The user first goes after former ally Bill Williamson, who now leads his own gang that terrorizes the residents of New Austin. The user arrives at Williamson's stronghold at Fort Mercer, but fails to persuade him to surrender, resulting in the user being shot and left for dead. Rescued by local rancher Bonnie MacFarlane, they helps her with several jobs around her farm, while formulating a plan to attack Williamson's gang. The user makes a number of allies to help them attack Williamson.