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Sandalphon is not all that dissimilar to Gaghiel, though is capable of surviving extremely hot temperatures, what with the Angel's natural habitat being within an active volcano, as opposed to Gaghiel. Sandalphon is also a lot smaller in comparison, however, this is most likely due to the fact that Sandalphon is discovered by NERV during its infancy and so isn't fully developed at the time of the Angel's discovery. Sandalphon relies on its speed and agility to rapidly engage the enemy in close combat, much like Gaghiel, as the Angel possesses no means of which to engage opponents at long range. Sandalphon's only means of attack comes from its razor sharp teeth set into the Angel's powerful jaw, though this is more than enough to inflict extensive damage on any of the Angel's opponents. Sandalphon also possesses an AT field like all the other Angels, though its effectiveness is unknown. |
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Named after an angel that was famous for being one of the tallest angels in the heavens, and is a master of heavenly song. Also known as the "angel of tears". Sandalphon was also said to be central to the process of sexual differentiation in a human embryo. In Evangelion, episode 10, Sandalphon is located in a volcano by NERV scientists, while it is still in embryo form. Asuka volunteers to go down into the molten lava in Unit-02 to capture the embryo. But it evolves quickly and a fight ensues in the heart of the volcano. Asuka defeats the angel, but her cooling systems are cut and she is unable to climb out of the volcano. She prepares herself for her death, but is rescued when Shinji, in Unit-01 dives into the volcano and pulls Unit-02 out |
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