Fullmetal Alchemist: What Does it Take to be a State Alchemist?

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There are alchemists, and then there are state alchemists, but what really is the difference? At the most fundamental one is a civilian and one is a member of the military. Both have access to some amount of incredible power that makes them more productive members of society than the average person. Seeing as those who pursue the title of State Alchemist are the most powerful individuals in this already elite class, what does it take for one of them to achieve the relatively exclusive title of “State Alchemist”? And given the difficulty in doing so and the harsh requirements to maintain that status, why would they want to achieve that title?

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Candidates who seek to become State Alchemists must undergo a rigorous certification process that includes an extensive examination. The written test is designed to prove that they have a high aptitude for alchemy, generally within a specific field of alchemy but not necessarily.

They then must undergo a psychological examination that determines not only if the candidate is stable but also whether or not they can handle a military posting. This is an important portion of joining the military in this country and likely not exclusive to alchemists. It is however made clear that due to the specialized nature of their specific branch of the military that this test is fairly vigorous.

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