What if Micah was NOT Involved in The Blackwater Job? Red Dead Redemption 2

Join us on a journey into the heart of Red Dead Redemption 2's most enigmatic event: the Blackwater heist. In this video, we delve deep into the lore and speculation surrounding this pivotal moment in the game's narrative. What if Micah Bell wasn't involved in the heist at all? Could the outcome have been different? We explore various theories and scenarios, analyzing the gang's decisions, motivations, and the ever-present threat of betrayal. From Micah's role as an instigator to the possibility of a setup orchestrated by external forces, we dissect the events leading up to the disastrous heist and its profound implications for the Van der Linde gang. As we uncover the layers of mystery surrounding Blackwater, we invite you to share your thoughts and theories in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe for more in-depth analyses and discussions on the lore of Red Dead Redemption 2 and other beloved games. Thank you for joining us on this exploration of gaming's most intriguing what-ifs.

[@ashenking5013]

The Blackwater heist would never have been attempted as Hosea advised against it.

[@manbearpig342]

Let's look at Milton first. He did lie the first time we see him. He said he worked for the US government. However, this would be impossible as the Anti-pinkerton act was passed in 1893 making it illegal for the federal government to use private companies for law enforcement and specifically the Pinkertons. He certainly could be working for a state, local, or private person but he specifically says US government several times. Most people think the bounty poster at Micahs camp means he was going to turn Dutch in but I disagree. I believe Micah needed a gang to help with jobs specifically Blackwater. He saw Dutch's poster and saw an opportunity to get Dutch to do the job. I even think he went so far as to fake saving Dutch's life to insure he made an impression. Once in he talked Dutch's ear off on the Blackwater job hopeful it would be a huge payout for him. When things went wrong and the money was hidden he knew only Dutch and Hosea knew where and Dutch was the one he could convince as Hosea didn't trust Micah. So why betray the gang later. Micah was looking out for himself and thought he could play both sides. I think he did this by feeding Milton some information but nothing that would put Dutch in danger. I think he told them were thr camp was while they were robbing the train in chapter 6 in the hopes Milton would kill or capture all the "dead weight" as he called them. With them gone Dutch would be more inclined to go back to get the money. Micah had many times he could have just turned Dutch in but he didn't. Even after getting the money years later he didn't turn him in. Dutch was a victim of ego. He says several times people in the government are idiots and febal. He thought himself smarter than everyone else. When his plans didn't work, it could be because of him, so he got paranoid about a traitor. The game was its own worst enemy. They draw too much attention. The first few missions in chapter 2 consist of starting a huge fight in town for everyone to see, getting recognized by Jimmy Brooks, a drunk Reverend playing cards with strangers, and talking too much. Mary finds Arthur, even Mrs. Downes finds the camp. Bill is regularly drinking and talking to people. The truth is it's a miracle the gang lasted as long as it did. I don't think Blackwater would have happened without Micah, and even if it did, Dutch was the gangs downfall, Micah just made it faster.

[@bennyg3955]

Leviticus Cornwall pays the Pinkertons

[@manbearpig342]

@bennyg3955 yes he does but Milton says several times he is working for the US government. This is a lie.

[@Chantalan]

Maybe Agent Milton didn't kill Mac Callander

[@widm0]

Wish we can see the blackwater heist one day as it’s always mentioned but never shown

[@zmpjacksoncomics2077]

Actually the blackwater massacre is quite similar to the gta 5 prologue heist both were denied by the wiser sort of planner character ended with multiple members being shot and the fact it's possibly a set up

[@user-zm6sc6sy3w]

In the epilogue outside Micahs cabin we open a chest full of gold and money was that the blackwater stash or was Micah just a busy man over the years I ask because I recall Sadie mentioning blackwater just befoe John goes inside Wnd Dutch must of seen the same chest aswell convincing him to settle things with Micah

[@owhisp5024]

Imo, Micah is a reckless angry mess and is far too unpredictable to have pulled that heist off, so to answer the title, i dont think the heist would have been successful.

[@owhisp5024]

Um I misread the title but uh that's what I think about micah