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I've been wondering when I watched code geass years ago, there were several
models of knightmare frames shown in the anime and it's 2nd season.

I noticed that Kallen Kozuki's knightmare - Guren has a different seat from
the other nightmare frames.

If you Zoom in , you could noticed the differences of the design in the
knightmare frames' seat (at the left is Guren S.E.I.T.E.N and at the right is
Lancelot, Lower right is Zero's Shinkiro)

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YEmJL.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YEmJL.jpg)

The picture was taken from _"The Original Picture of the Opening movie and
installation Book"_ which was with the Original CD of the opening Theme Music
sung by Flow.

The Guren's seat was somewhat modeled after a motorbike as seen in the picture
below.

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VzzY6.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VzzY6.jpg)

This is a screenshot from the anime were we can see how Kallen is leaning
forward like riding a motorbike.

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/j17P0.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/j17P0.jpg)

Are there any explanation on this?


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Why is Guren's cockpit seat different from other knightmare frames?


The closest in-universe explanation we have is that the Guren was created by
an Indian Engineer, and manufactured in Japan. The key point here seems to be
the Indian designer, because several other Knightmare Frames boast a similar
cockpit, and are either Indian-designed, or derived from the Guren.

Specifically, the Four Holy Swords' "Gekka" model is derived from the Guren
(though their power level is lower to allow for cheaper production) and has
the 'motorcycle' seat.

And, in the Second Season, the Black Knights are given a new model of Mass
Production Knightmares known as 'Akatsuki.' Again, Indian-designed, and they
have the motorcycle seat.

Beyond that is also the Akatsuki Command Model Zikisan, the Zangetsu, and the
Amanecer, which are all derived from the Akatsuki mass production model, and
all have the same style of seat.

The common thread here, is that all of these Knightmare frames were designed
in India or derived from a frame that was. So, based on that, one can
logically assume that the 'Motorcycle seat' cockpit is simply how Indian
designers build their cockpits.

Now to move away from factual, and provide a possible tactical reason for this
change...if you look at the positioning of the cockpit of Britannian-designed
Knightmares...

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zt6KL.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zt6KL.jpg)

the 'base' of the cockpit is situated at the frame's center of mass, and
actually protrudes through the chassis of the Knightmare. Most soldiers, when
being trained, are taught to aim for center of mass when firing at an enemy.
Effectively, this means that when firing at a Knightmare Frame, you are firing
directly at the cockpit.

With the 'Motorcycle' design...

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/eKqz2.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/eKqz2.jpg)

the entire cockpit is perched on the shoulders of the Knightmare, and situated
to peek over its head. This moves the base of the cockpit somewhat away from
the point that is most commonly fired upon, and actually puts the full mass of
the Knightmare in between the pilot and whoever is shooting at them, improving
the chances of a successful ejection.

The downside to positioning the cockpit this way is that with a Brittanian-
style cockpit, everything could be spread out, because the frame sticks
through the chassis of the frame. In order to perch the cockpit on the
Knightmare's shoulders, and still maintain a low enough profile to not make
the frame unwieldy, you need to compact the cockpit. The easiest thing to cut
down on is 'space for the pilot.' So you have them hunched forward in a
motorcycle-position so you can have them basically laying on top of systems
that used to be mounted into the walls.

Again, the last half of this is all theorycrafting...so take that with a grain
of salt, but it makes sense to me.


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