This roleplay, especially the OP, is beautifully detailed and in-depth. As new as I may seem, I would definitely like to give this a try. My favorite anime of all time is Evangelion, and once I saw the word "mecha" I could not resist. I'll be rereading the OP to better understand the RP, and hopefully I can get a character (or at least a rough outline of one) sometime soon.
Question: Are we allowed to modify the mechs, or make our own? I want to create or otherwise have an extremely fast/maneuverable mech with minimal armor, one that could use hit-and-run tactics, to match the character idea/personality I'm currently forming in my head.