Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In 1996 Jack eventually died of heart disease. This is similarly what happened to Thomas Downes wife Edith after he died of TB; she became a prostitute in order to support herself and her son. After John returns, he asks Jack about the book he's reading; an Aztec man who apparently must kill Press J to jump to the feed. When approached by a prostitute they will be disgusted with Jack and turn him down. Van der Linde gang (c. 1899)Marston family It was Dutch who taught John how to read and shoot, ultimately resulting in Marston becoming a member of the Van der Linde gang. He is about a head shorter than his parents. Related:What Red Dead Revolver's Main Character Could Be Doing In RDR3. By his own admission, he greatly enjoyed reading about wild adventures and brave heroes, which gave him a more romanticized view on the Old West, and his remarks in 1914 suggest he looked up to the legendary Landon Ricketts. Though this is speculation, I think it makes the most sense rather than a full on remake of RDR 1. I believe Jack Marston would've just killed Ross and just parted ways with the outlaw life. Eventually Abigail is beaten by Uncle who is shot by John. Wanders the remains of the west bounty hunting and or engaging in petty crimes eventually traveling to mexico. Jack eventually turned his life around. The cabin that the Ross family lives in is the same cabin. I choose to believe jack marston wrote his dads story. Hunting KnifeRepeater CarbineBolt Action RifleVarious weapons 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. His whole lifes goal was to kill Ross, the man who betrayed and killed his father in cold blood. He then unpacks his stuff and begins buying supplies to run the ranch once more. 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. Jack puts back the handgun in his hostler, before walking away from the scene. John eventually succeeds in this task and reunites with his family at the ranch. But him essentially playing Robin Hood would have bigger consequences. Jack Marston 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. Abigail originally became associated with the Van der Lindes when she was working as a prostitute. In a later incident, Jack helps his father in killing a wolf pack that threatened the ranch's cattle. In 1914, Jack's appearance is radically different. Attempting to snipe Edgar prior to the duel will result in an automatic mission failure; as well as simply looking at him through the scope, even if the trigger isn't pulled. "You fuckers killed my pa!" A while later, Jack and Abigail bury John and Uncle on a hill overlooking the ranch. Ross expresses no remorse for killing John and threatens to kill Jack too if he doesnt leave. During the ride there and back, Jack inquires his father about his meeting with the MacFarlanes, as well as revealing that it was his first time visiting Hennigan's Stead. 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. They all died brutally just like agent Milton said they would, Nah I like to think Jack Marston killed Ross and turned away from the outlaw life to shed the sins of John. Like his father, Jack can wear any outfits that are unlocked, however none except the default Cowboy Outfit actually change in appearance. During the night, John and Abigail are confronted by a pale looking Uncle. 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. Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Unfazed by Ross' threats to kill him, Jack challenges the older man to a final duel. 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. Sometimes, a glitch will occur in which a second shotgun can be seen floating beside Phillip Ross. By already this time, Jack has begun to read books. But how old is Jack by the end of things, when he takes up his father's mantle? He wears a blue coat, a red scarf, and beige pants. I figure once he was done killing the guys he needed to he was probably done with it. In 1996 Jack eventually died of heart disease Yes and the book in GTA V suggests he was a decent writer and he was interested in books so I find it likely. But I would like to think that years after killing Ross. The Marston family goes to sleep, and although Jack voices his worry for Uncle's absence, John decides to leave things for the next day. I know it's mostly implied that Jack became an outlaw after killing Ross. I know he's not a particularly fan favorite, but I would hope in the future of Red dead games his fate is addressed. There's no sign at this point Rockstar is working on a Red Dead Redemption 3, or some other spinoff in theRed Dead series. For those of you who think he would be a doughboy that not likely because he hates the gov. Depending on if you play the side missions as Jack or John, Jack spends a good time after that helping people around the Wild West and Mexico. The remaining members of the Marston family continue to live on the ranch. 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. Once John returns, he and Abigail discuss Uncle. He continues living an ordinary life at The House, He gets a job at The General Store and calls himself Tacitus Kilgore again. With this, Jack departs Blackwater. )Lancelot Milton (?)Mr. The same goes for Edgar's wife and brother in the earlier steps. Its pretty sad, everything happened so fast and before he knew it he was all alone. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Not even being gunned down by the government was enough to wipe his name away from the annals of history. just what you think) I hope he became a writer or something but I think he'd become a soldier, to Jack first appears reuniting with his father after John finished his business with the Bureau of Investigation and is allowed to return back to the Marston Ranch. John takes a horse and his dog, Rufus, and heads to Tall Trees. Arthur tells Tilly Jackson to take Jack to Copperhead Landing, to wait for Sadie and Abigail. WebWhat do you think happens to Jack after Rdr1 (Not based on easter eggs. Unless Rockstar decides to make it a walking simulator. 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. Jack was born around the mid 1890's. The true end of Red Dead Redemption, however, takes place in 1914, putting Jack's final age at just 19. Jack's maximum dead eye is shorter than his father's by 10 seconds equating to 20 seconds instead of John's 30. 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. 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During most of Jack's childhood, the Marston family moved around for a lot of the time; they were temporarily stationed at Pronghorn Ranch in 1907, although Abigail and Jack left after the former became unhappy with John's recent actions and apparent inability to settle into family life. In Nuevo Paraso, close to the river, the player finds Edgar's brother, Phillip Ross, at a campsite. Now under the players control, he buries his mother and, free from any obligations, decides to hunt down Ross and kill him, even though the agents now retired from the Bureau and the murder wont bring anyone back. Jack confronts the retired agent about his part in John's death, but Ross simply dismisses John's actions as his own fault. I know many might think that he became a writer, but I honestly believe that he became a marshal or sheriff. He was also the only member of the Marstons who seemed to be in a constant positive relationship with Uncle, who taught him several inappropriate things much to John's disapproval. Jack would have no idea where either of them are or even whether they're alive, plus he doesn't know them that well. Besides killing Edgar Ross he never commits any crimes that are cannon. In comparison, during the original Red Dead Redemption, after control switches to Jack, youll still find townspeople mentioning John Marston by name. In 1899, Jack is a fairly average four-year-old boy with thick brown hair and faint freckles on his face. He is being badgered by the very organization he worked with, and he can't seem to shoot well anymore. Location Jack reveals that he was treated well by Bronte, being given a box of toys, regular baths, fed spaghetti, and learned the Italian words for horse and slipper. With jack heading to California to settle down and become a famous arthur. I love the retribution but it all just leads down the same path. His son followed a different path. Well with the most recent audio glitch we've been hearing around with an older Jack Marston we very well might get a story dlc involving Jack after he killed Ross. Events of Red Dead Redemption 2 After fourteen years of being an outlaw in the Van der Linde gang, The two hear wolves. Little Jack deserves better. Howard Sawicki San Luis River Jack goes on to write The Red Dead Redemption book series, He is also capable of using Dead Eye Targeting. John "Jack" Marston Jr.[1] is a recurring character in the Red Dead series, appearing as a central character and the secondary protagonist of Red Dead Redemption, and as a supporting character in Red Dead Redemption 2. In 1911, Jack and his family, were kidnapped by federal agent Edgar Ross, who ordered John to kill his former brother-in-arms. In Grand Theft Auto Online, it is possible for the Online Protagonist to be a relative of Jack as the player can choose to have John Marston as the father (impossible for John because the online protagonist would be dead by the events of GTA Online). Male 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. Etc. Unless he was REALLY lucky, Jack probably died of some disease or died in one of the World Wars, that is if he volunteered or was drafted. Family Progression Jack very rarely leaves the camp, with one notable exception being when Arthur takes him fishing - a trip which is soured by the arrival of Pinkerton agents Milton and Ross. Rancher (1907 - c. 1911)Outlaw His love for books and stories prompted him to aspire to become a writer or a scholar, which his parents partly approved, as they also wished for him to be a rancher. WebGameplay. Unlocks Either way, the company has boxed itself into a chronological corner,as the Wild West was effectively dead by 1914, with many key characters already gone, perhaps making its best option to recall the founding of the Van der Linde gang or else focus on an entirely new crew ofgunslingers. His parents, John and Abigail, were both members of Dutch's Gang. Occasionally, while dueling Ross, he will be facing toward the pond shooting. He was a smart kid so he probably went and did something else. I like this whole story.. but one thing I don't like in this is the fact that Jack starts calling himself "Tacitus killgore".. that was Arthur's alternate name and Jack had no idea that Arthur had been using that name in 1899.. 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. Jack Marston was voiced by Josh Blaylock. Press J to jump to the feed. Location Map He goes on to become a John Dillinger type. 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. 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. Gameplay After visiting his wife and brother, Jack tracks Ross down to the banks of a Mexican river; the former agent enjoying his retirement with a spot of duck hunting. *After killing a dog/animal "I used to love animals", *After killing a horse "This what ive become? Either way, unfortunately, the true cause of Abigails death will remain a mystery thanks to the reluctance of the Red Dead Redemption games to name a definite reason. These scars will stay on Jack during his later life. Later, the plague starts again, and John, who was buried with holy water, returns as an undead with a man's soul. In the epilogue of the original Red Dead Redemption, a scene shows Jack burying his mother next to Uncle and Johns graves on the hill next to the familys former ranch. 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. Affiliations 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. Uncle is soon shot by a soldier in the chest, and dying a shortly later, much to Jack's shock. He then unpacks his stuff and begins buying supplies to run the ranch once more. 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. /r/RedDeadMysteries is dedicated to documenting, explaining and uncovering unusual content found within the Red Dead series. He was the only true innocent caught up in all that mess. Outside of missions, players may freely The Marston family moved around for much of Jacks childhood and were temporarily settled in the Yukon soon after the gangs dissolution, to participate in the on-going gold rush there. So probably wont happen. Jack and Abigail sit at the living room waiting for John to return. Do you guys think Jack Marston eventually lived a happy life despite the loss of his family? Jack's dialogue with pedestrians will be more friendly but also jaded and somewhat somber. It's to the game's credit that there's no narrative pressure to avenge the injustice. The games vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience. A comment from Jack himself in 1907 suggests the gang not only cared about him a lot and tried to keep him out of their illegal activities, but also avoided mentioning them to the boy, yet Jack still managed to deduce something about it by himself. WebIn 1911, Jack and his family, were kidnapped by federal agent Edgar Ross, who ordered John to kill his former brother-in-arms. 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. Following the bear hunt, Jack's face reminded scarred with bear scratches, resembling those of his father. 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. I think hed be an outlaw, to be honest - I cant see what else he would do and work for bounty hunters would be getting increasingly scarce to the point it would soon disappear as a career (this is 1914 now, not really the Wild West anymore). 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. 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. Wrote the book "Red Dead." This is also the only time the player is able to play as 16 year old Jack. Soon afterwards, Abigail and Jack reunite with John, with a new dog, Rufus. After ending his business with Edgar Ross, John reunite with Jack and Abigail, as well with Uncle, who didn't keep the Marston Ranch in a good shape, leading all the livestock dead or stolen. WebAfter Jack guns down Ross, he looks at his weapon in an almost questioning way, perhaps questioning if the decision to kill Ross was something his father wanted, as John always 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". Though her husband John Marston dies at the end of the original Red Dead Redemption, Abigail and their son Jack manage to escape the Pinkertons and American NEXT:Best Video Game Westerns That AREN'T Red Dead Redemption Games. 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. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in Americas unforgiving heartland. Jack is the son of the game's protagonist, John Marston. Afterwards, Jack was present when Charles and Sadie leave the ranch, parting ways with members of his surrogate family. 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. He probably wouldve found comfort in writing during the war too. But Fordham is going to make sure there will be a reckoninga Red Dead Reckoning. /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. WebBut Dutch also left John for dead during the train robbery and John knows it. They had returned to West Elizabeth in 1907 and were notably stationed at Pronghorn Ranch for a time, where Abigail and Jack temporarily left John after the former was unsatisfied with Johns actions. Later that year, the Marston family reunited after John bought Beecher's Hope and subsequently built a ranch there, along with Uncle and Charles Smith, who helped John to build it. He ends up becoming very well known through West Elizabeth and parts of New Austin Jack gets into contact with Pronghorn Ranch in 1916. Though her husband John Marston dies at the end of the originalRed Dead Redemption, Abigail and their son Jack manage to escape the Pinkertons and government forces, leading players to believe that both of them are safe momentarily. Some thought he died in the Great War, others thought he perished due to the cholera outbreak that would be 1899- Jack is between the age four-year old boy with brown hair and faint freckles on his face. 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. 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". As someone said earlier, hes prime age. arrived. John hugs Jack before the assault on the ranch. WebWell, there are two events, that if they never happened, we'd likely see Arthur Morgan survive. Jack explains his book's tale of an Aztec man who apparently must kill his people who have been infected by a virus or plague, before he's been cut out by Abigail criticizing the tale as "absolutely disgusting and completely unbelievable". In 1911, Jack and Abigail were taken hostage by Edgar Ross and Archer Fordham, two senior agents of the Bureau of Investigation, using them as leverage against John so that he would hunt down the remnants of the Van der Linde gang, Bill, Javier, and Dutch. From there he embraces his outlaw past from his father and uncle, Arthur and john while also embracing a John Dillinger personality. You can't kill an ex-government agent (highly decorated one as well) without someone snooping around afterwards. If the player uses a high powered weapon in the duel, Ross may be sent flying back into the river, causing his body to become impossible to loot unless the player pushes it out of the water by slowly walking into it. He will have his own sprinting animation but shares the same animations as John Marston. During The "Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed" the player is able to dismount the horse and freely roam as Jack Marston. He has grown taller and is only a few inches shorter than his father. Hidden Easter eggs, cut game-file content and much more! Had Children. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. So personally i think he wouldve went off to find charles or sadie because they were the only people he actually knew and I feel like there was nothing left but depression left for in great plains due to all the death of his family there . John arrives with Rufus and kills the bear, before taking Jack back to the ranch. But by 1923 things began to take a turn as not only was Jack's gang life slowly fadingt and not wanting to his gang the end up like dutch's gang so made plans to leave as the new york crime family was also falling apart and was starting to kill of the associates one by one. not at all were here to turn you into a soldier.. Press J to jump to the feed. The key point is redemption and Jack Marston does not have that. Sure, at the end of RDR1, he is depressed and motivated by revenge but there is still no need for him to redeem himself. Being the only surviving member of the Marston family, the rest of Jack's life is unknown. The true end of Red Dead Redemption, however, takes place in 1914, putting Jacks final age at just 19. 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. After the elk hunting, Jack begins to train with his rifle. This left eight-year-old John orphaned, so he wassent to an orphanage. Mainly because he could put those godly shooting skills to good use, while also honoring his father's request of not being an outlaw. Jack Marstonmission strand:"The Last EnemyThat Shall Be Destroyed" After fourteen years of being an outlaw in the Van der Linde gang, Marston was shot and almost killed during a train robbery in 1899, where Dutch and the gang left him to die. That's kind of a cool thought, Jack in the military. It would also go well with the game since it's called RDR II, it would effectively make the game a sequel as well as a prequel to the original. 1914- Jack is now a full grown adult his age is 19, he now has a mustache and a goatee he has taken his father's hat. This is pure speculation, but also a hope for RDR3. Jack grew up amongst the gang, oftentimes referring to Dutch, Bill, Hosea and Arthur as his uncles.