History Fanfic / TheShinjiIkariRaisingProject

* ParentalFavoritism: It's acknowledged In-Universe that Shinji is Misato's favorite child, and she often relies on him for emotional support or help managing the other Children.
* PlotArmor: Shinji, as per WordOfGod. Every other pilot and several main characters are expendable without an instant GameOver, but Shinji cannot reach his ultimate fate until the end of the game.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Asuka grows into one as she spends time around the other children, eventually shedding the Jerkass aspect entirely. Her temper is still as [[FieryRedhead fiery]] as ever, though.

** The Kushiel encounter, remembered by players as perhaps the single most damaging Angel battle yet, deserves special mention. The Angel's [[MindRape unique abilities]] allowed it to manifest as tailor-made nightmares plucked from the minds of each observer, an effect so devastating that ''Gendo Ikari'' was left closing his eyes to avoid looking at it. The Angel's presence was so severe that Ritsuko briefly became suicidal, one of the bridge staff was described as hiding under a table, Misato herself was left shaken, and all of the Children's psychological states were left badly damaged. Worse, the Children had collectively voted to cease mandatory therapy [[DramaticIrony the very day before]].

HumanityIsInfectious: Kaworu's time along humans leads him to discover he [[HeroicSacrifice would rather die]] than propagate the Angelic race at the expense of humanity's extinction - and more importantly, the expense of his friends. He attempts to [[InvokedTrope invoke]] this by embracing different philosophical cultures and experimenting with relationships, food, and even clothing. In doing so, he hopes that it will sufficiently anchor him enough to resist the call of his Angelic destiny when it arrives.

HumanityIsInfectious: Kaworu's time along humans leads him to discover he [[HeroicSacrifice would rather die]] than propagate the Angelic race at the expense of humanity's extinction - and more importantly, the expense of his friends. He attempts to [[InvokedTrope invoke] this by embracing different philosophical cultures and experimenting with relationships, food, and even clothing. In doing so, he hopes that it will sufficiently anchor him enough to resist the call of his Angelic destiny when it arrives.

* MoodSwinger: Because of her conflicted self-image and difficulties with understanding her own feelings, Asuka is this throughout her introductory arc and for some time beyond. Becomes a DownplayedTrope once she comes to terms with several of her issues and learns [[AwfulTruththe truth behind her mother's suicide]], although she still remains rather mercurial.

* GodzillaThreshold: The battle with Orifiel and Qaphsiel pushes the pilots to the limits of their ability and beyond. Orifiel is a NighInvulnerable MightyGlacier, while Qaphsiel is a gravity-manipulating LightningBruiser. The former is ultimately defeated by shoving an N2 Mine directly inside its near-impenetrable shell, while the latter is defeated by a combination of all the Evangelions, the T-RIDEN-T, Jet Alone Prime, Rei [[spoiler: using her enhanced A.T. Field abilities to their full extent]] [[spoiler: Mari in Beast Mode]], and Kaworu [[spoiler: hijacking a test-bed prototype Evangelion body]] to secure victory.

* KickTheDog: As SEELE gets wind of Misato's efforts to meddle in their affairs, they whisk Kaworu away for a time and place a bomb collar on him [[IWillPunishYourFriendsForYourFailure as a threat]]. Eventually, Misato is able to get Ritsuko to disarm it.
** Gendo coldly attempts to throw Misato off balance by pressing the sore spot of her father during their GoKartingWithBowser scene at the inn. He also shows no reaction to her argument that his plan will sacrifice innocents as well as his surrogate daughter Rei in the process, although it could be he considers it [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeansa necessary sacrifice]].

* KnightOfCerberus: While the characters themselves are stalwart allies to Misato and company, the arrival of Mari and Kaworu marks a shift in tone for the quest. The conspiracy thriller elements become more pronounced, tensions within NERV and the group rise to greater levels, and of course the Angels become much stronger as time goes on.

* DangerousForbiddenTechnique: Mari using [[spoiler: Beast Mode]], which grants her Evangelion tremendous physical power as well as improved A.T. Field penetration at the price of mental erosion. The consequences of her using it during the battle with Orifiel and Qaphsiel leave her in physical therapy having to relearn how to move and eat like a human being.

** Asuka, as well, although it slowly loses its shine with her as she grows disillusioned with NERV and the EVAs.

* ClingyJealousGirl: Rei, to the point of active suspicion and dislike of new girls entering the dynamic between the children. That said, this usually dissipates once she has confirmed their lack of interest in Shinji and/or gotten to know them.

* MythologyGag: Asuka and Mari become VitrolicBestBuds, mirroring their counterparts from You Can (Not) Redo.

* VitrolicBestBuds: Asuka and Rei become this, with Rei stating that while she often butts heads with Asuka and expects this to continue for the rest of their lives, she wouldn't want Asuka not to be alongside her. Asuka reciprocates.

** The Kushiel encounter, remembered by players as perhaps the single most damaging Angel battle yet, deserves special mention. The Angel's [[MindRape unique abilities]] allowed it to manifest as tailor-made nightmares plucked from the minds of each observer, an effect so devastating that ''Gendo Ikari'' was left closing his eyes to avoid looking at it. The Angel's presence was so severe that Ritsuko briefly became suicidal, one of the bridge staff was described as hiding under a table, Misato herself was left shaken, and all of the Children's psychological states were left badly damaged. Worse, the Children had collectively voted to cease mandatory therapy [[DramaticIrony the very day before]].

--> Following the defeat of Kushiel, Rei's individual abilities as well as her piloting capabilities are vastly improved by [[spoiler: the development of her own S2 Organ.]] Her A.T. Field manipulation abilities turn her into an outright StoneWall, not to mention her ability to, as Shinji puts it, [[spoiler: telekinetically rip threats to bloody pieces.]]

* AttackAttackAttack: A favored strategy of Misato in the early game, although she relented after using this tactic against Rampel led to Rei being badly injured and Shinji proceeded to [[WhatTheHellHero read her the riot act]]. Since then, the players have been more cautious about risking the pilots' lives to secure victory.

* DriventoSuicide: Kushiel's visions have such a traumatic impact on [[spoiler: Rei]] that she immediately intends to sacrifice herself to save her friends. Players [[InterruptedSuicide leapt]] on her before this could happen, although she remained in a deep depression for some time.
* EpicFail: Shinji's attempt to DynamicEntry kick [[Technopath Nathaniel]] is countered hard when the Angel sends a launch-platform racing up to meet him and the resulting collision of velocities results in Shinji being thrown somewhere outside of Tokyo-3 for the duration of the fight.

* AttackAttackAttack: A favored strategy of Misato in the early game, although she relented after this tactic led to Rei being badly injured and Shinji proceeded to [[WhatTheHellHero read her the riot act]]. Since then, the players have been more cautious about risking the pilots' lives to secure victory.
* BelievingTheirOwnLies: Gendo has convinced himself that his plan for Third Impact is a [[NeccesarilyEvil justifiable alternative]] to SEELE's, and that it is as much for the good of the world as it is for himself. Naturally, Misato is skeptical of these claims.

* {{Determinator}}: Shinji's greatest strength and potentially his TragicFlaw. Misato fears that he would submit to Third Impact if it meant protecting his loved ones, and Mana notes he is possessed of a quiet but intense determination. LikeFatherLikeSon.

* ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend: Rei, even pre-RelationshipUpgrade. Her first meeting with Asuka ends with Misato returning to find the two girls in a brawl, instigated by Asuka slapping Shinji for [[AccidentalPervert looking up her skirt]] when wind blew her dress up. Asuka soon followed suit, resulting in them taking some time to acclimate to fellow ActionGirls Mari and Mana.

* BelievingTheirOwnLies: Gendo has convinced himself that his plan for Third Impact is a justifiable alternative to SEELE's, and that it is as much for the good of the world as it is for himself. Naturally, Misato is skeptical of these claims.

* AcePilot: Asuka, naturally. Later on she is joined by[[TheBerserker Mari]], and the two are subsequently considered the go-to pair for offensive or risky maneuvers.
* AttackAttackAttack: A favored strategy of Misato in the early game, although she relented after this tactic led to Rei being badly injured and Shinji [[WhatTheHellHero read her the riot act]]. Since then, the players have been more cautious about risking the pilots' lives to secure victory.

* MoralityChain: [[ApocalypseMaiden Shinji and Rei]], for one another, and in general the entire pilot family is this for each other. Gendo[[NotSoDifferent implies]] that the only thing preventing Misato from [[FaceHeelTurn becoming like him]] is that she hasn't lost the ones she cares for - yet.
* MyBelovedSmother: Misato often prioritizes the immediate comfort and happiness of the pilots over anything else, and much time is spent with her worrying that she may not be doing enough for them. Ritsuko compares Misato to an addicted rat pressing the "make the pilots happy" button at every opportunity, while Shinji more politely suggests that perhaps the Children should be allowed to take care of themselves more.

* TookALevelInBadass: Rigorous synchronization training, teamwork exercises, and physical conditioning elevate all the pilots magnitudes beyond their original capabilities. Special mention goes to Shinji, who goes from being hardly able to walk properly in his Unit to a ferocious and relentless fighter to rival [[TheAce Asuka]].

Player take control of one Misato Katsuragi and vote on her actions and reactions to the events of the Quest to progress, often [[WeAreStrugglingTogether struggling against themselves]] as much as the sinister forces attempting to manipulate events for their own ends. Behind the shipping wars, moral dilemmas, and dice rolls is the sometimes surprising, often heartwarming story of an [[{{Determinator}} absurdly dedicated]] surrogate mother and the odd family that comes together around her.

* MoralityChain: [[ApocalypseMaiden Shinji and Rei]], for one another, and in general the entire pilot family is this for each other. Gendo implies that the only thing preventing Misato from [[FaceHeelTurn becoming like him]] is that she hasn't lost the ones she cares for - yet.

* AbusiveParents: PlayedWith. While many of the pilots' parents are at the center of lingering emotional trauma, very rarely was this the result of direct malicious action. Players were [[DidntSeeThatComing completely taken aback]] by Gendo's seemingly sincere attempts to connect with his son, as well as his support of Shinji and Rei's relationship. Whether these actions were purely sentimental, manipulative, or some combination of both have yet to be determined.
* MamaBear: It's practically Misato's job description, and she lives up to it. Players often contemplate murderous action when one of the pilots is in distress or harmed, and Rei had to extract a promise from her to not physically harm or kill [[BigBad Gendo Ikari]] shortly after her true heritage was revealed.

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''[[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/shinji-ikari-raising-project.5863/ The Shinji Ikari Raising Project]],'' is a roleplaying Quest originally created by author Septimus Magisto.

''[[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/shinji-ikari-raising-project.5863/ The Shinji Ikari Raising Project]],'' is a roleplaying Quest originally created by author SeptimusMagisto.