Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney/Episode 3: Turnabout Samurai

Episode 3 begins with the ending of a Steel Samurai show that Maya was watching. Phoenix explains that it has been a month since his last trial, and that Wright & Co. Law Offices hasn't been getting any attention. A couple days later, Phoenix receives an early morning call from Maya. The Steel Samurai has been arrested. Phoenix arrives at the office in time to see the breaking news on TV. Just then, the Steel Samurai himself calls the Wright & Co. Law Offices and asks for their help.

Case information

• Time of Crime: October 15, 2:30 PM
• Location: Global Studios: Studio One
• Defendant: Will Powers
• Victim: Jack Hammer
• Cause of Death: Stabbed in the Chest
• Murder Weapon: The Steel Samurai's Spear Prop
• Defense Attorney: Phoenix Wright
• Prosecution Lawyer: Miles Edgeworth

Characters

Defense Attorney

Phoenix Wright

Phoenix doesn't really know about The Steel Samurai at all. This is his first case since he acquired the offices.

Defendant

Will Powers

Will Powers is an actor. He plays the Steel Samurai in a popular kids' TV show. Will has been accused of killing his on-screen nemesis, the "Evil Magistrate" at Global Studios where the show is filmed. Will is very apologetic and can be pessimistic.

Victim

Jack Hammer

Jack Hammer played the role of the Evil Magistrate on the popular show The Steel Samurai and is the victim in this case.

Prosecution Lawyer

Miles Edgeworth

He became a prosecutor at the age of 20. He has a profound hatred for crime and criminals. Many rumors surround Edgeworth, and his willingness to do anything to achieve a Guilty verdict. Many believe he is a genius, many think he is corrupt.

Witnesses

Wendy Oldbag

Wendy Oldbag is a cranky, loud and short-tempered old woman. She is the security guard at Global Studios. She has a soft spot for handsome men and people with authority. She's also Jack Hammer's biggest fan, and doesn’t like whipper-snapper young lawyers.

Cody Hackins

Cody Hackins is a massive fan of The Steel Samurai. He was at Global Studios on the day of the murder.

Other characters

Maya Fey

Maya is Phoenix's helpful assistant. She is also a huge fan of The Steel Samurai.

Mia Fey

Phoenix's former boss and mentor, who was a murder victim of the last case. Though dead, she is still able to contact or aid Phoenix thanks to Maya's spiritual powers. She isn't as big a fan of The Steel Samurai as her younger sister.

Detective Dick Gumshoe

Gumshoe is absent-minded and can be short-tempered at times. Mostly he is a friendly and helpful character. He has great respect for Miles Edgeworth.

Penny Nichols

Penny is a friendly woman and an assistant at Global Studios. She collects trading cards and believes that Will is innocent.

Sal Manella

Sal Manella is the director of The Steel Samurai. He is a nervous, sweaty man that speaks mostly in internet "leet" speak.

Dee Vasquez

Dee Vasquez is a producer at Global Studios. She is a mysterious woman that doesn’t really speak much. Apparently, she saved Global Studios from closing down completely a few years ago.

Locations

• 
  Wright & Co. Law Offices
  An office that once belonged to your chief, this is where you work.
• 
  Detention Center
  This is where the defendant (in this case Powers) is held.
• 
  Main Gate
  This is the official Global Studios entrance. Oldbag guards this part of the studios.
• 
  Studio One Entrance
  Crossroads lead to both studios. A camera catches anyone who passes through the gate.
• 
  Dressing Room
  This is where Powers dresses up as the Steel Samurai. He also rests here in case he is tired.
• 
  Employee Area
  This is where Global Studios employees go to take breaks.
• 
  Studio One
  This is where the murder took place; you see white tape as proof something happened here. This is where the studio shoots indoor scenes.
• 
  Studio Two Entrance
  Another studio, this one taking place outdoors rather than indoors.
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  Studio Two Trailer
  This is where directors and producers take breaks and make plans.