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For the episode, see [[The Black Knights]].

The Order of the Black Knights (黒の騎士団, Kuro no Kishidan - simply called The Black Knights in the English dub) are a group of vigilante rebels who fight against the Holy Empire of Britannia. Created by Zero, they define themselves as "allies of justice", and differentiate themselves from terrorists groups such as the Japan Liberation Front, who take hostages and kill civilians, though this may simply be a tactic to increase public support and recruitment. Most of members are former Elevens, many of whom have defected from other insurgent groups, though many other peoples, even Britannians may be found among their ranks. They use a white bird-shaped symbol, similar to the Geass sigil, on a dark background, as their symbol. After the United Federation of Nations is ratified, the Order of Black Knights serve as the military of the United Federation of Nations.

History

Zero introduces the Black Knights to the world as an organization which protects those without power from those who have it. Under his leadership, the Black Knights grow in strength exponentially, becoming a force rivaling the Britannian army. At the end of the first season, Lelouch declares the formation of the United State of Japan, a nation of acceptance and tolerance where any and all can seek refuge.

Though Lelouch reorganizes the Black Knights to form a structured hierarchy and chain of command, the Black Knights rely heavily on his masterful strategies, unable to act effectively when he has not given them specific orders. During the Black Rebellion in the first season finale, the group falls apart when Lelouch suddenly takes leave. Several key members are arrested by Britannia, while others go into hiding.

After having his memories restored in the second season, Lelouch works to form a larger alliance of nations known as the United States Alliance to fight Britannia. He arranges the exile of the Black Knights from Japan for this purpose, making their new base of operations on an artificial island off the coast of China. He starts by returning control of the Chinese Federation to its Empress, making them his first ally.

With the formation of the United Federation of Nations, the Black Knights was contracted to serve it's military force as well a protector of all U.F.N. member states, in exchange for their continued funding, manpower, and support.

After the second battle of Tokyo, a Britannian envoy carrying Schneizel el Britannia lands on the Black Knights' flagship - Ikaruga. In a meeting with a majority of the Black Knights' core members, Schneizel reveals Zero's true identity and Geass as well as insinuating that Lelouch has used his Geass to make them nothing more than his pawns. This, along with Villetta and Ohgi's testimony further drives a wedge among the Black Knights. Following Ohgi's suggestion, the Black Knights decided to betray Lelouch in exchange for the liberation of Japan. Diethard convinces the others to announce that Zero died of injuries sustained in battle, as no one would believe the truth and they would be stripped of their positions if they tried to explain it.

Ohgi is forced to reveal the truth to Kaguya and Xingke when Lelouch causes a rebellion within the Emperor's forces. A month later, the Black Knights are stunned when Lelouch takes the Britannian throne for himself. They allied themselves with Schneizel's forces to oppose Lelouch.

After the Black Knights were defeated by Lelouch, Suzaku took up the mantle of Zero. He proceeded to kill Lelouch in order to complete the Zero Requiem. Afterwards, Suzaku has become the new leader of the new incarnation of the Black Knights.

Members

Core Members circa 2017 a.t.b

Former Resistance members: Kaname Ohgi; Kallen Kozuki; Kento Sugiyama; Shinichirō Tamaki; Yoshitaka Minami

Black Knights Core Members — Statistics of Core Members of the Black Knights

Former Japan Liberation Front members: Kyoshiro Tohdoh; Nagisa Chiba; Shōgo Asahina

Kyōto House: Kaguya Sumeragi

Other members: Diethard Reid; Rakshata Chawla

Organizational Structure circa 2018 a.t.b

C.E.O: Zero (Lelouch vi Britannia; Founder); Lelouch vi Britannia (As Emperor); Zero (Suzaku Kururugi)
General Commander: Lin Xingke
General Secretary: Kaname Ohgi
Head of the Joint Staff: Kyoshiro Tohdoh
Chief of Staff: Zhou Xianglin
Secretary of Media and Intelligence: Diethard Reid
Science Secretary: Rakshata Chawla
Special Forces/ 0 Division Captain: Kallen Kozuki
First Squad Commander: Shougo Asahina
Second Squad Commander: Hong Gu
Third Squad Commander: Indira Tharoor
Fourth Squad Commander: Nagisa Chiba
Fifth Squad Commander: Ahmad Khayrallah
Sixth Squad Commander: Nguyen Van Nguu
Seventh Squad Commander: Frederik Szymanowski
Ikaruga Captain: Minami Yoshitaka
Commander of Special Forces: Kento Sugiyama
Interior Custodian: Tamaki Shinichiro
Deputy Science Secretary: Yusk; Sonthi Khun-moo
Ikaruga Communication Officer

Affiliates

The Black Knights were originally funded by a small group of Japanese businessmen called the Kyoto House who secretly work against Britannian rule. In the second season, they begin negotiations with the Chinese Federation, who grant them Peglai Island and now serve as the contracted military force for the United Federation of Nations, who are funding their operations. Officially they are not affiliated with any nations, but a majority of their equipment and members derive from the United States of Japan and the United States of China.

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 The '''Order of the Black Knights''' (黒の騎士団, ''Kuro no Kishidan'' - simply called '''The Black Knights''' in the English dub) are a group of vigilante rebels who fight against the [[Holy Empire of Britannia]]. Created by Zero, they define themselves as "allies of justice", and differentiate themselves from terrorists groups such as the [[Japan Liberation Front]], who take hostages and kill civilians, though this may simply be a tactic to increase public support and recruitment. Most of members are former [[Area 11|Elevens]], many of whom have defected from other insurgent groups, though many other peoples, even [[Holy Empire of Britannia#Demographics|Britannians]] may be found among their ranks. They use a white bird-shaped symbol, similar to the Geass sigil, on a dark background, as their symbol. After the United Federation of Nations is ratified, the Order of Black Knights serve as the military of the [[United Federation of Nations]].