Upon reaching the Far East Branch, the civilians are barred from entry. Only those with the genetic potential to become God Eaters —or those related to them—are allowed inside the walls.
While on a mission, the team encounters a group of civilian survivors who have escaped an Aragami attack. God Eater Episode 4
The episode concludes with Johannes falsifying a report to headquarters regarding Oracle cell mutations, hinting that the Aegis Project may serve a darker, more secretive purpose than simple civilian protection. Upon reaching the Far East Branch, the civilians
The core of the episode highlights the "deeply unfair" nature of their society: Upon reaching the Far East Branch