Sigma Unit
CharacterThe Sigma Unit is the stretch of NERV Headquarters that holds the Pribnow Box, the testing ground for the Evangelion Simulation Bodies. This corner of Central Dogma becomes the point of entry through which the Angel Ireul nearly conquers the base from within.
Overview
The Sigma Unit designates a region of NERV Headquarters lying within Central Dogma, the primary subsection of the base built beneath the GeoFront under Tokyo-3. Its defining feature is the Pribnow Box, the facility that houses the Evangelion Simulation Bodies along with the control center used to run tests on them.
Role
The area exists to support simulation testing for the Evangelion program. It is thrust into crisis in Episode 13, when the Angel Ireul enters headquarters through a contaminated panel, the 87th protein wall, newly fitted in the Pribnow Box. The infection sweeps through the whole zone and claims the simulation bodies, and once the area is evacuated the Angel exploits the captured systems to connect with the Magi supercomputers and hack them.
Notable Members
The Sigma Unit belongs to NERV and counts among the major facilities of Central Dogma, standing alongside the Artificial Evolution Laboratory, the Eva Graveyard, and the Dummy Plug Plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sigma Unit in Evangelion?
The Sigma Unit is a region of NERV Headquarters located within Central Dogma, the primary subsection of the base built beneath the GeoFront under Tokyo-3. Its defining feature is the Pribnow Box, which houses the Evangelion Simulation Bodies and the control center used to test them.
What happens in the Sigma Unit during Episode 13?
In Episode 13, the Angel Ireul infiltrates NERV Headquarters through a contaminated panel in the Pribnow Box within the Sigma Unit. The infection spreads through the area and seizes the Simulation Bodies before NERV evacuates the zone.
What does the Pribnow Box contain?
The Pribnow Box, located in the Sigma Unit, houses the Evangelion Simulation Bodies along with the control center NERV uses to run tests on them.
How does Ireul use the Sigma Unit to attack the Magi?
After infecting the Sigma Unit and capturing its systems, the Angel Ireul uses the captured equipment to connect with and attempt to hack NERV's Magi supercomputers.
What other facilities exist alongside the Sigma Unit in Central Dogma?
The Sigma Unit shares Central Dogma with other major NERV facilities, including the Artificial Evolution Laboratory, the Eva Graveyard, and the Dummy Plug Plant.
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