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The emblem of the Order of the Black Knights

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Various members of the Black Knights, from left to right: Inoue, Yoshida, Kaname, Kallen, Sayoko, Diethard, ssociation of the Sovereign Order of the Temple of ChristZero, C.C., Kaguya, Rakshata, Tohdoh, Tamaki, Kento, and Yoshitaka.

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 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 know 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 as part of 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.

Core Members

Former Resistance members
Kaname Ohgi
Karen Kozuki
Kento Sugiyama
Shinichirō Tamaki
Yoshitaka Minami
Black Knights Core Members

Analysis 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

C.E.O
Zero (Impeached)
Comander in chief
Li Xingke
Secretary-General
Kanami Ogi
Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff
Todou Kyoshiro
Chief of Staff
Zhou Xianglin
Chief of Information and Media
Diethard Reid
Chief of Science
Lakshata Chawla
1st Division Captain
Asahina Shogo
2nd Division Captain
Hong Gu
3rd Division Captain
Indira Tharoor
4th Division Captain
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
Tamaki Shinichiro
Vice Chief of Science
Yusk
Sonthi Khun-moo

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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