The Black Knights recruit. Kallen gets a custom Knightmare: the Guren Mk II.
Cornelia moves to crush the JLF, a major terrorist organization active in Japan. The Knights interfere.
They nearly capture Cornelia, but Lancelot rescues her and nearly captures Zero.
C.C. uses her power to give Suzaku mental trauma. But when Lelouch touches her, he gets a vision of her history.
Including her real name. (We don't get to hear it though.)
Cornelia's army retreats. This battle, everyone loses.