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The [[fictional setting|settings]] and [[theme (arts)|themes]] of the [[anime]] series ''[[Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion]]'' are parts of an [[alternate history|alternate universe]] within which the Holy Empire of Britannia, an international superpower, has expanded its influence over a large portion of the planet.<ref name="offweb-settings" />
==Setting==
{{see also|List of Code Geass episodes}}
[[Image:Cg newmap.png|right|300px|thumb|Expansion of the Britannian Empire.]]
The world of ''Code Geass'' is mainly divided amongst three international superpowers: the '''Holy Empire of Britannia''' (shown in red), the '''Chinese Federation''' (shown in light green), and the '''Euro Universe''' (shown in yellow). Australia (shown in light blue) has remained independent, and is not a major player in international politics.
Much of the series is set in Japan. On [[August 10]], [[2010]] a.t.b., the Holy Empire of Britannia overpowered Japanese forces and conquered the country with their newly-developed robotic weapons, the [[Knightmare Frame]]s, in less than a month. Japan lost its freedom, its rights, and even its name, becoming "Area 11" and its people "Elevens". The Elevens are forced to survive in ghettos while Britannians live in first-class settlements. Rebel elements persist, however, as pockets of Japanese resistance struggle against the Empire for the independence of Japan.<ref name="novel2" />
After his father, Emperor [[Charles di Britannia]], did nothing to pursue the terrorists who murdered his mother and crippled his sister, [[Lelouch Lamperouge]] vowed to destroy Britannia after being banished from his home.<ref name="novel1" /> Seven years later in Area 11, he encounters a mysterious girl who gives him the power of Geass. With it, he finally has the power he needs to defeat Britannia and fulfill his two wishes: to seek revenge for his mother and to construct a world where his beloved sister can live happily.<ref name="novel2" />
==Geass==
[[Image:Lelouch-geass.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Lelouch using the power of Geass.]]
{{nihongo|Geass|ギアス|giasu}} is a mysterious ability which certain people can bestow upon others; [[C.C. (Code Geass)|C.C.]] is the most prominent character who grants the power of Geass. The Geass manifests differently in each individual, possibly related to their inner desires. The power of Geass increases with use, and should the user lack the willpower, they may be consumed by it, which was the case with Mao. C.C. calls Geass the {{nihongo|'''Power of the King'''|王の力|Ou no Chikara}},<ref name="offweb-settings" /> and though she is unable to use the power herself, she is immune to the power being used on her. However, people who have Geass are not immune to the Geass effects of others.<ref name="novel3" /> The Geass is represented by a glowing, bird-shaped symbol.
Every Geass, while powerful, has its own unique set of restrictions, limitations, or idiosyncrasies. These factors allow a Geass to be defeated, or its power limited, by someone who is aware of its characteristics. All Geass abilities that have thus far appeared within the canon of the television series have been related to the mind, influencing such things as will, thought, memory, and perception. Geass abilities in the manga sidestory ''Knightmare of Nunnally'' have no such limitations.
According to an English edition of ''[[Newtype (magazine)|Newtype]]'', the power of Geass has something to do with the very existence of humankind, and it may be used to destroy or transform just about anything.<ref>{{citation | title = | journal = [[Newtype (magazine)|Newtype]] USA | volume = 5 | issue = 9 | pages = |date=November 2006}}</ref> "Geass" may be an intentional corruption of the word [[geas]] or [[geis]], a term for a type of magical contract in [[Irish mythology]].
== The Holy Empire of Britannia ==
[[Image:Britannian flag.svg|thumb|200px|The Flag of the Holy Empire of Britannia.]]
{{nihongo|The Holy Empire of Britannia|神聖ブリタニア帝国|Shinsei Buritania Teikoku}} is an imperial monarchy and the most prominent [[superpower]] within the world of ''Code Geass''.<ref name="novel1" /> Its homeland is based in [[North America]], with additional territories spanning the western hemisphere, including the rest of the [[Americas]] and [[Greenland]].<ref name="s2ep2">{{cite episode| title = Japan Independence Plan | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2008-04-13 | season = 2 | number = 2 }}</ref> In total, it controls over one third of the world.<ref name="offweb-settings" />
The Britannia imperial line began with a [[Celts|Celtic]] king who resisted [[Julius Caesar]]'s [[Caesar's invasions of Britain|invasion]]. This divergence in history caused many other differences: the retaining of [[absolute monarchy]], the suppression of the [[American Revolution|American colonies' rebellion]] in [[1776]], the eventual conquering of the [[Americas|American continents]], and the exile of the Imperial Family from the British Isles to North America. Its calendar is "Ascension Throne Britannia", or a.t.b (known as the Imperial Calendar in the English dub). It has continued to expand, with the most recent conquests taking place in the [[Middle East]] and Europe.
The elitist Britannian national ideology promoted by the present 98th Emperor Charles di Britannia<ref name="offweb-settings" /> closely resembles [[Social Darwinism]], but this specific attitude and focus appears not to have been historically held by past regimes. Notably, the 91st Emperor, {{nihongo|Alec la Britannia|アレク・ラ・ブリタニア|Areku ra Buritania}}, is stated in the novels to have once said, "A nation is built upon one part ideal and nine parts economic philosophy."<ref name="novel6">{{cite book
| last = Iwasa
| first = {{nihongo|Mamoru|岩佐まもる}}
| title = {{nihongo|Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Stage -4- ZERO|コードギアス反逆のルルーシュR2-TURN-1-}}
| publisher = [[Kadokawa Shoten]], under the [[imprint]] of ''[[The Sneaker]]''
| date = 06-01-2008
| isbn = 9784044223137}}</ref>
Britannian nobility is divided by rank, the second lowest of which is the {{nihongo|Knight|騎士|Kishi}}. Knightmare Frames pilots are automatically granted this title by virtue of their position in the military. However, unlike higher titles of nobility, the title is not hereditary. Typically, only Britannians can pilot Knightmares, though Suzaku is a special exception thanks to his being a part of the Special Deployment Unit. Knights are the lowest level of nobility capable of requesting an audience with an Imperial Prince or Princess. "Knight" is also the title given to the personal bodyguard chosen by a member of the Imperial family. The highest order of Knights are the ''Knights of Rounds'', who serve under the direct authority of the Emperor and outside the normal chain of command.
The hierarchy of [[British nobility|Britannian titles]] listed from highest to lowest, not including the Imperial Family:<ref name="offweb-settings">{{cite web
| last = {{nihongo|Concordance|用語辞典}}
| title = {{nihongo|Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Official Site|コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ 公式サイト}}
| publisher = [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]
| date = 12-06-2007
| url = http://www.geass.jp/first/world_06.html
| accessdate = 2008-06-30}}</ref>
*{{nihongo|Grand Duke|大公爵}}
*{{nihongo|Duke|公爵}}
*{{nihongo|Marquess|侯爵}}
*{{nihongo|Margrave|辺境伯}}
*{{nihongo|Earl|伯爵}}
*{{nihongo|Viscount|子爵}}
*{{nihongo|Baron|男爵}}
*{{nihongo|Knight|騎士}}, non-hereditary.
*{{nihongo|Knight of Honor|武勲侯}}, non-hereditary.
===Britannian territories===
The Britannian Empire is concentrated in the Americas. In the novels, its capital is the city of {{nihongo|'''Neo-Wales'''|ネオウェルズ|Neo Veruzu}}<ref name="novel6" />; in the television series, a ___location known as {{nihongo|'''[[Uther Pendragon|Pendragon]]'''|ペンドラゴン|Pendoragon}} is named as an {{nihongo|'''Imperial City'''|帝都|Teito}},<ref name="s2ep12">{{cite episode| title = Love Attack! | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2008-06-29 | season = 2 | number = 12 }}</ref> though it is unknown if this title refers to the capital.<!-- The ___location of the capital has not been stated to be on the East coast. If there is evidence, please provide it. -->
The Britannian Empire, through various conquests, also controls '''[[New Zealand]]''',<ref name="s2ep2" /> [[Japan]] ('''Area 11'''),<ref name="s1ep1" /> parts of the [[Middle East]] ('''Area 18'''),<ref name="s1ep5">{{cite episode| title = The Princess and the Witch | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2006-11-02 | season = 1 | number = 5 }}</ref> the '''[[Philippines]]''',<ref name="s2ep2" /> and in the novels a portion of the [[Indochina|Indochina Peninsula]] ('''Area 10''').<ref name="novel1" /> Notably, it does not control the '''[[British Isles]]''',<ref name="s2ep2" /> having lost them to [[Napoleon I of France|Napoleon]].
====Japan====
Japan is the source of over 70% of the world's total supply of sakuradite. Under the former administration of Prime Minister Genbu Kururugi and with the shadow support of the sakuradite mining industries, Japan oppressed and dominated other countries through economic control.<ref name="novel1">{{cite book
| last = Iwasa
| first = {{nihongo|Mamoru|岩佐まもる}}
| coauthors = {{nihongo|[[Gorō Taniguchi]]|谷口悟朗}}, {{nihongo|[[Ichirō Ōkouchi]]|谷口悟朗}}
| title = {{nihongo|Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Stage -0- Entrance|コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ―STAGE-0-ENTRANCE}}
| publisher = [[Kadokawa Shoten]], under the [[imprint]] of ''[[The Sneaker]]''
| date = 04-28-2007
| isbn = 9784044223076}}</ref> Tensions between the Britannian Empire and Japan eventually developed into a diplomatic conflict and later open war.<ref name="novel2" /> Following Japan's defeat, it was occupied by Britannian forces, and its name was changed to Area 11.<ref name="offweb-settings" /> As a means of cultural suppression, Britannia has eliminated the use of [[kanji]] in proper names.<ref name="hatena" />
;Fuji Administrative District
:The {{nihongo|Fuji Administrative District|フジ行政区|Fuji Gyousei Ku}} is the site of a major sakuradite mining operation carried out under the direct authority of the [[List_of_Code_Geass_characters#Ky.C5.8Dto_House|NAC]].<ref name="s1ep12">{{cite episode| title = The Messenger from Kyoto | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2007-01-04 | season = 1 | number = 12 }}</ref> In 2017, it was the setting of the first proposed '''Special Administrative Zone of Japan''' and the massacre that ensued during the founding ceremony. A memorial called the '''Fuji Mausoleum''' was built on site in the year following, commemorating those who died.<ref name="s2ep8" /> The ___location is also known as {{nihongo|'''Sector F-208'''|F-208区画|F-208 Kukaku}}.<ref name="novel5">{{cite book
| last = Iwasa
| first = {{nihongo|Mamoru|岩佐まもる}}
| title = {{nihongo|Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Stage -4- ZERO|コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ-STAGE-4-ZERO}}
| publisher = [[Kadokawa Shoten]], under the [[imprint]] of ''[[The Sneaker]]''
| date = 03-01-2008
| isbn = 9784044223113}}</ref>
;Special Administrative Zone of Japan
:The {{nihongo|Special Administrative Zone of Japan|行政特区日本|Gyousei Tokku Nippon}} is a conceptual Britannian puppet state wherein Elevens are in name reverted as "citizens of Japan" and restored a number of rights and privileges denied to them as colonial subjects. It was originally to be situated in '''Sector F-208'''.<ref name="novel5" /> Its foundation was proposed and attempted by both Sub-Viceroy Euphemia li Britannia and Viceroy Nunnally vi Britannia, but neither instance was met with success. Euphemia's attempt ended in a bloody massacre followed by open rebellion,<ref name="s1ep22" /><ref name="novel5" /> while Nunnally's attempt saw all one million participants exiled.<ref name="s2ep8" />
;Tokyo Concession
:The {{nihongo|Tokyo Concession|トウキョウ租界|Toukyou Sokai}} is the administrative capital of Area 11, as well as the setting of the majority of the first season. It occupies a fraction of the area of real-world [[Tokyo]].<ref name="novel2" /> Dividing the concession from the ghettos that surround it is the {{nihongo|'''5th Circinate Line'''|環状5号線外回り}} of its monorail system, which takes the place of the former [[Yamanote Line]].<ref name="s1ep4">{{cite episode| title = His Name is Zero | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2006-10-26 | season = 1 | number = 4 }}</ref> Militarily, its forces are organized into defense circles radiating from the {{nihongo|'''Viceroy's Palace'''|総督府}}. The third such line from the center is called the {{nihongo|'''Atsugi Line'''|アツギライン}}.<ref name="hatena" /> '''[[List of Code Geass characters#Ashford Academy|Ashford Academy]]''' is located within the concession.<ref name="offweb-settings" /> So as to provide a regular foundation for ease of construction over the ruins of {{nihongo|'''Old Tokyo'''|旧東京}}, the street level of the concession in fact rests upon a series of interlocked plates, which can be removed in case of earthquakes or other disasters. The locking mechanism is controlled via a closed-circuit system from a city administration facility. Lelouch twice exploits this in his battles against the Britannian army: first during the Black Rebellion, where he causes the top portion of the entire structure to collapse, destroying much of Cornelia's army<ref name="novel5" />; and again a year later to dump a small contingent of Britannian forces onto Chinese consulate soil.<ref name="novel6" />
==Chinese Federation==
Shown in teal, the Chinese Federation is an [[Empire|imperial monarchy]] that spans the [[Asia]]n and [[Pacific]] regions, including [[Central Asia|Central]], [[South Asia|South]], [[East Asia|East]] and [[Southeast Asia]] with [[Sakhalin]] and the [[Korean Peninsula]]. Its population is the largest of the three major powers, but most live in poverty. Its political structure and organization appears to resemble the real-world [[History of China#Imperial era|Empire of China]]. The Emperor of the Federation was formerly an office that held absolute political power, but it has since been reduced to an effectively symbolic figurehead posting, "a symbol of the state and the unity of the people." As with the real-world [[Emperor of Japan]], the individual who holds the title is regarded as a living divinity whose sovereignty is entirely ceremonial. Prior to a civilian uprising, true control of the nation lies with the brutal governmental organization known as the {{nihongo|"[[Eunuchs#China|High Eunuchs]]"|大宦官|Dai Kangan}}.<ref name="hatena" /> Following the group's liquidation, the territories of the Federation become politically fragmented.<ref name="s2ep12" />
Under the High Eunuchs, the Federation sought to take control of Area 11 for its own purposes. In the first season, [[List of Code Geass characters#General Cao|General Cao]] attempts unsuccessfully to set up a puppet government in [[Kyūshū]], using the remnants of the Japanese cabinet in exile. In the second season, a Chinese consulate is established with the agreement of the local Britannian authorities, and negotiations are held by Eunuch Gao Hai to the end of obtaining a solid Chinese foothold within the colony. The Federation has long-standing hostilities with the Euro Universe.
;Militarized Zone of India
:The {{nihongo|Militarized Zone of India|インド軍区|Indo Gun-Ku}} is one of the territories under the Chinese Federation. It is referred to by the Federation government with the diminutive {{nihongo|"'''beyond known lands'''"|化外の地}}. India is said to be vying for independence,<ref name="Code Geass R2 ep 09">{{cite episode| title = The Bride of the Forbidden City | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2008-06-08 | season = 2 | number = 9 }}</ref> and has to this end covertly amassed profits by supplying arms to Resistance groups in Area 11 through the Kyōto House until the death of Taizō Kirihara in a.t.b. 2017. They have since directly aided the Order of the Black Knights by providing them with Knightmare Frames.<ref name="hatena" />
;Penglai Island
:{{nihongo|Penglai Island|蓬萊島||named after [[Mount Penglai]]}} is an artificial island off the coast of China, which generates electricity through tidal activity. It is granted to the Black Knights by the Federation to accommodate the Japanese refugees exiled following Britannia's second attempt to establish the Special Administrative Zone of Japan.<ref name="Code Geass R2 ep 09" /><ref name="hatena" />
;Vermillion Forbidden City
:The {{nihongo|Vermillion [[Forbidden City]]|朱禁城}} is the seat of the Chinese Emperor and the government of the Federation — a large palace situated in the capital city of [[Luoyang]].<ref name="s2ep6" /><ref name="hatena" /> It is off-limits to the general public and, aside from guard detail and other military personnel, holds a permanent staff of Eunuchs and female servants for fear that consorts and members of the Imperial line may be illicitly impregnated. Official guests may be permitted entry only by the highest offices of government. Under the administration of the High Eunuchs, it serves also as a prison to the Emperor, who is effectively under life-long house arrest. Its name differs from the real-world {{nihongo|'''Violet Forbidden City'''|紫禁城}} in [[Beijing]].
==Euro Universe==
<!-- Euro Universe is the official name of the EU in Code Geass. Please stop "correcting it" to Union. -->
Shown in yellow, the {{nihongo|Euro Universe|ユーロ・ユニバース|Yūro Yunibāsu}}, or E.U., is a democratic union<ref name="hatena" /> formed during the [[Age of Revolution|time of revolution]] ([[1800]]s).<ref>{{citation | title = | journal = [[Newtype (magazine)|Newtype]] | date = March 2008}}</ref> It has been to be overseen by a council that meets in a ___location known as the {{nihongo|Central [[Hemicycle_(chamber)|Hemicycle]]|中央会議場}}.<ref name="s1ep22">{{cite episode| title = Bloodstained Euphie | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2007-03-22 | season = 1 | number = 22 }}</ref> It has long been in conflict with Britannia, with a legendary commander stationed at the {{nihongo|'''[[El Alamein]] Front'''|エル・アラメイン戦線|Eru Aramein Sensen}} to check the Britannian advance into [[North Africa]].<ref name="s1ep9">{{cite episode| title = Refrain | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2006-12-06 | season = 1 | number = 9 }}</ref> It encompasses all of [[Europe]] (including the British Isles), [[Africa]], and [[Russia]].<ref name="s2ep2" /> In the second season, Schneizel leads the Britannian forces against the E.U., successfully conquering almost half of their territory.<ref name="s2ep10">{{cite episode| title = When the Shenhu Shines | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2008-06-15 | season = 2 | number = 10 }}</ref>
The E.U. apparently organizes their military into left-wing and right-wing camps, and their forces are drawn from [[National Guard]]-style units from a member nation (i.e. the German National Guard, the Italian National Guard and the Dutch Engineering Corps).
==Australia==
Shown in blue, [[Australia]] is seemingly independent of Britannia,<ref name="s2ep2" /> possibly due to the historical divergence causing no English settlers to be sent. However, it could be populated by settlers from the EU Countries or even solely by native [[Australian Aborigines]].
==United State of Japan==
The {{nihongo|United State of Japan|合衆国日本|Gasshūkoku Nippon}} is declared by Zero near the end of the first season. The country rebels against the Britannian Empire following the failed attempt at establishing the Special Administrative Zone of Japan, but is defeated when Lelouch abandons the Black Knights in search of Nunnally.<ref name="novel5" /> Upon their escape to the Chinese Federation Consulate in the second season, Zero once again declares its formation, this time as a room in the consulate.<ref name="s2ep2" /> While Britannia considers it to be non-existent, other countries, the Chinese Federation among them, do recognize it.
After the exile of the Black Knights, the Japanese are granted control of the artificial island of '''Penglai''' in Chinese territory.<ref name="Code Geass R2 ep 09" /> Lelouch's ultimate goal is to form a federation called the {{nihongo|United States Alliance|合衆国連合|Gasshūkoku Rengō}} in order to match Britannia's might. India has already agreed to the plan and has sent troops to aid the Black Knights, while Mongolia and Burma are expected join them as well.<ref name="s2ep10" /> With the death of the High Eunuchs, an alliance is forged between the United State of Japan and the Chinese Federation.<ref name="s2ep11">{{cite episode| title = The Power of Feelings | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2008-06-22 | season = 2 | number = 11 }}</ref>
;{{nihongo|Sakuradite|サクラダイト|Sakuradaito}}
:A naturally occurring substance that may be used as a [[High-temperature superconductivity|high-temperature]] [[superconductor]], employed as a critical component in energy fillers.<ref name="offweb-settings" /> Originally discovered near the [[Stonehenge]], it was referred to in the distant past as the "Philosopher's Stone". It was subsequently found by [[Marco Polo]] to be abundant in the island nation of Japan — one of the motives behind the Britannian occupation of the state.<ref name="offweb-settings" /> Sakuradite may be artificially refined to a rare and expensive liquid form that is explosive or at least highly flammable.<ref name="s1ep13">{{cite episode| title = Shirley at Gunpoint | series = Code Geass | serieslink = Code Geass | network = [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] | airdate = 2007-07-11 | season = 1 | number = 13 }}</ref>
[[Image:Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 - 04 014 0001.jpg|thumb|200px|The Sword of [[Akasha]]]]
;{{nihongo|Sword of [[Akasha]]|アカシャの剣|Akasha no Tsurugi}}
:A shrine-like structure controlled by the Emperor of Britannia, which is architecturally reminiscent of Roman buildings and the Stonehenge. Its true purpose is unknown, but is described by the Emperor as a weapon with which to defeat the gods. Only a few know of and have access to this ___location, including the Emperor himself, V.V., and [[Suzaku Kururugi]]. Curiously, it appears to be very close to Jupiter.<ref name="novel6" />
;{{nihongo|Thought Elevator|思考エレベーター|Shikou Erebētā}}
:A term used by those affiliated with Code-R to designate structures linked with the Geass ability, such as that within the apparently ancients ruins at Kamine Island. General Bartley speculates that the Emperor's recent invasions were done to gain control of the devices.<ref name="hatena" />
===Knightmare Frames===
{{Main|Knightmare Frame}}
{{nihongo|'''Knightmare Frames'''|ナイトメアフレーム|Naitomea Furēmu|abbreviated '''KMF'''}}, officially designated as the '''Humanoid Autonomous Armored Knight''', are [[mecha|giant robots]] designed by the Britannia Empire. Using self-propelled [[roller skate]] systems called 'Landspinners' to achieve high mobility and speeds on almost any terrain, they have all but replaced other ground-based combat vehicles. They are equipped with sophisticated 'Factsphere' open sensor cameras to gather visual data. They are powered by a [[Yggdrasil]] Drive and later models incorporate sakuradite. Verbally, the name sounds like ''[[nightmare]]'', but in spelling, it refers to a [[knight]]'s [[mare (horse)|mare]].<ref name="offweb-settings" />
Typical Knightmare Frame armament includes hand-held rifles, shoulder or wrist-mounted wired rocket anchors called Slash Harkens, Stun [[Tonfa]]s, lances, and [[air burst]] hand grenades. The cockpit, set in the protruding "hump back", is equipped with rockets and parachutes so the pilot can eject to safety in case of emergency.
===Vehicles===
;{{nihongo|Avalon|アヴァロン|Avaron}}
:A Britannian airship owned by Schneizel, and the first of its kind introduced. It uses a Float System for flight, allowing it to hover in place.<ref name="offweb-mecha">{{cite web
| last = {{nihongo|Mecha|メカ}}
| title = {{nihongo|Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Official Site|コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ 公式サイト}}
| publisher = [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]
| date = 12-06-2007
| url = http://www.geass.jp/first/world_05.html
| accessdate = 2008-06-30}}</ref> In the second season, it is adopted as a flagship under the command of Suzaku following his assumption of knighthood within the Rounds. It is manned and operated by the staff of the irregular military research and development organization, ''Camelot'',<ref name="offweb-mecha2" /> which as of Suzaku's knighting also serves as his personal support unit. It features an MSV shield on its underside and a specialized wheelchair catapult for equipping and launching Knightmares. It is named after [[Avalon]], a mythical island from Arthurian legend.
;{{nihongo|Caerleon Class Floating Battleship|カールレオン級浮遊航空艦|Kārureon-Kyū Fuyū-Koukūkan}}
:The Caerleon is the class name of Britannian light aerial cruisers, also known as Light Avalon, which commonly serve as escort ships in the Britannian Aerial Armada.<ref name="offweb-mecha2">{{cite web
| last = {{nihongo|Mecha|メカ}}
| title = {{nihongo|Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, Official Site|コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュR2 公式サイト}}
| publisher = [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]
| date = 2008-06-12
| url = http://www.geass.jp/world_05.html
| accessdate = 2008-06-30}}</ref>It has five turrets and one catapult. It is named after the village of [[Caerleon#Arthurian legend|Caerleon]], from Arthurian legend.<ref name="hatena" />
;{{nihongo|G-1 Base|G-1ベース|Ji-Wan Beesu}}
:A Britannian landcruiser commonly employed by the known members of the Imperial Family as a mobile command center<ref name="offweb-mecha" /> and a field hospital.
;{{nihongo|Logres Class Floating Battleship|ログレス級浮遊航空艦|Roguresu-Kyū Fuyū-Koukūkan}}
:The Logres is the class name of Britannian heavy aerial cruisers, with the distinctive feature of having two pairs of large wings. It addresses many of the weak points of its predecessor, the Avalon, which is inefficient during Knightmare battles. It has increased defense, a larger crew, and additional Knightmare storage.<ref name="offweb-mecha2" /> It has twelve turrets and two catapults. It is named after [[Logres]], the name of King Arthur's realm in the [[Matter of Britain]].<ref name="hatena" />
;{{nihongo|Longdan|竜胆|Rindou|lit. [[Gentian]]}}
:A pyramid-shaped land-cruising mobile fortress controlled by the Chinese Federation, capable of deploying hundreds of [[Knightmare Frame#Gun-Ru|Gun-Ru]] Knightmares. It has two large cannons and thirteen normal cannons. Its drive system may be toggled to allow mobility across water.<ref name="offweb-mecha2" /><ref name="hatena" />
;{{nihongo|Ikaruga|斑鳩|lit. [[Japanese Grosbeak]]}}
:The aerial carrier of the Black Knights. It features the Druid System and Hadron Cannons of the [[Knightmare Frame#Gawain|Gawain]], both salvaged from the Knightmare following its destruction,<ref name="offweb-mecha2" /> a number of Slash Harkens, seven normal turrets, one large turret, and shielding based on the [[Knightmare Frame#Guren Mk-II|Guren Mk-II]]'s {{nihongo|radiant wave surger|輻射波動|fukushahadō|lit. radiation surge}}.<ref name="hatena" /> Unlike the Gawain, which could fire its cannons repeatedly, the Ikaruga's cannons have a long recharge time after each shot.
;{{nihongo|Black Knights' Submarine|黒の騎士団潜水艦|Kuro no Kishi-Dan Sensuikan}}
:Prior to giving the Black Knights the ''Ikaruga'', Kyoto provided them with a high-speed submarine,<ref name="offweb-mecha" /> which served as the Black Knight's base during their time in Area 11. It has torpedo launchers and cruise missile launchers, as well as cargo storage for Knightmares. It also has two Slash Harken-like anchors.
==Corporate sponsorship==
''Code Geass'' is [[sponsor]]ed by a number of companies in Japan, and hence their logos and mascots make frequent appearances.
;[[BIGLOBE]]
:A Britannian [[internet service provider]] that owns a [[Web search engine|search engine]] often used by Lelouch and other characters. BIGLOBE is an Japanese internet service provider and a sponsor of ''Code Geass''. Unlike Pizza Hut, this is not edited out of the English dub.<ref name="hatena" />
;{{nihongo|[[Pizza Hut]]|ピザハット|Piza Hatto}}
:A popular Britannian fast food delivery chain that C.C. orders from constantly. Pizza Hut sponsors ''Code Geass'' in Japan, and as such, their logo and paraphernalia of their branch mascot, {{nihongo|Cheese-kun|チーズくん}}, make frequent appearances. Pizza Hut's logo is edited out the Engish dub, but their mascot isn't.<ref name="hatena" />
:;{{nihongo|Cheese-kun|チーズくん|Chiizu-Kun}}
::Official mascot character of the Area 11 branch of [[Pizza Hut]], an amorphous orange blob made of [[mozzarella]] cheese. He is said to have been born in [[Italy]], and has a girlfriend that looks just like him (Cheese-kun is distinguished by his black hat while his girlfriend wears a bow). C.C. collects a large amount of Cheese-kun [[Souvenir|paraphernalia]], including a child-sized plush doll that she's often seen holding.<ref name="hatena" /> The Japanese branch of Pizza Hut uses Cheese-kun as its mascot, hence the frequent appearances of the character.
;SoftRola
:A Britannian telecommunications company that provides mobile phone service. Its name appears to be inspired by [[SoftBank]] and [[Motorola]], who are not official sponsors of the program.<ref name="hatena" />
==Groups and organizations==
:''For other groups and organizations to which notable characters are affiliated, please refer to: [[List of Code Geass characters]]''
==Terminology==
;{{nihongo|Honorary Britannian|名誉ブリタニア人|Meiyo Buritania-jin}}
:Citizens of the conquered Areas can become Honorary Britannians when they swear allegiance to the Britannia Empire. They attain the same legal rights as normal Britannians, but by no means are they free from prejudice and inequality.<ref name="offweb-settings" /> Also, Honorary Britannian soldiers cannot achieve the same career as native Britannians as certain privileges are forbidden to them.
;{{nihongo|Imperial Calendar|皇暦|koureki|Abbrev. a.t.b}}
:The calendar used by the Britannia Empire. It started during the [[Roman Empire]]'s [[Roman Britain#The Roman invasion|first (foiled) attempt to invade Great Britain]]. The initials "a.t.b." mean 'Ascension Throne Britannia' and refer to the election of a [[Celts|Celtic]] super-leader by Britannian tribes to resist the invader.<ref name="offweb-settings" />
;{{nihongo|Numbers|ナンバーズ|Nanbāzu}}
:A derogatory general designation for the people of regions colonized by Britannia, e.g. "Elevens". Native inhabitants of a colony are categorically referred to by their "Area" number.<ref name="offweb-settings" />
;{{nihongo|Refrain|リフレイン|Rifurein}}
:An [[Illegal drug trade|illegal]] and highly [[Addictive#Psychological dependency|addictive]] [[deliriant]] that induces [[Hallucination|hallucinatory]] [[Flashback (psychological phenomenon)|flashbacks]] to pleasant past experiences. Temporary [[Abnormality (behavior)|behavioral abnormality]] is exhibited while under the influence. Once the drug wears off, the user is left unable to speak for some time. Under Britannian law, [[Prohibition (drugs)#Penalties|penalization]] for [[Drug possession|possession]] is comparable to that associated with [[narcotic]]s in the real world.<ref name="s1ep9" /> Prior to a crackdown executed by Cornelia, it was smuggled into Area 11 from the Chinese Federation by way of the {{nihongo|[[Kyūshū]] Route|キュウシュウルート}}.<ref name="hatena" />
==References==
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