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Meeting The Police Chief
After handling the situation with Crawfish and Arnsdale, ride to Hennigan’s Stead, northwest of MacFarlane’s Ranch, and meet with the Blackwater Police Chief. Once there, you’ll be able to help him track an outlaw.
The mission is for 2-4 players, and you can initiate matchmaking by approaching the chief, who is sitting by a fire underneath a large tree.
Mission Rating Parameters
- Complete mission in under 9 minutes
- Kill enemies with headshots
- Stealth kill enemies
- Avoid taking damage
To Catch a Conman
After agreeing to retrieve the outlaw, head southwest along the highlighted path into the canyon. You'll soon be able to see the bandit camp, so ready your rifle and open fire.
Be sure to take cover, and remain as hidden as possible on the ridge overlooking the camp to avoid taking damage. Repeaters and Rifles are ideal weapons to take out the entire camp from a distance with minimal risk.
Once you've dispatched the bandits, head down into the camp. Lasso and hogtie the outlaw, placing him on the back of your horse.
The Fight Down The Canyon
Soon after capturing your target, more enemies will begin pouring into the canyon. Take cover to avoid being gunned down and clear out the enemies before proceeding.
Now, follow the highlighted path down the canyon, making sure to bring the outlaw with you. You'll be attacked by several waves of enemies from both the ground level and ridges along the canyon walls, so move from cover to cover as best you can.
There are red explosive crates littered throughout the area, so be sure to shoot them when enemies are nearby to make things significantly easier for your posse.
After you fight your way along the canyon, the outlaw will make a proposal; put his hat on a dead body and allow him to go free, and he'll make it worth your while.
At this point you and your posse can honor your agreement with the chief, bringing the outlaw back to him to gain a reward and a boost to your Honor. On the other hand, you can set the outlaw free, and everyone will gain a reward, but lose Honor. Vote with your posse to determine the outcome.
Refuse the Offer
If your posse votes to refuse his offer, load the outlaw onto the back of a horse and take him along the highlighted path to the police chief to collect your reward, and a boost to Honor.
Accept the Offer
If your posse agrees to take the conman up on his offer you will need to swap his hat with that of a dead body nearby. Once you've made the trade, put the corpse on your horse. Follow the outlaw a short while, and he'll give you the money, then follow the highlighted path back to the police chief to finish the mission.