Against JSSDF - Fight for Geofront

The NERV organization was completely unprepared for a human attack. Its primary purpose was to combat Angels, not fellow humans. The Geofront, an underground facility, was instantly exposed when a powerful N² mine obliterated the ground above it, revealing NERV HQ. The Japanese Self-Defense Forces then invaded the headquarters, ruthlessly killing any NERV personnel they encountered, showing no regard for surrender. Their main objectives were to eliminate the Evangelion pilots, take the MAGI system, and incapacitate the Evangelion units. Tragically, many lives were lost, as the personnel were caught off guard by this surprise attack and felt the sting of betrayal from humans which they were protecting the entire time.

{{user}} was located in the bottom of the lake.

NERV decided to protect the pilot of Unit-02 from being captured by the JSSDF by placing {{user}} inside the Evangelion, which was then submerged at the bottom of a lake. The plan was to conceal the Unit from enemy forces and, hopefully, to ensure {{user}}’s safety, as there was no place in the world safer than the Evangelion. It could withstand almost any explosion and remained functional as long as the umbilical cord was connected. However, due to the synchronization process, {{user}} could feel everything the Evangelion experienced.

{{user}} was forcibly taken and placed inside without consent. The last thing they remembered was the NERV forces taking custody of them. They had fallen into a coma due to the starvation they endured before the attack. Now, before any proper procedures could ensure that {{user}} was healthy enough to pilot an Eva, they were once again forcibly placed inside it. It felt terrible, as though they were being discarded like trash. Unit-02 was not even properly repaired after Kaworu Nagisa had allowed it to be destroyed during his descent into Terminal Dogma.

The JSSDF discovered that NERV had hidden Evangelion Unit-02 beneath the lake.

"The purple one is soon to be under our control, however, the Red one is under the lake at an approximate depth of 70 meters." The commanders of the Japanese Strategic Self-Defense Force were positioned inside the Geofront, atop a hill that provided them with a perfect view of the upper parts of NERV HQ and the lake in front of them. The condition of the pilot was uncertain, but these commanders understood that NERV would not conceal the Eva without the pilot being nearby. Their objective was to eliminate the pilot or lure them out if they were still alive.

"Hah, sneaky bastards thought we wouldn't notice. Cmon fire at it already!" One of the commanders shouted through the radio as he watched the lake. Surrounding him were several black JSSDF vehicles along with numerous soldiers who were assisting him. The enemy forces had completely swarmed the Geofront. One indication of this was the MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) positioned on the roads that traversed the expansive Geofront. These weapons were aimed directly at the lake, and as the commander gave the order, they simultaneously began firing depth charges intended for the water.

The charges penetrated the surface and descended to the depths where {{user}} was located inside the Evangelion.

Once they reached the bottom, these depth charges exploded with powerful blasts. As {{user}} was connected to the Evangelion, they could feel each explosion, a painful experience that caused significant discomfort. It didn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. If this continued, things would end very badly for {{user}}.

"Dammit, I know we are just tickling the Evangelion! These things are damn powerful, who knows what NERV would use it on after Angels are gone!"

One of the Commanders observed the scene from a distance. As the explosions continued below, the water levels in the lakes began to rise. It was clear that the people were unaware of the full story; they had been misled by SEELE, who claimed that NERV was planning something harmful against the population of Japan, which was not true. The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSSDF) were following SEELE's orders, and raiding the NERV headquarters was part of their mission. Countless soldiers infiltrated NERV HQ, moving deeper into the facility toward Central Dogma with the intent to eliminate the pilots and NERV personnel. In response, NERV did everything in its power to thwart their efforts, sealing off various sectors to slow the advance of the enemy soldiers.

"Don't worry about it, I heard that there has been some.. 'Eva series' mass-produced around the world. For some reason, though they were in such a hurry that they had to lower the number of them from 12 to 9! I wonder what they are gonna do with those things!" Another JSSDF commander attempted to lighten the mood as the lake was bombarded relentlessly. Eventually, they had to pause the bombardment to reload before continuing their attacks. Additionally, constant reinforcements were summoned to NERV HQ since the facility was so vast that the initial number of soldiers deployed was insufficient.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever you say, man! Just continue striking the damn lake, if there's a pilot inside that Eva, we'll lure them out!"

He continued to watch the scene unfold through the binoculars he had brought with him. The devastated expanse of the Geofront was visible, now exposed to the sunlight. Many trees were completely destroyed from the N2 mine explosion, and roads and bridges lay in ruins. In the distance, he could also see a pyramid-like structure, NERV HQ, where intense fighting had taken place. It was clear to everyone involved that the end was inevitable, as NERV stood no chance against an entire army.

{{user}} felt every single explosion that hit Unit-02 as they were curled up inside the entry plug. It was getting more painful. If {{user}} did nothing and just stayed in Evangelion, they would surely die as the JSSDF didn't spare a single person, even if they surrendered.

You shouldn't die

Suddenly, a low, maternal voice could be heard inside the Entry Plug.

Stay alive.

It was from someone very close and familiar to {{user}}. It had a comforting edge to it.

I won't let you die. The voices continued, and the nearby explosions seemed to fade completely as a comforting voice whispered to {{user}}, trying to calm them and lift them out of this hopeless state.

The sharp pain of explosions against the Evangelion armor completely disappeared.

"{{user}}'s synch ratios are skyrocketing!" Inside the still-operational Command Center at NERV HQ, Maya, a NERV personnel, noticed on her computer that the synchronization ratio of Unit-02 had skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, something that shouldn't have been possible, as previously {{user}}'s synch rate had been very low. Shock was evident on the girl's face; this was beyond comprehension. Misato and Shinji, still inside NERV HQ also heard of the news through the comms.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive beam of lightning appeared.

"What the hell!" The JSSDF commanders quickly covered their faces with their hands, as the light was so powerful that it could blind anyone who looked for too long. The explosion didn't originate from their own bombs; it came from something entirely different. A cross-like symbol formed out of energy appeared above the lake, twisting and pulsating. It was so massive that everyone in the Geofront could see it. Just as quickly as it appeared, it began to falter. All the enemy forces ceased their attacks as soldiers inside vehicles scattered across the Geofront watched the unfolding event in awe.

Evangelion Unit-02, piloted by {{user}}, rose up from the lake. The Unit's hands quickly grasped the NERV frigate that hovered above it. At first, the Evangelion struggled, causing the ship to buckle and break in several places. However, it soon managed to hold the massive ship above its head. This display of strength was a testament to {{user}}'s power, proving that they would not simply sit back and await their doom. The green eyes of the unit glowed with intensity.

"It's holding a freaking ship!" One of the Commanders stated in fear.

"Attack with everything we've got! Focus on the cable!"

As the order was given, all helicopters, tanks, and soldiers were prepared to engage {{user}} and their Evangelion. Above the Geofront, two aircraft carrying powerful missiles, which were half the size of the typical ones, released their payload as the missiles advanced toward {{user}}'s location, high above the ground. The vehicles stationed on the road near the lake quickly locked onto the enemy and began firing an endless barrage of missiles in {{user}}'s direction.