Evangelion Unit-08/Unit-08γ

Evangelion Production Model-08γ (汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン 超極限空間対応用特殊装備追加可能型　改8号機γ) is an Evangelion unit introduced in the Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time. It is a variation of Evangelion Unit-08

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Being a direct upgrade/reconstruction of the Evangelion unit-08β, Evangelion unit-08y shares much of its design with it's predecessor including its striking bright pink with orange and white highlights, its eight eyed mask and it's overall general humanoid form which it shares with most of the other main line Evangelion units.

Despite its similarities, the unit-08y also has some clear distinctions. While it's color pattern is very similar to it's previous version, the unit-08y is missing the small green highlights and sports an overall darker, or at least more contrasting color scheme featuring more black on the arms and knees. Additionally, the unit-08y has a very different and significantly slimmer armor compared to the unit-08β. The unit-08ys arms are completely devoid of armor and the armor on the front of the thighs have been pulled closer to the leg resulting in a sharper, more triangular look. The top of the leg armor is pulled towards the hips and a recessed orange armor plate is now present.

One area where the armor has drastically changed is on the torso. While the color layout is mostly the same, the armor plates are entirely different with the plates on the unit-08y being far more segmented with clear gaps between the plates contributing to a slimmer look. One area where the unit has not been slimmed down is the orange sections on the chest plate which are now larger and protrude more from the central pink armor plate.

The unit also possesses ankle guards, something which was seen on the unit-08α before being removed from the unit-08β.

Features
One of the most prominent pieces of equipment used by the unit-08y is the Evangelion Production Model-08γ IRUL Spec. (Improvised Reinforced Upper Limb Specification). They serve as arm braces for the unit to both protect and add strength to the arms.

Unit-08γ also possesses overlap compatibility allowing it to overlap with other Evangelion units. When active, the unit shares many of the traits of berserk units as its eyes glow red and its jaw open unveiling the units mouth. Furthermore, the face armor also opens up exposing the face of the unit.

The unit is seen using many different weapons.

Finally, the unit is equipped with the dragon carrier, a backpack of sorts which holds a wide variety of both melee and ranged weapons. Weapons stored in the pack include a relatively small curved blade, a staff with rotary blades on each end possessing the ability to split into two halves and a wire weapon with a bright pink, glowing blade at the end.

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time
Evangelion Production Model-08γ (汎用ヒト型決戦兵器 人造人間エヴァンゲリオン 超極限空間対応用特殊装備追加可能型　改8号機γ 両腕暫定的補強仕様) is the repaired form of Unit-08 made using parts from the Euro NERV facility, in Paris, France.

The completed unit is first seen during the events of Operation Yamato. During this operation, unit-08y along with unit-02 descended onto Nerv HQ in order to prevent the activation of evangelion 13. During the descent, unit-08y supported unit-02 by providing a series of weapons including the small blade weapon and the double sided rotary blade staff which were used to clear through the path of Evangelion Mark.07.

Upon landing on Nerv HQ the Evangelions were met by an army of arm units. During their battle, the arm units successful destroy both of the unit-08ys arms rendering it unable to fight back as effectively.

After the doors of guf are opened, unit-08y activates its overlap state. After consuming Evangelion Mark.09 and Evangelion Mark.10 the unit regrows its right arm before consuming Evangelion Mark.11 and Evangelion Mark.12 earning the title of "Evangelion unit 8+9+10+11+12" before carrying Shinji Ikari through the doors of guf into the Minus Space.

Development

 * One of the concept designs was revealed, dated from 2017 was to be a Strike Support Unit, having the torso to be attached in front of a double threaded tank with various weapons around the body.

Trivia

 * The roar of Unit-08 is the voice of with the pitch altered.
 * Tha armor of Unit-08 is similar to Unit-00's prototype armor.
 * The A.T. Field beasts attacks are similar to the US Evangelion/Wolfpack pack attacks used by Mari in Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA.