[EVA] Rei in Eva 00 alone = ineffective

[R_J_N]

Having watched 1.01 & TV eps 1 - 6 recently. Something that had always been 
at the back of my mind bubbled forth.

Rei fighting solo against angels in Eva 00 is ineffective.  We don't see how 
she was injured, or how quickly she & 00 were incapacitated against the 
show's 1st angel, if it was that one.  I wonder if Rei used any AT field 
defence, how she reacted on her own initiative, & how Gendou & Misato 
directed, or misdirected rather her actions, if at all.

Rei's injuries & 00's state are seen & inferred are very severe.  Did Gendou 
deliberately let her get beaten up, anticipating Shinji might need shocking 
into agreeing to pilot 00, & also as justification for calling Shinji in 
front of SEES?

Later Rei is used as backup for Shinji in Operation Yashima, & as backup to 
Shinji & Asuka, though Gendou wanted to keep her back & safer.
RJN