History Fanfic / CodeJedi

** [[ArchnemesisDad Charles zi Britannia]] and [[EvilOverlord Sheev Palpatine/Darth Sidious]]. Both are [[VillainwithGoodPublicity charismatic]] [[TheEmperor absolute rulers]] of [[TheEmpire tyrannical militarized authoritarian regimes]] out to [[GalacticConqueror conquer]] the [[TakeOvertheWorld known world]] and who use [[FantasticRacism state-sponsored bigotry]] to [[PragmaticVillainy maintain control.]] Both are secretly the leaders of [[ReligionofEvil religious orders]] that [[ReligionisMagic utilize supernatural abilities.]] Both also secretly do not believe in their own rhetoric, in particular regarding their discriminatory policies and simply use it to advance other goals. However, Charles puts on a mask of being a Social Darwinist and secretly wants to [[AssimilationPlot make everyone equal.]] While [[BitchinSheepsClothing Palpatine]] puts on a ruse of being a loving ruler while actually holding his subjects in contempt, viewing himself as [[AGodAmI a god among insects]] and seeking to make it [[ImmortalitySeeker a tangible fact.]] Charles actually loves his family in his own twisted way, while [[TheSociopath Palpatine]] [[SelfMadeOrphan murdered his own family]] and only pretends to love others to [[ManipulativeBastard manipulate them.]] Furthermore, while Charles is ultimately pursuing a goal [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans he believes will overall benefit the world,]] Palpatine is a [[{{Sadist}} sadistic]] [[CardCarryingVillain megalomaniac]] who seeks only to [[DespotismJustifiesTheMeans make himself more powerful]] and [[DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans actively, even enthusiastically harms others to achieve it.]] Finally, Charles is physically imposing but his sole supernatural ability is currently limited to only being able to alter memories, while Palpatine is seemingly decrepit but has mastered the Force in nearly all its aspects.

* OffingTheMouth: Nonlethal example (barely). Despite Cornelia witnessing repeated demonstrations of Force powers by both Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, [[SelectiveObliviousness she dismisses the existence of such supernatural sorcery.]] In one particular instance in ''Messenger From Kyoto'', Cornelia makes the same mistake as Admiral Motti in mocking the Force, denouncing it nothing but a fantasy and an intimidation tactic. [[BullyingADragon All to Lord Vader's (figurative) face.]] And again like with Motti, Vader [[InstantlyProvenWrong uses said power]] to shut her up. '''''[[PsychicStrangle Hard.]]''''' Fortunately, Charles Zi Britannia intervenes via comlink and orders Vader to release Cornelia.

* TraumaButton: Vader has become this for Lelouch. Every time he sees the Dark Lord, Lelouch freezes in terror. [[TheDreaded For]] ''[[TheDreaded GOOD]]'' [[TheDreaded reason]].

** [[ArchnemesisDad Charles zi Britannia]] and [[EvilOverlord Sheev Palpatine/Darth Sidious]]. Both are [[VillainwithGoodPublicity charismatic]] [[TheEmperor absolute rulers]] of [[TheEmpire tyrannical militarized authoritarian regimes]] out to [[GalacticConqueror conquer]] the [[TakeOvertheWorld known world]] and who use [[FantasticRacism state-sponsored bigotry]] to [[PragmaticVillainy maintain control.]] Both are secretly the leaders of [[ReligionofEvil religious orders]] that [[ReligionisMagic utilize supernatural abilities.]] Both also secretly do not believe in their own rhetoric, in particular regarding their discriminatory policies and simply use it to advance other goals. However, Charles puts on a mask of being a Social Darwinist and secretly wants to [[AssimilationPlot make everyone equal.]] While [[BitchinSheepsClothing Palpatine]] puts on a ruse of being a loving ruler while actually holding his subjects in contempt, viewing himself as [[AGodAmI a god among insects]] and seeking to make it [[ImmortalitySeeker a tangible fact.]] Charles actually loves his family in his own twisted way, while [[TheSociopath Palpatine]] [[SelfMadeOrphan murdered his own family]] and only pretends to love others to [[ManipulativeBastard manipulate them.]] Furthermore, while Charles is ultimately pursuing a goal [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans he believes will overall benefit the world,]] Palpatine is a [[{{Sadist}} sadistic]] [[CardCarryingVillain megalomaniac]] who seeks only to [[DespotismJustifiesTheMeans make himself more powerful]] and [[DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans actively, even enthusiastically harms others to achieve it.]]

* HumanAliens: This becomes a particular problem with the Britannians -- Galactic Imperials like Ocho and CT-412 as condemned and ridiculed for their virtually indistinguishable physical appearance from an Earthling of East Asian descent, causing them to be mistaken for Japanese/Elevens.

* FlatEarthAtheist: Despite Cornelia witnessing repeated demonstrations of Force powers by both Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, [[SelectiveObliviousness she dismisses the existence of such supernatural sorcery.]] In one particular instance in ''Messenger From Kyoto'', Cornelia makes the same mistake as Admiral Motti in mocking the Force, denouncing it nothing but a fantasy and an intimidation tactic. [[BullyingADragon All to Lord Vader's (figurative) face.]] And again like with Motti, Vader [[InstantlyProvenWrong uses said power]] to shut her up. '''''[[PsychicStrangle Hard.]]'''''

** Ciena Ree and Euphemia. Both are [[TokenGoodTeammate idealistic and benevolent affiliates]] on the Britannia/Empire side who become close to Suzaku. Both of them offer a more positive impression of their respective factions that raises Suzaku's hopes that his reform efforts are not in vain. However, Euphy is a princess while Ciena is a commoner. Euphy isn't a fighter and stays far behind the lines when she is present during battles, while Ciena is a pilot on the front lines. Euphy's relationship with Suzaku is a budding romance while him and Ciena are more platonic or even sibling-like. Furthermore, Euphy's influence on Suzaku encourages his best qualities and helps steer him away from Vader's influence, while Ciena inadvertently pushes Suzaku's worst habit by feeding into his black and white worldview.

** Suzaku and Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Both are KnightTemplar [[TheAce ace fighters]] in and out of Knightmares who serve [[TheEmpire an oppressive totalitarian regime]], having [[FallingintotheCockpit excelled since day one without any training,]] and seek to put down rebellions against their faction. For that reason both are obsessed with capturing Zero and Luke Skywalker. Both come from a lowly background as part of an oppressed minority before rising through the ranks of their respective faction. Both are also broken people with [[DarkAndTroubledPasts a tragic history]] and have difficulty accepting [[NeverMyFault when they're wrong]]. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking Also]], both of them have a particular penchant for [[SpectacularSpinning spinning]] in combat. Despite their similarities, Suzaku recognizes that Britannia is severely flawed and [[InternalReformist seeks to change the system from within]] to help his people, while Vader is a HopeCrusher who had a direct hand in shaping the system of the Galactic Empire and has little - if any - desire to change it. Suzaku is [[TheAtoner an Atoner]] with [[DeathSeeker death seeker tendencies]] who seeks to make up for his past actions in some way, while Vader's doubled down on his devotion to the Dark Side out of stubbornness and self-pity. Suzaku is reluctant to [[ThouShaltNotKill kill even enemy combatants on the battlefield]], while Vader has killed [[WouldHurtaChild defenseless children]] to achieve his ends. Suzaku came from a prominent political family before being reduced to an Eleven, while Anakin was born into slavery who rose to become the Emperor's right-hand. Suzaku wishes to capture Zero and Luke because he [[YourTerroristsareourFreedomFighters considers them terrorists]] whose actions will do more harm than good, while Vader wants to force them to join the Dark Side. Finally, while Suzaku still has friends and loved ones who [[MoralityChain keep him grounded to some degree]], Vader has pushed away everyone who ever cared about him, in favor of continuing to serve and [[ToxicFriendInfluence be manipulated by]] [[EvilOverlord Palpatine.]]

** Suzaku and Luke: Both of them are {{Ace Pilots}} in Knightmare combat despite [[FallingintotheCockpit only being selected due to exigent circumstances and lacking in any formal training.]] Both are also [[LightisGood noble and honorable individuals with light-colored motifs,]] are frontline fighters who would prefer more peaceful options, have a tragic backstory involving a dead parental figure(s), and desire to bring down a dark, masked figure who leads an enemy army who is secretly a loved one. However, Luke is a [[YourTerroristsareourFreedomFighters freedom]] [[LaResistance fighter]] who realizes that sometimes, [[ViolenceistheOnlyOption Violence is the Only Solution]], and opposes the [[TheEmpire Galactic Empire]] [[BigBadDuumvirate and Britannia]] because they are both oppressive entities that cannot be compromised or negotiated with, and will continue with their cruelty until someone stops them. Suzaku [[LesCollaborateurs willingly works for Britannia,]] opposes all rebellion because he believes all violence is meaningless, and that change should only be pursued by [[InternalReformist working within the system]], [[HonorBeforeReason regardless of the circumstances]]. Luke believes Vader [[YouKilledMyFather killed his father Anakin]] and knows he's responsible for his Aunt and Uncle's deaths and seeks to avenge them and [[DramaticIrony honor the former's legacy]]. Suzaku [[spoiler:[[SelfMadeOrphan killed his own father to prevent Japan from fighting to the death in an unwinnable war]] and serves in the Britannian military in the hopes of [[TheAtoner redeeming himself]] by either [[InternalReformist changing the system for the better]] or [[DeathSeeker dying honorably in the process.]]]]
** Suzaku and Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Both are KnightTemplar [[TheAce ace fighters]] in and out of Knightmares who serve [[TheEmpire an oppressive totalitarian regime]], having [[FallingintotheCockpit excelled since day one without any training,]] and seek to put down rebellions against their faction. For that reason both are obsessed with capturing Zero and Luke Skywalker. Both come from a lowly background as part of an oppressed minority before rising through the ranks of their respective faction. Both are also broken people with {{Dark And Troubled Pasts}} and have difficulty accepting [[NeverMyFault when they're wrong]]. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking Also]], both of them have a particular penchant for [[SpectacularSpinning spinning]] in combat. Despite their similarities, Suzaku recognizes that Britannia is severely flawed and [[InternalReformist seeks to change the system from within]] to help his people, while Vader is a HopeCrusher who had a direct hand in shaping the system of the Galactic Empire and has little - if any - desire to change it. Suzaku is [[TheAtoner an Atoner]] with [[DeathSeeker death seeker tendencies]] who seeks to make up for his past actions in some way, while Vader's doubled down on his devotion to the Dark Side out of stubbornness and self-pity. Suzaku is reluctant to [[ThouShaltNotKill kill even enemy combatants on the battlefield]], while Vader has killed [[WouldHurtaChild defenseless children]] to achieve his ends. Suzaku came from a prominent political family before being reduced to an Eleven, while Anakin was born into slavery who rose to become the Emperor's right-hand. Suzaku wishes to capture Zero and Luke because he [[YourTerroristsareourFreedomFighters considers them terrorists]] whose actions will do more harm than good, while Vader wants to force them to join the Dark Side. Finally, while Suzaku still has friends and loved ones who [[MoralityChain keep him grounded to some degree]], Vader has pushed away everyone who ever cared about him, in favor of continuing to serve and [[ToxicFriendInfluence be manipulated by]] [[EvilOverlord Palpatine.]]

** Ciena Ree and Euphemia. Both are idealistic {{Token Good Teammates}} on the Britannia/Empire side who become close to Suzaku. Both of them offer a more positive impression of their respective factions that raises Suzaku's hopes that his reform efforts are not in vain. However, Euphy is a princess while Ciena is a commoner. Euphy isn't a fighter and stays far behind the lines when she is present during battles, while Ciena is a pilot on the front lines. Euphy's relationship with Suzaku is a budding romance while him and Ciena are more platonic or even sibling-like. Furthermore, Euphy's influence on Suzaku encourages his best qualities and helps steer him away from Vader's influence, while Ciena inadvertently pushes Suzaku's worst habit by feeding into his black and white worldview.

* AliensLoveHumanFood: When the crew of the ''Millennium Falcon'' try pizza for the first time, they of course found it to be delicious. Chewbacca, the only nonhuman of the crew, develops a particular obsession with the dish that rivals C.C.'s.

* BerserkButton: The name 'Clovis' is this to Vader, to the point that he tenses in anger upon hearing Prince Clovis' name, as it reminds him of Rush Clovis, even though the latter is long dead.

** Lelouch/Zero and Anakin/Vader: Similarly, they both dress in black with a cape and mask, prefer to [[FrontlineGeneral lead their forces in battle themselves]], have a mother they both loved deeply who died which is a catalyst for their darkest thoughts, and a best friend on the opposite side of the war. As for differences, Vader is an [[OneManArmy unstoppable monster]] and [[AcePilot incredible pilot]] while Lelouch is [[NonActionGuy physically weak and a mediocre Knightmare pilot]](for now anyway), Vader wears his suit and mask primarily because he needs them to survive while Lelouch wears his mask to hide his identity to protect his sister and be a symbol of hope to other rebels. Anakin was born a slave who eventually became a Jedi while Lelouch was a prince who was then exiled (coincidently this major change in their lives happened to both of them when they were the same age). Also, despite having great darkness in him, Lelouch still has something, or [[MoralityChain someone, keeping his darkness from completely overcoming him, his sister Nunnally]]. In contrast, Vader has no one who can keep his darker impulses in check, rather he has those like Palpatine who encourage his cruel actions.
** Lelouch and Luke: Similarly, the two are rebel commanders. They both have [[ArchnemesisDad fathers who they loathe and wish to destroy]] (though in Luke's case he doesn't know yet). Have magic powers that they use to help accomplish their goals and have mentors to teach them about said powers who are both [[Really700YearsOld well over a hundred years old]]. Had a crush on their sister at one point in their lives (though Luke didn't know Leia was his sister when he did have a crush on her, and it was Lelouch's half-sister Euphemia whom he had a crush on). Both are a child of royalty (even though in Luke's case his mother gave up the throne long before he was born). As for differences, Luke is an [[AcePilot Ace Pilot]] and leaves the planning to more capable people, whereas Lelouch is a [[TheStrategist tactical genius]] and [[NonActionGuy physically weak]]. Luke embodies [[LightisGood Light is Good]] while Lelouch is [[DarkisnotEvil Dark is not Evil]]. Luke grew up alone on Tatooine, while Lelouch always had his sister by his side. Luke is a genuinely [[TheHero heroic individual]] while Lelouch is more of an AntiHero.
** Suzaku and Luke: Both of them are [[AcePilot Ace Pilots]] who have excelled in Knightmare combat since [[FallingintotheCockpit their first time without any formal training,]] both are [[LightisGood noble and honorable individuals with light-colored motifs,]] are frontline fighters who would prefer more peaceful options, have a tragic backstory involving a dead parental figure(s), and desire to bring down a dark, masked figure who leads an enemy army who is secretly a loved one. However, Luke is a [[YourTerroristsareourFreedomFighters freedom]] [[LaResistance fighter]] who realizes that sometimes, [[ViolenceistheOnlyOption Violence is the Only Solution]], and opposes the [[TheEmpire Galactic Empire]] [[BigBadDuumvirate and Britannia]] because they are both malevolent entities that cannot be compromised or negotiated with, and will continue with their cruelty until someone makes them stop. While Suzaku [[LesCollaborateurs willingly works for Britannia,]] opposes all rebellion because he believes all violence is meaningless and that change should only be pursued by [[InternalReformist working within the system]], [[HonorBeforeReason regardless of the circumstances]]. Luke believes Vader [[YouKilledMyFather killed his father Anakin]] and knows he's responsible for his Aunt and Uncle's deaths and seeks to avenge them and [[DramaticIrony honor the former's legacy]]. Suzaku [[spoiler:[[SelfMadeOrphan killed his own father to prevent Japan from fighting to the death in an unwinnable war]] and serves in the Britannian military in the hopes of [[TheAtoner redeeming himself]] by either [[InternalReformist changing the system for the better]] or [[DeathSeeker dying honorably in the process.]]]]
** Suzaku and Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Both are [[KnightTemplar Knight Templar]] [[TheAce ace fighters]] in and out of Knightmares, having [[FallingintotheCockpit excelled since day one without any training,]] both serve [[TheEmpire an oppressive totalitarian regime]], and seek to put down rebellions against their faction. Both are obsessed with capturing Zero and Luke Skywalker. Both come from a lowly background as part of an oppressed group before rising through the ranks of their respective faction. Both are also broken people with [[DarkandTroubledPast dark and troubled pasts]] who have difficulty excepting [[NeverMyFault when they're wrong]]. However, Suzaku recognizes that Britannia is severely flawed and [[InternalReformist seeks to change the system from within]] to help his people, while Vader is a [[HopeCrusher Hope Crusher]] who had a direct hand in shaping the system of the Galactic Empire and has little - if any - desire to change it. Suzaku is [[TheAtoner an Atoner]] with [[DeathSeeker death seeker tendencies]] who seeks to make up for his past actions in some way, while Vader's doubled down on his devotion to the Dark Side out of stubbornness and self-pity. Suzaku is reluctant to [[ThouShaltNotKill kill even enemy combatants on the battlefield]], while Vader has killed [[WouldHurtaChild defenseless children]] to achieve his goals. Suzaku came from a prominent political family before being reduced to an Eleven, while Anakin was born into slavery. Suzaku wishes to capture Zero and Luke because he [[YourTerroristsareourFreedomFighters considers them terrorists]] whose actions will do more harm than good, while Vader wants to force them to join the Dark Side. Finally, while Suzaku still has friends and loved ones who [[MoralityChain keep him grounded to some degree]], Vader has pushed away everyone who ever cared about him, in favor of continuing to serve and [[ToxicFriendInfluence be manipulated by]] [[EvilOverlord Palpatine.]] [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking Also]], both of them have a particular penchant for [[SpectacularSpinning spinning]] in combat.
** [[ArchnemesisDad Charles zi Britannia]] and [[EvilOverlord Sheev Palpatine/Darth Sidious]]. Both are [[VillainwithGoodPublicity charismatic]] [[TheEmperor absolute rulers]] of [[TheEmpire tyrannical militarized authoritarian regimes]] out to [[GalacticConqueror conquer]] the [[TakeOvertheWorld known world]] and who use [[FantasticRacism state-sponsored bigotry]] to [[PragmaticVillainy maintain control.]] Both are secretly the leaders of [[ReligionofEvil religious orders]] that [[ReligionisMagic utilize supernatural abilities.]] Both secretly do not believe in their own rhetoric, in particular regarding their discrimminatory policies and simply use it to advance other goals. However, Charles puts on a mask of being a social darwinist and secretly wants to [[AssimilationPlot make everyone equal.]] While [[BitchinSheepsClothing Palpatine]] puts on a ruse of being a loving ruler while actually holding his subjects in contempt, viewing himself as [[AGodAmI a god among insects]] and seeking to make it [[ImmortalitySeeker a tangible fact.]] Charles actually loves his family in his own twisted way, while [[TheSociopath Palpatine]] [[SelfMadeOrphan murdered his own family]] and only pretends to love others to [[ManipulativeBastard manipulate them.]] Furthermore, while Charles is ultimately pursuing a goal [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans he believes will overall benefit the world,]] Palpatine is a [[{{Sadist}} sadistic]] [[CardCarryingVillain megalomaniac]] who seeks only to [[DespotismJustifiesTheMeans make himself more powerful]] and [[DystopiaJustifiesTheMeans actively, even enthusiastically harms others to achieve it.]]
** Suzaku and [[Literature/StarWarsLostStars Ciena Ree]]. Both are [[AcePilot ace pilots]] in service to an authoritarian Empire. Both come from a lowly background within said Empire, and canonically [[UndyingLoyalty remain loyal]] to them [[MyCountryRightorWrong despite each being part of groups that their respective nation has deliberately harmed]]. Both view the conflict in [[BlackandWhiteMorality black and white]], and [[InsaneTrollLogic delude themselves]] to [[IRejectYourReality maintain this view in spite of the atrocities their side frequently commits]]. Both do [[BrokenPedestal eventually become disillusioned]] in canon but continue to serve their respective empires anyway. Both constantly try to see the best in their superiors [[HorribleJudgeofCharacter despite hard evidence to the contrary]]. Both also have a loved one on the opposite side whom they are currently unaware of. However, Suzaku is a mech pilot while Ciena is a fighter pilot. Suzaku is discrimminated against based on his race by Britannia, while Ciena's people were subject to more localized prejudice. Suzaku joined Britannia to [[InternalReformist try and change them for the better]], while Ciena simply wanted to become a career pilot. Suzaku was already aware of Britannia's flaws - [[InherentintheSystem albeit not the extent of them]] - while Ciena had an [[WideEyedIdealist idealized view of the Galactic Empire initially]] and only became aware of how evil it was much later. Suzaku remains loyal to Britannia despite its crimes because of his [[TheAtoner desire for redemption]], and remains in denial because admitting he chose the wrong side would [[SunkCostFallacy make all his efforts thus far meaningless]]. Ciena's [[CultureJustifiesEverything cultural background]], with its madate on [[IGaveMyWord honoring one's oaths]] of loyalty above all, makes it so she is incapable of defecting or even deserting from the Empire, and [[MyMasterRightorWrong must serve them loyally until death]] even after [[BrokenPedestal completely losing faith in it]].
** Ciena Ree and Euphemia. Both are idealistic Token Good Teammates on the Britannia/Empire side who become close to Suzaku. Both of them offer a more positive impression of their respective factions that raises Suzaku's hopes that his reform efforts are not in vain. However, Euphy is a princess while Ciena is a commoner. Euphy isn't a fighter and stays far behind the lines when she is present during battles, while Ciena is a pilot on the front lines. Euphy's relationship with Suzaku is a budding romance while him and Ciena are more platonic or even sibling-like. Furthermore, Euphy's influence on Suzaku encourages his best qualities and helps steer him away from Vader's influence, while Ciena inadvertently pushes Suzaku's worst habit by feeding into his black and white worldview.

* ALighterShadeOfBlack: Despite being literally astronomically more powerful and expansive than the Holy Britannian Empire, the Galactic Empire is overall more progressive and tolerant as a system. Even though the Galactic Empire tended to favor the humans in their ranks, they are more than willing to commend and reward their alien/nonhuman officers if they demonstrate competency and true loyalty to the Empire, unlike Britannia that are discriminatory towards any and all non-Britannians (even towards those they grant as "Honorary Britannians"). Many Britannian officers and higher-ups tend to put their pride and pedigree above the objective of their mission (like Cornelia), whereas the Galactic Imperials tend to be more pragmatic and focused on efficiently serving the emperor (or at least, Darth Vader makes damn sure they do).

* ShadowArchetype: Darth Vader is one to Lelouch/Zero. Both are leaders with a BlackKnight aesthetic and possess supernatural powers, but Zero is purely a [[TheStrategist strategist]] with average-to-poor fighting capabilities (on foot or in a Knightmare), whereas Vader is both a mighty warrior and pilot and a military genius. Zero has flair for the theatrics and [[HopeBringer setting up spectacles meant to inspire hope in the powerless]], while Darth Vader is deathly pragmatic [[HopeCrusher in his mission of utterly quenching any and all forms of resistance and insurrection.]] Finally, both have/had a MoralityPet that they would go tot he extremes to save; Lelouch embarks on his rebellion in hopes of creating a world where his sister Nunnally can live happily, while Anakin Skywalker had sacrificed everything he knew to stop his wife from dying (but would ultimately fail to prevent).

* EqualOpportunityEvil: The Galactic Empire is this, which is made all the more apparent from their alliance with the Holy Britannian Empire. Although the human officers tend to receive favoritism, nonhumans were still overall accepted and provided equal opportunities to prove themselves and rise in the ranks. So far, most Britannian officials have reacted to the diverse alien species from the Galactic Empire's galaxy with conservation or revulsion.

* FantasticRacism: Britannia's racism to all other races and nationalities is both government and socially sanctioned. Even the mostly human-ran Galactic Empire is not spared their bigotry, and to say nothing about the various alien species native to their galaxy that come to Earth.

* ALighterShadeOfBlack: Despite being literally astronomically more powerful and expansive than the Holy Britannian Empire, the Galactic Empire is overall more progressive and tolerant as a system. Even though the Galactic Empire tends to favor the humans in their ranks, they are more willing to commend and reward their alien/nonhuman officers if they demonstrated competency and true loyalty to the Empire, unlike Britannia that are discriminatory towards any and all non-Britannians (even towards those they grant as "Honorary Britannians"). Many Britannian officers and higher-ups tend to put their pride and pedigree above the objective of their mission (like Cornelia), whereas the Galactic Imperials tend to be more pragmatic and focused on efficiently serving the emperor (or at least, Darth Vader makes damn sure they do).

* ALighterShadeOfBlack: Despite being literally astronomically more powerful and expansive than the Holy Britannian Empire, the Galactic Empire is overall more progressive and tolerant as a system. Even though the Galactic Empire tends to favor the human officers in their ranks, they are more willing to commend and reward alien/nonhuman officers if they demonstrated competency and true loyalty to the Empire, unlike Britannia that are discriminatory towards any and all non-Britannians (even towards those they grant as "Honorary Britannians"). Many Britannian officers and higher-ups tend to put their pride and pedigree above the objective of their mission (like Cornelia), whereas the Galactic Imperials tend to be more pragmatic and focused on effectively serving their empire (or at least, Darth Vader makes damn sure they do).

** Suzaku and [[Literature/StarWarsLostStars Ciena Ree]]. Both are [[AcePilot ace pilots]] in service to an authoritarian Empire. Both come from a lowly background within said Empire, and canonically [[UndyingLoyalty remain loyal]] to them [[MyCountryRightorWrong despite each being part of groups that their respective nation has deliberately harmed]]. Both view the conflict in [[BlackandWhiteMorality black and white]], and [[IRejectYourReality delude themselves]] to maintain this view in spite of the atrocities their side frequently commits. Both do [[BrokenPedestal eventually become disillusioned]] in canon but continue to serve their respective empires anyway. Both constantly try to see the best in their superiors [[HorribleJudgeofCharacter despite hard evidence to the contrary]]. Both also have a loved one on the opposite side whom they are currently unaware of. However, Suzaku is a mech pilot while Ciena is a fighter pilot. Suzaku is discrimminated against based on his race by Britannia, while Ciena's people were subject to more localized prejudice. Suzaku joined Britannia to [[InternalReformist try and change them for the better]], while Ciena simply wanted to become a career pilot. Suzaku was already aware of Britannia's flaws - [[InherentintheSystem albeit not the extent of them]] - while Ciena had an [[WideEyedIdealist idealized view of the Galactic Empire initially]] and only became aware of how evil it was much later. Suzaku remains loyal to Britannia despite its crimes because of his [[TheAtoner desire for redemption]], and remains in denial because admitting he chose the wrong side would [[SunkCostFallacy make all his efforts thus far meaningless]]. Ciena's [[CultureJustifiesEverything cultural background]], with its madate on [[IGaveMyWord honoring one's oaths]] of loyalty above all, makes it so she is incapable of defecting or even deserting from the Empire, and [[MyMasterRightorWrong must serve them loyally until death]] even after [[BrokenPedestal completely losing faith in it]].

** Suzaku and [[Literature/StarWarsLostStars Ciena Ree]]. Both are [[AcePilot ace pilots]] in service to an authoritarian Empire. Both come from a lowly background within said Empire, and canonically [[UndyingLoyalty remain loyal]] to them [[MyCountryRightorWrong despite each being part of groups that their respective nation has deliberately harmed]]. Both view the conflict in [[BlackandWhiteMorality black and white]], and [[IRejectYourReality delude themselves]] to maintain this view in spite of the atrocities their side frequently commits. Both do [[BrokenPedestal eventually become disillusioned]] in canon but continue to serve their respective empires anyway. Both constantly try to see the best in their superiors [[HorribleJudgeofCharacter despite hard evidence to the contrary]].Both also have a loved one on the opposite side whom they are currently unaware of. However, Suzaku is a mech pilot while Ciena is a fighter pilot. Suzaku is discrimminated against based on his race by Britannia, while Ciena's people were subject to more localized prejudice. Suzaku joined Britannia to [[InternalReformist try and change them for the better]], while Ciena simply wanted to become a career pilot. Suzaku was already aware of Britannia's flaws - [[InherentintheSystem albeit not the extent of them]] - while Ciena had an [[WideEyedIdealist idealized view of the Galactic Empire initially]] and only became aware of how evil it was much later. Suzaku remains loyal to Britannia despite its crimes because of his [[TheAtoner desire for redemption]], and remains in denial because admitting he chose the wrong side would [[SunkCostFallacy make all his efforts thus far meaningless]]. Ciena's [[CultureJustifiesEverything cultural background]], with its madate on [[IGaveMyWord honoring one's oaths]] of loyalty above all, makes it so she is incapable of defecting or even deserting from the Empire, and [[MyMasterRightorWrong must serve them loyally until death]] even after [[BrokenPedestal completely losing faith in it]].

** Suzaku and [[Literature/StarWarsLostStars Ciena Ree]]. Both are [[AcePilot ace pilots]] in service to an authoritarian Empire. Both come from a lowly background within said Empire, and canonically [[UndyingLoyalty remain loyal]] to them [[MyCountryRightorWrong despite each being part of groups that their respective nation has deliberately harmed]]. Both view the conflict in [[BlackandWhiteMorality black and white]], and [[IRejectYourReality delude themselves]] to maintain this view in spite of the atrocities their side frequently commits. Both do [[BrokenPedestal eventually become disillusioned]] in canon but continue to serve their respective empires anyway. Both also have a loved one on the opposite side whom they are currently unaware of. However, Suzaku is a mech pilot while Ciena is a fighter pilot. Suzaku is discrimminated against based on his race by Britannia, while Ciena's people were subject to more localized prejudice. Suzaku joined Britannia to [[InternalReformist try and change them for the better]], while Ciena simply wanted to become a career pilot. Suzaku was already aware of Britannia's flaws - [[InherentintheSystem albeit not the extent of them]] - while Ciena had an [[WideEyedIdealist idealized view of the Galactic Empire initially]] and only became aware of how evil it was much later. Suzaku remains loyal to Britannia despite its crimes because of his [[TheAtoner desire for redemption]], and remains in denial because admitting he chose the wrong side would [[SunkCostFallacy make all his efforts thus far meaningless]]. Ciena's [[CultureJustifiesEverything cultural background]], with its madate on [[IGaveMyWord honoring one's oaths]] of loyalty above all, makes it so she is incapable of defecting or even deserting from the Empire, and [[MyMasterRightorWrong must serve them loyally until death]] even after [[BrokenPedestal completely losing faith in it]].

** Suzaku and Ciena Ree. Both are [[AcePilot ace pilots]] in service to an authoritarian Empire. Both come from a lowly background within said Empire, and canonically [[UndyingLoyalty remain loyal]] to them [[MyCountryRightorWrong despite each being part of groups that their respective nation has deliberately harmed]]. Both view the conflict in [[BlackandWhiteMorality black and white]], and [[IRejectYourReality delude themselves]] to maintain this view in spite of the atrocities their side frequently commits. Both do [[BrokenPedestal eventually become disillusioned]] in canon but continue to serve their respective empires anyway. Both also have a loved one on the opposite side whom they are currently unaware of. However, Suzaku is a mech pilot while Ciena is a fighter pilot. Suzaku is discrimminated against based on his race by Britannia, while Ciena's people were subject to more localized prejudice. Suzaku joined Britannia to [[InternalReformist try and change them for the better]], while Ciena simply wanted to become a career pilot. Suzaku was already aware of Britannia's flaws - [[InherentintheSystem albeit not the extent of them]] - while Ciena had an [[WideEyedIdealist idealized view of the Galactic Empire initially]] and only became aware of how evil it was much later. Suzaku remains loyal to Britannia despite its crimes because of his [[TheAtoner desire for redemption]], and remains in denial because admitting he chose the wrong side would [[SunkCostFallacy make all his efforts thus far meaningless]]. Ciena's [[CultureJustifiesEverything cultural background]], with its madate on [[IGaveMyWord honoring one's oaths]] of loyalty above all, makes it so she is incapable of defecting or even deserting from the Empire, and [[MyMasterRightorWrong must serve them loyally until death]] even after [[BrokenPedestal completely losing faith in it]].