After moving to the new camp location, Hosea, Arthur, and Dutch go riding. Spoilers ahead for Red Dead Redemption 2 . His generosity endeared him to new members, many of whom had known little but harshness, pain, and struggle. On March 9th, 1877, the pair managed to escape from their cell by unknown means, tying up and robbing the sheriff in the process. His father fought for the Union in the American Civil War and died in battle (heavily implied to be the Battle of Gettysburg); because of his father's death, Van der Linde developed a sworn grudge against Southerners. Later, the O'Driscolls would attack the gang hideout at Shady Belle. In 1911, Javier Escuella claimed that Van der Linde was in Colombia during a conversation with John Marston, though this later turned out to be false as Dutch came out of hiding and formed a new gang comprised of disaffected young natives, which operated in West Elizabeth. He is always seen in elegant suits or fancy clothing, often wearing a black and red vest with a blue and white pinstripe shirt, with gold chains on his vest, sometimes with a smart black jacket and, more commonly, a black hat. Family Years later, upon realizing that Marston never betrayed him after all, Dutch admitted to John that he made a mistake, but immediately and callously brushed off the betrayal by saying, "I never claimed to be a saint". With Cornwall killed, Dutch, Arthur, and Micah are forced to fight their way out of the town. In Matt's totally non-biased opinion the story told in the sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, is one of the best ever (at least as far as games go). Arthur agrees to ride with Dutch, although Dutch suggests taking Micah as a third gun. At the age of 15, he left his home as he was a disobedient child and rarely got along with his mother, who died in 1881 and was buried in Blackwater, although Dutch only found out several years later from an uncle of his. He can either be messy, clean, or a little bit of both. After the trio clean out the O'Driscolls, they find a survivor - Sadie Adler, the wife of the dead man found outside. Dutch gives an inspirational speech to the gang and heads out with Arthur to meet up with either John or Micah, who went scouting. Later, Dutch goes to Annesburg with Micah and Arthur for a "social call" with Leviticus Cornwall. Dutch quickly sees a way to cause a distraction in the sugar refinery. After the disastrous bank heist in Saint Denis, Dutch put a tighter grip on the gang and took his valuing of loyalty to an extreme by labeling anyone who questioned him as a 'doubter' and lessened the freedoms the other members of his gang once had. Dutch and Arthur meet up with some Indians, including Eagle Flies, near a pass where the regiment is set to pass through. Nicknames Not long after arriving, a Cuban warship approaching, and swarms of enemies attack. Dutch tosses his gun off the mountain and the two exchange words. He tasks his long-time friend Hosea, as well as Abigail, to provide a distraction. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. After they rescue him anyway, Dutch is infuriated by their insubordination. It was around this period where Dutch became a wanted man and earned a price on his head. John coldly claims that if Dutch won't surrender, he'll have to shoot him. Arthur and Sadie go ahead and rescue him anyway, much to Dutch's anger. At this time, Dutch was an altruistic and idealistic rogue, believing the gang could make a difference in the world. Notably, the Blackwater Ledger makes mention of an incident where Dutch and his gang killed two men on a homestead north of Blackwater. Thus, at his best, Dutch commanded a balanced brand of leadership that not only required followers to have structure and discipline but also allowed them to express freedom and individuality. Some time later, Colm O'Driscoll offers Dutch a truce and asks to meet. The V… Semi-automatic PistolTwo custom Schofield RevolversTwo Double-action Revolvers (temporary; while in Guarma) Browning Gun (temporary)Knife Van der Linde then leads the gang to Saint Denis, where they intend to board the train and subsequently carry out the robbery. Lyle was a criminal and outlaw, and was arrested for larceny in 1874, and Arthur described as a "no good bastard". Throughout his life, Van der Linde was known to demonstrate incredible courage that was much admired by his followers. In the mid-1870s,[2] Dutch met a con artist named Hosea Matthews at a campfire on the road to Chicago. In the struggle against the lawmen that ambushed the gang in Blackwater, Dutch accidentally shot and killed an innocent bystander - Heidi McCourt. During the fight, Dutch shoots at the attackers from inside the building and instructs Arthur to bring Sadie inside. However, John and MacDougal escape out of a window and across the rooftops before reaching a pair of waiting horses. After looking away, John returns his glance on Dutch again only to see Dutch now aiming at him. Although he demanded that members give loyalty and do their share for the gang as a whole, he also encouraged them to be themselves, make use of their free time, and optimize their own talents and skill sets. Although it is never expressly revealed as to whether they were his precise target, Dutch appears to be a frighteningly skilled shooter, as he is able to shoot John's binoculars from well over 100 feet away. The group make for the Grizzlies, deciding to temporarily hunker down in Colter, an abandoned mining town. After John and Arthur complete this task, Dutch is already waiting for them with Jack by his side. Despite his brutal ways, Dutch is shown to be educated and, unlike many outlaws, genuinely believes he is committing these crimes for idealistic reasons rather than greed. Once the group settled in Clemens Point, Dutch goes out riding with Hosea and Arthur. Location After weakening Dutch's forces by luring them out of Tall Trees and into the Great Plains where the army ambushes them, John Marston, Edgar Ross, and Archer Fordham ride to Cochinay with a garrison of U.S. Army soldiers with the intention of killing Dutch and ending his gang. (9 gang members this time.) He was never the bad guy. RDR2.org is your #1 source for all things related to Red Dead Redemption 2. In his early years he had a tenuous partnership with Colm O'Driscoll, but that loose friendship devolved into bitter rivalry after Dutch killed Colm's brother and Colm killed Dutch's lover. John tells the American Army Captain to tend to his wounded while he faces Dutch alone. 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