vi Britannia, Marianne

Seiyuu / Dub

Dodo, Asako· Japanese

Rudolph, Liane· Japanese

Boccanera, Laura· Italian

Melloul, Céline· French

Wahlgren, Kari· English

Summary

Born on November 22, 1979 a.t.b., Marianne Vi Britannia was a Britannian noblewoman of commoner origin, a status that drew the envy of the imperial court and her husband’s other wives. As the fifth wife of the Emperor of Britannia, she was the mother of Lelouch and Nunnally, with Lelouch later adopting her maiden name, Lamperouge, as his own. Her murder remains a central mystery, with Lelouch initially suspecting foul play driven by the nobility’s jealousy. However, his investigation uncovered that several unrelated imperial members, including Clovis, Euphemia, and particularly Cornelia, held her in high regard, with Cornelia tirelessly yet unsuccessfully pursuing the truth behind the assassination. Marianne’s influence extended to the Ashford family, whose fallen social standing after her death suggests they were her supporters, leading them to protect Lelouch and Nunnally. A skilled pilot, she operated the Ganymede, an early Knightmare Frame developed by the Ashfords, earning her the moniker "Marianne the Flash" for her exceptional abilities. Her presence transcends death, as revealed in episode 23 and later in episode 7 of R2, where C.C. communicates with Marianne’s spirit through unknown means. At the end of season one,