With all of these terribly complex theories and arguments running around, I thought I'd post something that shouldn't actually bring too much argument; just maybe discussion.

So, I have a theory on how the soldiers of Galbadia and Esthar can use para-magic without GFs. The game states that GF use is not the only form of para-magic, after all, and I think that they use a different method: Junction Machines.

These machines store magic and, with training, allow its use by the bearer. Junction machines of some sort have precedence in the JME; this makes sense a less powerful method of para-magic that doesn't run the risk of memory loss, but requires too specialized training and not enough power for the SeeDs to use it. Of course, it was likely developed by Odine, which is why during the last War, the Galbadian soldiers (Laguna and company) didn't have these. Given that Odine's products (like the Bangle) still make it out, it's reasonable to think that this is one of Galbadia's para-magical devices, like its anti-magic barrier.

Thoughts?