In the 1999 film "The Matrix", what is the name of the ship that rescues Neo?
Answer
Nebuchadnezzar
Answer
Nebuchadnezzar
In the 1999 film "The Matrix," the ship that rescues Neo is the Nebuchadnezzar.
The Nebuchadnezzar is Morpheus’s hovercraft and the vessel that carries the crew who free Neo from the Matrix. Its operator guides people through the simulated world, locates access points, and helps the crew return safely to the ship through telephone connections.
The name refers to Nebuchadnezzar II, the ancient king of Babylon whose dream and search for its meaning are described in the biblical Book of Daniel. That reference parallels Neo’s uncertainty about reality and his search for the truth. The ship’s cramped, steel interior also reflects the rebels’ harsh existence beneath the surface of the machine-controlled world.
The Hammer and Logos are other Zion hovercraft, while Zion itself is the human city rather than a ship. The Nebuchadnezzar is later destroyed in "The Matrix Reloaded," after which the crew is found by another hovercraft, the Mjolnir.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026