The colonel entered his study at the rear of the briefing room. He clicked on the monitor. A familiar voice filled the room.

"Ikari has attempted to block our takeover of the MAGI system. When will you be ready to participate?"

"The EVAs are in place as we speak. They will launch shortly."

"With the Lance of Longinus unavailable, completion using Lilith is not viable.
We must proceed with EVA-01, Lilith's lone copy."

"It is unlikely that the JSSDF will achieve our goals. The remaining EVA units must be successful if Instrumentality is to proceed."

"The time has finally come."

"May all souls find peace."