When played with low Honor, Jack is the only character in the. He probably got killed by the government like John or by some outlaw or someone seeking vengeance much like he did. Just like his father, Jack is unable to swim. John hugs Jack and tells him to close the door and the windows of the Marston house, and come out. /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 following description is therefore not contiguous with the preceding section on Red Dead Redemption. Jack refuses to back down which results in a duel between the two, where Edgar Ross is gunned down. But Fordham is going to make sure there will be a reckoninga Red Dead Reckoning. I think realistically the best choice is to keep going backwards, show us the gang young, and we can see characters like Davey, learn about Hosea's relationship (I can't remember her name) and Arthur's time with Mary. 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. American WebWhat happens if you don't help Mary in RDR2? He spends most of his time reading, which furthers his knowledge but also made him shy. He would also have a younger sister, who died at some point before 1911. Now you're on your own. 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. 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. In 1914, Jack's appearance is radically different. Press J to jump to the feed. I choose to believe jack marston wrote his dads story. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Birthday: born in 1895. 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. 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). on the map. Following the bear hunt, Jack's face reminded scarred with bear scratches, resembling those of his father. Though this is speculation, I think it makes the most sense rather than a full on remake of RDR 1. He wouldn't be "anything", he has no legacy like John. A major theme of his character is his sense of inferiority when compared to his father John, a veteran and experienced gunslinger and hunter. Wanders the remains of the west bounty hunting and or engaging in petty crimes eventually traveling to mexico. Gameplay $400+ (from looting Edgar Ross's corpse) 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. i think hed either be a PE type bootlegger or a lawmen. He probably wouldnt join the US Army given that they killed his father. 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. 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. He wears a grayish-blue coat, a red scarf, and beige pants. Most of Jack's other actions during that time period is unknown. Jacks book is in gta v. Speculation is cool but its all pretty much right there. WebGta 5 has easter eggs with books written by a j marston, jack always liked books so he probably became a writer. Both Jack and Abigail turn into undead, but are tied up with a rope by John, who bring them into his and Abigail's room, before taking his gear and riding to find a cure. 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. 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. While confronting Ross, Jack mentions that he saw him kill. Unnamed female prostitute - Mother of John. 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. 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. Jack puts back the handgun in his hostler, before walking away from the scene. However, the game doesnt disclose how or why she died. The two later takes the meat to the trading post in Manzanita to sell the elk products. Jack Marston (1914) - Jack kills Ross and rides to Chuparosa. Location I don't think John knew he was going to abandon Abigail and Jack, but regardless there's not really any reason he would opt to help Dutch later on when the whole point of going after Dutch in RDR1 was to save John's family. I always imagined Jack getting caught and hung, I know its grim but I feel its realistic and matches Jacks character. Jack Marston was voiced by Josh Blaylock. His hairstyle appears fairly similar to when he has a child, but he now wears a white button-up shirt and a vest. Unfortunately, I think somewhat of the same outcome. WebWhat do you think happens to Jack after Rdr1 (Not based on easter eggs. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. So probably wont happen. Jack's maximum dead eye is shorter than his father's by 10 seconds equating to 20 seconds instead of John's 30. Jack is on par with his father in terms of abilities and skills. Wrote the book "Red Dead." And you can choose to either get them to join you or you can kill them. He then unpacks his stuff and begins buying supplies to run the ranch once more. Arthur sacrificed himself so John and his family could have a better life and in the end it was for nothing. Sometimes only at the end of a story do you realize what it was all really about. Even Red Harlow, Revolvers main character, is remembered in Redemption. This is also the only time the player is able to play as 16 year old Jack. 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 him essentially playing Robin Hood would have bigger consequences. I get the feeling that if we see more of jack in the next red dead, were going to see him in WW1 France. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. After 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 wanted Jack to have a life of peace. He turns around and walks away, before deciding to track down Ross, in vengeance for his family. The Story of Jack Marston after RDR1. 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. Soon afterwards, the Marston family temporarily moved to the Yukon to participate in the ongoing gold rush, but they didnt make much from it. WebIn 1911, Jack and his family, were kidnapped by federal agent Edgar Ross, who ordered John to kill his former brother-in-arms. 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. 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. Knowing that he can't escape, John faces a mob of lawmen, headed by Edgar Ross, and is killed afterwards, thus saving Jack and Abigail, as he know that with his death, the agent will stop chasing his family. Thats why its surprising that the game simply glosses over Abigails death when it moves on to the epilogue. He basically spends a good time after his fathers revenge being a Wild West vigilante. These scars will stay on Jack during his later life. 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. The game assumes that players will easily accept Abigail died of unknown causes, but it, unfortunately, lost a good opportunity to expand on the circumstances leading up to this characters death. Theplotkicks off in 1899,and it's established thatJack is roughly 4, having spent some of his formative years with the gang. During the ride to the ranch, Jack begins to ask John various questions about the later's travels. 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. Progression Family Male The cabin that the Ross family lives in is the same cabin. Jack was born around the mid 1890's. In 1996 Jack eventually died of heart disease He has grown taller and is only a few inches shorter than his father. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But he may have had resentment towards the government for using and killing his father. I know it's mostly implied that Jack became an outlaw after killing Ross. 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. John eventually succeeds in this task and reunites with his family at the ranch. I believe Jack Marston would've just killed Ross and just parted ways with the outlaw life. Given how important Abigail wasto the story of bothRed Dead Redemptiongames, the character deserves more closure. /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. Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. The way you put it a soldier is a murderer then? Jack's general attitude, character and personality in 1914 is very reflective of the player's honor level. He also finds Charles Smith, a friend from the gang, and the three manage to construct a ranch at Beecher's Hope. Personally, I think after Jack killed Ross, his life spiraled, and he went into a deep depression. He isnt robbing banks to get somewhere, he's doing it as a fuck you to the big guys who kept the little guys down. After John returns, he asks Jack about the book he's reading; an Aztec man who apparently must kill He is now as tall as his father was, and is of a similar build. 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. In 1996 Jack eventually died of heart disease. After exacting his revenge on Edgar ross he returns back to beeches hope where he continues his work as a rancher. Around his early 40s, he laments that he never married, and has buried Sadie, Ricketts, and Charles. 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. Start In a later incident, Jack helps his father in killing a wolf pack that threatened the ranch's cattle. 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. That's the end of the story. Also im pretty late to the party, just finished Red dead redemption. I believe he went on to star as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek. I think he might of just did nothing but work on the farm not being able to get over killing him and either just die old and alone or surrounded by loving family. But extend the map and add rival gangs. The family also brought a dog called Rufus, who Jack took a liking to. 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. But a specific fact about Abigails backstory before she fell in love with John Marston may reveal how she eventually died. Died in 1873. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. By 1914, Jack has received every weapon, horse, house, and outfit his father possessed before his death. Jack comes out the house and checks Abigail, only to be beaten as well. It's the latter that identifiesJohn's birth year as 1873, making him about 38 years old. I know many might think that he became a writer, but I honestly believe that he became a marshal or sheriff. 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 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. Jack and John fight more waves of soldiers before running off to the barn with Abigail. 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. 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. And the goal is like GTA heists. Sometime ago, Jack lost his younger sister. Yeah and just killing Edgar wasnt illegal since it was a duel, He became an outlaw, just like his father, if you play after finishing the game, by some dialogues you can tell he is pretty depressed and he HATES the government and everything that has something to do about it. The same goes for Edgar's wife and brother in the earlier steps. Height: isn't stated in the game or the Wikia, but Jack is believed During The "Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed" the player is able to dismount the horse and freely roam as Jack Marston. Jack is not seen again until the final mission, where he and Abigail are found by John to have returned to normal. Jack grew up amongst the gang, oftentimes referring to Dutch, Bill, Hosea and Arthur as his uncles. Afterwards, it is unclear whether Jack finally settled down after Ross death or continued a life of crime. The only canonical action of jack Marston is killing Jack skinning an animal for the first time, Jack and his father embrace for the last time, Jack Marston injured after trying to kill a bear by himself, Jack attempting to teach himself how to shoot, Jack Marston reading a book in the family room, Jack Marston joking with his mother while reading a book, Jack Marston describing the book he's reading to his father, Jack Marston running outside when his father calls for him, Jack and Abigail rising after succumbing to the infection, An infected Jack tied up in his parents bedroom with a plate of food, Jack and John trying to help a poisoned Rufus in the mission ". But if we are thinking about this from a "positive" perspective, Jack probably got himself a woman and is a famous author or some cheesy happy ending stuff along those lines. 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 practicing his aiming skills, with John by his side. 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. 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. Red Dead Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A long time ago there were several theories as to the fate of Jack. During the non-canon Undead Nightmare DLC, Jack becomes infected, along with his mother. Uncle tried to stop the young boy from riding to Tall Trees, but fails. I think he dies in the end unless you have stupidly good karma, in which case he settles in Mexico. Jack goes on to write The Red Dead Redemption book series, 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. I hope he became a writer or something but I think he'd become a soldier, to be honest. Hearing the shots, Jack and Abigail rush to the farm, where they find the corpse of a heavily shot John. Wishing to convince her that hed changed, John bought a ranch in the Great Plains area called Beecher's Hope. The bear comes out and rushes to attack them, but is shot dead by John. In 1911, Jack and his family, were kidnapped by federal agent Edgar Ross, who ordered John to kill his former brother-in-arms. Abigail Marston was an important side character in both of the Red Dead Redemptiongames. Location Map One of Jack's most dominant traits was his fast learning: at 4 years old, Jack already possessed basic literacy skills, and he learned the basics of fishing from Arthur Morgan.