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Black Knights

Resistance organisation led by Zero against the Holy Britannian Empire.
Jenxi Seow Published 7 Mar 2025 Updated 7 Mar 2025

The Black Knights are the primary resistance organisation in the Code Geass franchise. Founded and led by the masked figure ZeroLelouch vi Britannia using his Geass and strategic genius—they fight to liberate Area 11 (Japan) and eventually oppose the Holy Britannian Empire on a global scale.

Key members include ace pilot Kallen Stadtfeld (Guren Type-02) and the immortal C.C.. The Black Knights rely on captured and developed Knightmare Frames and Zero’s tactical leadership. They appear across Lelouch of the Rebellion, R2, and Re;surrection.

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