: Meanwhile, Dr. Marcoh and May Chang reach a hidden location and recover the research notes left by Scar's brother. These notes detail the fusion of Amestrian Alchemy and Xingese Alkahestry , which Marcoh begins to decode. Episode Details

: The episode is noted for establishing a sense of tension and distrust within the isolated, high-stakes military environment of Briggs. Trivia :

The 33rd episode of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood , titled , focuses on the Elric brothers' arrival at the frigid northern border of Amestris and the introduction of a major new character. Key Plot Developments

: Edward and Alphonse travel to the northern mountains to meet Major General Olivier Mira Armstrong , the formidable commander of Fort Briggs and older sister of Alex Louis Armstrong.

: Kimblee tracks Scar and Yoki to a train heading north. A fierce battle ensues on the moving train, during which Kimblee is injured by a metal pipe but manages to escape by blowing up part of the train.

: Upon meeting the boys, Olivier is immediately suspicious and refuses to read Alex's letter of recommendation, choosing instead to judge them by her own standards. She establishes the "Briggs rule": only the fittest survive.