Red Dead Redemption 2: Arthur Morgan & Sheriff Gray vs. Moonshiners

Deputized in Rhodes

• 🤠 Arthur Morgan is temporarily deputized by Sheriff Gray in Rhodes, joining him, Deputy Bill, and Archibald.
• 🎯 Their primary objective is to root out moonshine operations in the county, specifically targeting the Braithwaite family.
• ⚖️ Sheriff Gray emphasizes the importance of the law keeping the law and praises Arthur's help with the Anderson boys.

The Braithwaite Moonshiners

• 💰 The mission focuses on the Braithwaite family, described as "tax dodgers" and a former wealthy cotton family now dealing in moonshine.
• 📜 Sheriff Gray recounts the Braithwaites' "pitiful fall from grace" and their ongoing feud with the Gray family over a rumored stolen fortune.
• 🐎 Catherine Braithwaite reportedly has an expensive interest in thoroughbred horses to maintain, contributing to their illicit activities.

Confronting the Lemoine Raiders

• ⚠️ The group discovers a murdered state legislator, Frederick Mitchell, at a crossroads, identified as the work of the Lemoine Raiders.
• 🤝 It is revealed that the Braithwaites are in business with these murderers, highlighting the dangerous nature of their moonshine trade.
• 🚨 The Raiders are described as "ex-army free staters" responsible for murdering several government officials.

Raid and Ambush

• 💥 The team splits up to raid the moonshine operation, with Arthur and Bill taking one side.
• 🔥 They successfully destroy the moonshine stills and apprehend the moonshiners.
• 🔫 During the raid, they are ambushed by the Lemoine Raiders, leading to a firefight.

Mission Conclusion

• 🥃 Sheriff Gray takes some moonshine for "personal consumption" before the rest is destroyed.
• 🏕️ Arthur is instructed to take a jug back to camp for Hosea Matthews, who might find a use for it.
• 🏁 Dutch challenges Arthur to a horse race back to camp, reflecting on his own strength and Arthur's age.