Neon Genesis Evangelion

Evangelion Unit 02

Evangelion Unit 02

Asuka Sohryu Langley is the Second Child, one of the few chosen people who can pilot the giant Evangelion Units, mysterious weapons built to combat the aliens known as Angels.

General

  • Covered in approximately 12,000 plates of reinforced armor. (source) (End of Evangelion 25:55)
  • The armor serves as a limiter to keep EVAs under control and restrict their power. (source) (Episode 24)
  • Like all EVAs, EVA-02 is a biological being with flesh and organs. (source) (End of Evangelion 36:05)
  • EVAs stand approximately 70-80 meters tall. (source) (WOG)
  • EVAs are partially controlled using Personality Transplant OS, implanting a person’s personality into an organic computer. (source) (Episode 13 17:49)
  • EVAs have a soul implanted in them through unknown means. (source) (Episode 24 17:50)
  • The personality/soul implanted in EVA-02 is highly implied to be Asuka’s mother. (source) (End of Evangelion 24:00)
  • Synchronization between the pilot and the EVA allows control and movement. (source) (WOG)

Strength

  • Alongside EVA-01, kicks the Angel Israfel a considerable distance up a mountain. (source) (Episode 9 20:36)
  • Lifts a warship over itself, then throws it. (source) (End of Evangelion 24:20)
  • Pushes open the EVA docking restraints under its own power. (source) (Episode 11 17:13)
  • Throws a similar sized enemy out of a building, then punches through it and into a separate enemy’s chest. (source) (End of Evangelion 37:30)
  • Pries apart Gaghiel’s jaws despite being bitten by them. (source) (Episode 8 19:47)
  • Evenly matched in strength against EVA-01. (source) (Episode 24 17:30)
  • Scales to EVA-01. (source)

AT Field

  • AT Fields are barriers between minds/souls of living organisms; Angels and Evangelions manifest them to defend, neutralize others, and occasionally as weapons. (source) (Episode 24 18:07)
  • Blocks rocketfire and destroys helicopters using its AT field. (source) (End of Evangelion 26:00)
  • Uses its AT field to block a thrown piercing projectile as large as EVA-02. (source) (End of Evangelion 26:00)
  • Along with other EVAs, halts the Angel Sahaquiel’s fall and pushes it up using AT fields. (source) (Episode 12 19:20)
  • Summons a giant pillar of light, which also sprays water from the lake. (source) (End of Evangelion 24:01)
  • The soul creating the AT field prevents spiritual possession when connected to the pilot. (source) (Episode 24 17:50)

Durability

  • No sells tank fire and helicopter missiles. (source) (End of Evangelion 15:40)
  • Unharmed after being tackled by another EVA. (source) (End of Evangelion 34:35)
  • Tanks multiple depth charges around itself. (source) (End of Evangelion 22:30)
  • Tanks a point blank explosion that levels a mountain. (source) (Episode 9 20:55)
  • No sells being directly hit by two missiles the same size as itself, which then explode. (source) (End of Evangelion 25:15)
  • Unharmed after being thrashed around underwater through buildings by Angel Gaghiel. (source) (Episode 8 15:27)
  • Pries apart Gaghiel’s jaws despite being bitten by them. (source) (Episode 8 19:47)
  • Continues functioning after both arms cut off by Zeruel, stopped when head is cut off. (source) (Episode 19 12:20)
  • Survives and goes berserk despite running out of power, most internal organs ripped out, and stabbed through the head; killed after more stabs. (source) (End of Evangelion 36:05)
  • LCL fluid in cockpit provides mind barrier against telepaths, though not effectively shown. (source) (Episode 22 17:38)

Mobility/Speed

  • Repeatedly performs backflips to dodge attacks. (source) (Episode 9:20)
  • Jumps from ship to ship while at sea. (source) (Episode 8 13:34)
  • Dodges several missiles in mid-air. (source) (End of Evangelion 25:00)
  • Easily jumps over power lines. (source) (Episode 12 18:38)
  • Reacts to an incoming thrown projectile and blocks it with AT field. (source) (End of Evangelion 35)
  • Reacts to and dodges a falling enemy, then parries its attack. (source) (End of Evangelion 34:25)

Endurance

  • EVA Units have a power cord for indefinite function, but 5 minute internal battery if separated. (source) (End of Evangelion 25:45)
  • Can go berserk after running out of battery, like EVA-01, to continue fighting. (source) (End of Evangelion 36:05)
  • EVAs can endure for at least 5 billion years if not interfered with. (source)

Equipment

  • Carries a Progressive Knife in its left shoulder blade. (source) (Episode 8, 14:31)
  • Progressive Knives emit high frequency vibrating particles to enhance cutting power. (source) (WOG; Platinum Release Info Booklet)
  • Progressive Knife usable in magma without heat damage. (source) (17:44)
  • Progressive Knife has extendable, box cutter-like blade for ejecting and replacing damaged parts. (source) (End of Evangelion 34:10)
  • In one swing, prog knife cuts off the arm of another EVA unit. (source) (End of Evangelion 34:15)
  • Right shoulder blade has 7 Needle Gun barrels shooting at least 2 volleys of expanding spikes. (source) (End of Evangelion 35:50)
  • Pallet Rifle, standard ranged weapon, blows through Angel Matarael after AT field removal. (source) (Episode 11 20:30)
  • Can use Positron Rifle (Prototype 20 with toroidal accelerator). (source) (Episode 22: Director’s Cut 14:50)
  • Positron rifle shoots into low earth orbit, though power and accuracy reduced by range. (source) (Episode 22 Director’s Cut 15:30)
  • Positron rifle quickly fires 7-8 shots causing massive building-sized explosions. (source) (Episode 22 Director’s Cut 15:45)
  • Can dual wield scaled up assault rifles and grenade launchers creating building-sized explosions. (source) (Episode 19 11:37)
  • Shoulder blades can hold backup batteries to extend EVA battery life by unknown degree. (source) (Episode 11 17:40)

Intelligence/Personality

  • Asuka, 14 years old at story start, graduated college with degree in unknown field, likely physical science. (source) (Episode 10 5:12)
  • In EVA-02, Asuka grapples with an enemy and breaks its neck. (source) (End of Evangelion 34:25)

Senses

  • EVA-02’s four eyes have optical and electromagnetic wave sensors. (source) (WOG; Platinum Edition EVA release booklets)
  • Reacts to and punches an incoming missile despite another missile obscuring vision. (source) (End of Evangelion 25:15)
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