Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Set in Japan (Area 11), occupied by the Holy Britannian Empire, the story follows Lelouch Lamperouge, a former prince, who assumes the identity of Zero and leads the Black Knights in rebellion against the Empire. An original anime series using the fictional A.T.B. (Ascension Throne Britannia) calendar. Two TV seasons total.
- Genre:
- ロボット / 政治 / 学園 / SF
- Medium:
- Anime / Film
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion — Timeline28 events
Britannian Invasion of Japan
The Holy Britannian Empire declares war on Japan over the underground resource Sakuradite and launches a military invasion. Japan is occupied and renamed Area 11, with its people referred to as Elevens under Britannian rule.
— Referenced as backstory in Season 1, Episode 1.
Assassination of Empress Marianne
Empress Marianne vi Britannia is shot by an assassin dispatched by V.V. within the imperial palace. Witnessing the attack leaves Nunnally psychosomatically blind and unable to walk, and drives young Lelouch to swear vengeance against the Empire.
— Revealed in flashbacks and R2.
Lelouch and Nunnally Sent to Japan
Following their mother Marianne's assassination, Lelouch and Nunnally are stripped of their royal status and sent to Japan as political hostages. They are placed under the care of Genbu Kururugi before the invasion.
— Depicted in flashbacks throughout the series.
Death of Prime Minister Genbu Kururugi
Just before the Britannian invasion, Japanese Prime Minister Genbu Kururugi dies under suspicious circumstances. The series implies Suzaku may have been involved, which becomes a source of his deep guilt and his self-imposed command to "live."
— Implied through flashbacks in R2.
Lelouch Acquires the Power of Geass
Lelouch, living as a student in Area 11, encounters the mysterious C.C. and obtains the power of Geass — the ability to impose absolute obedience. This marks the start of his activities as Zero against Britannia.
— Season 1, Episode 1.
Zero Assassinates Viceroy Clovis
Acting as Zero, Lelouch shoots and kills Area 11 Viceroy Clovis la Britannia after publicly denouncing him. The act shocks the Empire and establishes Zero as a figure of defiance across the region.
— Season 1, Episode 4.
Suzaku's First Sortie in Lancelot and Appointment as Euphemia's Knight
Suzaku pilots the experimental Knightmare Frame Lancelot in his first battle against the Black Knights, demonstrating exceptional combat ability. He is subsequently appointed as the personal knight of Third Princess Euphemia li Britannia.
— Season 1, Episode 3 onward.
Operation to Capture the Osaka Port
The Black Knights launch an operation against Britannian forces holding the Osaka port. Under Zero's command, they successfully seize the port — one of the first large-scale demonstrations of the Black Knights' organizational capability.
— Mid-Season 1 episode.
Formation of the Black Knights
Lelouch, as Zero, forms the Black Knights, an armed organization opposed to Britannia. By unifying resistance activities in Area 11, they emerge as a structured rebel force.
— Mid-Season 1.
Battle of Narita and Confrontation with Viceroy Cornelia
The Black Knights lure Britannian forces into a large-scale mountain battle at Narita. Zero corners Viceroy Cornelia li Britannia, but Suzaku in the Lancelot arrives to rescue her. The battle establishes Zero's reputation as a brilliant strategist.
— Season 1, Episode 11.
Euphemia Declares the Special Administrative Zone of Japan
Third Princess Euphemia unilaterally announces the establishment of the Special Administrative Zone of Japan, promising Japanese people honor and autonomy. Zero's apparent public acceptance creates significant political upheaval in Area 11.
— Around Season 1, Episode 22.
Euphemia Commands Massacre of Japanese Due to Geass Misfire
Lelouch's Geass misfires, accidentally commanding Euphemia to kill all Japanese people. At the opening ceremony of the SAZ, Euphemia orders Britannian troops to massacre the Japanese in attendance. In the ensuing chaos, Zero shoots her.
— Season 1, Episode 22.
Death of Euphemia li Britannia
Euphemia, still under Lelouch's Geass and mortally wounded, dies in Suzaku's arms. Zero exploits her death by branding her the "Massacre Princess," using public outrage to rally support for the Black Knights.
— Season 1, Episode 23.
Failure of the Black Rebellion and Lelouch's Memory Erasure
The Black Knights launch an uprising in the Tokyo Settlement known as the Black Rebellion, but the loss of Zero's command leads to their defeat. Captured Lelouch has his memories altered by Emperor Charles using Geass.
— Season 1, Episode 25 (finale).
Suzaku Elevated to Knight of Seven
Suzaku Kururugi is appointed the seventh seat of the Knight of Rounds, the Emperor's personal knights, in part as a result of his role in the capture of Lelouch and providing information about Zero's identity.
— Referenced in the context of late Season 1 and early Season 2.
Lelouch Recovers Memories and Returns as Zero
Lelouch, living as a student with falsified memories, has them restored through C.C.'s intervention. He sets out to rebuild the Black Knights as Zero.
— Season 2 (R2), Episode 1.
Babel Tower Incident and Zero's Public Re-declaration
Remnants of the Black Knights incite riots at Babel Tower. Zero then appears at the Chinese Federation consulate in Area 11 and publicly redeclares the United States of Japan, signaling the reformation of the Black Knights.
— R2, Episodes 1–2.
Disruption of Tianzi's Forced Marriage and Black Knights' Exile to Chinese Federation
Zero disrupts the forced political marriage of young Empress Tianzi to a Britannian prince, taking her as leverage to secure freedom of movement within the Chinese Federation. The Black Knights establish a base there and ally with military official Li Xingke.
— Chinese Federation arc, R2 mid-season.
Destruction of the Geass Directorate and Elimination of V.V.
Lelouch storms and destroys the Geass Directorate, the organization that cultivates Geass users. During the assault, V.V. sustains fatal wounds and is killed by Emperor Charles, who takes his Code.
— Mid R2.
Black Knights' Betrayal and Expulsion of Zero
Schneizel's machinations expose Zero's use of Geass to Black Knights commanders led by Ohgi, who betray and move to expel Zero. Suzaku attempts to use the exchange as leverage, but Lelouch escapes.
— R2, Episode 19.
Formation of the United Federation of Nations
At Zero's call, 47 nations — including the Chinese Federation and the United States of Japan — form the United Federation of Nations (UFN). Representatives including Kaguya and Tianzi join, creating an international military alliance capable of challenging Britannia.
— R2, Episode 16.
Second Battle of Tokyo and Launch of FLEIJA
The Second Battle of Tokyo erupts between the Black Knights and Britannian forces in the Tokyo Settlement. Suzaku's implanted "live" command activates, causing him to fire the FLEIJA warhead, which detonates and obliterates a vast section of the settlement.
— R2, Episode 18.
Lelouch Thwarts Emperor Charles and Ascends the Throne
Lelouch and C.C. stop Emperor Charles and Marianne's plan to subjugate a god. Subsequently, Lelouch seizes the throne of the Britannian Empire.
— Mid to late Season 2 (R2).
Lelouch Crowned 99th Emperor of Britannia
Approximately one month after the Second Battle of Tokyo, Lelouch vi Britannia is formally crowned the 99th Emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire. He appoints Suzaku Kururugi as the Knight of Zero.
— R2, Episodes 20–21.
Lelouch's Autocratic Rule and Liberation of Former Areas
Emperor Lelouch implements radical reforms: abolishing the aristocracy, dismantling zaibatsu, and granting independence to all formerly occupied territories. These actions provoke backlash and chaos across the world.
— Late Season 2 (R2).
Schneizel's Rebellion and Activation of Damocles
Schneizel el Britannia rebels against Emperor Lelouch, plotting to dominate the world by threatening nations with FLEIJA warheads launched from the aerial fortress Damocles. He co-opts the UFN to form an anti-Emperor coalition.
— R2, Episodes 23–24.
Seizure of the Aerial Fortress Damocles
Lelouch seizes the aerial fortress Damocles from Schneizel, securing control of the Fleija warheads. This makes the execution of Zero Requiem possible.
— Around R2, Episode 24.
Completion of Zero Requiem
The Zero Requiem plan, agreed upon in advance by Lelouch and Suzaku, is carried out. After concentrating public hatred onto Lelouch, Suzaku — disguised as Zero — executes him publicly, and the world enters a period of peace.
— R2, Episode 25 (series finale).
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