Britannian Parliament

Lore & Background

The Parliament effectively became a rubber stamp for the Emperor's will, particularly regarding the brutal suppression of Area 11 and the treatment of Elevens. Many members were either purged or silenced when they questioned the Emperor's methods. The body's irrelevance was starkly highlighted during the Black Rebellion, where it failed to stop the military crackdown, proving that true power lay solely with the throne and the Knightmares.

In Their Own Story

The chamber of the Parliament in Pendragon Castle was silent, save for the heavy ticking of a clock that seemed to mock their impotence. High Noble Dreyfus stood before the gathered Council of Nine, his face pale as he read the latest decree from the Emperor regarding the liquidation of dissenters in Area 11. No one spoke; no one dared to challenge the divine will of Charles zi Britannia. The air smelled of old parchment and fear, a suffocating reminder that this was not a house of democracy, but a waiting room for execution.

Reader's Guide

The Parliament is led by the Council of Nine, a group of hereditary nobles who hold the highest titles in the empire. Their ideology is rooted in traditional aristocratic hierarchy and the belief in Britannian supremacy, though they often prioritize their own family interests over imperial welfare. Key members include various high-ranking dukes and counts, such as the families that support the Emperor's campaigns. While they possess no direct military command, they control vast resources and influence the appointment of Imperial Knights. Their strength lies in political maneuvering rather than battlefield prowess. Throughout the series, the Parliament evolves from a respected advisory body to a suppressed entity under Charles's totalitarian rule. Following the death of Charles and the rise of Lelouch as Emperor Zero, the institution is reformed. Under Lelouch's New World Order, it becomes a genuine legislative force intended to represent all citizens, marking a shift from aristocratic rule to a more unified global governance.

Did You Know?

• The Parliament is composed of high-ranking nobles known as the Council of Nine and representatives from various districts.
• During Emperor Charles zi Britannia's reign, the Parliament's influence was often overshadowed by the Emperor's personal decrees and the military might of the Imperial Knights.
• The body's irrelevance was starkly highlighted during the Black Rebellion, where it failed to stop the military crackdown.
• Following the death of Charles and the rise of Lelouch as Emperor Zero, the institution was reformed into a genuine legislative force intended to represent all citizens.