Ep. 50: Central Forces Corner Mustang's Team as Reinforcements Arrive
Aired on March 28, 2010
Mustang's unit faces encirclement by Central soldiers until his former Ishval squadron intervenes to rescue them. Simultaneously, Briggs Fortress troops led by Buccaneer enter the conflict. With ammunition dwindling, Mustang's group is saved by Maria Ross and Rebecca Catalina. Mustang contacts the individual who brought Ross back from Xing, only to discover Havoc on the line. Meanwhile, Edward's party infiltrates the underground via the third laboratory and divides into two groups. Edward, Scar, Darius, Jerso, and Zampano proceed one way, while Hohenheim and Lan Fan take another. Just as they move, a general awakens the mannequin soldiers, escalating the danger.
Episodes
- Ep. 46 · Soldiers escort Winry home while Scar recruits Ishvalans and Alphonse is captured by Homunculi.
- Ep. 47 · Edward's group confronts Pride and Gluttony while navigating the darkened slums.
- Ep. 48 · Ling and Lan Fan battle Gluttony while Edward saves Heinkel from Pride in Central.
- Ep. 49 · Edward and allies struggle against Pride while Kimblee moves and Promised Day begins
- Ep. 50 · Central Forces Corner Mustang's Team as Reinforcements Arrive
- Ep. 51 · Edward's group encounters mannequin soldiers while Olivier fights Sloth and Alphonse faces Pride and Kimblee.
- Ep. 52 · Alphonse and Armstrong fight homunculi while allies arrive to turn the tide.
- Ep. 53 · Mustang's team broadcasts coup rumors while Briggs attacks Central Command
- Ep. 54 · Mustang refrains from killing Envy after Edward explains the homunculus's jealousy of human resilience.