User:SilentmanX/Knightmare Frame

Knightmare Frames (ナイトメアフレーム), or simply Knightmares, officially designated as the Humanoid Autonomous Armored Knight, are a form of mecha in the Sunrise anime series Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

Knightmare Frames are humanoid war machines developed by the Holy Britannian Empire. Unveiled during the invasion of Japan, Knightmare Frames are almost exclusively used in place of the practically obsolete main battle tanks. The name "Knightmare Frame" is a play on the word nightmare and a knight's mare.

Overview
Knightmare Frames often have a humanoid shape and are usually between four and five meters tall. In addition to the standard range of bipedal movement, Knightmare Frames are equipped with Landspinners, self-propelled roller skates attached to the ankles of the machines, which allow them to achieve high mobility and speeds on most terrain. Visual data is gathered through Factsphere sensors, which have thermographic capability and an array of other data-collection functions which are collated in real-time. Factspheres are commonly protected under a layer of armor which can be retracted to improve system sensitivity. Knightmare Frames are piloted from a cockpit set in the protruding 'hump back' in the unit. The cockpit is a self-contained control center which can be ejected in case of emergency.

Knightmare Frames are powered by the Yggdrasil Drive (ユグドラシルドライブ), a fictional energy source. Its centerpiece is a Sakuradite device called the Core Luminous (コアルミナス), wherein a cube of unknown composition is weightlessly suspended. The cube revolves at high speeds during a state of drive activation known as Yggdrasil Resonance (ユグドラシル共鳴), apparently involved in the conduction of electricity. The technology is named after the Yggdrasil. The drive is recharged through a Sakuradite energy filler (エナジーフィラー).

Knightmare Frames are typically armed with rocket anchors called Slash Harkens (スラッシュハーケン) and a number of other weapons. Mass-production models usually carry handheld rifles and a number of Chaos Mines, cylindrical air burst grenades that spray deadly shrapnel over a small area. Less common equipment, though more widespread as the series progresses, are Maser Vibration Swords (MVS), a form of vibroblade which oscillates at a high ratio to cut through almost anything, and Hadron Cannons, powerful energy cannons which can obliterate almost anything in their path. Late in the first season, Float Systems (フロートシステム), devices which allow Knighmares to fly, also fall into common use.

History
The creation of Knightmare Frames is roughly divided in four Ages, which mark the birth of a new kind of weapon platform and its evolution into a full-fledged combat system. Within the series, this technology undergoes evolution from one intended to assist in emergency survival to one of war.

First Age: Infancy
Knightmare Frames began with the creation of 'emergency survival cockpits' for conventional vehicles. The cockpits were equipped rocket engines to propel the crew away from the wreck, followed by a pair of artificial legs to allow greater mobility. This provided the base design for Knightmare Frames.

Second Age: Turning Point
In the following years, the common Knightmare Frame technologies (Factspheres, Landspinners, etc.) were developed. Funding for Knightmare Frame prototypes was granted, but the new technologies performed erratically. The research was outsourced to military-based robotics projects and social-oriented programs. The former was assigned to a Britannian Army Special Division, the 'Special Dispatch Guidance System Division', while the latter went in the hands of a private group, the Ashford Foundation. The foundation implemented technologies related to training and education, enabling the entire Knightmare Frame program to make progress fluidly. The bipedal weapon was nicknamed 'Knightmare' by the Army but its non-offensive equipment was referred to as 'Frame' by civilians. The union of those two terms gave birth to the name 'Knightmare Frame'.

Third Age: Archetype
With the results gained from the two separate programs, Knightmare Frames were developed into combat-effective platforms. Use of sakuradite became paramount in making the Knightmare Frames perform to expectations, resulting in the mineral's value increasing greatly, turning it into resource as important as fossil fuel in international politics.

The Third Age also marked the creation of the Ganymede prototype, manufactured and designed by the Ashford Foundation. Its test pilot, Marianne, quickly became famous and was granted knighthood, before eventually getting married to the Britannian Emperor. However, the company suffered great loss when Marianne was assassinated. The Ashford Foundation eventually retired from its business and its employees were disbanded.

Fourth Age: Implementation
The Fourth Age saw the introduction of the RPI-11 Glasgow, the first mass-production weapons platform. Its abilities allowed the Britannian Empire to easily dominate Japan during the invasion in 2010. The Glasgow moved on to become the baseline unit for the Britannian Army, though it is eventually made obsolete. Some Glasgow units are still used by the Knight Police for law enforcement, and other countries have used it as a base in the creation of their own Knightmare Frames.

Fifth Age: Evolution
Following the success of the Knightmare Frames against conventional weapons of war, attention was turned to creating Knightmare Frames intended to destroy similar weapons, including other Knightmare Frames, reflecting the Chinese Federation and the EU's development of their own equivalent units. The Sutherland is the result of this. The Sutherland features improvements to cockpit comfort and function, better mobility, and increased close-combat capabilities to emphasize its role as an anti-robot weapon. Second Princess Cornelia and her bodyguards make use of the Gloucester, a Sutherland variant designed specifically to combat other Knightmare Frames.

Sixth Age and Seventh Age: Missing and Continuation
The sixth age featured almost no improvements in Knightmare Frame technology, earning it the moniker "Missing Generation". The creation of the seventh generation prototype Lancelot marks the first significant innovation. Heavy amounts of sakuradite, both in the power systems and the frame itself, give the Lancelot dramatically increased performance in all areas. It is also the first Knightmare to employ electromagnetic shielding. The first mass-production seventh generation frame is the Vincent, which bears many similarities in design to the Lancelot. However, it lacks many of the Lancelot's experimental technologies.

Galahad
The Galahad (ギャラハッド), named after Sir Galahad of the Knights of the Round Table, is a Knightmare Frame piloted by the Knight of One, Bismarck Waldstein. Its armor is light purple and black, and it is larger than is common for Knightmare. Its Landspinners are built into its ankles, rather than simply attached to the side. The Galahad carries a sword named Excalibur on its back, which is larger than the Knightmare itself. The sheath has a Landspinner and a Float System.
 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Hadron cannon × 2 (ハドロン砲)
 * Slash Harken × 10 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system (inside its feet)
 * Integrated Float System
 * Druid System

Gareth
The Gareth, named after Sir Gareth of the Knights of the Round Table, is the mass-production model of the Gawain. It has similar gold trim at various points, but its overall design is quite different from the prototype. Its Hadron Cannons are attached directly to its wrists, and as such it lacks hands altogether. It has eight Slash Harkens mounted in two quad-barrel launchers attached to the hips. It also has fourteen missile launchers, four on each leg and six on its chest. Finally, it has two machine guns mounted on its shoulders.
 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Hadron cannon × 2 (ハドロン砲)
 * Slash Harken × 10 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system (inside its feet)
 * Integrated Float System
 * Druid System

Gawain

 * Series: IFX-V301
 * Height: 6.57m
 * Weight: 14570kg
 * Weapons:
 * Hadron cannon × 2 (ハドロン砲)
 * Slash Harken × 10 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system (inside its feet)
 * Integrated Float System
 * Druid System

Named after the Knight of the Round Table, the Gawain is a prototype Knightmare Frame privately developed by Prince Schneizel el Britannia. It is unusual in that it is much larger than most other Knightmares (about twice as tall and wide), has no Factsphere sensors, and no ejection system. Its Landspinner system is also internalized, instead of the fold-out skate configuration common on other Knightmares. It features a double-seater cockpit, even though it doesn't need to be operated by two people.

The Gawain is equipped with an integrated Float System, and is the first unit in the series capable of self-sustained flight. Its fingers are miniature Slash Harkens, and it features a pair of shoulder-mounted Hadron Cannons, which can emit continuous streams of destructive energy over prodigious ranges. The Gawain is initially incomplete, and its Hadron Cannons fire erratically. The unit is perfected by the Black Knights' scientific mastermind, Rakshata, who uses her Gefjun Disturber technology to gain control of the Hadron cannons' erratic firepower. As a side benefit, the Disturber's natural disruption properties also render the Gawain invisible to radar.

The Gawain's lack of weapons belie its true function, as its experimental Druid System (ドルイドシステム), originally intended to investigate the structure and function of the Thought Elevators, marks it as a powerful commander unit. With it, the Gawain, can predict the movements of enemy units, enabling superior tactical planning. However, despite this advantage, the Gawain is a fairly slow unit, and as such is easily outmaneuvered by smaller, faster Knightmares, such as Cornelia's Gloucester.

Lelouch Lamperouge and Kallen Stadtfeld steal the Gawain in episode 19 in order to escape from the Kaminejima Island ruins. Despite the amount of new technology consequently lost, Schneizel dismisses the Gawain's theft, considering it to be a mere "experimental subject". After its technology is perfected, it becomes Lelouch's and C.C.'s personal Knightmare; C.C. handles the piloting while Zero operates the weapons and issues orders. The Gawain later proves instrumental in Zero's plans during the invasion of the Tokyo Settlement, single-handedly wiping out the totality of Britannia's air support in the area. The Gawain is lost during a battle with the powerful Siegfried Knightmare when C.C. uses its Slash Harkens to entangle the Siegfried and drag them both into the crushing depths of the ocean. Though the frame is damaged beyond repair, its Druid System and Hadron Cannons are salvaged. Both technologies are incorporated into the Black Knights' flagship, the Ikaruga. It is also adapted by Rakshata to control the Absolute Defense Territory (絶対守護領域) system of Zero's personal Knightmare, the Shinkirō.

Glasgow

 * Series： RPI-11
 * Height： 4.24m
 * Weight: 7350kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Tonfa × 2 (トンファー)
 * Stun Gun × 2 (スタンガン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The Glasgow (グラスゴー) is a fourth-generation Knightmare Frame and the first mass-production model. It actively contributed to the invasion of Japan, providing an overwhelmingly superior tactical advantage over conventional combat vehicles. The Glasgow's armament includes Slash Harkens, Stun Guns, Tonfas, and a handheld assault rifle.

Though an outdated model, its hull still serves as a template for its successors. It has been phased out in favor of the RPI-13 Sutherland, although the civilian Knight Police still uses them. Various Japanese resistance cells use modified Glasgow models called Burais. They also make use of a cannon built from four such units called a Raikou. Kallen Stadtfeld uses a customized red Glasgow in the beginning of the series, which is destroyed in battle against the Lancelot during the latter's first combat deployment.

Knight Police

 * Series: RPI-11
 * Height: 4.24m
 * Weight: 7350kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Machine Pistol × 2 (機械拳銃)
 * Tonfa × 2 (トンファー)
 * Knife × 2 (ナイフ)
 * Shield × 1 (シロド)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The Knight Police (ナイトポリス) are a contingent of retired Glasgows used by the Britannian Police Force. They are painted white and marked with the Police emblem to indicate their affiliation. They serve as backup support for regular and special police units, and are also deployed to perform exceptionally dangerous or high-risk operations that fall outside both the abilities of common patrol officers and the jurisdiction of the military. Knight Police frames are armed with two machine pistols instead of an assault rifle as well as a specially-made anti-Knightmare Frame combat knife. In addition, Knight Police frames also use a shield during crowd-control situations where firearms or rogue Knightmares may be present.

Gloucester

 * Series: RPI-209
 * Height: 4.29m
 * Weight: 7750kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Chaos Mine × multiple (ケイオス爆雷)
 * Jousting Lance × 1
 * Missile packs × 2 (Glaston Knights only)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Optional Float System

The fifth-generation Gloucester (グロースター) is a remodeled Sutherland focused on close combat. Featuring enhanced hand-to-hand capabilities, as well as being slightly larger, the Gloucester is exclusively used by royal guards. It is first seen piloted by Gilbert G.P. Guilford and Andreas Darlton during the conquest of Area 18. In keeping with the fact that it is only used by personal knights of the Imperial family, most Gloucesters are draped in a cape. The capes on standard-model Gloucesters are a muted dark blue-grey, while those of Guilford, Darlton, and the Glaston Knights are navy-blue. Although normal Gloucester models are painted a flat, dull purple, Cornelia's aides sport a more vibrant deep-purple color scheme. The elite Glaston Knights' units are standard-colored except for their shoulders, which are colored blue.

The Gloucester, as a close combat unit, uses a large, gold jousting lance in addition to the standard Sutherland equipment. It is also slightly larger. The Glaston Knights are shown to use a pair of five-barrel missile launchers attached to the sides of their cockpits. Guilford's Gloucester has also been equipped with a pair of Maser Vibration Swords stored in black scabbards on the sides of its cockpit. In the second season, Gloucester models can equip a Float System backpack.

Cornelia's Gloucester

 * Series: RPI-00/SC
 * Height: 4.84m
 * Weight: 7850kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Jousting Lance × 1
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

Cornelia li Britannia's Gloucester is a custom model featuring two horn-like antenna arrays protruding from both sides of the headpiece, as well as a more ornamental waist armor. Its color is a lighter, more vibrant purple, and its cape is white. Though it possesses the same armament, it does not use Chaos Mines. The unit is severely damaged during the Black Rebellion at the end of the first season when Darlton, under the influence of Lelouch's Geass, throws his lance through its cockpit, badly wounding Cornelia.

Lancelot

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Maser Vibration Sword × 2 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード)
 * VARIS × 1 (ヴァリス)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shields × 2
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere sensor × 2
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System

The Lancelot (ランスロット), named after Sir Lancelot of the Knights of the Round Table, is an experimental Knightmare Frame developed by Lloyd Asplund and the Military Engineering Corps. Its pilot is Suzaku Kururugi. It is the first seventh generation Knightmare Frame ever fielded. The Lancelot outperforms most other models thanks to the heavy amount of sakuradite scattered throughout its frame as well as in its Yggdrasil Drive, the Core Luminous. As it is still in development, the Lancelot lacks an ejection system.

Lancelot Conquista

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Maser Vibration Sword × 2 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード)
 * VARIS × 1 (ヴァリス)
 * Hadron Blaster × 1 (ハドロンブラスター)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shield × 5
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere sensor × 2
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Integrated Float System

The Lancelot Conquista is an updated version of the Lancelot. The Float System backpack is now standard equipment and does not appear to require anywhere near as much power as the original does. The Lancelot also gains a Hadron Blaster, which is mounted on top of the Float System. It is fired by docking the VARIS rifle to the underside of the larger cannon mount. Its unique Core Luminous has been tuned and refined, increasing its power in battle, and it is equipped with countermeasures that provide a partial defense against the Knightmare-disabling Gefjun Disturber. The Conquista now has an additional three MSV particle shields on its legs and chest. The leg shields increase the effectiveness of its kicks, as they form inside the enemy's armor upon contact, shearing it off. It also has four secondary emitters on the chest which can form the "Core Luminous Cone", a conical barrier that extends several feet ahead of the Lancelot, as opposed to the flat nature of normal MSV shielding.

Lancelot Albion

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Maser Vibration Sword × 2 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード)
 * VARIS × 1 (ヴァリス)
 * Hadron Blaster × 1 (ハドロンブラスター)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shield × 5
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere sensor × 2
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Integrated Float System

Another version of the Lancelot set to be introduced in the second season is the Lancelot Albion (ランスロット アルビオン). No information is given on its capabilities, but its design differs radically from its predecessors. The head is slightly larger, lacks the "tusks" on the side, and the horn on the back is slightly longer. Its chest is flatter with a different pattern, arm guards have been added, and the knee armor is extended into points similar to those on the Lancelot Club. The chest jewel is replicated on the wrists, knees, and hips. Its four Slash Harkens, having been previously mounted on the arms and hips, are no longer visible. Finally, its Float System has been redesigned, now using a pair of fold out wings, each with three energy "feathers".

Lancelot Club

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Maser Vibration Sword × 2 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード) / Lance-Type MVS
 * VARIS × 1 (ヴァリス) (specialized particle rifle) (VARIS: Variable Ammunition Repulsion Impact Spitfire)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shields × 2
 * Factsphere sensor × 2 (on the shoulders)
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System
 * Cockpit Ejection system

In Code Geass: Lost Colors, the protagonist Rai receives a prototype version of the Lancelot called the Lancelot Club if the player chooses the Britannian military route. Its design combines elements from the Lancelot and the mass-production Vincent. It is equipped with Lancelot's forearm mounted MSV particle shields and Slash Harkens, but features the Vincent's lance-shaped Maser Vibration Swords and shoulder-mounted Factspheres. Suzaku Kururugi also receives an upgraded Lancelot model known as the 'Lancelot Enhanced'.

Lancelot Enhanced

 * Series: Z-01
 * Height: 4.49m
 * Weight: 6890kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Maser Vibration Sword × 2 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード)
 * VARIS × 1 (ヴァリス) (specialized particle rifle) (VARIS: Variable Ammunition Repulsion Impact Spitfire)
 * Hadron Blaster × 1 (ハドロンブラスター)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shields × 2
 * Harken Booster × 4
 * Factsphere sensor × 2
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System

The Lancelot Enhanced is an upgraded version of the Lancelot which Suzaku Kururugi receives.

Mordred

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Hadron Cannon × 4
 * Missile Launchers
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Integrated Float System
 * MSV particle shields

The Mordred is a heavy-artillery Knightmare Frame piloted by the Knight of Six, Anya Alstreim. In keeping with its role, the Mordred has heavy MSV shielding surrounding the entire unit, making most attacks futile. Furthermore, it has equally tough armor beneath the shielding, such that it can withstand a direct hit from a Gekka's heated chain-sword without even being scratched, whereas any other Knightmare would have been sliced in half. It possesses four Hadron Cannons mounted on the shoulders, which can be unfolded and merged into a quad-barrel cannon called the Stark Hadron Cannon, which is capable of obliterating an aerial cruiser in a single shot. Missile launchers are also built into its chest, hips, arms, and legs. Although lacking in close-range weapons, the Mordred's raw strength allows it to crush other Knightmares with ease. It has an integrated Float System enabling flight.

Percival

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Hadron Cannon × 4
 * Missile Launchers
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Integrated Float System
 * MSV particle shields

The Percival (パーシヴァル), named after Sir Percival of the Knights of the Round Table, is a Knightmare Frame piloted by the Knight of Ten, Luciano Bradley. Its armor is oddly bulky, with large cones extending from the wrists, pointed leg armor at the hips and feet, and spikes from its shoulders and oversized landspinners. It has a Float System for flight, a large claw on its right arm, and a number of drills.

Portman

 * Series: RMI-13
 * Height: 4.69m
 * Weight: 5970kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Torpedo launcher × 4
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Hydro Jet Pack

Part of the fourth generation of Knightmare Frames, the RMI-13 Portman is the first amphibious Knightmare to be produced. Much of its outward design is made with hydrodynamics in mind, making it awkward to use on land. In addition to the standard Slash Harkens, the Portman has a set of torpedo launchers mounted in its shoulders, and a hydro jet pack mounted on its back.

Portman II

 * Series: RMI-13
 * Height: 4.72m
 * Weight: 5975kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Torpedo launcher × 4
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Hydro Jet Pack

A upgraded version of the Portman, the Portman II appears in the second season during an attack on the Black Knights submarine. It is considerably faster than the original, possessing a second pair of turbines in its arms, and replaces the three-fingered claws of the original with ordinary five-digit hands slung below the turbines.

Siegfried

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 7 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shields
 * Integrated Float System

Developed in secret with funding from Prince Schneizel el Britannia, the Siegfried is part of the clandestine research project Code R. Originally funded by Schneizel's late brother Clovis, Code R is dedicated to the research of individuals linked to the mysterious power known as Geass. The massive Siegfried, classified as a "Knight Giga Fortress" rather than a Knightmare Frame, makes use of both the latest Knightmare technology as well as data from Code R. In keeping with its altered title, the Siegfried bears little resemblance to normal Knightmare Frames, consisting of little more than a large, flying cockpit. A Nintendo DS version of the series featured a pink version of this unit referred to as the Siegfried Kai, which was piloted by Euphemia li Britannia.

The Siegfried has a unique cockpit system wherein the pilot's nervous system is connected directly to the Knightmare, allowing for complete mental control. The cockpit is also considerably larger, allowing the pilot to move freely inside while standing, though there are no monitors and no controls to speak of aside from the interface itself. The neural interface allows the pilot to react much quicker in battle, such that they can dodge attacks that would be nearly impossible for an ordinary pilot.

With the use of the Float System first seen on the Avalon and a number of verniers all over its body, the Siegfried boasts excellent mobility despite its size. Its only weapons are a set of Slash Harkens, which consist of the five conical structures on its frame and two ordinary versions mounted on the front. Using the conical Slash Harkens, it can perform a devastating attack in which it spins like a top and obliterates anything in its path. Its tough construction and energy shields make it incredibly durable; it manages to survive having a building dropped on it without even taking cosmetic damage.

The Siegfried's first deployment was a pure accident, as Code R test subject Jeremiah Gottwald went into a psychotic rage upon hearing the voice of terrorist leader Zero and "appropriated" the machine in order to kill him. Despite their best efforts, including dropping a building on top of it, Lelouch and C.C. (formerly the primary test subject of Code R) could not stop the Siegfried. C.C. resorted to a kamikaze attack, wherein she ensnared the Siegfried with her Knightmare's Slash Harkens and dragged them both into the ocean depths. While the remains of the Gawain were eventually salvaged, the Siegfried was never found, and Jeremiah is alive and well in the company of V.V. Currently, Jeremiah has access to the Siegfried.

The Siegfried is stolen by Jeremiah Gottwald in the finale of the first season when he goes into a psychotic rage upon hearing the voice of terrorist leader Zero. Unable to defeat it, C.C. ultimately resorts to a kamikaze attack, wherein she ensnares the Siegfried with her Knightmare's Slash Harkens and drags them both into the ocean depths. Jeremiah and the Siegfried somehow survive and are next seen with the Geass Directorate. Electrical generators are added to the hull and a control chair is placed in the cockpit. V.V. pilots it against Lelouch during the assault on the Directorate, but it is destroyed by the combined efforts of Princess Cornelia and Lelouch.

Sutherland

 * Series: RPI-13
 * Height: 4.39m
 * Weight: 7480kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Giant Cannon × 1 (大型キャノン)
 * Stun Tonfa × 2 (スタントンファ)
 * Stun Gun × 1 (スタンガン)
 * Chaos Mine × multiple (ケイオス爆雷)
 * Jousting Lance × 1
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Optional Float System

The Sutherland (サザーランド) is the standard Knightmare Frame model for the Britannian Army, a fifth-generation unit heavily based on the older RPI-11 Glasgow. It boasts improved mobility through a better application of the Landspinner systems as well as an enhanced cockpit life support system. It features Stun Guns, Tonfas, Slash Harkens, and a handheld assault rifle. They occasionally carry lances similar to those of the Gloucester, but slightly smaller. Various mission-specific versions exist, such as the all-range REVO-type and the Pinpoint Breakthrough-type. In the second season, production-model Sutherlands can be equipped with a Float System backpack.

Cécile Croomy's Sutherland

 * Series: RPI-13
 * Height: 4.42m
 * Weight: 7483kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Giant Cannon × 1 (大型キャノン)
 * Stun Tonfa × 2 (スタントンファ)
 * Stun Gun × 1 (スタンガン)
 * Chaos Mine × multiple (ケイオス爆雷)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shields × 2
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Optional Float System

Cécile Croomy makes use of a heavily modified Sutherland created by Lloyd Asplund and code-named "Sutherland Air". It incorporates several test parts developed for the Lancelot, including MSV particle shields on the arms and a Float System backpack. It is distinguished from the regular Sutherland model by its light gray armor with light orange parts.

Jeremiah Gottwald's Sutherland

 * Series: RPI-13
 * Height: 4.42m
 * Weight: 7483kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Giant Cannon × 1 (大型キャノン)
 * Stun Tonfa × 2 (スタントンファ)
 * Stun Gun × 1 (スタンガン)
 * Chaos Mine × multiple (ケイオス爆雷)
 * Long-Ranged Cannon
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * MSV particle shields × 2
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Optional Float System

After siding with the Black Knights, Jeremiah Gottwald had obtain a Sutherland, that he found, and got it equipped with weapons and technology that the Black Knights use, including an X shaped float system and a long-ranged cannon.

Tristan

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Energy Cannon × 1 (formed from Slash Harkens)
 * MVS Polearm × 2
 * Machine Gun × 2
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Integrated Float System
 * Fortress Mode (transforms into a jet fighter)

A seventh generation model, the Tristan is the first transforming Knightmare Frame ever developed, able to switch between humanoid and jet forms. It is piloted by the Knight of Three, Gino Weinberg. It is very maneuverable, able to fold out and transform in mid-air. It can utilize a pair of machine guns in its jet form. It has two massive Slash Harkens mounted on its forearms, which are equipped with Harken Boosters. The two Slash Harkens can combine to fire an energy blast, powerful enough to effectively match the Shenhu's Baryon Cannon. When in humanoid form, it can wield two pickaxe-like Maser Vibrations Swords called the MVS Polearm, which can be joined together at the hilts to form a single weapon. The MVS Polearm extends Gino's melee attack range beyond that of most other Knightmares, allowing him to attack opponents with relative impunity.

A modified version of the Tristan is featured in the second opening sequence for the second season. The overall design is similar, but the Float System wings attached to the cockpit are replaced by an X-shaped version resembling those used by the Black Knights. The head is also different, featuring longer red horns, gray coloring, and a golden crown. The MVS Polearm is replaced with twin swords.

Vincent

 * Series: RPI-212/RPI-212A
 * Height: 4.44m
 * Weight: 6.99t
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Maser Vibration Swords × 1 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード) / Lance-Type MVS
 * Assault Rifle w/grenade launcher × 1
 * Electric Needle Blazer × 2
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor × 2
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The Vincent is the mass-production variant of the Lancelot. It is introduced a year after the "Black Rebellion", the Black Knights' attempted invasion of Tokyo, and is still in the testing stages. There are only a few known Vincents in use, while the majority of the Britannian Army still uses the older Sutherland and Gloucester models.

The Vincent's mobility is comparable to the Lancelot's, but its design still differs markedly from its predecessor. Its two Factspheres are mounted in its shoulders instead of on its chest, and it only has two hip-mounted Slash Harkens which are not equipped with Harken Boosters. In addition, it does not possess MSV shielding. Its Maser Vibration Swords are slightly different from the Lancelot's, in that they are shaped more like spears, and can be attached at the hilts to form a double-bladed lance. It does features a new weapon not found on the Lancelot: Electric Needle Blazers, weapons mounted in the elbows which can punch a hole through an enemy Knightmare by connecting with the frame.

The first prototype of the Vincent is a yellow and red model loaned to the intelligence division of Britannia and piloted by Rolo Lamperouge. Meanwhile, two of the production models have been piloted by Gilbert G.P. Guilford. Aside from the silver and purple colour scheme of its armor, there are no noticable differences from the intelligence division's unit. One diverging point however, is that the commander version uses a Float System backpack with a matching color scheme; the prototype, having fallen into the Black Knights' hands, is shown to use the Float System developed by Rakshata, which is also used on the Guren Aerial-Type and the Akatsuki variants.

Ward

 * Series:
 * Height:
 * Weight:
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Maser Vibration Swords × 1 (メーザー バイブレーション ソード) / Lance-Type MVS
 * Tonfa × 2 (トンファー)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor × 2
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System
 * Cockpit Ejection system

A spin off variation of the Vincent, the Ward is roughly the same except for the head, a shoulder unit more akin to the Lancelot Club, and the replacement of the Needle Blazer for Tonfas. It first appears in episode 11 of the second season.

Akatsuki
The Akatsuki (暁) is the Black Knights' standard Knightmare Frame model in the second season following their exile from Japan. A large number of these knighmares had been given to the Black Knights as a show of support from India where they are manufactured. It is superior to the Gekka, though its frame is visually similar. It is silver with a green tinge, and can be fitted with a Float System backpack.
 * Series: Unknown
 * Height: Unknown
 * Weight: Unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Katen Yaibatou × 1 (廻転刃刀)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Optional Recoilless Rifle × 1
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System
 * Cockpit Ejection System

The Akatsuki is in many ways an evolution of the Gekka rather than a completely new design. It has a machine gun built into the left hand and a single Slash Harken on the left side of its chest, and it carries a modified version of the Katen Yaibatou. The Akatsuki's version is shaped more like a baton with the blade situated near the top.

Akatsuki Jikisanshiyō
The Akatsuki Jikisanshiyō (暁　直参仕様) is a customized version of the Akatsuki designed for subordinates of Toudou and Zero, and bears a much closer resemblance to the Gekka than the standard Akatsuki. The two piloted by the remaining Four Holy Swords' members, Chiba Nagisa and Shōgo Asahina, are dark blue, while C.C. pilots a pink model.
 * Series: Unknown
 * Height: Unknown
 * Weight: Unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Katen Yaibatou × 1 (廻転刃刀)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Radiant wave surger Rocket × 3
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System
 * Radiant wave surger-based shield

In terms of weapons, the Akatsuki Jikisanshiyō has several improvements. It carries the full-sized Katen Yaibatou, instead of the scaled-down baton the standard model uses. It also possesses radiant wave surger-based shielding mounted in the head antennas and rockets mounted with radiant wave surger warheads. They also make use of the Float System in every battle, whereas the regular units only equip them as needed.

Zangetsu

 * Series: Unknown
 * Height: Unknown
 * Weight: Unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Seidoutou × 1 (制動刀)
 * Chest-mounted machine gun turrets × 2
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Optional Float System
 * Radiant wave surger-based shield

The Zangetsu (斬月) is a Knightmare constructed for Kyoshiro Tohdoh's personal use, similar to both the Akatsuki and his old Gekka, which was built according to his exact specifications. It resembles the Akatsuki Jikisanshiyō with a custom head crest and Gekka-style shoulder armor, plus the hair-like attachments from his previous custom Knightmare.

Kyoshiro Tohdoh wanted his unit to be able to fight on equal footing with Suzaku Kururugi's Lancelot, and its abilities are true to this purpose. It carries the same Seidoutou as his old Gekka, which Tohdoh uses to cleave through the Lancelot's Float System backpack in their first encounter, and employs the radiant wave surger-based shield used by his subordinates' Knightmares. Though it doesn't possess the same radiant wave surger rockets, it has a pair of machine gun turrets concealed in its chest. The Zangetsu's hair-like attachments are also tough enough to be used to ward off physical blows. Like his subordinates, Tohdoh makes consistent use of the Float System attachment.

Burai

 * Series: Type-10R
 * Height: 4.56m
 * Weight: 7530kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Protector × 2 (プロテクター)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The Burai (無頼) is a remodeled version of the Glasgow manufactured by the Kyōto House. It is basically the same as a Glasgow but has fang-like cheekbones, giving the appearance of an oni. It is primarily used by the Black Knights, though the Japan Liberation Front also makes use of them. Lelouch pilots a customized unit with a red head module and golden horns resembling those on a samurai's helmet, and Kallen briefly pilots a red-painted version in the ninth episode. The Burai were phased out following the Black Knights' exile from Japan in favour of the Akatsuki.

Though similar in terms of armament, the Burai differs in several ways. It lacks the hand-mounted Stun Guns and Tonfas of the Glasgows, but its hands have been refurbished so that they can guard, a feature exclusive to the Burai. It also features a torso-mounted antipersonnel machine gun. Like the Sutherland, variants exist including close combat and electronic warfare types.

Burai Custom

 * Series: Type-1R
 * Height: 4.37m
 * Weight: 7480kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Assault Rifle × 1 (アサルトライフル)
 * Protector × 2 (プロテクター)
 * Katen Yaibatou × 1 (廻転刃刀)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The Burai Custom (無頼 改) is an optimized version of the Burai used solely by General Tohdoh's Japan Liberation Front and his subordinates, the Four Holy Swords. Its distinctive feature is its elongated head antennas, which extend to the back of its torso. Tohdoh's unit also has a distinguishing white head module. The Burai Custom can match Britannia's Gloucester in single combat. All five known units were lost after the battle of Narita, presumably abandoned by Tohdoh and the Four Holy Swords during their retreat.

Raikou

 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 4 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Super electromagnetic shrapnel cannon × 1
 * Quad-linked free fire arm guns × 4
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor × 4
 * Landspinner propulsion system × 4

The Raikou (雷光) is a massive coilgun built from four Glasgow or Burai units. It fires a high velocity shell which releases two-dozen ball bearings that tear through Knightmares with ease. The four Knightmares are arranged in a square pattern along both sides of the cannon for support, and their heads are attached to a circular disc on the top of the cannon for a 360 degree field of view. The cockpits of the two Knightmares on each side are linked to create a two-seater cockpit. In addition to the main cannon, the arm on the open side of each Knightmare is replaced with a linkable cannon, creating two secondary cannons in case the main cannon fails to destroy the target. Two of them are used in the series, the first by the Japan Liberation Front in the eighth episode and the second by the Black Knights in the finale. Suzaku Kururugi destroys both.

Gekka

 * Series: Type-3F
 * Height: 4.45m
 * Weight: 7920kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Katen Yaibatou × 1 (廻転刃刀)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Chaffsmoke Dispensing system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The Gekka (月下) is a Knightmare Frame model based on the Guren Mk-II, but seemingly developed for mass production. Using the same motorcycle seat design, this Japanese-made Knightmare is the successor to the Burai Kai and boasts sixth to seventh generation technology, making them superior to Britannia's current mass production models, the Sutherland and Gloucester.

The Gekka differs from the Guren Mk-II in several ways. It has silver armor as opposed to red, and the head unit is replaced with a monoptic model. It doesn't possess a radiation emitter, either, and the cannon embedded in the left arm has been replaced by an optional, fully automatic rifle. Its primary weapon is the Katen Yaibatou, a heated chain-sword meant to shear through Knightmares with greater ease than with conventional blades. They aren't quite as effective as the Maser Vibration Swords on Britannian Knightmares, but are able to block them nonetheless. The Gekkas are equipped with a "Chaffsmoke" dispenser which enables dispensing of both chaff and a smokescreen. This permits both jamming of electronic equipment and disturbance of visual tracking, allowing for relatively stealthy retreats.

The only units seen are used by the Four Holy Swords and their leader, Tohdoh. They switch to the Akatsuki variants following the destruction of their Gekkas during the failed attempt to kidnap Nunnally vi Britannia and the Black Knights' subsequent exile from Japan in the second season.

Kyoshiro Tohdoh's custom Gekka

 * Series: Type-3F
 * Height: 4.51m
 * Weight: 7925kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Seidoutou × 1 (制動刀)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Chaffsmoke Dispensing system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

Kyoshiro Tohdoh uses a customized Gekka with two hair-like appendages flowing from the back of the head. His variant sports a black paint scheme and a unique version of the Katen Yaibatou dubbed Seidoutou (制動刀). The Seidoutou has a Slash Harken mounted on the butt of the handle as well as several thrusters on the back of the blade, which can either increase the blade's force when swung or allow for a quick retreat by using it for an extra boost of speed. Tohdoh pilots a regular Gekka in the second season, his custom unit having presumably been destroyed or captured along with him during the Black Rebellion in the first season.

Kōsetsu Urabe's custom Gekka
Kōsetsu Urabe's customized Gekka has a light blue color scheme. This unit first appears in the first episode of the second season during the attack on Babel Tower to retrieve Lelouch. It is destroyed in the following episode when Kōsetsu attempts to sacrifice himself to destroy Rolo Lamperouge's Vincent.
 * Series: Type-3F
 * Height: 4.51m
 * Weight: 7925kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Katen Yaibatou × 1 (廻転刃刀)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Chaffsmoke Dispensing system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

Gekka Pre-Production Test Type

 * Series: Type-3F
 * Height: 4.45m
 * Weight: 7920kg
 * Weapons:
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Radiant wave surger × 1 (輻射波動)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system

This prototype Gekka unit is an earlier unit developed by the Kyōto House. It has blue-colored armor with gray highlights. Its only weapons appear to be a Slash Harken and a early radiant wave surger on its left arm. The radiant wave surger, which only has three normal fingers, is later customized and upgraded to make it easier to use, which makes it a second-type radiant wave surger. This unit only appears in Code Geass: Lost Colors, piloted by the protagonist Rai if the player chooses the Order of the Black Knights route.

Guren Mk-II

 * Series: Type-02
 * Height: 4.51m
 * Weight: 7510kg
 * Weapons:
 * Radiant wave surger × 1 (輻射波動)
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Short-Barreled Cannon × 1
 * Fork Knife × 1
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The Guren Mk-II (紅蓮弐式) is a unique Knightmare Frame model designed by Indian engineer Rakshata, manufactured by Japan, and built by the Kyōto House. It is radically different from its Britannian counterparts, and its technology is on par with most seventh generation Knightmare Frames, a fact that is a source of pride for its manufacturers. Unlike Britannian-made Knightmare cockpits, the Guren Mk-II features an unconventional pilot seat, shaped like a motorbike seat, and a helm-like outgrowth surrounding its retractable head. It is in the possession of the Order of the Black Knights and piloted by Kallen Stadtfeld.

The Guren Mk-II's main weapon is its silver right arm. The arm stands out from the otherwise red-painted mech, terminating in clawed fingers, and it can unhinge at the elbow for a surprise attack. Stored within the palm is the radiant wave surger (輻射波動), a powerful microwave radiation emitter. By grabbing onto an enemy Knightmare and activating the emitter, the Guren Mk-II can fry the enemy's electronics and warp the frame itself. It can even transmit through intermediate devices such as the Gloucester's jousting lance. In addition, should the pilot fail to eject quickly, the cockpit itself may also be damaged, preventing them from ejecting to safety. The effect can be mitigated by detaching an affected limb, but a head attack will always succeed. While not designed as such, the radiant wave surger can also function as a shield capable of blocking almost any attack, only failing against the Lancelot Conquista's Hadron Cannon. The arm is destroyed in the first season, but is replaced in the second season with a slimmer, three-fingered version.

Aside from its radiant wave surger arm, the Guren Mk-II possesses a fork-shaped knife, a cannon on its left arm, and a single Slash Harken. The Guren Mk-II's speed and strength can also easily match the Lancelot's, but its lack of long-range weapons relegate it to a defensive close-combat role.

Guren Aerial-Type
After being badly damaged in battle by Suzaku Kururugi's Lancelot Conquista, the Guren Mk-II receives a mid-battle upgrade through a series of rocket-mounted attachments. The upgraded model is dubbed the Guren Aerial-Type (紅蓮可翔式).
 * Series: Type-02
 * Height: 4.51m
 * Weight: 7510kg
 * Weapons:
 * Armor-piercing bombardment-type radiant wave surger (徹甲衝砲撃輻射波動)
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Short-Barreled Cannon × 1
 * Fork Knife × 1
 * Gefjun Net × 1 (Gefjun Net Unit × 12)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Integrated Float System
 * Radiant wave surger-based shield

The Guren Aerial-Type's most obvious change is the addition of an integrated Float System. The Float System attachment includes changes to the head, adding antenna on the sides which carry a radiant wave surger-based shield. A new "armor-piercing bombardment-type" radiant wave surger arm replaces the old one, which Suzaku's attack destroyed. This new arm matches the Knightmare's color scheme, though the forearm is dark gray and the fingers are still silver. In addition to its close-range blast, the new radiant wave surger arm can also fire a concentrated long-range beam or a wide-range blast. The long-range beam can eliminate multiple targets in a single shot. The wide-range blast, though not as destructive, cripples any Knightmares caught in it, and can still destroy weaker craft such as helicopters.

Another unique addition to Guren's arsenal is the 'Gefjun Net', a series of small, fast-moving drones launched from the back of the Guren that surround an enemy Knightmare and release a Gefjun Disturber surge, immobilizing it. The Lancelot Conquista has countermeasures preventing complete shutdown when exposed to the Disturber, but even it is still slowed down.

Guren Ganesha's Eight Extremities-Type
Another version of the Guren set to be introduced in the second season is the Guren Ganesha's Eight Extremities-Type (紅蓮聖天八極式). It uses a wing-like Float System similar to that of the Lancelot Albion, but with four energy "feathers" instead of three. Its radiant wave surger arm has gold highlights on the fingers and forearm, and the left arm has an added arm guard. Additional armor is also present on the knees and ankles. The antenna have been extended and enlarged, making them appear to be giant ears. Its chest is completely different, with the orange part extended further and a pair of green jewels featured prominently on the front. Lloyd and Cécile initially considered having Suzaku pilot it, but, much like Rakshata and the Shenhu, they got carried away in their modifications and made it too difficult for even Suzaku to pilot properly.
 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Armor-piercing bombardment-type radiant wave surger (徹甲衝砲撃輻射波動)
 * Slash Harken × 1 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Custom Hand Gun × 1 (専用ハンドガン)
 * Short-Barreled Cannon × 1
 * Fork Knife × 1
 * Gefjun Net × 1 (Gefjun Net Unit × 12)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system
 * Integrated Float System
 * Radiant wave surger-based shield

Shinkirō

 * Series: Unknown
 * Height: Unknown
 * Weight: Unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Diffusion Structure Phase Transition Cannon (拡散構造相転移砲)
 * Hadron Blasters
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Integrated Float System
 * Absolute Defense Territory (絶対守護領域)
 * Fortress mode (transforms into a submarine)
 * Druid System

The Shinkirō (蜃気楼) is a Knightmare constructed for Lelouch's personal use. It possesses an integrated Float System for flight and can transform into a submarine to move underwater, which Lelouch uses to travel to and from Japan undetected. Its armor is primarily black and gold, and it has several unusual physical features. Its feet are not flat, instead consisting of four large toes, and its head has four eyes. Its cockpit is also much wider. In addition to the standard control yoke system, the Shinkirō has keyboard-based controls similar to those used on the Gawain.

The Shinkirō possesses an Absolute Defense Territory (絶対守護領域) system which uses an array of MSV shields that can be projected over any part of the Knightmare. Its Druid System, adapted from the Gawain, plots the trajectories of incoming projectiles and shifts the MSV shields accordingly, giving the Shinkirō the highest defensive power of any Knightmare Frame. Its main weapon is a chest-mounted Diffusion Structure Phase Transition Cannon (拡散構造相転移砲). When activated, a prism-like object is fired from the Shinkirō's chest. The Shinkirō then fires a powerful beam into the prism, which refracts the blast into dozens of devastating pinpoint lasers. The beam can be fired without launching the prism for a concentrated attack. The Shinkirō also has a pair of Hadron blasters mounted on the underside of its wrists which fire sphere-shaped blasts, rather than continuous beams.

Gun-Ru

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: 5.00m (approximate)
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Machine Gun × 2
 * Cannon × 2
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system

In an attempt to match the effectiveness of Britannian Knightmare Frames, the Chinese Federation designed the Gun-Ru. Larger than its Britannian counterparts, the Gun-Ru's body is dome-shaped and painted green (though they do come in different colors), with smaller legs and manipulators that fold into the body, giving it a frog-like appearance.

The Gun-Ru's armament consists of a pair of machine guns and a pair of cannons, mounted on the shoulders of the main unit. The Gun-Ru is extremely cheap to produce, allowing the Chinese Federation to rely upon the strength of numbers when using them. They deploy them by the hundreds in most engagements. However, they are also rather weak, both in terms of firepower and overall defense when compared to other Knightmare Frames.

Shenhu

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Wrist Slash Harken × 2
 * Baryon Cannon (天愕覇王重粒子砲)
 * Short sword × 1
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Integrated Float System

A Knightmare Frame model developed by Rakshata's team at the same time as the Guren Mk-II, the Shenhu (神虎) was given to the main forces of the Chinese Federation by the Maharaja. However, it was left in storage because piloting it was too physically demanding, and thus a suitable pilot could not be found. Li Xingke proves capable of piloting it, but even at forty percent power the task proves very stressful. The Shenhu has blue armor with red and gold parts, and its head unit has an intricate design with a red spike protruding from the top.

Having been built by the same team that developed the Black Knights' Knightmares, the Shenhu is equipped with the same type of Float System. Mounted in its torso is the powerful Baryon Cannon (天愕覇王重粒子砲), a weapon similar to the Hadron Cannon; at forty percent power, it is able to match the full force of the Guren Flight-Enabled Version's improved radiant wave surger. Its main weapons are two dagger-shaped Slash Harkens mounted on its wrist. By wrapping or impaling an enemy with the Slash Harkens, the Shenhu can send a powerful electrical charge along the cable, instantly destroying the Knightmare on the receiving end. The Shenhu's wrist armor can also spin in place to turn the Slash Harkens into powerful flails which can double as shields. Finally, the Shenhu has a short sword stored near its shoulder.

Bamides

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Long-Range Cannon × 1
 * Machine Gun × 2
 * Missile Launcher × 2
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system

The Bamides is a Knightmare Frame mass-produced in the Middle East. Their design is highly unconventional as far as Knightmare Frames go; they have no limbs to speak of, and are shaped more like elongated tanks with separate treads and an elevated "shoulder" area. It is also much larger than the Sutherland and Gloucester models, and needs to be operated by a large crew.

Its main weapons include two packs of missile launchers on the shoulders that carry up to six missiles, two side-mounted machine guns, and a long-range cannon mounted directly below the head. It is equipped with treaded Landspinners, allowing for improved traction over the desert sands. Its configuration gives it fairly good speed compared to more traditional Knightmares, but its size and lack of maneuverability make it a large, easy target.

Bamides units first appeared in the fifth episode, where they fought and nearly defeated a division of Britannians. They were destroyed in short order by a group of Gloucesters, lead by Princess Cornelia, who went on to blow up the base they were defending.

Ganymede

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons: none
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system

Developed during the third generation of Knightmare Frames, the Ganymede is the brainchild of the rising Ashford Foundation. Created shortly before the development of the Yggdrasil drive, the Ganymede is powered by a large external battery, limiting its range and operation time.

In spite its failings, the Ganymede forms the basis of practically every Knightmare Frame constructed thereafter. This is due to the effectiveness of the basic design, along with its skilled test pilot, Marianne Lamperouge. Her incredible abilities earned her the nickname "Marianne the Flash," and she would later become one of the many wives of the Emperor of Britannia. When Marianne was assassinated, the loss of its major benefactor and former test pilot caused the Ashford Foundation to dissolve, leading to rumors that the assassination was carried out specifically to curb the rising corporation's power.

The Ganymede is retained by the Ashford family at the academy it operates in Area 11. This Ganymede is brought out of storage once a year for an exhibition at the school festival, where it's piloted by Marianne's son, Lelouch. Lelouch cedes his role as the Ganymede's annual pilot to his childhood friend, Suzaku Kururugi, so he can make a giant pizza for the latest festival, only to have it ruined when the press catches sight of Princess Euphemia and distracts Suzaku. At the end of the first season, Nina Einstein fits the Ganymede with a sakuradite-enhanced nuclear reactor, intending to use it as a makeshift bomb. However, it fails to explode, and the eventual fate of the Ganymede is unknown. In the second season, the Ganymede is presumably no longer at Ashford Academy, as the school now uses an MR-1.

MR-1

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons: none
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system
 * Cockpit Ejection system

The MR-1 is a basic non-combat Knightmare with flattened limbs, allowing it to fold itself into a more compact form resembling a truck. A white-and-black MR-1 is used by the Black Knights in the rescue of Suzaku Kururugi during the first season. In the second season, a purple-and-yellow model is used by Ashford Academy instead of the Ganymede. During a festival honoring Suzaku Kururugi, during which a second attempt was under way to make the world's largest pizza, the MR-1 is hijacked by Gino Weinberg after Suzaku takes off after Arthur. The pizza is again ruined when Lelouch activates the fire extinguishers to hide C.C.'s presence.

Panzer-Hummel

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons/Installment:
 * Machine Gun × 2
 * Cannon × 2
 * Slash Harken × 2 (スラッシュハーケン)
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Landspinner propulsion system

The Panzer-Hummel is a mass-production model Knightmare Frame used by the member nations of the Euro Universe, introduced in the second season. The Panzer-Hummel possesses two cannons mounted on its arms, two machine guns, and two Slash Harkens mounted on the hips. They are less mobile than Sutherlands, and are most likely incapable of hand-to-hand combat, as they lack proper hands; however, their cannon-arms give them superior ranged combat abilities. Panzer-Hummel is German and means "armor bumblebee" or "tank bumblebee", depending on the translation of the word "Panzer", which may mean either.

This unit made its appearance in the third episode of the second season, where a division of Panzer-Hummels almost decimated Britannian Forces to prevent an amphibious landing in continental Europe, until Suzaku and his Lancelot appeared and fought the entire group.

Aquila

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Spear
 * Wing Blades
 * Wing Shot × 4
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Integrated Float System

Appearing in the Nintendo DS game, the Aquila is a seventh generation Knightmare Frame prototype. This unit possesses wings and weapons that have been mostly optimized for mid-air combat. It is piloted by Pollux rui Britannia.

Equus

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Hammer × 1
 * Hip Cannon × 2
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor

Appearing in the Nintendo DS game, the Equus is a seventh generation Knightmare Frame prototype. It has four legs and no Landspinners, giving a somewhat centaur-like appearance. The Factsphere sensor is located on the head, and it wields a large hammer. It is piloted by Castor rui Britannia.

Mark Nemo

 * Series: none
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Blonde Knife × 6 (remote wired rocket anchors)
 * Katana × 1
 * Equipment/Installment: none

The Mark Nemo, which makes its first appearance in the Nightmare of Nunnally manga, is an advanced Knightmare Frame piloted by Nunnally Lamperouge. Unlike most Knightmare Frames, the Mark Nemo does not possess Landspinners; as a result, it can move more acrobatically, and it can run and jump with greater ease.

The main weapons of the Mark Nemo are six remote wired rocket anchors known as Blonde Knives. They are similar to Slash Harkens, except that they possesses sharp blades on the end that can penetrate any Knightmare Frame and can also drill rapidly through the ground. The Blonde Knives can also move remotely either in mid-air or underground, allowing them to target and destroy multiple Knightmare Frames. The Mark Nemo is also armed with a katana capable of cutting through nearly any obstacle. In the Lost Colors videogame, when Nunally is talking about her ideal Knightmare Frame, the Mark Nemo appears in the background.

Regalia

 * Series: unknown
 * Height: unknown
 * Weight: unknown
 * Weapons:
 * Lance × 1
 * Wing Blades
 * Wing Shot × 4
 * Hip Cannon × 2
 * Large Missile
 * Equipment/Installment:
 * Factsphere sensor
 * Integrated Float System

Appearing in the Nintendo DS game, the Regalia combines the features of the Aquila and Equus into a single unit. It is piloted by both Pollux rui Britannia and Castor rui Britannia.