In 1996 Jack eventually died of heart disease. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hidden Easter eggs, cut game-file content and much more! San Luis River Unnamed Scottish great-great grandparents of John - Possibly murdered by the English government. Sometime in 1914, Abigail passed away due to unknown causes. Occupation Despite the mutual struggle to understand each other, Jack shared a very close bond with John. Maybe promoting flashback missions? 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. Being the only surviving member of the Marston family, the rest of Jack's life is unknown. Jack was born around the mid 1890's. But maybe that's me wishing all the suffering Arthur and John went through wasn't for nothing. 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. Jack was all about revenge even though revenge killed his father, he goes down the same path and dies, like poetry. NEXT:Best Video Game Westerns That AREN'T Red Dead Redemption Games. After John returns, he asks Jack about the book he's reading; an Aztec man who apparently must kill his people who have been infected by a virus or plague, which happens to foreshadow the events of the Undead Nightmare. He became someone very cold, you can tell because of quotes like. 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. It is speculated that he was trained under Landon Ricketts, a famous gunslinger, and a friend of his father. Unlocked by Mr. Marston - Father of John, of Scottish descent. Jack can be found as an NPC at Beecher's Hope between the mission "The Outlaw's Return" and "The Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed". 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. Jack and Abigail's status afterwards is unknown. John arrives with Rufus and kills the bear, before taking Jack back to the ranch. He will have his own sprinting animation but shares the same animations as John Marston. Jack is not seen again until the final mission, where he and Abigail are found by John to have returned to normal. Ross expresses no remorse for killing John and threatens to kill Jack too if he doesnt leave. The game has been out for a year, but a potential spoiler warning, to any that havent played it yet. In Nuevo Paraso, close to the river, the player finds Edgar's brother, Phillip Ross, at a campsite. Circa 1894, a prostitute named Abigail Roberts became affiliated with the gang; despite sleeping with most of the gang's members, she eventually fell in love with John. Click to enlarge. I think that is a good idea. Just about everyone I knew in the Army hated the government. He is also capable of using Dead Eye Targeting. He hates the Government so I doubt he joined up for either War. 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. Arthur says goodbye to Jack, telling the young boy to "be brave". After being untied, Jack and Abigail embrace John. Enhanced Reflexes Master Marksman Master hunter Master survivalist Master Hunter Master Tactician Master Horse Rider Skilled Hand to Hand Combatant. Nicknames When Abigail hears gunshots from the ranch, she tells Jack to ride back to Beecher's Hope. Given by $400+ (from looting Edgar Ross's corpse) Alexandra is a freelance writer based in Montreal. He has also taken to wearing his father's hat. He probably wouldve found comfort in writing during the war too. not at all were here to turn you into a soldier.. Additional info Towards the ending of the gameor at least, the first endingJohn is gunned down on his own farm,having beenbetrayed by Bureau of Investigation agent Edgar Ross, who previously forced him to track down other members of the Van der Linde crew. Now a nineteen-year-old gunslinger and the spitting image of his father with similar skill in combat, Jack decides to hunt down his father's killer in revenge. Later, the plague starts again, and John, who was buried with holy water, returns as an undead with a man's soul. He leads a small group that roams around the country, but always makes it across state lines and gets around jurisdiction. During The "Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed" the player is able to dismount the horse and freely roam as Jack Marston. The cabin that the Ross family lives in is the same cabin. The death of his family and the decline of the Marston ranch, all happening in a very short amount of time, greatly darkened Jack's personality. 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. A major theme of his character is his sense of inferiority when compared to his father John, a veteran and experienced gunslinger and hunter. 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. 1911- Jack now has longer hair and is a few years older, He wears a dark grey vest, a blue and white striped shirt, and brown pants. The sacrifice does however allow Marston's wife and son to escape, and they eventually return to bury him, marking his grave with stones and a wooden cross. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If Jack has a low Honor level, he will in turn have a sadistic, belligerent attitude during gameplay and often makes dark jokes whenever he kills a horse, an outlaw or a woman, but also shows signs of disgust at himself and questions his own actions. At times, he appeared to be somewhat timid and was often mild-mannered when speaking to his family or friends. 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. Howard Sawicki John begins to call for his son at the ranch, but is then told by Uncle about Jack's plans. 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. During their ride back home, John expresses disappointment in his son's actions, while Jack argued at his father's sparse involvement in his life. When referring to Abigail and Johns relationship, Dutch says, We all had her, but he married her. Its also been heavily implied that Jack may not be Johns biological son. He then unpacks his stuff and begins buying supplies to run the ranch once more. Soon afterwards, the Marston family temporarily moved to the Yukon to participate in the ongoing gold rush, but they didnt make much from it. 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. His grief and loneliness appear to have developed a severe case of depression and self-loathing. 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. Hunting KnifeRepeater CarbineBolt Action RifleVarious weapons If Jack is played with a high honor level, his attitude is far more depressive than sadistic. Progression Lake Don Julio At the barn, Jack and Abigail are ordered by John to get on a horse and ride off as far as they can, who promises to join them after dealing with the attackers. But a specific fact about Abigails backstory before she fell in love with John Marston may reveal how she eventually died. )Lancelot Milton (?)Mr. The two later takes the meat to the trading post in Manzanita to sell the elk products. The first event would've been to leave Micah in jail to get executed. Wasnt there a book he wrote in GTA 5 somewhere? 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. This is also the only time the player is able to play as 16 year old Jack. When approached by a prostitute they will be disgusted with Jack and turn him down. WebWhat happens if you don't help Mary in RDR2? He is now a fully grown adult, aged 19, and sports a mustache and a goatee. 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. After scaring off the wolves, John asks Jack to stay out trouble. Jack and Ross, preparing for a final showdown. *After killing a dog/animal "I used to love animals", *After killing a horse "This what ive become? In my head-canon he got imprisoned and eventually drafted into World War I. During the ride to the ranch, Jack begins to ask John various questions about the later's travels. Jack looks down at his handgun, understanding that while he avenged his family by killing the man who destroyed them, Jack is close to become an outlaw, the very life his father didn't want for him, and tried to avoid it in every way. These scars will stay on Jack during his later life. as jack is sitting on his porch, he notices 4 armed officers approaching down his drive. Unfazed by Ross' threats to kill him, Jack challenges the older man to a final duel. After John completed tasks for Abigail and Uncle, he begins to spend time with Jack. She's injured during the shootout but survives and stays around on the Marston ranch long enough for John and Abigail to get married and for herself to heal up. Jack practicing his aiming skills, with John by his side. Martelli's gang can be a gang you take out at some point or convince to join you. 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. 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. We can use a car, but at a certain point we uses horses to get into the woods. In 1911, Jack's appearance is roughly the same, only a few years older, though his hair has grown a bit longer. 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. Jack and Abigail sit at the living room waiting for John to return. If you go to a campfire with people there, they may talk about Edgar being killed by robbers. A picture of the three Marston family members in Red Dead Redemption 2 (c. 1899): John, Abigail, and their son Jack. 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. He does 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. He starts making a lot of money and becomes very Red Dead Redemption's central character, however, is Jack's father,John, an outlaw who eventually tries tosever ties with his criminal past in no small part for the sake of his wife, Abigail, and his son. His fate after John's death and return as undead are unknown, and he can't be found anywhere. It's to the game's credit that there's no narrative pressure to avenge the injustice. He also finds Charles Smith, a friend from the gang, and the three manage to construct a ranch at Beecher's Hope. The two hear wolves. In 1907, Jack is a young teenager. 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. In his possession was a letter to his wife. 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. This is pure speculation, but also a hope for RDR3. I like to think he became a wartime journalist and married a nice European girl afterward. What would he do when he found them anyway? 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. Bounty Hunters still exists today but they have a diffrent types of names now which are mercenary, gun for hire or bodyguard so in conclusion Jack Marston likely became a mercenary or gun for hire after RDR1. Outside of his talent with a gun (which personally i like to think hes not quite as good as John or Arthur, even though he can use DeadEye) Jack always had his head in a book. 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. Declining to help Mary will prevent players from being able accept a future mission to help Mary's father.If Red Dead Redemption 2 players want to avoid this mistake, they should agree to help Mary. Jack eventually turned his life around. Jack got his revenge. Its pretty sad, everything happened so fast and before he knew it he was all alone. The two begin to talk about their future as ranchers, as well about the future of technology. But punished. Jack's general attitude, character and personality in 1914 is very reflective of the player's honor level. Jack begins to train with firearms, and after his mother dies, tracks down and kills Ross as revenge for his father's murder. Afterward, John takes Jack to Manzanita Post to teach him about selling meat and furs. It's not that the second game wasn't successful,far from it. 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. He joins the army so the Pinkerton's wouldnt find him and he would have time to get away from them. 1907 Nationality That's kind of a cool thought, Jack in the military. Actor Unlocks And my god, what an amazing game but it got me thinking we still don't really have a headcanon for Jack. He eventually succeeds in killing Ross in a duel, and walks away, with the realization that he's about to become an outlaw, the very thing his parents tried to prevent him from being. 1907- Jack is now a young teenager. A horse killer? Sometime after helping both Abigail and Uncle, John takes time with teaching Jack hunting and skinning. Jack also had one sister. Jack refuses to back down which results in a duel between the two, where Edgar Ross is gunned down. Affiliations However, Edgar Ross, the agent who John worked for, attacks the Marston family, killing John and Uncle. He truly is Rockstar's most tragic character. Mount He turns around and walks away, before deciding to track down Ross, in vengeance for his family. In 1899, Jack is a fairly average four-year-old boy with thick brown hair and faint freckles on his face. 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 Occasionally, while dueling Ross, he will be facing toward the pond shooting. While reading a book about a man who tries to avenge his father, Jack is taken by John to hunt an elk. 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. Jack Marston (1915) - After a year, Jack heads back to Beecher's Hope. Rancher (1907 - c. 1911)Outlaw John tries to learn Jack how to shoot a rifle properly, much to Jack's dismay. 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