Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture

king

Lelouch was born as a prince of the Britannian empire, the son of the king who cast him aside.

country

Japan, once a free country, was conquered and renamed Area 11 by Britannia.

war

The war between Britannia and the resistance defines every episode of Code Geass.

military

The Britannian military deploys Knightmare Frames to suppress uprisings in Area 11.

enemy / foe

Zero considers all who uphold Britannia's tyranny to be his enemies.

power / strength

C.C. grants Lelouch the power of Geass, changing the course of history.

night

Zero launches many of his operations under cover of night to avoid detection.

eye

Lelouch's Geass manifests as a glowing symbol in his left eye.

person/people

Lelouch questions what it truly means to fight for the people you claim to protect.

world

Lelouch declares he will destroy and rebuild the world for his sister Nunnally.

mask

Lelouch wears a white mask as the masked rebel leader Zero.

order/command

Geass allows Lelouch to give any command that the target must obey without question.

lie / no way!

Lelouch builds his entire identity as Zero on a foundation of carefully constructed lies.

freedom / liberty

The Japanese resistance fights to reclaim freedom for their occupied homeland.

people/citizens

The Elevens are treated as second-class citizens stripped of rights by Britannia.

hope

Zero becomes a symbol of hope for all who suffer under Britannian oppression.

peace

Lelouch's ultimate goal is a peaceful world where Nunnally can be happy.

revolution

Zero leads a revolution against Britannia under the banner of justice and equality.

rebellion/uprising

The Black Knights' rebellion shakes the foundations of the Britannian empire.

conspiracy/plot

The Britannian royal family is riven with conspiracies for power and succession.

control / domination

Britannia's philosophy justifies military domination of weaker nations.

justice

Suzaku believes in achieving justice by working within the system rather than destroying it.

stratagem/tactic

Lelouch is a chess genius whose strategies on the battlefield are unmatched.

empire

The Holy Britannian Empire spans much of the world and rules through military supremacy.

nobility/aristocracy

Britannian nobles enjoy enormous privilege over the conquered peoples of Area 11.

sacrifice

Zero accepts terrible sacrifices in pursuit of his ultimate goal.

revenge / vengeance

Lelouch swears revenge on his father and the empire that exiled him and crippled his mother.

loneliness / solitude

Lelouch is ultimately alone, unable to share his true identity or goals with those he loves.

to manipulate/control

Geass lets Lelouch manipulate anyone into following his commands absolutely.

truth

The truth behind Marianne's murder is a secret that drives the entire plot.

fate / destiny

Lelouch refuses to accept the fate assigned to him and sets out to forge his own.

vow / oath / promise

Lelouch swears an oath before his childhood friend Suzaku to destroy Britannia.

resolve / preparedness

Lelouch steels his resolve, accepting that he must become a villain for peace to exist.

despair

After the massacre at Narita, many in the Black Knights sink into despair.

betrayal

The Black Knights' betrayal of Zero is one of the most devastating moments in the series.

price/cost/compensation

Every victory Zero achieves comes at an enormous personal and human cost.

alliance

Zero forges uneasy alliances with various factions to challenge Britannian power.

command/direction

Lelouch's tactical command of the Black Knights earns him legendary status.

memory

Lelouch uses Geass to erase Shirley's memories when they become a dangerous liability.

victory

Each victory of the Black Knights brings Lelouch one step closer to his goal.

knight

Suzaku serves as a Knight of the Round, an elite warrior in the Britannian military.

hero

Zero is hailed as a hero by the oppressed peoples fighting against Britannia.

crime

The Britannian legal system labels all acts of resistance as crimes against the empire.

battlefield

The streets of Area 11 become a battlefield as Zero's rebellion escalates.

mission / duty

Suzaku carries out his military mission even when it conflicts with his personal values.

contract (loanword)

C.C. and Lelouch form a contract that grants him Geass in exchange for a price.

soul / spirit

The Sword of Akasha and the collective unconscious threaten the very existence of individual souls.

release / liberation

The liberation of Japan from Britannian rule is the rallying cry of the resistance.

governance/rule

Britannia's governance of occupied territories relies on brutal suppression of dissent.

resistance

The Japanese resistance refuses to yield despite overwhelming Britannian military force.

collapse / breakdown

Zero Requiem is designed to trigger the moral collapse of the old world order.

declaration/proclamation

Zero's public declarations inspire millions across the world to join the resistance.

disguise/camouflage

Lelouch maintains a convincing disguise as a normal student while leading the Black Knights.

power/authority

The struggle for power between Lelouch and his father is the heart of Code Geass.

strategy

Lelouch's battle strategy is compared to grandmaster chess by his enemies.

emperor

Charles zi Britannia is the ruthless emperor Lelouch has sworn to destroy.

villain / bad guy

Lelouch accepts his role as the villain so the world can direct its hatred at him.

weapon/armament

Knightmare Frames are the primary weapons deployed in the battles of Code Geass.

survival

The survival of the Japanese people is at stake as Britannia tightens its grip.

rebel/traitor

Lelouch is branded a rebel and traitor by Britannia, yet a liberator by the people he leads.

strategist

Lelouch is widely regarded as a military genius and brilliant strategist by allies and enemies alike.

order/social order

Britannia maintains order through fear and military force rather than consent.

balance/equilibrium

The geopolitical balance of power shifts dramatically each time Zero achieves a major victory.

immortality

C.C. is an immortal who has lived for centuries, cursed to outlive everyone she meets.

assassination

Several key plot turns in Code Geass hinge on assassination attempts against powerful figures.

occupation/seizure

Britannia's occupation of Japan strips the country of its name, culture, and rights.

hegemony/supremacy

Britannia's drive for global hegemony is the root cause of the war in Code Geass.

stratagem/intrigue

Lelouch employs deep intrigue, exploiting Britannia's internal politics against itself.

puppet

Honorary Britannians are seen as puppets of imperial power by the Japanese resistance.

autocracy/despotism

Charles zi Britannia rules through autocracy, treating his subjects as tools of the state.

exploitation

Britannia exploits the Sakuradite mines of Area 11 to fuel its military machine.

humiliation

The humiliation of defeat and exile fuels Lelouch's unending hatred of his father.

reign/dominion

The Emperor of Britannia reigns over a global empire built on conquest and fear.

purge

Internal purges within the Britannian royal family keep potential rivals in check.

suppression/crackdown

Britannia sends Knightmare Frames to suppress any uprisings in occupied territories.

Geass — supernatural power of absolute obedience

C.C. grants Lelouch the Geass, a power that forces anyone he looks at to follow his commands.

Zero — Lelouch's rebel alias

Lelouch dons a mask and cape to become Zero, the symbol of the revolution.

Order of the Black Knights

Zero founds the Black Knights as the armed force of the resistance against Britannia.

Britannia — the imperial superpower

Britannia is the dominant empire that has conquered Japan and many other nations.

Honorary Britannian — conquered peoples who renounce their heritage

Japanese people can become Honorary Britannians by renouncing their identity, which many see as betrayal.

Knightmare Frame — humanoid combat mech

Knightmare Frames are the heavily armed mobile suits that dominate the battlefields of Code Geass.

Lelouch — exiled Britannian prince

Lelouch vi Britannia is the exiled prince who becomes Zero and leads the revolution.

Suzaku — Japanese pilot serving Britannia

Suzaku Kururugi is Lelouch's childhood friend who fights for Britannia from within the system.

C.C. — immortal witch who grants Geass

C.C. is the mysterious immortal who makes a contract with Lelouch and grants him the power of Geass.

absolute obedience

Lelouch's Geass is described as the power of absolute obedience — no one can resist his commands.

Holy Britannian Empire

The Holy Britannian Empire is the all-powerful antagonist nation in Code Geass, claiming divine right to rule.

Suzaku Kururugi — full name

Kururugi Suzaku is the son of Japan's last prime minister and Lelouch's most trusted rival.

Lelouch vi Britannia — full royal name

Lelouch vi Britannia is the seventeenth prince of Britannia, exiled and presumed dead.

Area 11 — Japan under Britannian occupation

Britannia renames conquered Japan as Area 11, stripping it of its national identity.

Japan Liberation Front

The Japan Liberation Front is a resistance faction that fights for Japanese independence before being eclipsed by the Black Knights.

Zero Requiem — Lelouch's final plan

Zero Requiem is the secret plan Lelouch and Suzaku devise to end the cycle of hatred.

Lancelot — Suzaku's elite Knightmare Frame

The Lancelot is Suzaku's advanced white Knightmare Frame, far superior to standard models.

Sakuradite — rare mineral resource found in Japan

Sakuradite is the rare superconductor mineral that makes Japan strategically vital to Britannia.

knight/member of the Black Knights

Kishidan'in fight loyally under Zero's command in the battle against Britannia.

Kallen — ace pilot of the Black Knights

Kallen Stadtfeld is the Black Knights' most skilled Knightmare pilot and Zero's most devoted ally.

Nunnally — Lelouch's beloved sister

Nunnally is blind and wheelchair-bound; Lelouch's desire to protect her drives all his actions.

Charles — Emperor of Britannia, Lelouch's father

Charles zi Britannia discarded Lelouch and Nunnally and is the ultimate antagonist of the series.

Euphemia — Britannian princess who declares the Special Administrative Zone

Princess Euphemia's tragic death at the Narita massacre becomes the turning point of the first season.

Sakuradite mine — strategic resource site

Control of Japan's Sakuradite mines is key to Britannia's military and technological dominance.