But him essentially playing Robin Hood would have bigger consequences. The bear comes out and rushes to attack them, but is shot dead by John. Jack Marston was born in 1895 as the first child of the outlaw John Marston and prostitute Abigail Roberts, two members of the Van der Linde gang. Which can impact the story. Joins the military and becomes a writer after his tour. You dont look much like a Marston maybe a Williamson or an Escuela, Arthur Morgan says during RDR2, implying Abigail likely provided services to Javier and Bill before settling down with John. The two find a deceased John in a pool of blood, and Jack comforts his mourning mother. Because as @Jannes8492 said everyone he knew were dead or gone and it was very hard for him and had a very bad effect on him, too. Rewards *After killing a dog/animal "I used to love animals", *After killing a horse "This what ive become? Died in 1881. Jack appears as a supporting character in Undead Nightmare; he is first shown sitting with his mother at the Marston residence, reading a book while discussing swearing with Abigail. But anyhow he lived, he lived alone. The links above will perform a search for the content that matches this page's name. Jack Marston (1924) In 1924, Jack quits his Job at The General Store in Valentine and packs his stuff and moves back to Beechers Hope. His grief and loneliness appear to have developed a severe case of depression and self-loathing. Three years later, in 1914, a 19 year old Jack is seen standing near the graves of John, Uncle, and Abigail, with the latter having died of an unknown cause. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Before this Stranger will appear on the world map, the player must complete: After speaking with Howard Sawicki, the player must: The mission starts when the player talks to Agent Howard Sawicki in Blackwater, indicated by the "'?" The real difference, though, is that Edith Downeswas able to escape to a better life by the end ofRDR2, while Abigail wasn't so lucky. Jack grew up amongst the gang, oftentimes referring to Dutch, Bill, Hosea and Arthur as his uncles. Gameplay Uncle calls for John, as he noticed a big group of lawmen and soldiers attack the ranch (unknown to Jack). They hired, Uncle, an old family friend who was also part of the gang, and bought a dog named Rufus in 1907. She may have been killed by someone seeking revenge against John, particularly associates of the gang members he hunted down in the first game. 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. /r/RedDeadMysteries is dedicated to documenting, explaining and uncovering unusual content found within the Red Dead series. I think he he was a bounty hunter for a while then joined the service and traveled the world then settle down and became a writer, Somebody else fucking kill him and the cycle keep repeating itself until the end of times, 1918, the height of the Great War. After John complete the tasks, the agents release John, Jack, Abigail, and Uncle, and the four live as a family again. Related:What Red Dead Revolver's Main Character Could Be Doing In RDR3. I also like to think that he fought in the Great war in 1918 because he is pretty young and by that year he would be 23. An easter egg (although not confirmed that GTA and RDR are in the same world) in GTA V reveals that after almost becoming an outlaw, Jack returns to his normal life, a life separate from his fathers, a life his family wanted all along. As Abigail goes to the kitchen, John asks Jack what he is reading. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. By 1914, Jack has received every weapon, horse, house, and outfit his father possessed before his death. Yeah he probably wouldn't willingly go to war, but I know in 1916 they brang out a law that said men 18 to 41 had to fight in WW1 unless they were physically injured. When players first meet John Marston in the first Red Dead Redemption, he is fresh off the train from his farmstead, which has been rendered nearly vacant as the FBI abducted his family in an attempt to strongarm him Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. For those of you who think he would be a doughboy that not likely because he hates the gov. John says that, "If you ever spoke to him, you'd think he only ate haggis and wore a kilt", implying that he either had a heavy accent or knew his culture very well. He probably wouldnt join the US Army given that they killed his father. Soon afterwards, Abigail and Jack reunite with John, with a new dog, Rufus. Despite being fairly open and comfortable around people at the age of four, he was considerably more shy and reserved by the time he was twelve, and began to feel inferior to his father. Outside of missions, players may freely Jack refuses to back down which results in a duel between the two, where Edgar Ross is gunned down. Despite only three years passing, Jack appears decidedly older than 19, although this can be chalked up to the stress of his parent's deaths and his rough lifestyle. John's father also hated the English for what they did to his great-grandparents, although he never met them. Age: 4 in RDR2 and 16 in RDR. 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. Abigail Marston was an important side character in both of the Red Dead Redemptiongames. While reading a book about a man who tries to avenge his father, Jack is taken by John to hunt an elk. Nicknames Dennis Reynolds might be responsible for his death though. Following the completion of the aforementioned mission, Jack becomes the player-controlled character for the remainder of the game. WebAt some stage during Jack's early years, John left the gang for a year. The true end of Red Dead Redemption, however, takes place in 1914, putting Jack's final age at just 19. Van der Linde gang (c. 1899)Marston family For this duel, targeting Edgar in a lethal manner is required. Rancher (1907 - c. 1911)Outlaw After reading stories, as well as hearing stories from his father, Jack decides to ride to Tall Trees, and hunt a bear, in order to prove that he is no longer a kid. Later, the plague starts again, and John, who was buried with holy water, returns as an undead with a man's soul. He wouldve been the prime age they were looking for when the selective service act was enacted. By already this time, Jack has begun to read books. Jack Marston Jack is the son of the game's protagonist, John Marston. He, along with his mother, Abigail, and family friend, Uncle, are kidnapped by federal agents, who force John to hunt down his former brothers-in-arms. After John complete the tasks, the agents release John, Jack, Abigail, and Uncle, and the four live as a family again. John was therefore left in the care of his father, who was "blinded in a bar fight, south of Chicago" and later died. John and Abigail had two children together, a son, Jack Marston (born in 1895), and a daughter, whose date of birth and death are unknown. On a smaller scale of course. Jack would have no idea where either of them are or even whether they're alive, plus he doesn't know them that well. 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. Wishing to prove himself to his father, Jack decides to head up to Tall Trees and attempt to hunt down a grizzly bear by himself, despite John's warnings. 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. This is also the only time the player is able to play as 16 year old Jack. As the quest specifically deals with his father's past and eventual fate, Jack is unable to start or continue the side-mission "I Know You". His whole lifes goal was to kill Ross, the man who betrayed and killed his father in cold blood. Abigail's dialogue implies Jack was returned to normal after her. Robbing banks and living the high life Bronte gave hin a taste of. He became a writer, thats johns Redemption. His parents, John and Abigail, were both members of Dutch's Gang. Red Dead Redemption Theory: How Abigail Marston Died, All 15 Red Dead Redemption 2 Characters Based On Real People, Best Video Game Westerns That AREN'T Red Dead Redemption Games, Power Rangers New Red Ranger Zord Breaks A Decades-Old Franchise Trend, Harry Potter: Why Goyle Disappears Halfway Through Prisoner Of Azkaban, Picard Season 3's Ferengi Finally Delivers On Roddenberry's TNG Promise. Like his father, Jack can wear any outfits that are unlocked, however none except the default Cowboy Outfit actually change in appearance. Press J to jump to the feed. During the cutscene, the agent points Jack to the south of Lake Don Julio; furthermore, the newspaper includes a story indicating that Edgar is living near the lake. He also developed an intense hatred for the American government and its law enforcement organizations, deeming them the real criminals and the people responsible for the demise of his family. Jack's maximum dead eye is shorter than his father's by 10 seconds equating to 20 seconds instead of John's 30. It's simply that flagship Rockstarprojects now take many years to develop, and the company is simultaneously runningRed Dead Online, meaning that an announcement could still be years away. 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. Jack begins to train with firearms, and after his mother dies, tracks down and kills Ross as revenge for his father's murder. 1911 Jacks book is in gta v. Speculation is cool but its all pretty much right there. Game Jack taking vengeance on Ross has the implications that Jack didn't go on to live a normal, moral life like his parents wanted. While waiting for his father, Jack reads a book and discuss his mother on her swearing, as well as joking with her regarding Jack finishing his "university education". Press J to jump to the feed. They all loved their country. At times, he appeared to be somewhat timid and was often mild-mannered when speaking to his family or friends. He became an author. Her tombstone reveals she was only 37 years old when she passed. Great in cities with paved roads, and since their goddamn solid steal, they're tanks. A picture of the three Marston family members in Red Dead Redemption 2 (c. 1899): John, Abigail, and their son Jack. If you go to a campfire with people there, they may talk about Edgar being killed by robbers. Remember My Family is a Stranger side-mission, the epilogue of Red Dead Redemption and the only mission which can only be done with Jack Marston as the protagonist. Birthday: born in 1895. In 1899, John was wounded in a train robbery, after being left by his friends to die. He has level 3 dead eye, can fight about as well as John, can hunt the same, and knows how to break horses all the same. During the ride to the ranch, Jack begins to ask John various questions about the later's travels. Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. In 1911, John is forced to take up the role of gunslinger once again when Edgar Ross and Archer Fordham find him at his ranch and force him to hunt down and capture or kill his former gang members by capturing his son and wife. Player choice. When approached by a prostitute they will be disgusted with Jack and turn him down. Afterwards, Jack was present when Charles and Sadie leave the ranch, parting ways with members of his surrogate family. Now under the player's control, heburies his motherand, free from any obligations, decides to hunt down Ross and kill him, even thoughthe agent's now retired from the Bureau and the murder won't bring anyone back. Thats why its surprising that the game simply glosses over Abigails death when it moves on to the epilogue. But a specific fact about Abigails backstory before she fell in love with John Marston may reveal how she eventually died. They won't do that. In the original Red Dead Redemption, players take control of John Marston as he is forced to hunt down his former gang members from his Dutch Van der Linde days. Abigail and Jack are then brought to John and Abigail's bedroom, where John leaves them with some food before leaving to find a cure for both. 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. After John and Uncle clear the ranch from the first wave of soldiers, the former enters the house and tells to Jack and Abigail to escape to the barn, as well, ordering Jack to stay at the house. Jack goes on to write The Red Dead Redemption book series, Were jack decides to put his life on the western front, The first world war has come to a close, also with Jack's military service ending with being able to return back to the United States. Theplotkicks off in 1899,and it's established thatJack is roughly 4, having spent some of his formative years with the gang. Little Jack deserves better. He is now as tall as his father was, and is of a similar build. Jack was actually somewhat intelligent so he could've done other stuff or he could've been drafted into WW1. In a later incident, Jack helps his father in killing a wolf pack that threatened the ranch's cattle. John takes a horse and his dog, Rufus, and heads to Tall Trees. Jack heads to Blackwater, where he meets an agent called Howard Sawicki on the train station in the town. So Jack made a deal with the FIB so that if takes down the crime family jack and his gang can all have their names cleared off and the agent agrees and after jack and his gang are able to leave the life of crime. This will result in the player's death. Every weapon, horse, safehouse, Honor, Fame, bounty, and outfit that John had is carried over to Jack. Died a peaceful man. WebI know it's mostly implied that Jack became an outlaw after killing Ross. 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. At the player arrival, only Ross's wife is present. Calm down, anything can happen in a fan fiction, Jack became a murderer like his father, he killed a man that deserved it but he's still a killer. Wasnt there a book he wrote in GTA 5 somewhere? 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. It's to the game's credit that there's no narrative pressure to avenge the injustice. This is pure speculation, but also a hope for RDR3. The player can use this mission to acquire the Semi-auto Shotgun for free; simply fail the duel until Ross has the Semi-auto Shotgun equipped, then kill him and loot the gun. These scars will stay on Jack during his later life. Jack was all about revenge even though revenge killed his father, he goes down the same path and dies, like poetry. And also like his father he can not swim. Jack practicing his aiming skills, with John by his side. After his father's death, Jack begins to train extensively, mastering his abilities such as Dead Eye. Before being hogtied, Jack chases Rufus but fails to catch him. He leads his gang of outcasts from in 1915 across the Americas midwest up until the failed robbery of the St Denis casino boat where Jacks gang tried to rob in 1917 of late April. She explains that Edgar went with his brother on a duck-hunting trip in Nuevo Paraso. 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. Jack confronts the retired agent about his part in John's death, but Ross simply dismisses John's actions as his own fault. 1907 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. Jack got his revenge. Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Martelli's gang can be a gang you take out at some point or convince to join you. A major theme of his character is his sense of inferiority when compared to his father John, a veteran and experienced gunslinger and hunter. Jack Marstonmission strand:"The Last EnemyThat Shall Be Destroyed" Jack and Abigail's status afterwards is unknown. Nationality Etc. With the addition of the Liars and Cheats DLC pack, Jack Marston is also a multiplayer character model that may be selected in the 'Redemption' section of the Outfitter. John hugs Jack and tells him to close the door and the windows of the Marston house, and come out. In gta 5 if you're in Franklin's house near his bookshelf there is a book that has Jack Marston's name on it. So probably wont happen. In his quest for revenge, Jack kept a rather calm and friendly demeanor, and had his anger in check, only showing his intense hatred for Ross when the latter dismissed John's death as his own fault upon being confronted. He saw the gang as his uncles and aunts, who watched over his growth and shielded his innocence from their more nefarious actions. WebWhat do you think happens to Jack after Rdr1 (Not based on easter eggs. The games vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience. He starts making a lot of money and becomes very John tries to learn Jack how to shoot a rifle properly, much to Jack's dismay. Webtaking a look at what happened to jack marston after red dead redemption and where is he at now. Uncle tried to stop the young boy from riding to Tall Trees, but fails. The Shelby brothers from peaky blinders fought and Im sure they hated the government. Given how important Abigail wasto the story of bothRed Dead Redemptiongames, the character deserves more closure. WebAt the end of Red Dead Redemption 2, Sadie Adler, John Marston, and Charles Smith avenge the death of Arthur and the unnecessary falling apart of Dutch's Gang by killing Micah Bell. Jack and Ross draw their handguns, but Jack is faster and Ross is gunned down by the young duelist. During the night, John and Abigail are confronted by a pale looking Uncle. After one wave of attackers, Jack joins John and Uncle in the fight, but Uncle soon dies from a fatal bullet, to Jack's horror. Jack Marston (1915) After a year, Jack heads back to Beechers Hope. 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. Affiliations Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. After John returns, he asks Jack about the book he's reading; an Aztec man who apparently must kill Jack also had one sister. 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. The Story of Jack Marston after RDR1. Jack Marston (1914) - Jack kills Ross and rides back to Beecher's Hope. A few days weeks later, The Pinkertons show up and invade Beecher's Hope. 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