I participated in the development of EVA

“It feels about the same.”

Through Rei Ayanami's feelings combined with the dream system simulation, people have a clearer data about the AT force field of Unit-00.

"According to calculations, to break the AT force field of Unit-26.75 in its current state, 37.65 tons of TNT are needed for zero-point blasting, and tons are needed for full-strength defense. This is only a theoretical value, and the actual value is inestimable. There is an unquantifiable variable called the mind."

Ritsuko Akagi's words made everyone gasp.

This is the zero-point explosion. If there is a slight deviation, and taking the variable of the mind into consideration, it will be at least 40 tons, or even more than 50 tons of TNT.

Of course, this is just a theoretical value, and it is not actually calculated this way.

"Calculate the damage that a 500,000-ton TNT explosion would cause to Unit 00."

Following Ikari Fumihiko's orders, Ritsuko Akagi simulated a situation where a nuclear bomb with a TNT equivalent of 500,000 tons directly hit Unit 00.

At the moment of the explosion, the restraining armor on the No. 0 fuselage was dissolved, and part of the flesh and blood also showed a dissolved state.

Although Unit 00 had been severely damaged, it had not been truly destroyed.

but……

"Continue to increase the equivalent, the nuclear bomb can directly destroy EVAs with a synchronization rate of more than 90%."

This result made everyone feel relieved.

As long as the nuclear bomb is useful, it's fine.

At least humans have the means to perish together with their enemies.

But soon everyone's brows began to frown, because the enemy would not stand still and withstand the nuclear bomb like Unit 0 in the simulation program.

"I remember that the Minister mentioned in the 'AT force field form' that in theory, spirit particles can throw other substances inside the force field out like spears? The enemy can intercept nuclear bombs in this way, right?"

“This theory has not yet been verified.”

"Except for the anti-AT force field and the ejected matter, other morphological changes have been demonstrated."

"..."

Everyone's eyes turned to Ikari Fumihiko.

Ikari Fumihiko shook his head.

In theory, a nuclear bomb can destroy EVA, but it is of little use against some apostles with special abilities, not to mention that most apostles have long-range attack capabilities that can intercept nuclear bombs.

"There's no point in discussing this. Even if we can't intercept it remotely, nuclear bombs can only be used to destroy both parties."

Everyone understood the meaning of this sentence.

The number of enemies is unknown, and how many enemies can humans destroy using nuclear bombs at any cost?

As long as the number of enemies is slightly larger, the best result will be...

Die with the enemy.

After all, nuclear bombs cannot be used as conventional weapons on Earth.

After a moment's silence, a scholar suddenly spoke with excitement.

"Oh, right! We also have metal hydrogen explosives. With the same equivalent, it is a clean nuclear bomb with a smaller power. This can be used as a conventional weapon on the battlefield."

How could Fumihiko Ikari forget the N2 series of weapons made of metal hydrogen explosives that shone so brilliantly in the original work.

He always felt that when he read the original novel.

If the equivalent is large enough, the N2 mine can directly kill the third apostle, the Water Angel, but the cost of doing so is also very high. The greater the power of the N2, the wider the range of the explosion, and the more serious the chain reaction caused.

Before he could speak, a scholar shook his head and spoke.

"When using metal hydrogen explosives, there is indeed no need to worry about subsequent pollution issues. The power is also sufficient, but the limitations are too great. Have you ever considered how much damage such a large amount of metal hydrogen explosives would cause once it explodes?"

"It would be fine if the enemy appeared in an open area, but once they get closer to the city..."

“It’s too limiting.”

"Like nuclear bombs, they cannot be used as conventional weapons and can only be used under certain conditions."

"And the data we have now is only the data obtained when Unit-96 has a % synchronization rate. Unit- can also be overclocked, so this data cannot be directly applied to the enemy."

"Yeah, if it's overestimated, it's fine, but if it's underestimated..."

Fumihiko Ikari did not participate in the discussion until the discussion stopped, then he gave an order to Ritsuko Akagi.

"Organize the data and report it to the higher-ups."

"The reports they discussed?"

"Report it together."

After reporting the situation, everyone's attention returned to Ayanami Rei.

While everyone was discussing the AT force field data, Rei Ayanami had been controlling Unit 0 and standing in the hangar, waiting for follow-up instructions.

"For this mock battle, let's start with difficulty one."

"Ah."

Ritsuko Akagi adjusted the data.

A black-painted EVA appeared at the end of Unit 0's sight.

The lower the difficulty, the greater the difference in synchronization rates between the two, the lower the pain feedback, and the less equipment on the body. On the contrary, the higher the difficulty, the closer the synchronization rates, the higher the pain feedback, and the more complete the equipment.

"Li, prepare for battle."

"Unit-0 received."

5、4、3、2、1、0——

Fumihiko Ikari pressed the start button and activated the black EVA simulation program.

18:15:11

485. The snow outside is higher than the ankles. . . .

Rei Ayanami's movements were smooth, and she shot as soon as she raised her penis.

Black EVA reacted quickly and deployed a force field to block it. Under difficulty level one, the synchronization rate was only 60, and the force field strength was not enough to block the shooting from the positron rifle. Fortunately, Black EVA reacted quickly enough and used the surrounding buildings to hide its body, thus avoiding the fate of being killed by a burst of bullets from Unit 0 at the beginning. However, even so, its left shoulder was still pierced, causing its left arm to lose the ability to move.

Black Eva ignored the injury on her left arm and dodged Rei Ayanami's strafing by running quickly while closing the distance between the two sides.

In difficulty level 1, the black eva does not carry any weapons or equipment and can only rely on physical melee combat.

however……

Before the black EVA could get close to Rei Ayanami, it was shot to death by the continuous bullets.

"Is this... solved?"

Everyone thought that Rei Ayanami, who had received professional training, would be able to complete Difficulty One easily, but they did not expect Rei Ayanami to be able to do it to this extent.

Seeing this situation, Fumihiko Ikari did not let Rei Ayanami challenge each challenge one by one.

"There's no point in going to the lower difficulty level. Just go to the highest difficulty level and reduce the pain to 30%."

This makes no sense to everyone.

Rei Ayanami has already demonstrated her abilities.

Ritsuko Akagi said nothing and just followed Fumihiko Ikari's instructions.

"Li, be prepared. The enemy you are about to face has equal strength and equipment to you. Don't take it lightly."

"Unit-0 received."

Rei Ayanami waited attentively for the enemy to appear.

This time, the black-painted EVA is not within the field of vision of Unit 0, but outside the visual range.

"Everything should be done according to actual combat."

He was not saying this to Rei Ayanami, but to the technical staff who were participating in this simulated battle.

"Yes."

In the simulated battle, technicians used satellites to search for the location of the black EVA.

However, human technology is currently limited.

"Found the target..."

"Target found."

When the technicians found the location of the black EVA, Rei Ayanami had already seen the black EVA.

Both sides pulled the trigger while performing the same tactical evasive maneuvers.

The positron rifle was not powerful enough for Unit-96 with a % synchronization rate. After realizing that long-range attacks were ineffective, both sides gave up on using the positron rifles and opted for close combat.

After getting close, the two sides started fighting intensely.

At this time, Ritsuko Akagi asked.

"In battles with a synchronization rate of more than 90%, the power of the positron rifle is a bit weak. Do you need to enhance or adjust the data?"

"No, this is professional data provided by the Equipment Department. This is the power of the positron rifle once it is successfully developed."

After a moment of silence, Ritsuko Akagi spoke again.

"Will the enemy be weaker than the AT field currently displayed by Unit-0?"

"I don't know. It may be strong or weak."

While the two were talking, the outcome of the battle came out.

perish together.

Everyone at the scene was surprised by this result.

Normally, the mirror EVA should be stronger. After all, the mirror EVA is controlled by the Three Sages system with terrifying computing power and super intelligence. Unless it explodes, human power cannot defeat the mirror EVA. However! Ayanami Rei did not explode, but relied on her fighting instinct and the awareness of death to eliminate the gap, and seized the opportunity to fight the mirror EVA to death.

Rei Ayanami exited the dream program with a pale face, breathing heavily.

Although the battle just now was short, she had already exhausted all her energy in just a short while.

When everyone was surprised that Rei Ayanami could die together with the mirror image EVA, Fumihiko Ikari rushed to the scene as soon as possible.

Seeing Rei Ayanami's haggard state, he felt distressed, but he could only bear it. In the future battles with the apostles, no one could replace Rei Ayanami, and Rei Ayanami would have to face it alone.

"Li, how is it?"

"It's okay, just a little tired."

He reached out and carried Rei Ayanami to the bed nearby, then handed her over to the medical team.

After testing, most of Rei Ayanami's physical indicators were normal, except that her blood sugar was slightly high. It was obvious that this was caused by Rei Ayanami drinking too much Coke before entering the simulation cabin.

After sitting on the hospital bed to recover for a while, Rei Ayanami continued her training.

Ikari Fumihiko finally softened his heart.

"No hurry, take a good rest and adjust your condition. We will debug the system first."

"Ah."

Return to the control room.

The combat simulation system not only provides a training platform for EVA pilots, but also can be used for other training. For example, how field personnel start the EVA in the event of a power outage, the recovery of weapons and equipment and EVA after the war, as well as battlefield cleaning and evacuation drills, all of which require training. The combat simulation system can be used for training.

Of course, in addition to training, most scientific research can also be carried out in it.

Just as Fumihiko Ikari was formulating a training plan, the phone in the control room rang.

Ritsuko Akagi answered the phone.

"It's a call from the Equipment Management Department. A team from the Weapons Department hopes to use the dream program to conduct some experiments."

Ikari Fumihiko was a little surprised.

We have just reported the progress here and some project teams have already started wanting to borrow the dream program.

"can."

The dreamland is large enough that adding an additional weapons research and development team will not have much impact.

He was right.