"The evacuation order has been given. Move along now. Nothing to see here."
The Chippe cousins are minor characters in Professor Layton and the Last Specter.
Biography[]
Appearance[]
All of the Chippe cousins wear matching police uniforms. These uniforms consist of tall, light blue helmets, light blue jackets with high collars, and white cravats. they also wear red belts and light blue pants.
Personalities[]
The Chippes are individuals with distinct personalities, but are difficult enough to tell apart visually that it is challenging to identify which Chippes have which characteristics.
Plot[]
Chapter 1: The Fog of Misthallery[]
Shortly after Layton and Emmy arrive in Misthallery, they encounter one of the Chippes sleeping on the job along Grand Bridge Street. The officer allows them to pass under the condition that they do not mention his nap to the Chief.
Chapter 2: The Boy Who Foretold Disaster[]
A Chippe is found later in North Ely Park, informing people about an evacuation order. This Chippe informs Layton and Emmy that many of Misthallery's police officers look identical and are related. He attempts to stop Layton's group from continuing to Great Ely Street, but allows them to pass because of Luke accompanying them.
Chapter 4: The Shadowy Manipulator[]
A Chippe is found just outside the North Ely Hotel the morning after the specter's attack. He informs Layton's group that the new police chief has made their jobs much easier. This interaction is the first mention of Chief Jakes' "third eye".
A Chippe greets Layton's group when they visit the Misthallery Police Headquarters. After solving his puzzle, he mentions how the police don't even need to investigate crime scenes anymore because of the chief's deductions.
Chapter 5: The Witch's Castle[]
A Chippe, possibly the same Chippe, later attempts to bar Layton's group from entering the Police HQ. He allows them through when Emmy says they have business with Chief Jakes. Another Chippe is behind the front desk once they get inside, but tells them they cannot see any police records without the Chief's permission. He informs them that their archives are sent to Scotland Yard on a yearly basis.
Chapter 7: Third Eye Jakes[]
The Chippe behind the desk informs Layton's group that Chief Jakes has returned, and directs them to his office.
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Puzzles[]
The Chippe cousins give Layton's group the following puzzles:
Trivia[]
- The Chippes work with Fische. Together, their names sound like the meal known as "fish and chips."
- It is unknown how many Chippes there are.
Profile[]
Jakes's subordinates may all look alike, but they each have slightly differing personalities. Only the inhabitants of Misthallery are able to tell them apart. Jakes, on the other hand, has no idea whom he's ordering around most of the time.