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| name          = Mass Production Evangelions
| name          = Mass Production Evangelions
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| japanese      = 量産機 （エヴァシリーズ）
| japanese      = エヴァンゲリオン量産機 （エヴァシリーズ）
| model_type    = Mass Production Model
| model_type    = Mass Production Model<ref>The MP Evas were designed by [[Takeshi Honda]].</ref>
| pilots        = [[Dummy System]] ([[Kaworu Nagisa|Kaworu]] version)
| pilots        = [[Dummy System]] ([[Kaworu Nagisa|Kaworu]] version)
| soul = Unknown
| soul = Unknown
| first_sortie  = [[Episode 25']]
| first_sortie  = [[Episode 25']]
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The '''Mass Production Evangelions''' (エヴァンゲリオン量産機, ''Evangerion Ryousanki'')<ref>Another popular and fairly wide-spread nickname for these Evangelions in the English-speaking fan community is "harpies."</ref> are the final Eva units to be produced. They were manufactured in secrecy under [[Seele|Seele's]] mandate at seven different facilities around the world, including ones in [[Germany]] and [[China]].
Nine MP Evangelions were created out of an originally planned twelve Evangelions (through Eva-16).  However, Seele had to advance the construction schedule for them, as they wanted to initiate [[Third Impact]] as soon as the [[Tabris|final Angel]] was destroyed, and, as a result, three units were never completed. The nine are deployed as part of Seele's assault on the [[Nerv Headquarters|Nerv HQ]] Geofront, but their primary function is to carry out Seele's version of [[Third Impact]], which ends up utilizing [[Evangelion Unit-01]].
Within the series itself, these Evas are referred to almost exclusively as the "Eva Series" (エヴァシリーズ). This is slightly confusing, since the "Eva Series" technically encompasses every Evangelion ever made.
==Features==
The MP Evangelions have all been furnished with [[S² Engine]]s, eliminating the need for [[umbilical cable]]s or [[Internal Battery|internal batteries]]. However, unlike Angels, they do not utilize their organs for regenerative purposes (even though they theoretically could).
They also possess large, fully retractable, mechanical wings (with an extended "tail" piece), attached to their shoulders. Considering the Evas' size and weight, traditional powered flight (as observed in birds, bats, and pterosaurs) would normally be impossible, so the wings would feasibly be used in concert with A.T. Field-based levitation. The Evas are observed levitating in a manner similar to flight-capable Angels (such as [[Ramiel]] and [[Zeruel]]) later on, with their wings spread but serving no apparent function.


==Profile==
Rather than being controlled by living pilots, they synchronize with dummy systems generated from [[Kaworu Nagisa]]'s thought patterns. This presumably allows for a greater degree of control over the Evangelions than with a living pilot, who would be susceptible to sympathetic pain and emotions such as panic, fear, or rage which would impair the Evas' combat ability. Mass Production Evangelions, like all other Evangelions, truly die only if their cores are destroyed. Eva-02 did not succeed in destroying the cores of any of the attacking Evas in its final battle, which resulted in their revival and Eva-02's subsequent demise.


The nine '''Mass Production Evangelions''', Eva-05 through Eva-13, were manufactured by [[Seele]] at seven different facilities throughout the globe. The specifics of their creation are unknown, but presumably they were, like prior Evas, made from [[Adam]]'s genetic material.
They carry no armament except for replicas of the [[Spear of Longinus]], colored blue-gray and initially disguised as giant, gray swords ("''ooken''").


Nine Mass Production Evangelions were created out of an originally planned twelve Evangelions (through Eva-16).  However, Seele had to advance the construction schedule for them, as they knew that wanted to initiate [[Third Impact]] as soon as the final [[Angel]] was destroyed, and as a result three MP Evas were never completed.
==Operational History==


The MP Evangelions were deployed as part of Seele's assault on the Nerv Geofront, but primarily to be utilized as part of [[Third Impact]] in conjunction with [[Evangelion Unit-01]].
[[Image:MpAll-01.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Mass Production Evangelions in free-flight, circling Eva-02]]
The nine completed Mass Production Evangelions are ordered to deploy by [[Seele]] in [[Episode 25']], in order to neutralize [[Evangelion Unit-02]]. The Mass Production Evangelions are first deployed individually using an aircraft, similar to the one used to deploy [[Eva-01]] in [[Episode 07]].<ref>Each individual aircraft are numbered, which supposedly reflects the MP Eva's unit number.</ref> Following deployment, they use their wings to glide down towards Eva-02.  


==Biology and Abilities==
During their operation, each of the Mass Production Evangelions engages in combat with, and is wounded severely by Asuka in Eva-02. However, their sustained injuries do not prevent them from assisting in the initiation of Third Impact, likely due to their possession of [[S2 Engine|S² Engines]].


The MP Evangelions have all been furnished with [[S² Engine]]s, eliminating the need for [[umbilical cable]]s or internal batteries. However, unlike Angels, they do not appear to utilize their organs for regenerative purposes (see notes).  
In [[Episode 26']], they play a role in performing the ritual of [[Third Impact]] and in enacting the [[Human Instrumentality Project]].


They also possess large, fully retractable wings of seemingly biological nature (with an extended "tail" piece), attached to their shoulders. Considering the Evas' size and weight, traditional flight (as observed in birds, bats, and pterosaurs) would normally be impossible, so the wings would feasibly be used in concert with A.T. Field-based levitation. The Evas are observed levitating in a manner similar to flight-capable Angels (such as [[Ramiel]] and [[Zeruel]]) later on, with their wings spread but serving no apparent function.
===Role in Third Impact===


Rather than being controlled by living pilots, they synchronize with dummy systems generated from [[Kaworu Nagisa]]'s thought patterns. This presumably allows for a greater degree of control over the Evangelions than with a living pilot, who would be susceptible to sympathetic pain and emotions such as panic, fear, or rage which would impair the Evas' combat ability. Mass Production Evangelions, like all other Evangelions, truly die only if their cores are destroyed. Eva-02 did not succeed in destroying the cores of any of the attacking Evas in its final battle, which resulted in their revival and Eva-02's subsequent demise.
The Mass Production Evas begin by activating their S² Engines, and "merging" with the awakened [[Lilith#Rei.2FAdam.2FLilith_Hybrid_Being|Lilith]].<ref>As [[Fuyutsuki]] questions in [[Episode 26']], "Have they begun to merge with Rei?".</ref> Shortly after merging, the Mass Production Evas spawn growths from their mouths covered in faces of [[Rei Ayanami|Rei]]. This begins to cause [[Shinji Ikari]] to lose his ego boundary.<ref>Ego boundary likely refers to Shinji's ability to maintain his own [[AT Field]].</ref>
 
The Mass Production Evangelions also seem to have a role within opening Lilith's [[Door of Guf|Doors of Guf]]. The Mass Production Evas use their replicas of the [[Spear of Longinus]] to impale themselves, in an act of suicide. Following the suicide of all 9 units, the souls of [[Lilin|humanity]] are released, and begin to be gathered by Lilith.
 
Following Shinji's rejection of Instrumentality, the impaled Spears of Longinus are destroyed, and the Mass Production Evas fall back to the surface of the Earth, each posed in the shape of a cross.<ref>The pose bears a resemblance to Jesus Christ as he was on the crucifix. The resemblance is likely intentional.</ref>


They carry no armament except for replicas of the [[Spear of Longinus]], initially disguised as giant, gray swords ("''ooken''").
==Specific Eva Units==


==Specific Mass Production Units==
''Original article: [[Guides:Specific Mass Production Evangelions|Specific Mass Production Evangelions]]''.


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Units are listed in the order in which Asuka engages them in combat.<ref>The numbering of the units is based on comparing the injuries of the individual units with the injuries shown in the Production Sketch.</ref>


[[Image:MassProductionEvaDamage.gif|thumb|Production sketches of each battle-damaged MP Eva (Click for larger view)]]
{| border = "1" cellpadding = "4" cellspacing = "0"
|-
! width="5%" | Thumbnail
! width="10%" | Mass Production Unit
! width="85%" | Description
|-
|[[Image:mp09-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-09
|Attacked by Asuka with a flying-jump attack which tears off its upper jaw, and smashes the upper half of its head to a pulp. Eva-02 holds Eva-09 over its head and snaps it in two, spilling blood all over Eva-02.
|-
|[[Image:mp11-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-11
|Pushed into the lake by Eva-02, then stabbed through the top of its head with Eva-02's [[Progressive Knife]]; the snapped blade remains impaled in its upper jaw and projecting into its mouth.
|-
|[[Image:mp07-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-07
|Right arm cut off by Eva-02's Progressive Knife, after which its neck is snapped backwards; its head remains dangling backwards behind Eva-07's torso.
|-
|[[Image:mp06-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-06
|Duels Eva-02 using Heavy Spears, until Eva-02 is lands a direct hit between its left shoulder and neck, cleaving downwards to the center of Eva-06's torso.
|-
|[[Image:mp12-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-12
|Completely cut in half by Eva-02 via a Heavy Spear through the waist, with its upper half sent spiraling through the air.
|-
|[[Image:mp08-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-08
|Left leg cut off at the knee by Eva-02 using a Heavy Spear, causing it to lose balance and fall on its back.
|-
|[[Image:mp10-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-10
|Tackles Eva-02, prompting Asuka to fire two volleys of projectile spikes upwards through its head, using the launcher in Eva-02's right [[Evangelions#Anatomy|shoulder pylon]]. The metal spikes remain impaled through Eva-10's head.
|-
|[[Image:mp05-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-05
|Pushed through a wall by Eva-02, resulting in damage to its neck, then thrown through the air into Eva-13; after which it is completely impaled by Eva-02's arm as it punches a hole clear through its torso.
|-
|[[Image:mp13-01.jpg|150px]]
|Evangelion Unit-13
|Eva-02 throws Eva-05 into Eva-13. Eva-02's fist impales through Eva-05 and continues into Eva-13's torso. Eva-02 grabs ahold of the unit's [[core]] and attempts to crush it, as Eva-13 writhes in pain.
|}


Computer displays clearly list the Mass Production Evangelions as "Eva-05" through "Eva-13", however, their designations are not painted on their shoulders or arms, unlike the regular Evangelions. This might have been to avoid animating the designations each time (The other Evas did not have their designations drawn each time) and also to avoid continuity confusion.
===Continuity Errors===


However, production sketches do reveal the specific designations of each of the nine Mass Production Evas. In the order in which Eva-02 engaged them in combat:
[[Image:MassProductionEvaDamage.gif|thumb|right|200px|Production sketch of the individual MP Evas, with their sustained injuries illustrated. (Click to Enlarge)]]
There are several continuity errors in animation during Eva-02's fight with the Mass Production Evangelions. These errors are either the result of oversight, a mistake in tracking the positions and actions of the similar MP Evas, or possibly events that transpired off-scene. The known continuity errors are presented here as follows:


*'''Evangelion Unit-09''' - Attacked by Asuka with a flying-jump "skullbuster" move which tore off its upper jaw and smashed its brain pan to pulp, after which Asuka held it over Eva-02 and broke it in two, spilling its blood all over Eva-02. 
*Two Mass Production Evas in particular appear to have no visible injuries when spreading their wings, following the fight with Eva-02. Whether or not the injuries are simply obscured by their poses, there was a continuity error involved, whether they regenerated their injuries off-scene is unknown.
*'''Evangelion Unit-11''' - Pushed into the lake with Eva-02, then stabbed through the top of its head with Eva 02's [[Progressive Knife]]; the blade snapped off, impaled in its upper jaw and projecting into its mouth.
*'''Evangelion Unit-07''' - Right arm cut off by Eva-02's Prog Knife, after which its neck was snapped backwards:  it's head actually dangles behind it (touching its back) after this. 
*'''Evangelion Unit-06''' - Dueled Eva-02 using Heavy Spears, until Eva-02 was able to land a direct hit between its left shoulder and neck, cleaving downwards to the center of Eva-06's torso.
*'''Evangelion Unit-12''' - Completely cut in half by Eva-02 using a Heavy Spear, through the waist, its upper half sent spiraling through the air.
*'''Evangelion Unit-08''' - Left leg cut off at the knee by Eva-02 using a Heavy Spear, causing it to lose balance and fall on its back.
*'''Evangelion Unit-10''' - Tackles Eva-02, prompting Asuka to fire two volleys of missile-spikes through its head, using the spike-launcher in Eva-02's right shoulder pylon.  The metal spikes remain impaled through Unit 10's devastated head throughout all of its subsequent appearances.
*'''Evangelion Unit-05''' - Pushed through a wall by Eva-02, resulting in damage to its neck, then thrown through the air into Eva-13; after which it was completely impaled by Eva-02's arm as it punched a hole clear through its torso.
*'''Evangelion Unit-13''' - Eva-02 threw Eva-05 into it, then as Eva-02's fist came out the other side of Eva-05 as it impaled it, Eva-02's fist punched into Eva-13's chest.  Eva-02 squeezed its fist inside of Eva-13 as it writhed in pain.


===The Spear-Thrower (Theory and Analysis)===
*Eva-07, whose arm was cut off completely, is seen in a later scene with the arm still attached by what appears to be skin and muscle.


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*The upper half of Eva-09's jaw and head is visibly completely destroyed when Eva-02 pushes its head inwards towards the skull, resulting in the complete visibility of its brain. However, when the Mass Production Evas reactivate, Eva-09's upper jaw appears damaged, but still attached to the head.
{{dubious}}


It is not entirely clear which MP Eva is the one that threw the replica Spear of Longinus which took out Eva-02. However, analysis sheds some light on the question:
*It is unclear whether or not Eva-12, who was visibly cut in half, is involved in a continuity error following the battle. No unit appears to be dismembered as Eva-12 is when the Mass Production Evas devour Eva-02. However, when activating their S² Engines, a Mass Production Evangelion who is visibly cut in half (save for a small flap of skin and muscle) is shown, who is presumably Eva-12.


*Eva-05 and Eva-13 could obviously not have thrown it, because they are in the same frame as Eva 02 (impaled on its arm after the super-punch).
==In Other Continuities==
*Eva-10 is clearly shown getting up and reactivating, only after Eva-02 is impaled through the head.  Eva-11 is clearly shown to begin reactivating while it is still partially submerged in the lake, having not moved between when it was stabbed and went it reactivated).  Eva-09 is also shown to be reactivating ''after'' Eva-02 the Spear is thrown, albeit in a closeup showing only its head.
*That leaves Evas-06, 07, 08, and 12.  Eva-12 was severely damaged by Eva-02 (it was cut in half) so it is doubtful it was still functioning by the end of the battle.  Eva-06 and Eva-07 apparently stopped moving after Eva-02 attacked them. 
*However, out of all of the MP Evas, we never actually see Asuka defeat Eva-08; she simply cut its left leg off at the knee, it fell down, and she switched to fighting a different Eva.  In that state, it was still almost entirely functional (that wouldn't have been a fight-ending injury even for Eva-02).  Thus (unless Eva-02 attacked it more "off screen"), it was probably Eva-08 that threw the Spear which took out Eva-02.


*Interestingly, the [[Resources:End_of_Evangelion_Screenplays#Asuka_Versus_Eva_Series_.284.29|original screenplay]] for the episode suggests that a Giant Transport Aircraft launched the spear that took down Eva-02. In the absence of any evidence and no clue as to the location of the transport aircraft following the release of the Evas, this discarded suggestion can not be taken as a definitive answer, although not altogether impossible.
[[Image:Mp-eva-relic-manga.png|thumb|left|200px|The "Relic" Mass Production Evangelions. Text bubbles have been edited out.]]
===In Sadamoto's Manga===


*The original [[Spear of Longinus]] is capable of self-propulsion. Although the Spear that struck down Eva-02 was a replica Spear, it could have retained the original's "situational awareness" and self-propulsive abilities and reacted to the loss of all MP Evas by launching itself at Eva-02, leaving the question of which Eva carried the Spear, or whether a transport aircraft launched it, moot.
In [[Yoshiyuki Sadamoto|Sadamoto's]] [[Manga]], the units have a nearly identical operational history. However, it is following the Third Impact where events differ from the Original Series. At an unspecified point following the events of Third Impact, the remains of the Mass Production Evas can be seen dotting the landscape on the way to Tokyo. Shinji overhears a mother on the train describe them as "relics" and explain that "great scholars have examined them many times, but they couldn't explain when they were built, who built them and for what purpose".<ref>Description is lifted from [[Volume 14 (Neon Genesis Evangelion)|Volume 14]] of the Manga.</ref>


==Notes==  
===In Other Evangelion Media===


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In [[Girlfriend of Steel 2]], [[Kaworu Nagisa]] pilots an MP Evangelion in battle alongside the other Eva units.


*Several continuity errors in the animation of the Mass Production Evas in ''The End of Evangelion'' has led to some confusion:  in several cuts, the MP Evas appear to have restored their severed limbs and regenerated their injuries.  However, later cuts after these clearly show that they retain the damage sustained at the hands of Eva-02 through the end of the film (indeed, in a bit of morbid humor, one MP Eva whose head was impaled by spikes fired from Eva-02 retains the spikes impaled in its head through all subsequent appearances).  This does raise the question of how the MP Eva that was ''completely cut in half'' through its waist was able to still move with the rest; it must be remembered that the MP Evas all have wings, and Asuka apparently didn't damage any of their wings, so even an MP Eva completely missing the lower half of its body could still fly around.  Many of the shots we see after the battle with Eva-02 are just of MP Evas that were relatively lightly damaged, and the more severely damaged ones (specifically the one whose legs were completely cut off) just aren't focused on by the "camera" that much.
==References==
**The MP Eva whose arm was cut off at mid-humerus level is seen again with the severed arm just barely holding on to the rest of the Eva. It is possible that the MP Evas can somehow "glue" their dismembered parts together using their A.T. Fields, which would also explain how the one cut in half at waist level could take part in the slaughter of Eva-02 and initiating Third Impact.
*An animation continuity error occurs with Eva-09:  when Asuka does her jump-attack against Eva-09, its upper jaw is clearly completely destroyed as Eva-02's hands push forward into its skull.  However, when the MP Evas reactivate after Eva-02 is stabbed through the head, its brains are completely exposed (bits of pink brain matter are even falling out), but its upper jaw is still present, even though it should have been ripped off.
*Within the series, they are referred to either as "the Mass Production Evangelion Series" in full, or "the Eva Series" for short.  Technically, "Eva Series" refers to ''every'' Evangelion ever made.  This causes some small confusion when characters switch between talking about "the Eva Series" (the MP Evas) and more generally "the Eva Series" (all Evangelions created).  "MP Evas" is never actually used on-screen, but is a common short hand way of referring to them. 
*A popular and fairly wide-spread fan-nickname for the Mass Production model Evangelions is "harpies".


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Mass Production Evangelions
エヴァンゲリオン量産機 （エヴァシリーズ）
Model Type Mass Production Model[1]
Pilot(s) Dummy System (Kaworu version)
Soul(s) Unknown
First Sortie Episode 25'


The Mass Production Evangelions (エヴァンゲリオン量産機, Evangerion Ryousanki)[2] are the final Eva units to be produced. They were manufactured in secrecy under Seele's mandate at seven different facilities around the world, including ones in Germany and China.

Nine MP Evangelions were created out of an originally planned twelve Evangelions (through Eva-16). However, Seele had to advance the construction schedule for them, as they wanted to initiate Third Impact as soon as the final Angel was destroyed, and, as a result, three units were never completed. The nine are deployed as part of Seele's assault on the Nerv HQ Geofront, but their primary function is to carry out Seele's version of Third Impact, which ends up utilizing Evangelion Unit-01.

Within the series itself, these Evas are referred to almost exclusively as the "Eva Series" (エヴァシリーズ). This is slightly confusing, since the "Eva Series" technically encompasses every Evangelion ever made.

Features

The MP Evangelions have all been furnished with S² Engines, eliminating the need for umbilical cables or internal batteries. However, unlike Angels, they do not utilize their organs for regenerative purposes (even though they theoretically could).

They also possess large, fully retractable, mechanical wings (with an extended "tail" piece), attached to their shoulders. Considering the Evas' size and weight, traditional powered flight (as observed in birds, bats, and pterosaurs) would normally be impossible, so the wings would feasibly be used in concert with A.T. Field-based levitation. The Evas are observed levitating in a manner similar to flight-capable Angels (such as Ramiel and Zeruel) later on, with their wings spread but serving no apparent function.

Rather than being controlled by living pilots, they synchronize with dummy systems generated from Kaworu Nagisa's thought patterns. This presumably allows for a greater degree of control over the Evangelions than with a living pilot, who would be susceptible to sympathetic pain and emotions such as panic, fear, or rage which would impair the Evas' combat ability. Mass Production Evangelions, like all other Evangelions, truly die only if their cores are destroyed. Eva-02 did not succeed in destroying the cores of any of the attacking Evas in its final battle, which resulted in their revival and Eva-02's subsequent demise.

They carry no armament except for replicas of the Spear of Longinus, colored blue-gray and initially disguised as giant, gray swords ("ooken").

Operational History

The Mass Production Evangelions in free-flight, circling Eva-02

The nine completed Mass Production Evangelions are ordered to deploy by Seele in Episode 25', in order to neutralize Evangelion Unit-02. The Mass Production Evangelions are first deployed individually using an aircraft, similar to the one used to deploy Eva-01 in Episode 07.[3] Following deployment, they use their wings to glide down towards Eva-02.

During their operation, each of the Mass Production Evangelions engages in combat with, and is wounded severely by Asuka in Eva-02. However, their sustained injuries do not prevent them from assisting in the initiation of Third Impact, likely due to their possession of S² Engines.

In Episode 26', they play a role in performing the ritual of Third Impact and in enacting the Human Instrumentality Project.

Role in Third Impact

The Mass Production Evas begin by activating their S² Engines, and "merging" with the awakened Lilith.[4] Shortly after merging, the Mass Production Evas spawn growths from their mouths covered in faces of Rei. This begins to cause Shinji Ikari to lose his ego boundary.[5]

The Mass Production Evangelions also seem to have a role within opening Lilith's Doors of Guf. The Mass Production Evas use their replicas of the Spear of Longinus to impale themselves, in an act of suicide. Following the suicide of all 9 units, the souls of humanity are released, and begin to be gathered by Lilith.

Following Shinji's rejection of Instrumentality, the impaled Spears of Longinus are destroyed, and the Mass Production Evas fall back to the surface of the Earth, each posed in the shape of a cross.[6]

Specific Eva Units

Original article: Specific Mass Production Evangelions.

Units are listed in the order in which Asuka engages them in combat.[7]

Thumbnail Mass Production Unit Description
Evangelion Unit-09 Attacked by Asuka with a flying-jump attack which tears off its upper jaw, and smashes the upper half of its head to a pulp. Eva-02 holds Eva-09 over its head and snaps it in two, spilling blood all over Eva-02.
Evangelion Unit-11 Pushed into the lake by Eva-02, then stabbed through the top of its head with Eva-02's Progressive Knife; the snapped blade remains impaled in its upper jaw and projecting into its mouth.
Evangelion Unit-07 Right arm cut off by Eva-02's Progressive Knife, after which its neck is snapped backwards; its head remains dangling backwards behind Eva-07's torso.
Evangelion Unit-06 Duels Eva-02 using Heavy Spears, until Eva-02 is lands a direct hit between its left shoulder and neck, cleaving downwards to the center of Eva-06's torso.
Evangelion Unit-12 Completely cut in half by Eva-02 via a Heavy Spear through the waist, with its upper half sent spiraling through the air.
Evangelion Unit-08 Left leg cut off at the knee by Eva-02 using a Heavy Spear, causing it to lose balance and fall on its back.
Evangelion Unit-10 Tackles Eva-02, prompting Asuka to fire two volleys of projectile spikes upwards through its head, using the launcher in Eva-02's right shoulder pylon. The metal spikes remain impaled through Eva-10's head.
Evangelion Unit-05 Pushed through a wall by Eva-02, resulting in damage to its neck, then thrown through the air into Eva-13; after which it is completely impaled by Eva-02's arm as it punches a hole clear through its torso.
Evangelion Unit-13 Eva-02 throws Eva-05 into Eva-13. Eva-02's fist impales through Eva-05 and continues into Eva-13's torso. Eva-02 grabs ahold of the unit's core and attempts to crush it, as Eva-13 writhes in pain.

Continuity Errors

Production sketch of the individual MP Evas, with their sustained injuries illustrated. (Click to Enlarge)

There are several continuity errors in animation during Eva-02's fight with the Mass Production Evangelions. These errors are either the result of oversight, a mistake in tracking the positions and actions of the similar MP Evas, or possibly events that transpired off-scene. The known continuity errors are presented here as follows:

  • Two Mass Production Evas in particular appear to have no visible injuries when spreading their wings, following the fight with Eva-02. Whether or not the injuries are simply obscured by their poses, there was a continuity error involved, whether they regenerated their injuries off-scene is unknown.
  • Eva-07, whose arm was cut off completely, is seen in a later scene with the arm still attached by what appears to be skin and muscle.
  • The upper half of Eva-09's jaw and head is visibly completely destroyed when Eva-02 pushes its head inwards towards the skull, resulting in the complete visibility of its brain. However, when the Mass Production Evas reactivate, Eva-09's upper jaw appears damaged, but still attached to the head.
  • It is unclear whether or not Eva-12, who was visibly cut in half, is involved in a continuity error following the battle. No unit appears to be dismembered as Eva-12 is when the Mass Production Evas devour Eva-02. However, when activating their S² Engines, a Mass Production Evangelion who is visibly cut in half (save for a small flap of skin and muscle) is shown, who is presumably Eva-12.

In Other Continuities

The "Relic" Mass Production Evangelions. Text bubbles have been edited out.

In Sadamoto's Manga

In Sadamoto's Manga, the units have a nearly identical operational history. However, it is following the Third Impact where events differ from the Original Series. At an unspecified point following the events of Third Impact, the remains of the Mass Production Evas can be seen dotting the landscape on the way to Tokyo. Shinji overhears a mother on the train describe them as "relics" and explain that "great scholars have examined them many times, but they couldn't explain when they were built, who built them and for what purpose".[8]

In Other Evangelion Media

In Girlfriend of Steel 2, Kaworu Nagisa pilots an MP Evangelion in battle alongside the other Eva units.

References

  1. ↑ The MP Evas were designed by Takeshi Honda.
  2. ↑ Another popular and fairly wide-spread nickname for these Evangelions in the English-speaking fan community is "harpies."
  3. ↑ Each individual aircraft are numbered, which supposedly reflects the MP Eva's unit number.
  4. ↑ As Fuyutsuki questions in Episode 26', "Have they begun to merge with Rei?".
  5. ↑ Ego boundary likely refers to Shinji's ability to maintain his own AT Field.
  6. ↑ The pose bears a resemblance to Jesus Christ as he was on the crucifix. The resemblance is likely intentional.
  7. ↑ The numbering of the units is based on comparing the injuries of the individual units with the injuries shown in the Production Sketch.
  8. ↑ Description is lifted from Volume 14 of the Manga.
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