals his family taught him. John left the gang along with Abigail and Jack, moving them to a ranch on Beecher's Hope to try and start over as ranchers and give Jack a better life in 1907, thanks to Arthur Morgan for his sacrifices. 1907- Jack is now a young teenager. He would also have a younger sister, who died at some point before 1911. Maybe started again somewhere else (possibly as an outlaw), perhaps tried to become a writer or something. Joins the military and becomes a writer after his tour. WebWell, there are two events, that if they never happened, we'd likely see Arthur Morgan survive. A horse killer? Even Red Harlow, Revolvers main character, is remembered in Redemption. Jack rides to the top of Nekoti Rock, where he is attacked and injured by a bear who lived at the cave on the top of the mountain, while his horse is killed and half-eaten by the bear. Meeting Philip, Jack finally locates Ross down the river hunting ducks. Etc. Died in 1881. Jack Marston (1915) After a year, Jack heads back to Beechers Hope. Uncle is soon shot by a soldier in the chest, and dying a shortly later, much to Jack's shock. Dont think jack would fight for the government after all they killed everyone he knew and loved, Same also I believe he wouldnt even change his name because I knew the government left him alone for 2 years after Johns death ; why would they even bother after an retired agent get mysteriously murdered in a duel , especially if You slaughtered the Ross family in that mission only 1 person knew about a stranger going to deliver a message to Ross. "A Frenchman, a Welshman and an Irishman", It is classified as a Stranger side-mission due to the ". Occasionally, while dueling Ross, he will be facing toward the pond shooting. Jack grew up amongst the gang, oftentimes referring to Dutch, Bill, Hosea and Arthur as his uncles. Note: The events of Undead Nightmare are not considered part of the same canon as Red Dead Redemption. Wanders the remains of the west bounty hunting and or engaging in petty crimes eventually traveling to mexico. They bury John and Uncle on the hill overlooking the ranch. While this may seem like a ploy to increase the players emotional attachment to Jack, considering the boy is kidnapped by the Braithwaites shortly after, its inclusion may also be hinting at Arthurs own tragic backstory, and the fact that he never got a chance to be a real father to his son. Died a peaceful man. Dennis Reynolds might be responsible for his death though. The games vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience. Jack and Ross draw their handguns, but Jack is faster and Ross is gunned down by the young duelist. Not everyone he helped would be caught up, it's unreasonable to think that. As the player character, Jack shares most of his animations with his father but is provided with his own unique voice and lines, which tend to include references to his father, mother, Uncle, Landon Ricketts, lawmen, and animals. From Sawicki, Jack learns that Ross was rewarded for killing John, and is now living his days out in a cabin on Lake Don Julio with his wife. One thing is for sure. After the death of his father revenge almost consumed him, although he seemingly abandoned his goals of a proper future, he keeps his anger and check, and remains polite while hunting his father's killer. If Jack is played with a high honor level, his attitude is far more depressive than sadistic. At least as far as we know from the first game. John Marston (father) Abigail Marston (mother) Rufus (dog) Unidentified sister dead Unnamed paternal grandfather dead Unnamed paternal grandmother dead It was this love and grief that led him to hunt down Edgar Ross three years after his father's death, determined to avenge the Marstons even at the cost of his own innocence and potentially his future. But once caught instead of going start to prison he is instead given an ultimatum serve his prison sentence for 55 years or Serve his country in the war in Europe on the French frontlines until the war is over. RDR2 caps it off nicely. San Luis River He apparently underwent a number of surgeries to transition to a cat. Back at the Marston ranch, John finds out that both Jack and Abigail are back to normal. Soon after moving to the ranch, Jack went fishing with his father and was later present for his parents' wedding, where John later states how happy Jack seemed. 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