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  English Translation 
  Trotti, September 20, 2020 
   
   
  
   
   
   
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  Introduction to the English Translation 
   
  This book is the first of three volumes published by Fujimi 
  Shobo for the MAGIUS universal role playing system set in the 
  world of Neon Genesis Evangelion.  
   
  MAGIUS is an acronym for Multiple Assignable Game 
  Interface for Universal System. It uses a unified set of rules that 
  cover a variety of game types. It is simple, easy to learn and has 
  supplements for many popular anime and manga series.  
   
  This first volume, “Decisive Battle! Tokyo 3” is a combat 
  strategy game. The second volume, “Angel Approaches!” is a self-
  contained adventure focusing more on the role playing aspect of 
  the game. The third volume, “Angel, Defeated!” is a replay 
  collection of the other two books, as well as supplemental rules 
  for combining them. 
   
  In “Decisive Battle! Tokyo 3” the table talk part of the 
  game is left largely up to the players and the GM. Roleplaying is 
  highly encouraged, but the rules focus more on combat prep and 
  combat than character interactions. That said, some of the best 
  times players will have in this game are by playing their characters 
  to the hilt.  
   
  I hope you enjoy this peek into an artifact from another 
  time and place: the TTRPG gaming scene in Japan, circa 1997.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Trotti, September 2020 
   
   
  
   
   
   
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  Table of contents 
  Chapter 1 Introduction   
   
   
   
  13 
  Game content   
   
   
   
  14 
  Synopsis of Neon Genesis Evangelion  
   
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  Character descriptions  
   
   
  17 
   
  Chapter 2 How to Play: Basic Rules  
   
   
  27 
  Game content and purpose  
   
   
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  Game Master and Player Roles   
   
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  What you need to play   
   
   
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  Game flow  
   
   
   
   
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  Order of Play   
   
   
   
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  Action points   
   
   
   
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  NERV character skills  
   
   
   
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  Character status part   
   
   
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  Angel appearance part   
   
   
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  Sortie part  
   
   
   
   
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  Fighting part  
   
   
   
   
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  Eva boarding character data  
   
   
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  Combat  
   
   
   
   
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  Front and back defense   
   
   
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  Eva boarding character skills  
   
   
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  Eva equipment   
   
   
   
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  State change  
   
   
   
   
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  Runaway  
   
   
   
   
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  Critical  success and critical failure 
   
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  Pilot injury  
   
   
   
   
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  Points  (Score)  
   
   
   
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  Chapter 3 Angels Explained  
   
   
   
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  Explanation of the Angels 
   
   
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  Angel Data 
   
   
   
   
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  Angel's Routine  
   
   
   
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  Attack on NERV Headquarters   
   
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  Effect of N2 Bombs  
   
   
   
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  Angel Actions (movement) 
   
   
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  AT field  
   
   
   
   
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  Attack on the Core 
   
   
   
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  Angel Encyclopedia 
   
   
   
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  Unnumbered Angels  
   
   
   
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  Chapter 4 How to Play: Advanced Rules  
   
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  Go to another area  
   
   
   
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  Appearance of the Angels  
   
   
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  Movement to battle zone and action options  
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  Headquarters  
   
   
   
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  About defeat   
   
   
   
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  Terrain  
   
   
   
   
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  EVA activity time  
   
   
   
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  Chapter 5 Sample Replay 
   
   
   
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  Character Selection 
   
   
   
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  Character state part  
   
   
   
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  Angel Appearance Part   
   
   
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  Eva sortie part  
   
   
   
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  Battle part  
   
   
   
   
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  Chapter 6 Reference  
   
   
   
   
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  Neon Genesis Evangelion RPG 
  Decisive Battle! Tokyo 3 
   
   
  
   
  Chapter 1 Introduction 
   
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  ● Contents of the Book 
   
  This book is a MAGIUS supplement for the TV anime "Neon Genesis 
  Evangelion". The rules in this book are written for those who have seen 
  "Neon Genesis Evangelion", so if you haven't seen it, I recommend you 
  look at the work first. 
   
  Videos and LDs containing the TV anime are available from King 
  Records, and manga and film books are available from Kadokawa 
  Shoten. The manga is still serialized in "Monthly Shonen Ace" (as of 
  March 1996). 
   
  ● Game content 
   
  The setting of the game is principally in the city of Tokyo 3. From the 
  time of Asuka's appearance to the time before Touji was selected as the 
  Fourth Child. 
   
  The game is designed to be played by two to five people (including the 
  game master), and the purpose of the game is to defeat and repel the 
  Angels approaching the city of Tokyo 3. 
   
  For details about the basic rules, please read "Chapter 2 How to Play: 
  Basic Rules.” The basic rules focus on the defense of the city of Tokyo 3, 
  whereas in advanced play, you participate in battles in other locations. 
   
  ● Synopsis of Neon Genesis Evangelion 
   
  In the year 2000, a sudden huge explosion occurred in Antarctica. As a 
  result, mankind was struck by all kinds of disasters, such as tsunamis, 
  
   
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  earthquakes, extreme weather events, civil wars and economic 
  depression. Many cities were completely destroyed and most of 
  humanity died within the first few years. 
   
  The greatest disaster in history was dubbed the Second Impact. Fifteen 
  years have passed since then. The remaining humans have survived the 
  harsh environment and strive to revive civilization. 
   
  However, something has arrived to destroy that civilization. These are 
  the Angels. 
   
  The story begins with the arrival in the city Tokyo 3 of both an Angel and 
  Shinji Ikari, a 14-year-old boy who has never known his father's love. 
  When the boy arrived, his father, Gendou Ikari, appeared before him 
  and told him coldly to pilot the giant android fighting machine called an 
  Evangelion and to fight the Angel.... 
   
  What the father needed was not a son, but a pilot who could operate 
  the EVA. Realizing that, Shinji tried to reject the EVA. But when Shinji 
  learned that if he didn't pilot the EVA, a seriously injured girl would be 
  forced to take his place, Shinji decided to fight. 
   
  He won the battle. However, a deep wound was left in the boy's heart. 
   
  Shinji keeps his heart closed so that no one else can hurt him. However, 
  in his life at the United Nations Special Organization, NERV, he gradually 
  comes to know other people. 
   
  Misato Katsuragi, with whom he is assigned to live; Rei Ayanami, the 
  pilot of EVA Unit 00; Asuka Langley Souryu, pilot of EVA Unit 02; Touji 
  
   
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  Suzuhara and Kensuke Aida, his close friends. But throughout NERV is 
  the image of his father. 
  The boy grows into an adult through his fierce battles with the Angels. 
  However, what is the "human Instrumentality plan" that is seen behind 
  the story? 
   
  What kind of conspiracy lies behind NERV, a super-legal organization 
  with national authority? 
   
  The Angels are the enemy, but with so many mysteries within them...  
   
  Are the Angels the ultimate enemy of mankind? 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Character Descriptions 
   
  Shinji Ikari 
  Description: The Third Child reported by the Marduk Agency. He is also 
  the son of Gendou Ikari, Commander of the UN special agency NERV. He 
  is a 14-year-old boy who hates his father, but who seeks his father’s 
  love and approval. Due to this complex family situation, he is afraid of 
  being hurt and unable to stand up for himself. Over time, however, his 
  personality gradually becomes brighter as a result of living with Misato 
  Katsuragi and Asuka, and interacting with his school friends Touji 
  Suzuhara and Kensuke Aida. He is the exclusive pilot for EVA Unit 01. 
   
  Misato Katsuragi 
  Description: International civil servant belonging to the United Nations 
  special agency NERV. Her rank is Major (her rank was Captain at the 
  time of her first appearance), 
  She is the Chief of the 1st Division, Operations Bureau, Tactical 
  Operations Department. She becomes Shinji’s guardian when he moves 
  to Tokyo 3 and takes him into her apartment to live with her. 
  She is competent in her job, but has great difficulties with housework 
  and cooking. She is a beer lover. 
   
  Rei Ayanami 
  Description: She is the First Child, identified in the reports of the 
  Marduk Agency. She is the exclusive pilot of EVA Unit 00. She was 
  injured in an accident during a routine test. Her personality is calm but 
  somewhat artificial and she does not open up to people. She has only 
  ever opened up her heart to Gendou Ikari. 
  Recently though, little by little she has begun to communicate with 
  Shinji and is benefitting from that.  She is fourteen years old. 
   
  
   
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  Asuka Langley Souryu 
  Description: The Second Child reported by the Marduk agency. She is 
  from Germany. Asuka is the exclusive pilot of EVA Unit 02. She has a 
  clear mind and graduated from a University at the age of 14, but her 
  personality is somewhat self-centered and ego centric. She has a crush 
  on Ryoji Kaji, who worked with her at NERV’s German branch. 
   
  Ritsuko Akagi 
  Description: She is the head of NERV’s Technology Development 
  Department, Technical Section 1. She is a talented woman with a PhD. 
  She is also an old friend of Misato Katsuragi. She supports the technical 
  side of the Evangelions, but she has a bad habit of judging things using 
  only data, not her heart. She is thirty years old and single. 
   
  Gendou Ikari 
  Description: Commander of the United Nations Special Agency NERV. 
  He is the person who created the Evangelions to repel the Angels. He is 
  also the person in charge of NERV’s implementation of the Human 
  Instrumentality Plan.  He does whatever ruthless things he has to, to 
  further the plan, but occasionally he shows human feelings. He is 
  Shinji’s father.  
   
   
  
   
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  Kouzou Fuyutsuki 
  Description: NERV Deputy Commander. 
  Deputy Commander of NERV under the constant spiritual pressure of 
  Gendou Ikari. He serves as Gendou’s chief confidant and handles NERV's 
  chores. He was a college professor while Gendou was still a student. His 
  hobby is shogi. 
   
  Ryoji Kaji 
  Description: A member of NERV's intelligence department and an old 
  lover of Misato Katsuragi. 
  By all appearances he is a friend of both Ritsuko and Misato from their 
  college days, but in fact, he is a spy who has come to find out the secret 
  of NERV. 
   
  Maya Ibuki 
  Description: Science Officer who belongs to the technical department of 
  NERV. She is a subordinate of Dr. Ritsuko Akagi and has a rank of second 
  lieutenant. She has a dislike for some of NERV’s activities. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Makoto Hyuuga 
  Description: Operator who belongs to NERV’s Operations Bureau, 1st 
  Division. He has Misato Katsuragi as his direct boss, and is not tired of 
  being asked to do her laundry and other chores. His rank is Lieutenant. 
   
  Shigeru Aoba 
  Description: Operator in charge of communications and information 
  analysis in the NERV Operations Control Room. His rank is Lieutenant. 
  His hobby is guitar. 
   
  Touji Suzuhara 
  Description: Shinji's friend. A hot-blooded young man who dislikes being 
  disrespected. He wears a sports jersey for some reason and use the 
  Kansai dialect because he is from Kansai. Later he becomes the Fourth 
  Child. 
   
   
   
   
  
   
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  Kensuke Aida 
  Description: Shinji's friend. A bright personality who is a military fanboy 
  and video enthusiast. From time to time, he has the hobby of going 
  camping alone and conducting military training. 
   
  Hikari Horaki 
  Description: Chairman of classroom 2A at Tokyo’s 3’s First Municipal 
  Middle School, where Shinji goes. Although she is enthusiastic about her 
  work, she is criticized by boys because of her serious and stern 
  personality. She is Asuka’s friend and has a crush on Touji. 
   
  Pen Pen 
  Description: Misato Katsuragi's roommate in her apartment. He is a new 
  type of hot spring penguin and lives a civilized life in Misato’s 
  refrigerator. Above all, he loves hot springs. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Game content and purpose 
   
  You play this game as a member of NERV with the goal of defeating the 
  Angels. 
   
  The purpose of the game is to "repel the Angels" as a character and 
  "gain points" as a player. 
   
  The rules tell you how to repel the Angels and how to earn points, so 
  don't worry and read on. 
   
  The game is divided into two phases: 
   
  "NERV mode" which lasts from preparing NERV and the EVA’s for an 
  attack to detecting an Angel and launching the EVAs. 
   
   "EVA mode" which begins as the EVA’s enter battle with the Angel and 
  ends either in victory or defeat. 
   
  Ritsuko: We created NERV and the Evangelions to fight off the Angels, 
  but we don't know what they are or where they came from. 
  Misato: Ritsuko, you’re throwing them right into the fire. 
  Ritsuko: Is this a game that reproduces the struggle of mankind against 
  a superior enemy or is it a joke to mock fate? Our survival hangs in the 
  balance… 
  Misato: Ritsuko, you do realize you’re just talking about a game? 
  Ritsuko: Well even if it's just commentary on a game, it's worth taking it 
  seriously... 
  Misato: It’s not that. I'm worried that if we spend too much time on 
  that, we won’t have time to get to the game. 
  
   
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  Ritsuko: Really? 
  Misato: Yeah. Pretty much. 
  Maya: Senpai, maybe we should just summarize the notes for each item 
  for the time being? 
  Ritsuko: Yes. You have a point. 
  Misato: Right. 
  Ritsuko: Then, in summary of the first item... this game can be roughly 
  divided into two phases: "NERV mode" and "EVA mode". 
  Misato: Nice, Ritsuko. 
  Ritsuko: Thank you. 
   
  ● The role of gamemaster and players 
   
  In NERV Mode, the players will assume the roles of Misato Katsuragi, 
  Ritsuko Akagi, Kouzou Fuyutsuki, Maya Ibuki, while in Eva Mode they 
  will be Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Soryu. 
   
  Players may only select NERV Mode characters when starting the game. 
  During NERV Mode it is not necessary to know which player will assume 
  the role of the pilots in EVA Mode.  
   
  Disputes over who will play which pilot in Eva mode are determined by 
  a “character contest” competition during NERV mode. This will be 
  explained later. 
   
  The game master (GM) assumes the roles of the Angels and other NERV 
  staff in both modes, and additionally plays the role of Shinji, Rei and 
  Asuka in NERV mode. 
   
  
   
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  Misato: You may have noticed there are four NERV mode characters 
  and only three Eva mode characters. Needless to say, the numbers don't 
  match. 
  Ritsuko:  The solution to this is when you play with four people, three 
  will assume the roles of the pilots and one player will continue playing 
  the same NERV Mode character even in EVA mode.   
  Misato: Sort of as logistical support? 
  Ritsuko: Exactly. 
  Misato: So… the NERV Mode characters are myself, Ritsuko, Deputy 
  Commander Fuyutsuki and Maya... that seems strange… 
  Maya: Yeah. It's strange that I'm here and not Commander Ikari. 
  Misato: Yes. Commander Ikari. 
  Ritsuko: An absolutely powerful person isn’t as fun to play as you 
  imagine, especially when several people come together to play a game. 
  Therefore, Commander Ikari is left for the GM to play. 
  Maya: Even so, I think it's disproportionate that I’m mixed in with this 
  important group. 
  Ritsuko: I don’t mind. 
  Maya: However, even if Commander Ikari isn’t played by a player, there 
  are better people than me... For example, Mr. Kaji. He’s better than me 
  except for my knowledge about science. 
  Misato: I’m relieved I don’t have to deal with that idiot! 
  Ritsuko: Well, it's already decided, so suck it up and get ready. Deputy 
  Commander Fuyutsuki hasn't said anything since we began. 
  Fuyutsuki:  No one should be surprised… I’ve been here all along. 
  Misato: Deputy Commander... This is just a transcript. If you don't 
  speak, you’ll be forgotten. 
  Fuyutsuki: Games aren’t for old people. It's best to leave these things to 
  the young. 
  Misato: Um... well, everyone’s younger than you, Deputy Commander. 
  
   
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  Maya: Don’t say that about the Deputy Commander. Seniors are very 
  sensitive about their age. You should appreciate that. 
  Misato: Hey what are you saying?! 
  Maya: I'm sorry, Major Katsuragi! 
  ● What you need to play 
   
  Here's what you need to play: 
   
  Dice: Regular six-sided dice. At least one per person Ideally three per 
  person if you can supply them. 
   
  Writing instruments: Any ordinary writing instruments. A pencil (or 
  mechanical pencil) and eraser will be enough. 
   
  Character sheet: Each player should be given the appropriate character 
  sheet. It's a good idea to make copies so that they can be written on for 
  reference. 
   
  Character Action Table: This is a form on which a character’s actions are 
  listed. If possible, you should make a copy for each player for reference. 
   
  NERV Sheet: This sheet is used by GM to record data. It is a good idea to 
  make a copy of this as well. 
   
  Map: The battle between the Angels and the EVAs takes place on a 
  piece of paper called a map, on which hexes are printed. The maps are 
  in the reference section at the end of this book, so please copy and use 
  the "Interception map" and "Battle map" as required. The battle map is 
  also on the back of this book’s cover. 
   
  
   
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  Units:  Cutout the unit pieces at the end of this book to create tokens 
  for use on the map. If you don't want to cut the book, you might want 
  to copy these as well. If you don't like paper units, you can also use 
  commercially available figures or monster erasers. 
   
  Misato: Hmm...I don't think there's anything more to say about this 
  section. 
  Ritsuko: Well, I have a comment about the map. If you’re going to make 
  a copy anyway, consider making the copy larger so you have more space 
  to play comfortably. The map is on the inside of the cover. 
  Misato: If you want to create your own map, copy the blank hex page in 
  the back and draw in your own terrain.  
  Ritsuko: Right. Besides that, you can also add various things to the 
  existing map. 
  Misato: I see. 
  Maya: Senpai, don't forget the "MAGIUS Start Book". They should read 
  it at least once before playing this game. 
  Misato: Yes, that goes without saying… 
  Ritsuko: It was so basic that I almost forgot. 
   
  ● Game flow 
  The game progresses in the order of NERV Mode → EVA Mode. 
  Furthermore, the NERV Mode is divided into several parts, and the 
  game proceeds as follows. 
   
  ● NERV Mode 
  1. Character status part 
  The Character Status of each character is determined at the beginning 
  of NERV Mode. This is decided by rolling the dice and consulting the 
  appropriate table, then immediately moving to the next part. 
   
  
   
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  2. Angel Appearance part 
  This part continues until the appearance of the Angel. Each character 
  takes turns performing actions until the Angel appears. When the Angel 
  appears (when it is discovered by NERV), move on to the Sortie part. 
   
  3. Sortie part 
  This is the part where the players decide what kind of action to take 
  against the Angel such as requesting cooperation from the United 
  Nations army, preparing the defenses of Tokyo 3 for interception and 
  calling in Shinji and the other EVA pilots…  
   
  After these measures are taken and the EVAs are ready to launch, play 
  moves on to EVA Mode.  
   
  The NERV part ends here. The players then compete over disputed 
  pilots after which three of the players exchange the NERV Mode 
  characters for EVA Mode pilots. 
   
  EVA Mode 
   
  4. Battle part 
  This is the part where the Evangelions fight the Angels. When this part 
  ends, return to NERV Mode, “Part 2. Angel appearance" again and play 
  until the second Angel is defeated. The game ends when the second 
  Angel is defeated. 
   
  Misato: Parts 1 to 3 take place in NERV mode, Part 4 is in Eva Mode. 
  Ritsuko: Correct. 
  Misato: So, Part 4 is basically combat. Why is it meaningful to separate 
  it out by calling it EVA Mode? Is it because you’re only able to use Shinji 
  and the other pilots? 
  
   
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  Ritsuko: The difference between NERV Mode and Eva Mode does mean 
  different player characters are used, but the biggest difference is "the 
  flow of time" and "actions" that can be taken. These two elements are 
  very different. 
  Misato: How do you mean? 
  Ritsuko: You’ll understand if you read on. Things are difficult to 
  understand if you don't explain them in order. 
  Misato: Okay. Got it! 
   
  ● Order of play 
  The battle order is clockwise from the GM. 
  When the action of the Angel controlled by the GM and any NPC’s 
  (NERV Staff, UN Army, etc.) is over, it becomes the turn of the player to 
  the GM’s left, and when that player's turn is over, the next player to the 
  left goes and so on. 
  The sequence from the GM and continuing to the last player is called 
  one turn. 
   
  Maya: This means that the position of the seat you sit in determines the 
  order of action you have in the game. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. There is no preference to where you sit when you start the 
  game, but it's usually good to keep that order in mind when you sit 
  down. 
  Misato: Does the game begin as soon as you sit down? 
  Ritsuko: It's not a boxing match. In this game, events happen on a turn 
  basis. Still, if I dare to say... the difference is that those who act earlier 
  can seize the initiative while those who act later can evaluate the 
  situation and act accordingly. 
  Maya: Those are certainly big pluses and minuses.  
  Ritsuko: Right. The rest is personal preference. 
   
  
   
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  ● Action points 
  There are points called "action points" in this game. The characters 
  expend these points to perform actions. 
  One action uses 1 point. 
  This applies to both NERV Mode and EVA Mode. 
  In NERV mode, action points do not replenish unless you use "rest" as 
  an action, but in Eva mode, your Action Points will automatically recover 
  to the upper limit by your next turn. 
   
  Ritsuko: This is easy to remember. You have points called action points, 
  and you can use them to act until you run out of them. 
  Misato: I see. NERV mode and Eva mode are different in how you use 
  and regain action points. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. In NERV mode, you use one action point per turn. In other 
  words, you can only do one action each turn. On the other hand, in EVA 
  mode, you can use all your actions points in the same turn. In terms of 
  regaining action points, in NERV mode, you have to take the action of 
  "rest" to restore your points, whereas in Eva mode, you recover to the 
  maximum value in the next turn. 
  Misato: I see. That's great. 
  Ritsuko: That’s the biggest difference between NERV mode and Eva 
  mode. It’s no exaggeration to say that if you get this rule down, you 
  understand more than 50% of this game. 
  Maya: That's an important factor. 
   
  ● NERV character skills 
   
  Leader (Mental) 
  This is a skill for issuing orders to all of NERV, such as strengthening the 
  interception capability and early warning systems. With this skill, you 
  can command NERV as you wish. 
  
   
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  Science (Mental) 
  These are sills related to technology such as weapon preparation and 
  EVA repair. A high level in this skill gives the technician precise 
  knowledge, which will allow him to better prepare and repair weapons. 
   
  Work (Mental) 
  This is a skill that reflects political influence on external organizations 
  such as the United Nations. If this skill is high, the character can put 
  pressure on external organizations, and it will be possible to make them 
  move according to NERV's will. 
   
  Ritsuko: We NERV characters have these three skills. 
  Misato: These skills may be different than the ones you’re used to in 
  other games such as strength, charisma and class.  
  Ritsuko: But these skills are important for managing NERV. Because no 
  matter how strong you are or how good you look, you will not be 
  effective unless you can lead effectively and take decisive actions. 
  Misato: That’s true. 
  Ritsuko: And though I suppose we should have skills such as shooting 
  and driving, this particular set of rules doesn’t cover that. 
  Misato: But if you run up against a situation that needs a certain skill, 
  you and the GM can always apply a logical way to resolve the matter.  
  Ritsuko: Yes, that's right. 
   
  ● Character status part 
  This is the part that determines what the character is doing at the very 
  beginning of the game. 
  When the game starts (regardless of what month and day), the game 
  always starts at 8:00 in the morning. 
  For each character, roll two dice and consult the appropriate table 
  below. 
  
   
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  Misato Katsuragi 
  2........ She’s at home because of illness. She will stay home until 
  something happens. Point 1. 
  3~5...Night shift. She is at NERV, but headed home to sleep. Point 3. 
  6~8... Regular work. She’s at home, but is now heading to NERV. Point 6. 
  9~11……On a business trip outside of Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  12........ Off duty. She is relaxing in her apartment. Point 6. 
   
  Ritsuko Akagi 
  2... She’s at home because of illness. She will stay home until something 
  happens. Points: 1. 
  3~5……She’s at NERV performing an experiment. Point 4. 
  6~8…… Regular work. She’s at home, but is heading to NERV. Point 6. 
  9~11…… On a business trip outside of Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  12... Off duty. She is relaxing at home. Point 6. 
   
  Kouzou Fuyutsuki 
  2…………Sick. Until something happens he’ll remain in his quarters at 
  NERV. Point 1. 
  3~5…… On a business trip outside of Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  6~8... Regular work. He wakes up in his quarters in NERV HQ. Point 6. 
  9~11…… On a business trip outside of Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  12.........Off duty. He is relaxing in his room at NERV. Point 6. 
   
  Maya Ibuki 
  2……… She’s at home because of illness. She will stay home until 
  something happens. Points: 1. 
  3~5……She’s at NERV performing an experiment. Point 4. 
  6~8... Regular work. He wakes up in his quarters in NERV HQ. Point 6. 
  9~11…… She’s at NERV performing an experiment. Point 4. 
  12... Off duty. She is relaxing at home. Point 6. 
  
   
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  Misato: That’s it for the character state part? 
  Ritsuko: Yes, that's it. You just need to roll the dice on the appropriate 
  table once. 
  Misato: Now, remember your location and the action points you have at 
  the start of the game. 
  Maya: There is a space on the character sheet for recording your action 
  points. 
  Ritsuko: If you just remember where you are and write down your 
  current action points on the character sheet, this part is over. Let's 
  move on to the next part. 
  Misato: There are only four parts, so it’s pretty straightforward. 
   
  Angel appearance part 
  This part lasts until the Angel appears. Each turn progresses in units of 4 
  hours, 6 turns a day. A typical day plots out like this… 
  8:00 (morning/home) 
  12:00 (lunch/school) 
  16:00 (Evening/NERV) 
  20:00 (night/home) 
  0 hours (midnight/home/sleeping) 
  4:00 (early morning/home/sleeping) 
   
  Information contained in the bracket () shows where Shinji and other 
  EVA pilots during that time. Weekdays and holidays are not specified, 
  but... If you want to stick to the days of the week using a calendar, you 
  can establish weekend and holidays for NERV, home, or out of town. 
   
  Ritsuko: The character status part tells you where the NERV staff begins 
  and where the pilots are during the game.  
  
   
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  Misato: I see. Where Shinji-kun and the pilots are at any given time in 
  the schedule is reflected in the parentheses (). 
  Ritsuko: In reality they’re probably going to a lot of different places, and 
  there’s no way to say for sure this is exactly where they would be, but 
  for the game's sake, Shinji and the others will always be where the 
  parenthetical () note says they are at that time.  
  Maya: Still, they’re lucky they can go home every day. I've been drying 
  my clothes in my quarters for half a year. I never see the sun. 
  Ritsuko: No problem. The newer dryers also have a sterilizing function. 
  Misato: Hmm. That’s sweet, Ritsuko. Nice attitude adjustment. The 
  benefits of sterilization. 
  Ritsuko: Well, it’s all a state of mind. The world is how you see it.   
  Maya: Is that why Major Katsuragi’s clothes always smell sunshine 
  fresh? 
  Misato: Ummm. 
  Ritsuko: You're making Shinji do your laundry, aren’t you? 
  Misato: Uh. 
  Maya: Ah, abuse of authority. Sly. 
   
  
   
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  ● Appearance of the Angel 
   
  The GM should roll three dice at the beginning of this part. The result is 
  the "turn when the Angel appears". For example, if the roll is 7, the 
  Angel appears on turn 7, and if it is 9, the Angel appears on turn 9. The 
  Angel will appear at the soonest on turn 3 (all 1) of the game and at the 
  highest 18 (all 6). 
   
  Ritsuko: Once it's decided on which turn the Angel will appear, the GM 
  should record that on the "Angel Appearance Column" on the NERV 
  sheet. Then the game proceeds until that turn at which point the GM 
  announces that the Angel has appeared. 
  Misato: The characters don’t know when that will be right? 
  Ritsuko: Of course. No ordinary person can predict when the Angel will 
  appear. We’re only human. 
  Misato: Yes. So, the GM rolls secretly so that the player cannot see it. 
  Ritsuko: Correct. 
   
  ● Character Actions 
   
  The characters continue to work as usual until the Angel appears. In 
  NERV mode, you can act only once per turn, and you will consume 1 
  action point each time you act. The number of action points will be 
  carried over into the next turn, so make a note on the character sheet. 
   
  In NERV mode, action points can only drop to 0 and will never be more 
  than 6. The lower limit is 0 and the upper limit is 6. If the action point 
  reaches 0, no action other than "rest" can be taken. 
   
  You have the following options for action: 
   
  
   
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  1. Detection (Leader/target: 20) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV.  If successful, NERV's 
  detection ability will be increased by +1. This result can be accumulated, 
  and will increase by +1 every time another character succeeds or you 
  succeed again on the next turn. 
   
  2. Prepare for interception (Leader/target value: 20) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV.  If successful, the 
  intercept ability is increased by +1. This result can be accumulated, and 
  will be increased by +1 every time another character succeeds or you 
  succeed again on the next turn. 
   
  3. Prepare weapons (Science/target value: depending on weapon) 
  Weapons other than progressive knives cannot be used in battle 
  without development or maintenance adjustments. This action can be 
  selected while in NERV, and upon success, the weapon is ready for use. 
  See "Eva Equipment" on page W to see what weapons you have. 
   
  4. Place weapon (automatic success) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV.  This is the action of 
  placing a prepared weapon anywhere on the map. If this action is not 
  taken, the EVA will have to fight the Angel with only a progressive knife. 
  Only a weapon prepared in step 4 above can be placed.  
   
  5. Repair EVA and NERV headquarters (Science/Target: 20) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV. If any EVA or NERV 
  headquarters are damaged you can take this action to recover the lost 
  HP. If you succeed, HP will be restored by 1. However, HP cannot rise 
  above the upper limit.  
   
   
  
   
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  6. Communicate with EVA pilots (compatibility/target value: 13) 
  Available when you are in the same location as the EVA pilots. 
  If you succeed in communicating with an EVA pilot, the character's 
  mental state will drop by -1 but its compatibility with you will be +1. The 
  results are cumulative, so each time it succeeds, the mental state will be 
  -1 and the compatibility will be +1.  
   
  7. Move (automatic success) 
  You can choose to take this action anytime. It is an action to change 
  location, such as from home to NERV and from NERV to school. While 
  on a business trip, use this action to get back to NERV. 
   
  8. Arrange for reinforcements (Leader/target value: 20) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV. If successful, NERV 
  reinforcements will be increased by +1. This result can be accumulated, 
  and will be increased by +1 every time another character succeeds or 
  you succeed again on the next turn. 
   
  9. Perform an experiment (science/target value: 20) 
  Available when Eva pilot is in NERV. Experimenting using the EVA’s will 
  add +1 to the pilot’s mental status if successful. This result can be 
  accumulated and will be incremented by 1 for each success. If you fail, it 
  means that "EVA has run berserk" and the Eva on which the pilot is 
  being tested  will receive one die’s worth of damage. 
   
  10. Rest (automatic success) 
  You can choose this action anytime. This is an action that results in sleep 
  (rest). No action points are consumed for this action. If you take this 
  action, 4 action points will be added. 
   
   
  
   
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  Misato: For a table talk game, the choices seem limited. 
  Ritsuko:  That’s by design. Do you think that anyone who works for 
  NERV could possibly carry out NERV's mission when they’re free to do 
  anything they want? 
  Misato: True. It would be difficult. 
  Ritsuko: Exactly. That's why what you can do and the results are simple. 
  Of course, the table talk dialogue is not part of these actions. You don't 
  need action points to talk, so you can talk and plan freely together. 
  Misato: So it’s good to talk in a manner similar to a strategy meeting, 
  and to choose actions based on mutual agreement. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. The results of these actions will be recorded by the GM on 
  the NERV sheet. 
  Maya: But what are the NERV values? 
  Ritsuko: That's explained shortly after this. 
  Misato: It seems that the fighting is fierce over the characters in the 
  communication part. The more successful the communication, the 
  higher the compatibility, and the more advantageous the "character 
  interaction" will be. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. However, if you communicate too much, your fighting 
  ability will suffer. 
  Maya: Shinji-kun's mental situation...The initial value is 3. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. It can't fall below 0, but if it falls too low, you have no 
  choice but to raise his mental state through tests. 
  Misato: That seems arbitrary. Can’t a well-played communication with a 
  pilot be given a bonus? 
  Ritsuko: It's a table talk, so that’s allowed. When communicating, if you 
  play well, you can be given a bonus of +1 to +3 at the GM’s discretion. 
  Misato: I think it might be advantageous for a person who’s good at 
  persuading. 
  Ritsuko: Like Mr. Kaji? 
  Misato: Hey. Watch it! 
  
   
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  ● NERV Values 
   
  There are four NERV values, and each value has the following meanings. 
   
  ● Detection Ability: The ability to detect the Angels. The higher this 
  ability, the greater the chance of finding the Angel while it is further 
  away. 
   
  ● Interception ability: This is the ability of Tokyo 3’s defenses. With this 
  high ability, you will be able to temporarily suppress the actions of the 
  Angels. 
   
  ● Reinforcement Arrangements: The ability to work with the UN forces 
  and others under political pressure. If this number is high, NERV will be 
  able to request troops and N2 strikes when needed. 
   
  ● HP: The strength of NERV headquarters. The initial HP is 100. When 
  this value reaches 0, NERV stops all activities. 
   
  Ritsuko: The initial values of "Detection ability", "Interception ability", 
  and "Arrangement of reinforcements" are all 0. These abilities are 
  enhanced by the actions of the NERV characters. 
  Misato: So it’s kind of a building game. 
  Maya: It's close in a sense. 
  Ritsuko: In principle, the skills that we NERV characters have can be said 
  to exist only to increase these abilities. In fact, it is not our skill that has 
  any effect on the Angels, but these NERV values. 
  Misato: So, when judging based on these, the ability value check is (2D). 
  Ritsuko: Yes. Don't mistake it for skill check. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Sortie Part 
   
  When the Angel Appearance occurs, one player representing the group 
  rolls the dice and consults the "Angel Appearance Table" and the "Angel 
  Analysis Table" below. 
   
  The "Angel Appearance Table" determines where the Angel appears on 
  the “Interception Map” and the "Angel Analysis Table" determines how 
  much data the players can determine about that Angel. 
   
  Angel Appearance Table (NERV HQ Detection ability: roll 2 dice) 
   
  3 or less... The Angel appears on the hex next to Headquarters with a 
  late discovery! The Angel analysis table is rolled at a penalty of -4. 
  4~6... The Angel appears in the second hex from Headquarters. The 
  Angel analysis table is rolled at a penalty of -2. 
  7~10... The Angel appears on the 4th hex from Headquarters. 
  11~14…The Angel appears on the 6th hex from Headquarters. The Angel 
  analysis table is rolled at a bonus of +2. 
  15~17... The Angel appears on the 8th hex from Headquarters. The 
  Angel analysis table is rolled at a bonus of +4. 
  18 or more... The Angel appears on the 10th hex from Headquarters. 
  The Angel analysis table is rolled at a bonus of +6. 
   
  The GM places the Angel on the intercept map according to the result. It 
  can be placed anywhere on the intercept map as long as it is the 
  indicated distance. Please refer to the following illustration for how to 
  count the hexes. 
   
  Starting with the next turn, the Angel will approach NERV headquarters 
  (Tokyo 3) according to its movement capability. 
  
   
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  Angel Analysis Table (Roll two dice. Add any bonuses from the Angel 
  Appearance Table) 
   
  5 or less...You are only able to determine Data 1 about the Angel (its 
  general appearance). 
  6~8... You are able to analyze the Angel up to Data 2. 
  9~11... You are able to analyze the Angel up to Data 4. 
  12~14... You are able to analyze the Angel up to Data 6. 
  15~17... You are able to analyze the Angel up to Data 8. 
  18... You are able to analyze all of the data on the Angel. 
   
  Ritsuko: When the Angel appears, first roll the dice and consult these 
  tables. For the first table, the "Detection ability" of NERV headquarters 
  will be used. 
  Misato: Yes. Improving our Detection ability is the way we detect the 
  Angels early. 
  Maya: And the analysis of the Angels depends on how much time you 
  have to analyze them. Early detection gives you more chances to 
  understand them. 
  Misato: It’s just like when you’re sick and need a diagnosis. 
  Ritsuko: Angels and illnesses are similar. 
  Fuyutsuki: However, we humans may be the disease. 
   
  Once the Angel's appearance has been determined, NERV must be 
  ready to launch an attack before the Angel arrives. When the Angel 
  appears on the map, move to the sortie part. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Sortie Part Character Actions 
  The actions that can be taken in the Sortie Part are as follows. 
   
  1. Prepare for interception (Leader/target value: 20) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV.  If successful, the 
  intercept ability is increased by +1. This result can be accumulated, and 
  will be increased by +1 every time another character succeeds or you 
  succeed again on the next turn. 
   
  2. Prepare weapon (Science/target value: depends on weapon) 
  Weapons other than progressive knives cannot be used in battle 
  without development or maintenance adjustments. This action can be 
  selected while in NERV, and upon success, the weapon is ready for use. 
  See ``Eva Equipment'' on page 100 for what weapons you have. 
   
  3. Place weapon (automatic success) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV.  This is the action of 
  placing a prepared weapon anywhere on the map. If this action is not 
  taken, the EVA will have to fight the Angel with only a progressive knife. 
  The Eva is automatically equipped with a progressive knife from the 
  beginning, but it is possible to equip up to one other weapon. 
   
  4. Repair EVA and NERV headquarters (Science/target: 20) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV. If any EVA or NERV 
  headquarters are damaged you can take this action to recover the lost 
  HP. If you succeed, HP will be restored by 1. However, HP cannot rise 
  above the upper limit.  
   
  5. Call the EVA pilots (automatic success) 
  This can be selected when an Eva pilot is not in NERV. If you take this 
  action, you will summon one of the Eva pilots by the next turn. 
  
   
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  6. Move (automatic success) 
  You can choose this action at any time. It is an action to change the 
  location from another location to NERV. 
   
  7. Arrange for reinforcements (Leader/target value: 20) 
  You can take this action when you are at NERV. If successful, NERV 
  reinforcements will be increased by +1. This result can be accumulated, 
  and will be increased by +1 every time another character succeeds or 
  you succeed again on the next turn. 
   
  8. Rest (automatic success) 
  You can choose this action anytime. This is an action that results in sleep 
  (rest). No action points are consumed for this action. If you take this 
  action, 4 action points will be added. If the Angel is still far away, it is 
  important to get a good rest and  save energy. 
   
  9. Eva launch preparation (automatic success) 
  You can select this action when you are in NERV. If you take this action, 
  you can launch one Eva at any time. 
   
  10. Call in the United Nations Army (reinforcements/target value: 14) 
  You can select this action when you are in NERV. This basically is "let's 
  hit it with UN Army." If you succeed, roll on the Angel analysis table with 
  a +4 bonus. The UN forces cannot damage or the Angel. 
   
  11. Use N2 bomb (NERV reinforcements/target: 14) 
  You can select this action when you are in NERV. You can request the 
  United Nations forces to use an N2 bomb and temporarily stop the 
  movement of the Angel. How long it will stop depends on the Angel, but 
  it can only be used once on an Angel. The Angel may also increase its 
  power after such an attack. 
  
   
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  Misato: The actions after the Angel's appearance are almost the same 
  as the actions before. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. However, the actions of "Detection", "Communication", 
  and "Experiment" in the Angel Appearance part are lost. 
  Misato: Well, that's not what we did after the Angel appeared anyway. 
  Ritsuko: I noticed the rules for "place weapons" also changed slightly. If 
  an Angel appears, in addition to placing the weapons on the map, you 
  will be able to equip the Eva with weapons directly. 
  Misato: Really? I didn't notice… 
  Maya: Katsuragi-san…… 
  Misato: Hey... it's a small mistake. You know, there are more important 
  additions, like "calling pilots," "preparing for sortie," "interception by 
  the UN forces," and "N2 bombs." 
  Maya: But forgetting to equip the EVAs can be a fatal mistake. 
  Misato: I know... my bad, so don't look at me with such cold eyes. 
  Ritsuko: Once the Angel reaches the hex at NERV headquarters, we 
  move on to the battle part. 
   
  ● Character Competition 
  Which player gets to play which Eva pilot is decided by competition. 
   
  The method is simple: the players who want that pilot roll two dice and 
  add their compatibility. The player who achieves the highest number 
  gets the Eva pilot, and returns their NERV character sheet to the GM.  
   
  If only one player desires a certain pilot, no competition will be held. 
  The player will automatically become that pilot character. 
   
  A player who becomes an Eva pilot cannot take any action until moving 
  to the next part. Therefore, if all the Eva pilots are suddenly called and 
  all the NERV characters are returned to the GM, it will be impossible to 
  
   
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  do anything until the Angel arrives. Therefore. If the Eva pilot you want 
  to play does not overlap with other players, it is better to remain a 
  NERV character until the end of NERV mode. 
   
  Misato: And finally, Shinji and the others are here. That's why the three 
  of us will arrive. 
  Shinji: I don't see why we only appear when there’s fighting... 
  Asuka: What are you talking about? Preparation’s not our job! 
  Shinji: Sure, but... 
  Misato: In this part, compatibility with each character is important. For 
  those who want to play Shin-chan, choosing me in NERV mode is an 
  advantage. Asuka too. 
  Asuka: Well, Misato is taking care of us. But if you had Mr. Kaji, it would 
  be much better than Misato! 
  Misato: Hey! 
  Asuka: So, why don't we have Mr. Kaji? 
  Ritsuko: In terms of compatibility, I can only aim at Shinji-kun. 
  Apparently, I don’t seem to be very compatible with Rei or Asuka. 
  Misato: Rei, do you hate Ritsuko? 
  Rei: I have no opinion. It simply is the way it is… 
  Maya: Well, Shinji and all of the pilots have arrived. How about letting 
  the children explain the battle part? 
  Misato: That's a great idea. After all, they’re the characters the players 
  will become in the battle part. 
  Asuka: Be honest. What’s the real reason> 
  Misato: Well, the truth is we want to take a tea break in the teacher’s 
  lounge. 
   
  ● Becoming the Pilots 
  When the Angel arrives at the headquarters hex on the interception 
  map, the game moves to the battle map. 
  
   
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  At this point, Eva mode is entered, and up to three players change to 
  Shinji, Rei or Asuka. One player will remain as a NERV character if four 
  people are playing. 
   
  ● Turn Time 
  1 turn is 10 seconds. 
   
  Asuka: From now on, we will explain on behalf of the elderly! 
  Shinji: Elderly… I think that’s a bad way to put that… 
  Asuka: Hey. From the perspective of fourteen-year-olds, thirty is old as 
  dirt. 
  Shinji: But Misato-san over there… she looks pretty good for her age. 
  Asuka: I didn’t see you getting invited to the teacher’s lounge.. 
  Shinji: I don't know. I make dinner for Asuka and Misato every day. 
  Asuka: What, you think that makes you a man? 
  Shinji:  I don't think it's a bad thing. 
  Asuka: Ugh! It’s makes you look like a weakling in the eyes of Misato. 
  Shinji, you need to man up about things! 
  Shinji: This is why nobody likes you, Asuka! 
  Asuka: What am I doing wrong! All I’m saying is act like a real man! 
  Shinji: That’s fine for you to say. You’re always chasing Mr. Ka… 
  Rei: ...I should go. 
  Asuka: Hang on, Honor Student. I’m not done here… 
  Rei: …This is something that needs no explanation. We were talking 
  about the duration of each turn. 
  Shinji: Um, right... there are only 10 seconds per turn. 
  Asuka: That's right... everybody knows that! 
  Rei: I'm going. 
  Shinji: Oh, Ayanami. 
  Asuka: Let her go. That girl may have a gentle face, but she’s a cold one! 
   
  
   
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  ● Launch Evangelion 
  During play, the Evangelion is ready to launch and can be activated any 
  time its pilot is present. When you sortie, please use the following EVA 
  start-up table. 
   
  The start-up table results are determined by rolling “mental state + 2 
  dice.” 
   
  EVA Start-up Tables 
  Shinji (Unit 01) EVA Start-up Table 
  4 or less... Poor synchro. Synchro level is 0. 
  5~7...Modest synchro. Synchro Level is 1. 
  8~13...Normal synchro. Synchro Level is 2. 
  14~16... Feeling uplifted or excited. Synchro level is 3. 
  17 or more...Excited and dangerous. Synchro Level is 4. 
   
  Rei (Unit 00) EVA Start-up Table 
  5 or less... Poor synchro. Synchro level is 0. 
  6... Modest synchro. Synchro Level is 1. 
  7~14... Normal synchro. Synchro Level is 2. 
  15~17... Feeling uplifted. Synchro Level is 3. 
  19 or more... There is an abnormality deep in her psychology. Synchro 
  Level is 4. 
   
  Asuka (Unit 02) EVA Start-up Table 
  5 or less... Poor synchro. Synchro level is 0. 
  6~8... Modest synchro. Synchro Level is 1. 
  9~11... Normal synchro. Synchro Level is 2. 
  12~15...Excellent condition. Synchro Level is 3. 
  16 or more...Excited and dangerous. Synchro Level is 4. 
   
   
  
   
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  Asuka: Well then, I'm going to start my brilliant commentary. 
  Shinji: Brilliant? 
  Asuka: Do you have any complaints? 
  Shinji: No, no. 
  Asuka: Good. When you sortie, roll on the appropriate Start Up Table 
  first. Except for conversation, this is a key way that the game is resolved.  
  Follow the instruction based on the results in the table. If you read the 
  books in order, you can do well, even if you’re Shinji. 
  Shinji: What’s that supposed to mean? 
  Asuka: I’m just telling it like it is. To that point, you’ll notice that my 
  excellence exudes from my table. I have the widest range of conditions. 
  I may have 4 low chances from 2-5 but I have the most chances to excel 
  too! There are only three for Shinji. And the honor student is more likely 
  to go berserk.  
  Shinji: But Ayanami seems to be equally stable statistically. And she has 
  the widest range of normal conditions among us. 
  Asuka: Ha! When it comes to fighting the Angels, it's best to be in better 
  condition than in normal condition. It's more important to be 
  outstanding! 
  Shinji: So...is that right? 
  Asuka: Of course it is! 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Synchro Level 
  The "Synchro Level" shows how closely the Pilot (player character) and 
  Evangelion are in tune. 
   
  There are 6 Synchro Levels from 0 to 5, and the pilot’s state changes at 
  each level. 
   
  Synchro Level is determined at the beginning of the combat part, but 
  can change during combat. 
   
  Synchro Level Table 
  Level 0: Action points: 0. The EVA does not react. 
  Level 1: Action point: 1. The operation is slow. The synchronization rate 
  is low or the pilot is not accustomed to the EVA. 
  Level 2: Action points: 2. Normal operating condition. 
  Level 3: Action points: 3. High operating condition. Ideal 
  synchronization. 
  Level 4: Action points: 4. There is a risk the EVA will run berserk. This 
  can happen when the pilot is agitated or has mental anxiety. 
  Level 5: Action points: 10. Berserk state. The EVA goes out of control. 
  This is a dangerous state where the pilot’s mental pollution is a concern. 
   
  Asuka: You see, Synchro Level 3 is described as ``ideal synchronization.'' 
  Shinji: But the sync level may change during the battle... 
  Asuka: Ugh. You are so small minded. Synchro Level = Action points. 
  Make a note of this on the character sheet... The bigger the better 
  Shinji: But if it's too big... 
  Asuka: Big is always better! 
  Shinji: I’m not so sure. 
  Asuka: Of course you don’t! 
  Shinji: I don’t understand? 
   
  
   
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  Rei: ... I’m back. Perhaps you would like me to explain. The joke is 
  getting old. 
  Asuka: It's embarrassing that you just calmly come back and call it a 
  joke. 
  Shinji: You were joking...? 
  Asuka: You Japanese have no sense of humor! 
  Shinji: Us Japanese? 
   
  ● Action points 
  In the Eva part, the action points are completely consumed every turn. 
  All actions (battles) are done by using the "Sync level” to determine the 
  “action points” and you can act as many times as you want within that 
  point range. Also, the action points will be restored to the upper limit 
  value in the next turn. 
   
  Since the action points determined by the sync level are the maximum 
  points that can be used in one turn, it is not possible to save them and 
  use them in the next turn.  
   
  For example. 
  Even if a sync level 2 (action point 2) character finishes the turn using 
  only one point, he/she cannot add the one unused point to the next 
  turn’s total making it three points. In this case, the maximum number of 
  action points that can be used in one action is 2. 
   
  Also, the NERV character in battle mode always has only 1 action point. 
  In other words, that person can only take one action per turn. 
   
  Asuka: As Misato said a while back, this is the biggest difference 
  between the NERV part and the Eva part. Besides this, it doesn't hurt 
  that 4 hours per turn changes to 10 seconds per turn. 
  
   
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  Shinji: It's a hindrance... I think it's quite different between 4 hours and 
  10 seconds. 
  Asuka: Are you stupid? The game is turn-based. I'm not telling the 
  players they can do something in 10 seconds that normally takes 4 
  hours. 
  Shinji: Okay then. 
  Asuka: Good. Changing the rule about action points is important for the 
  flow of the game, and it does not matter that the time scale is different. 
  Shinji: Is that so? 
  Asuka: That's right! It's really stupid that you don't know that either. 
  Shinji: I don't think you have to tell me so much. 
  Asuka: I'm just telling you you’re stupid, idiot. Do you have something 
  to add, Honor Student? 
  Rei: No. 
   
  Effect of increased action power (Double Power) 
  One action usually consumes one action point. However, some actions 
  can be enhanced by spending two or more points on that one action. 
   
  For example, an EVA's punch attack usually deals damage of 1D, but by 
  using additional action points for this punch attack, you can increase the 
  effect of 1 die up to 3 x damage by consuming 3 times as many action 
  points. This is called “Double Power” or “Triple Power” depending on 
  the number of action points utilized. 
   
  Asuka: To be clear, this is the most effective combat rule. You can take 
  down most any Angel by making good use of this rule. 
  Shinji: Oh. 
  Asuka: The most obvious advantage is the damage. Even if you manage 
  to hit 3 separate punches, doing 1~6 damage three times, if this is an 
  Angel that absorbs 2 points of damage, the worst will be 0 and at most 
  all 6 will only do 2 points of damage. Do you follow so far? 
  
   
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  Shinji: Um, yeah. 
  Asuka: However, if you use triple power, this amount, will be 3 times 
  1~6 which is 3~18! So even if the Angel absorbs two points, you can still 
  deal at least 1 point and up 16 points of damage at once! 
  Shinji: But, isn't that why you want to swing three times in one turn? 
  Maybe you lose a lot instead of a big hit, but your odds are better of 
  hitting? 
  Asuka: Why the hell are you always worried about failing? Are you a 
  man or not? 
  Shinji: It's a problem for both men and women... 
  Asuka: Being a weakling is a problem for both men and women. Where 
  are you going First?! 
  Rei: I'm going ahead to the next section.  
  Asuka: Hang on! Wait a minute! 
  Shinji: I think it's better to move things along. 
  Asuka: I know! It’s because everyone is so selfish. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Eva boarding character data 
  The EVA's performance is based on the following: Body, technique and 
  HP is for the EVA, mental is the ability of the pilot. Skill is a measure of 
  how much the pilot can bring out the performance of the software 
  installed on EVA. 
   
  ● Shinji (EVA Unit 01) 
  Ability/Body: 9 Mental: 7 Technique: 8 HP: 24 
  Ability / <Handheld weapon: 1> <Firearm :2> <Avoidance: 1> 
  Basic destructive power: 1D 
  Basic Defense: 3 
  Initial mental state: 3 
   
  ● Rei (Eva Unit 00) 
  Ability/Body: 7 Mental: 9  
  Technique: 7 
  HP: 17 
  Skill / <Handheld weapon: 1> <Firearm: 1> <Avoidance: 3> 
  Basic destructive power: 1D 
  Basic Defense: 3 
  Initial mental state: 3 
   
  ● Asuka (Eva Unit 02) 
  Ability/Body: 10 Mental: 12_ Technique: 8 HP: 20 
  Ability / <Handheld weapon: 1> <Firearm :2> <Avoidance: 1> 
  Basic destructive power: 1D 
  Basic Defense: 3 
  Initial mental state: 3 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Eva (pilot) Actions 
  Next, I will give you a list of character actions. 
   
  1. Sortie (automatic success) 
  This is an action to sortie out from NERV headquarters. You can spawn 
  from any hex marked with an "E" on the map. If you take this action, no 
  matter how many action points you have, your action will end 
  automatically. There is no double power for this action. 
   
  2. Move one hex on the map (automatic success) 
  This is an action to move one hex on the map. Eva, which has a human 
  form, can move in any direction it likes, without worrying about 
  changing direction. There is no double power for this action. 
   
  3. Prepare weapon or item (automatic success) 
  This keeps your weapons and items ready for use. This is also the case 
  when picking up a falling object or receiving an item from a building. 
  There is no double power for this action. 
   
  4. Attack your opponent (handheld weapon penalty/target value: 
  enemy avoidance) 
  Attack your opponent with a weapon other than a punch, kick, or gun. 
  If this action is doubled, the power doubles. In other words, double 
  power will double damage, and triple power will triple damage. This 
  action can only be taken when enemies are in adjacent hexes. 
   
  5. Shoot a gun (Firearms | Weapon Penalty/Target: Enemy Avoidance) 
  Shoot an opponent with the prepared gun. If this action is doubled, the 
  hit power is +4. In other words, double power will be +4, and triple 
  power will be +8. There is no change in damage. This action can only be 
  done when the enemy is within range of the gun. 
  
   
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  6. Use item (depends on the item) 
  Use the prepared item. Whether the effect of double power applies will 
  depend on the item. This includes actions such as throwing an item and 
  passing it to a friend. In this case, it will be automatically successful. You 
  can throw an item up to 4 hexes. 
   
  7. Secure Item or Weapon (automatic success) 
  This is the case when putting a prepared gun into a holster or putting a 
  knife into a pod. There is no double power for this action. 
   
  8. Hold down the Angel (hold down / target value: Angel's avoidance) 
  This is an action to suppress the Angel. A restrained Angel can no longer 
  move and has an evasion of -6. You can attack while holding it down... 
  but the Angel's ability to move is limited, and his attack ability is not 
  blocked. Therefore, the EVA which suppresses the Angel is in danger of 
  being exposed to the Angel’s attacks. This action can only be taken 
  when enemies are in adjacent hexes. Also, there is no double power. 
   
  9. Expand AT field (automatic success) 
  Neutralize the AT Field of the Angel by deploying your own AT Field. 
  Angels with an AT field have high defense power, so it is difficult to 
  damage them without taking this action. To neutralize the Angel's AT 
  field, you must be in the hex next to the Angel. Once released, the AT 
  field will not be redeployed unless you leave the EVA. 
   
  10. Repair (only when sync level is 4 or higher/automatic success) 
  Restores 5 HP of Eva. If this action is doubled, the number that is 
  recovered will double. In other words, if you double the power, you will 
  recover 10 points, and if you triple the power, you will recover 15 
  points. 
   
  
   
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  Asuka: Hah... I finally caught up. What do you think you’re doing, First? 
  Rei: Commentary. Something that we have to proceed with. 
  Asuka: Yes, I'm sorry! It was so bad to get caught up in details! 
  Shinji: So...those are 10 things we can do in battle. 
  Asuka: By using action points. But just like in NERV mode, you don't 
  need any points to talk. It's not a hassle to use a communication device. 
  Shinji: That's right. ……Ah, but you seem to need to use a point to drop 
  an item, but …… Is it also the same for throwing it away? The gun after 
  shooting is like this…Opening your hands and dropping it? 
  Asuka: Of course! But I wasn’t talking about that. Conversation does not 
  need points. 
  Shinji: Okay. I get it. 
   
  ● Free Movement Points 
  Each EVA can move 2 hexes regardless of its action points. In other 
  words, even if an EVA’s action points are 0, it can still move 2 spaces. 
  Thus if it has 2 Action Points, it may move 4 hexes in one turn. 
   
  Asuka: This is just as important as double power. After all, you can 
  move 2 hexes for free, after which you must use action points. 
  Shinji: It's kind of weird when it happens for free. 
  Asuka: What's wrong with a bonus? 
  Shinji: It’s just weird. 
  Asuka: Anyway, both Eva and the Angel act with action points, but the 
  Angel has no double power and it doesn’t get to move two hexes for 
  free. So these two distinctions are important! Get it? 
  Shinji: Uh, yeah. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● NERV character Actions 
   
  1. Place weapons (Leader or Science/Target: 23) 
  You can select it when you are in NERV. You can spawn a prepared Eva 
  weapon anywhere on the map. 
   
  2. Prepare for EVA's sortie (Leader or Science/Threshold :23) 
  If you are not ready to launch at this point, you must hurry to get ready 
  to launch. However, it is not possible that the Angel was appearing but 
  did not prepare anything, so this judgment is a judgment to decide 
  when "ready to start". After this check is successful, you can launch Eva 
  at any time (if you have a pilot). 
   
  3. Call Eva pilots (Leader or communication/target value: 23) 
  At this point, Eva pilots should already be moving towards NERV. 
  Therefore, this roll only determines when each will arrive. If this roll is 
  successful, a “character battle” will be conducted, and then the related 
  EVA can be sent out at any time (provided that it has been made ready 
  to sortie). 
   
  4. Arrange for reinforcements (Leader/target value: 23) 
  You can select this when you are in NERV. If successful, NERV 
  reinforcements will be +1. This result can be accumulated, and will be 
  increased by +1 every time another character succeeds or you succeed 
  again on the next turn. 
   
  5. Prepare for interception (Leader/target value: 23) 
  You can take this action when you are in NERV. If successful, the 
  intercept ability will be increased by +1 until the battle part ends. This 
  result can be accumulated, and will be increased by +1 every time 
  another character succeeds or you succeed again on the next turn. 
  
   
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  6. Interception by the United Nations (NERV reinforcements/target 
  value: 14) 
  This is an action of "we will hit it the United Nations troops for the time 
  being", and if you succeed, you can gain -1 action point of the Angel for 
  the next turn. If an Eva is in a hex next to the Angel and fails to perform 
  this action, the Eva's action point is increased by 1. This action can only 
  be used 3 times during the battle part. This is because the United 
  Nations forces have already been wiped out by the Angel. 
   
  7. Interception by Tokyo 3 (NERV interception posture/target value :14) 
  This is the action of attacking the Angel with interception weapons 
  covering almost the entire area of Tokyo 3 (the battle map), if you 
  succeed, you can set the action point of the Angel -1 for the next turn. If 
  Eva fails to take this action while in the hex next to the Angel, Eva's 
  action point is reduced by -1. 
  This action cannot be used when NERV's HP is 50 or less. In addition, the 
  action point of the Angel cannot be reduced to 0 by this action. 
   
  8. Eva recovery (automatic success) 
  When EVA becomes incapacitated, this action is used to promptly 
  collect and return it to NERV headquarters. If all players are EVA pilots, 
  the GM can take this action instead. 
   
  9. Intensive care for EVA pilots (Science/ target: 23) 
  If an Eva pilot is injured, intensive treatment of the medical machine 
  forcibly restores consciousness by drug administration. This action 
  makes the EVA Unit ready for sortie again. 
  If this action is successful, treatment heals 1 HP per turn until it 
  becomes 0, then the Eva pilot can manage to move again. 
   
  
   
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  10. Encourage Eva pilots (each compatibility / target value: 16) 
  This is an action to encourage and support EVA pilots when their 
  synchro level drops too low. If this action is successful, the EVA pilot's 
  sync will be synchronized. The level is increased by +1. However, the 
  maximum rise is up to Synchro: Level 2, so if the Synchro Level is already 
  2 or higher, no effect will be displayed. Since compatibility is an ability 
  value, it is not a skill check but an ability value check. 
   
  Asuka: This is the action list for NERV characters who remained in 
  headquarters. When you play with four people, there is always one left. 
  Shinji: Is it okay for a pilot to remain at headquarters intentionally? 
  Asuka: What? 
  Shinji: Depending on the circumstances, it might be advantageous for 
  someone to stay with NERV to support the other units, rather than 
  becoming an EVA pilot, depending on the situation. 
  Asuka: I'm not sure you can. And why would you want to do that, when 
  you are fighting characters? 
  Shinji: I'm sorry. But I didn't see it written anywhere... 
  Asuka: It's not like it's hard to understand. 
  Shinji: But this is a commentary, so I think it's bad if we don't explain it 
  properly. 
  Asuka: Oh, I get it! It’s a way to be a coward if you’re Shinji. 
  Shinji: I'm not worried about that! I just want to know is it’s possible for 
  EVA pilots to do it if no one else is available and then to sortie out later? 
  Just like if I was injured and the treatment was over and went back out 
  later? 
  Asuka: It doesn’t say that you can do it! 
  Shinji: But the rules about injury haven't come out yet. 
  Rei: It's in the back. 
  Shinji: Right, right. Whatever. 
   
  
   
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  ● End of the Battle Part 
  The battle part ends when either of the following situations occur. 
   
  1. The Angel is defeated (Victory) 
  Once you defeat the Angel successfully, return to the normal "Angel 
  Approaches!" rules. 
   
  2. All the EVAs are destroyed (Defeat) 
  If all of the EVAs have been defeated, refer to the rules. Whether or not 
  the game is over depends on the scenario. 
   
  3. NERV headquarters has been destroyed (complete defeat) 
  If NERV headquarters is destroyed, the human race is completely 
  defeated and the game ends. 
   
  Asuka: Even if there are only two players and somebody stupidly only 
  sorties out with Shinji and the honor student instead of me and those 
  two EVAs were destroyed there’s still a chance thanks to me.. 
  Shinji: You’re thinking pretty highly of yourself. 
  Asuka: I’m only stating facts! 
  Shinji: I'm sorry. What? 
  Asuka: If all the EVAs that were dispatched are HP 0... that is, they can't 
  act, the Angel will head straight for NERV headquarters and start 
  attacking. It’s trying to kill NERV headquarters. The NERV side would 
  somehow manage to launch the last EVA.  
  Shinji: Uh, maybe. 
  Asuka: It's important to note that we Eva pilots are already at NERV, so 
  no action is required to call us. Instead, you have to re-prepare the EVA 
  to sortie. I wonder if I have to roll on the start-up table again to sortie. 
  Shinji: Of course you would. 
  Rei: If you're done, we should move on to the rules for battle. 
  Asuka: Oh, don’t get your panties in a bunch, honor student! 
  
   
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  ● About battle method 
  The combat related EVA skills are "Accuracy", "Evasion”, "Damage”, and 
  Damage. They have the following meanings. 
   
  Accuracy: This skill reflects your ability to hit an opponent with an 
  attack. To hit the enemy in combat take the sum of the rolled dice plus 
  your Accuracy skill, minus the opponent's Evasion ability. If you win, 
  your attack hits and reduces the opponent's HP by the amount of 
  damage of the weapon. 
   
  Evasion: This skill reflects your ability to evade an opponent’s attack. If 
  you win, you avoid the attack. 
   
  Damage: This reflects the damage done to an opponent when an attack 
  hits. Damage varies depending on the weapon, so please see the data of 
  the weapon used. When nothing is equipped (punch, kick, etc.), the 
  damage is one die (1D). 
   
  Defense: This reflects an ability that can reduce the damage received 
  from an opponent when an attack hits. For example, if you have a 
  Defense of 3, you can offset up to 3 damage. In this case, if you receive 
  5 damage, your HP will only be reduced by 2 points. Regardless of skill, 
  the EVAs and Angels have fixed Defense ratings. 
   
  Asuka: This is super simple. When attacking, check your skill with 
  accuracy. If it hits, it will deal damage per the attack method. When 
  defending, use skill check with evasion. The defense power is subtracted 
  from the damage that was going to hit, and only what is left damages 
  your HP. The style of combat in this RPG is that basic. 
  Shinji: It sounds too simple. 
  Asuka: Why can't it be simple? 
  Shinji: I'm sorry. 
  
   
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  Asuka: If the attack and defense have the same number, the damage is 
  deflected.  
  Shinji: Yeah. 
  Asuka: Of course, seeing that the EVA's basic destructive power is one 
  die (1 to 6), it’s easy to think that someone with Misato’s hit points 
  could survive an Angel.  
  Shinji: I don't think so. 
  Asuka: Some people out there might think that! The truth is that this 
  system simplifies EVA's destructive power by representing it with one 
  die to make it easier to play the game. The real damage from the EVAs 
  and the Angels is actually a thousand times more. Therefore, if a human 
  receives an EVA's punch, that person will take at least 1,000 damage, 
  and if it’s the max, that’s 6,000 damage. No matter how strong Misato is 
  as a human, no matter how hard she fights against the EVA, she won't 
  win. So don't think a human could confront an Angel! 
  Shinji: Nobody thinks that. 
  Asuka: What did you say? 
  Shinji: I'm sorry, nothing... 
  Rei: I also think that no one thinks that.  
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Front and back defense 
  As shown in the diagram on the previous page, the three hexes in front 
  of the EVAs and the Angels are called the front, and the other three 
  hexes on the opposite side are called the back. 
   
  There are no penalties when you are attacked from the front, But when 
  and EVA or an Angel is attacked from the back, it incurs a penalty. Also, 
  Angels generally seem to be more fragile in the back than in the front. 
  The EVA can be freely moved 360 degrees during its pilot’s action, but 
  once that players action is over, it cannot be reoriented until the next 
  turn. Likewise once an Angel’s turn is over, it remains fixed in its current 
  direction until its next turn. 
   
  Asuka: You can move the EVA freely when it's your turn, but when 
  you're done, you can't move until the next turn. So, unless you don’t 
  have a choice, keep your EVA facing the Angel when your turn ends. 
  Shinji: Yeah... that makes sense. 
   
  ● EVA Pilot Skills 
   
  Hand-held weapon (technique) 
  Progressive Knife or Sonic Weapons. Skills for manipulating weapons 
  such as Glaives and Aces that you can hold and swing around. The 
  numerical value combines the technique and skill level to determine the 
  Accuracy, while the damage depends on the weapon. Attacks with bare 
  hands (such as punches and kicks) are also controlled by this skill. 
   
  Firearm (technique) 
  Pallets Guns and other ranged weapons, such as Sniper Guns and 
  Positron Rifles. The numerical value combines the technique and skill 
  level to determine the Accuracy, while the damage depends on the 
  weapon. 
   
  
   
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  Evasion (technique) 
  Skills to avoid attacks. Evasion is a value that combines the level of 
  technique and skill. 
   
  Hold Down (body) 
  Skill to hold down the Angels by force. A numerical value that combines 
  the level of the body and skill to determine Accuracy. If successful, it can 
  suppress the Angel. 
   
  Asuka: The combat software installed in the EVA can be roughly divided 
  into the above four skills. The pilot’s skill level in each is a numerical 
  value that tells you how well they can bring out the software’s 
  performance. 
  Shinji: It's not like we personally have all these skills. 
  Asuka: That's right. A cute girl like me certainly doesn’t have the same 
  "hold down" skill as my strong Unit 02. 
  Shinji: I certainly can’t picture you pinning anyone down, Asuka. 
  Asuka: What? 
  Shinji: Sorry. 
  Asuka: I’m talking about a feature of the EVA. Can you imagine 
  someone like the First over there overwhelming an opponent with a 
  body like hers? 
  Shinji: Ummm… 
  Rei: ... 
  Shinji: ... 
  Asuka: What are you looking at? 
  Shinji: ...I'm sorry, I can't imagine. 
  Rei: Why are you apologizing? 
  Shinji: I… I’d rather not say… 
  Asuka: Ugh! I'm moving on to the next section! And I don’t want to hear 
  a peep out of either of you as I talk about equipment. 
   
  
   
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  ● Eva Equipment 
  Eva equipment list. Each piece of equipment is described using the 
  following data. 
   
  "How to read equipment data" 
   
  Name 
  Preparation: The target value required to "ready" the equipment. 
  Classification: Indicates which skill is required to use this equipment. 
  Accuracy: When using this equipment, the hit power changes by this 
  number. 
  Range: The range of the weapon. Weapons with a classification of 
  "knife" are always 1 (cannot be used unless in a hex adjacent to the 
  enemy). 
  Damage: Damage when using the weapon. 1D means one die, 2D means 
  two dies. 2D+3 means that the value obtained by adding 3 to 2 dice is 
  the damage. 
  Uses: The number of times the equipment can be used. There is no limit 
  to the number of times that a weapon that is classified as "knife" can be 
  used. 
  Description: Weapon descriptions and other supplements. 
   
  Progressive knife 
  Preparation: Not required as standard equipment 
  Classification: Handheld weapon 
  Accuracy: ±0 
  Range: 1 
  Damage: 1D+2 
  Uses: No limit 
  Description: A standard combat weapon for every EVA that cuts 
  substances using high-vibration particle blades at the molecular level. 
   
  
   
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  Sonic Glaive 
  Preparation: 22 
  Classification: Handheld weapon 
  Hit Correction: -6 
  Range: 1 
  Damage: 1D+3 
  Uses: No limit 
  Description: A progressive knife that has been modified into a Glaive (a 
  spear-shaped weapon) with slightly increased power. It's a long thing, 
  but it does not have the reach of firearms, so it's range is still only 1. 
   
  Smash Hawk 
  Preparation: 24 
  Classification: Handheld weapon 
  Accuracy: -2 
  Range: 1 
  Damage :1D+3 
  Uses: No limit 
  Description: A progressive knife that has been modified into an ax with 
  slightly increased power. It takes more time to prepare than Glaive, but 
  the advantage is that it is easier to handle. 
   
  Palette Gun 
  Preparation: 23 
  Classification: Firearm 
  Accuracy: -6 
  Range: 4 
  Damage: 2D 
  Number of uses: 8 
  Description: This gun shoots depleted uranium ammunition using an 
  electromagnetic rail. Its power is not that great, but it is the most used 
  
   
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  weapon and does not require much preparation. It spits out twenty to 
  thirty bullets per burst. 
   
  Positron Rifle 
  Preparation: 25 
  Classification: Firearm 
  Accuracy: -8 
  Range: 6 
  Damage :2D+4 
  Number of times used: 4 
  Description: This is a portable positron cannon. Although it is powerful, 
  it takes time to prepare because of its complicated nature. Also, 
  because the barrel is heavy, it is not often used. 
   
  Large Positron Rifle 
  Preparation: Special (see explanation) 
  Classification: Firearm 
  Accuracy: -16 
  Range: 16 
  Damage: 3D+20 
  Number of uses: special (see description) 
  Description: A special large weapon created by NERV using a modified 
  Strategic Self-Defense Force self-propelled positron cannon. In order to 
  prepare this weapon, you must first achieve a target value of 2 with 
  NERV reinforcements and obtain a self-propelled positron gun. After 
  that, prepare for the target value of 5. There is no limit to the number of 
  times it can be used, but you can only shoot once every three turns. 
  Also while engaged in shooting, an EVA equipped with the Large 
  Positron Rifle cannot dodge or move. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Sniper Gun 
  Preparation: 25 
  Classification: Firearm 
  Accuracy: ±0 
  Range: 4 
  Damage: 2D 
  Number of uses: 8 
  Description: By incorporating high-speed targeting software, the Sniper 
  Gun aims precisely and quickly. 
  It can be used like a Pallet Gun. 
   
  Shield 
  Preparation: 23 
  Classification: None 
  Accuracy: None 
  Range: None 
  Damage: None 
  Number of uses: (special) 
  Description: This is a shield that has been modified from the bottom 
  heat shield of an SSTO. When equipped with this shield, it will take on 
  all frontal attacks. The shield has a defensive power of 3 and HP of 20. 
  When HP reaches 0, the shield will break and further damage will 
  impact EVA. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● State Change 
  A Pilot’s synchro level may change due to the following situations. If you 
  fall into the next state, roll on the "State Change Table". The "State 
  Change Table" varies depending on each character. 
   
  Conditions for Shinji to use the state change table...  
  Unit 01 suffers damage for the first time 
  Remaining HP becomes 5 or less (roll +2) 
  Another Eva has been defeated (roll +6) 
   
  Shinji's state change table (roll two dice, and add modifiers) 
  2… Losing spirit. Synchro Level drops by -2. 
  3~4... Synchro level drops by -1. 
  5~6...No change. 
  7~9... Concentration is improved. Synchro Level increases +1. 
  10~12... Almost selfless. Synchro Level increases +2. 
  13 and above...Excited state. Synchro level increases +3. 
   
  Conditions for Rei to use the state change table...  
  The remaining HP of Unit 00 becomes 5 or less 
  Asuka was defeated (roll +2) 
  Shinji was defeated (roll +6) 
   
  Rei's state change table (roll two dice, and add modifiers) 
  3 or less... Faint. Rei becomes incapable of action and the EVA must be 
  recovered. 
  4~5... Injured and painful. Synchro level drops by -1. 
  6~9...No change. 
  10~14... Concentration is improved. Synchro Level increases +1. 
  15 or more... Rei can't control herself. Synchro Level increases +3. 
   
   
  
   
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  Conditions for Asuka to use the status change table...  
  Unit 02 was damaged for the first time 
  Remaining HP drops below 5 (roll +2) 
  Rei was defeated (roll +2) 
  Shinji was defeated (roll +4) 
   
  Asuka's state change table (roll two dice, and add modifiers) 
  2… Losing spirit. Synchro level drops by -2. 
  3~4... Synchro Level drops by -1. 
  5~6...No change. 
  7~12... Concentration is improved. Synchro Level increases +1. 
  13~15... Almost selfless. Synchro Level increases +2. 
  16... Something bursts. Synchro Level increases +3. 
   
  Asuka: When we meet a given condition, our sync levels may fluctuate. 
  Well, at least I'm the most stable one here. 
  Shinji: Is that so? 
  Asuka: Don’t be jealous. Speaking of dissatisfaction, you should be 
  upset, First... Shinji has it easier to synchronize than you. 
  Rei: And you. 
  Asuka: True, but your numbers are higher, honor student. 
  Rei: It doesn't matter, it's that kind of thing. 
  Asuka: Hey, where are you going now? 
  Rei: I’m moving ahead. 
  Asuka: Oh, hey...are you running away? 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Runaway (Berserk) 
  When an EVA runs out of control, it will try to destroy everything 
  around it. 
  First, if there is an Angel, it will attack the Angel, and once the Angel is 
  destroyed, it will attack any other EVAs. If there is no Angel or Eva, it will 
  attack NERV headquarters. 
   
  A runaway EVA will attack with its bare hands without using a weapon, 
  but if it is adjacent to the opponent, it will carry out a double-power 
  attack using any number of action points. In addition, it will also try to 
  self-repair. 
   
  However, if the power cord is disconnected by NERV at the same time 
  as the EVA goes berserk, the runaway Eva can only be active for 1 
  minute (6 turns). 
   
  The GM controls the runaway Eva. 
   
  Asuka: If this happens, we can't do anything about it. It’s all up to the 
  GM. 
  Shinji: That's right. 
  Asuka: You two must get awfully tired of having your EVAs runaway. Or 
  maybe you enjoy it, runaway pair. 
  Shinji: Who the hell are you calling a runaway pair? 
  Asuka: Shinji and the First! I've never let my EVA runaway. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Critical success and Critical failure 
  When performing an action roll, depending on the numerical value, 
  there are situations in which you will never succeed no matter how high 
  you roll, or situations where you can't fail no matter how poorly you 
  roll. If you roll doubles sixes, it will be a "Critical success", and if you roll 
  doubles ones, it will be a "Critical failure". 
   
  Critical success means that the action roll always succeeds no matter 
  how high the target value is, and critical failure means that the action 
  roll always fails even if the target value is lower. 
   
  Critical success and critical failure are applied when the ability check roll 
  for 2D are both 6 or both 1 and the for 3D when the two of the three 
  dice are 6 or 1.  
   
  If you make a critical success when determining accuracy in battle, you 
  can ignore the defense of your opponent and immediately deal damage. 
   
  Also, if you make a critical failure during Evasion in combat, the EVAs 
  umbilical cable will be disconnected, and you will only be able to 
  operate for up to 5 minutes (even if all energy sources are fully 
  mobilized). If you have already severed the umbilical, your defenses will 
  be ignored and the opponent immediately hits you. 
   
  Asuka: For those who don’t know, the umbilical cable is the power cord 
  on the Eva. 
  Shinji: Uh...what if the attack and evasion rolls were both absolute 
  successes? 
  Asuka: The answer is simple. Roll again. 
  Shinji: Oh, yeah. 
  Asuka: Right. 
  
   
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  ● Pilot injury 
  When the Eva's HP reaches 0, the extra damage extends to the Eva 
  pilot. 
   
  For example, if the Eva has only 3 HP left (once the defense is 
  subtracted) and receives 7 damage, the remaining 4 damage will fall on 
  the pilot. 
   
  Pilots who have receive damage are required to have 4 hours of 
  treatment (one turn in NERV mode) for each point. This means absolute 
  rest. In other words, if you take 4 damage, that character will be 
  unavailable for 4 turns. 
   
  Asuka: It doesn't matter what they say, if I was fighting the first Angel, 
  and I was injured... If I entered a combat turn during treatment, I 
  wouldn't give up. 
  Shinji: But I wonder if it's possible to do something because you’re in 
  "intensive care." 
  Asuka: You idiot? Did you read the explanation of intensive care? 
  Forcibly recover immediately where it normally takes 4 hours. Just 
  thinking about it hurts! 
  Rei: I can't help it but... in an emergency. 
  Asuka: It’s always an emergency. 
  Rei: I can't help the way I am. 
  Asuka: Uh... sometimes you scare me. 
   
  ● Points (score) 
  This game is strictly "win or lose" unlike other RPGs with "level up" and 
  "campaigns". Players earn points each time they play. The player with 
  the highest number of points wins after the second Angel is defeated. 
   
  
   
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  How to earn points. 
  Damage the Angel (1 point for each damage done) 
  Repair EVA or NERV (1 point for each success) 
  Reduce 1 action point of the Angel using the United Nations army and 
  interception system (1 point) 
  Put a weapon in the "ready" state (1 point for each ready state) 
  Succeeded in communicating with an EVA pilot (1 point/success) 
  Succeeded in an EVA experiment (1 point for each success) 
  Encourage an EVA pilot (1 point for each success) 
  Land the killing blow on the Angel (2 points) 
  Successfully act in character (1 to 3 points at the GM’s discretion) 
   
  Asuka: This is the last commentary in Chapter 2. 
  Shinji: Nothing else? 
  Asuka: One thing... EVA in a runaway state is under the GM's 
  jurisdiction, so even if you defeat the Angel, you don’t get a point. 
  Shinji: That's fair. 
  Asuka: All you have to do is make a note of the points you got in the 
  points section of the character sheet. In Japan, it is common to use the 
  "plus" character for units of 5 points. 
  Shinji: Uh, yeah. 
  Asuka: Of course, I'm the one who can easily earn points, so it's best to 
  target me during the character competition. Should we say goodbye? 
  Rei: This is the end of Chapter 2. Goodbye. 
  Asuka: That’s a little bit abrupt, First. What a surprise! 
  Shinji: She’s already gone. 
  Asuka: But we’re not even done. Rude. 
  Shinji: You’re not one to say that about anybody else, Asuka. 
  
   
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  ● Explanation of the Angels 
   
  In this chapter, we will introduce the Angels that appeared in the 
  Evangelion series, their data, how to make original Angels, and how to 
  use them. 
   
  It is not necessary for players to read this chapter. Only GMs and players 
  who are particularly interested should read it. 
   
  Ritsuko: We've taken a good rest. So, from here on, the elderly team 
  will do our best. 
  Misato: Remember this when you get old, Asuka. 
  Maya: Well, let's forget about age. They are still children. 
  Misato: Maya... Are you worried about being the youngest of us? 
  Maya: No, I mean it. 
  Ritsuko: Misato, if you get angry, you'll get wrinkles between your 
  brows. 
  Misato: Uh... 
  Fuyutsuki: From my perspective, you’re all children. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● How to read the Angel data 
  The Angels are described using the following data. 
   
  Data 1: Morphology. This data describes what the Angel looks like. They 
  are distinguished by their rough appearance, such as humanoid, 
  spherical or animal shape. 
  Data 2: Method of attacking enemies at close range. 
  Data 3: Accuracy and Damage of Data 2. 
  Data 4: Angel's Evasion ability. 
  Data 5: Front defense/back defense/AT Field defense strength when the 
  AT field is up. 
  Data 6: Angel's action points (action point value). 
  Data 7: Special abilities such as attacks against enemies at range and 
  special defense methods. 
  Data 8: A description of data 7. 
  Data 9: Angel's routine. How the Angel behaves related to Data 1~5. 
  Data 10: Weak points of the Angel. 
  Data 11: Angel's Evasion in NERV mode. 
  Data 12: HP of the Angel. 
   
  Ritsuko: There are two types of data on the Angels. Of these data, let 
  the player know only the data analyzed by the apostolic analysis table. 
  Misato: Well, I don't know how to attack when I actually fight. 
  Ritsuko: It's possible that it's too late... 
  Misato: Yes, yes. 
   
  ● About the Angel's Routine 
  Angels often act according to a routine. The routine has a maximum of 5 
  priorities listed from 1 to 5, where 1 is the highest priority. 
  The Angel first wants to pursue action 1, and when it is impossible, 
  action 2, if it is also impossible, then action 3 and so on. 
  
   
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  Ritsuko: Originally an Angel with a more complicated behavior pattern, 
  but...I think there are five limits in the game. 
  Misato: The limit, if there are five, makes me feel better. 
  Ritsuko: Well, even Misato can be routinely composed of four: 1 
  drinking, 2 sleeping, 3 eating, and 4 bathing. 
  Misato: What’s that supposed to mean? 
   
  ● Attack on NERV headquarters 
  If no EVA is on the battle map, the Angel will act in the following 
  routine.  
  1. Approach NERV headquarters. 
  2. Attack ERV headquarters with data 2. 
  3. Attack NERV headquarters with data 7. 
   
  Ritsuko: This is easy too. Without an EVA to attack the Angel aims for 
  NERV headquarters. 
  Misato: When it arrives, it will attack with its melee combat ability (Data 
  2). 
  Ritsuko: Yes, and if the Angel does not have the melee ability, it will 
  attack with its special attack (data 7). Easy, right? 
  Misato: Well, that's about it. 
   
  ● N2 Bomb Attacks 
  When attacked by an N2 bomb, the Angel always suffers 20 damage to 
  HP. This damage is recovered by 11 every 4 hours, and when the HP 
  reaches the upper limit, the Angel starts activity again. When an N2 
  attack occurs, the Angel grows according to the "Angel Growth Table." It 
  is not necessary to let the player know the result of the "Angel Growth 
  Table". Only when the players roll successfully on the "Angel Analysis 
  Table" due to attacks by the United Nations forces, can they learn this 
  new data. 
  
   
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  Angel Growth Table (roll two dice) 
  2… 
  The Angel's action points (data 6) increase +3. 
  3~4... All defense power (data 5) is increased. Defensive power 
  increases +2. 
  5~6… 
  Ability to attack at short range (data 3) increases. Accuracy +3 
  and damage +2. 
  7... 
  No change. 
  8~9... Ability to attack at long distance (data 8) improves. Range 
  distance +2, damage +3. 
  10~11... All attack methods deal damage. Damage +3. 
  12… 
  The Angel's action points (data 6) are doubled. 
   
  Ritsuko: The N2 bomb strike plays a significant role in buying time, but 
  it also has side effects. It's the same as powerful medicine being bad for 
  your health. 
  Maya: There is only a 16.66666666% chance that the Angel will not 
  power up with N2 lightning. I think those odds are bad. 
  Ritsuko: There are still situations in which you have to use it. 
  Misato: That's a difficult choice... 
   
  ● About the actions of the Angel 
   
  Movement 
  When the interception map is used, the Angel approaches NERV 
  headquarters by 1 hex each turn.  
   
  When the battle map is used, it moves using action points like an EVA. 
  However, the Angel does not get the two free movement points. It can 
  only move and take other actions within the range of its action points. 
   
  
   
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  Misato: The bonus of movement and double power are my proprietary 
  patents. They can't be used by an Angel. 
  Ritsuko: But EVA is pretty restrained to be able to control it manually. If 
  you look only at the basic performance, the Angel is usually better. 
  Maya: But double power and movement bonuses are enough to 
  compete. 
  Misato: Normally, the theory is to compete with "wisdom" and 
  "courage". 
  Ritsuko: Yes...but I'm more comfortable with known results than 
  uncertain ones. 
  Misato: It’s good when you can get it. 
   
  AT Field 
  Even if the AT field is neutralized by an adjacent Eva, the Angel must be 
  separated from the Eva in order to redeploy its AT field by using 1 action 
  point. It cannot be redeployed if it remains adjacent. Therefore, if the 
  routine action causes the Angel to move away from the EVA, the Angel 
  will redeploy its AT Field on the next turn. 
   
  Ritsuko: The AT Field is a problematic Angel ability for us. 
  Misato: Well...: Because it's problematic, I’d risk neutralizing the AT 
  field as soon as you approach the Angel. 
  Ritsuko: Yeah. Once neutralized, the AT field cannot be redeployed as 
  long as an EVA is adjacent. Therefore, if you neutralize the AT field, try 
  not to leave the Angel if at all possible. 
  Maya: Will an Angel with a neutralized AT field try to leave the EVA to 
  redeploy? 
  Ritsuko: If the routine decides so. Redeployment is just an action "when 
  it leaves the EVA", so it won't bend the routine just to redeploy. 
  Maya: Stupid, Angel. 
  Ritsuko: Just consider it a blessing. 
  
   
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  Attack on the Core 
  The Angel has a spherical organ called a "core." This is a common organ 
  for all Angels, and destroying it will render the Angel incapacitated. 
  An Angel with a core exposed outside its body has a significant 
  weakness, and there is a possibility that it can be defeated relatively 
  easily by destroying this part. 
   
  If you aim at the core and attack, it is at Accuracy -6. However, all 
  damage is doubled when the core is hit. 
   
  Ritsuko: It's great that they actually have a weakness. I get tired of 
  dealing with a perfect creature. 
  Misato: If you can hit the core, the damage is doubled: ...... If it works, 
  the Angel will blow up. 
  Ritsuko: If you double your fist attack, that’s 1D x double power x bonus 
  for striking the core. So 1D×4! If you use a weapon, you can do even 
  more. 
  Misato: In a pinch the GM may allow you to hit the second Angel like 
  this if you barely scratched the first Angel in a game.  
  Ritsuko: Well, in that sense, the GM is really responsible for "God's 
  will." 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Third Angel • Sachiel 
   
  Data 1: Morphology • Humanoid 
  Data 2: Close combat • Claws 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 10 Damage: 2D 
  Data 4: Evasion• 10 
  Data 5: AT field •15, front defense •5, back defense  • 3 
  Data 6: Action point value • 3 
  Data 7: Special attack • Cross Energy Ray 
  Data 8: Special Attack Description • Accuracy: 10 Damage: 2D+3 Range: 
  3 
  Data 9: 
  1. Shoot a cross energy ray at the nearest EVA 
  2. Approach Eva with the highest HP 
  3. Attack in close quarters if it is adjacent to EVA 
  Data 10: Weakness • Exposed front core 
  Data 11: Evasion • 2 
  Data 12: HP • 25 
   
   
   
   
  
   
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  Fourth Angel • Shamshel 
   
  Data 1: Morphology • Fish / humanoid 
  Data 2: Close combat • Energy Whip 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 12 Damage: 2D+3 
  Data 4: Evasion • 8 
  Data 5: AT Field • 15, Front Defense • 6, Rear Defense • 4 
  Data 6: Action point value. 2 
  Data 7: Special ability • None 
  Data 8: Special ability description • None 
  Data 9: 
  1. Approach Eva, which has the highest HP 
  2. Attack the adjacent Eva with an Energy Whip 
  Data 10: Weakness •Exposed front core 
  Data 11: Evasion • 2 
  Data 12: HP • 40 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Fifth Angel • Ramiel 
   
  Data 1: Morphology • Regular Octahedron 
  Data 2: Close combat• Shield Drill 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 1 Damage: Always 15 
  Data 4: Evasion • 1 
  Data 5: AT field • 20, front defense • 7, back defense • 7 
  Data 6: Action point value • 1 
  Data 7: Special ability • High power energy gun 
  Data 8: Special Attack Description • Accuracy: 13 Damage: 2D+14 
  Range: 10 
  Data 9: 
  1. Shoot a high-power energy gun at the nearest Eva 
  2. Approach the NERV headquarters 
  Data 10: Weaknesses • None 
  Data 11: Evasion • 1 
  Data 12: HP • 10 
   
   
   
  
   
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  7th Angel • Israfel 
   
  Data 1: Form • Humanoid 
  Data 2: Close combat • Manual battle 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 10 damage: 2D+3 
  Data 4: Evasion • 9 
  Data 5: AT Field • 18, Front Defense • 5, Back Defense • 3 
  Data 6: Action point value • 3 
  Data 7: Special ability • Separation • Cannot be killed normally by 
  damage 
  Data 8: Special ability description: When initially damaged, it will 
  separate into two bodies, and if both are damaged in this second state, 
  they will recombine, restoring their HP 
  Data 9: 
  1. Use special ability when damaged (1 action point consumed) 
  2. Do not leave the side of the alter ego during separation 
  3. Close combat with any adjacent EVA 
  Data 10: Weakness. During separation, if both front cores are damaged 
  in the same turn, the Angel’s activity will cease immediately and it will 
  be destroyed. 
  Data 11: Evasion • 1 
  Data 12: HP • 1 
   
   
   
  
   
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  9th Angel • Matriel 
   
  Data 1: Form • Spider type 
  Data 2: Close combat • Acid Solution 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 1 Damage: 2D 
  Data 4: Evasion • 6 
  Data 5: AT field • 15, front defense • 2, back defense • 2 
  Data 6: Action point value • 2 
  Data 7: Special attack • Spray Acid Solution 
  Data 8: Special Attack Description • Accuracy: 12 Damage: 2D Range: 3 
  Data 9: 
  1. Spray the acid solution at the nearest EVA 
  2. If there is no EVA within range, approach the nearest EVA 
  Data 10: Weaknesses • None 
  Data 11: Evasion • 3 
  Data 12: HP • 20 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Tenth Angel • Sahaquiel 
   
  Data 1: Form • Variant 
  Data 2: Close combat • None 
  Data 3: Close combat capability • None 
  Data 4: Evasion • 1 
  Data 5: AT Field 15, front defense • 5, back defense • 5 
  Data 6: Action point value • 1 
  Data 7: Special ability • Fall from Space 
  Data 8: Special ability explanation • The Angel’s mode of attack is to 
  drop from space using its AT field. On the 4th turn, it will fall to a point 
  on the map designated by the GM at the beginning of combat. The 
  EVA’s must move to that hex within those four turns to intercept it with 
  their own AT Fields. If they can't stop it, the game is over. 
  Data 9: 
  1. The Angel falls to the point set by GM. After the player’s have placed 
  their EVAs the GM marks that spot. The players have 4 turns to get to 
  that spot and deploy their AT Fields.  
  Data 10: Weakness • There must be an EVA that can deploy its AT field 
  at the drop point. 
  Data 11: Evasion • 1 
  Data 12: HP • 15 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Numberless Angels  
   
  The number of Angels that appeared in the Evangelion series is fixed, 
  and no other Angels appeared. However, if only the Angels in 
  Evangelion were used, those familiar with the show would be able to 
  figure out which Angel they were facing by its appearance and actions, 
  and the enjoyment of the game would be narrowed.  
   
  Therefore, in "MAGIUS Evangelion", the GM can create original Angels 
  to appear in the game. 
   
  These original Angels are called “Numberless Angels" because they are 
  beings whose numbers are without end. There are no restrictions on the 
  “Numberless Angels”, so please create as many new Angels as you like. 
   
  Misato: Mimicry. Well... from the perspective of humanity, it feels like 
  we should be as weak as possible. 
  Ritsuko: The GM should adjust the strength according to the number of 
  players. If you are alone, the strength up to about the 3rd and 4th 
  Angels is limited, but as you hit more Angels, the probability of 
  ``complete defeat'' increases. 
  Misato: Strength...I think it's the easiest to do if you adjust the attack 
  damage and action points. 
  Ritsuko: That's the easiest way. The action point of the Angel with a 
  large amount of damage is about 1-2, and the weak attack power (about 
  2D or less) is about 3-4. Also, if you are an Angel with an attack method 
  that has a long range and large damage, it is better to focus on that 
  attack once per turn in the routine. 
  Fuyutsuki: Well, we just have to make some more. The balance 
  gradually becomes better if we make some of them. 
  Maya: Now let's expand the sample data. 
  Ritsuko: Yes, please. 
  
   
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  Numberless Angel • Advaquiel  
   
  Data 1: Form • Water spore 
  Data 2: Close combat • Energy Bullet attack 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 11 Damage: 2D 
  Data 4: Evasion • 5 
  Data 5: AT field • 15, front defense • 2, back defense • 2 
  Data 6: Action point value • 4 
  Data 7: Special attack • High-voltage energy bullet 
  Data 8: Special Attack Description • Accuracy: 12 Damage: 2D Range: 8 
  Data 9: 
  1. Fire a high-voltage energy bullet at the nearest Eva 
  2. One high-voltage energy bullet is shot at the next closest Eva 
  3. Fire a high-voltage energy bullet at the furthest Eva 
  4. If an EVA is next to it, a manual attack 
  5. Head to NERV Headquarters if nothing is within range 
  Data 10: Weakness • nothing special 
  Data 11: Evasion • 1 
  Data 12: HP • 45 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Numberless Angel • Zephon 
   
  Data 1: Form • Humanoid 
  Data 2: Close combat • 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 12 • Damage: 1D 
  Data 4: Avoidance • 12 
  Data 5: AT field • 14, front defense • 4, back defense • 1 
  Data 6: Action point value • 4 
  Data 7: Special ability • Proton energy gun 
  Data 8: Special ability description • Accuracy: 10 Damage: 2D+2 Range: 
  5 
  Data 9: 
  1. If you are adjacent to EVA, move 2 hexes away 
  2. Proton energy gun if Eva is within range (up to 2 shots in one Eva) 
  3. Heading to NERV headquarters 
  Data 10: Weakness • Front light bulb 
  Data 11: Evasion • 2 
  Data 12: HP • 20 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Numberless Angel  • Atarib 
   
  Data 1: Morphology • Dinosaur type 
  Data 2: Close combat • Claw attack 
  Data 3: Close combat ability • Accuracy: 8 Damage: 2D+8 
  Data 4: Avoidance • 3 
  Data 5: AT Field • 17, Front defense • 6, Back defense • 3 
  Data 6: Action point value • 2 
  Data 7: Special ability • Cold air field 
  Data 8: Special Attack Description • EVAs within 3 hexes automatically 
  take 1D+3 damage per turn 
  Data 9: 
  1. Approach NERV headquarters 
  2. Attack EVA when adjacent 
  Data 10: Weaknesses • Exposed front core 
  Data 11: Evasion • 1 
  Data 12: HP • 55 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Numberless Angel  • Azrael 
   
  Data 1: Form • Virus shaped 
  Data 2: Close combat • None 
  Data 3: Close combat capability • None 
  Data 4: Evasion • 7 
  Data 5: AT Field • 20, Front defense • 7, Back defense • 3 
  Data 6: Action point value • 3 
  Data 7: Special ability • Gravity attack 
  Data 8: Special ability description • Accuracy: 12 Damage: 2D + Special, 
  Range: 5 Gravity damage causes 2D damage and the target’s Action 
  Points are reduced to 1 on its next turn. 
  Data 9: 
  1. Gravity attack on EVA with highest HP 
  2. Approach EVA with the highest HP 
  3. Gravity attack on adjacent EVA 
  Data 10: Weakness • Exposed front core 
  Data 11: Evasion • 2 
  Data 12: HP • 35 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Advanced Rules 
   
  Fight a battle on another map 
  The battle area for normal play is always the city of Tokyo 3, but there 
  may be situations where you have to fight the Angel at a location away 
  from it for some reason. 
   
  This is a rule for fighting Angels in such a different zone, and battle maps 
  A~C are prepared for reference. You can also create other maps freely 
  with the reference blank map. 
   
  If you play on another map, the rules for the next part will change. 
   
  Appearance of Angels 
  Players will not be informed where they will fight the Angel until the 
  Angel actually appears. 
  The GM places the Angel on the map according to the results of the 
  "Angel Appearance Table", at that time the player will know whether 
  the Angel's destination is Tokyo 3 or a battle point created by the GM. 
   
  Misato: In other words, if you are using a different map and get the 
  result "6 hexes from headquarters" in the Angel appearance table, 
  instead of counting 6 hexes from NERV headquarters (Tokyo 3), count 6 
  hexes from the Angel’s target on the chosen interception map. 
  Ritsuko: Right. The players will not know the destination of the Angel 
  until they see it. 
  Misato: I mean, I always feel like I'm behind. 
  Ritsuko: It’s realistic. There is no way to take the initiative until it 
  happens. 
   
   
  
   
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  Move to battle area and modified action options 
  Once the Angel's destination is known, the NERV side should head for 
  the destination as quickly as possible. 
   
  Call the EVA pilots, prepare the EVAs for launch, prepare the equipment 
  ... and battle begins when all the preparations are over. 
   
  The EVA’s are delivered to the battlefield by transport planes, but these 
  transport planes move on the interception map at a speed of 2 hexes 
  each turn. When they reach the destination of the Angel, they enter a 
  standby state. 
   
  The waiting place may be the player's choice. 
   
  Please note that weapons cannot be prepared or delivered by NERV at 
  these remote battle sites. 
   
  Once the EVAs and the Angel are on the battlefield, the battle part is 
  entered. 
   
  Ritsuko: NERV's reinforcements can't assist in these regional battles, as 
  they can in Tokyo 3. So you have to get everything ready before you 
  start the battle. 
  Maya: You can't transfer a new weapon to the battlefield just because 
  you've run out of bullets or energy. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. Therefore, you need to prepare all the guns and equip the 
  EVAs before departure. 
  Misato: I also can't do "Intercept with Tokyo 3 forces" from afar. That's 
  pretty obvious. 
  Ritsuko: It's not bad to explain the obvious. This is a commentary after 
  all. 
  
   
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  Misato: Right. 
  Ritsuko: To be detailed... In the battle part, you can't use "arrange 
  weapons," "call Eva pilots," "prepare Eva's sortie," "intercept by Tokyo 
  3," "intensive treatment of Eva pilots." Wow. Virtually everything feels 
  Eva in the countryside. 
  Misato: Anyway, most of the things you can do with NERV equipment 
  can only be done "before". 
  Ritsuko: Yeah, it's hard. 
   
  Headquarters (or Remote Base) 
  When the Angel arrives on the battle map, it will aim for NERV 
  headquarters (the headquarters mark) on the map. The HP of 
  headquarters is 0, and if the Angel arrives on the battle map before the 
  EVAs, it will move every turn toward NERV headquarters until it can 
  attack. 
   
  In remote areas, NERV headquarters is simply replaced with the base on 
  the battle map. It is treated the same, although destroying the remote 
  base does not mean mankind is wiped out. 
   
  Maya: The Angel is aiming for the map's base, much like in normal play 
  when it is aiming for NERV headquarters, right? 
  Ritsuko: Correct. Each base is an important place for humanity. You 
  don't want it to be destroyed if you can help it. 
  Misato: But it doesn't help that there are only 0 HP. As soon as the 
  Angel appears... It's too late. 
  Ritsuko: Even if it doesn't happen, preparations should be made as 
  quickly and thoroughly as possible. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  About defeat 
  When the remote base is annihilated, the EVAs are sent back to NERV 
  headquarters by a transport aircraft (2 hexes each turn). At the same 
  time, the base is abandoned and N2 bombs are dropped by the UN 
  forces, temporarily disabling the Angel. The Angel then begins self-
  repair. 
  The GM should grow the Angel by rolling on the Angel growth table and 
  multiplying by two. The resurrected Angel will aim for Tokyo 3, so NERV 
  and Eva will have to beat the Angel on the Tokyo 3 map this time. 
   
  Misato: Well, in the end, if we don't lose Tokyo 3, it won't be a 
  "complete defeat". 
  Ritsuko: Yes, for the time being anyway. 
  Misato: Anyway? 
  Ritsuko: The Angel the EVAs lost to is now two times stronger than the 
  usual results of the Angel Growth Table. 
  Maya: Why two times? 
  Ritsuko: I don't know. There was something in that base that made the 
  Angel grow. 
  Misato: What was it? 
  Ritsuko: I don't know. However, I do know if it grows twice, it will be an 
  Angel that is quite dangerous for humanity. 
   
  About the Terrain 
  In this game, underwater and aerial activity equipment such as Eva's E 
  type equipment and G type equipment are not covered. Therefore, you 
  cannot enter the cliff area■ and the water area ■on the map. 
  The Angel cannot enter the cliff area of the ■ map, but has the ability to 
  enter the water area ■of the map. 
   
   
  
   
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  Eva Activity Time 
  There are no facilities for connecting the EVA umbilical cables in remote 
  regions. Therefore, until the Angel arrives on the battle map, electricity 
  will be supplied from the transport plane, but after entering the battle 
  part, the EVA can only operate for 5 minutes (30 turns). 
   
  The GM should keep track of the number of turns. If the Angel cannot 
  be defeated within 5 minutes, the Eva will automatically be treated as 
  "defeated" as if it had been annihilated. 
   
  Ritsuko: Luckily it the EVA runs out of energy and becomes inactive, the 
  Angel will ignore it and continue on toward the base. Therefore, when 
  energy runs out, the Eva can be promptly collected and returned to 
  NERV. 
  Misato: If the routine was "Stab Eva," the results wouldn’t be pretty. 
  Maya: So you might have to use an N2 bomb. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. 
  Misato: Okay, then, that's the end of the explanation of the rules? 
  Ritsuko: Right. The rest is a replay of what happens when you actually 
  play the game. 
  Misato: A replay? 
  Maya: It's like a real life transcript of an actual game. 
  Misato: I see. I never imagined such a thing. 
  Ritsuko: If you read the replay, I think to some extent you can 
  understand what it’s like to actually play. 
  
   
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  ● Sample Replay 
   
  Ritsuko: We’ve saved the sample replay for the end. It should give you a 
  feel for the actual game play, including explanations. 
  Maya: A game consists of two Angel attacks. Will this cover both 
  attacks? 
  Ritsuko: I would like to do so... but if I record the replays of both Angel 
  attacks, it will be quite long. So, this will be just up to the defeat of the 
  first Angel. 
  Maya: So until the end of the battle part with the first Angel. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. It's just to get a feel for the atmosphere, so I think that 
  should do it. 
  Misato: When played, it takes about an hour to fight both Angels. 
  Maya: Depending on the table talk and conversations. 
  Ritsuko: Yes. Okay, the players are ready. 
  Fuyutsuki: Then, do you want to start playing? 
   
  ● Character selection 
   
  GM: ...Let's start playing. This session will be recorded as a "Sample 
  Replay" at the end of the rulebook. At least that's the intention. 
  Player A: Nice. 
  Player B: Are the rules complete? 
  GM: It's a finished version. This time will be normal play. 
  Player B: Great. Then, having four players means that all the NERV 
  characters will appear. 
  GM: That's right. Well, first of all, choose your NERV character. 
  Player C: For the time being... Since there are two males and two 
  females, should Fuyutsuki-san be a male player? 
  GM: No, there is no gender difference between players. 
  Player C: Then I’ll be Fuyutsuki-san if nobody takes him (laughs). 
  
   
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  Player B: Oh, the only male character. If so, I’m aiming at Asuka, so I’ll 
  take Misato. 
  Player D: I'm aiming for Shinji, so I want Misato. 
   
  Misato has a higher affinity for Shinji and Asuka than other NERV 
  members. For this reason, those who want to play Shinji or Asuka later 
  want the advantage of playing Misato Katsuragi in NERV Mode to wage 
  a "Character battle". 
   
  GM: If you both want the character, decide by rolling dice or rock-
  paper-scissors. 
  Players B and D: Okay. 
  Player A: Then, in the meantime, I'll have Maya Ibuki. Actually, I'm 
  aiming for Shinji too. 
  GM: Then the loser is automatically Ritsuko Akagi. 
  Player D: I win. I’m Misato. 
  Player B: Damn. Dr. Ritsuko Akagi is tough to aim at Asuka. 
  Player C: Don't worry, you're the only one who wants Asuka. 
  Player B: Who are you aiming for? Rei? 
  Player C: Correct. 
  Player B: I'm relieved. Then, as Dr. Akagi would say, ‘let's do our best for 
  NERV and eventually for humanity (laughs).’ 
  GM: So, with the characters decided, let’s start playing. Play proceeds in 
  the following order... Fuyutsuki, Misato, Ritsuko, Maya. 
   
  ● Character state part 
   
  GM: So, everybody roll on the character status table in order. From now 
  on, speak in character. 
  Ritsuko: Leave it to me... I am Ritsuko Akagi. No more, no less. 
  Maya: Sempai... that sounds weird to call you that (laughs). 
  
   
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  Misato: You, did you eat something bad? 
  Ritsuko: Just a little curry at your house. 
  Misato: That feels like tens of thousands of years ago. Let’s forget about 
  the past. 
  Fuyutsuki: Oh my god, it's still as lively as ever. 
  Maya: Okay, deputy commander. 
  Fuyutsuki: Right, I’ll roll on the table...6, I work normally. 
  GM: Then next is Misato. 
  Misato: Yes, I roll a 4.... I’m working the night shift. 
  GM: Next, Ritsuko. 
  Ritsuko: 8, regular work. 
  GM: Then the last is Maya. 
  Maya: Yes...10, so I’m at NERV doing an experiment. 
  GM: Well, make a note of each action. This is the end of the character 
  state part. 
  Misato: It's so short. 
  Ritsuko: Well, it was just rolling on the table. 
   
  ● Angel Appearance Part 
   
  GM: Then it's the Angel appearance part. You can wait a moment. 
   
  Here, the GM rolls the dice so that the players cannot see them. This is 
  to determine when the Angel will appear. The result at this time was 8. 
  The Angel will appear on turn eight (as of this writing). 
   
  GM: Alright, let's start the first turn at 8 am. Fuyutsuki. 
  Fuyutsuki: Hmm... It feels like it’s Angel season. Should I carry out 
  reinforcement work so that the UN forces can mobilize at any time? 
  Maya: What is Angel season? 
  Misato: You don't have to think about it that seriously. 
  
   
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  Fuyutsuki: Well, I get on with my work... successful. 
  GM: Then +1 for reinforcement arrangements. Next, Misato. 
  Misato: Well, sweet, I'll stay home and sleep I’m on the night shift. 
  Heading out. Hold down the fort. 
  Ritsuko: Yes, sir. 
  Maya: Thank you, Major. 
  Fuyutsuki: Thank you. Have a good rest. 
  GM: Next, Ritsuko. 
  Ritsuko: Well... if Deputy Commander Fuyutsuki has raised 
  reinforcements, it's a good idea to raise them again. I’ll perform that 
  task... success. 
  GM: Then +1 for reinforcement work. 
  Misato: Nice. I have to work from behind the scenes more often 
  (laughs). 
  Ritsuko: Thank you. Of course, you said that at home, right? 
  GM: Well then, Maya. 
  Maya: I'm low on command and craft, so I'll prepare a weapon. For the 
  time being let’s get a Palette Gun ready. 
  GM: Then roll for it with science and technology. Palette Gun is 23. 
  Maya: Oh, fail! And science is my only thing (crying). 
  Misato: Alright. Don’t be depressed! 
  GM: And now it’s turn two. Shinji and his friends are at school. 
  Fuyutsuki: Let's arrange more reinforcements... It's a success. 
  GM: That makes 3 reinforcements. 
  Misato: Really, it's a gimmick. 
  Fuyutsuki: Did you say something, Ms. Katsuragi? 
  Misato: No, I’m sleeping at home! 
  Fuyutsuki: Yeah, speaking of which, Misato Katsuragi has already gone 
  home. Is it quiet (laughs)? 
  GM: So, Misato is sleeping at home? 
  Misato: Well, for a little. I’m sleeping during a break in the action. 
  
   
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  Ritsuko: Once she goes to bed, you have to drop an N2 bomb to get her 
  up. 
  Misato: Am I an Angel? 
  Maya: Even if it doesn't hit, it's not too far wrong. 
  Misato: Maya, you’re a… 
  Ritsuko: Then I'm next. Since it is not prudent to keep raising 
  reinforcements only, I would like to raise our interception ability as well. 
  Fuyutsuki: No, that's dangerous. It would be safer to keep raising one 
  ability. 
  Ritsuko: There is a reason. Ibuki, what is your opinion? 
  Maya: I have to agree with the Deputy Commander. 
  Ritsuko: What is the basis for that? 
  Maya: For the time being, I read through the rules and found that the 
  target value for the decision using NERV headquarters' abilities was 
  usually 14. This is because it is decided with 2 dice, so if it works 
  properly, it seems that it will be when it is not 7 but 9. 
  Ritsuko: I see. So be it... Success. 
  GM: Wow, +1. That's four reinforcements. 
   
  Since the characters belong to an "organization", it is better having a 
  "strategy meeting" and having a discussion like this rather than deciding 
  to act alone. It's a more interesting game when the table talk is used to 
  fill it out.  
   
  Maya: I'm a low crafter, so I’ll try to prepare the pallet gun again.  
  Ritsuko: Right. We also need weapons. 
  Maya: Come on pallet gun… 
  Misato: If it fails, it fails. It doesn’t hurt to try. 
  Maya: Okay. Anyway... a 1. I'm the only one who isn’t helping. 
  Misato: It’s alright. 
  
   
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  Ritsuko: Don’t be depressed. Apart from that, your science and 
  technology is not inferior. It's a matter of probability. 
  Misato: Yeah. Ritsuko's theory of probability. 
  Ritsuko: Keep trying. 
  GM: Now it’s the 3rd turn at 6:00. It's time for Shinji and his friends to 
  visit NERV. 
  Fuyutsuki: So should we concentrate until the reinforcements are raised 
  to eight? 
  Ritsuko: Yes.  
  Fuyutsuki: Then… Success. 
  GM: Oh, the arrangements for reinforcements are going up. Next is 
  Misato. 
  Misato: Hmm... bliss. I feel like assimilating this futon. 
  Fuyutsuki: I don't know how you live with yourself. 
  Misato: Ah. Shall I sleep another turn? Shinji will come home soon. 
  Fuyutsuki: Some Operations Chief (laughs). 
  Ritsuko: GM, can I call Misato's home? 
  GM: Certainly. 
   
  As the rule states, conversations are not part of point-based action. 
  Therefore, the GM has allowed Ritsuko's phone call to occur out of turn. 
  Telephones are another type of conversation. 
   
  GM: So, the phone at Misato's house rings. 
  Misato: I stretch my hand out of the futon... Hello. Katsuragi here. 
  Ritsuko: Misato, how long are you going to sleep? 
  Misato: Hmm... Ritsuko? 10 minutes...No, 9 minutes should be enough. 
  Ritsuko: You weren't on night shifts today either? 
  Maya: Does NERV pay overtime? 
   
   
  
   
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  Ritsuko: Every organization pays overtime. 
  Misato: Mumble... Don’t be so loud, Ritsuko. Fine, I will get up. So I get 
  up and go out. I move to NERV headquarters. 
  GM: Well then, Maya. 
  Maya: Yes. Since Shinji-kun and I are in NERV right now, I’ll 
  communicate with Shinji. 
  Misato: Oh, Maya. What are you going to do, replace me as Shinji’s 
  guardian? 
  Maya: It's communication (laughs). I’ll invite Shinji to have some 
  tea...Hello, Shinji! 
  Shinji (GM): Oh, hello Ibuki-san. 
  Maya: You seem to have finished training for today. How are you doing? 
  Shinji: Okay...as usual. 
  Maya: Right. Then why don't you go to the lounge with me? I’ll buy you 
  some cake. 
  Shinji: Yeah, that's fine. But I feel bad about being treated… 
  Maya: Well, kids shouldn't hesitate. Let's go. 
  Shinji: Okay.. 
  GM: With a feeling of friendship, Maya and Shinji go to the lounge. 
  Compatibility +1 bonus. 
  Maya: Success at last. My compatibility with Shinji is up by 1. 
  GM: Shinji had such a good time, his mental state dropped by 1. Add 
  another +1 compatibility bonus. 
   
  In this case, it is okay to have a separate conversation with the pilot 
  characters called communicating. This time, since Maya was able to 
  attract Shinji successfully and in character, I gave her a GM +1 bonus. 
   
  Misato: This girl is a female pick-up artist. 
  Maya: I am not such a pervert (laughs). 
  
   
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  Ritsuko: Oh my god. I have to experiment with Shinji later to improve 
  his mental state. 
  Fuyutsuki: That's right. 
   
  After this, until the appearance of the Angel, Fuyutsuki was mainly in the 
  reinforcement position, Misato strengthened the interception ability, 
  and Ritsuko and Maya were in charge of weapon preparation. 
  However, Misato and Maya were eager to communicate with Shinji as 
  soon as they had a chance, so Shinji's mental state dropped to zero. 
  Suddenly it was the turn that the Angel was scheduled to appear… 
   
  GM: Now it’s turn 8. The Angel has appeared! 
   
  ● EVA Sortie Part 
   
  Fuyutsuki: What? 
  Ritsuko: Time’s up. That was faster than I had imagined. 
  GM: The current status of NERV is as follows. 
   
  Detection ability: 0 
  Interception ability: 3 
  Arrangements for reinforcements: 8 
   
  Maya: And the compatibility between myself and Shinji is 7. 
  Misato: Mine is 8. 
  Ritsuko: (holding her temples) And Shinji's mental state is 0! If two 
  people compete to lower it, no matter how many experiments I put him 
  through, he won’t not catch up. 
  GM: Well, let's decide where the Angels will appear. A player 
  representative should now roll 2 dice for NERV's Detection ability. 
  Misato: At such times, the top person is... the Deputy Commander. 
  
   
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  Ritsuko: Right. The Deputy Commander is the most suitable. 
  Fuyutsuki: I understand. With Detection ability...wait Detection ability is 
  only 0! 
  GM: That's right. So it’s just the value of the two dice. No bonuses. 
  Maya: Fight for it, deputy commander! 
  Fuyutsuki: No way. 6! 
  GM: The Angel appears in the second hex from the headquarters. When 
  rolling for the Angel analysis table the penalty is -2. 
  Fuyutsuki: Damn... Was the Detection ability the first thing you should 
  raise? 
   
  Exactly. The first thing that should be raised is “Detection ability”. 
  This is because if the Detection ability is high, the Angel can be detected 
  early, and as a result, the time until the Angel arrives is increased. 
   
  GM: It's too late to regret it. Roll on the Angel analysis table. 
  Fuyutsuki: I’m going to ask someone else to do it. 
  Maya: From a seniority perspective, the next is Misato Katsuragi. 
  Misato: Alright, I guess I’ll it. ......Yes! 10! 
  GM: But it's 8 because there is a -2 penalty. You are able to analyze up 
  to Data 2 of the Angel. 
  Misato: Up to Data 2? 
  Ritsuko: Uh... it's the Angel’s appearance and its close-up combat 
  method that can be determined from it. 
  GM: Yeah. The Angels look more or less like a sea creature approaching 
  Tokyo 3. The fighting method inferred from that is probably it uses its 
  fleshy tentacles to strike.  
  Misato: That’s barely knowing anything. 
  GM: You had a low Detection ability. 
  Misato: Mmmm... Next time we’ll really have to improve our Detection 
  ability first. 
  
   
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  The one that has appeared here is the Unnumbered Angel Advaquiel. It 
  is the first Angel listed on page 142. Of course, that Angel data is not 
  passed on to the player. 
   
  GM: Anyway, the Angel will attack after two turns. 
  Fuyutsuki: It can’t be helped. I’ll call Ayanami. 
  GM: Then, Rei will come next turn. 
  Misato: Of course, I'll call Shinji. 
  GM: So Shinji will come next turn. 
  Ritsuko: Then I'll call Asuka. 
  GM: OK. Then everyone will be ready for the next turn. 
  Maya: So I'm preparing for EVA's launch. Unit 01, ready to start! 
  GM: Unit 01, ready to start. The Angel is approaches again on the next 
  turn!... And all the EVA pilots have arrived! First of all, who wants Shinji? 
  Misato/Maya: I do! 
  GM: Then, you have to compete for Shinji. 
  Misato: 15! 
  Maya: 15! 
  GM: If it's the same, roll again. 
  Misato: 14! 
  Maya: 16, I won! 
  Misato: Ah, crap. 
  Maya: I'm sorry, Major Katsuragi. 
  GM: So, let's act now as Shinji. Write down the points you've earned so 
  far and return Maya’s character sheet. 
  Shinji: Yes. 
  GM: So, who wants Rei? 
   
  …silence. 
   
  Ritsuko: Oh, Deputy Commander? 
  
   
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  Fuyutsuki: I’m afraid. After changing characters to EVA pilots, NERV 
  activities will no longer be possible. We should wait until the last 
  minute. 
  Ritsuko: I see... but I feel like it would be ridiculous if I missed getting 
  the character I wanted. 
  Misato: Yeah. I won't go for Rei or Asuka. I'm doing logistical support as 
  it is. 
  Shinji: Yeah, I feel relieved that Misato-san is backing us up. 
  Misato: Yeah, it would be nice to play this part as Misato. 
  Ritsuko: Should we keep waiting. 
  Misato: Not much longer. 
  GM: Then write down the points you've earned so far. 
  Shinji: Yes. 
  GM: So, who wants Asuka? 
   
  ……silence. 
   
  Misato: Ritsuko? 
  Ritsuko: I'll do it later. 
  GM: Then one more turn before the Angel arrives. The first is Fuyutsuki. 
  Fuyutsuki: One turn... we’ve out of time. 
  Ritsuko: Do you want to request the use of an N2 bomb? 
  Fuyutsuki: No, that's dangerous. We don't know how the Angel will 
  grow 
  Ritsuko: Then, until the EVAs are ready to launch, it's better to have the 
  UN forces hit it and see what happens. We have too little data on the 
  Angel. 
  Fuyutsuki: That's right. That might be good. Then, prepare to launch 
  Unit 00. 
  GM: Unit 00, ready to launch! 
  
   
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  Misato: Well then, I'll prepare for the launch of Unit 02. Contact the UN 
  forces, please Ritsuko. 
  Ritsuko: OK. 
  Misato: Then. Evangelion 01, prepare to activate! 
  GM: Okay. Unit 01, ready to start! 
  Fuyutsuki: Then, finally, we see what the UN Army is made of. 
  Ritsuko: Using a special hotline... This is the NERV headquarters 
  command room. 
  United Nations Operations Headquarters (GM): This is the United 
  Nations Operations Headquarters. 
  Ritsuko: NERV requests a UN Air Force emergency mission. The target is 
  the Angel currently approaching. 
  GM: Arrangements for reinforcements are being made. 
  Fuyutsuki: Don't fail, Ritsuko! We raised the reinforcements up to 8 just 
  in case. 
  Ritsuko: (Rolls) …Sorry, I failed (laughs). 
  Misato: Ritsuko… 
  United Nations Operations Headquarters: Currently, there are only a 
  small number of troops that can be dispatched. Therefore, we cannot 
  respond to the sortie request. Good luck NERV! 
  GM: And then the line went dead. 
  Fuyutsuki: ......Akagi-kun. 
  Ritsuko: Yeah. Someday, I will set the United Nations headquarters on 
  fire. 
  Fuyutsuki: Let it fester. 
   
  There’s no time to let it fester, Fuyutsuki. 
   
  GM: Then, the Angel has arrived at Tokyo 3. The battle part begins! 
   
   
   
  
   
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  ● Battle part 
   
  GM: Well, it seems it’s decided who will be Rei and Asuka, so hand over 
  the character sheets. Please write down your current score. 
  Asuka: OK, it's finally my turn! 
  Rei: I'm in the entry plug. 
  Asuka: Exquisite timing, honor student. 
  GM: Well then, it’s time to activate the EVAs! Each person roll 2D and 
  add their mental state then consult the activation chart. 
  Asuka: OK... Synchro Level 2 
  Rei: I am also 2. 
  Shinji: ......Synchro is level 1. 
  Asuka: What are you doing? 
  Shinji: It can't be helped... I was stuck with Misato and Ibuki, and my 
  mental state was 0. 
  Asuka: You’re a poor example of a man. 
  Misato: Maybe I don’t miss not winning so much. 
  Shinji: That's cold... Still, I’m ready to sortie, Misato-san. 
  Misato: Yeah, do your best! 
  GM: So let's act in order. First is Rei. 
  Rei: Unit 00, sortie. 
  GM: Then, Misato. 
  Misato: I don't need to do anything right now. This time it's a pass. 
  GM: Next, Asuka. 
  Asuka: I’m ready to sortie. Asuka, goes! 
  GM: Last, Shinji. 
  Shinji: EVA Unit 01 is away! 
  Misato: ...Don't die, everybody. 
  GM: Don't die, huh... but the Palette gun you prepared for the 
  appearance part… nobody is equipped with it. 
  Shinji: Eh? 
  
   
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  Asuka: So we only have our progressive knives? 
   
  The rule that "you cannot use weapons unless they are equipped" is a 
  principle of the game. It's a rudimentary mistake, but it's their first time 
  playing, so it's inevitable. 
   
  GM: Okay, the Angel takes its action. The tentacles aim at Unit 02. Their 
  tips shine. 
  Asuka: Liar, you're shooting from 8 hexes away! 
  GM: It shoots. It is better not to stand in front of the Angel when you 
  lack information. Now, the hit power is... 20! 
  Asuka: I can’t dodge that! 
  GM: So, it's 8 damage. Subtract 3 defense power... reduce your HP by 5. 
  Asuka: Damn... I have to roll on the status change table after that! Right 
  now, there are only 2 so it's okay. 
  Shinji: Don't go berserk, Asuka. 
  Asuka: If I roll six or less I run out of control! 
  Misato: You just need 12 to be okay. Each synchro level is +1. You’re a 
  long way from synchro level 5.  
  Asuka: 7 but +1 ......: Oh, synchro climbing to level 3! 
  GM: So, as for the rest of the Angel's actions... No other EVAs are within 
  range. It proceed towards NERV. 
  Asuka: So that means this guy has a range of 8. It seems that the power 
  is not so high... we can do it! 
  GM: So, it's the player's turn. First is Rei. 
  Rei: I'm going to move toward the Angel with my 2 free hexes and all 2 
  action points. 
  GM: Then, move 4 hexes in total... Next, Misato. 
  Misato: Palette gun deployed. I send the gun next to Asuka! 
  Asuka: OK, leave it to me! 
  GM: Then it's Asuka's turn. 
  
   
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  Asuka: I move sideways and receive the pallet gun. After that, I dash 
  towards the Angel... alright, I was able to move next to the Angel. 
  Misato: Why are you next to it, if you have a gun? 
  Asuka: We need to neutralize the AT field next turn. Then I'll hit it from 
  a very close distance. 
  Shinji: You’re too impatient. You should wait until I'm next to you. 
  GM: Then Shinji. 
  Shinji: I'll do my best to reach the Angel... but only 3 hexes. 
  Asuka: Wait? Synchro Level 1, wimp! 
  Shinji: Well, it can't be helped. 
  GM: So it's the Angel's turn... First, it attacks the nearest EVA. The hit 
  power is 18. 
  Asuka: I can't avoid this time... I just can't (cries). 
  GM: Then 9 damage. 
  Asuka: Uh. Remaining HP is 10. 
  Misato: Asuka, you’re too prominent. Go down! 
  Asuka: All right! 
  GM: It attacks the next EVA... Rei. Accuracy 16. 
  Rei: I avoided it 
  GM: So the farthest Eva is also within range? The Angel shoots. 
  Accuracy 18. 
  Shinji: Missed me. 
  Asuka: What the hell? Is it just me!? 
  GM: So, the last action of the Angel is... If there is an adjacent Eva, it 
  makes a melee attack. 
  Asuka: Depressing, inevitable. 
  GM: Well then, 7 damage. 
  Asuka: Remaining HP……6. 
  Misato: Asuka, fall back! Let's leave the AT field to Unit 01! 
  Asuka: ......OK. 
  GM: So it's Rei's turn. 
  
   
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  Rei: Anyway, I approach the Angel. 
  GM: Are you 2 hexes from the Angel? Misato. 
  Misato: I'm going to call Shinji. 
  GM: "Encourage" action. 
  Misato: Yeah. If he stays at Synchro level 1, he’ll become prey. 
  Asuka: Come on Shinji, just do it! 
  Shinji: You saying that doesn’t help. I'm trying my best... 
  Asuka: (slaps at the desk) Don't say that crap! You’re a boy! 
  Shinji: (reflexively) I know! 
  GM: That was so powerful right there, I'll give you a +2 bonus (laughs) 
  Misato: I'll succeed without the bonus... you see, success. 
  GM: Shinji's synchro Level increases to 2. It's Asuka's turn. 
  Asuka: Anyway, I'll do my best to get away from the Angel. 2 hexes of 
  free movement and 3 hexes using action points, 5 hexes of movement... 
  Still within the Angel's range. 
  GM: Synchro Level 3 has no effect. 
  Asuka: That's great! 
  Rei: The Palette Gun has a range of 4. Firing at the Angel instead of 
  leaving altogether would be useful. 
  Asuka: Uh, well... 
  GM: In relative terms, it won’t make a difference if you stop at the 
  fourth hex. 
  Asuka: Then I will. 
  GM: Next Shinji. 
  Shinji: I'm more afraid of Misato than the Angel, so I will try my best to 
  approach it. 
  Misato: Cheeky (laughs). 
  Asuka: Oh, you’re scared of Misato! 
  Shinji: I approach to the third hex from the Angel. 
  GM: So, it's the Angel's turn. Nearest Eva... It attacks Unit 00. Accuracy 
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  Rei: I’m hit. 
  GM: The damage is... oh, it's only 3. 
  Rei: No damage. 
  Asuka: Why is the damage so low when it’s the First? 
  GM: I don't know, talk to the dice. 
  Asuka: Hey, dice! 
  GM: Next, it attacks Unit 01 which is 3 hexes away. Accuracy 7. 
  Shinji: The tide is turning. 
  GM: Then, Unit 02, which was 4 hexes away. 
  Asuka: I'll avoid it this time! 
  GM: It's good to avoid, but... you’re facing with the back of your Unit 
  toward the Angel. 
  Asuka: Oh, it's gone! 
   
  An EVA gets a -6 penalty for evasion when it receives an attack from 
  behind. Therefore, it is better to face the Angel as much as possible 
  before your turn is over. 
   
  Asuka: A while ago... I was just turning my back trying to get away from 
  the Angels. 
  GM: Then Asuka. Avoid it. Accuracy...Low, 15. 
  Asuka: -6 makes it too inevitable! 
  GM: …10 damage. 
  Asuka: Damnit! What’s with the big numbers, stupid dice! 
  Shinji: Since you’re saying that, I think you’re making the dice mad so 
  they’re rolling big. 
  Asuka: What you’re saying is non-scientific! 
  Shinji: So’s Asuka yelling at the dice! 
  GM: Unit 02 has stopped working! Now... Shinji and Rei, roll on the state 
  change table since Unit 02 is down. 
   
   
  
   
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  When a fellow Eva is defeated, there is a very high probability that the 
  sync level will rise. 
   
  Rei: No change... 
  Asuka: You’re one cold-blooded woman. Even if I was beaten, you feel 
  nothing? 
  Rei: No, I don’t. 
  Asuka: This woman. 
  Shinji: Synchro. Level 2 up! Up to 4 
  Misato: Yes, that's my boy! 
  Shinji: But I’m on the verge of going berserk. 
  Asuka: Good. Men are more attractive when they’re wild! 
  Misato: What? 
  Rei: The word that doesn't suit Shinji best. 
  Asuka: Keep it down, First. 
  GM: So... the Angel approaches 1 hex toward NERV because there is no 
  adjacent Eva. Rei’s turn. 
  Rei: I’m adjacent from the other side... deploying my AT Field and using 
  my Progressive Knife. 
  GM: Knife equipped and AT field deployed. OK, the Angel's AT field has 
  been neutralized. Next, Misato. 
  Misato: Recover Unit 02! 
  GM: OK. Recovering Unit 02! 
  Asuka: When the next Angel shows up, this humiliation will be avenged! 
  GM: Well, Shinji’s turn since Asuka can't act. 
  Shinji: Equipping Progressive Knife! Moving adjacent to the Angel with 
  the movement bonus! 
  GM: Equipping the knife costs 1 point. You have 3 more points. 
  Misato: Of course, it's a triple power knife attack. Go Shinji-kun! 
  Shinji: Misato-san is right, doing a triple power attack! 
  Asuka: Now I’m feeling miserable. 
  
   
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  GM: Hitting the Angel is inevitable! 
  Shinji: The damage is 8... which triples to 24! 
  GM: That's pretty much it. 
  Shinji: Alright. 
  GM: Next is the Angel's turn. Unit 00 and Unit 01 are both at the same 
  distance.... And since they are adjacent, two attacks each come. 
  Asuka: Let them come! 
  Misato: What are you saying Asuka? (laughs) 
  GM: This time, 2 shots each... Roll to avoid it. 
  Rei: Both hit me. 
  Shinji: I take one shot. 
  GM: Then, Rei takes 6 and 8 damage. Shinji has 8 damage. Shinji needs 
  to roll on the status change table because the First took damage, so roll. 
  Misato: If the level goes up, the first machine will run out of control! 
  Shinji: I know, Misato-san... No change. 
  GM: Well then, Rei. 
  Rei: Double power Progressive Knife...... Hit! Damage is 7 and 14! 
  GM: Misato. 
  Misato: We have already won. Just watching is enough. 
  GM: Then I skip Asuka. So, Shinji. 
  Shinji: Progressive Knife 4 times power! Damage is 7 and 28! 
  Misato: Yeah! 
  GM: So that's it. From both sides, the Angel stabbed by two knives 
  rapidly loses power. 
  Asuka: Double blades from both sides... Somehow, it feels like how to 
  kill a yakuza. 
  Shinji: Ironic. Asuka, had a gun and was quickly killed. 
  Asuka: Thank you for cleaning up for me. Invincible Shinji-sama. 
  Rei: Anyway... we beat it. 
  GM: Yes. The form of the Angel melts and flows away. It's like syrup. 
  You have successfully repelled one Angel. 
  
   
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  Misato: Yes! Mission accomplished! Rei, Shinji, thank you for kicking 
  ass! 
  Asuka: What about me? 
  Misato: Asuka didn't help that much, but thank you. 
  Asuka: Damn it! Wait till the next Angel! 
  GM: Alright, now it’s time to return to NERV mode. 
   
  ● Parting words 
   
  Ritsuko: ……So, the sample replay is over. 
  Asuka: Of course, I’ll be a big success against the second Angel! 
  Shinji: If you live long enough! 
  Asuka: Shut up! 
  Misato: That's the end of this replay for the rulebook. Now, you know 
  how to play together. 
  Ritsuko: Right. It's best for you to experience it yourselves. 
  Maya: In the Replay, we didn't understand all the rules... so it turned 
  out to be a very good teacher (laughs). 
  Ritsuko: Yeah. We made mistakes in which ability values to raise, 
  mistakes in equipping items... Asuka's mistake especially in Eva mode. 
  Asuka: You don’t have to go on about that! 
  Shinji: You should calm down. 
  Asuka: Are you saying I’m not calm?! I'm insulted! 
  Ritsuko: Oh my god, I can't touch that. Let's wrap this up. 
  Fuyutsuki: Do you want Ayanami to do it? 
  Misato: Yeah. ...... Well then, say goodbye. 
  Rei: Okay, goodbye. 
  Asuka: Why did the First get to do it? 
  Shinji: Because she keeps it short and sweet. 
  Asuka: I'm definitely not satisfied! 
   
   
  
   
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  Angel Appearance Table  
  (Roll two die and add Detection ability) 
   
  3 or less...Discovery is delayed. The Angel appears in the hex next to 
  headquarters! 
  When the Angel analysis table is consulted roll at -4 penalty. 
  4~6... The Angel appears in the second hex from headquarters. When 
  the Angel analysis table is consulted roll at -2 penalty. 
  7~10... The Angel appears on the 4th hex from headquarters. 
  11~14…The Angel appears on the 6th hex from headquarters. When the 
  Angel analysis table is consulted roll at +2 bonus. 
  15~17... The Angel appears on the 8th hex from headquarters. When 
  the Angel analysis table is consulted roll at +4 bonus. 
  18 or more... The Angel appears on the 10th hex from headquarters. 
  When the Angel analysis table is consulted roll at +6 bonus. 
   
  Angel Analysis Table  
  (Roll two dice. Add any corrections from the Appearance Table) 
   
  Less than 5… Information is available only for data 1 (physical 
  appearance). 
  6~8... You are able to analyze up to Angel Data 2. 
  9~11... You are able to analyze up to Angel Data 4. 
  12~14... You are able to analyze up to Angel Data 6. 
  15~17... You are able to analyze up to Angel Data 8. 
  18… You are able to analyze all the data of the Angel. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Scoring 
   
  Damage the Angel (1 point for each damage done) 
  Repaired EVA or NERV (1 point for each success) 
  -1 action point of the Angel using the United Nations army or 
  interception system (1 point) 
  Put a weapon in the "ready" state (1 point for each ready state) 
  Succeed in communicating with EVA pilots (1 point for each success) 
  Succeed in an EVA experiment (1 point for each success) 
  Encourage EVA pilots (1 point for each success) 
  Stab the Angel (2 points) 
  Successfully acted in character (1 to 3 points according to the GM’s 
  judgment) 
   
  Angel Growth Table  
  (Roll two dice) 
   
  2... Angel action points (data 6) are increased by 3. 
  3~4...All defense power (data 5) is increased. Defense power +2. 
  5~6…Ability to attack at short range (data 3). Accuracy +3, damage +2. 
  7...no change. 
  8~9...Ability to attack at range (data 8) increases. Range +2, 
  Damage +2. 
  10~11... All attack methods deal damage. Damage +3. 
  12… The action points (data 6) of the Angel are doubled. 
   
   
   
  
   
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  Procedures 
  At the beginning 
  1. Choose the NERV characters 
  Character Status Part 
  2. Roll on the Character Status Table 
  Angel Appearance Part 
  3. GM secretly rolls to determine what turn the Angel will 
  appear on (3D) 
  4. Each player acts during the Angel appearance part until the 
  Angel appears 
  Sortie Part 
  5. When the Angel appears, roll on the "Angel Appearance 
  Table" 
  6. Place Angel unit on the Intercept Map according to the 
  results of the Angel Appearance Table 
  7. Roll on the "Angel Analysis Table". The GM reveals the 
  appropriate Angel data to the players 
  8. Each player acts during the Eva Sortie part until the Angel 
  reaches NERV headquarters 
  9. When the Angel reaches NERV headquarters, players 
  compete for the EVA Pilot Characters 
  Battle Part 
  10. Transition from NERV mode to Eva mode. Note that the 
  usage of action points changes 
  11. Switch the interception map to the battle map and place the 
  Angel on the map edge 
  12. Fight according to the actions available in the battle part 
  13. The battle part ends when any of the winning and losing 
  conditions is met. 
  14. Defeat the first Angel and return to step 3. The game ends 
  when you defeat the second Angel. 
  
   
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  Misato Katsuragi 
  2... You’re ill and stay home. Point 1. 
  3~5...You’ve been on the night shift at NERV. You want to go home and 
  sleep. Point 3. 
  6~8...Regular work. You’re at home, but are heading to NERV. Point 6. 
  9-11... On a business trip outside Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  12... Off duty. You’re relaxing at home. Point 6. 
   
  Ritsuko Akagi 
  2... You’re ill and stay home. Point 1. 
  3~5... You are at NERV doing an experiment. Point 4. 
  6~8...Regular work. You’re at home, but are heading to NERV. Point 6. 
  9-11... On a business trip outside Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  12... Off duty. You’re relaxing at home. Point 6. 
   
  Kouzou Fuyutsuki 
  2... You’re ill and stay in your room at NERV. Point 1. 
  3~5... On a business trip outside Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  6~8...Regular work. You’re already at NERV. Point 6. 
  9-11... On a business trip outside Tokyo 3. Point 3. 
  12... Off duty. You are relaxing in your room at NERV. Point 6. 
   
  Maya Ibuki 
  2... You’re ill and stay home.. Point 1. 
  3~5... You’re at NERV doing an experiment. Point 4. 
  6~8...Regular work. You’re at home, but are heading to NERV. Point 6. 
  9-11... You are at NERV doing an experiment. Point 4. 
  12... Off duty. You’re relaxing at home. Point 6. 
   
  
   
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  ● Place weapons (command or science/technology / goal: 23) 
  You can spawn prepared weapons anywhere on the map. 
  ●Prepare to sortie an EVA (leader or science/technology/standard: 23) 
  Can be selected when in NERV. The EVA can be launched next turn. 
  ●Call EVA pilots (command or work / target value: 23) 
  Call pilots to NERV. Arrived on the next turn. 
  ● Arrange for reinforcements (Leader /Target: 23) 
  Can be selected when in NERV. If successful, NERV reinforcements will 
  be +1. 
  ●Improve Interception detection (conductor/target value: 23) 
  Can be selected when in NERV. If successful, the interception ability is 
  +1. 
  ● Interception by the United Nations Armed Forces (NERV 
  reinforcements/Target: 14) 
  You can remove 1 action point from the Angel on the next turn. Can be 
  used only 3 times. 
  ●Interception by Tokyo 3 defenses (intercept ability of NERV / target 
  value: 14) 
  You can remove 1 action point from the Angel on the next turn. 
  However, it cannot be 0. 
  ● EVA recovery (automatic success) 
  When EVA becomes incapacitated, it will promptly be returned to NERV 
  headquarters. 
  ● Intensive care for EVA pilots (Science/Target: 23) 
  Force an injured pilot into a sortie-ready state. Treatment turn -1. 
   
   
   
   
  
   
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  Shinji’s Startup table 
  3... Worst condition. Synchro level is 0. 
  4~6...The condition is not good. Synchro Level 1. 
  7~11...Normal. Synchro Level 2. 
  12~14... Feeling uplifted or agitated. Synchro level is 3. 
  15 or more...Excited and dangerous. Synchro level is 4. 
   
  Status change 
  Conditions for rolling on the status change table 
  His EVA receives its first damage 
  Remaining HP drops below 5 (+2 to roll) 
  Another Eva was killed (+6 to roll) 
   
  Status change table 
  2……Loss of will. Synchro level is -2. 
  3~4... Synchro level is -1. 
  5~6...No change. 
  7~9... Concentration is improved. Synchro level +1. 
  10~12... Almost selfless. Synchro level +2. 
  13 and above...Excited state. Synchro level +3. 
   
  EVA action table 
  ● Sortie (automatic success) 
  Sortie from any hex with an E mark. If you take this action, your turn will ends. 
  ● Move one hex on the map (automatic success) 
  Move one hex on the map. 
  ● Prepare weapon or item (automatic success) 
  Make weapons and items you carry ready to use. 
  ● Attack the opponent (handheld weapon skill / target value: enemy avoidance) 
  Attack your opponent with hand-held weapon skills. Double power to double the damage. 
  ● Shoot a gun or ranged weapon (ranged weapon skill /target value: enemy avoidance) 
  Attack the opponent with firearm skills. If you double it, hit power becomes +4. 
  ● Use items (success depends on the item) 
  Use the prepared item. 
  ● Secure item or weapon (automatic attack) 
  Put the prepared gun in a holster or put a knife in its pod. 
  ● Hold the Angel (skill / Angel's evasive power) 
  Action to grapple and hold down the target. The Angel can no longer move, but can still attack. 
  ● Expand AT field (automatic success) 
  Expand the AT field to erode and neutralize the Angel's AT field. 
  ● Repair (only when Synchro level is 4 or higher/automatic success) 
  Restores 5 points of Eva's HP. 
   
  
   
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  3... Worst condition. Synchro level is 0. 
  4……Condition is not good. Synchro Level 1. 
  5~12...Normal condition. Synchro Level 2. 
  13~15... Feeling uplifted Synchro level is 3. 
  16 or more... There is an abnormality in the deep mind. Synchro level is 4. 
   
  Status change 
  Conditions to roll on the state change table... 
  Remaining HP becomes 5 or less 
  Asuka is defeated (+2 to roll) 
  Shinji was defeated (+6 to roll) 
   
  Status change table 
  3 or less... faint. She becomes incapacitated and must be recovered. 
  4~5... Injured and painful. Synchro level is -1. 
  6~9...No change. 
  10~14... Concentration is improved. Synchro level +1. 
  15 or more... I can't hold back. Synchro level +3. 
   
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  ● Sortie (automatic success) 
  Sortie from any hex with an E mark. If you take this action, your turn will end. 
  ● Move one hex on the map (automatic success) 
  Move one hex on the map. 
  ● Prepare weapon or item (automatic success) 
  Make weapons and items you carry ready to use. 
  ● Attack the opponent (handheld weapon skill / target value: enemy avoidance) 
  Attack your opponent with hand-held weapon skills. Double power to double the damage. 
  ● Shoot a gun or other ranged weapon (ranged weapon skill /target value: enemy avoidance) 
  Attack the opponent with firearm skills. If you double it, hit power becomes +4. 
  ● Use items (success depends on the item) 
  Use the prepared item. 
  ● Secure item or weapon (automatic attack) 
  Put the prepared gun in a holster or put a knife in its pod. 
  ● Hold the Angel (skill / Angel's evasive power) 
  Action to grapple and hold down the target. The Angel can no longer move, but can still attack. 
  ● Expand AT field (automatic success) 
  Expand the AT field to erode and neutralize the Angel's AT field. 
  ● Repair (only when Synchro level is 4 or higher/automatic success) 
  Restores 5 points of Eva's HP. 
   
   
  
   
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  3... Worst condition. Synchro level is 0. 
  4~6……Condition is not good. Synchro Level 1. 
  7~9...Normal condition. Synchro Level 2. 
  10~13... Feeling uplifted Synchro level is 3. 
  14 or more... There is an abnormality in the deep mind. Synchro level is 4. 
   
  Status change 
  Conditions to roll on the state change table... 
  Remaining HP becomes 5 or less 
  Rei is defeated (+2 to roll) 
  Shinji is defeated (+4 to roll) 
   
  Status change table 
  2... faint. She becomes incapacitated and must be recovered. 
  3~4... Injured and painful. Synchro level is -1. 
  5~6...No change. 
  7~12... Concentration is improved. Synchro level +1. 
  13~14... Concentration is improved. Synchro level +2. 
  15 or more... I can't hold back. Synchro level +3. 
   
   
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  ● Sortie (automatic success) 
  Sortie from any hex with an E mark. If you take this action, your turn will end automatically. 
  ● Move one hex on the map (automatic success) 
  Move one hex on the map. 
  ● Prepare weapon or item (automatic success) 
  Make weapons and items you carry ready to use. 
  ● Attack the opponent (handheld weapon skill / target value: enemy avoidance) 
  Attack your opponent with hand-held weapon skills. Double power to double the damage. 
  ● Shoot a gun or other ranged weapon (ranged weapon skill /target value: enemy avoidance) 
  Attack the opponent with firearm skills. If you double it, hit power becomes +4. 
  ● Use items (success depends on the item) 
  Use the prepared item. 
  ● Secure item or weapon (automatic attack) 
  Put the prepared gun in a holster or put a knife in its pod. 
  ● Hold the Angel (skill / Angel's evasive power) 
  Action to grapple and hold down the target. The Angel can no longer move, but can still attack. 
  ● Expand AT field (automatic success) 
  Expand the AT field to erode and neutralize the Angel's AT field. 
  ● Repair (only when Synchro level is 4 or higher/automatic success) 
  Restores 5 points of Eva's HP.
  
   
   
   
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  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  MAGIUS Start Book 
  Fujimi Shobo 
  Do you want to experience a heart-pounding adventure like a hero in a 
  fantasy novel or what it would be like to be a character in an anime or 
  comic book? Have you ever thought about that? ``MAGIUS'' can fulfill 
  your desires. Infinite possibilities expand from one basic set of rules... 
  Now, a new world of RPG adventure begins! 
   
  MAGIUS 
  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Goryutei RPG Goryutei's Great Uproar! 
  Tominaga Tamiki / Adventure Planning Guide 
  Tonight, "Goryutei" is a big fuss. Adventurers drink every night, and 
  blossom in an adventure story. Well, why don't you join them? "Fantasy 
  RPG quiz" is now available as a MAGIUS supplement! 
  To play "Goryutei RPG", the "MAGIUS Start Book" is required. 
   
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  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Monster Maker Academy RPG 
  School festival edition 
  Tomoyuki Fujinami / Ginichiro Suzuki 
  Bring familiar characters from the novels and comics to life from the 
  school! At the school festival, each group makes a fuss about 
  preparations, until a rare event occurs. Solve the mysterious case! This 
  is a game that can be played without a game master. Because of its 
  game style, you can play it as soon as you collect some friends. 
  To play "Monster Maker Academy RPG", the "MAGIUS Start Book" is 
  required. 
  
   
   
   
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  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Slayers RPG with Naga-sama♥ 
  Kamisaka-Original, Mitsuhiro Nakauki / ORG 
  "Slayers" is now available as a table talk RPG! The original Nori and Gag 
  have been beautifully recreated! The person who plays the role of the 
  game is Naga, the White Snake. An upbeat and comical, fantasy-RPG 
  controlled directly by you. Come on, Naga, let's go on an adventure trip! 
  To play "Slayers RPG", the "MAGIUS Start Book" is required. 
   
  MAGIUS 
  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Tenchi Muyo! RPG: Battle for Heaven and Earth 
  Orange Jelly/Deep Sea Workshop 
  The familiar "Tenchi Muyo! Kaiki Ogre" from the OVA is now available as 
  an RPG. A battle royal of love between five gifted beauties unfolds 
  across the world. Clear all obstacles, defeat your rivals and win his heart 
  by any means necessary! 
  To play "Tenchi Muyo! RPG", the "MAGIUS Start Book" is required. 
   
  MAGIUS 
  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Rocket Girl RPG 
  Husuke Nojiri 
  You are on the space station of the Solomon Space Association in orbit 
  at an altitude of 400 km. Suddenly the inertia stabilizers fail, your 
  remaining fuel is 24 points. You have 20 minutes to reach the secondary 
  rendezvous point. Can you succeed?  Rocket Girl is now on sale as an 
  RPG. You can experience manned space flight according to the rules of 
  MAGIUS. "MAGIUS Start Book" is required to play "Rocket Girl RPG" 
   
  
   
   
   
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  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Horai Gakuen RPG: Horai 83rd branch office 
  Shoji Kato/Amusement 
  From missing juvenile delinquents to secret associations of evil, 
  criminals play in the darkness of Horai Gakuen! Someone has to fight 
  them. You must bring order and peace to the academy... Yes, that is the 
  mission of the Public Security Commission! The first school in Japan, and 
  the world's first, to be staged in the huge high school "Haorai Gakuen" 
  with 100,000 students. A Police Action RPG! 
  "MAGIUS Start Book" is required to play "Horai Gakuen RPG". 
   
  MAGIUS 
  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Slayers RPG: Operation Big Heist 
  Kamisaka-Original, Mitsuhiro Nakafuka/ORG 
  The four Linas challenge the dark underground labyrinth during the day. 
  Their aim is a gold and silver treasure guarded by a monster! Playing 
  cards decide the many events that you will encounter in the dungeon. 
  There are tens of thousands of possible combinations, so you can play in 
  a different labyrinth each time without preparing a scenario. 
  Now, for the sake of treasure and glory, challenge this whimsical 
  dungeon! 
  To play "Slayers RPG", the "MAGIUS Start Book" is required. 
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
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  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Silent Mobius RPG 
  Asamiya Kia Original, Atsushi Yamakita/F.E.A.R. 
  A D 2026 Tokyo. This is the story of a battle between six women chasing 
  demons in a city where it rains acid. While fighting for their own 
  destiny, they fight the demons. "Silent Mobius" finally appears as a 
  MAGIUS RPG book! The rules faithfully reproduce the atmosphere of 
  the original story. Ease of play is guaranteed because it is MAGIUS. Can 
  you resist your fate! The "MAGIUS Start Book" is required to play. 
   
  MAGIUS 
  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Saber Marionette J-RPG: My only Alicia 
  Supervision by Satoru Akahori, Studio PACCHI 
  Akaho Satoru's popular novel has become a TRPG! You become a 
  Marionette remodeling enthusiast and get involved in the conflict 
  between Japones and Germania. Oops, wait. You're not fighting! The 
  three marionettes are in your place are. They will get stronger based on 
  your remodeling. What kind of girl will you create? 
  A "MAGIUS Start Book" is required to play "Saber Marionette J-RPG". 
   
  MAGIUS 
  Fujimi Dragon Book 
  Needless Chaos! Heaven and Earth! Tenchi Muyo! RPG 
  Mukuro / Laboratory 
  The TV series “Tenchi Muyo!” is now available as an RPG! Enjoy the 
  slapstick comedy as heaven and earth collide. There is also a solo 
  scenario that you can play alone, so anyone can play immediately. 
  Become a member of Tenchi Muyo World! 
  To play "Tenchi Muyo! RPG", the "MAGIUS Start Book" is required. 
  
   
   
   
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  Starship Girl! Space Battleship Yamamoto Yoko RPG 
  Get Ready, GO! 
  Shoji Taku original 
  Yura Kubota/F.E.A.R. 
  The strongest female fleet in the galaxy finally declares war on MAGIUS! 
  Enjoy the gorgeous space war that the fires laser beams and dimension 
  conversion torpedoes. Knock down your swarming enemies and 
  complete this tough mission. Join the shooting in an RPG for all ages! 
  To play "Starship Girl Space Battleship Yamamoto Yoko RPG", the 
  "MAGIUS Start Book" is required. 
   
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  Fantasy file 
  TOKYO EYE-SHOT 
  Shadow Run city file 
  Akira Egawa Group SNE 
  "TOKYO" in the year 2050, when science and magic exist in chaos. The 
  scoop reporter "Domino" shines a light on the shadow runners lurking in 
  the dark corners of the big city! At the end of the book, there is a 
  "Tokyo Data Map" that summarizes the main areas that cannot be 
  discussed in this volume. A definitive novel and guidebook that 
  introduces information on the hybrid SF & fantasy RPG ``Shadow Run'' 
  in an easy-to-understand manner! 
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
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SOURCE: textdata/thevault/Evangelion/EVA Magius RPG Book 1 English.pdf