Something a little different

[cal-reflector.livejournal.com]

Over in animesuki, there's a thread that discusses the History and Geography of the world of Code Geass, which produced many interesting theories: Below is a map I made, combining some of the theories and observations put forth and whatever I could glean from the various languaged wikis and official sites. Orange is Brittania, Blue is the EU, and Green is those in the Chinese Federation. Different from Brittania, the EU and the Federation may not be one country per se, as their name implies.





Still, it is only conjecture, with plenty of blanks filled in on the basis of my own evaluations. Some notable aspects and a few caveats:

1)On the basis of Brittania's extent and prowess, they possess a majority of the scattered island groups in the major oceans. Partly inferred from their ability to invade Japan from numerous directions, implying bases, if not territories, in the Pacific and SE Asia. Also based on the traditional focuses and conflicts of Asia and Europe on their respective continents, and the British navy's superiority, presumably recovered in the two centuries after their defeat Trafalgar. Historical possessions of the real world British Empire are for the most part affiliated with Brittania as well, including Singapore and the Common Wealths.

2)A number of countries have been left unaffiliated, especially Russia, since I couldn't decide whether it'd fall under the EU or Chinese Federation, neither of whom, in real or AU history, it'd likely submit to. Since there's no official confirmation that says the world contains only three political entities (highly unlikely scenario in itself), I thought Russia might still remain independent but far less influential. Other regions not affiliated with one of the big three include parts of the middle east, central asia, and Africa.

3) The EU is at its present day potential maximum extent, including Turkey and Greenland. The Chinese Federation has expanded into Central Asia and now includes Indonesia and most of SE Asia, notably Vietnam and Thailand. Korea's membership in the Chinese Federation was a toss up; it is equally likely that Korea remained independent, as with many other countries who've not been mentioned in the show thus far.

4)African continent: Not parts of the EU or Chinese Federation per se, but under their respective spheres of influence due to colonial pasts and more recent developments of Chinese investment in Africa, including Sudan. The rest of Africa probably remains under developed and poor, leaving little incentive for the Big Three to take them over. Either way, Africa is not very relevant to the events in Code Geass, yet.

Mentions of conflict between Brittania and the EU at El Alamein, North Africa, implies contest of control over this region. More over, hints that the EU actually has the upperhand implies a greater balance of power than Brittania's extent might imply.

Aside from the subject: Can any one tell me how much Leulouch pays for the parking toll in episode one? I'm planning a project on Code Geass, and the figure would help me estimate the difference in inflation and consumer prices in Brittania from our own world.

Comments

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[(Anonymous)]

...shouldn't Great Britain be part, if not the source, of Britannia? Now, I realize that they never actually come out and say it, but it's really the only logical place for an empire like this to come from.

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[cal-reflector.livejournal.com]

Nope, multiple sources cite an oft mentioned history lesson which Suzaku takes from Leulouch (Source; extra DVD material, I think), which confirms that the British lost the Battle of Trafalgar (Napoleonic Wars), with the Queen trapped at Edinburgh as a result. Subsequently Brittania relocated its capital to America. Whether or not Brittania ever retook the British isles is never mentioned, anywhere, so all we know is that at one point Brittania was invaded and taken over by France and her allies, roughly two centuries ago.

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[jdiam.livejournal.com]

I think it's from Stage 12, actually; I haven't heard of any of the history lessons covering it, and most of what you mentioned was brought up in the anime. ("Due to the loss at the Battle of Trafalgar, Elizabeth III was surrounded at Edinburgh by the revolutionists. With the help of the Britannian colony America, which is now called...")

I'm not sure it's quite enough to say, with complete confidence, that they lost Britain (America's "help" could have come in the form of reinforcements, for instance) or relocated their capital, but it definitely opens up the possibility. They're totally playing with us. XD

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[cal-reflector.livejournal.com]

You're right. All this (the map, the questions) are just part of the "research" I'm doing in order to write a story. Hopefully, any decision I make regarding the issue of "Where is Brittania" will not affect the story too much.

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[jdiam.livejournal.com]

aldsfjl... sorry, that was a little impolite of me. I actually think the map and your notes are rather interesting, and thank you for sharing them!~ I'll look forward to your story.

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[cal-reflector.livejournal.com]

No Offense Taken. The story will proceed from when Young!Leulouch goes to confront daddy, except this time, instead of pissing daddy off and getting disowned, he swallows his anger at the right time and stays, his life goal now to find out who murdered his mother from within the palace and gain enough power and influence to do so. It's a lot to expect from a ten year old, but this is Lulu we're talking about here.

The implications--Euphie, Cornelia, and what's left of the Ashfords as his allies and Jeremiah (who was responsible for guarding the palace when Marianne was killed) as his subordinate--are too interesting to pass up.

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[jdiam.livejournal.com]

Ooer, sounds good! I'll definitely try to catch it if you post it here.

currency

[(Anonymous)]

On the receipt in the anime for the parking ticket says 2 POU and a letter which can be a N or M because Lelouch's thumb is in the way. It may be pound or some currency made up in code geass.

Re: currency

[ex-letsrockb659.livejournal.com]

From the screenshot below looks like it's still pounds.

[tenshi789.livejournal.com]

Here's a screenshot
http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vlcsnap435136bb3.png

[cal-reflector.livejournal.com]

Funny icon. Haha.

Thank you! That was tremendously helpful.