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Who Are The Black Knights?

The Black Knights 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.

Their Beginnings...

The Black Knights started out as a terrorist group on the brink of being wiped out from the Shinjiku Ghetto. Thanks to Lelouch's effort's he was able to lead the terrorists to victory. The inspiration of the Black Knights came to Lelouch after a failed attempt to attack Cornelia. He realized that he needed an organization that is as powerful as Britannia itself, so he introduced them as the upholders of justice to gain public support. The knights made their debut after rescuing hostages held by the Japan Liberation Front.