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| − | The <math>S^2</math> Engine or Super Solenoid engine is device capable of producing unlimited energy, and the power source for the [[Angels|angels]]. The device was first theorized by [[Dr. Katsuragi]], in his Super Solenoid theory, and was proven correct when the inanimate body of the first angel, [[Adam]], was found in Antarctica. |
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| + | [[File:Eva 01 devouring S² Engine.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Unit-01]] devouring [[Zeruel]]'s S² Engine]] |
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| − | As EVAs can only operate a limited time without an umbilical cord (1 or 5 minutes fighting and 16 hours in survival mode), [[NERV]] and [[SEELE]] attempted to integrate the S², being the first unit to attempt doing this [[Unit 04]], though the experiment failed catastrophically. The firs EVA to acquire an S² Engine was [[Unit 01]] when it assimilated it by eating [[Zeruel]]. SEELE managed to integrate the S² Engine in Mass Production units. |
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| + | An '''S²''' ('''Super Solenoid''') '''Engine''' (S²機関, ''S² Kikan''), also referred to as an '''S² Organ''', is an organ located within the [[core]] of an [[Angel]]<ref>While never stated directly, the location of the S² Engine is strongly intimated in [[Episode 05]] during Shamshel's autopsy, and careful observation shows that Unit-01 is targeting Zeruel's core while "taking the S² Engine into itself".</ref> which grants it a limitless source of energy. [[Evangelion]]s are not born with S² Engines,<ref>No reason is provided, although numerous speculations exist.</ref> and are thus (normally) dependent upon energy supplied via a [[Internal Battery#Umbilical Cable|power cable]] or an [[Internal Battery#Internal Batteries|internal battery]]. |
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| + | A mostly-intact S² Engine is obtained from the corpse of [[Shamshel]] and sent to Germany for further study by the [[NERV#Third Branch|Third Branch's]] Energy Analysis Unit.<ref>''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. [[Episode 05]].</ref> After the S² Engine is restored, [[NERV#Second Branch|NERV's Second Branch]] in Nevada undertakes an experiment to install it into [[Evangelion Unit-04|Unit-04]], which results in the disappearance of the Eva, related facilities, and everything and everyone else within an 89-kilometer radius, swallowed by a [[Dirac Sea|Sea of Dirac]].<ref>''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. [[Episode 17]].</ref> |
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| + | Despite the loss of the restored organ, the research data is preserved in Germany. The project continues, ultimately producing nine [[Mass Production Evangelions]] outfitted with artificial S² Engines.<ref>''[[The End of Evangelion]]''. [[Episode 25']].</ref> |
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| + | A [[berserk]] [[Evangelion Unit-01|Unit-01]] is eventually able to obtain an S² Engine from the Angel [[Zeruel]] by physically devouring the organ and assimilating it as its own.<ref name=e19>''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. [[Episode 19]].</ref> According to [[SEELE]], this acquisition makes Unit-01 an "absolute being" and the living embodiment of a [[god]].<ref>''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. [[Episode 20]].</ref> The S² Engine is said to be the only thing (aside from, presumably, a [[soul]]) required to "complete" an Eva and bring it to a level of existence equal to [[Adam]]'s.<ref name=ci>''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion 2]]''. [[Classified Information#S² Engine|Classified Information. S² Engine.]]</ref> |
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| + | An intact S² Engine is never seen in the show, although it is known to be double-helical in structure, much like DNA.<ref name=ci/> (Regular solenoids are shaped like spirals.) |
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| + | The name comes from [[Dr. Katsuragi]]'s '''Super Solenoid Theory'''.<ref>''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. [[Episode 21]]'.</ref> He had intended to create an actual device ("S² Engine") based on the principles established with his theory and verified with Adam's power source, but this never came to be.<ref name=ci/><ref name=chronicle>''Evangelion Chronicle''.</ref> |
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| + | Why the name "engine" was applied to what is unarguably a flesh and blood organ<ref name=e19/> is never stated. It appears consistent with the show's tendency to disguise the inherently biological with terms of mechanical connotation. Incidentally, written with different kanji, 器官, "''kikan''" does mean "organ", providing a bit of wordplay that doesn't translate into English. |
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| + | "Fruit of Life" is considered an alternate term for "S² Engine",<ref name=ci/> and exists in contrast with [[Fruit of Knowledge]]. According to [[Kozo Fuyutsuki|Fuyutsuki]], Unit-01 had attained power equal to that of a god's upon acquiring both Fruits.<ref>''[[End of Evangelion]]. [[Episode 26']].</ref> The Fruit of Life is a reference to Tree of Life of ''Genesis'', the fruit of which was said to bestow immortal life. |
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| + | * [[Dr. Katsuragi]] |
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| + | * [[Fruit of Knowledge]] |
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Revision as of 03:56, 21 May 2015
An S² (Super Solenoid) Engine (S²機関, S² Kikan), also referred to as an S² Organ, is an organ located within the core of an Angel[1] which grants it a limitless source of energy. Evangelions are not born with S² Engines,[2] and are thus (normally) dependent upon energy supplied via a power cable or an internal battery.
A mostly-intact S² Engine is obtained from the corpse of Shamshel and sent to Germany for further study by the Third Branch's Energy Analysis Unit.[3] After the S² Engine is restored, NERV's Second Branch in Nevada undertakes an experiment to install it into Unit-04, which results in the disappearance of the Eva, related facilities, and everything and everyone else within an 89-kilometer radius, swallowed by a Sea of Dirac.[4]
Despite the loss of the restored organ, the research data is preserved in Germany. The project continues, ultimately producing nine Mass Production Evangelions outfitted with artificial S² Engines.[5]
A berserk Unit-01 is eventually able to obtain an S² Engine from the Angel Zeruel by physically devouring the organ and assimilating it as its own.[6] According to SEELE, this acquisition makes Unit-01 an "absolute being" and the living embodiment of a god.[7] The S² Engine is said to be the only thing (aside from, presumably, a soul) required to "complete" an Eva and bring it to a level of existence equal to Adam's.[8]
An intact S² Engine is never seen in the show, although it is known to be double-helical in structure, much like DNA.[8] (Regular solenoids are shaped like spirals.)
Name
The name comes from Dr. Katsuragi's Super Solenoid Theory.[9] He had intended to create an actual device ("S² Engine") based on the principles established with his theory and verified with Adam's power source, but this never came to be.[8][10]
Why the name "engine" was applied to what is unarguably a flesh and blood organ[6] is never stated. It appears consistent with the show's tendency to disguise the inherently biological with terms of mechanical connotation. Incidentally, written with different kanji, 器官, "kikan" does mean "organ", providing a bit of wordplay that doesn't translate into English.
Fruit of Life
"Fruit of Life" is considered an alternate term for "S² Engine",[8] and exists in contrast with Fruit of Knowledge. According to Fuyutsuki, Unit-01 had attained power equal to that of a god's upon acquiring both Fruits.[11] The Fruit of Life is a reference to Tree of Life of Genesis, the fruit of which was said to bestow immortal life.
Notes and references
- ↑ While never stated directly, the location of the S² Engine is strongly intimated in Episode 05 during Shamshel's autopsy, and careful observation shows that Unit-01 is targeting Zeruel's core while "taking the S² Engine into itself".
- ↑ No reason is provided, although numerous speculations exist.
- ↑ Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 05.
- ↑ Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 17.
- ↑ The End of Evangelion. Episode 25'.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 19.
- ↑ Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 20.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Neon Genesis Evangelion 2. Classified Information. S² Engine.
- ↑ Neon Genesis Evangelion. Episode 21'.
- ↑ Evangelion Chronicle.
- ↑ End of Evangelion. Episode 26'.