 The core members of the Black Knights are the remnants of a resistance cell led by Kaname Ohgi, which Lelouch becomes involved with early in the first season.Also among its upper echelon are the , the largest anti-Britannia resistance group prior to the appearance of the Black Knights, consisting predominantly of former Japanese military personnel.Among these ranks are the , an elite unit consisting of Kyoshiro Tohdoh and four of his most devoted followers.