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Evangelion Unit-02 Type II (エヴァンゲリオン弐号機II式, Evangerion Nigōki II-Shiki?) is an Evangelion Unit that was introduced in the Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA novel. It is piloted by Asuka Langley Sohryu.

Profile[]

This unit is the evolution of the Evangelion Unit-02, the "Stage 2" of the technology used on it. It sports the same red and orange color scheme of its predecessor, albeit bulkier. Being pierced by a Spear of Longinus replica in the battle against the Mass Production Evangelions in the prologue of the story, the optical nerves were severely damaged. As a result, instead of four main cameras, they were changed to a single pair.

In order to improve mobility and range, the umbilical cable power system was removed, using the rectenna instead to receive power via microwaves. By doing so, the electromagnetic interference can reduce its efficiency by more than half. However, it still proves useful in cases where the Evangelion needs to go beyond the cable's original reach.

The activity time was increased and some of the S² Engine derived equipment used by Evangelion Unit-01 was utilized due to possible compatiblity.

Features[]

Rectenna
When this unit sortied to fight the first Angel Carrier Type-1, it was equipped with two Stage 2 equipments. The first is a special cross shaped rectenna that lets the unit receive power via microwaves, released by the Maser transmission towers of NERV Japan. This rectenna uses the energy generated by the S² Engine of Ramiel that is installed in the base.

Weapons[]

Bizen Osafune
A two handed sword used by Evangelion Unit-02 Type II. It was developed from the Magorox, able to deploy the A.T. Field across the blade.
New Type Pallet Rifle "Powered 8"
This rifle is updated with railgun-based technology to be more efficient. It was also researched to develop a long barrel type Pallet Rifle which would shoot A.T. Field to penetrate enemies' A.T. Field. It can be attached to a rail system in the shoulder pylons.[1]
Spear of Longinus Replica
Asuka's retrieves it from Pandora's Box per Misato's order, where it was stored ever since the three years ago during the attempt of the Third Impact. The spear it still vibrated, even when it was submerged in liquid nitrogen.[2]

History[]

Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA[]

Volume 1[]

This unit was used by Asuka when the Angel Carrier started the attack on the NERV Japan. Asuka follows the Angel Carrier all the way down the old Geofront, destroying it using a replica of the Spear of Longinus. A few days later, another Angel Carrier Type-2 attacks. This time, she attempts to use the Pallet Rifle against it, the attack defended by a shield. Knowing that ranged attacks weren't going to work, she adapts to use the Spear and tries to fight in close combat.

Asuka attempts to pierce the red cocoon in the torso of the Angel Carrier but, instead of defeating it on the spot, the spear was pulled inside. Without being able to use her arms to defend herself, Asuka is easily struck in the arms by the Angel Carrier's shield, forcing the release of the spear. The impact shattered the cocoon, revealing the black and white sphere consumming the spear.

Using the powers of Leliel, it manages to steal the replica and by doing so, the shadow vanishes inside the cocoon. Asuka, furious, releases the cross shaped rectenna and throws it towards the ground, near the Angel Carrier's feet. As Unit-02 flees from the scene, she orders Makoto Hyuga to blast the Maser canon at it. Overcharging the rectenna, she causes an electromagnetic explosion that engulfs everything in a five-hundred-meter radius. Retrieving the Pallet Rifle from the shoulder pylon railing, she waits for the surviving Angel Carrier to emerge from the debris.

As the awakening of Super Evangelion occured, the Angel Carrier shifted its attention towards it and starts walking in the Unit's direction. Asuka attempts to stop it, but the ground began to vibrate as the giant figure leapt through the mountain, coming in their direction. As soon it arrived, it attacked the Angel Carrier with its fists, barraging the power shield with strikes until it was broken. With arms covered by an A.T Field, sufficient force was enough to destroy the Angel Carrier's skull. It attempts to swing the staff but Unit-01 easily avoids it.

Misato orders Asuka to distance herself, since she couldn't get in contact with Shinji in Unit-01 and the possibility of it going after her as soon as it was done with the carrier. As she observes the two glowing Q.R. Signum of the Angel Carrier, she circles the direction of the shield's effective angle, shooting at the shoulder pylon and shattering a shoulder into red fragments. After this attack, the Carrier throws the staff towards Unit-02's torso. Unit-01 kept attacking it, now breaking its leg with just one kick. Shinji's voice is heard through communication link as he shouts, using Unit-01's right leg to kick. The tip of the foot pierced the shield and hit the remaining shoulder pylon dead-on, shattering the Q.R. Signum. As soon it was destroyed, the Angel Carrier collapsed, quickly disintegrating. Unit-02 Type II kneeled on the ground, its internal battery spent. [3]

In preparation to the lunar expedition, Asuka asks it to be painted in the color of the moon to camouflage it in the next mission. it would be equipped with the UX-1 Allegorica becoming the Evangelion Unit-02 Type II Allegorica.[4]

Trivia[]

Evangelion Unit-02 Type II Front New

Unit-00 Head

  • Evangelion Unit-02's head was severely damaged after the Battle at NERV HQ, and repair was quite difficult. At that time, NERV Japan had not yet rolled out the Evangelion Unit-0.0, the maintenance team hoped that Unit-02 would be quickly recommissioned. There was a plan to remove the damaged head of Unit-02 and transplant the head of the Evangelion Unit-00, which had been preserved in a container, for regeneration. Although it was very possible that the head would be connected and it would be absorved by the Evangelion body, there was a high possibility that there would be mismatch between the pilot of Unit-02 and the Evangelion with a new attached head. This plan was abandoned not long after.[5]

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