Emperor Lelouch (episode)

Emperor Lelouch is the twenty-second episode of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2.

Summary
Lelouch begins his reformation of Britannia, abolishing the aristocracy and Area system. The Knights of the Round attempt to remove Lelouch from power, but Suzaku, piloting the Lancelot Albion, easily defeats them. His position secure, Lelouch announces his intention to join the U.F.N., but when they demand he accept a limit to his voting power to prevent Britannia from attaining an automatic majority, Lelouch forces their hand by having Suzaku take the U.F.N. leaders hostage and Britannia's military surround Japan. In the commotion, the Britannian capital is obliterated by Schenizel aboard his new flying fortress, the Damocles. He reveals to Lelouch that Nunnally is alive, and she declares herself to be Lelouch and Suzaku's enemy.

Battles

 * Knights of the Round Uprising (Concluded)
 * Zero Requiem (Started)

Powers or Abilities used

 * Lelouch's Geass
 * Bismarck's Geass

Trivia

 * There are two versions of footage for Kallen's quote "On the day you left the Ikaruga why'd you say 'Kallen you have to live,'??". In the original Japanese broadcast, Kallen shifts her head slightly forward and then immediately tilts her head to the left while having a pleading look in her eyes. However, in the DVD release and all versions of the English dub, Kallen pushes her head forward and, upon saying her name, tilts her head to the left while having a tearful look in her eyes. This is likely an attempt to make the shot flow consistently.

Quotes

 * Conversation between Lloyd and Cecile
 * "Is this a good thing?" -Lloyd
 * "Is what a good thing?" -Cecile
 * "Well you know, the way prince Schneizel and princess Cornelia have disappeared without a trace. This is the legitimate Holy Britannian Empire isn't it?" -Lloyd
 * "Yes you have a point and if it's known what Suzaku and the others are actually trying to do here." -Cecile
 * "I wonder if we've become cogs in a machine without even realizing it." -Lloyd


 * Conversation between Suzaku and Lelouch
 * "So soon after ascending the throne the name Emperor Lelouch has become part of history. All because you dismantled Britannian culture." -Suzaku
 * "The real work is yet to come. At this moment I'm about to spill a sea of blood. Enough blood to wipe away the memory of princess massacre forever from people's minds." -Lelouch
 * "Lelouch, are you saying?" -Suzaku
 * "Euphy wasn't the only one, it was Nunnally too. We've both lost so much. Far, far too much, but to move forward into the future we need to take over the entire world. Just saying those words makes me laugh." -Lelouch


 * "Suzaku.... your willpower is extraordinary. Turning my Geass command to live into an unexpected weapon? You've become a warrior like no other." -Lelouch
 * "To the people of the world – the video that you’ve just seen is final proof that I am the true ruler of Britannia, in name and in deed! Now that is clear, the Holy Britannian Empire is ready to join the United Federation of Nations! For the negotiations, I will not be with Suzaku Kururugi, nor any of my generals; I shall follow all rules of the UFN. However, the site of the negotiations shall be the one nation which is neutral, standing between Britannian and the UFN: Japan. The Ashford Academy shall be the site of the conference." - Lelouch, in a global broadcast.


 * Conversation between Lelouch and Kaguya
 * "Chairman Kaguya, I have one question I would like to ask of you." -Lelouch
 * "You may do so." -Kaguya
 * "What trait is most important for governing the world?" -Lelouch
 * "It's pride. The pride of self-governance." -Kaguya
 * "Good answer. You speak with wisdom lady Kaguya. However, I would submit a different answer." -Lelouch
 * "Oh and what would that answer be?" -Kaguya
 * "The will to destroy." -Lelouch
 * "Destroy?" -Kaguya
 * "Destroy the world and even one's self." -Lelouch