Schneizel el Britannia
Britannia's Second Prince and Prime Minister, the one player Lelouch never beat at chess.
Schneizel el Britannia is a character appearing in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and its sequel series. He is a son of the Britannian Emperor, Charles zi Britannia, and an older brother to Lelouch and Nunnally.
Lore & Background
As Second Prince and Prime Minister, Schneizel is cold and ruthless, ready to sacrifice any lives, innocent or not, to reach his goals.
While appearing to oppose Lelouch’s Black Knights publicly, Schneizel secretly collaborates on the Zero Requiem plan.
Reader's Guide
Schneizel el Britannia serves as the intellectual counterweight to his brother Lelouch within the narrative of Code Geass. He is a strategist on Lelouch's level, the only person Lelouch could never beat at chess as a child. He acts as an administrator for the Holy Britannian Empire, often holding the position of Prime Minister while his father holds the throne. While appearing to oppose Lelouch’s rebellion, Schneizel secretly collaborates on the Zero Requiem plan. Ultimately, Schneizel survives the conflict to help govern alongside Nunnally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Schneizel el Britannia?
He is a prince of the Holy Britannian Empire and the older brother of Lelouch and Nunnally vi Britannia. Throughout the series, he serves as Prime Minister and acts as a primary political rival to Zero while secretly sharing his ultimate vision for peace.
Does Schneizel have a Geass power?
After his defeat, Lelouch uses Geass on him so that he follows Zero's orders.
What is Schneizel's role in the Zero Requiem?
He opposes Lelouch alongside the Black Knights and plans to take the throne, but after his defeat he is placed under Geass and attends the Zero Requiem as a prisoner, still bound by it afterwards. He plays the role of the stabilizing leader who takes control of Britannia after Lelouch's public execution.
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