Battle Against Angel Ramiel
When missiles failed, a child in a giant robot had to pilot the impossible plan.
The Battle Against Ramiel stands as a pivotal moment in the early history of the Evangelion project, marking the first time humanity faced an Angel that could not be defeated by conventional military force alone. This confrontation occurred when the fourth Angel, known as Ramiel, descended upon the outskirts of Tokyo-3, assuming a massive, crystalline geometric form that defied standard physics and weaponry.
- Subject
- Fourth Angel (Ramiel)
- Target Location
- Tokyo-3 Outskirts
- Primary EVA Unit
- EVA Unit-01
- Pilot
- Shinji Ikari
- Commander
- Gendo Ikari
- Outcome
- Angel Destroyed, City Saved
Lore & Background
Ramiel was unique among the Angels for its stationary nature and impenetrable AT Field. Unlike previous entities that moved or attacked directly, this Angel hovered above the city, projecting an energy shield so dense it vaporized any projectile sent against it. The United Nations military forces were rendered completely ineffective, unable to breach the barrier even with their most advanced weaponry, leaving the fate of Tokyo-3 hanging in the balance.
In Their Own Story
The sky above Tokyo-3 burned with the geometric brilliance of Ramiel, a floating fortress of light that laughed at the explosions raining upon it. Inside the cockpit, Shinji felt the vibration of the city's panic through the hull of Unit-01 as the railgun charged, its hum drowning out his own breathing. He wasn't fighting for glory or orders; he was fighting because there was no one else who could hold the line against the impossible geometry of the enemy.
Reader's Guide
The conflict begins when Ramiel appears over Tokyo-3, immediately neutralizing all military countermeasures with its impenetrable AT Field. With conventional weapons failing to scratch the surface, NERV Commander Gendo Ikari authorizes a desperate emergency protocol involving EVA Unit-01. The plan requires the Evangelion to be outfitted with two massive railguns and positioned on a high-speed transport system to close the distance rapidly. Shinji Ikari is tasked with piloting the unit while it accelerates, aiming to fire at point-blank range where the Angel's shield might be vulnerable due to the sheer velocity of the impact. As Unit-01 launches its assault, Ramiel attempts to destroy the approaching giant with concentrated energy beams. Shinji must maintain his aim and composure amidst the chaos, firing both cannons simultaneously in a final, decisive blow that shatters the Angel's core.
Did You Know?
- Ramiel is the first Angel to possess a stationary AT Field strong enough to completely negate all UN military attacks without moving.
- The battle introduced the concept of using high-velocity railguns mounted directly on an Evangelion, a tactic never used before or after in the series.
- During this fight, Shinji Ikari demonstrated his ability to pilot Unit-01 with extreme precision under immense pressure, earning him the respect of the NERV staff.