Diethard quotes from Code Geass

Diethard

There is no such thing as objective information, Zero. Journalism is, after all, a human creation.

People! Fear us, or rally behind us as you see fit! We are the Black Knights!

Black Knights?

Lloyd

Ironic, isn't it? The terrorists referring to themselves as knights?

We of the Black Knights stand with all those who have no weapons to wield…regardless of whether they be Elevens or Britannians! The Japan Liberation Front cowardly took innocent Britannian civilians hostage, and they mercilessly executed them! It was a wanton and meaningless act; therefore, they have been punished…

Diethard

You heard me right! I said let it run! Liable?! I'll be the one responsible for this!

…just as former Viceroy Clovis was punished for ordering the slaughter of countless unarmed Elevens. We cannot stand by and allow such cruelty to be carried out, and so we made him pay for his actions. I will not repudiate battle on a fair and level field, but neither will I tolerate a one-sided massacre of the weak by the strong. The only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed! Wherever oppressors abuse their power by attacking those who are powerless, we shall appear again, no matter how mighty or formidable our foe may be!

Kallen

(Thinking.) Knights…for justice?

Those of you with power, fear us! Those of you without it, rally behind us! We, the Black Knights, shall be the ones who stand in judgment of this world!

Diethard

At times the life of a single man is worth more than that of a million, I thought that'd be common sense to a soldier.

You dare say that here?

Ohgi

Easy guys.

C.C.

Oh, alright, then I'll tell you, he's very much alive.

We have no time for your wishful thinking.

C.C.

The information's true. I simply know it.

Tamaki

Oh, you're an oracle now? I told you to shut your trap and to get some training on a Knightmare, you dumbass!

C.C.

Dumbass? Oh really? It's been ages since anyone's dared to refer to me in such a rude manner.

Tamaki

Like Zero's mistress has any right to get uppity with us.

C.C.

I said you were wrong, you are a man who only has vulgar ideas.

Euphemia

I have a very special announcement. I am Euphemia, Sub-Viceroy of Area 11 of the Holy Britannian Empire. There is something of great consequence that I wish to tell you all today. I, Euphemia li Britannia, hereby declare the formation of the Specially Administrated Zone of Japan in the area surrounding Mt. Fuji.

What?! Britannia has-?!

Suzaku

They're recognizing... Japan?!

Diethard

DAMN IT! I never thought of this game! Even though it's only in a limited area!

Euphemia

Within the Specially Administrated Zone of Japan, Elevens will be allowed to call themselves Japanese. Restrictions against Elevens and special rights for Britannians will no longer exist within this zone. It will be a place where Elevens and Britannians live side-by-side as equals.

(thinking) Stop this, Euphie! I already thought through every detail of that scenario, it's nothing but an empty dream!

Euphemia

Do you hear me, Zero? I don't care about your past nor who you are underneath that mask. I beg you, join us in creating the special zone of freedom.

Join Zero?

No way, just think about Prince Clovis!

Cornelia

(enraged) WHAT IS SHE DOING?!!

Euphemia

Zero, help me build a new future within Britannia. A place for everyone!

You're Sumeragi's--

Thank goodness I made it in time! That was so mean of you, the way headed off to battle without me! I've been a huge fan of yours ever since your big debut! I was hoping I'd finally get to talk to you. Wow, you're really tall, aren't you?! Don't worry, though! I'll catch up with you pretty soon!

Diethard

Lady Kaguya, I thought the heads of the six houses remained in Fuji.

Kaguya

I followed after you so I could watch my future husband fight.

Don't joke around.

Kaguya

Well, once you win this battle, you'll eventually need a wife, won't you? I mean, I know your identity is a big secret and all, but you're gonna need somebody as your public face, right?

Really? You believe we're going to win this battle?

Kaguya

Of course! I am the goddess of victory, after all.

I'd be lucky to have you, then. Unfortunately, I've already made a contract with the devil.

Kaguya

Huh?

I have no room in my life for deities right now.

Surrender, Zero!

How dare you try to run a con game on us?

Ohgi

We know everything about your Geass power!

Diethard

Zero, the renowned hero, died in battle before he could triumph, but his gallant life and daring deeds will continue to live on in myth and legend.

Is that the script you've written for me, Diethard?

Diethard

Actually, I wanted to film your brilliant campaign and glorious victory over Britannia, but I'm afraid that show's been permanently cancelled.

[thinking] What do I do? Knightmares are beyond my reach, but Ohgi and the others are defenseless. If I can use my Geass secretly...

Everybody trusted you, Zero.

Inoue and Yoshida sacrifice their lives for you.

Kallen

Wait a minute! This is all one-sided! Look at how far we've come because of Zero. At least let him answer!

Tamaki

You're in the way, Kallen!

Do you want to die with Zero?

Don't tell me he used his Geass on you, too?

Kallen

I need an answer, Lelouch. What do I mean to you? I have to know. If I could stay with you, I would. Please.

(thinking) Schneizel! You made your move and now you're calling check. There's no way out of this for me. It's over!

Kallen

Please answer me, Lelouch.

(laughing) Fools! You finally figured it out. That I've been using you all along. That's right. You're all just pawns in my game.

Ohgi

Zero, so you really are...

Tamaki

Zero!

Kallen

Lelouch, no...

Kallen. You were my most useful piece. Much like a well-played knight. This whole world was the board for the game, and all for my entertainment.

Kallen

I see. Goodbye then, Lelouch.

Get ready!

[whispering] Kallen, you have to live.

Fire!

Schneizel

Yes? What about it?

Cornelia

You mean the people of Pendragon were...

Schneizel

I made them vanish. It was better for them than a life-swearing loyalty to Lelouch, wouldn't you say?

Cornelia

They're our own people! And you told Nunnally...

Schneizel

Lies are expedient. There's no need to tell Nunnally things that would get in the way of her opposition to Lelouch is there? She'll never know the difference.

Cornelia

You use everyone...even your own sister?

Schneizel

Cornelia, what is it that people truly want? Starvation and poverty? Discrimination and corruption? War and terrorism? They want the problems that are flooding the world to go away forever. People can't understand each other under these situations at all.

Cornelia

Your theories don't justify butchering civilians!

Schneizel

Even civilians who have rejected war depend on the police, don't they? Everyone knows, don't they, that people are driven by their own desires. The lust that dwells within the soul of man cannot be denied. [Schneizel pushes three buttons on a panel to have a world map appear on the monitor.] So why win hearts and minds or tout some shining ideology, why not bring peace to the world with system and power? In ten days, Damocles will enter the airspace of the United States of China and then switch over to a secondary acceleration. After that, we're scheduled to ascend three-hundred kilometers above the surface. From there, we will hit every enemy nation with F.L.E.I.J.A.s.

Cornelia

Are you insane?! We only agreed to use them against Lelouch! This will destroy the world! You're trying to control people through fear!

Schneizel

Mankind's history is war. Peace is an illusion. To turn illusion into reality is a arduous task. It requires discipline.

Cornelia

And you plan to discipline the entire human race all by yourself?! Only a god could pull that off!

Schneizel

Then I shall become a god. If that is what it takes to bring peace to the world.

Cornelia

You're deranged...[Diethard and Kanon enter.]

Diethard

Magnificent! I knew I was right to change sides and support you! Surpassing Zero's chaos with a state of perfect nothingness and a kaleidoscopic transformation!

Prince Scneizel, we've made contact with the Black Knights. They say if you plan to kill Lelouch, they're willing to join immediately.

Schneizel

Thank you, Kanon. [At Cornelia] Those who've experienced Lelouch's tyranny firsthand will have no alternative but to choose the lesser of evils.

Cornelia

Is that why you stayed back and let Lelouch get away with this until now?!

Schneizel

It was a way to minimize the damage. But in the end, if we have to sacrifice one or two billion lives to achieve a state of permanent peace...

Cornelia

You're wrong! Peace obtained by force is not peace! [Draws her sword and charges at Schneizel. Schneizel snaps his fingers which activate a hidden machine gun which guns down Cornelia.]

Schneizel

This is so sad, Cornelia.

Hold your ground! Victory's within our reach! Be strong!

Damn it, we can't hold out!

Enemy reinforcements will be here soon!

What should we do?!

Inoue? Ugh, where the hell is he?! [fires the machine gun of his Burai into the air in vain] Zero!

All forces, charge! We'll smash these filthy rebels with one blow!

Fight to your last breath! Stop at nothing! Because if they break through here, our forces will collapse completely!

Diethard

[thinking] It's not that Tohdoh isn't a brilliant military leader. He simply lacks the incredible charisma that Zero possesses. We need him! He can't run out on us, not now!

Kaguya

[thinking] Oh, Zero, have you really abandoned us? Have you abandoned Japan?!