Neon Genesis Evangelion Lore and Mythology
Angels
The Angels are powerful beings that serve as the main antagonists in Neon Genesis Evangelion. They are believed to be the progeny of Adam, the first Angel. Each Angel has a unique form and abilities, and they seem to be driven by an instinctual urge to reunite with Adam and initiate Third Impact.
Evangelions
Evangelions, or Evas, are giant humanoid mecha piloted by selected teenagers. They were developed by NERV to combat the Angel threat. The Evas are biological entities cloned from Adam and encased in mechanical armor. They are powered by the mysterious S² Engines and are synchronized with their pilots' minds to be controlled.
Second Impact
The Second Impact was a cataclysmic event that occurred on September 13, 2000. It was caused by an experiment conducted on Adam in Antarctica, leading to the melting of the Antarctic ice caps, a shift in the Earth's axis, and a global catastrophe that wiped out half of the human population. The true cause of Second Impact is a closely guarded secret by NERV and SEELE.
Human Instrumentality Project
The Human Instrumentality Project is a mysterious plan pursued by SEELE, a powerful organization pulling the strings behind NERV. Its ultimate goal is to force the evolution of humanity into a single, perfect being, free from the pain and loneliness of individual existence. This is to be achieved through a controlled Third Impact using the Evas and the power of the Angels.