The Nebuchadnezzar is the setting for several crucial events that take place in the Matrix trilogy, making it one of the most important physical (and philosophical) spaces in the story. The ship and its crew are responsible for locating, identifying, and retrieving Thomas Anderson from the matrix's clutches, not to mention helping him evolve into Neo.

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Every member of the seminal vessel influences the plot, demonstrating the breadth of their aptitude and perception on more than a few occasions. There is obviously an intelligence gradient that runs through the Nebuchadnezzar's crew.

9 Apoc & Switch Perform A Variety Of Roles Aboard The Nebuchadnezzar

The Matrix — Switch and Apoc

Apoc and Switch have such fleeting presences that they are often forgotten by the fandom, but that doesn't mean they're not as essential to the working of the Nebuchadnezzar as the rest of the crew.

This pair of characters are almost always paired together—Switch largely performs defense and guard-related functions, while Apoc's responsibilities range from handling delicate onboard machinery to ferrying his teammates around inside the matrix. Unfortunately, they are killed by Cypher before their characters could be further fleshed out.

8 Dozer's Knowledge Of The Nebuchadnezzar's Internal Workings Is Quite Impressive

The Matrix — Dozer 2

Dozer is one of the few known characters in the Matrix trilogy to be a "genuine child of Zion." His major role is flying the Nebuchadnezzar, which implies that he has considerable knowledge of the ship, not to mention his top-notch piloting skills.

Although the exact nature of his secondary role is unclear, it seems that Dozer also handles the overall health and medical statuses of the crew. His understanding of science is similarly polished, given that he knows molecular-level details about the crew's diet.

7 Mouse Is An Adept Programmer With An Interest In Philosophical Questions

The Matrix — Mouse

Mouse is the smallest and most immature member of the Nebuchadnezzar, but he's relatively smart for his age. He is an adept programmer, proudly informing Neo that "the woman in the red dress" is his handiwork, even slyly suggesting that he "could arrange a more personalized milieu" if required.

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Mouse's youth allows him to dwell on simplistic philosophies without being bogged down by their ramifications, such as his monologue about the machines' ability to encode the sense of taste.

6 Cypher Has Enough Brains To Carry Out A Series Of Negotiations With Agents

Cypher eating a sumptuous dinner in The Matrix

Cypher's tasks revolve around the Nebuchadnezzar's operator console, where he is expected to supervise any changes in the matrix's flowing green code. His intelligence extends into the emotional sphere, as he is the first person to recognize Trinity's attraction for Neo, long before the two characters realize it themselves.

Cypher might be a sleazy, double-crossing villain, but it's obvious that he has enough brains to successfully carry out a negotiation with the Agents. He would have succeeded, too, if Neo hadn't turned out to be The One.

5 Tank Serves As An Effective Training Protocol Manager

The Matrix — Tank

Tank's death takes place off-screen, between the first and second movies, but his impact on the narrative is more than significant. In addition to being the cause of Cypher's downfall, he serves as Neo's training protocol manager, guiding the latter through a series of training programs.

Tank's willpower is almost as impressive as his operational intellect, given that he survives two separate blasts from a Lightning energy bolt rifle. After his death, his role aboard the Nebuchadnezzar is taken over by his brother-in-law, Link.

4 Neo's Intellect Is Reserved For Moments Of Intuition

Neo Waking Up From The Matrix

Neo's greatest asset is his destiny as the One—everything else is secondary. Over the course of the trilogy, he accrues enough power to rewrite the matrix from both within and without, forever changing the fates of every human being in the world, whether free or pod-bound.

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His intelligence is reserved for moments of intuition; in other words, he doesn't really think about questions but their answers naturally resolve themselves before him. That being said, Neo owes most of his abilities to the mysteries of the Prime Program.

The Matrix — Link at work

Link begins working with Morpheus' crew after acquiring sufficient experience as a hovercraft operator, explaining his extremely professional expertise in handling the Nebuchadnezzar.

After the ship is destroyed by Sentinels, Link becomes the Mjolnir's gunner, the perfect protective counterpart to Captain Niobe's devastatingly precise flight skills. His technical brilliance during the culminating battle of Zion helps stop the bombarding Sentinels from destroying the city completely.

2 Trinity's Razor-Sharp Focus In Battle Is An Extension Of Her Incredible Intelligence

Trinity Matrix Gun

Trinity's duties aren't very notable before Neo is discovered, but her relevance skyrockets in sync with the evolution of the One. She supposedly used to be a hacking genius before exiting the matrix and finding her new purpose aboard the Nebuchadnezzar, implying that Trinity's backstory is a lot more elaborate than audiences know.

Her razor-sharp wits in battle and her absolute belief in Neo's One-ness are both extensions of her incredible intelligence, considering that Trinity seldom makes decisions that lead to failure.

1 Morpheus Doesn't Allow His Faith To Interfere With His Logical Thought Process

Morpheus Matrix

Morpheus is a rather talented fighter for the Resistance, although many in Zion believe that his obsession with the One results in his loss of focus. Regardless of the naysayers, Morpheus eventually locates Thomas Anderson and helps him manifest into the Prime Program, thereby proving the validity of his vision once and for all.

Morpheus is among the most persuasive and poignant leaders in The Matrix trilogy, but he never allows his personal faith to interfere with his logical thought process, particularly in critical scenarios.

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