Wheeljack
CharacterWheeljack is a visiting Autobot from the Transformers franchise who lands in the Evangelion universe through the crossover novel Transformers Mode "EVA". Arriving in an Angel-besieged Tokyo-3, he witnesses Starscream's ghost create the monstrous Angel-Scream and joins the alliance between the Autobots and NERV.
Appearance
As an Autobot, Wheeljack is a transforming robotic lifeform whose age runs to millions of years. The crossover's group illustration places him at the bottom left among his fellow Autobots, carrying his classic look from the Transformers series into the Evangelion setting.
Personality
The novel gives Wheeljack limited individual focus, but his role paints him as a communicator and a technical mind. He serves as the Autobots' radio contact during the climactic battle, and once the alliance with NERV forms, his first instinct is to strike up conversation with the organization's scientists.
History
Wheeljack reaches Earth alongside the other Autobots and finds Tokyo-3 under threat from the Angels. He is present when the ghost of Starscream possesses one of the creatures, birthing the giant hybrid Angel-Scream. As Optimus Prime, empowered by an Evangelion, battles the monster, Misato Katsuragi radios Wheeljack with a grim update: NERV has no Evangelions left, and everything rides on Prime beating the Angel-Decepticon. After the victory, the Autobots formally join forces with NERV, and Wheeljack settles in to talk shop with their science staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Wheeljack come from in the Evangelion crossover?
Wheeljack is a visiting Autobot from the Transformers franchise who arrives in the Evangelion universe through the crossover novel Transformers Mode "EVA", landing in an Angel-besieged Tokyo-3.
What does Wheeljack do during the battle with Angel-Scream?
During the climactic battle with the hybrid Angel-Scream, Wheeljack serves as the Autobots' radio contact, relaying communications including an update from Misato Katsuragi that NERV has no Evangelions left.
What happens to Wheeljack after the Autobots ally with NERV?
Once the Autobots formally join forces with NERV following the defeat of Angel-Scream, Wheeljack settles in to talk shop with NERV's science staff.
What role does Wheeljack play among the Autobots in Evangelion?
The crossover novel paints Wheeljack as a communicator and technical mind among the Autobots, serving as their radio contact during the fight against Angel-Scream.
Who leads the Autobots when Wheeljack appears in Evangelion?
Optimus Prime leads the Autobots in Transformers Mode "EVA", battling the Angel-Decepticon hybrid Angel-Scream while empowered by an Evangelion.
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