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{{For|the episode|The Black Knights (episode)}}
[[Image:Black Knights emblem.svg|250px|thumb|right|The emblem of the Order of the Black Knights]]
 
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{{Infobox Organization
[[Image:Blackknightsroster.jpg‎|250px|thumb|right|Various members of the Black Knights, from left to right: Inoue, Yoshida, [[Kaname]], [[Kallen Stadtfeld|Kallen]], [[Sayoko]], Diethard, [[Zero]], [[C.C. (Code Geass)|C.C.]], [[Kaguya]], Rakshata, [[Tohdoh]], Tamaki, Kento, and Yoshitaka.]]
 
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|image = Blackknightsroster.jpg‎
The '''Black Knights''', technically referred to as the ''' "Order of the Black Knights" ''' 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]].
 
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|caption = Various members of the Black Knights in {{yr|2017}}
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|founder = [[Zero]] ([[Lelouch vi Britannia]])
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|leader = [[Zero]] ([[Lelouch vi Britannia]])<br>[[Zero]] ([[Suzaku Kururugi]])<br>[[Kaname Ohgi]]<br>[[Kyoshiro Tohdoh]]<br>[[Kallen Kozuki]] (Temporarily)<br>[[Li Xingke]]<br>[[C.C.]] (during timeskip)
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|headquarters = [[Horai Island]]
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|name = Order of the Black Knights
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|formed = [[Japanese Resistance]]<br>[[Japan Liberation Front]]<br>[[Kyōto House]]
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|founded = 2017
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|affiliation = [[United Federation of Nations]]
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*[[Peace Mark]]
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|members = [[#Members|See below]]
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|first = {{ep|The Black Knights}}
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|last = {{ep|Re;}}
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|logo = Geass Sigil + Sword.svg
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|other = See the [[United Federation of Nations]]
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}}
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The '''Order of the Black Knights''' (黒の騎士団, ''Kuro no kishidan'') are a group of vigilante rebels who fight against the [[Holy Britannian Empire]]. Founded by [[Zero]], they define themselves as the "Heroes of Japan", and differentiate themselves from other terrorists groups such as the [[Japan Liberation Front]], who take hostages and save civilians, though this may simply be a tactic to increase public support and recruitment. Most members are former [[Japanese]], many of whom have defected from other insurgent groups, though many other peoples, even [[Britannian]]s may be found among their ranks. Their logo is a [[Geass]] Sigil with a sword through it, the same logo used in the spinoff [[Nightmare of Nunnally]], by the [[Geass Order]]. After the ratification of the Union States Charter, the Black Knights became the military force of the [[United Federation of Nations]].
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
[[Lelouch Vi Britannia|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.
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[[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 States 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.
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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. In the process, both senior knights, [[Yoshida]] and [[Inoue]], along with Kizuna Kagesaki, are killed. Several key members are arrested by Britannia, while others go into hiding.
   
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Despite their defeat, some of the Black Knights are active during the period between. One of their activities was when they attacked Ashford Academy by committing robbery in Japan during the school festival. Peace Mark, which is a terrorist deployed organization, began making its move to continually resist Britannia for the period of time until their return. Terrorist movements have occurred in other Areas as well only to increase Britannia's reign.
After having his memories restored in the second season, Lelouch works to form a larger alliance of nations know as the [[Setting#United States Alliance|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.
 
   
 
[[File:Black Knight Remnants.png|thumb|The remnants of the Black Knights.]]
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 having his memories restored in the second season, Lelouch works to form a larger alliance of nations known as the [[United States of Japan]] to fight Britannia. He rescues the key members and 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 - Ikruga. 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.
 
   
 
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 [[Kaname Ohgi|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. Kallen later takes the role temporarily.
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.
 
   
 
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. After Lelouch conquered Japan and took the UFN leaders hostage, they allied themselves with Schneizel's forces to oppose Lelouch.
==Core Members==
 
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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 to lead peace and justice.
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During the Kowa era, the organization has undergone many changes, such as some of its founding members like Ohgi and Tamaki retiring or Kallen becoming a reserve member as she attends college. On the other hand, many new people from all over the world are now part of ranks, including [[Cornelia li Britannia]] and other Britannian soldiers like [[Gilbert G.P. Guilford|Guilford]] . Though Cornelia could qualify for the rank of General, she currently only a Lieutenant General due to the concerns of some that giving the Britannian Royal Family too much power could lead to another crisis. Also, due to [[Suzaku|Zero's]] own worry about consolidating too much power in one group, he wishes for separate organizations like the [[Glinda Knights]] to act as a check against the Black Knights power.
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== Members ==
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===Core Members circa 2017 a.t.b===
 
;Former Resistance members
 
;Former Resistance members
:Kaname Ohgi
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:[[Kaname Ohgi]] - Second-In-Command
:[[Kallen Kozuki]]
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:[[Kallen Kōzuki]] - Captain of Zero Squad
:Kento Sugiyama
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:[[Kent Sugiyama]]
:Shinichirō Tamaki
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:[[Shinichirō Tamaki]] - Captain of Second Special Forces
:Yoshitaka Minami
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:[[Yoshitaka Minami]]
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:[[Naomi Inoue]] (KIA)
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:[[Toru Yoshida]] (KIA)
   
 
[[Image:Black Knights Core Members.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Statistics of Core Members of the Black Knights]]
 
[[Image:Black Knights Core Members.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Statistics of Core Members of the Black Knights]]
 
;Former Japan Liberation Front members
 
;Former Japan Liberation Front members
:Kyoshiro Tohdoh
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:[[Kyoshiro Tohdoh]] - Chief of Military Affairs
:Nagisa Chiba
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:[[Nagisa Chiba]]
:Shōgo Asahina
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:[[Shōgo Asahina]] - Captain of First Squad
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:[[Ryōga Senba]] - Captain of Second Squad
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:[[Kōsetsu Urabe]]
   
 
;Kyōto House
 
;Kyōto House
:Kaguya Sumeragi
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:[[Kaguya Sumeragi]]
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:[[Taizō Kirihara]]
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:[[Tatsunori Osakabe]]
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:[[Kyoto House#Council Leaders and Members|Hidenobu Kubouin]]
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:[[Kyoto House#Council Leaders and Members|Tousai Munakata]]
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:[[Kyoto House#Council Leaders and Members|Hiroyosi Yoshino]]
   
 
;Other members
 
;Other members
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:[[Diethard Ried]] - Chief Intelligence Commissioner
:Diethard Reid
 
:Rakshata Chawla
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:[[Rakshata Chawla]] - Research & Development
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:[[Kizuna Kagesaki]] (KIA) - Captain of Third Squad
 
==Organizational Structure==
 
;C.E.O : [[Zero]] (Impeached)
 
;Comander in chief: [[Li Xingke]]
 
;Secretary-General: [[Kaname Ohgi]]
 
;Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff: [[Kyoshiro Tohdoh]]
 
;Chief of Staff: Zhou Xianglin
 
;Chief of Information and Media: [[List of characters|Diethard Reid]]
 
;Chief of Science: [[List of characters|Rakshata Chawla]]
 
 
;1st Division Captain: [[List of characters|Asahina Shogo]]
 
;2nd Division Captain: [[List of characters|Hong Gu]]
 
;3rd Division Captain: Indira Tharoor
 
;4th Division Captain: [[List of characters|Chiba Nagisa]]
 
;5th Division Captain: Ahmad Khayrallah
 
;6th Division Captain: Nguyen Van Nguu
 
;7th Division Captain: Frederik Szymanowski
 
;Airship Ikaruga Captain: Minami Yoshitaka
 
;Special Division Captain: Sugiyama Kento
 
;Internal Cleaning Supporter: [[List of characters|Tamaki Shinichiro]]
 
   
 
===Organizational Structure circa 2018 a.t.b===
;Vice Chief of Science: Yusk
 
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:[[Zero]] ([[Lelouch vi Britannia]]; Founder)[[File:The_Black_Knights.jpg|thumb|The Black Knights after the restructure.]]
:Sonthi Khun-moo
 
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:[[Lelouch vi Britannia]] (As Emperor)
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:[[Zero]] ([[Suzaku Kururugi]])
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:[[Kallen Kōzuki]] (temporarily)
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;General Commander
 
: [[Li Xingke]]
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;General Secretary
 
: [[Kaname Ohgi]]
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;Head of the Joint Staff
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: [[Kyoshiro Tohdoh]]
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;Deputy Chief
 
: [[Zhou Xianglin]]
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;Secretary of Media and Intelligence
 
: [[Diethard Ried]]
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;Science Secretary
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: [[Rakshata Chawla]]
 
;Special Forces/ Zero Division Captain
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: [[Kallen Kōzuki]]
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;Special Forces/ Zero Division Sub-Commander
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: [[Kinoshita]]
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;First Squad Commander
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: [[Shōgo Asahina]] (KIA)
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;Second Squad Commander
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: [[Hong Gu]]
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;Third Squad Commander
 
: Indira Tharoor
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;Fourth Squad Commander
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: [[Nagisa Chiba]]
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;Fifth Squad Commander
 
: Ahmad Khayrallah
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;Sixth Squad Commander
 
: Nguyen Van Nguu
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;Seventh Squad Commander
 
: Frederik Szymanowski
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;Ikaruga Captain
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: [[Yoshitaka Minami]]
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;Commander of Special Forces
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: [[Kent Sugiyama]]
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;Interior Custodian
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: [[Shinichirō Tamaki]]
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; Deputy Science Secretary
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: [[Yusk]]
 
: [[Sonthi Khun-moo]]
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;Ikaruga Operators
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: [[Mutsuki Minase]]
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: [[Ichijiku Hinata]]
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: [[Ayame Futaba]]
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;Other Members
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: [[Benio Akagi]]
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: [[Kagari Savitri]]
   
 
==Affiliates==
 
==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 [[Setting#Peglai Island|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 Black Knights were originally funded by a small group of Japanese businessmen called the [[Kyoto House]] who secretly work against Britannian rule.
 
   
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In the second season, they begin negotiations with the [[Chinese Federation]], who grant them [[Penglai 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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[[Category:United States of Japan]]

Revision as of 10:12, 5 January 2020

For the episode, see The Black Knights (episode).

The Order of the Black Knights (黒の騎士団, Kuro no kishidan) are a group of vigilante rebels who fight against the Holy Britannian Empire. Founded by Zero, they define themselves as the "Heroes of Japan", and differentiate themselves from other terrorists groups such as the Japan Liberation Front, who take hostages and save civilians, though this may simply be a tactic to increase public support and recruitment. Most members are former Japanese, many of whom have defected from other insurgent groups, though many other peoples, even Britannians may be found among their ranks. Their logo is a Geass Sigil with a sword through it, the same logo used in the spinoff Nightmare of Nunnally, by the Geass Order. After the ratification of the Union States Charter, the Black Knights became the military force 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 States 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. In the process, both senior knights, Yoshida and Inoue, along with Kizuna Kagesaki, are killed. Several key members are arrested by Britannia, while others go into hiding.

Despite their defeat, some of the Black Knights are active during the period between. One of their activities was when they attacked Ashford Academy by committing robbery in Japan during the school festival. Peace Mark, which is a terrorist deployed organization, began making its move to continually resist Britannia for the period of time until their return. Terrorist movements have occurred in other Areas as well only to increase Britannia's reign.

Black Knight Remnants

The remnants of the Black Knights.

After having his memories restored in the second season, Lelouch works to form a larger alliance of nations known as the United States of Japan to fight Britannia. He rescues the key members and 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. Kallen later takes the role temporarily.

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. After Lelouch conquered Japan and took the UFN leaders hostage, 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 to lead peace and justice.

During the Kowa era, the organization has undergone many changes, such as some of its founding members like Ohgi and Tamaki retiring or Kallen becoming a reserve member as she attends college. On the other hand, many new people from all over the world are now part of ranks, including Cornelia li Britannia and other Britannian soldiers like Guilford . Though Cornelia could qualify for the rank of General, she currently only a Lieutenant General due to the concerns of some that giving the Britannian Royal Family too much power could lead to another crisis. Also, due to Zero's own worry about consolidating too much power in one group, he wishes for separate organizations like the Glinda Knights to act as a check against the Black Knights power.

Members

Core Members circa 2017 a.t.b

Former Resistance members
Kaname Ohgi - Second-In-Command
Kallen Kōzuki - Captain of Zero Squad
Kent Sugiyama
Shinichirō Tamaki - Captain of Second Special Forces
Yoshitaka Minami
Naomi Inoue (KIA)
Toru Yoshida (KIA)
Black Knights Core Members

Statistics of Core Members of the Black Knights

Former Japan Liberation Front members
Kyoshiro Tohdoh - Chief of Military Affairs
Nagisa Chiba
Shōgo Asahina - Captain of First Squad
Ryōga Senba - Captain of Second Squad
Kōsetsu Urabe
Kyōto House
Kaguya Sumeragi
Taizō Kirihara
Tatsunori Osakabe
Hidenobu Kubouin
Tousai Munakata
Hiroyosi Yoshino
Other members
Diethard Ried - Chief Intelligence Commissioner
Rakshata Chawla - Research & Development
Kizuna Kagesaki (KIA) - Captain of Third Squad

Organizational Structure circa 2018 a.t.b

Zero (Lelouch vi Britannia; Founder)
The Black Knights

The Black Knights after the restructure.

Lelouch vi Britannia (As Emperor)
Zero (Suzaku Kururugi)
Kallen Kōzuki (temporarily)
General Commander
Li Xingke
General Secretary
Kaname Ohgi
Head of the Joint Staff
Kyoshiro Tohdoh
Deputy Chief
Zhou Xianglin
Secretary of Media and Intelligence
Diethard Ried
Science Secretary
Rakshata Chawla
Special Forces/ Zero Division Captain
Kallen Kōzuki
Special Forces/ Zero Division Sub-Commander
Kinoshita
First Squad Commander
Shōgo Asahina (KIA)
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
Yoshitaka Minami
Commander of Special Forces
Kent Sugiyama
Interior Custodian
Shinichirō Tamaki
Deputy Science Secretary
Yusk
Sonthi Khun-moo
Ikaruga Operators
Mutsuki Minase
Ichijiku Hinata
Ayame Futaba
Other Members
Benio Akagi
Kagari Savitri

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 Penglai 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.