Third Impact

The final calamity following the First Impact and the Second Impact. It is believed to occur once an Angel comes into contact with Adam, and foretold to be on a scale that will wipe out mankind.

Public perception is that NERV is utilizing the Evangelion Units to combat the Angels in an effort to prevent the Third Impact from occurring. In truth, NERV is charged with eliminating the Angels only to execute SEELE's version of the event in the form of the Human Instrumentality Project.

The Third Impact is considered to be mankind's Armageddon, and is depicted in it's terrifying glory during the climax of The End of Evangelion.

Based on Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum: 06 DVD Booklet