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The young Britannian Lelouch possesses two powers.
One of them is Geass,
the absolute power to compel any opponent to do what he orders.
And the other is the Black Knights,
the military force he has assembled in order to destroy the Britannian Empire ruled by his father.
Using the code name of Zero, Lelouch has made his move,
seeking to avenge the death of his mother...
and also to create a world in which his younger sister Nunnally can be happy.
What will be the outcome of these actions?
Even now, nobody knows.
A Britannian...
He looks too proud to be a spy. Is he a radical?
Wonderful, isn't it? How the number of people wanting to join up keeps growing.
It was simpler than I thought it'd be.
I can't approve of terrorism.
That's the prevailing view of most Elevens.
In short, Elevens support the Black Knights for the most part.
Which in turn makes it easier for us to operate as a group.
It's a big help that the civilians don't report on our activities.
Some group called eeKyotoff is offering to send us Knightmares, too.
And the number of informants has been increasing quickly, as well.
The Japanese can't resist a stampede.
Just give them a chance to do something positive, and away they go.
Hence the big eeKnights for Justiceff act?
Well, everyone likes heroic knights, don't they?
That's not the expression a real Knight of Justice would have, is it?
You think so?
I was demoted, just like you were.
That's why we'd like to ask for your help.
We have no intention of letting things end like this, and we suspect you don't, either.
Well, who can say?
We have a clue about Zero!
Ashford Private Academy.
I want to check out a male student there.
I think he's working with Zero.
We're going to the Narita mountains for military duty. In the meantime...
Narita?
Isn't that where rumors say the Japan Liberation Front's headquarters are located?
You may be a bit too clever for your own good.
You overestimate me.
Incredible!
These are Glasgows, right?
They're a Japanese customized version called a Burai.
I've never seen these before!
Man, the Black Knights have some serious power!
It wasn't easy to join up with them.
So, that makes us the elite, huh? The elite!
I can't wait!
Those guys from Kyoto could even send us these?
This thing is a completely Japanese Knightmare!
The Guren Mk-II.
Did you see in the manual?
The radiant wave surgery? It's an incredible weapon!
I love it!
The big-shots in Kyoto are recognizing us in the Black Knights!
Sir!
I was wondering how to use this equipment here...
Oh, hang on! I'll be right over there!
Newbies. What are you gonna do?
I expect it from Tamaki, but now Inoue and the others are acting like this is a party, too?
Kyoto is backing multiple resistance groups, isn't it?
Yes, which means we've finally made it in.
No, you're wrong there, Kallen.
This is merely a test for us.
Even thinking of it like that, this is still incredible!
You're an optimist.
What's?
The Guren Mk-II is yours now, Kallen.
Mine?! But we have a lot more people now!
And we need the Guren's defenses to protect you...
You're an ace pilot.
I'm a commander. I'll use a Burai,
but you're our only ace to play during a battle.
Besides, you have a reason to fight.
Yes, sir.
Zero, you got a second?
We've got some weird intel here. It's from that Britannian applicant.
It may be a trap to draw us out.
It'd be risky to try contacting him directly, even through back channels.
But this news is too big to ignore. What should we do?
This weekend, we're going hiking.
To the Narita mountains.
Well, then...
Sayoko, we won't be needing any breakfast for my brother.
He's going out?
He said he'd be on a three-day trip, starting today.
I see. He's been going out a lot lately.
Think it's a girlfriend?
Maybe it is...
Sector 5, nothing to report.
Right, the next scheduled report will be in two hours.
Of course there's nothing to report!
This area's totally under the Japan Liberation Front's control. No one can just...
Zero!
Relax, I just came to talk.
All you have to do is ignore all unusual activity out here.
Sure, no problem!
Come on, it's your turn!
Don't be in such a rush! We're supposedly on duty, you know!
I've confirmed the signal from Zero. We're now moving to way point 2.
Why doesn't Zero just use the radio in his Burai?
And what do you suppose he meant byeehiking?
Military training, right?
With only Zero in another location?
Maybe we'll dig a hot spring.
Is that why we brought those excavators? Hell, I'm all for it, then.
Kallen, you heard anything about this?
Dunno.
You, Ohgi?
Nope, not a thing.
Zero isn't using his radio to avoid being traced. Is he serious about this?
Cornelia, at last, this day has come.
We're certain that the Japan Liberation Front's headquarters are in this area.
We've already split four battalions into seven units and hidden them.
All we need to do is wait for the viceroy's signal,
then we'll surround them in one move and wipe them out.
And no enemies will show up outside of the encirclement line, will they?
You mean Zero?
Have no fear.
As the operation starts, we'll be blocking off...
the surrounding highways and mountain roads as well.
And we have reserve units.
If Zero is stupid enough to show up, that'll be the end for him.
What?! You want to eemeet her? Do you know who you're talking about?!
She's an imperial princess and you're a commoner.
What do you have in common, aside from that hoteljack?
But... I never got to thank Princess Euphemia...
My family could have arranged that once, but now...
Tell me, what's the social status of a school principal's granddaughter?
Um... Not very high?
Right. Not very high...
C.C., what are you doing here?!
I said that I'd protect you, didn't I?
Oh, so now you're my guardian?
Lelouch, why are you Lelouch?
I don't have time to discuss philosophy.
You changed your family name to Lamperouge,
but kept Lelouch as your personal name.
How soft. You can't let go of the past.
Well, C.C. Is going too far the other way, isn't it? It's not a human name.
Lelouch, do you know why snow is white?
Because it's forgotten what color it's supposed to be.
All units are in position.
Understood! Euphemia will provide logistical support from G1, as planned.
Have her command the medical group.
Yes, Your Highness.
Princess Cornelia.
Guilford. Is this about Euphy?
Yes. She really should be in the government offices, not...
She's a lot more stubborn than she looks.
She told me she wanted to see actual combat for herself.
What's that unit holding to the rear?
Our reserve force with an Eleven pilot.
The Lancelot?
Numbers aren't allowed to pilot Knightmares, but that unit's an exception.
The second prince is the patron of that unit.
We have no say over their personnel selection.
But he said he wants them to get as many chances at real combat as possible.
So, are you really going to do it?
Our opponent is Cornelia, whose forces are among the best Britannia has to offer.
So, that's why we're cooperating with the Japan Liberation Front.
What was that? Ohgi, can't you believe in me anymore?
What are you talking about?! I was the one who asked you, remember?!
That I wanted you to lead us?!
Then there is only one answer to give.
Right...
Viceroy, it's time.
Right. Commence operation!
The Japan Liberation Front...
You, who time has left behind...
You, who have forgotten basic human kindness...
Now you and your dream of a great nation shall fall and rot to nothingness.
An enemy attack?!
The Britannian forces have the Narita mountains completely encircled!
We've already counted over 100 units!
It's begun.
Wha! You've got... You've gotta be kidding, Zero!
Those guys coming in have the area totally surrounded! There's no way out!
We've already been cut off!
The only way to survive now is to fight.
Fight? With the Britannians?
Fight them head on?! Even though we're surrounded?!
Besides, we'd be facing Cornelia's forces!
They're way stronger than anyone we've been fighting so far!
Correct. It'd be a miracle if we win this.
Zero, what are you saying?!
Even messiahs need to perform miracles to be acknowledged!
Which means we have to produce a miracle of our own, don't we?
Now look, miracles don't come cheap!
I knew it was nuts to make you our leader! It should be me!
Our retreat path has already been cut off.
If you think you can win without me, then someone shoot me. Anyone!
Since you've joined the Black Knights, you have two choices.
Either live with me, or die with me!
We're completely surrounded!
Even our underground reserve forces were captured all at once!
Gen. Katase, we've received a message from Cornelia's forces to surrender.
Idiot! If we fall here, Japan's resistance movement dies with us!
Then, General...
Do we shoot back or use the entrenchment plan?
What about Tohdoh? Where is he?!
He's gone to Kyoto to get the Burai Customs!
The Four Holy Swords are traveling with him as well.
If they're on schedule, they should be returning soon, but...
Tohdoh won't make it in time.
Prepare to send out the Burais! We'll break the encirclement on one side and evacuate!
Show them Japanese pride and spirit! This is our moment of truth!
We believe the main enemy base is in the mountains,
but we don't have an accurate position yet.
But since we need to get a list of their collaborators,
we can't finish it off via aerial bombing.
The enemy is engaging our encirclement and will try to break through at some point.
From that, we can guess where their main base is.
Our forces are divided into three main fronts.
The units led by Gen. Darlton here, Gen. Alex here, and Viceroy Cornelia here.
As for our flanking forces... What the?
It's enemy E.C.M.
The main enemy force should be coming out any time now.
We're switching to E.C.C.M. Mode. Link up on channel alpha-four!
The enemy... What are they called again?
Burais, sir.
Right. Just watch out for those Glasgow rip-offs!
Yes, my lord!
Ah... So, they turned this whole mountain into a fortress.
Your Highness, please fall back!
Guilford, don't treat me like one of your women.
Princess Cornelia!
It can't be! Cornelia?!
Don't panic! Take out their leader!
Insolent worms!
Oh, well then. I'll cover you from the rear.
Well?! Cornelia is here! Is there no one who will challenge me?!
What's wrong? Challenge me and try to take me down!
Fine! Do what you want!
Right. You're our leader.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
An evacuation order has been issued for this area.
If anyone is still here, evacuate at once!
I repeat, an evacuation order has been issued for this area!
Why did they choose this place?! I repeat, an evacuation order
If the military finds the experimental data on Code R, it's all over!
Setting up in terrorist-controlled territory was supposed to make it easy to hide.
It was Gen. Bartley's decision. No use complaining about it now.
Too fragile.
The enemy seems to be concentrated over here. This may be the target!
Split up!
No good! Our second attack wave has had no effect!
Their dominance is incredible!
Gen. Daton, according to analysis of the enemy's movements,
I've determined the entrance to the J.L.F. Main base is that mountain lodge.
I believe the proper word for this situation would be eebingo!
Well, to be more precise, it'd be...
Humor me, Mr. Literal.
Up there... Darlton?
So, that's where the main enemy base is?
Right, we'll secure this position here.
Are you sure about that?
I've no interest in stealing achievements from my subordinates.
Send the reserve force to back up Darlton! Looks like he'll be getting another medal.
Impressive as always, Cornelia. Avery logical deployment.
However, as excellent as it is, it's also easy to read.
As is your location, too.
Weren't the reserve units supposed to form up around Gen. Darlton?!
Right, but our unit is to secure Viceroy Cornelia's rear line.
This is the rear line?! That's the furthest you can get from the main battlefield!
How am I supposed to clear my name here?!
Contact lost with Nakamura's unit!
No response from sector 3!
Maj. Tamata's been killed!
Kuroda and Kurata are also gone!
What about Nagai?!
If only...
If only Tohdoh were here, then the divine wind would blow!
We'd have another Miracle of Itsukushima!
Don't you think you're going a little overboard, Toudou?
Asahina, Chiba! Prep the Burai Customs for deployment!
Tell Urabe and Senba behind us to do the same.
They've blocked traffic all around Narita.
They've already begun to attack it! I just pray we're in time.
With this, the resistance's strength in Area 11...
is finished.
Right! All preparations are complete!
All Black Knights, prepare to move out!
Dammit, we have no choice!
I don't wanna die!
We'll make a miracle happen!
Yeah! We have Zero with us!
We Black Knights are going to launch...
a surprise attack on the Britannians from the mountain summit!
On my orders, charge down on point three!
The operation's objective is the capture of Cornelia, second princess of Britannia!
Our breakthrough route will be opened by the Guren Mk-II!
Kallen! Use penetrating electrode number 3! Settle things with one blow, got it?
Right!
Output, confirmed. Radiant wave surger, maintaining level status.
Induction!
It worked!
What's happening?!
Is this an earthquake?!
At a time like this?!
What the?!
What's?
Impossible! A giant landslide like this is!
Darlton and Alex units are getting wiped out!
Climb! Get to higher ground!
Sit-rep!
We're still trying to confirm!
Your Highness, pull back! You're in danger there!
I don't care! Where's Alex?! Find out about Darlton!
Will this place hold together?!
The central area should make it!
Oh, my! At this rate, they'll fall all the way to the bottom.
These heat readings are abnormal.
Do you think someone intentionally set off a steam explosion?
No way. It'd be impossible, even with Rakshata's radiant wave surger.
Has something happened?
Yeah, but nothing to do with us, so you can keep on waiting.
Oh.
It's even more destructive than I anticipated.
We did succeed in isolating Cornelia's unit,
but perhaps I should have been a bit more precise.
Should I have consulted my physics teacher?
Or perhaps I should ask Nina to help me with calculating probability.
New enemy force confirmed moving in from the summit.
Carius unit is moving to engage them.
Hoping to take advantage of the confusion, are they?
Emergency communication from Carius unit!
What's wrong?
It's not the Japan Liberation Front! They think it's the Black Knights!
What?! Then...
It's Zero!
How dare he show up here! ZERO!
Lord Jeremiah! You can't just abandon your position!
It's an emergency! If you want glory in life, then follow me!
Cornelia only has limited reinforcements headed her way.
Just break right through them!
Sure! We can do this now!
Understood? Our duty is guard their back! Fire!
Carius's unit has been wiped out?!
If I can settle this before Zero reaches Princess Cornelia, then...
Lord Jeremiah!
Villetta! I knew you'd come!
Burn your bridges and then over the precipice...
Classical strategies remain effective ones, don't they?
Zero!
Dammit!
Is Zero here?! If he is, then face me!
Fight Jeremiah Gottwald!
Well, now... It's been a while, hasn't it? You're still in the army?
However, I don't have time to play with you now, my dear Orange.
O! Ora!!!!!
Orange, huh?!
DIE!!!!
Lord Jeremiah!
Stay out of this! This is my duel!
But I've never seen a Knightmare like that before!
Could the Elevens have?!
You think Elevens have that sort of technology?!
It's fast!
This thing... This is what destroyed Carius's unit?!
You see, Britannia?! At last, we can fight you head on!
With this Guren Mk-II, our counterattack begins!
Oh, hell... There's something on its right hand!
But, if I keep my distance...
What?!
Forgive me.
Wh-What's happening?!
Lord Jeremiah, eject!
How can I?! Zero is right in front of me! Zero is right here!
Dammit! The auto-eject! Don't you dare activate!
I can still! I can still get Zero!
I won't lose! Not as long as I have my Guren Mk-II!
She got Jeremiah...
Just who are these Black Knights?!
All conditions have been cleared.
The pieces are positioned. All that's left is to check my opponent's stronghold.
Now, to decide this battle!
Even Cornelia will lose with her allies so limited.
We also have the Guren Mk-II.
I'll capture her and then learn the truth about my mother's death!
Once I have Cornelia in my hands, I win.
Assuming nothing unexpected happens to the Black Knights.