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Unknown Britannian flagship, 8:40 p.m. Charles sat in his seat on the bridge, as his new ship made its way to Japan.

Charles: Are the preparations nearing completion?
Britannian Commander: Yes, sir. Our operatives at the Thought Elevator in Area 11 are nearly finished.
Charles: Good. (thinking) After all these years, my plan will finally be complete. As long as the Black Knights and Tokyo Mavericks are destroyed, once we arrive, everything will be perfect. I know you'll be by my side, soon enough, for this, Marianne.
Britannian Commander: Your Majesty, was it truly wise to not bring the rest of the Knights of the Round with us?
Charles: (out loud) There is no need. They shall defend our homeland, as will Bismarck. Do not falter, and do not surrender. The terrorists' days are numbered.

Meanwhile, in Tokyo, the battle for the defense of Japan continues, as the Ikaruga shot down some Britannian airships, with its large cannon, the other turrets shooting at Knightmares in range.

Ohgi: They've really built up their forces, since our imprisonment!
Minase: Oh, we've got a problem.
Ohgi: Don't tell me. Knights of the Round?
Hinata: ...For the most part.
Ayame: We've picked up signals from the Yorktown, Knights of the Round, Zanzibar, Agents of Civility and their AIs. Sigma is one of them.
Tamaki: He's still kicking?! That's bullshit!
Suzaku: I agree, Tamaki! Alistair and I killed him!
Zero: The same could've been said about the Knight of Ten.
Suzaku: Okay, fair enough.
Ohgi: Be careful, about the Yorktown. Without the Yatagarasu, the Ikaruga barely has a chance at piercing through the Blaze Luminous.
Zero: Are Gino, Anya and Alpha ready?
Gino: On our way out!

The Mordred, Tristan and Vincent Alpha launch out of the Ikaruga, Alpha's Knightmare having some recent upgrades to its arsenal. Then, the Okuninushi joined the fray, surrounded by armor from the Siegfried, and covering its body with it. The armor itself had missiles, Slayer Harkens, and a cannon on the bottom.

Jeremiah: This upgrade is very fantastic. Just what I had in mind.
Zero: I'll bet, Jeremiah. What's the status of our American friends?
Jeremiah: They'll be along, shortly. They had to pick up some friends. In the meantime...

Some Britannian Knightmares surrounded the Okuninushi, recognizing Jeremiah.

Britannian Soldier A: It's you! Orange!
Britannian Soldier B: Orange? The traitor, Orange?
Jeremiah: Ah, yes... Orange. (smirks) That's the name of my loyalty.

The Okuninushi destroyed the Knightmares with its Slayer Harkens, piercing through the cockpits. Suddenly, several customized Knightmares entered the battle, belonging to Civility.

Zero: Agents and AIs, all around.
Suzaku: Still at it, after V.V.'s death?
Agent California: The next of kin is our new Director.
Agent Louisiana: You can't eradicate our organization, by simply killing the leader.
Garuda: Civility is infinite. We are strength, and our glory will be that of Britannia.
Cerberus: No matter what you do, you'll all die! And, I'll be cheering at your demise!
Bathory: You humans lead such meaningless lives. It's only natural that we machines take it, from you. (giggles, sinister tone) I want it to rain blood!
Zero: Right. Serial killer rich bitch. So, who's in the emerald Vincent? Some tool?
Suzaku: That would be Garuda. Definite leadership skills, but, like you said, he's a tool.
Zero: Kinda running low on names, huh?
Suzaku: Well, they certainly still make sense. Garuda's got some smarts on him, like the creature he's named after.
Zero: However, his flaw is very obvious?
Suzaku: Yep!
Garuda: Sigma shall soon arrive, along with the Knight of Ten. The Knight of One will soon follow.
Zero: Bring it on, then.

The Shinkiro engaged Garuda's Vincent, while the Lancelot Conquista fought against California's Vincent, and Tohdoh's group clashed with Cerberus, Bathory and Louisiana's Knightmares. The Lancelot's MVS blades quickly traded swings with California's Vincent, sparks flying with each impact of the blades.

Agent California: Not bad, young one. I'm surprised you can keep up with me.
Suzaku: I've had practice. Plus, speed's kind of my thing.
Agent California: I'm certain. Now, let's see you handle my Geass!

Agent California's bangs were held back, revealing her Geass, increasing the speed of her Knightmare's attacks. However, Suzaku's eyes began glowing red, and heard Lelouch's voice, as well as Alistair's.

Lelouch and Alistair: (in unison) Live!

Lelouch's Geass command, on top of Alistair's Geass persuasion, to rescue him from Sigma, made him easily dodge Agent California's attacks.

Suzaku: Can't kill a man with a dead death wish, can you?
Agent California: Little brat!

As the Lancelot continued fighting California's Vincent, the Zangetsu blocked the attacks of Cerberus and Bathory's Gloucesters, and the Akatsukis of Asahina, Chiba and Urabe countered, with their swords, damaging the Knightmares, some.

Bathory: You cannot kill the new blood god, humans!
Asahina: Wow... Didn't know psychosis could cause such gruff.
Chiba: On a girl's voice, too. (shudders)
Urabe: Seriously. Just...creepy.
Tohdoh: And, that punk is loyal, like a dog. Guess that's where you got the name.
Cerberus: Shut up!

The Omoikane clashed with Louisiana's Gloucester, their MVS scissor blades sparking upon contact.

Agent Louisiana: You've gotten better, Kanda.
Kanda: I fought an army of Primeblood ace Knightmares, by myself. Why wouldn't I get better, to stand a chance against douchebags, like you?
Agent Louisiana: Very impressive, indeed. However, you stand no chance, against our full might.
Kanda: Keep your opinions to yourself, baldy.

The battle kept going, as the Shinkiro fired its wrist mounted Hadron Cannons at Garuda's Vincent, which blocked the shots with its Blaze Luminous.

Garuda: Your tactics and combat skill precede you, Zero.
Lelouch: I can say the same, about you. Though, you did fight Alistair, for an amount of time.
Garuda: If you think the amount of aces you have on your side will increase your chances of victory, you're mistaken.
Lelouch: And, that's the thing, you hunk of junk. I've learned something from Alistair. If the odds have been against us, from the start...then, we've already won.

The Shinkiro drew its Tesla Cannon and fired it at Garuda's Vincent, damaging both it and the Blaze Luminous. The Shinkiro then brought out its axe and repeatedly cut the Vincent, damaging its Float Unit, as well.

Garuda: Well played. So, you've been learning from Alistair. Next time, you will die. (Vincent explodes)
Lelouch: Stoic, arrogant punk...

The Zangetsu and commander type Akatsukis struck both Bathory's and Cerberus' Gloucesters, damaging them severely.

Cerberus: Damn it all! This isn't over, terrorists!
Bathory: (laughs) It'll be a maelstrom!

Both Gloucesters exploded, just as the Omoikane cut off the limbs of Lousiana's Arbiter.

Agent Louisiana: Damnation! You've yet to see the end of me, little lady! (Arbiter flees from battlefield)
Kanda: God, that accent is somewhat freaky...

The Lancelot Conquista gained the upper hand against California's Vincent, and destroyed all of its knives, while dealing heavy damage to it.

Agent California: Shit, shit, shit! What is it, with you do-gooders, anyway!? You'll never amount to anything! ...Narc! (Vincent flies away)
Suzaku: Huh. Never been called a narc, before. ...That insult made, no sense, now that I think about it.
Lelouch: The first wave's been dealt with. Everybody rest up, and-

Before Lelouch could finish his sentance, Slash Harkens came from several Vincent units, and restrained its arms and legs. Then, the Percival flew up to the Shinkiro.

Luciano: Hello, Zero! Are we late to the party?
Lelouch: (under breath) Oh, not this asshole...