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While Eva 03 is being flown to Japan from the USA, the plane transporting it flies through an odd cloud which is actually another microscopic Angel, which infects Eva 03. During Toji’s first synch test, Eva 03 goes berserk and mutates into an Angel, Bardiel. Possessing both the power of an Angel and the form of an Evangelion, Eva 03 rapidly defeats both Eva 02 and Eva 00. With Toji trapped still alive inside of the Angel, Shinji refuses to use Eva 01 to attack it, forcing Gendo to activate Eva 01’s Dummy Plug autopilot system.