Although they were originally assumed to be giant humanoid robots, the Evas are actually cyborgs, integrating a mostly biological being with a substantial mechanical infrastructure, including a capsule called an " entry plug " in which the pilot sits and controls the Eva's actions, though the extent of this control can waver.

Although the Harmonites typically wore plain clothing, made with their own materials by their own tailors, they would wear their fine garments on Sundays and on other special occasions.

Although muscovite has a greater resistance to wear, it causes uneven ridges that may interfere with the operation of a motor or generator.

Although Pius V is often credited with the origin of the Pope's white garments — supposedly because after his election Pius continued to wear his white Dominican habit — this claim must be regarded as legendary on account of the great number of contemporary portraits of earlier popes wearing the same white cassock he supposedly inaugurated.

Although both units are part of the same Guard Corps, and wear the same uniform, the Artillery Unit has a totally different military cap badge, as a reminder of its historical origins.

Although some twenty-five orders and medals were authorized, generally only senior officers and warrant officers wear medal ribbons.

Although the league later relaxed the rule from Super Bowl XIII onwards, the Vikings would've likely worn their purple jerseys anyways, given that they've worn their purple jerseys at home for much of their history aside from a few games in the 1960s, when the NFL was encouraging ( but not requiring ) teams to wear white at home.

Although women were required to wear veils in many churches through at least the 19th century, the resurgence of the wedding veil as a symbol of the bride, and its use even when not required by the bride's religion, coincided with societal emphasis on women being modest and well-behaved.

Although exact design varies, boys mostly wear shirts and trousers with a tie, while girls wear a dress or a skirt when young and the traditional " shalwar Kamiz " after turning 12 or 13.

Although specialists recommend individuals who need to wear eyeglasses to have them custom-made according to their own needs, most of the patients prefer buying them at a pharmacy or department store.

Although a badge was worn in the 17th century, it was not until 1929 that King George V granted permission for all baronets ( other than those of Scotland ) to wear badges.

Although unaffected mentally, his sight had deteriorated, compelling him to wear spectacles instead of his monocle.

Although their uniforms ( olive green ) and insignia are different from those of the PLA, PAP guards wear military-style uniforms and insignia that often leads to them being mistaken for soldiers.

Although there are debates concerning the physics of both edge polishes and edge damage which draw on the science of tribology, modern microwear analysis usually depends on the comparisons of the edge wear of modern experimentally produced samples with archaeological and / or ethnographic tools.

Although the role called for Beckett ’ s seemingly ubiquitous bowler hat, Keaton had brought along some of his trademark flattened-down Stetsons and it was quickly agreed that he should wear one of those.

Although the authorities originally sentenced him to be incarcerated in a fortress where he would have been able to pursue some semblance of his professional activities, Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia found this sentence to be illegal since he was not sentenced to death and “ graciously ” commuted it to lifetime imprisonment in a reformatory where his head was shaved, and he had to wear prisoner's garb and spend his time spinning wool.

Although the use of this mask is strictly limited to boss battles only, it is possible to wear it anywhere using a glitch.

Although smoother than the GM Hydramatic, acceleration was sluggish and owners were often tempted to put it into Low Gear for faster starts which put extra wear on the transmission.

Although a cruiser would not likely face the largest-caliber guns of a battleship and many navies commonly used smaller weapons as they did not wear out as fast as larger ones did, cruisers still needed some form of protection to preclude being shot to pieces.

Although it seems a good choice, campers are advised not to wear too many pairs of socks as they might restrict blood flow to the feet, resulting in cold feet.

Although the Chief of Staff of the Army is a four-star general and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is a four-star general or admiral, their aides-de-camp wear devices specific to those offices, vice the normal four-star aide device.

Although he did not support a law banning a woman's right to choose to wear the veil, he would like them to abandon it altogether.

Although these troughs occur naturally, they suggest signs of considerable wear and tear over time.

Although there are no rules on who can or cannot wear a particular tartan, and it is possible for anyone to create a tartan and name it almost any name they wish, the only person with the authority to make a clan's tartan " official " is the chief.

Although initially resisting his advances, the Emperor managed to wear her down and succeeded in raping her.

Although Japan ’ s often violent history has made the mapping of meaningful changes in areas like armor and weapons technology and technique well-studied, the origins of the formal, studied use of rope for restraint as a technique that is Hojojutsu remain obscure.

Although it was the second modern US body armor that was able to stop rifle caliber rounds and still be light enough to be worn by infantry soldiers in the field, it still had its flaws: " it was still heavier than the concurrently issued PASGT ( Personal Armor System for Ground Troops ) anti-fragmentation armor worn by regular infantry and ... did not have the same degree of ballistic protection around the neck and shoulders.

Although Wolf was unable to break Brodir's armor, he knocked him to the ground and Brodir fled to hide.

Although a player may field a mixed force of these armor, artillery, and infantry units on the table-top, in the game universe, the composition of any one regiment is fairly uniform ; that is, an infantry regiment will contain thousands of foot soldiers with only a minimal number of support vehicles and an armored regiment will consist of little else save its tanks.

Although individual tanks from other armies ( such as the Necrons ) may sport more firepower and / or armor than those of the Imperial Guard, the Guard has, overall, the most powerful armored force ( or, at least, the most varied ).

Although both the Chilean and Peruvian ironclads seemed evenly matched, the Chilean ironclads had twice the armor and greater range and hitting power.

Although ineffective against tank armor even during the early years of the war, the cannon was effective against light-skinned vehicles as well as infantry and also was used by armored cars.

Although these emperors relied on traditional reverse types, their portraits often emphasized their authority through stern gazes, and even featured the bust of the emperor clad in armor.

Although American armor became available to support the advance on 3 October, the attacking forces were brought to an abrupt halt after a number of German counterattacks.

Although Victor's cybernetic enhancements are entirely endoskeletal instead of exoskeletal as they are in the comics and other media, a shot of Clark Kent's X-ray vision reveals that Victor's cranial armor covers the same-shaped area as it does in the comics.

Although the cotton was the least important part of the armor, it caught the public's attention, and the boats came to be called " cottonclads ".

Although their units are usually slower when compared to Freedom Guard counterparts, they are able to outmatch Freedom Guard units with increased armor and firepower.

Although divine spells can be cast equally well while wearing armor, only rarely require material components, and do not need to be prepared from a spell book, they are generally less overtly powerful than arcane spells and have fewer offensive applications.

Although sustained travel at road speeds was hardly ever used outside of the Allied response during the Battle of the Bulge, most Hellcat crews found the higher speeds especially useful in a sprint to flank German tanks, which had relatively slow turret traverse speeds, and such maneuvering allowed the tank destroyer crew a shot instead into the enemy's thinner side or rear armor.

Although the tank's weight and armor protection are light compared to other main battle tanks, it has the advantage of better tactical mobility over the nation's terrain.

Although the conventional attack by the North Vietnamese, which included the extensive use of armor and heavy artillery, riveted the attention of the allies on the northern provinces, it was only the first of three such operations that were launched that spring.

Although their attempts to develop an effective power source fail, they are able to create the Titanium Man armor, but this version requires regular recharging during a fight allowing Iron Man to defeat it.

Although seemingly successful, the armor was stolen by the Maximal thief Packrat.

Although Radiak's mental state was restored, his armor, mask, and elemental ability remained as when he was fully in shadow.

Although the Iraqis used a relatively successful defensive strategy by deploying their armor behind the ridge, this was not properly repeated through the rest of the war.

Although referred to as ' armor ', the guyver changes many aspects of the hosts internal systems replacing parts and even removing unnecessary organs.

Although Batgirl rescues Cassidy, Lynns escapes and creates the armor that enables him to become Firefly.

Although Tagsky is killed earlier, his armor is given to Mai's brainwashed father to wear in Episode 36.