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A '''core''' (コア) is a red, spherical organ possessed by [[Angels]] and [[Evangelions]]. It uniformily | A '''core''' (コア) is a red, spherical organ possessed by [[Angels]] and [[Evangelions]]. It appears to uniformily serve as a container for the [[soul]] and, in Angels and some Evas, contain the [[S² Engine]], as well. The core is (typically) the only vital point of Angels and Evas; unless it is sufficiently damaged, these entities can receive inordinate amounts of damage without truly dying. | ||
In humanoids such as [[Adam]], the Evas, and [[Sachiel]] -- and even [[Zeruel]] and [[Israfel]] -- the core lays exposed in the solar plexus region. ([[Lilith]], alternatively, has no exposed core. Being outside of Adam's "family", she may not possess one at all.) The organ is positioned variously in other Angels. Examples: | In humanoids such as [[Adam]], the Evas, and [[Sachiel]] -- and even [[Zeruel]] and [[Israfel]] -- the core lays exposed in the solar plexus region. ([[Lilith]], alternatively, has no exposed core. Being outside of Adam's "family", she may not possess one at all.) The organ is positioned variously in other Angels. Examples: | ||
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Leliel's unusual nature results in its core appearing flat (rather than spherical) within three-dimensional space. [[Ireul]] presents another odd case in being a collection of many microscopic entities: Is there one "shared" core, or does each individual possess its own? The nature of the cores possessed by the amorphous [[Bardiel]] and [[Armisael]] is also unknown. | Leliel's unusual nature results in its core appearing flat (rather than spherical) within three-dimensional space. [[Ireul]] presents another odd case in being a collection of many microscopic entities: Is there one "shared" core, or does each individual possess its own? The nature of the cores possessed by the amorphous [[Bardiel]] and [[Armisael]] is also unknown. | ||
For [[Yui Ikari|Yui]] and [[Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu|Kyoko's]] [[Contact Experiment|Contact Experiments]] and Eva piloting, the ventral end of the [[Entry Plug]] is inserted into the core. According to preparations made prior to Yui's Contact Experiment, a cylindrical cavity is excavated to permit the accomodation of the plug [[Episode 21| | For [[Yui Ikari|Yui]] and [[Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu|Kyoko's]] [[Contact Experiment|Contact Experiments]] and Eva piloting, the ventral end of the [[Entry Plug]] is inserted into the core. According to preparations made prior to Yui's Contact Experiment, a cylindrical cavity is excavated to permit the accomodation of the plug ([[Episode 21|21']]). Eva cores also seem to generate their own supply of [[LCL]] ([[Episode 20|20]], [[Episode 23|23']], [[Episode 26'|26']]). | ||
[[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]] uniquely possesses two to four small core-like structures | [[Evangelion Unit-01|Eva-01]] uniquely possesses two to four small core-like structures that are situated around her main core. | ||
At [[Second Impact]], a black circle or ellipse appears in Adam's solar plexus region, apparently smaller in size than the core itself | At [[Second Impact]], a black circle or ellipse appears in Adam's solar plexus region, apparently smaller in size than the core itself (OP, [[Episode 12|12]]). Possibly related, a dark circle (sphere?) manifests within Eva-01's core shortly before she fuses with the [[Spear of Longinus]] (26'). | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 16:30, 20 August 2007
A core (コア) is a red, spherical organ possessed by Angels and Evangelions. It appears to uniformily serve as a container for the soul and, in Angels and some Evas, contain the S² Engine, as well. The core is (typically) the only vital point of Angels and Evas; unless it is sufficiently damaged, these entities can receive inordinate amounts of damage without truly dying.
In humanoids such as Adam, the Evas, and Sachiel -- and even Zeruel and Israfel -- the core lays exposed in the solar plexus region. (Lilith, alternatively, has no exposed core. Being outside of Adam's "family", she may not possess one at all.) The organ is positioned variously in other Angels. Examples:
- Shamshel: "Throat" region, exposed
- Ramiel: Centralized location, internal (never seen)
- Gaghiel: Back of mouth, visible with jaws open
- Sahaquiel: Center of "eye", exposed
- Leliel: Beneath ultra-flat "shadow", hidden
- Arael: Between "brachial" wings, free-floating
Leliel's unusual nature results in its core appearing flat (rather than spherical) within three-dimensional space. Ireul presents another odd case in being a collection of many microscopic entities: Is there one "shared" core, or does each individual possess its own? The nature of the cores possessed by the amorphous Bardiel and Armisael is also unknown.
For Yui and Kyoko's Contact Experiments and Eva piloting, the ventral end of the Entry Plug is inserted into the core. According to preparations made prior to Yui's Contact Experiment, a cylindrical cavity is excavated to permit the accomodation of the plug (21'). Eva cores also seem to generate their own supply of LCL (20, 23', 26').
Eva-01 uniquely possesses two to four small core-like structures that are situated around her main core.
At Second Impact, a black circle or ellipse appears in Adam's solar plexus region, apparently smaller in size than the core itself (OP, 12). Possibly related, a dark circle (sphere?) manifests within Eva-01's core shortly before she fuses with the Spear of Longinus (26').
Notes
- While the characters consistently refer to the core as "koa" ("core"), the term koukyuu (光球) is sometimes observed in print. Koukyuu means "photosphere" ("a sphere of light or radiance") and is apparently in reference to the core's luminescent properties.
