considering that in the series, we only ever saw an EVA pilot train to use a new weapon precisely once, I'd say that using those weapons is fairly intuitive.<br/><br/>Also, I will be following the rule about being able to use the progressive knife to deal damage during grapples, since I like the progressive knife essentially being one of the best angel killing weapons.<br/><br/>For the first battle, your group will be deployed by train, with a limited power supply and 4 extra magazines of pallet rifle ammunition.  Should you run out of power or ammunition before defeating the angel, you'll be able to withdraw to Babylon to mount a second attack on the Angel.  (The angel will, however, be N2 bombed when you withdraw, which won't count against your collateral damage if it doesn't defeat the angel, but will be counted if it does kill the angel.)