: The episode reveals that the Magi supercomputers are organic computers based on the personality of Ritsuko’s mother, Naoko Akagi . Each of the three units represents a different facet of her: Melchior : Naoko as a scientist. Balthasar : Naoko as a mother. Casper : Naoko as a woman.
: The writing "Ikari, you jerk!" found inside Casper hints at the hidden personal conflicts between Gendo Ikari and the Akagi family that culminate later in the series. Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode 13
: While the pilots (Shinji, Asuka, and Rei) undergo a synchronization test in deep-level simulation bodies, a microscopic Angel named Ireul infiltrates NERV HQ. : The episode reveals that the Magi supercomputers