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'''Adam’s children''' refers to those [[Angels]] who are “born of” [[Adam]]. This collective grouping has no unique canonical name, although the phrase “Adam’s children” was used by [[Misato Katsuragi|Misato]] in a preliminary draft for [[Resources:End of Evangelion Screenplays|Episode 25’]]. | |||
In [[Neon Genesis Evangelion]], Adam's children encompass the Third through Seventeenth Angels. The first thirteen are Adam’s natural offspring, upon whom this article will focus. Adam’s last child, [[Tabris]], is the result of an [[Contact Experiment|experiment]] in which [[Lilin]] genes were infused into Adam. (It is unknown whether Tabris is an imperfect clone of the Lilin donor, born from Adam’s flesh, or a genetic hybrid who superficially looks like a Lilin.) | |||
How the form is selected and its structure determined is entirely unknown. The A.T. Field appears to play some role in Angel metamorphoses. Taken together with what is said about the role of the A.T. Field elsewhere in the show, this implies that perhaps each Angel’s form is a tangible manifestation of its self-image. That is, where Lilin are more or less constrained to a common form, and must express their individuality in subtler ways, Adam’s children can simply be whatever they imagine themselves to be. | ==Nature== | ||
Despite being segregated into separate “Angels” (Third, Fourth, etc.), Adam’s children essentially comprise a single race of humanity – one possible variation upon a theme. (The Lilin are another.) They are described as “humans who cast aside human form”. Accordingly, they appear to begin life as humanoid entities, developing embryologically in perhaps the same way as Adam or an Eva would. Going by [[Sandalphon]], the Angels develop inside oblong objects resembling eggs, compared in the show to a chrysalis. At an indeterminate point in their development<ref>In episode 10, Ritsuko says that Sandalphon hatched sooner than expected, leaving the “norm” unknown.</ref>, this form is “rejected” and the Angel undergoes a spontaneous metamorphosis. (Sandalphon changes form immediately before hatching.) | |||
How the form is selected and its structure determined is entirely unknown. The [[A.T. Field]] appears to play some role in Angel metamorphoses. Taken together with what is said about the role of the A.T. Field elsewhere in the show, this implies that perhaps each Angel’s form is a tangible manifestation of its self-image. That is, where Lilin are more or less constrained to a common form, and must express their individuality in subtler ways, Adam’s children can simply be whatever they imagine themselves to be. | |||
The genetic pattern of [[Shamshel]] is reported to possess a 99.89% similarity to that of humans (''Homo sapiens''). While no comment is made on Shamshel’s brethren, this similarity can be deduced to apply universally to the group. In Sadamoto’s manga, the same percentage is applied to the Evas, implying, at least in Sadamoto’s view, the same genetic origins, which would be Adam. Of note here is that metamorphosis has no apparent effect on the Angels’ biological blueprints, indicating that it must operate on a more metaphysical level. | |||
==Common Characteristics== | ==Common Characteristics== | ||
While each of Adam’s children has a form unique to itself, as | While each of Adam’s children has a form unique to itself, many common characters can be observed. (Many of these can be found in other so-called "Angelic" lifeforms, such as the Seeds and Evas.) | ||
===A.T. Field=== | |||
All of Adam’s children have souls and, hence, A.T. Fields. Their A.T. Fields are much more powerful than those of LCL-based lifeforms. Commonly exhibited abilities include levitation and metamorphosis. | |||
===Blood=== | |||
Blood is observed for the majority of Adam’s children, including those who don’t seem like they should possess any. It is red for all those observed, save Sachiel, whose blood is blue (but changed to red for Rebuild). | |||
In the Rebuild continuity, the Angels dissolve into a red fluid resembling blood when their cores are destroyed, attributed to the collapse of their A.T. Fields. This is possibly an analogue to [[LCL]]. | |||
===Blood Type=== | |||
Most register “[[Blood Type]] Blue”. “Orange” is seen on some rare occasions. What “Blood Type” actually refers to is unclear. | |||
===Core=== | |||
The [[core]] is a spherical red organ containing the soul and S2 Engine. Observed in nearly all of Adam’s children. | |||
===Energy Projection=== | |||
Several Angels demonstrate an ability to harness energy to trigger explosions or generate focused energy beams / energy-based projectiles. | |||
===Regeneration=== | |||
===S2 Engine / Fruit of Life=== | |||
Possessed by all of Adam’s children. The source of their theoretically limitless motive energy. Despite the name, the S2 Engine appears to be organic in nature. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Angel List}} | |||
[[Category:A to Z]] | [[Category:A to Z]] | ||
[[Category:Angels]] | [[Category:Angels]] | ||
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Adam’s children refers to those Angels who are “born of” Adam. This collective grouping has no unique canonical name, although the phrase “Adam’s children” was used by Misato in a preliminary draft for Episode 25’.
In Neon Genesis Evangelion, Adam's children encompass the Third through Seventeenth Angels. The first thirteen are Adam’s natural offspring, upon whom this article will focus. Adam’s last child, Tabris, is the result of an experiment in which Lilin genes were infused into Adam. (It is unknown whether Tabris is an imperfect clone of the Lilin donor, born from Adam’s flesh, or a genetic hybrid who superficially looks like a Lilin.)
Nature
Despite being segregated into separate “Angels” (Third, Fourth, etc.), Adam’s children essentially comprise a single race of humanity – one possible variation upon a theme. (The Lilin are another.) They are described as “humans who cast aside human form”. Accordingly, they appear to begin life as humanoid entities, developing embryologically in perhaps the same way as Adam or an Eva would. Going by Sandalphon, the Angels develop inside oblong objects resembling eggs, compared in the show to a chrysalis. At an indeterminate point in their development[1], this form is “rejected” and the Angel undergoes a spontaneous metamorphosis. (Sandalphon changes form immediately before hatching.)
How the form is selected and its structure determined is entirely unknown. The A.T. Field appears to play some role in Angel metamorphoses. Taken together with what is said about the role of the A.T. Field elsewhere in the show, this implies that perhaps each Angel’s form is a tangible manifestation of its self-image. That is, where Lilin are more or less constrained to a common form, and must express their individuality in subtler ways, Adam’s children can simply be whatever they imagine themselves to be.
The genetic pattern of Shamshel is reported to possess a 99.89% similarity to that of humans (Homo sapiens). While no comment is made on Shamshel’s brethren, this similarity can be deduced to apply universally to the group. In Sadamoto’s manga, the same percentage is applied to the Evas, implying, at least in Sadamoto’s view, the same genetic origins, which would be Adam. Of note here is that metamorphosis has no apparent effect on the Angels’ biological blueprints, indicating that it must operate on a more metaphysical level.
Common Characteristics
While each of Adam’s children has a form unique to itself, many common characters can be observed. (Many of these can be found in other so-called "Angelic" lifeforms, such as the Seeds and Evas.)
A.T. Field
All of Adam’s children have souls and, hence, A.T. Fields. Their A.T. Fields are much more powerful than those of LCL-based lifeforms. Commonly exhibited abilities include levitation and metamorphosis.
Blood
Blood is observed for the majority of Adam’s children, including those who don’t seem like they should possess any. It is red for all those observed, save Sachiel, whose blood is blue (but changed to red for Rebuild).
In the Rebuild continuity, the Angels dissolve into a red fluid resembling blood when their cores are destroyed, attributed to the collapse of their A.T. Fields. This is possibly an analogue to LCL.
Blood Type
Most register “Blood Type Blue”. “Orange” is seen on some rare occasions. What “Blood Type” actually refers to is unclear.
Core
The core is a spherical red organ containing the soul and S2 Engine. Observed in nearly all of Adam’s children.
Energy Projection
Several Angels demonstrate an ability to harness energy to trigger explosions or generate focused energy beams / energy-based projectiles.
Regeneration
S2 Engine / Fruit of Life
Possessed by all of Adam’s children. The source of their theoretically limitless motive energy. Despite the name, the S2 Engine appears to be organic in nature.
References
- ↑ In episode 10, Ritsuko says that Sandalphon hatched sooner than expected, leaving the “norm” unknown.
| Angels |
| Angels (general) |
| First and Second Angels (Seeds of Life): Adam | Lilith |
| Third to Seventeenth Angels (Adam's Children): |
| Sachiel | Shamshel | Ramiel | Gaghiel | Israfel | Sandalphon | Matarael | Sahaquiel |
| Ireul | Leliel | Bardiel | Zeruel | Arael | Armisael | Tabris |
| Eighteenth Angel: Lilin |
| Rebuild of Evangelion: ?Adams? | Lilith | 3rd Angel | 4th Angel | 5th Angel | 6th Angel | 7th Angel | 8th Angel | 9th Angel | 10th Angel | 11th Angel | 12th Angel | 1st/13th Angel |
| Other: Extracanonical Angels |
