Gundam 00 and Code Geass Comparison

After a casual viewing of both Gundam 00 and Code Geass, it's become clear that there are a number of similar plot points between the two series. This post is intended as an easy way to list some of them. However, due to the spoiler nature of these plot points, they'll be found in the first post in the Comments section.

Make of all of this what you will...