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Originally Posted by Sol Falling
Hmm, this episode kinda had me wondering: right now, where have all the State Alchemists gone? It kinda seems like the only ones left who even exist are the main characters--were they really all killed by Scar? It's just kinda weird to think that Mustang's group can completely dominate the army solely by virtue of having the Flame Alchemist on their side, while the 'bad guys' have no more alchemists left aside from the psychotic Kimbley.
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Scar killed like two dozen state alchemists, and most of them were combat specialists. And to be honest, most of the alchemists we do see in FMA are the cream of the crop.
Marcoh was basically the top researcher at the top research institute for the Army.
Armstrong is actually among the best alchemists, although his insubordination prevents him from being promoted (IE: In Ishval, and also in Devil's Nest, where he refused to kill the chimeras, although this scene was cut).
Kimblee actually accumulated the highest body count during Ishval.
Mustang needs no explanation, and he's probably the most well-known alchemist in the country.
Ed is a prodegy, and Al isn't that far behind him.
Keep in mind that state alchemists, by default, have the rank of Major, so there's probably not a ton of them. And there had been many border skirmishes in the recent months, so there probably aren't many left in central.
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Awesome episode, I can't believe there are still naysayers out there who refuse to give Brotherhood a try.
