Is Edgar Ross a villain?

Yes, Edgar Ross is widely considered a villain, often described as a corrupt and ruthless government agent who uses and manipulates John Marston for his own ends, ultimately killing him for personal gain, making him a classic "hate-to-love" antagonist in the Red Dead Redemption series. While some fans debate if he's "evil" compared to others like Dutch, his blackmailing of Marston's family and betrayal are central to his antagonistic role, representing corrupt authority.
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Why did Edgar Ross betray John Marston?

Edgar Ross betrayed John Marston because Ross was a corrupt, glory-seeking government agent who never intended to let John live peacefully; he used John to eliminate his outlaw associates for his own career advancement, but couldn't tolerate a reformed outlaw living free, so he orchestrated John's death at his farm to eliminate loose ends and cover his tracks, proving that the "law" could be just as treacherous as the criminals he hunted. 
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Is agent Ross bad?

Agent Edgar Ross is the main antagonist of the 2010 video game Red Dead Redemption, and a major antagonist of its 2018 prequel Red Dead Redemption II. He is a corrupt government official who captures John Marston's wife and son, and forces him to hunt down and catch/kill the members of his former gang.
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What happens to Edgar Ross?

Ross, however, betrays Marston, attacking the Marston family with a large army of soldiers and lawmen. Ross kills John and leaves his body to be found by his family. Three years later, Ross retires from the agensy and moves to a small cabin with his wife and brother.
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Is Edgar Ross a Pinkerton?

Yes, Edgar Ross is a former Pinkerton detective who worked alongside Andrew Milton, becoming a high-ranking agent hunting the Van der Linde Gang before transitioning to federal service as the first Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) in Red Dead Redemption.
 
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Who is the real traitor in RDR2?

The main traitor who actively worked against the Van der Linde gang in Red Dead Redemption 2 was Micah Bell, who secretly snitched to the Pinkertons and manipulated Dutch, leading to the gang's downfall and the deaths of many members, though Dutch's own paranoia and eventual abandonment of the group also sealed their fate. 
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Are the Pinkertons good or bad?

The Pinkertons' involvement in strikebreaking and espionage for corporate interests garnered them a reputation as enemies of American labor. The controversy surrounding their activities reached its peak during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ultimately leading to the passage of the Anti-Pinkerton Act in 1893.
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Who is the bad guy in RDR1?

The main villain in Red Dead Redemption 1 (RDR1) is Edgar Ross, the government agent who blackmails John Marston into hunting his former gang members, but many fans also consider Dutch van der Linde the true antagonist due to his destructive influence, representing the end of the outlaw era that forces John's hand and leads to his ultimate downfall. Ross is the direct antagonist for John, while Dutch embodies the destructive forces of change and the past John can't escape.
 
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Can you keep bill alive in RDR1?

No, you cannot save Bill Williamson in Red Dead Redemption 1; the game forces his death, either by your hand or by Abraham Reyes, as a narrative requirement to conclude his storyline and for his crimes, with no option to capture him alive like Javier Escuella. Even if you hold fire, Reyes will kill him, making his demise unavoidable to progress. 
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Why did the Dutch betray Arthur?

Dutch betrayed Arthur in Red Dead Redemption 2 due to his spiraling paranoia, corrupted ideals, and Micah Bell's constant manipulation, leading him to see Arthur's growing doubts and independent actions (especially concerning John Marston) as ultimate disloyalty, shattering their father-son bond and making him distrust anyone questioning his control as a threat. 
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Is Ross a hero or a villain?

As Red Hulk, Ross worked with villains like M.O.D.O.K. and the Leader to defeat Hulk and win back his daughter Betty. Eventually, Ross saw the error of his ways and became a reluctant hero, working alongside the Avengers and the Thunderbolts.
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Who has the saddest death in RDR?

Saddest Deaths in the Red Dead Redemption Games
  • 8 Keiran Duffy.
  • 7 Luisa Fortuna.
  • 6 Dutch Van Der Linde.
  • 5 Sean McGuire.
  • 4 Sam Odessa.
  • 3 Hosea Mathews.
  • 2 Arthur Morgan.
  • 1 John Marston.
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Is Edgar Ross a good person?

He holds himself prideful in his role as a BOI agent, believing in his duty of cleaning society from scum and civilizing the west. Beyond this, however, Ross is shown to be a spiteful and smug individual, clearly enjoying the power he holds against those lesser than him as he orders others to do his bidding for him.
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Is John Marston a villain?

John Marston isn't strictly a "good guy" or a "bad guy"; he's a complex anti-hero, a former outlaw seeking redemption to save his family, but forced to commit violent acts for the government, making him morally gray. While he deeply loves his family and tries to build a better life, his violent past and the brutal world he inhabits mean he often acts ruthlessly and indifferently, blurring lines between hero and villain, especially as players can choose his actions in gameplay.
 
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Does Mary ever find out Arthur died?

Yes, Mary Linton learns of Arthur's death and visits his grave in the epilogue of Red Dead Redemption 2, shown mourning him in a cutscene during the credits, though how she found out and the exact location remains a mystery in the game, likely communicated by John or Abigail after Charles found the burial site.
 
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Are RDR 1 and 2 connected?

Yes, Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) and Red Dead Redemption 1 (RDR1) are deeply connected, with RDR2 serving as a chronological prequel that tells the backstory of the Van der Linde gang, including a younger John Marston, before the events of RDR1, explaining the origins of characters and conflicts seen in the first game. Playing RDR2 first offers better story progression and understanding of character motivations, while playing RDR1 first provides context for the characters' later lives, though its older graphics can be a hurdle. 
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Did John cry when he killed Javier?

Yes, in Red Dead Redemption 1, John Marston does shed a tear (or wipe one away) after killing Javier Escuella, showing conflicted emotions about killing a former comrade, even spitting on him first, but feeling sadness over their broken bond, notes Reddit user comments and Tumblr posts. 
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Can you avoid Arthur getting TB?

No, you cannot avoid Arthur Morgan getting tuberculosis (TB) in Red Dead Redemption 2; it's a crucial, unavoidable plot point that happens during the mission "Money Lending and Other Sins Part Three" in Chapter 2, when Thomas Downes coughs blood directly in his face, sealing his fate for the story, though the severe symptoms appear much later. Players have tried skipping the mission or wearing masks, but the game forces the infection as a core part of the narrative, with death being the ultimate outcome for Arthur. 
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How many endings does RDR have?

Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) has four main story endings for Arthur Morgan, determined by your final choice in the last mission (Help John or Go for Money) and your overall Honor Level (High or Low), all culminating in Arthur's death, but with vastly different final scenes, with the original Red Dead Redemption having one core ending with slight variations in the epilogue. 
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Who is the true villain of RDR2?

The main antagonist in Red Dead Redemption 2 is Micah Bell, a sociopathic and manipulative member of the Van der Linde gang who betrays everyone for his own gain, ultimately leading to the gang's destruction and becoming a primary enemy for Arthur Morgan and John Marston. While other characters like Dutch van der Linde (devolving leader) and Andrew Milton (Pinkerton agent) also serve as antagonists, Micah is the most personal and direct threat to the protagonists, driving much of the story's conflict through his treachery and self-serving actions. 
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Is Javier evil in RDR1?

Javier Escuella is a major antagonist in the 2010 action-adventure video game Red Dead Redemption and a major character in its 2018 prequel Red Dead Redemption II. He is a former member of the Van der Linde gang alongside John Marston.
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Does RDR1 have a dead eye?

Yes, Red Dead Redemption 1 (RDR1) absolutely has the Dead Eye mechanic, a core feature where time slows down, allowing you to target multiple enemies or specific spots for rapid, precise shots, unlocking different levels (slow time, auto-mark, manual-mark) as you progress through the story, much like its sequel, though it feels different from RDR2's version.
 
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Did the Pinkertons sue RDR2?

The Take-Two lawsuit was in response to one filed by Pinkerton against both game companies around that same time. In a statement given to GamesIndustry, Take-Two confirmed that Pinkerton “has withdrawn its claims against Red Dead Redemption 2, and Take-Two will not continue legal action against Pinkerton.”
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How many Pinkertons were killed?

At the end of the battle between the Pinkertons and nearly the entire town, seven workers and three Pinkertons were dead. Four days later, 8,500 National Guard forces were sent at the request of Frick to take control of the town and steel mill.
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Is it illegal to hire the Pinkertons?

The Anti-Pinkerton Act is contained within 5 U.S.C. 3108 and purports to specifically restrict the government of the United States (as well as that of the District of Columbia) from hiring employees of Pinkerton or similar organizations such as the modern Blackwater.
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