Strategic Defense Force Integrated Mechanic Soldier Type-4

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The humanoid shape of the N² Reactor-powered Akashima was designed to be this way to be able to traverse any kind of terrain and its arms to be able to hold weapons and fire in any direction. If it failed, with its humanoid arms, it could at least hold the enemy down in close combat. The main body offered more than mere structural support; it provided a frame for protective armor and could withstand unexpected impacts if necessary. In the wings of the cruiser mode, additional equipment can be added. Two pilots can fit inside it, being held by multiple harnesses, one driver and one gunner to fully control the machine.

It can also change the configuration by transforming from humanoid into cruiser mode. By being able to fly, it allows the JSSDF to act faster than ever in any location where it was needed and without any external support. Toji remarks that the Akashima can't fly high due to the ground effect and advises Shinji not to get too happy since, publicly, it was announced to be an anti-Angel mech designed to support the Evangelions, but he heard people say that it could be made to eliminate the Evangelions.

The Akashima was also a testing unit for the graviton floaters in Evangelion Unit-02 Type II Allegorica.