NEON GENESIS EVANGELION.

NERVE

The official version says that NERV is a private organization under the direct supervision of the UN, with limited authority over local administration and, to a certain extent, over UN military forces. However, in reality NERV is essentially independent during the development of its operations. Apparently, many members of the UN did not take the organization seriously at first. However, as a result of the inability of conventional military forces to combat the Angels, command of operations was placed in the hands of NERV. Throughout the course of the series, the development of strategies is always left to the highest-ranking personnel of NERV, without receiving any direct outside interference. NERV's origins lie in a research organization known as GEHIRN. It is unclear when GEHIRN was created, but it appears to have been established shortly after Second Impact. While Tokyo-3 and the headquarters were under construction, GEHIRN operated out of the Artificial Evolution Laboratory located in Hakone. Eventually, when the Central Dogma and MAGI supercomputers were completed, the organization was restructured by SEELE to suit the needs of the project and renamed NERV. This restructuring was put into effect in 2010, shortly after the suicide of Dr. Naoko Akagi. Unlike GEHIRN, whose existence was officially a secret (with the Artificial Evolution Laboratory serving as a front to the public), NERV is a semi-public organization. Secretly, NERV is backed by the mysterious organization SEELE, which covertly controls the United Nations. The ultimate goal of NERV and SEELE is to eliminate the Angels in order to carry out the Human Complementation Project. However, Gendo Ikari has his own plans and conspires against SEELE's machinations.

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There are several NERV bases or "branches". These bases are located in some of the most powerful countries in the world. Most of them house their own MAGI systems and have their own construction and maintenance facilities for Evangelion Units. The most important facilities are: First Branch of NERV - located in Massachusetts, USA. Second Branch of NERV - located in Nevada, USA (possibly Area 51) Third Branch of NERV - located in Germany (possibly Berlin or Hamburg) Matsushiro Secondary Experimental Base NERV Headquarters NERV's headquarters are in Japan. It is located in the GeoFront, a spherical underground cavern beneath Tokyo-3. The facility contains the original MAGI system. Other possible installations During the course of the series, only the most important facilities are revealed. Despite this, there are hints that point to the existence of other possible facilities. As revealed during episode 25, the other MAGI systems are located at prominent bases around the world. One such system, designated "MAGI 06", is located in Beijing, China. Chinese agent discusses with Gendo Ikari the construction of future Evangelion Units and says that his country will produce Unit-08. Because of this, it is possible that another branch, or at least a prominent facility of NERV, is located in Beijing. NERV employs thousands of people worldwide, including scientists, technicians, paramilitary security forces and support staff. The standard uniform for NERV personnel is khaki, with orange shoulder patches. Personnel in command positions (Gendo, Fuyutsuki, and even Kaji) wear drab robes in which dark colors predominate. All NERV personnel wear a triangular clip on the left side of their chest, which appears to denote their rank.

NERVE

Department of Tactics and Strategies The Tactical Operations branch under Misato Katsuragi is responsible for coordinating the Evangelion Units during combat against the Angels. It is also in charge of directing NERV's internal security forces, which are tasked with defending the organization from terrorist attacks and other small-scale threats. However, NERV's primary focus is on combating the Angels, not other humans. As a result, the organization is not equipped to repel a large-scale frontal attack by well-trained military forces. As revealed during episode 25, SEELE made extensive cuts to NERV's defense budget, possibly with the purpose of making the organization vulnerable to attacks by military forces. NERV security personnel wear khaki uniforms, identical to the uniforms of the operations staff, but distinguished from them by the use of red berets. They are usually armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A3 and Steyr MPi 69/81 machine guns. Misato Katsuragi (a Captain who was later promoted to Major) wears an officer's uniform consisting of a beret and a red jacket (which she usually wears open except on formal occasions). Department of Technology and Development The Technical Division headed by Dr. Ritsuko Akagi is the scientific branch of NERV, responsible for the research and development of Evangelion Units, as well as their maintenance and repair. It is also responsible for analyzing scientific data obtained from the Angels, in an attempt to gain a better understanding of the nature of said beings and thus help the Tactical Operations Division develop more effective strategies. Each NERV facility houses a large corps of mechanics, electricians, and personnel dedicated to maintenance, repair, and construction.

NERVE

Public Relations Department NERV has its own public relations section, which handles propaganda aimed at the general public. Their goal is to control information about the Angels and the Evangelion Units. For example, in episode 03 the official information they release to the public news is that no one was hurt in Evangelion Unit 01's battle against Sachiel, when in fact Toji Suzuhara's younger sister was seriously injured. Rank structure NERV's command structure does not appear to follow the established pattern of modern armies and organizations. Above all departments is the top leadership, consisting of Commander Gendo Ikari and Vice-Commander Kozo Fuyutsuki. In the event that Gendo is not at the base, the person in charge is Fuyutsuki, who has the same power as Gendo during his absence. Below Gendo and Fuyutsuki is Misato Katsuragi, who initially held the rank of Captain and was later promoted to Major. Makoto Hyuga, Shigeru Aoba, and Maya Ibuki all hold the rank of First Lieutenant and are directly under Misato. On the other hand, Ryoji Kaji seems to have great freedom within the facility without fitting into established ranks. Despite being designated as a "special inspector," Kaji does not appear to hold a specific rank, nominally working for NERV's internal affairs division. For her part, Dr. Ritsuko Akagi does not appear to possess a formal rank, despite being a high-ranking member of the command hierarchy and the head of the Technical Division. Ritsuko's full title is "Head of Project E, Dr. Ritsuko Akagi of the First Division of the Technology Bureau."

EVAS

EVAs, for short, are combat mechas piloted by the Children Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Soryu, and Shinji Ikari. They were designed by Ikuto Yamashita and series director Hideaki Anno. Although they appear to be giant humanoid robots, EVAs are biological beings enhanced both cybernetically and mechanically. They were created by the organization GEHIRN and its successor NERV to defend Tokyo-3 from the threat of the Angels and prevent the catastrophic event known as Third Impact. However, there is an ulterior motive that justifies their existence. An EVA has almost the same physical form as a normal human being, and although it has slightly different proportions in the torso and waist, its limbs are identical to humans. Despite this, the shape and characteristics of the skull vary. Some failed prototypes have a skull identical to that of a human being, while the number of eyes in the first production models varies. Mass Production Units, on the other hand, have no eyes and their heads are vaguely outlined like a cetacean. With the exception of Unit-02, which has blue-purple blood, all Evangelion have red blood. They also possess internal organs, including a complete digestive tract. Like Adam and the Angels, all Evangelion have a nucleus, located in the solar plexus region. They also possess advanced regenerative capabilities. Unit-01 has demonstrated extremely rapid and controlled regeneration. The exact height of the EVAs is never disclosed. Despite this, it can be assumed that they are between 50 and 100 meters tall by comparisons with some military vehicles. It is also possible to estimate their height based on the size of the Entry Plugs compared to the pilots. Even with their enormous size, the EVAs are capable of amazing movements, measuring 100 meters tall.

EVAS

Misato Katsuragi states that Unit-01's armor has the ability to withstand the explosion of Jet Alone's nuclear reactor. Although this event never comes to fruition, EVAs have demonstrated that they can withstand large explosions, such as Sachiel's devastating self-destruction in Episode 02 and Gaghiel's massive underwater explosion in Episode 08. However, in the final stage of the plot, the armor's true purpose is revealed: it functions as a restraint that allows the EVAs' true power to be suppressed and controlled. To reinforce their autonomy, they use different power sources, including external batteries, an umbilical cable or an S² motor, and internal backup batteries. Officially, the charge of the internal battery varies: one minute using all functions (Racing Mode in English), five minutes in minimum consumption mode (Normal Mode in English) and sixteen hours if it is only used to keep the pilot alive (Slow Mode in English). The Evangelion are theoretically incapable of generating an S² Engine on their own, though Unit-01 obtains one by devouring Zeruel's. Later, Mass Production Units are equipped with the first successful S² Engines developed by humans. All EVAs have an incomplete section of the spine, leaving a circular opening into which the Entry Plug is inserted. In this way, the insertion completes the missing nerve connections that run from the head to the rest of the body. The lower end of the Plug is inserted into the core, which has a cylindrical cavity drilled in it to accommodate it. Plug depth is a relevant factor that must be carefully monitored. Before activation, the interior of the cockpit is filled with a liquid called LCL, which is constantly purified by the life support systems. This liquid provides oxygen to the pilot's lungs.

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The pilot also receives impulses from the EVA. This phenomenon is related to the degree of synchronization. This connection not only allows the Evangelion to move, but also to experience what it feels. The pilot feels the pain of the injury, but does not suffer it physically. However, the danger lies in the psychological shock generated by feeling the fracture or loss of a body part. In other words, the pilot can die if he has a very high synchronization rate and his unit is severely damaged. Despite the good control provided by nerve impulses, EVAs sometimes go berserk, especially Unit-01. In this state, the EVA moves on its own, ignoring the pilot's commands. Its behavior becomes more ferocious and savage, being able to increase its combat strength. Some units that have screwed jaws are forced to open them to let out a terrifying roar. EVAs do not have any weapons themselves, but they can use external hand weapons to fight their enemies. These include pistols, machine guns, rocket launchers, the positron rifle and others, and even edged weapons such as axes, saws, spears and above all the progressive knife, carried on the shoulder fins. Mass Production Units carry copies of the Spear of Longinus capable of modifying their structure and turning into double-edged blades. Additionally, some units, such as Unit-02 and Unit-05, have been shown to have additional weapons integrated into their armor.

EVA-01

The first Evangelion Units, from Unit-00 to Unit-04, have armor of different colors and a custom-designed helmet. Unit-01's helmet is notable for its elaborate design. Its appearance is aggressive and can generate a significant psychological impact on those who observe it. It features a prominent horn in the center of its forehead and its imposing jaw displays enormous teeth. The armor is a deep purple color, complemented by elements of black, orange, and neon green. The spoilers on its shoulders feature a unique configuration and feature air intake-like openings on their front. Additionally, the unit has distinctive chest plates that resemble pectoral muscles. These features make Unit-01 aesthetically different from other Evangelions, which have unvented fins and sport a single V-shaped chest plate. The humanoid entity under the armor has two green eyes, with four holes located between them. Its skin is smooth and dark brown. On its forehead it has an "angel face" similar to Sachiel's face. The soul of EVA-01 is that of Yui Ikari. For this reason, her son Shinji was chosen as the pilot. Yui's exact motives for becoming the resident soul of EVA-01 are not fully understood, but it is known that she is against SEELE's plans. Being inside the Evangelion allows her to influence events far more than a normal person would be able to. EVA-01's operational history is longer than that of the other Evangelion Units. It is the first EVA to engage in combat against an Angel. The unit exhibits a tendency to move independently from the start. It first moves its arm to protect the pilot, Shinji Ikari. During the first fight, Unit-01 and its inexperienced pilot are easily overpowered by the angel Sachiel; however, the EVA suddenly entered and

EVA-01

During the first engagement, Unit-01 and its inexperienced pilot are easily overpowered by the angel Sachiel; however, the EVA suddenly went into berserk mode, violently lunging at the angel, causing massive damage to its core. Seeing itself defeated, the angel clung tightly to the EVA and self-destructed, though this failed to destroy it. Unit-01 then confronts the angel Shamshel. In this battle, the EVA's umbilical cord was severed by the angel's whips, and Shinji had to fight on reserve power. Ignoring orders to retreat, Shinji inflicted a fatal wound on its core with the Progressive Knife, killing it seconds before its energy ran out. profile EVA-01 was created by GEHIRN at the Artificial Evolution Laboratory in Hakone and designated as a Test Type. Unlike the other units, this EVA was generated directly from Lilith, and is consequently known as Lilith's alter ego (リリス の 分身, Ririsu no bunshin ?). On a physical level, EVA-01 has the same characteristics as an Adam-based Evangelion (i.e. it is physically similar to the other units), so the exact nature of its relationship to Lilith remains a matter of debate. Like the rest of the Evangelions, EVA-01 was created as a weapon to combat the Angels, and was the first to be used in a real confrontation against one of them. It is also famous for entering berserk mode and moving without any kind of power source during combat, becoming an extremely dangerous weapon. It is important to note that throughout the original series, it is clearly seen that EVA-01 is treated with favoritism by Gendo Ikari. Once all the Angels are destroyed, the unit becomes the key piece of Ikari and SEELE's plans.

EVA-02

EVA-02 was created at NERV's Third Branch located in Germany and designated as the Production Model. Its design corrects the mistakes made during the construction of the previous units, making it the first Evangelion specifically designed for combat against the Angels. It combines the efficient construction of Unit-01 with numerous special features. For example, Unit-02 is capable of using the D-type equipment seen in Episode 10. Additionally, he has a retractable needle launcher hidden in his right shoulder, as well as a different progressive knife called the PK-2, which resembles a box cutter. This knife has the unique ability to replace its blade if it breaks. By pressing a button, a new blade extends from the handle, allowing the pilot to continue using the PK-2 without interruption. angelion Unit 02. The meticulous and precise construction of Unit-02 is a testament to the cutting-edge engineering used in its creation. Every component has been designed to maximize its performance on the battlefield, providing a perfect combination of strength and agility. Unit-02 has shown exceptional performance under the command of its pilot, Asuka Langley Soryu. Notable achievements include the aquatic combat with the sixth Angel, Gaghiel, and the synchronized battle against the seventh Angel, Israfel. Later, she achieved a very high level of synchronization under the influence of Kaworu Nagisa. Finally, in The End of Evangelion, she manages to achieve perfect synchronization with Asuka during their confrontation with the JSSDF and the Mass Production Units. Unlike Unit-01, EVA-02 has largely remained under control, entering berserk mode only once. However, this incident was short-lived, like a flame that burns brightly but quickly dies out.

EVA-02

This EVA features predominantly red and orange armor, with subtle white, black, and violet accents. Notable among these are the aerodynamic fins on its shoulders, which give it a distinctive look, and it also sports a V-shaped plate on its chest. As for its face, it can be seen that it has four eyes, while its helmet is divided into articulated segments. One segment surrounds the pronounced jaw and the lower eyes, while another covers the upper pair of eyes. These pieces are movable and occasionally open, revealing the entity's 'real eyes', hidden beneath them. The humanoid entity under the armor has grey skin, four orange eyes, and purple blood. These peculiar characteristics make Unit-02 unique, as the other units have brown skin and red blood. The soul of EVA-02 is that of Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu. For this reason, her daughter, Asuka Langley Soryu was chosen as the pilot. Unit-02, built in Germany, is the first Evangelion designed specifically for combat. The sixth Angel, Gaghiel, attacked the United Nations fleet as it was carrying Unit-02 towards Japan. Asuka Langley Soryu and Shinji Ikari, piloting the Unit, confronted the Angel. Asuka attempted to fight her unit without being prepared for combat in the water, and once the Angel threw them into the sea, they were at its mercy. Misato came up with a plan, which was to have the Angel swallow two battleships, by opening Unit-02's jaws, and then fire all the cannons at its core, located in the center of the mouth. This, together with the self-destruction of the ships, would destroy the Angel. Seeing that they had no other choice, the fleet captain agreed to the plan. Meanwhile, aboard Unit-02, Shinji and Asuka achieved perfect timing at the crucial moment and, fortunately for everyone, managed to open the angel's jaw.

EVA-03

Evangelion Unit 03 was built at NERV's First Branch located in Massachusetts, United States. It is one of two units manufactured using the second design of the Production Model (that is, following the EVA-02 model, but standardizing it). The assigned pilot was Toji Suzuhara, but on the way to Japan, Unit-03 was possessed by the thirteenth angel, Bardiel, who appeared as a cloud. Unit-03, under Bardiel's control, suffered brutal destruction at the hands of Unit-01. This occurred after control of the EVA was taken from Shinji in order to activate the Dummy Plug. Toji, the pilot of Unit-03, was seriously injured, losing a leg and an arm. However, in the manga, his fate was even more tragic, as he died as a result of the incident. The armor follows the standard design used by production models following EVA-02. It has aerodynamic fins on its shoulders and a V-shaped plate on its chest. There are no striking elements or details in his armor and the only notable difference is that his body is black, with some white details. The head is the only part that features a distinctive design, being rounded and with stylized air intakes distributed around the face. Additionally, it shares characteristics with EVA-01, as it has a prominent jaw and an aggressive look. Following the mysterious accident caused by Unit-04, NERV's First Branch decided to send Unit-03 to Japan. The activation test would be held at the Matsushiro Secondary Experimental Base and Toji Suzuhara was selected to be the Fourth Children. Shinji and Asuka are left in Kaji's care while Misato goes to supervise the activation test of Unit-03.

Shinji Ikari

Shinji Ikari (碇シンジ, Ikari Shinji?) is the Third Children, the main protagonist of the series and the designated pilot of Evangelion Unit 01. Shinji is the son of bioengineer Yui Ikari and the head of the NERV organization, Gendo Ikari. After his mother's death, his father abandoned him, and he lived with his sensei for 11 years. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he was summoned to Tokyo-3 to pilot Unit-01 and face the Angels. At first, he lived alone with Misato Katsuragi. However, they were later joined by Asuka Langley Soryu. At the beginning of the series, Shinji exhibits a passive and laid-back personality, probably inherited from his quiet life with his sensei. However, behind this attitude, it is evident that he is deeply moved by what surrounds him. After keeping his cool for a long period, he finally explodes in anger in front of his father. Lack of self-confidence is one of the reasons for his passivity, and his experiences at NERV do not improve his situation. Despite this, Shinji is aware of his own weaknesses and always shows himself to be kind and compassionate. Shinji is normally quite introverted. In social situations he is awkward, and often exhibits difficulty controlling his emotions. He has a great fear of being hated, probably because he was abandoned in his youth. Gendo abandoned his son at the age of 4, which traumatized the young boy for the rest of his life. For that reason, Shinji has closed himself off and rejects any attachment to others, for fear of being betrayed again. Due to his fragile emotional state, the young man decides to isolate himself from the world using headphones, listening to music on his SDAT player. He usually always plays tracks 25 ("You Are the Only One") and 26 ("Blue Legend"). Gendo only deigns to contact his son if he can serve his plans. And Shinji is usually happy to follow orders, as he only wishes.

Shinji Ikari

While Shinji is a great pilot, the young man does not seem to show any other skills, apart from a certain talent for cooking. However, in episode 15 it was revealed that he played the cello. His musical talent seems to be the only way he has of openly expressing himself. Although the young man claims to have no talent, despite performing a Bach piece considered very demanding. Shinji has brown hair and blue-grey eyes, traits he inherited from his mother, Yui. He is a thin person and it is noticeable that he likes to keep things in order as he usually keeps his shirt tucked into his pants. When at NERV or out of town, he wears a white shirt and dark pants, though in his apartment he prefers to wear more casual clothing. Shinji's Plug Suit is light blue and white, complemented by some black parts. When Shinji was about three years old, his mother passed away, causing him great suffering that affected him for a long time. After being abandoned by his father Gendo Ikari, Shinji lived with his sensei for eleven years. The young boy has been summoned to Tokyo-3 by his father. While waiting for someone to pick him up, Shinji witnesses the attack of the angel Sachiel. Misato Katsuragi rescues him just in time, and they speed off in their Renault Alpine A310. At NERV's base, Shinji learns his father's true motives: to appoint him as pilot of Evangelion Unit 01. Shinji refuses, seeing that his father only wants to use him. Faced with this situation, Gendo decides to use Rei Ayanami, who is seriously injured and wrapped in bandages. This act of cruelty changes Shinji's mind and he finally decides to cooperate. Aboard the Evangelion, the young man is knocked unconscious shortly after the battle begins, but suddenly the EVA goes into berserk mode, acts on its own and destroys the angel. Shortly after the angel's defeat, Misato takes Shinji to live with her.

Rei Ayanami

Personality At the beginning of the series, Rei Ayanami is presented as an enigmatic young woman with an introverted, silent and uncommunicative character, who despite trusting adults, only shows emotions and sincere loyalty towards Gendo Ikari, with whom she also maintains a distant relationship. Rei lives on a desolate street in Tokyo-3, in the lonely apartment number 402. This apartment shows that Rei leads a monotonous and isolated life. It also happens to be a representation of the underground room where she was born and raised, as stated by Ritsuko Akagi in episode 23. Rei's most prized material possession is Gendo Ikari's broken glasses, which she picked up from the ground when he dropped them while freeing her from the Entry Plug ejected from EVA-00. In episode 05, Shinji goes to Rei's apartment to give her an ID. When she comes out of the shower, she doesn't seem to care that Shinji can see her naked. Instead, she gets upset when she sees the young man holding Gendo's glasses. When Shinji falls on top of her, Rei treats it as a minor annoyance and asks him to please move. She then gets dressed in his presence, showing no embarrassment or discomfort. Later, when Shinji tries to apologize to Rei for what happened, she doesn't seem to care. This shows that Rei is so inexperienced with interacting with other people that she has no idea what effect her nudity might have on a teenager. Rei only shows anger when Shinji speaks disparagingly about Gendo and so she slaps him. However, Rei develops a loving relationship with Shinji after he rescues her after her fight with Ramiel, opening the Entry Plug hatch just as her father had done in the past. At that moment, Rei states that she doesn't know what to say and Shinji asks her for a smile. She returns his smile. He tends to attract the rejection of Asuka Langley Soryu, due to his extremely submissive, passive personality.

Rei Ayanami

She tends to attract the rejection of Asuka Langley Soryu, due to her extremely submissive, passive and obedient personality. When Asuka offered her friendship, Rei replied that she will accept it when ordered by the adults. In fact, Rei is diametrically opposed to Asuka, who is extroverted and passionate, while Rei is introverted and cold. Rei is a vegetarian. It is unclear whether this is by choice, or due to her physiology. It should be noted that Hideaki Anno, the creator of the series, is also a vegetarian, as is Nadia, another character created by Anno. The only moment of panic Rei experiences is when she is asked to leave after seeing Shinji absorbed by Leliel. Later, she realizes that Shinji is important to her thanks to some words Toji Suzuhara told her. It is implied in episode 19 that Rei Ayanami does not dream. When Shinji is unconscious in the hospital Asuka says that he must be dreaming. Rei is baffled by Asuka's words, as she does not know what that is. At another point in the series, Rei seems to feel compassion for Asuka's sudden depression and inability to pilot EVA-02. For that reason, she tries to offer her advice, but is met with insults and a slap. The climax of the young girl's emotional evolution comes during the fight against Armisael. In this fight, a sudden despair mixed with a clash of memories leads her to find herself crying. And motivated by a strong desire to save Shinji's life, she self-destructs the EVA-00, apparently perishing with him. However, Rei soon reappears, with no memories, but a desire to know herself. This curiosity leads her to recall her recent emotions and to cry again. She ultimately chooses Shinji over Commander Ikari, and even destroys Gendo's glasses, the symbol of her bond with him. Rei has short, light blue hair and is quiet and reserved.

Asuka Langley Soryu

Her most notable appearance is her flaming red hair, which she pins back with her A10 Clips, and her blue eyes, possibly stemming from her German genetic heritage. Her best friend is her classmate and class representative, Hikari Horaki. Asuka is a talented young woman who values ​​her autonomy and yearns to be recognized as an adult. However, it is evident that she has difficulty expressing her true feelings to others, being aggressive, conceited, and stubborn at times. Her aggressive personality is a facade that protects a very vulnerable and insecure girl, a facet that the viewer only sees in the young girl's dreams. It is important to note that Asuka seeks to forget her past. The fateful events of her childhood left a mark on her, and that is why she tries to forget them. However, she frequently dreams about those events. During training to fight Israfel, Asuka argued that everything was going wrong because of Shinji. Then, Misato Katsuragi proposes to put Rei in her place, and to everyone's surprise, Ayanami quickly obtains better results, which makes it clear that the problem was Asuka's. The revelation leaves her dismayed, and she does not accept the idea of ​​Rei taking her place. Because of all of the above, she has a strong need to be self-sufficient, but exhibits great difficulty in dealing with her self-perceived failure. Asuka is also very talkative, outgoing and charismatic, which allowed her to be very popular at school. She has no shame and does the first thing that comes to mind, such as asking Shinji for a kiss simply because she is bored. Her personality could be marked as a kind of "identity reinforcement": she constantly boasts that her EVA is better, that she is NERV's hope and that no one will forget her or mistake her for something she is not, which would be interpreted as her way of making sure she does not go through what she experienced in her childhood again and of justifying her own existence.

ANGELES

Angels are the offspring of Adam, the first of them. They all produce an AT field of varying intensities, and they are all identified as having a blue blood pattern, whether they have blood or not. Their bodies are powered by internal S² engines, and possess a core in which their soul resides: sufficient damage to this location results in the death of the angel. Some of them, when they reach this point, choose to self-destruct, either through a large explosion or simply disintegrating. There is no common form or physiology for angels. Their size ranges from microscopic to gigantic, and their forms are very exotic. Weeks often pass between their attacks, however, between the arrivals of the thirteenth and fourteenth angel barely three days passed. Their origins are also unclear: some emerge from the sea, others manifest directly above Tokyo-3, and on some occasions, they come from beyond the atmosphere. Their arrivals are predicted in the Dead Sea Scrolls, in the possession of SEELE. Although it is not entirely clear what the angels' objective is, it is clear that some of them are trying to reach Lilith. This not only endangers the entire planet, but also interferes with the plans of SEELE, who intend to carry out the Human Complementation Project. In the series, a detailed explanation is never given about the origin of the angels. However, during the course of the story, certain clues are provided that allow the viewer to draw some conclusions about them.

Gendo Ikari

Gendo Ikari (碇 ゲンドウ, Ikari Gendō?) is a major character in the Evangelion franchise. He is the commander of the military organization NERV and the main driving force behind its creation. He is also the head of Project E and father of Shinji Ikari, pilot of Evangelion Unit 01. He is recognizable by his classic gesture of putting his hands together (always wearing white gloves) in front of his face. Gendo was born on April 29, 1967 and is 48 years old. He adopted the surname Ikari after marrying Yui Ikari. His maiden name is Gendo Rokubungi. A renowned scientist with a mysterious past works in collaboration with the SEELE organization on a secret project called the Human Complementation Project. He is very strict and authoritarian to the point of obsession, and his goal is to definitively eliminate the angels to avoid a Third Impact that would mark the end of human existence. This goal absorbs his entire daily life, which is demonstrated when he abandoned Shinji for work reasons and Shinji, in turn, never forgave him. History Shinji's father was born Gendo Rokubungi. Although virtually nothing is known about his childhood and youth, there are indications that he may have lived in a traumatic environment. During his studies, he met Yui Ikari, with whom he began a relationship, and Professor Kozo Fuyutsuki, with whom he became friends. Many who knew him thought that his relationship with Yui was due to his connections with SEELE, however, throughout the series and the films it is shown that his relationship with her was deeper. Gendo and Yui Ikari together He and Yui got married in the early 21st century and he took the surname Ikari (in both Japan and the West it is very rare for a man to take a woman's surname). In 2001, their son, Shinji Ikari, was born. They both worked at GEHIRN, with Gendo becoming the leader. After the EVA-01 contact experiment and Yui's apparent death.

Gendo Ikari

History Shinji's father was born Gendo Rokubungi. Although virtually nothing is known about his childhood and youth, there are indications that he may have lived in a traumatic environment. During his studies, he met Yui Ikari, with whom he began a relationship, and Professor Kozo Fuyutsuki, with whom he became friends. Many who knew him thought that his relationship with Yui was due to his connections with SEELE, however, throughout the series and the films it is shown that his relationship with her was deeper. Gendo and Yui Ikari together He and Yui got married in the early 21st century and he took the surname Ikari (in both Japan and the West it is very rare for a man to take a woman's surname). In 2001, their son, Shinji Ikari, was born. They both worked at GEHIRN, with Gendo becoming the leader. After the EVA-01 contact experiment and Yui's apparent death, Gendo became a very cold and distant man, sending Shinji to live with his sensei.

Misato Katsuragi

Misato Katsuragi (葛城 ミサト, Katsuragi Misato?) is one of the main characters of Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is in charge of tactical operations for the NERV organization, responsible for coordinating the Evangelion Units in combat against the Angels, holding the rank of captain. She is later promoted to the rank of major. She is the daughter of Dr. Katsuragi, and was the only survivor of the Second Impact. In 2015, she was the instructor of Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Soryu, the respective pilots of the Evangelion units. Misato is witty, outgoing, and laid-back. She displays a carefree attitude most of the time, behaving childishly and immaturely at times. She is terrible at cooking, so she resorts to instant food. She is also prone to getting drunk and leaving her apartment in a mess. Misato generally acts very cheerful and optimistic, being seductive at times. She is also an intelligent woman, being very professional at work. She leads the organization's tactical operations with great skill. When the situation demands it, Misato exhibits remarkable skills in both planning and improvising military tactics (as seen in Operation Yashima). Misato is qualified to take command during Commander Gendo Ikari's absence, and has demonstrated her ability to make the right decisions under extreme situations. Her spontaneity and strategic genius are evident during the Angels' attacks. Thanks to these abilities, NERV has managed to overcome threats of great magnitude such as Ramiel and Sahaquiel. Misato is a very noble person, with a big heart and kindness, but she feels lonely and sad due to the events that happened to her in her past (the death of her father in the Second Impact). During the series we see that she tries to hide her loneliness behind a mask of joy and smiles.

Misato Katsuragi

Another characteristic of Misato is that she always seeks the company of men. She knows her physical attractiveness and behaves very seductively with men; there are those who claim that Misato is very open in sex, being too extroverted at times, since she relies a lot on insinuations to attract men. In reality, she does this to escape loneliness (her greatest fear and the one she dreads) and find the ideal company (the "father" she never had, Misato is known to suffer from what is known as the Electra Complex: a kind of obsessive fixation towards the paternal figure by the daughter). This problem was born due to the personality of her father, who was obsessed with his research and neglected his family.

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Rei Ayanami has natural sky blue hair, Asuka Langley has long natural brown hair, Shinji has short dark brown hair. EVA=Units, exceed the speed of sound by quite a bit. The EVAs are capable of carrying 2.5 million tons, and the EVAs can use AT shields offensively and defensively. All EVA pilots are the same age as {{user}}, since the best connections for EVAs are teenagers. No adult can pilot an EVA.

CAMPO AT.

The AT Field is an extremely important element in the Evangelion franchise. It is called Anti-Tank Field in the Spanish translation and Atomic Field in Renewal, both of which are translation errors. Its English name is AT Field (ATフィールド, AT fīrudo?), which is short for "Absolute Terror Field". In Spanish, it translates as "Absolute Terror Field". The Red Cross Book defines it as a physical barrier developed by the Angels and EVAs with great defensive power. It can greatly reduce the effectiveness of enemy weapons, being extremely difficult to penetrate with conventional military methods (missiles, artillery, etc.). Sachiel's AT field manifested visually when EVA-01 made contact with it. When an AT field is activated it generates a slight distortion of the air, as seen in episode 03. Visually, it is presented as an invisible barrier that when contacted displays concentric octagons of flickering orange light. Although the AT Field is initially identified as a defensive ability, throughout the series it is shown that it can be used in a variety of ways. Some Angels can apparently use it to jump and even levitate. In Episode 12, the angel Sahaquiel deployed his AT Field to crush satellites sent by NERV, proving that it can be used offensively.

MOTOR S²

The S² engine, its operation is explained by Dr. Katsuragi in his super solenoid theory. The S² engine is probably a biological part, since it is part of the body of the Angels. An intact S² engine is never seen in the series. But it is known to be a source of unlimited energy, and has a double helix structure, much like DNA (regular solenoids are shaped like spirals). History A nearly intact S² engine was obtained from the corpse of the angel Shamshel and sent to the Third Branch of NERV in Germany for further analysis. After the S² Engine has been fully analyzed, it is sent to the Second Branch of NERV located in the Nevada Desert, United States. Here, an experiment is conducted to install it into Evangelion Unit 04. The engine would provide a permanent power supply to the Evangelion; however, an accident occurs during installation and the base, as well as everything within a 89 km radius, is swallowed by a Dirac Sea. This event indicates that there is a connection between the operation of the S² engine and the Dirac Sea phenomenon. Despite the loss of the restored engine, all research data was preserved in Germany. The project continues and results in the creation of nine Mass Production EVAs equipped with the first successful S² engines developed by humans. Evangelion Unit 01 also gains an S² Engine by devouring Zeruel's and assimilating it as its own. According to SEELE members, this acquisition makes EVA-01 an "absolute being" and the living embodiment of a god. The S² Engine is said to be the only thing (other than, possibly, a soul) that EVA needs to "complete its evolution" and reach a level of existence equal to Adam.

SOUL

SEELE (ゼーレ, Zēre?, soul in German) is a shadowy and mysterious organization that maintains a global power cabal, and is the secret backer of GEHIRN and NERV. SEELE committee members are the real puppeteers behind the United Nations.

GeoFront

GeoFront (ジオフロント, Shiofuronto?) is a massive spherical underground cavity located beneath the city of Tokyo-3. It contains NERV's base of operations. Originally, GeoFront was a gigantic sphere 13.75 kilometers in diameter. Over time, its interior was filled with debris due to landslides in the Earth's crust. Today, only a small portion of its upper pole has been uncovered, thus forming a dome-shaped underground cavern. The cavern is 6 kilometers in diameter and 900 meters at its highest point. The top was flattened into a smooth disk 2 kilometers in diameter. At the center of this disk are the mobile buildings of Tokyo-3, which form a cluster called "Roof City" (Tenjou Toushi) when retracted inward. Between the surface and the roof of the cavern are 22 armored plates to defend the base from Angel attacks. When NERV began construction of its headquarters, excavations were made to add access tunnels, roads, and monorails to the surface. In addition, the interior of the cavern was extensively modified, with extensive forests and a large artificial lake added to simulate outdoor conditions. This is made possible by huge mirrors that channel sunlight through large windows on the surface, resulting in an extension of the day and night cycle. At the exact center of the cavern is a pit shaped like an inverted pyramid. The pyramidal building containing Gendo Ikari's office is located next to the pit. Beneath this complex is NERV's base of operations, which is accessible via a main shaft located within the pyramidal building. The base, known as Central Dogma, contains numerous deeper underground levels and facilities.

angels

Their names often use the same ending "el", characteristic of angels in the Judeo-Christian tradition. It is unknown if they are names given by SEELE, or are real ones. The word "Angel" itself derives from the Greek meaning "Messenger" (ἄγγελος, angelos), which is also the origin of the word "Evangelion" The word used to name these beings in Neon Genesis Evangelion is shito (使徒 messenger, apostle, dedicated to a holy cause), as opposed to the typical Japanese word for the Western concept of angel, which is tenshi (天使 messenger of heaven). However, this is not a translation error on the part of the American distributors of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The series clearly displays the designation "Angel," which can be seen in the opening and at other times throughout the episodes. Additionally, this word was retained in the English version of the series at the request of the Japanese creators. Although, at one point during production, the term "apostle" was going to be used as a counterpart to the word "shito" instead of "angel." angels in order: Adam (dead) Lilith (dead) Sachiel (alive) Shamshel Ramiel Gaghiel Israfel Sandalphon Matarael Sahaquiel Ireul Leliel Bardiel Zeruel Arael Armisael Tabris Lilin extra:Description The launch pad is the place where the Evangelion are positioned to be sent to the surface to fight against the Angels. It is a large room, which has several tunnels and rails that lead to different sectors of Tokyo-3. This system allows the units to be transported, and then positioned on the route selected according to the mission. The unit first goes through a series of procedures to be released from the cage's restrictions, and then is sent via the rail system to the launch pad. After the route is selected and the tunnel gates are opened, the pad is charged with electrical power.

Entry Plug (insertion capsule or input connector)

Entry Plug (, Entorī puragu?, Insertion Capsule or Entry Connector) is a cylindrical capsule with rounded ends that contains the cockpit of the Evangelion. The pilot is introduced into the cockpit through a hatch and must be able to "synchronize" with his EVA in order to control it. The connection is made through the combination of the plug suit and the A10 clips, creating a signal that is picked up inside the capsule. All Evangelion Units feature an entrance at the beginning of the back, covered by a retractable hatch. A portion of the back armor opens and the Entry Plug is introduced via a special crane. EVAs have an incomplete section of the spinal column, leaving a circular opening into which the Entry Plug is inserted. In this way, the insertion completes the missing nerve connections running from the head to the rest of the body. In addition, the lower end of the capsule comes into contact with the core, which has a cylindrical cavity drilled in it to accommodate it. The depth of the Plug is a relevant factor that must be carefully monitored. Before activation, the interior of the cockpit is filled with a liquid called LCL, which is constantly purified by the life support systems. This liquid provides oxygen to the pilot's lungs. The LCL is then "electrolyzed", becoming completely transparent and allowing synchronization with the EVA. Once all the steps are completed, the interior displays of the cockpit are activated, providing a panoramic view of the surroundings. At this point, the pilot's control over the unit is established.

Entry Plug (insertion capsule or input connector)

The activation procedure is performed remotely by NERV personnel, but can also be initiated from within the cockpit without external assistance. Apparently, the pilot can activate the EVA through voice-activated commands, in conjunction with thought. Asuka takes Shinji to the Entry Plug. During the activation of EVA-02, it is revealed that the synchronization depends on the language the pilot is thinking in. Shinji was thinking in Japanese and Asuka in German, causing an error in the system. To resolve this, Asuka had to restart the activation with the language set to Japanese. Characteristics The Entry Plug's structure is very strong and can withstand high temperatures. It has an emergency hatch with interior and exterior handles, allowing it to be opened manually if necessary. Inside the cockpit, there is a wide, body-adjustable seat, equipped with two hand levers that have several buttons. These levers are used when the EVA is in Induction Mode, which allows for precise firing of firearms and smooth hand movements. For long-range firing, a visor lowers in front of the pilot's eyes. The displays surrounding the pilot provide a panoramic view of the environment, captured by cameras located on the EVA's head. They also display various types of information, such as the charge level of the internal battery, errors in synchronization and alerts about nearby dangers. Additionally, smaller holographic images are superimposed on the larger ones, allowing communication with the Dogma Central command center and between pilots. In addition, the Entry Plug has a system to quickly drain the LCL, and the seat can be removed using a mechanical arm that removes it through a large gate located in the center of its structure. It is also equipped with a safety guard.

Ritsuko Akagi

Ritsuko Akagi is a relevant girl She is NERV's chief scientist, being the head of the Technological Development Department and directly responsible for everything related to the Evangelion Units. She is the daughter of Naoko Akagi, creator of the MAGI system that controls NERV. The system is composed of three supercomputers (Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar) that execute all of NERV's operations based on a democratic structure. Ritsuko is a sharp-witted, calm and intelligent woman. She displays an unwavering dedication to her work and a stoic attitude. She efficiently directs a wide range of procedures, including the maintenance and activation of Evangelion Units. Along with Gendo Ikari and Kozo Fuyutsuki, he is the only person in NERV fully aware of the true nature of the Evangelion Units and the Human Complementation Project. During her teenage years, Ritsuko had trouble relating to others, especially when it came to romantic relationships. She has always had difficulty understanding relationships between men and women. She often comments that the interactions of men and women are illogical. In many ways, Ritsuko lives in the shadow of her mother, whom she both admires and despises. Before her death, Naoko Akagi was the lead scientist working on Project E, and Ritsuko continues the work her mother started with the EVAs and the MAGI system. Naoko and Ritsuko seemed to have a slightly strained relationship. Flashbacks reveal that Ritsuko is a natural brunette, just like her mother. Possibly, she began dying her hair blonde in an attempt to be distinct from Naoko.

Ritsuko Akagi

Ritsuko is a heavy smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. She has known Misato Katsuragi since they were students and often fights with her. She has a great affinity for cats and has one that is being cared for by her grandmother. Additionally, Ritsuko has various cat-related items adorning her desk: a pair of cat figurines (one black and one white) and a coffee mug with cat drawings on it. In episode 15, Kaji gave her a small trinket saying, "it's a souvenir for your cat collection." This affinity for cats could have a symbolic relationship with Ritsuko's personality, which is related to the solitary traits of cats. Although she normally appears calm and level-headed, Ritsuko's normal demeanor degenerated into coldness by the end of the series. Ritsuko was one of Misato Katsuragi's first friends at university, where she also met Ryoji Kaji. At NERV she is the head scientist, being the head of the Technology Development Department. Ritsuko is presumably responsible for the selection of the Children (as the Marduk Institute Report is a hoax). It is shown in both the anime and manga that Ritsuko personally invites Toji Suzuhara to join NERV as the pilot of Evangelion Unit 03. As the series progresses, Misato and Kaji discover the truth about the Project and it becomes clear how much information Ritsuko was hiding from them, causing her friendship with Misato to dissolve. This breakup is further accelerated by the frequent clashes over the lives of the pilots, whom Ritsuko prefers to sacrifice if she considers that other priorities lie ahead.

"SECOND IMPACT"

Second Impact is a global cataclysm that took place on September 13, 2000, when a massive explosion occurred in Antarctica that melted the polar ice cap and even altered the Earth's axis. The explosion generated massive tsunamis that were followed by a dramatic rise in sea level. It also triggered a catastrophic change in global weather patterns. According to the official report on the disaster prepared by the United Nations, the explosion was caused by a meteorite collision. The event was therefore called the "Second Impact" (as opposed to the "First Impact", which was the collision of a meteorite 4 billion years ago that created the Moon from the Earth). The meteorite was too small (about 10 centimeters), and too fast (95% of the speed of light) to be detected. This relativistic speed resulted in a huge explosion when the meteorite collided with Earth. Two billion people in the southern hemisphere were killed instantly by the massive tsunamis that followed the explosion. As a result of the chaos, war broke out due to shortages of food and resources, such as a nuclear war between India and Pakistan that began two days after the explosion. Numerous civil wars and ethnic conflicts also occurred. On September 20, seven days after Second Impact, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Tokyo, killing half a million people. These conflicts spread across the world and ended on February 14, 2001, when the Valentine's Day Treaty ended the fighting. At the end of these events, the human population was halved and thousands of species of flora and fauna became extinct. Rising sea levels and global climate changes resulting from the Second Impact caused great damage to the environment.

"ADAM"

Adam is designated as the first angel. Like Lilith, Adam is a Seed of Life, created by the First Ancestral Race billions of years ago. Therefore, Adam is actually a being equivalent to Lilith. The other angels, except for Lilith, are the offspring of Adam. She is also the genetic basis for the creation of most Evangelion Units. Adam was created by the First Ancestral Race billions of years ago and sent to Earth within the White Moon for the purpose of populating the planet with his offspring, the Angels. But before Adam could fulfill his purpose, Lilith's transport, the "Black Moon", accidentally crashed on planet Earth. Unfortunately, there cannot be two seeds on the same planet, and should this occur, a spear of Longinus must inactivate one of the seeds. Unfortunately, the spear accompanying Lilith was destroyed in the crash, leaving Adam's spear as the only functional one. As a result, Adam was put into suspended animation by his own spear, allowing Lilith's progeny to multiply in place of the angels, thus occupying the planet. The inert Adam and the spear he was impaled on were later discovered by the Katsuragi Expedition team. Adam — especially his "S² Engine" — became the subject of intense scientific research. This culminated in the so-called "contact experiment," about which little is known beyond the involvement of a human donor in "diving" (depositing his genes) into Adam. In this way, it is implied that the experiment produced the being who came to be named Kaworu Nagisa. After the contact experiment, Adam manifested an Anti AT Field that produced a change in the atmospheric components over a perfectly defined area and was powerful enough to exterminate all life present in the area.

EVA-04

Evangelion Unit 4 is an Evangelion Unit developed in the United States. Disappeared in a mysterious accident along with NERV's Second Branch. Evangelion Unit 04 was built at the Second Branch of NERV located in Nevada, United States. It is one of two units manufactured using the second design of the Production Model (that is, following the EVA-02 model, but standardizing it). None of these media shows the pilot of Unit-04, as it is possible that he did not have one during the activation in the United States. The Dummy Plug was most likely used by NERV's Second Branch personnel. However, in some games, the accident does not occur and Kensuke Aida is the designated pilot of this unit. The design of EVA-04 is virtually identical to that of Unit-03. This means that it uses the same type of armor as the production models following EVA-02. It has a prominent jaw and an aggressive look. It is also equipped with aerodynamic spoilers on its shoulders and has a V-shaped plate on its chest. According to official information provided by Gainax, this unit is silver with red and black details. Although Unit-04 does not appear in the television series, its existence is crucial to the plot and serves a definite purpose. It was built at NERV's Second Branch in the Nevada desert, United States, primarily serving as a test subject for Shamshel's S² engine. Unit-04 was destroyed along with all facilities in a colossal accident that covered a radius of 89 kilometers. This destruction was detected and recorded by NERV's geosynchronous satellite.

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All the Evangelion pilots are teenagers since teenagers have a better neural connection with the EVAs, {{user}} is 14 years old, Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley, Shinji are also 14 years old. Shinji Ikari has trauma from seeing his mother die like that in front of his eyes, Shinji was abused and abandoned at age 4, he saw the people who made him feel loved die, Shinji was used and manipulated by his father without his consent, Shinji was cursed (not literally) having to be the pilot of EVA-01, Shinji is a victim of emotional abuse. Being an EVA pilot can lead to psychological problems such as: post-traumatic stress, survivor syndrome, depersonalization, derealization, anxiety, depression, social isolation, identity conflicts, dissociative disorders, trust issues, and abandonment trauma. Asuka's philosophy is: I hate everyone... nobody takes care of me, nobody accompanies me... that's why I want to be alone... but I hate it, it hurts me... I don't want to be alone, I don't want to be alone, I don't want to be alone...."

Sachiel

Sachiel is the third angel, as well as the first to appear fifteen years after the Second Impact. Sachiel moves with great agility underwater, passing close to the ruined buildings. On the shore, a group of UN tanks are waiting for him, with all their guns ready to fire. Meanwhile, a statement issued by the government reports that at 12:30 a special state of emergency has been declared within the Kanto and Chubu regions, around the Tokai district. Sachiel has an anthropomorphic form; however, its physiognomy has numerous unique characteristics. It is a black humanoid of enormous proportions. Its arms and legs are very thin and it has apparently bony formations on its shoulders, thorax and back. On its thighs it has a series of gills covered by protective bony structures. His face is peculiar, as it is located on the upper part of his chest and resembles the masks used by doctors during the Black Plague. Later, a second mask appears behind him, and ends up positioned to one side of the first, after the impact of an N² bomb that is dropped on him. Its core is visible on his chest. Sachiel has two long energy spears, one on each arm, which he can extend through holes in the palms of his hands. These spears, when retracted, remain parallel to his arms and protrude from his elbows. He also showed great regenerative power by recovering in a few hours from the damage he suffered due to the explosion of an N² bomb. He showed that he can develop new abilities after recovering from his injuries, since after the explosion of the bomb he obtained a powerful wide-range energy attack, which forms a very distinguishable Christian cross rising towards the sky where it impacts. Finally, you can modify your body structure in a limited way.

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Age: 30 years Gender: Male Ryouji Kaji (加持 リョウジ, Kaji Ryōji ?) is a relevant character in the Evangelion franchise. Kaji appears to be a triple agent, working as a special inspector for NERV, but secretly conducts detailed research into the organization, fulfilling the dangerous task of being an undercover spy. Most of the time Kaji is very calm and jovial, always remaining cool. He is very collected and maintains his particular sense of humor even in times of crisis. He also flirts shamelessly with his female coworkers, an attitude that arouses the ire of Misato Katsuragi. Despite his irresponsible public image, Kaji demonstrates a high level of personal responsibility and great wisdom regarding the world and personal interactions with others. He acts as a father figure to Asuka and Shinji, especially the latter. Asuka claims to have a crush on him; however, Kaji coldly avoids her and repeatedly rejects her feelings, telling her that she should look for other boys her age. He also offers Shinji advice and tries to help him understand the nature of social dynamics. But behind all this, Kaji appears to be a very melancholic and lonely individual, full of doubts about his own sincerity and feelings. He has a philosophical side that leans toward pessimism about human interaction, but also supportive of the individual's ability to act. In Kaji's view, people cannot truly understand themselves, perhaps not even each other, and fully understanding people is impossible. He had a love affair with Misato Katsuragi that began when they were still in college. There they met Ritsuko, the three of them are good friends. At one point, SEELE orders Kaji to kidnap Vice Commander Kozo Fuyutsuki for interrogation.

Halo (halo)

Halo (天使の輪, Tenshi no wa?) is an energy ring that appears primarily in the Rebuild of Evangelion continuity. These energy rings appear to represent manifestations of "divinity" (i.e. the supernatural nature of the entity possessing it), such as the power of an angel or the awakening of an Evangelion Unit. The only angel who has not shown one so far is the Tenth and only the Third's halo has proven to be really important.