Capo missione

Leigh Johnson

Doppiato da Anthony De Longis

5 missioni assegnate

Leigh Johnson assegna 5 delle 57 missioni della storia, la prima Political Realities in Armadillo e l'ultima The Assault on Fort Mercer.

Assegna lavoro. La sua iniziale è il marcatore verso cui cavalchi.

Ruolo: Capi missione
Doppiatore: Anthony De Longis
Occupazione: District Marshal of Armadillo (c. 1897-1914)
Affiliazioni: United States Marshals Service, Armadillo's Sheriff Office
Alias: Marshal Johnson

Note del giocatore

Leigh Johnson è il Marshal distrettuale di Armadillo, in New Austin, incarico che assume intorno al 1897 nonostante in gioventù non avesse alcun interesse per il lavoro di polizia. Rimane sposato con Priscilla Johnson fino alla sua morte nel 1903. Johnson guida l'ufficio dello sceriffo della città e i suoi vice, Jonah ed Eli, dando la caccia ai fuorilegge attraverso Cholla Springs. Nel 1911, anni di violenza, sospetti dell'opinione pubblica e pressioni della Southwestern Railroad Company lo hanno reso sempre più cinico. Resta un uomo di legge diretto e disciplinato, che combatte al fianco dei suoi vice quando necessario.

John Marston incontra Johnson nell'ufficio di Armadillo mentre cerca Bill Williamson. Johnson si offre di aiutarlo se John contribuirà a ristabilire l'ordine nel distretto. Inseguono Walton Lowe fino a Pleasance House, dove John abbatte il capo della banda e Johnson lo arresta oppure ne riporta il corpo in città. Johnson cavalca poi con John, Jonah ed Eli fino a Pike's Basin, dove sconfiggono i ladri di bestiame dei Bollard Twins e recuperano la mandria rubata per gli allevatori locali.

Dopo che la banda di Bill Williamson attacca Ridgewood Farm, Johnson porta John e due vice a indagare. Trovano la fattoria disseminata di vittime e combattono i membri della banda che tengono sotto attacco i suoi abitanti. Il gruppo segue i fuorilegge sopravvissuti fino a Bill, ma lui fugge dopo aver mandato altri uomini contro di loro. Johnson e il suo gruppo catturano Norman Deek, il luogotenente di Bill, e lo riportano nella prigione di Armadillo. Quando la banda rapisce Bonnie MacFarlane e chiede Deek a Tumbleweed, Johnson porta John, Jonah ed Eli a effettuare lo scambio.

L'incontro a Tumbleweed è una trappola. Bonnie viene lasciata appesa e John la salva, mentre Deek viene ucciso dalla sua stessa banda. Johnson aiuta a liberare la città, poi riporta Bonnie ad Armadillo. In seguito, lui e i suoi vice si uniscono a John, Seth Briars e Nigel West Dickens nell'assalto a Fort Mercer. Scoprono che Bill è già passato in Nuevo Paraíso con l'aiuto di Javier Escuella. Johnson e John si separano dopo l'assalto. Nel 1914, Johnson si dimette dopo diciassette anni come marshal, la sua festa d'addio all'Armadillo Saloon si conclude con tre arresti da parte sua e lui in piedi da solo nel saloon.

Curiosità

◆Johnson is marked by inconsistencies regarding his role as a lawman. Despite being identified with a Federal Marshal badge, Johnson claims that Bill Williamson is outside his jurisdiction which contradicts the typical nationwide authority of U.S. Marshals. Johnson also complains of the interference of the federal government despite supposedly being a part of it. A newspaper clipping in 1914 identifies him as a town marshal rather than a federal one, which would limit his jurisdiction to just Armadillo. However, Johnson frequently leads operations far beyond the town, such as Pike's Basin, Tumbleweed, and Fort Mercer. If Johnson, like his badge signifies, is a U.S. Marshal, it would make little sense how he frequently complains about federal interference, since it would mean he’s a federal himself.
◆Due to the apparent lack of a proper sheriff of Armadillo in 1911, Johnson may have taken up additional responsibilities to better ensure law enforcement in Cholla Springs and by extension, Armadillo. His ventures into Gaptooth Ridge and Río Bravo, despite lacking formal jurisdiction, could be attributed to the critical lack of local law enforcement in those areas.
◆In Red Dead Redemption 2, Sheriff Palmer is seen in charge of Armadillo. He was either killed by the Del Lobo Gang, or resigned. It is briefly mentioned that Marshal Johnson's absence is due to the cholera outbreak.
◆His outfit is similar to the one worn by Sheriff O'Grady from Red Dead Revolver.
◆Despite carrying a pair of revolvers, in gameplay, Johnson will only wield one of these revolvers, dual-wielding them only in cutscenes.
◆NPCs at MacFarlane's Ranch can be heard stating that "he has the whole world on his shoulders".
◆Johnson is a widower. The tombstone of his late wife, Priscilla Johnson, is located in the Coot's Chapel Cemetery, to the left of the front entrance. The grave reveals that she died April 23rd, 1903. The cause of death, however, is not mentioned. The tombstone also reads, 'Forever Smiling In Our Hearts'.
◆As seen in "Political Realities in Armadillo", the Marshal uses a Tersk as his mount. However, during "The Assault on Fort Mercer," he is seen dismounting a Kentucky Saddler.
◆Bonnie MacFarlane, along with Marshal Johnson, can be killed after the mission "Hanging Bonnie MacFarlane". Immediately after the mission, as Marston watches them ride off, if he goes into Dead Eye Mode and kills their horses, Bonnie and the Marshal will fall off.
◆In the DLC Liars and Cheats, one of the Grand Prix race courses is named after him: L. Johnson's Run, which starts and ends in Armadillo.
◆In a promotional picture that can be seen below in the gallery, the Marshal is pictured crumbling a bounty in his hand. If the player looks closely, they can see the bounty target's hideout, Campo Mirada.
◆After his mission in Undead Nightmare and John leaves his office, he can be seen making calls and doing paperwork.
◆It is also possible to kill him.
◆In Red Dead Online, Bonnie MacFarlane mentions to players about Leigh Johnson when beginning a recovery mission for her as she mentions that she is hoping that he can come back due to the fact he is away from the cholera outbreak.
◆Marshal Johnson's gun belt has 2 gun holsters. This is something he has in common with an outlaw, oddly enough. That outlaw is Norman Deek, of the Williamson gang.
◆Leigh Johnson appears to be a very despised person in Armadillo, as numerous citizens, shopkeepers and even lawmen in Armadillo, like Mel Thaxton, will often complain about him and badmouth him. An example of this is also shown at the end of "Justice in Pike's Basin", whereupon saving the town from the nearby cattle rustling gang, people were more concerned about Nigel West Dickens missing.
◆Baxter Deaton in Armadillo is notable to be heard talking badly about Johnson, such as how he "buried stolen goods out in Rio Del Lobo" and how "the gang over by Twin Rocks are in cahoots with him". He even talks about Johnson beating the local women. Coincidentally or not, Rio Del Lobo is where the second treasure for the Treasure hunting challenges is located.
◆Jeb Murphy will claim that Johnson was never a man in his eyes and that he never liked him.
◆Eldin Grubb might describe Johnson as a terrible lawman and person in general.
◆Mel Thaxton will often blame Marshal Johnson for the position he is in at Armadillo.
◆Herbert Moon will proclaim Marshal to be useless when witnessing a crime.
◆Jake has dialogue where he says that Marshal Johnson is not the same man he used to be.