Having finally settled a bloody civil war, the Britannian Empire flexes its imperial muscles and, under the guise of Social Darwinism, turns its hungry gaze on the world. But among the opulence and decadence of the Britannian heartland, cracks begin to form, fueled by old noble squabbles and growing commoner discontentment. Even the royal family is not immune as concerns of succession rise, and an attempted assassination on the vi Britannia line throws the balance of power awry.At the center of it all lies Lelouch vi Britannia—son of a commoner, a distant 17th in line to the throne, and friends with all the wrong sorts of people. He cares little for the aspirations placed on him, instead focused on protecting his blinded younger sister and his growing circles of friends. He is both the enemy of the revolution and its sympathetic ear. Unfortunately for him, his sister doesn't need protection but a voice within an empire that deems her unfit to live. His childhood friend, a brother in all but name, can only survive by shaking off the yoke of colonial conquest. And the Emperor has his eyes on him, a promising yet rebellious heir.Here, webs of courtly intrigue clash with the fires of rebellion. No one can stand against the tides of history alone.- Technically a Code Geass fanfiction. Can be read without watching the show.