Diethard Ried

Black Knights' Information, Intelligence, and Public Relations Officer

A capable Britannian belonging to the Black Knights, serving as an executive handling information management and public relations. Excels in situational analysis and deduction, a shadowy powerhouse serving Zero.

Quotes

  • Information is power. Those who control it change the world.
  • Our mission is to support Zero's ideals from behind the scenes.
  • Sometimes lurk in the shadows, sometimes take center stage.
  • Create order from within chaos.
  • If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.

Trivia

  • Has a background as a former news bureau producer.
  • One of the few executives who concurrently handles the organization's public relations and intelligence.
  • Does not uniquely know Zero's true identity completely but places immense trust in him.
  • While denying spy suspicions within the story, depicted as a cold-blooded intelligence agent.
  • Sometimes acts independently due to his sharp insight.
  • Has used the relationship between Ohgi and Villetta to keep Ohgi in check.

Alternate names

Dietrich L. Riecht Diethard

Tags

Black Knights Information Control Spy Britannian Black Knights Executive Political Strategy Media Officer Central Administrator

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 16
Birth year
1987

Appearance

Overall appearance
A middle-aged man dressed in calm Britannian gentlemanly attire, exuding dignity and composure. Possesses an impressive demeanor.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • Business Suit
  • Glasses
  • Communication Equipment
  • Document Files

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm and Composed
Detailed personality
Possesses advanced judgment and reasoning skills, well-versed in organizational information control. Places immense trust in Zero and supports his ideals from the shadows. Calm and calculating, but willing to act independently for the organization's benefit.
Keywords
  • Capable
  • Espionage
  • Calm
  • Secretive
  • Loyalty
  • Schemer
Talents
  • Information Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Psychological Warfare
  • Intelligence Operations
  • Public Relations Tactics
Skills
  • Multilingual Communication
  • Data Management
  • Negotiation
  • Media Manipulation
  • Command and Leadership
Motivation
To protect the Black Knights' ideals and support Zero's goals. Establish information superiority and contribute to the organization's victory.

History

Backstory
Raised as an ordinary Britannian affiliated with the Britannian Empire. Volunteered for the Black Knights due to his excellent information control abilities and strong sense of justice, becoming an executive solely responsible for their information, intelligence, and public relations strategies. Resonates with Zero's ideals, actively serving as his close aide and becoming a vital pillar of the organization.
Debut date
October 5, 2006
Work title
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Season 1

Black Knights Formation

Significant event
Black Knights Formation
Description
Joined as information officer, contributing to the establishment of the organization's information management foundation

Black Rebellion

Significant event
Black Rebellion
Description
Handled intelligence activities and public relations during the anti-Britannian struggle, supporting the organization

Zero's Return

Significant event
Zero's Return
Description
Swiftly responds amid the chaos suspecting Zero's identity as Lelouch

United Federation of Nations Establishment

Significant event
United Federation of Nations Establishment
Description
Serves as the key figure in media strategy for the United Federation of Nations as the information control officer

Relationships

Lelouch Lamperouge

Mentor

Believes in Zero (Lelouch)'s ideals and continues to support from the information front.

Kaname Ohgi

Ally

Supported the evolution from the Ohgi Group to the Black Knights and cooperated in organizational control.

Black Knights

Black Knights: strategist

Media appearances

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV Series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

Anime / Supporting

2008 TV Series

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled

Movie / Supporting

2012 Theatrical Series

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Resurrection

Anime / Supporting

2019 Theatrical

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Colors

Game / Supporting

2008 PSP/PS2

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories

Game / Supporting

2022 Mobile

Voice cast and creators

Joji Nakata

Voice actor
Joji Nakata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition

Joji Nakata

Voice actor
Joji Nakata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Edition

Gorō Taniguchi

Creator name
Gorō Taniguchi
Role
Original author

CLAMP

Creator name
CLAMP
Role
Character designer

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

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