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

Huh?

The date was August 10

in the year 2010 of the Imperial calendar.

The Holy Britannian Empire had just declared war upon Japan.

The far east island nation had held fast to its neutrality,

and now Britannia looms as the world's only superpower.

Rights to Japan's underground resources

became a hotly disputed issue,

straining the already deep-rooted diplomatic tensions

between the two sides.

In the deciding battle for the mainland,

Britannian forces introduced into combat

the humanoid autonomous armored knight

known as the Knightmare Frame.

The enemies forces were far greater than anticipated,

and the Knightmares obliterated the Japanese line of defense

on the mainland with little effort.

Japan became a dominion of the empire.

The country was stripped of its freedom, its rights,

and its name.

Area 11.

The defeated and once-proud nation of Japan

was re-christened with a mere number.

I swear...

Huh?

I swear, Suzaku, so help me!

I will one day... obliterate Britannia!

This is Alpha 3.

Target is traveling from Delta-12 toward Delta-14

at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour.

CCP to all mobile units.

Declaring a code 3 from floor 5 to floor 2.

All units, take 2-8-8. I want the target intact.

Here's video footage of yesterday's

terrorist bombings in Osaka.

The Secretary reported 59 casualties in this incident.

Eight Britannians and 51 others.

You're out of time.

From here on, you'll make your moves every 20 seconds.

Huh! Very well, I'm game.

Hm?

Did your substitute arrive?

Thank heavan, I'm saved.

Are things going well at school?

What have we here? School boys?

Hmph.

Well, look at this, a nobleman.

I envy you kids today, you have so much time on your hands.

Time for regrets...

What's your name?

Lelouch. Lamperouge.

Whoa, now wait a minute!

You can't win this one, it's impossible. Right?

Rivalz.

Huh?

When do you think we would have to leave

in order to make our next class?

Uh, 20 minutes, if we bust our hump.

Then be sure that you drive safely on the way back.

Huh?!

I'll need nine minutes.

And by the way, about yesterday...

Understood, sir. We'll discuss it later.

Nine minutes?

You only have 20 seconds per move.

Enough time.

Hm?

You start with the king?

Where's Lelouch?

He went somewhere with Rivalz.

What, maybe it's poker this time?

They seem to forget

that they're on the student council!

They're off gambling for money!

Lulu may be smart,

yet he wastes his brain on stupid things!

If he'd only apply himself in school, he'd get high grades!

"Oh, I wish my darling Lulu would be a serious young man."

How adorable is that?!

Uh. Please, Madam President...

Perfect!

After we finally steal this damn thing!

It's all because Tamaki couldn't stick to Naota's plan!

And now we've got a problem!

I love playing against the nobility!

When they lose, they always pay out of pride.

By the way, eight minutes, 32 seconds is a new record!

He also didn't have much time to move, either.

And as opponents go, the nobles are tepid.

They're just over-privileged parasites, that's all.

Well then, why don't you challenge

one of the Elevens? They're nothing like us Britannians.

Huh?

What're they trying to prove

by killing innocent people?

Those Elevens terrify me.

We apologize for the delay.

Now, His Royal Highness Prince Clovis,

third prince of Britannia, will address the nation.

To all my imperial subjects!

Including, of course, the many cooperative Elevens

who choose to serve the empire of Britannia!

We're not "Elevens," we're Japanese!

Do you not see my pain?

My heart was ripped from my chest only to be torn apart!

The remnants are filled with rage and sadness!

However, as ruler of Area 11,

I will not tolerate terrorism of any kind!

Because the battle we fight is a righteous one!

A virtuous battle to protect the well-being of one and all!

Now then, everyone,

I would like you to join me in observance of the eight who died

for justice in the line of duty.

A moment of silence, please.

Well, aren't you gonna join in?

Aren't you?

Heh! It's sort of embarrassing.

And I agree with you.

Besides, spilling tears over those people

won't bring them back to life, now will it?

Dang! That's dark, buddy!

It's all about self-satisfaction.

Doesn't matter how hard you try.

You can't do it.

There's no way you can change the world.

You were magnificent, Your Highness!

One would never guess

that you were attending a party while doing that!

After all, the viceroy is the marquee actor of Area 11.

I need to change costumes quickly.

My! You're so self-confident!

It's all in the performance.

Since the media want a charismatic prince,

I give them one.

Untrue! Prince Clovis, our key purpose in life

is to support and assist your reign in any way we can!

His reign is a pathetic sham.

Y-Your Highness!

Huh? A soldier?

Gad, how boorish of you.

I beg your pardon, Your Highness, m'lord--

Not another appearance for him.

Hope it's not as dreary.

You fool!

Hm?

The police were informed that it's medical equipment,

that's all.

If we scramble the army, there'll be a record--

Deploy the royal guard! The Knightmares as well!

Alert 1! Alert 1!

Fourth, seventh. and eighth rapid reaction companies

as well as the 31st air assault team, immediate scramble!

Special division nine, stand by for deployment!

That first move you made.

Hm?

Why'd you start with the king?

If the king doesn't lead,

how can he expect his subordinates to follow?

What's with that?

With what?

Do you fantasize about running a major corporation?

No way.

Ambitions like that will ruin your health.

Uh.

Waaaagggh! We're gonna die!

You idiot! Watch where you're going!

No, not that way!

Eh... Was that our fault?

I don't think so.

Uh?

Control, the target has crashed

at the abandoned V.O. building construction site.

The military will take over General Bartley's command.

Him?!

We have to retrieve it at all costs!

That thing... in the wrong hands...

What the--?

Oh, man, this sucks!

Looks like the power line on the bike got cut.

Yeah... Rivalz, come check this out.

Hey! Over here!

Whoa... nasty crash.

What happened, some sort of accident?

Probably a drunk driver.

It's always some moron!

Hey, maybe somebody oughta go help.

Hmph. All those idiots...

Wait!

Look, the student rescue team has arrived!

So like, why doesn't somebody call for help, y'know?

Hey! Are you all right?

Yeah, yeah, I know it's the right thing to do,

but I wish the guy would quit flaunting his pride

and just give it a rest for a while.

Now we're gonna be late to school.

Nagata! Nagata!

Can you hear me? Are you okay?!

It's you... Finally, I have found my--

But where--?

Are you in there?