List of Code Geass Characters - The Black Knights

The Black Knights

The Black Knights (黒の騎士団, Kuro no Kishidan?) are a group of revolutionaries created by Lelouch (under the guise of Zero) in his campaign to overthrow Britannia. He introduces the group 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. Ultimately, the Black Knights gain legitimacy when the newly-formed United Federation of Nations contracts the Black Knights (organized as a private military company) to become their military force.

The core members of the Black Knights are the remnants of a resistance cell led by Kaname Ohgi, which Lelouch becomes involved with early in the first season. Also among its upper echelon are the Japan Liberation Front (日本解放戦線, Nippon Kaihō Sensen?), the largest anti-Britannia resistance group prior to the appearance of the Black Knights, consisting predominantly of former Japanese military personnel. Among these ranks are the Four Holy Swords (四聖剣, Shisei-ken?), an elite unit consisting of Kyoshiro Tohdoh and four of his most devoted followers. After Cornelia takes over as Viceroy of Area 11, her campaigns all but wipe out the Japan Liberation Front. Tohdoh is captured by Britannian forces, and after he is rescued by the Black Knights at the Four Holy Swords' behest, his group joins them in their activities. Finally, the Six Houses of Kyōto (キョウト六家, Kyōto Rokka?), called Kyōto for short, a secret society of former Japanese elite aligned against Britannia, also provide support for the Black Knights in particular by supplying equipment, weapons, and Knightmare Frames. The Sumeragi House (represented by young Kaguya) leads the organization. As per the organization's official title, six families hold seats in the administrative council. After the failed Black Rebellion, all but Kaguya are executed as accomplices to terrorism.