East City is a city in the eastern region of Amestris, which serves as the military command base for the area. For most of the series' first arc, East City is where Colonel Roy Mustang and his subordinates are stationed as well as the point where Edward Elric must make his official reports.
Though considered by many as a "backwater" place with little future, East City boasts what is recognized as Amestris' strongest offensive force. Having the closest proximity to Ishval, the Eastern Military bore the greatest burden during the Ishvalan Civil War, leaving it with many veteran soldiers.
