Professor Rupert Jackal

Professor Rupert Jackal is a major character in the Professor Layton Fan Game Series. He is the main villain of the series.

Appearance
Professor Jackal wore a red jacket with dark grey trousers and light grey shoes with a white shirt and blue tie. He has black hair and blue glasses.

Pre-game Life
Professor Jackal grew up on the streets of London, homeless and orphaned. He managed to teach himself how to read and write only by copying others. He soon became a thief, doing as much as possible to gain food for himself, despite constantly being ridiculed by the people of London. However, 10 years before the events of Lost City, Jackal managed to make a large scientific discovery, gaining him money and power. He has remained in the science industry since.

Chapter 2 ~ A Machine Gone Wrong
Dr Bono finds some notes about the presentation being held by Jackal as about their machine. It turns out, the machine was rigged to explode and to take London's people with it. Dr Bono raced to stop the presentation but Jackal set of the machine anyway.

Chapter 5 ~ Confronting Professor Jackal
Layton, Emmy, Luke, Paris and Dr Bono head for Hargreaves Park where they find Jackal, standing in the bandstand. Jackal then releases his machine on the group and after solving 5 puzzles, the machine collapses in the pond. However, Jackal activates the emergency laser to fire at Layton and the group, but Dr Bono dives in the way, resulting in his death. Professor Jackal then makes his escape through London and is not seen again after this.