(TANTAI) The objective of the
Instrumentality Project was the
artificial evolution of
humankind into a
"perfect single being". This
single being means a
life form which ends as a single
individual (encompassing everyone, i.e. a lack of personal individuality), and is used to differentiate from "
colony" - a life form comprised of
multiple individuals.
Source: The End of Evangelion : Glossary contained within The End of Evangelion - Theatrical Program.