Roy Mustang (ロイ・マスタング Roe Mustang) is a fictional character from the Full metal Alchemist manga series and its adaptations created by Hiromu Arakawa. He first appears as 29 in the series, born on October 2, 1885. In the series, Mustang is a State Alchemist of Amestris' State Military as well as the superior of the series' protagonist, Edward Elric. Mustang holds the title of the "Flame Alchemist" (焔の錬金術師 Honō no Renkinjutsushi?) for his ability to create fire with alchemy, and he ambitiously strives to become the next leader of Amestris. Despite his ambition, as the series continues, Mustang decides to overthrow the State Military after his best friend, Maes Hughes, is killed by the homunculi, who are controlling the Military. Therefore, with his most trusted comrades, he resolves to defeat the Military.