Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Initiation (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュⅠ 興道)

"CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Il -Transgression-"

Congratulations, Suzaku. All of your achievements have been recognized.

Unfortunately for you, things will get much busier now.

I succeeded in getting Suzaku put on the Ashford Academy student council.

I just have to get him in with the Black Knights now.

I could potentially have him be a knight to protect Nunnally, no matter what happens.

However, I have to keep my identity a secret.

It's because Zero is a code name that I have such free mobility.

So do I use Suzaku's past to negotiate my way to convincing him?

That memory fragment that was shown to me by C.C. at Narita--

if that was for real, then accident or not,

Suzaku killed his father, Prime Minister Genbu Kururugi, years ago.

Out of a sense of justice, to stop the war. If I can exploit that...

No! I was... I was...!

Exploit it? Suzaku may have been trying to end the conflict

for me and Nunnally's sake, though.

Things sure have come to a pretty pass.

"2009 a.t.b. The Holy Britannian Empire exiles siblings Prince Lelouch and Princess Nunnally to the adversarial country of Japan as prisoners.

Roaring with the lions and tigers

"2009 a.t.b. The Holy Britannian Empire exiles siblings Prince Lelouch and Princess Nunnally to the adversarial country of Japan as prisoners. Paradise lying far across a sky dyed red

To a youth wandering, imprisoned in loneliness

2010 a.t.b. The Oriental Incident erupts. Japan, the losing nation, becomes a territory of the Holy Britannian Empire, and is named Area 11. To a youth wandering, imprisoned in loneliness

2010 a.t.b. The Oriental Incident erupts. Japan, the losing nation, becomes a territory of the Holy Britannian Empire, and is named Area 11. Are weakness and hatred shapeless enemies?

2010 a.t.b. The Oriental Incident erupts. Japan, the losing nation, becomes a territory of the Holy Britannian Empire, and is named Area 11. Oh father, I am still

2010 a.t.b. The Oriental Incident erupts. Japan, the losing nation, becomes a territory of the Holy Britannian Empire, and is named Area 11. Learning who I am

Seven years later, the Black Knights, a force to resist Britannian rule, is formed. The Black Knights expand by assimilating other resistance groups.

Seven years later, the Black Knights, a force to resist Britannian rule, is formed. The Black Knights expand by assimilating other resistance groups.

As I pursue the backs I no longer see

Seven years later, the Black Knights, a force to resist Britannian rule, is formed. The Black Knights expand by assimilating other resistance groups. Of the elder brothers who have gone before me

Their leader, Zero, was the very same Prince Lelouch vi Britannia that was cast out by the Holy Britannian empire." Of the elder brothers who have gone before me

In the night I spend lost

Their leader, Zero, was the very same Prince Lelouch vi Britannia that was cast out by the Holy Britannian empire." The morning star beckons to me

This will not end in my death

I long for my dream

My faith in you sustains my life

In the windswept wilderness

Living with the butterflies and flowers

Blooming together in a mirage of eternal Spring

If my purity seems muddied

And my body seems filthy

Please believe in the finery within my heart

Oh mother, I will show no tears

They vanish like

The dew in the grass beneath my feet

Now then, I'll announce our new organizational plan

due to the reorganization of the Black Knights.

The chief of military affairs will now be Kyoshiro Tohdoh.

In charge of general intelligence,

including public relations, spying, and liaison work...

Diethard Reid.

This Britannian?!

Not just that, he's with the media!

Zero, what's the reason for using a Britannian in such an important position?

Reason?

Well then, what about me?

As you all know, I'm not Japanese, either.

What we need here is the ability to get results!

Race, past, and methods don't matter!

All right! All right!

My second in command is Kaname Ohgi.

Me?

You object?

N-No...

Well, Ohgi was our leader to begin with.

I was getting worried with all these newcomers.

In charge of engineering and development: Rakshata.

Naturally.

Commander of Zero Squad: Kallen Kozuki.

"Zero Squad"?

Zero Squad alone will be under my direct control.

You can think of it as a sort of royal guard.

A royal guard... Zero's...!

Commander of squad 1 will be Shougo Asahina.

Commander of squad 2: Ryouga Senba.

Commander of squad 3: Kizuna Kagesaki.

I don't care if he's an honorary Britannian.

Making an Eleven a knight is...!

And authorizing it live on television!

How'd he ever win her favor?

Just look at her. Princess Euphemia's an adolescent, after all.

Are they serious?!

This can't be happening!

Not just that, but they made an Eleven a major!

Suzaku Kururugi.

Wilt thou swear this day to do battle as a knight of Britannia?

Yes, Your Highness.

Wilt thou abandon selfishness and wish to be sword and shield

for the sake of great justice?

Yes, Your Highness.

I, Euphemia li Britannia, do dub thee Sir Suzaku Kururugi.

- -This is going to make his being attached to us complicated. - -May you be possessed of courage, integrity, humility, loyalty,

- -Lloyd seems to have spoken with them about that. - -May you be possessed of courage, integrity, humility, loyalty,

- -Lloyd seems to have spoken with them about that. - -civility, and dedication, and true to your convictions daily.

- -With Prince Schneizel? - -civility, and dedication, and true to your convictions daily.

Yes.

Commander of special forces squad 2: Shinichiro Tamaki. That is all.

Yes!

Huh? No position for C.C.?

We will now head for Shikine Island.

Word is that dignitaries from the Britannian mainland

and Sub-Viceroy Euphemia are holding a conference there.

This is a chance to contact Suzaku Kururugi, Euphemia's knight.

Our mission objective is to get Kururugi to join our side,

not to kill him. Understood?

Construction of the Thought Elevator is proceeding as scheduled.

Yes, I understand.

Schneizel?

Yes, Majesty. What's to be done about it?

Let him do as he pleases. If he believes in himself, let him challenge me.

The Black Knights? But how did they get here?!

Squad 1, continue advancing!

Zero Squad, give support fire from squad 1's flank!

That gal packs a hell of a punch!

Impressive as always, Tohdoh.

All I need to do now is wait for this news to reach Euphemia.

You're just a garrison unit! J

I'll finish him off!

Zero!

Come and get me, Suzaku!

Target confirmed.

All units, assume formation three and fall back.

Do not fire on the target! I say again, do not fire on the target!

Yes, thanks to A.S.E.E.C. Wha...? But, that would mean...!

Yes, Your Highness!

That's far enough, Zero!

No, you're wrong, Suzaku!

Take this.

Gefjun Disturber!

What the...?!

I can't move!

No good!

I want to speak to you, Suzaku Kururugi!

Will you please come out?

Everything aside from your primary power systems should still work.

You'll be treated according to international law as a prisoner.

If you don't want to talk,

you will be gunned down from all directions.

I don't care! Please tell Suzaku to exit the unit!

Besides that, why isn't the Lancelot working?!

The Sakuradite used to power the Knightmare...

Something's interfering with it!

A Gefjun Disturber.

You mean...!

But it's also partially being used as a jammer.

I thought it was just theoretical. It really is you, isn't it? Rakshata...

We still need to improve the effective range and the duration.

Suzaku Kururugi, I'll get straight to the point. I want you to join me.

Is that a threat?

Even so, I refuse! I told you before,

any results gained through the wrong methods are meaningless!

Then answer me this! Isn't the peace we have now meaningless as well?

What do you think would have happened if Japan had chosen the course

of do-or-die resistance seven years ago?

The Chinese Federation and the E.U. would have intervened,

and Japan would have been split into three parts.

They'd probably still be fighting even now!

In short, the current peace is the result of an immediate unconditional surrender.

Yes, that's right, and I've been fighting to preserve the peace that my father built!

No, you're wrong.

It wasn't the cabinet, who put Prime Minister Kururugi into his post,

it was whoever killed him that made the decision for everyone!

The chain of command between government and military collapsed,

and surrender became the only choice to make.

Do you understand? The will of the people was stolen from them.

By a lone criminal who broke the rules for his own selfish reasons!

Can you hear what they're saying?

There's too much static on the mic!

How do you know that?

There's only one way to atone for that.

Huh?

Present the Japanese people with the choice they weren't able to make then.

The path of fighting Britannia which was robbed from them seven years ago.

Fighting?! That again?!

Then tell me this! Do you intend to forever drive the masses

towards a future dictated by your own egotism?!

You call that peace?!

Do you read me, Maj. Kururugi? Respond!

- -May 1? - -As you wish.

This is Lt. Colonel Fayer,

commander of the Britannian base here on Shikine Island.

We're launching surface-to-surface missiles against the terrorists!

Maj. Kururugi, you are ordered to keep Zero there!

He's ordering his subordinate to die?!

I can't approve of your methods!

All I can do right now is this!

Incoming missiles, confirmed!

Zero, I'll save you!

Dammit!

You're going to die as well! Do you really not mind that?!

Maj. Kururugi, you won't be dying in vain!

We'll be able to bury Zero, the traitor to our homeland, once and for all!

They'll be talking about your bravery for generations to come!

Shut up!

All Knightmares, set up a barrage against those incoming missiles!

Empty your guns if you have to!

Suzaku, let Zero go! It's me!

It's me! Kallen Stadtfeld from the student council!

Look at me!

A soldier has to follow his orders!

Ha! Is that how you close yourself off?!