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{{Evangelion Rebuild Infobox
| name          = Evangelion Unit-02
| image         = [[Image:Eva2-22 C1497 crop.jpg|center|225px]]
| japanese      = エヴァンゲリオン２号機
| model         = Production Model
| nation        = Germany (E.U.)
| organization  = [[Nerv#In Rebuild of Evangelion|Nerv]] (2.0)<br>[[Wille]] (3.0 onward)
| pilots        = [[Asuka Shikinami Langley]]<br>[[Mari Makinami Illustrious]] (against [[Tenth Angel|10th Angel]])
| upgrades      = Unit-02', New Unit-02
| unique        = [[Beast Mode]]-Capable
| debut         = [[Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance|Eva:2.0]]
| status        = Destroyed by [[Evangelion Unit-13|Eva-13]], then erased by [[Instrumentality]]
}}

'''Evangelion Unit-02''' (エヴァンゲリオン２号機, ''Evangerion Nigouki'') is a Production Model that debuts in ''[[Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance]]'', with designated pilot [[Asuka Shikinami Langley]]. It uniquely possesses [[Beast Mode]] capability, and its appearance further changes from film to film due to several remodelings. 

==Profile==

Notable alterations include the addition of a crescent-shaped piece of armor to the Eva's forehead, forming two small horns on top of its helmet. The [[Evangelion 2.0 Complete Records Collection]] presents early sketches of the redesigned head from [[Ikuto Yamashita]], [[Takeshi Honda]] (who also animated the placeholder horn designs in the preview at the end of 1.0) and [[Hideaki Anno]]. The nearly final design is also sketched out by Takeshi Honda and the notes state "Shape of the horns has hints of (Space Battleship) Yamato's bow." (ツノのかたちは（宇宙戦艦）ヤマトのアレをヒントにしました。)<ref>2.0 CRC, page 55 </ref>. Alterations to the color palette include the darker shade of red, the white "waistband", white lower arms, and black pylons. Four additional nostril holes have been added in front of the eyes. Its blood has been changed from blue to red as well.

Eva-02 is equipped with a new progressive knife design and is capable of deploying two knives simultaneously. As in the original show, it can be outfitted with additional equipment types, such as the new Aerial Recon [[Evangelion equipment|S-Type Equipment]], which resembles a jet pack and enables the defeat of the [[7th Angel]]. The Eva also possesses the [[Beast Mode]] function, activated by [[Mari Makinami Illustrious]] during combat against the [[Tenth Angel|10th Angel]].

Eva-02 is in a heavily damaged state as of the end of ''2.0''.

Eva-02 returns in ''[[Evangelion 3.0]]'', as the upgraded Eva-02'.<ref>Anno contributed a [http://twitpic.com/627mgb sketch of Eva-02] to August 2011's Bonbori Matsuri, revealing the "Evangelion 3.0" logo and designating the Eva as '''Eva-02'''' (note prime).</ref> It gets a new set of armor plating and metal prosthesis over the destroyed side of its head. After it loses its arm trying to install ''Eva-01'' as the power source on the Wunder, the Eva is upgraded further and given another new armor configuration, complete with a prosthetic arm that transforms into a three-barrel gatling gun.

==Operational History==
=== Eva-02' ===
In [[Evangelion 3.0]], the unit receives substantial upgrades, and is referred to as '''Eva-02' ''' or '''Eva-02 Improved'''. Its Japanese name, '''改'''弐号機, means "upgraded" Unit-02.

Eva-02' is outfitted with [[Wille]] armor, allowing it to recharge in the field using [[Evangelion_Power_Sources#Spare_Batteries|Spare Batteries]]. Half of the Unit's cranium has been replaced by a bare metal covering. The Eva's left arm is gone, and can be replaced with completely mechanical replacements, including a standard arm and a gun-arm. The Eva's previous Beast mode has also been replaced with a "777" Beast mode, which is apparently more powerful. Unlike the original Beast mode, the 777 mode has very pronounced feline features, such as paws and a tail.

===New Eva-02===

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[[Image:New-eva02.jpg||left|thumb|150px|Lantern artwork by [[Hideaki Anno|Anno]]]]

Although Eva-02' was self-destructed in order to take down [[Evangelion Mark.09]], most of its neck and torso along with a partial skull were recovered by Wille. With the success of the [[Paris Assault Mission]], Wille gained access to spare Eva parts which, according to Mari, will be used to completely restore Eva-02<ref name="avant1subs">''[[Evangelion: 3.0+1.0]]'', Avant 1, Operation 0706 Ver. [[Resources:Evangelion_3.0%2B1.0_Translation|English subtitles.]] Translated by Maryno_penguin, [[User:Reichu|Reichu]], et al.</ref>. A design for the reborn Eva-02, called '''New Eva-02''' (新２号機, ''Shin Nigouki''), was revealed at the August 2017 Bonbori Matsuri.


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|image1  = [[Image:Eva02_newtype2008-12_honda.jpg|200px|thumb|Eva-02's altered design as unveiled in ''Newtype''.]]
|image2  = [[Image:Eva2-0 evas01-00-02-03.jpg|thumb|Full-body image of Eva-02 (along with other 2.0 Evas).]]
|image3  = [[Image:Eva02 rebuild-prog-knife.jpg|thumb|Progressive knife.]]
|image4  = [[Image:Eva02 revoltech-sgb stype.jpg|thumb|Revoltech model showing the S-Type Equipment.]]
|image5  = [[Image:Eva2-22 C0137.jpg|thumb|Eva-02 being air-dropped.]] 
|image6  = [[Image:Eva2-22 C0141 flyin.jpg|thumb|S-Type Equipment in use.]]
|image7  = [[Image:Eva2-22 C0568 b.jpg|thumb|Cooperating with Eva-00 to defeat [[Sahaquiel|8th Angel]].]]
|image8  = [[Image:Eva2-22 C1531 crop.jpg|thumb|Beast Mode.]]
|image9  = [[Image:Yamato Eva-02.jpg|thumb|Nearly final design sketch by Takeshi Honda and comments about the "hints of the Yamato bow"]]
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