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'''Nerv''' (German: ''nerve'') is a paramilitary special agency nominally under the control of the [[United Nations]].  Nerv is tasked with defending humanity from the [[Angels]] through use of the [[Evangelions]], which it constructed.
'''Nerv''' (German: ''nerve'') is a special agency nominally under the control of the [[United Nations]], led by Commander [[Gendo Ikari]], tasked with defending humanity from the [[Angels]] using the [[Evangelions]], which it was tasked with constructing. Officially, Nerv is "a private organization under the direct supervision of the UN", and under the aegis of the United Nations it is granted power to pressure local civilian and military organizations into aiding it, but in reality Nerv has very little oversight from the United Nations itself (beyond matters of funding).  The effort to defeat the Angels is left almost totally at the discretion of Nerv's highest ranking personnel, without outside interference.  Further, Nerv is pursuing its own agendas unknown to the UN, from [[Episode 07|sabotaging a rival defense contractor's]] prototype combat robot, "[[Jet Alone]]", to Nerv's ultimate clandestine goal to carry out the [[Human Instrumentality Project]]. 


==Purpose and activities==
Originally, Nerv was known as [[Gehirn]], but after its headquarters at Tokyo-3 and the [[Magi]] supercomputers were completed, it was renamed and reorganized into "Nerv" in 2010.  Secretly, Nerv is backed by the mysterious organization [[Seele]], a power cabal covertly controlling the United Nations.


Officially, Nerv is "a private organization under the direct supervision of the UN", and under the aegis of the United Nations it is granted power to appropriate local civilian and military personnel and resources as it sees fit. In reality, however, Nerv has very little oversight from the United Nations itself beyond matters of funding. The effort to defeat the Angels is left almost totally at the discretion of Nerv's highest ranking personnel, without outside interference. Further, Nerv pursues its own agendas unknown to the UN, from [[Episode 07|sabotaging a rival defense contractor's]] prototype combat robot to executing [[Seele|Seele's]] ultimate clandestine goal of carrying out the [[Human Instrumentality Project]].   
There are several global branches of Nerv besides the main Nerv HQ base built underneath Tokyo-3, such as [[Nerv-01]] (Massachusetts), [[Nerv-02]] (Nevada), and [[Nerv-03]] (Germany).  Nerv also has a secondary testing facility located at Matsushiro.   


Originally, Nerv was known as [[Gehirn]], but after its headquarters at Tokyo-3 and the [[Magi]] supercomputers were completed, it was renamed and reorganized into "Nerv" in 2010.  Secretly, Nerv is backed by the mysterious organization Seele, a power cabal covertly controlling the United Nations.
Observed Nerv rank structure (in descending order) includes:
 
*Commander
==Facilities and divisions==
*Vice-Commander
 
*Major (denoted by two lines on rank insignia)
There are several global branches of Nerv. Most of them host their own Magi systems and have Evangelion support facilities.
 
===Nerv headquarters===
 
Nerv's primary base is located inside the [[Geofront]] below the fortress city of [[Tokyo-3]], on the site of present-day Hakone. The surface and Geofront interior are both heavily defended by fixed weapon emplacements. The base itself is a labyrinthine complex housing multiple facilities for commanded and control, scientific research and the repair, maintenance and deployment of Evangelions. The first Magi computer is located inside the base.
 
Eva-00 and Eva-01 were constructed at Nerv HQ. Some of Eva-02's fabrication may also have been undertaken here.
 
====Matsushiro branch====
 
A secondary facility exists in Matsushiro, a subdivision of Tokyo-2, on the site of modern-day Nagano. It possesses an independent technical staff, a standalone Magi system and support facilities for at least one Eva, but appears to be relegated largely to research and logistical support roles.
 
Little is seen of this branch outside of the Eva-03 story arc. It was severely damaged in [[Episode 18]], when [[Bardiel]] hijacked Eva-03 and escaped from the facility.
 
===First Branch===
 
The First Branch is located in the American state of Massachusetts. It is the construction site of Eva-03.
 
===Second Branch===
 
The Second Branch was located in Nevada, possibly at the secretive Nellis Air Force Range or inside the Nevada Test Site. Eva-04 was built here.
 
The Nevada facility vanished during a test of a restored [[Super Solenoid]] in [[Episode 17]], along with Eva-04 itself and thousands of personnel. [[Ritsuko Akagi]] speculated that it was pulled into a [[Sea of Dirac]], but the exact circumstances remain unknown.
 
===Third Branch===
 
Located in Germany, probably in either Berlin or Hamburg, the Third Branch hosted the assembly of Evas 02, 05 and 06, as well as the restoration of the Super Solenoid recovered from [[Shamshel]]. The embryonic [[Adam]] was stored at this branch until [[Ryoji Kaji]] stole it and smuggled it to Japan in [[Episode 08]]. [[Asuka Langley Soryu]] spent her childhood here, while Kaji and [[Misato Katsuragi]] both formerly held temporary positions at the base.
 
The Third Branch has a more prominent presence in ''Evangelion'' than the other branches.
 
===Chinese branch===
 
A Nerv facility exists in Beijing, China, and is the construction site for Eva-08. It never appears directly in the series and its official designation is unknown.
 
==Staff==
 
Nerv globally employs many thousands of people, including scientists, technicians and paramilitaries.
 
===Command===
 
The command structure follows the pattern established by military tradition, though it does not specifically resemble that used by any single organization.
 
The observed Nerv rank structure includes:
*Commander ([[Gendo Ikari]])
*Vice-Commander ([[Kozo Fuyutsuki]])
*Major ([[Misato Katsuragi]])
*Captain
*Captain
*First Lieutenant ([[Makato Hyuga]], [[Shigeru Aoba]], [[Maya Ibuki]])
*First Lieutenant
 
Certain persons, such as Kaji, appear to have great freedom inside Nerv facilities despite not fitting into the established ranks.
 
===Scientific===
 
Nerv's senior scientific body appears to be relatively small. For example, the headquarters base in Tokyo-3 hosts a scientific staff consisting of Doctor Akagi and a handful of command personnel and assistants. It is probable that the high degree of automation provided by the Magi has rendered a large scientific crew unnecessary.
 
===Technical===
 
Each Nerv facility hosts a large corps of mechanics, electricians and other staff dedicated to maintenance, repair and construction. The standard tech uniform consists of orange coveralls and a cap.
 
===Intelligence===
 
Information collection and analysis are handled by the black-suited agents of the [[Nerv Department of Security Intelligence]], as are the surveillance and protection of key personnel.
 
===Security===
 
Nerv's internal security forces are tasked with defending the organization from terrorist attacks and other small-scale conventional threats. They are chronically understaffed and underfunded; their upkeep seems to be a low priority for the command staff. Security staff wear khaki uniforms like those of the operating staff, as well as red berets. They normally carry either MP5 or Uzi submachine guns.


The official system of small arms obtainment is either excessively byzantine or fraught with shortages, as most of the senior staff use self-procured weapons.
However, a definitive ranking list is never provided.


==Notes==
==Notes==
*"Nerv" is named after the German word "nerve", following the scheme that Nerv's predecessor organization "Gehirn" is named after the German word for "brain", and Seele after the German word for "soul". The proper pronunciation is something along the lines of "nairf", and it is phonetically approximated into Japanese as ''nerufu''. The casts of the English dubs by ADV Films and Manga Entertainment do not provide as accurate a rendition: they say "nerv" exactly like the English word "nerve".
*"Nerv" is named after the German word "nerve", following the scheme that Nerv's predecessor organization "Gehirn" is named after the German word for "brain", and Seele after the German word for "soul". The proper pronunciation is something along the lines of "nairf", and it is phonetically approximated into Japanese as ''nerufu''. The casts of the English dubs by ADV Films and Manga Entertainment do not provide as accurate a rendition: they say "nerv" exactly like the English word "nerve".
[[Image:FGC 01 C158.jpg|thumb|"Nerv" spelled with lowercase letters]]
[[Image:FGC 01 C158.jpg|thumb|"Nerv" spelled with lowercase letters]]
*"Nerv" is often spelled using all-capital letters in the series, however it is apparently not an acronym.  Further, it is not spelled with all-capital letters on the "Welcome to Nerv" pamphlet that Shinji is given in Episode 01.  "NERV" is just how the word is often romanized by the Japanese production team: other words like "Adam" or "Second Impact" are spelled as "ADAM" or "SECOND IMPACT" at times in the series.  This is merely a quirk of translation.   
*"Nerv" is often spelled using all-capital letters in the series, however it is apparently not an acronym.  Further, it is not spelled with all-capital letters on the "Welcome to Nerv" (sic) pamphlet that Shinji is given in Episode 01.  "NERV" is just how the word is often romanized by the Japanese production team: even several other words like "Adam" or "Second Impact" get spelled as "ADAM" or "SECOND IMPACT" at times in the series.  Its just a quirk of translation.   
 


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Revision as of 19:39, 22 August 2007

Nerv (German: nerve) is a special agency nominally under the control of the United Nations, led by Commander Gendo Ikari, tasked with defending humanity from the Angels using the Evangelions, which it was tasked with constructing. Officially, Nerv is "a private organization under the direct supervision of the UN", and under the aegis of the United Nations it is granted power to pressure local civilian and military organizations into aiding it, but in reality Nerv has very little oversight from the United Nations itself (beyond matters of funding). The effort to defeat the Angels is left almost totally at the discretion of Nerv's highest ranking personnel, without outside interference. Further, Nerv is pursuing its own agendas unknown to the UN, from sabotaging a rival defense contractor's prototype combat robot, "Jet Alone", to Nerv's ultimate clandestine goal to carry out the Human Instrumentality Project.

Originally, Nerv was known as Gehirn, but after its headquarters at Tokyo-3 and the Magi supercomputers were completed, it was renamed and reorganized into "Nerv" in 2010. Secretly, Nerv is backed by the mysterious organization Seele, a power cabal covertly controlling the United Nations.

There are several global branches of Nerv besides the main Nerv HQ base built underneath Tokyo-3, such as Nerv-01 (Massachusetts), Nerv-02 (Nevada), and Nerv-03 (Germany). Nerv also has a secondary testing facility located at Matsushiro.

Observed Nerv rank structure (in descending order) includes:

  • Commander
  • Vice-Commander
  • Major (denoted by two lines on rank insignia)
  • Captain
  • First Lieutenant

However, a definitive ranking list is never provided.

Notes

  • "Nerv" is named after the German word "nerve", following the scheme that Nerv's predecessor organization "Gehirn" is named after the German word for "brain", and Seele after the German word for "soul". The proper pronunciation is something along the lines of "nairf", and it is phonetically approximated into Japanese as nerufu. The casts of the English dubs by ADV Films and Manga Entertainment do not provide as accurate a rendition: they say "nerv" exactly like the English word "nerve".
"Nerv" spelled with lowercase letters
  • "Nerv" is often spelled using all-capital letters in the series, however it is apparently not an acronym. Further, it is not spelled with all-capital letters on the "Welcome to Nerv" (sic) pamphlet that Shinji is given in Episode 01. "NERV" is just how the word is often romanized by the Japanese production team: even several other words like "Adam" or "Second Impact" get spelled as "ADAM" or "SECOND IMPACT" at times in the series. Its just a quirk of translation.
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