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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 poor neighborhoodsghettos 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" />