Recruitment of the Foreign SS Begins
The Macabees
20-06-2005, 20:54
[OOC: I have about fourteen days before I leave for Spain, so I plan to recruit for those fourteen days, and for the two months I'm gone, those will be the days these recruits are trained.]
[International Recruitment Effort! All Welcome!]
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In an effort to increase the size of the armed forces the OberKommando des Werhmacht, in conjuction with Emperor Jonach I, has de clared his intentions to begin recruitment of various Waffen-SS divisions based off the ranks of international countries. This is not an institution based on race, religion or political beliefes, consequently, Jews, Muslims, Blacks, and all others who are willing, would be honored within the ranks of the Second Empire's Waffen-SS.
You ask, why would a man at peace within another nation dear move himself to become part of an army that would only spread war? Our answer is the same as that given to those who wondered a very similar question during the times of the Teutonic Knights, when they ravaged the Baltic, or the Third Reich when they ravaged the Russias - we offer you nothing, except, honor, women and a very stable pay, and not to mention the sporadic fluxes of wealth and fame. You are to be the knights of a modern world, who fight not for religion, nor for race, but for personal taste!
We say again, any man who is interested is welcome! There is no discrimination, there is no room for negating anyone who has the guts to enter our ranks. Think of us as a new Tercio, a new foreign legion. And if you dare join our ranks, think of yourselfs as not soldiers of the Golden Throne, but as conquerors - knights - lords of a new world order!
[signed]Jonach I, General-feldmarchall Gerhard von Raus
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[OOC: If you want to know what I plan to do with these soldiers... just know that they will ravage, pillage and kill without mercy...so criminals are welcomed!]
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[OOC: For the following part, the division's official desingation is listed, then it's nickname inside the brachets, and finally the number of soldiers, and nationalities. For the sake of not getting confused, I'm not mixing divisions, so some divisions will be smaller than others.]
[Planned Divisions:]
1st Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Dolch]: 2,575 frontline/4719 logistical - Theao
2nd Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Schwert]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Roman Greece
3rd Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Speerspitze]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Guadalombia
4th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Speerspitze]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Guadalombia
5th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Schild]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logisticall - Fluffywuffy
6th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen : 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
7th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Arterie]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
8th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Halbmond]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
9th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Schlachten]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
10th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Hartknäckigkeit]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
11th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Barmherzig]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
12th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Größeres Vaterland]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
13th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Jonach]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
14th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Kaiser]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - Fluffywuffy
15th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Austerlitz]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
16th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Gyges]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
17th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Gesut Guard]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
18th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Nineveh]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
19th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Unmberspeenk]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
20th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Flarunjar]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
21st Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Oon-embur-spun-nik]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
22nd Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Holstein]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
23rd Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Freiheit]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
24th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Ehre]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
25th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Der Kopf von Tod]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
26th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Gekreuzte Knochen]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
27th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Tod]: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
28th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Tapferkeit: 2,575 frontline/7425 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
29th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Größe]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - AfrikaZKorp
30th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Herrlichkeit]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - The Merchant Guilds
31st Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Karmesinrot]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - The Merchant Guilds
32nd Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Blut]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - The Merchant Guilds
33rd Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Tannenberg]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - The Merchant Guilds
34th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Siedlitz]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - The Merchant Guilds
35th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Werden Sie sauer]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - Doomingsland
36th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Die Verurteilen Sie Land]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - Doomingsland
37th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Die Goldene Sonne]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - Doomingsland
38th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen [Grossdeutchland]: 2,575 frontline/7199 logistical - Tomzilla
39th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen: 2,475 frontline/7,525 logistical - Roman Republic
1st Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
2nd Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
3rd Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
4th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
5th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
6th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
7th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
8th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
9th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
10th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/14,040 logistical - Hailandkill
11th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/10,040 logistical - The Scandinvans
12th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 5,960 frontline/10,040 logistical - The blessed Chris
13th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 3,000 frontline/7,000 logistical - Spizania
14th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 3,000 frontline/7,000 logistical - Dostanuot Loj
15th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen: 3,000 frontline/7,000 logistical - Dostanuot Loj
16th Waffen-SS Panzer Grenadier Divisionen [Der Krieglied]: 4,000 frontline/11,000 logistical - Russkya
1st Waffen-SS Special Operations Regiment [Heimlich]: 1,500 frontline/2,500 logistical - Guadalombia
2nd Waffen-SS Special Operations Regiment [Geheimnis]: 1,500 frontline/4,000 logistical - Brandouneia
3rd Waffen-SS Special Operations Regiment [Brendenburg]: 1,500 frontline/2,000 logistical - Unknown Origins [Origins Erased]
4th Waffen-SS Special Operations Regiment: 2,000 frontline/3,000 logistical - Upper Xen
5th Waffen-SS Special Operations Regiment: 2,000 frontline/3,000 logistical - Dostanuot Loj
6th Waffen-SS Special Operations Regiment: 2,000 frontline/3,000 logistical - Kaldoreia
1st Waffen-SS Air Assault Group [Kavallerie]: 141 frontline/564 logistical - Geisenfried
2nd Waffen-SS Air Assault Group: 400 frontline/ 1,919
1st Waffen-SS Air Assault Regiment: 1,000 frontline/ 4,000 logistical - Spizania
1st Waffen-SS Panzergrenadier Battalion [Die Slowaken] 528 frontline / 903 logistics - Novikov
1st Waffen-SS Special Operations Task Force [Kurzes Schwert] - 150 frontline / 350 logistics - Doomingsland
2nd Waffen-SS Special Operations Task Force - 150/350 logistics - The Imperial Race
3rd Waffen-SS Special Operations Task Force - 150/350 logistics - The Imperial Race
4th Waffen-SS Special Operations Task Force - 150/350 logistics - The Imperial Race
5th Waffen-SS Special Operations Task Force - 150/350 logistics - The Imperial Race
6th Waffen-SS Special Operations Task Force - 150/350 logistics - The Imperial Race
1st Waffen-SS Pathfinder Division - 16000 frontline / seperate logistics - MassPwnage
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[[b]Build of a Panzer Division:]
250 Panzer XI
1,000 Panzergrenadiers
125 Sov-06
50 M-Praetorians
[Build of a Panzergrenadier Division:]
5,000 frontline infantry
180 SOV-06 IFVs
100 M-Praetorians
50 Panzerwerfers
[Build of a Pathfinder Division:]
Pathfinder Br.
Pathfinder Br.
Pathfinder Br.
Pathfinder Br.
Pathfinder Br.
Pathfinder Support and Coordination Br.
The frontline strength remains the same, it's the logistical strength that changes. Logistics may also include possible frontline replacement units.
What kind of payment to the goverment of the recruits is there?
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 01:39
What kind of payment to the goverment of the recruits is there?
[OOC: Well, technically, this is "voluntary" recruitment, or in the case that your government is giving away its criminals - in that case, that would be thought as payment enough.
But, I guess we could discuss something out in the case that the government actually does want some sort of payment. Perhaps something in the sorts of spoils from any wars these soldiers are put in, or perhaps monetary payment up front, or whatever you have in mind.]
You say they get paid, so how about letting us tax them.
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 01:56
You say they get paid, so how about letting us tax them.
[OOC: Yea, you could do that - a damn good idea too. Well, I'll tell you what we give 'em. Starting pay is 2,000 dollars a month, which is damn good, since mininum wage, even in the U.S., is about six hundred a month, even full time. This pay may rise up to about 60,000 dollars if the play their cards right, but their top rank will always be Lt. Colonel - there will be no foreign general officers in my military, unless they're really damn good.
On top of that they get full medical benefits, and almost free housing, and the whole nine yards. Pretty much what the American military gives its servicemen, only with a bit more monthly payment as you can see.]
That will work out well. We have canvessed and advertised for those interested, and have recieved seven thousand, two hundred and ninty-four people interested in joining.
Roman Greece
21-06-2005, 02:31
Roman Greece is very interested and we have looked and advertised for those interested, and have recieved ten thousand people interested in joining so far.
Geisenfried
21-06-2005, 02:34
Secret Communique to the Empire of the Golden Throne of the Macabees
After recently reviewing your new program, we wish to negotiate a transfer over a large number of individuals of a militant fascist group from our shores, who where found out and captured. They are currently all serving life sentences in a variety of prisons, and it seems that your offer fits them perfectly.
Also, we'd like to transfer a small group of military officers who were recently booted out over civil rights abuses during an invasion. With their background, may make fine officers within your new group.
Respectfully,
Secretary of State, Nicolas Wiltz
Guadalombia
21-06-2005, 02:47
Official Statement From the Guadalombian Ministry of Truth and Justice-
El Presidenté General Emilio Diez Calvo has ordered, in all of his infallible wisdom, that 24,000 Guadalombian prisoners convicted of misdemeanors be volunteered to serve in this foreign SS. Every prisoner selected is a male in good health and physical condition between the ages of 16 and 42. We hope that they will prove an asset.
-Archibaldo Cortez,
Minister of Truth and Justice
Fluffywuffy
21-06-2005, 02:49
The fight for fame and fortune activated a long-forgotten gene embedded in the collective gene pool of Fluffywuffy. This gene created a chain reaction, causing many homeless and unemployed, as well as rich and famous, to line up for the chance to either become famous and well-off or increase their affluency. For the sexually challenged, the idea of a free woman appealled to them, and yet more signed up. All in all, one hundred thousand men would sign up to march in the other Second Empire's army (OOC: my nation is also a second empire).
Brandouneia
21-06-2005, 03:06
I, The Pirate King of Brandouneia, open my country so you can recruit 5500 or less men of my country into the Second Empire's Waffen-SS. Along with that, Brandouneia pledges the participation of captured Jungle Revolution Front members at half-pay. I'm always willing to help promoters of a New World Order, especially if I get payed out of the deal.
But, along with taxes, I'd like to request room and board fees for the recruiters' stay in my country. Of course, Brandouneia will set up recruiters with the best facilities Brandouneia has to offer.
~Che Brandoun
"Imma hustla, baby"
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 03:26
[To All:]
Your willingness to enroll your people, even if petty criminals, into our foreign service has not gone without notice. Of course, all of your peoples are actively confirmed, and you need not trouble yourself with anything more. For all of those who were kind enough to allow us to recruit from your very country you will receive the same deal as did Theao, a percentage from the pay of your soldiers - that percentage is of your choosing, since the men are technically, your citizens, not ours, and thus your tax applies, not ours.
Of course, as Brandouneia requested, all the recruiment offices set up in your countries will pay full rent - that is, whatever your nation deems fit - and all housing and such will go through the normal national procedures your nation might have.
Regardless, current registration is as follows, and transportation will arrive for the following. Seven thousand, two hundred and ninty-four from Theao, ten thousand from Roman Greece, twenty-four thousand from Guadalombia, one hundred thousand from Fluffywuffy, and a full five thousand five hundred from Brandouneia [OOC: After recruiment for the latter nation].
In the case of Geisenfried, you're officers are just as welcomed as any others, and they shall retain their ranks. As for numbers, how many are you proposing to transfer over? Their is no number too large, however, we must provide the necessary transportation.
Of course, after training, the leaders of the countries who unleashed their criminals into the army of the Second Empire shall receive a tour of the new power their men have forged. They shall witness the glory of the Waffen SS.
[OOC: I thought I would answer individually, but I ran out of time.]
Geisenfried
21-06-2005, 03:34
Numbers: 12 former military officers and 693 others, for a total of 705 entrants into the program.
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 04:16
[OOC: Alright, it's been updated with future unit listings.]
AfrikaZkorps
21-06-2005, 05:12
" With the approval of the Gesut of Afrika. We havel recruited all former National Socialist prisoners who voulenteered to be freed in order to serve with the Macabees Military for a 6 year duration. They will be shipped to your ports upon your approval. "
Gregory Defansel of Agosto, Minister of Criminal Labour in Agosto
"
Enlistment:
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Former Military: 106,758
Former Officer: 2,456
Former Citizen: 40,560
Total: 149,774
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Average Age:
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Former Military: 28
Former Officer: 33
Former Citizen: 29
Total: 30
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
"
"Any other information you want should be requested immediatly. Or we may "lose" the data."
Officer Dinnrik Daemeon, of the Agosto Jail System
The Novikovskie Federatsii Sili is interested in using the Second Empire’s Waffen-SS Program as a paid alternative to dishonorable discharge given to the men and women of our armed services. In such a system, all NFS officers and enlisted men facing dishonorable discharge or court marshal for violent crimes, insubordination, failure to lead, or cowardice will be given the option of retaining their dignity and their military rank and foregoing any criminal proceedings they may be involved in. In return for this, the aforementioned men will be placed in the Second Empire’s Waffen-SS program as part of a multinational unit, with the assurance that they will retain whatever rank they were given in the NFS unless extenuating circumstances are involved. To ensure these officers cooperation and effective use, we request the the Novikovian orginizational system be adopted for all Novikovian SS units. The Novikovian Government is prepared to implement this program, provided the Waffen-SS troop’s pay is taxed 10% to the Novikovian Government.
The NFS has already taken a preliminary count of all officers and enlisted men discharged or court marshaled within the past two years who are willing to escape their sentences by joining the Waffen-SS, amounting to a total or 1,431 men and women – including 195 officers ranked Maladshiy Leytenant (Junior Lieutenant) or higher. If this arrangement is acceptable, these men and women will be transferred to Second Empire facilities within three weeks of a formal agreement.
-For the Empire and the State
[signed] NFS Legal Board
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[OOC: Just to make things easier for you, here's what I would expect from the first unit (I'll tell you when another group is being sent):
1st Waffen-SS Foreign Battalion [Die Slowaken] 528 frontline / 903 logistics]
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 05:34
[Official Response]
We wish to thank both our allies at AfrikaZKorp and at Novikov for their investments, in terms of manpower. We assure you that your units, whatever their size, will serve our Waffen-SS well, which is currently only working under foreign manpower, and shall bring your nation, as well as our honor and fame. Your requests in terms of payment and whatever else are confirmed and we will do whatever we can to honor our committment.
Soon enough these men will be tested on the field, and no worries, they will show no cowardice or motive for any "rebel like" beheviour after undergoing the infamous training gone through our men at the Arras training complex. These men will become some of the best soldiers we have in our military - perhaps, we should say murderours, although it would all depend on the man's innermost tendencies to kill, in all reality.
Regardless, this is not a physcology class. We wish to thank you once again for your investments. The Empire will not let you down! These men will be picked up by our ships with less than two weeks, depending on time and distance of travel.
[signed]Jonach I
Comunisticturkeys
21-06-2005, 07:03
OOC: Is this to somewhat be like the French Foreign Legion???? Are they going to try and kill their leader again? :p
Comunisticturkeys
21-06-2005, 07:18
The Minister of War quickly scans this recruitment poster seeing that this is a good idea. He writes it down and immediatly sends it to the premier for approval.
Secret IC:
Premier i have gotten a great idea form The Macabee's here it is. We can create a Foreign Legion much like the one of France except these sshall be come higly trained much like our Spetsnaz. They can be used for secret missions and so on. But they will have to be stationed of country due to the incident with De Gaulle were they tried to assasinate him.
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 17:23
OOC: Is this to somewhat be like the French Foreign Legion???? Are they going to try and kill their leader again? :p
[OOC: Sort of a mix between the French Foreign Legion, the Spanish Tercio, and the foreign SS divisions within the Waffen-SS during the Second World War.]
The Merchant Guilds
21-06-2005, 17:54
OOC: Well we signed a treaty ages ago Mac, so here you go.
IC:
Official Report as regards recruitment to the Foreign SS units:
In response to the Official Request from the Empire of the Golden Throne, an advertising campaign and various other recruitment methods have raised the following contributions from various sources within the Empire.
Men: 50,000 (Approx.) Recruits
Recruitment Breakdown:
Slave (Permission Granted): 18,500
Imperial Guilder Citizen (Second Class): 30,250
Imperial Guilder Citizen (First Class): 1,200
Nobility: 50
We hope this has been satisfactory,
For God and Saint Peter,
Random Guilder Bureaucrat,
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 18:01
To: The Merchant Guilds [Random Guilder Bureaucrat]
We are pleased at the amount of success our recruitment has found in your country, and we are sure that the approximately fifty thousand recruits will do well within our armed forces, especially within the institution of the Waffen-SS. Furthermore, we are even happier to see that although the brunt are composed of slaves, some are of pure race Guilder citizenry. Regardless, these men will honor the Second Empire, and it will sure as hell honor the Guilder society.
Perhaps, soon enough, the streets painted red by the blood of those your recruits killed will also scream the name of the Merchant Guilds, and your nation, through the actions of your men in our Waffen-SS, will become just as infamous as our own name under those circumstances.
We will provide accomodations to bring those recruits over, including shipping and food and such. There is no further need for your government to provide for them - they are in our hands - we will make men out of them.
Again, we thank you for your contribution.
[signed]Jonach I
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 19:50
[bump]
Skinny87
21-06-2005, 19:53
OOC: An interesting idea Macabees. If a state-owned company were to send you some criminals and ex-test subjects, could they be traced back to the Republic and the company? Or could they all be 'sterilised' as to their identities?
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 20:29
OOC: An interesting idea Macabees. If a state-owned company were to send you some criminals and ex-test subjects, could they be traced back to the Republic and the company? Or could they all be 'sterilised' as to their identities?
[OOC: We could 'erase' their history, if it was required.]
Skinny87
21-06-2005, 20:43
Republican Incorporated Systems
To: Macabee High Command
RE: Foreign Macabee SS Units and Recruitment
Greetings,
The Republican Incorprorated Systems, a state-owned but completely seperate company from the Grand Republic of Skinny87 has noticed your advertisments for members for your Foreign SS Divisions. The RIS has a number of 'Recruits' available for these Divisions, mostly hardened criminals with death-sentences who wish to actually live for a little while longer, as well as some more mercenary creatures who wish to fight purely for profit. Which, of course, the RIS would tax.
As such, we have available two transport ships full of 'Recruits' for your Divisions, some 3,500 according to the most recent figures. You may have the transports and the civilians inside them, and pay them as you wish, and do with them as you wish. We have only two requests. Firstly, that their identities be 'erased' and replaced with new ones to avoid 'Implications' to the RIS, and Secondly, to have the members not be associated with the Republic and its government itself. We do not need that type of adverse publicity.
The SS Brandenburg and Stalingrad are at the coordinates being sent alongside this message, where they can be collected, processed and entered into your Divisions
- CEO of RIS, Craig Lockhart
The Macabees
21-06-2005, 21:57
To: CEO of RIS, Craig Lockhart
Your subjects are well needed inside the Waffen SS and your requirement of 'erasing' their past history with the Republic will be done. No one outside our recruitment officers will know their true national roots - instead, they will be known as what here we call 'bastards', or immigrants who's nation of origin is unknown.
As with your coordinates, their divisional designation shall be Brandenburg, and they shall be one of the few, but very well trained, special operation units.
Well time pulls us away from writing a more discriptive message, regardless, thank you for your investment.
[signed]Jonach I
Skinny87
21-06-2005, 21:59
OOC: Thanks Macabee, you're the best. Special-Forces as well...
OOC: Mac, weren't you going to scour my land and pick out some fine young lads to use? They better be the commanding Foreign SS men! :p
Secret Communique to Macabee High Command
From: The Office of Lord Richard Gaius Zorag
Greetings...
I am Lord Richard Gaius Zorag, CEO of the second largest corporation in the Grand Imperium of Risban, the Zorag Company. I am also the Imperial High Minister of Industry.
I also run a special organization some may consider to be... improper. However, I am sure that if my organization were to gain some relations with your Foreign SS, it would be beneficial to us both.
Both my organization and company work internationally in many, many nations, and I have plenty of people to give to you. I can give to your service twenty thousand men, half of them trained soldiers and the other half train in illegal activities. However, I would like a small something in return. I wish to know your current stance towards the "rightful" government of the Risban Imperium, most particularly the Emperor Scorpius.
I thankyou for reading this message and look forward to your response.
Sodalitas de Umbras, (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=8723586&postcount=3)
Lord Richard G. Zorag
HailandKill
22-06-2005, 02:12
OOC: I could send you my Airborne paratroop division, which is about 2000 men and 200 SOVs. They are essentially my elitely trained divisions and like special forces. They are trained to work as a quick attack force without all the logisitcs needed.
The Macabees
22-06-2005, 04:50
[OOC: Since I'm especially lazy after taking an assessment test for the University, I'm going to answer everything OOC, even Risban's IC message.
Zarbia: I will..one day...when I'm not so lazy.
Risban: ICly, we sorta see your country with indifference, however, you do own an island just north of us [Retreat Island], and we are inclined to politically support Scorpius when it comes to international relationships and war. If it came to internal strife...we would be like, "meh".
Hailandkill: I don't want to take your best soldiers! These are supposed to be scum of the earth, not elites!]
HailandKill
22-06-2005, 05:05
OOC: Scum eh? I thought some elites might be able to help crush any enemy. Ill send elites if you want, but you want scum? Here they are. Im not going to write a huge IC about sending them since im lazy.
IC:
In response to our esteemed allies need for foreign troops we have rallied to the cause. 200,000 men are being emptied from our criminal prison system to be sent to your cause. Do as you see fit, and train them to anything you need. I may ask if maybe a fourth of these men could be returned after service and training to help boost our armed forces.
[Signed] President Revello
The Macabees
22-06-2005, 05:09
To:President Revello or Hail and Kill
We thank you for your investment within our foreign Waffen-SS. In the light of your request for the return of twenty-five percent of the recruits, in other words, fifty thousand of the men, we will assign a four month training program with a two year tour of duty to one out of four men. Consequently, within two years and four months you will recieve fifty thousand new recruits for your new military, fully trained, and with much experience at war - much experience, indeed.
They will return to you clean cut military buffs, who have had more than their share of warfare. However, we do warn you that upon their return you will find that they will be somewhat violent, and in case of an offensive war, they will be rather prone to engaging in warcrimes, although this shouldn't be a large problem.
Regardless, again, we thank you for your investment. These men will do our nation, and your own, very proud!
[signed]Jonach I
Doomingsland
22-06-2005, 14:26
OOC:Well, armored warfare IS a specialty of my tribal guys...
IC:
Official Imperial Communique
We have recieved requests from bands of men numbering in the tens of thousands to join your new foreign SS. The majority are members of Eastern Doomingsland's Latin-speaking tribes. These men have been hardened by lifetimes of constant armored warfare against rival tribes for control of the water supplies, using heavily modified and upgraded T-55s and T-72s. You will find them to be superb individual fighters and armored cavalrymen, no doubt, as per the traditions of our nation.
After such hardships, you will also find them to be absolutely remorseless and fanatically loyal.
Finally, a small group of ex-Doom Legionaries, tired of mercenary work, have also decided to sign on. These men are some of the best trained soldiers in the Empire, being put through one of the harshest, brutal training routines (only 20% of those who begin the training survive through the training, even less for officers) starting from their very birth. They are proficient in almost every kind of warfare, but you will no doubt find a place for them in your special forces units. When properly religiously motivated, you will find them to be what are most likely the most fanatical soldiers to grace the battlefield. These men performed flawlessly in battle, and we hope the same can be said for them when in your service.
Note: Psycologists have designated nearly 100% of these men (the ex-legionaries) as "sadists."
Recruits:
30,000 Eastern Tribesmen
500 ex-Doom Legionaries
The Macabees
22-06-2005, 17:46
To: Doomingsland
We thank you for your investment of men into the Waffen-SS of the Second Empire. The five hundred ex- Legionaries will find a perfect spot within our special forces, and indeed, they will be shipped immediately to Melgaria to see what they are made up - hopefully, they prove to be rather...murderous. We are sure that they will honor our Empire, and yours as well.
As for your tribesmen, we are extremely stoked upon learning what these men could do. We are confident that they will prove to be some of our best tankers, after a bit of training with our weapons and such.
They will receive the same pay as all other soldiers, except for special operations who receive special payment, and you may have the same deal as all other governments - to tax the soldiers of your nationality.
Regardless, again, thank you for your investment. These men shall do you proud.
[signed]Jonach I
Sceptical States
22-06-2005, 17:49
The Sceptical Sates would like to make it known that it opposes war, and that this army is merely are vehichle for wrong.
Chancellor Rea
The Macabees
22-06-2005, 20:34
The Sceptical Sates would like to make it known that it opposes war, and that this army is merely are vehichle for wrong.
Chancellor Rea
[OOC: Meh, but it's fun.]
The Scandinvans
22-06-2005, 20:47
We will send 20,000 soldiers that can serve as Storm troopers as they are already well trained and have proven themselves them in training and in battle.
The Macabees
22-06-2005, 21:04
We will send 20,000 soldiers that can serve as Storm troopers as they are already well trained and have proven themselves them in training and in battle.
To: Scandinvans
We thank you for your investment. They shall be placed amongst the panzer grenadiers. They shall do us, and yourself, proud. We guarantee you of that.
[signed]Jonach I
The Macabees
23-06-2005, 05:59
[Bump]
Public Statement
It has been observed by the government that many Zarbian-born Macabeans have defected to Macabea in order to join the Foreign SS legions. It is estimated that since the recruitment campaign began, more than ten thousand people have crossed the border. So far, no attempts to block these citizens from leaving will be made.
Signed,
The Junta.
The Scandinvans
24-06-2005, 02:02
OCC: Macabea who many divisions more are you planning to raise.
The Macabees
24-06-2005, 19:15
OCC: Macabea who many divisions more are you planning to raise.
[OOC: As many as I can - so depending on the amount of recruiting success I have.]
ooc: great idea!
TAG for post later
The Macabees
25-06-2005, 08:44
[Bump]
The Macabees
20-08-2005, 18:41
[Bump]
Tomzilla
20-08-2005, 19:10
Communique to the Macabees
To Jonach I of the Macabees
It has come to my attention that a few thousand former tank crew members and officers are wishing to join your Waffen-SS group. Their numbers are as the following:
Former Crewmen(Drivers, gunners, fillers) Wishing to Join:
2,450 Men
Former Officers and Commanders Wishing to Join:
200 Men
When they were in the Tomzillian Royal Army, they were fierce fighters, almost never retreating until they were the last ones left. If used wisely, they can turn battles in your favor. Please use as a Panzer division.
-Shogun Tomzilla I
Tomzilla
21-08-2005, 17:12
BUMP
The Macabees
22-08-2005, 16:41
To:Tomzilla
We accept your new recruits eagerly, especially in the light of the a formenting rebellion in the area of Weigar, a trouble spot for the entire short history of the Empire. Your men will probably see battle as soon as they arrive, especially since the logistical portion will have be supplied by us. Some of your soldiers will have to be transferred to rear positions and will have to fill in casualties since we're a little soldier heavy for a single division. Nonetheless, they will be the 38th Panzer Division [Grossdeutschland].
We thank you for the passion of your men and we promise they will recieve excellent hospitality. We welcome them to the elite of our army, which is the elite of the world itself.
[signed]Fedor I
New Dornalia
22-08-2005, 16:57
OOC: Rping as Upper Xen....
IC:
We notice your offer for soldiers. We need employment, seeing as how returning to peacetime isn't doing so well for us, what with the fact we have an itch to scratch. So, my group of 5,000 J-Mods, 400 whom are officers, who have recently served in the Xenizen Civil War as the 56th Civil Militia Battalion, will be willing to join your forces. We ride Vespas and Triumphs, so we have plenty of experience in motorbiking. We also have experience in urban combat and assault, owing to fierce fighting in Japan, as well as irregular warfare.
Manzo Kenshin
Godfather
Kansai Social Club
The Macabees
22-08-2005, 17:20
To: Manzo Kenshin
We thank you for your five thousand men, who will bring home excellent pay as long term mercenaries within our Waffen-SS. They will make up the 4th Waffen-SS Special Operations Regiment, of which two thousand will be frontline personnel and the rest logistical. As I have said to Tomzilla, who has also recently provided troops to our Foreign SS, they will soon see combat. They will bring Upper Xen and their families enough glory to fall off the sides.
We welcome them to the elite of our army. May we hope that they serve us with a fury and with a vengeance.
[signed]Fedor I
HailandKill
22-08-2005, 23:40
[OOC: Sorry about last nite Mac, had to go immediatly, but i should be on tonight, if not ill TG you with some details]
IC:
As the HailandKill prison system fills up with the scum of our nation, we need a place to send our worst prisoners, and your recruitment of a foriegn SS comes to my mind when our prisoners need to be taught morales. So, we are sending 7000 convicts, most serving life sentences, to your foreign legion. As the chief of HailandKill armed forces I have one wish in return, that 2048 of these prisoners be returned as a well trained force to be reckoned with, for another HailandKill Airborne Division. I also would request that we send the other soldiers in our Airborne Division so that they become trained by a fine army. Please let me know of your response.
[Signed]President Revello,The Republic of HailandKill
The Macabees
23-08-2005, 00:19
[OOC: I was going to respond this was as an IC, but I'll just do it OOC. I'll accept the prisoners, but you can send your airborne division to fight in the soon to flare up civil war. If you want to tag the tread here's the link: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=439156 . You can jump in any time, just find a creative way to do it.]
Doomingsland
23-08-2005, 00:24
OOC:Use my uber commando unit!!!
The Macabees
23-08-2005, 00:36
OOC:Use my uber commando unit!!!
[OOC: Don't worry I will.]
HailandKill
23-08-2005, 03:01
[OOC: I was going to respond this was as an IC, but I'll just do it OOC. I'll accept the prisoners, but you can send your airborne division to fight in the soon to flare up civil war. If you want to tag the tread here's the link: http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=439156 . You can jump in any time, just find a creative way to do it.]
[OOC: Oh, you bet your ass im going to be in that civil war, and after training the men they can stay for the war. Oh, would you be interested in a military base exchange.]
The Macabees
23-08-2005, 04:06
[OOC: Oh, you bet your ass im going to be in that civil war, and after training the men they can stay for the war. Oh, would you be interested in a military base exchange.]
[OOC: Yea sure. You can built a base about fifty kilometers west of Targul Frumos, a coastal city in the south. I'll give you the link to my factbook so you can check it out, but I'm at a friends house right now.]
The blessed Chris
23-08-2005, 10:45
The blessed Chris is willing to donate a division of indoctrinated infantry on principle.
Spizania
23-08-2005, 11:25
We could give you ten thuosand troops (sidearms only) im having trouble getting hold of some modern tanks.
The Macabees
23-08-2005, 16:22
We accept both contingents of men and troops, and in return we will ship to Spizania two hundred Panzerkampfwaggen XII BredtSverts, one of the most modern and most well equipped tanks on the battlefield. We thank both nations for their contributions - they will not be put to waste.
[signed]Fedor I
Doomingsland
23-08-2005, 16:38
OOC:Hey Mac, can I RP one of the Doomingslandian SS guys in a standard sewer cleaning op in that city they're being used in?
New Dornalia
23-08-2005, 16:38
OOC: Rping as Upper Xen....again
IC:
We of Upper Xen are left with a bewildering array of tanks and other vehicles which, quite frankly, don't go together. We have about 3,000 T-80U's which served in the recent Civil War, we were wondering if you wanted them. We also are willing to provide the appropriate tank crews and whatnot; plenty of veterans on our government payrolls are listed as tankers, and a sizable portion of them (not all) reportedly have fallen in with Mod gangs, Triads, or Yakuzas, so we need to get them decent employment.
Gordon Lew
President
Unified Peoples Of Upper Xen
The Macabees
23-08-2005, 16:43
[/b]To:[/b] Gordon Lew, Upper Xen
Unfortunately, the Waffen-SS, although foreign, stresses utmost quality and is the cream of the crop of our army - although motivated by money and not by patriarch. Regardless, the T-80 tank is considered a lesser quality piece of armor and consequently would not be used within our armored forces, even if crewed - the crews would just be transferred to higher quality tanks. Nonetheless, we thank you for your offer, and we apologize if we were a bit brute.
However, there are nations that are in need of armor, so if you allowed us to make a suggestion - sell the T-80s to smaller nations. We suspect that you would be making quite a bit of money since there are small nations in need of a larger military.
Thank you, again.
[signed]Fedor I
New Dornalia
23-08-2005, 16:48
Perhaps then, we could donate about 3,000 T-4 tanks then? The T-4s are a domestic model, of much better quality than the T-80U, and it has considerably more firepower.
Gordon Lew
President
Unified Peoples Of Upper Xen
The Macabees
23-08-2005, 16:54
To: President Lew, Upper Xen
In that case we are inclined to accept. The tanks will be used to reinforce two seperate armored divisions - which ones, we can't say right now due to civil troubles within our borders. Nonetheless, they will be put into use rather quickly, that we can ensure.
We thank you immensely for your donation. Our gratitude cannot be measured in words.
[signed]Fedor I
The Macabees
28-09-2005, 04:29
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Dostanuot Loj
28-09-2005, 05:11
Over the recent months, with the offer of the Second Macabea Empire of a Foreign SS unit, and the recent strife within our great ally, the Second Macabea Empire, we have recieved many notes of interest from the civillian population to join and support Macabea and the Foreign SS.
All those interested, and who have been approved by our government for such a task, are of the regular civillian population, and quite eagre to go out and see the world. As such we feel it our duty to our own people in this endeavour to offer assistance in regards to any logistical, or technical, or organizational aspect of the formation of a unit or units. As you are an ally of ours, we will open the opffer of any equipment we have in current use or storage if you should see it so fit to use.
We, unfortunatly, can not send criminals to this program. An attractive option it is, but one that is not legal within Sumerian laws or within the Constitution.
So, we hope the twenty-seven thousand, three hundred and nineteen (27,319) Citizens of Sumer who have volunteered for the Foreign SS.
Our only request is that we be allocated a 12% tax of their monthly payment, and annual (Yearly) updates to the Office of Internal Affairs regarding the status of each recruit (Active, MIA, KIA) for the purpose of census and geneology records.
Please, use them well, they are fine citizens.
Sumerian Governmental Headquarters:
- Head of the State,
Feild Marshal Peshtur Namtar
- Commanding Officer of Trade Department,
Feild Marshal Fidelos Ashurban
- Commanding Officer of External Relations,
Admiral Panchito Guanikeyu
- Commanding Officer of Internal Affairs,
Brigadier Reina Inarunikia
The Macabees
01-10-2005, 23:13
To: Dostanuot Loj
It's an honor to give your citizens a place within history and the Waffen-SS, and consequently, with your citizens we have carved out two new panzergrenadier divisions, a special operations regiment, and air assault group. The latter two will most likely be the ones with the most recognition [OOC: and they'll probably be sent to Lieraze]. Although we do respect and we are gracious for your offer of equipment it's more of a question of logistics, consequently, as a rule of thumb all SS divisions are outfitted with the same technology as our standard divisions. Nonetheless, if anything does come up, we will keep your offer in mind.
As per request, every year your government will be supplied with an official list of KIA, MIA and WIA, as well as a list of faults and dilinguincies. Your government will also have the ability to tax from their income tax [whatever they make with us], as they are your nationals, not ours.
Again, we wish to thank your administration and your citizens for their valour and their agreement to fight for a nation that they most likely have never been to, just because we are allies. Taking that in mind, you can count on us whenever your in need, and you can count on those Dostanuot Loj Waffen-SS formations returning to their home to defend it. That's a promise.
[signed]Fedor I
MassPwnage
02-10-2005, 00:01
To: Whoever Governs The Macabees
From: The MassPwnage Ministry of Sending Crap to Other Nations
RE: Yea....
This must be one of the biggest foreign mercenary recruitment schemes ever. Anyway, we want to be a part of this plan, so we plan to send a division of Pathfinders to the Macabees. We do request that you do keep track of the status of each soldier for our own recordkeeping abilities and that you send at least 50% of their pay directly to the MP government. Other than that, do whatever you feel like. They'll follow your code of military discipline while in your service, and if they don't, feel free to feed them into a meatgrinder.
Anyway, here's a description of the Pathfinder program.
Pathfinders:
The duty of MP Pathfinders is to act as the eyes and ears of an army, marine corps, or whatever the hell they're deployed as. Their role is to conduct reconaissance, spot for long range artillery strikes, conduct recconaissance through fire, determine the feasiblity of operations in an area, make initial contact with the enemy and otherwise gather field intelligence for their comrades. They are trained to live upon the land as much as possible, and are expert thieves, terrorists and raiders as well as field reconaissance units. They travel light, each man usually being equipped with some light surveillance or demolition equipment, an infrared wave blocking stealth/space blanket, a semi-automatic sniper rifle, and some lightweight optical camoflague equipped armor.
Usually, they travel in a very, very loose and open formation and operate as scattered fireteams keeping in contact with base and sending any relevant information back. Pathfinders can and will utilize all means of transportation available to them, especially utility vehicles, motorcycles, small boats and helicopters, but trained first and foremost to operate on foot, as they are generally used in terrain so harsh, that most vehicles are rendered useless, such as rocky coastal environments, mountains, swamps, forests, jungles and other areas that preclude the use of heavy motorized recco units, spy planes, satellites and other more advanced methods of determining where the enemy is.
As a final note, Pathfinders are qualified for both amphibious and airborne operations and have limited training in operating in a spaceborne environment.
The ORBAT of what I'm Sending:
28th Pathfinder Division:
-28/1 Pathfinder Br.
-28/2 Pathfinder Br.
-28/3 Pathfinder Br.
-28/4 Pathfinder Br.
-28/5 Pathfinder Br.
-28/6 Pathfinder Support and Coordination Br.
Total: 16,000 soldiers.
Pay Per Man: Equipment +Lodging + Health and Life Insurance + $30,000 a year MP base salary, + Hazard Pay + $2,000 extra dollars per rank.
What You Need to Add: Some sort of transport logistical support divsion if you want them to use vehicles.
The Macabees
02-10-2005, 00:30
To: MassPwnage
Indeed, this is the largest foreign mercenary recruitment, but there's a key difference. We stress utmost loyalty within our ranks, and if that means beating the fact into their head once they head over to fight for us, that's what it is. Regardless, your pathfinder division has found some interest within the Waffen-SS, especially with the possibilities of encroachments within Havenite land.
The sixteen thousand men have been accepted without hesitation, and the payment forms have been also. Thirty thousand will be base pay, with a two thousand dollar payment increase per rank. The status of the division will be relayed to you after every major combat operation and also per annum.
All equipment will be given to them by us, so that will not be a problem. We will make sure that these guys prove to be successful in the upcoming wars. They might even see action in Liareze if they are unfortunate enough. Anyways, thank you for the men.
[signed]Fedor I
Fifteen thousand (15,000) Russkyans ages 20-25 have volunteered for service in Waffen SS Panzergrenadier Division "Der Krieglied."
These men have completed Russkyan basic infantry training, a course that is approximately a year long, and 12,050 of them have graduated from the COHORT system employed at the NORDLAND training facility.
They have volunteered for battle, not pay. Whatever you do pay them, it would be appreciated if 25% of it were to be sent back to Russkya to be included in a "Krieglied Fund" for severely wounded SS personnel returned to the People's Socialist Republic.
The Macabees
02-10-2005, 01:13
To: Russkya
We appreciate the fifteen thousand men that want to see a fight within our Waffen-SS. They have been accepted without hesitation and they will be formed into the next Waffen-SS Panzergrenadier Division [Der Krieglied]. The 25% of their pay will be going to you, and you may regulate that as you wish throughout their existing tours of duties within our ranks.
Again, thank you and thank your citizenry for their decision to join the Waffen-SS.
[signed]Fedor I
The Macabees
02-10-2005, 22:36
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The Imperial Race
02-10-2005, 22:50
The imperial Race would like to send 2500 Mentally unstable former Waffen- SS to join your waffen SS. THey have been given the finest training in the region, but years of conflict and orders to murder innocents have made them well, insane. They are some of the Most Deadly troops in the world. but they can go crazy and we loose several thousand keeping them in place. so if you would like them they are perfect for deep penetration raids and paradrops
Furhur George Pita
The Macabees
03-10-2005, 16:31
To: The Imperial Race
Fortunately, mentally unstable soldiers are our preference. Unfortunately, they may die sooner than the more sane elements of the Waffen-SS. Nonetheless, they will die a glorious death. Indeed, they will be sent to the area that requires the most barbarism, the most blood.
Thank you and your people for their contribution to the greatest mass cause of the world.
[signed]Fedor I
The Imperial Race
04-10-2005, 01:59
you are very wellcome. they will be sent ASAP. have good security once they are on your soil you will need to contain them
Kaldoreia
07-10-2005, 06:39
As promised, we hereby commit a contingent of 5000 Kaldoreian Light Infantry to your Waffen-SS. May they serve you long and well. We would ask that their commanding officer grace us with regular reports on their training, their whereabouts, casualties inflicted, and all other routine matters, so that we may monitor their performance under their new command. Our High Council is currently considering this to be a potentialy excellent training ground for our expanding military. If the experience of service in your armed forces proves benefitial for this first contingent, we will most likely increase our contribution of forces in the future, and commit troops on a rotational basis (such as 2 or 5 year tours of service). I hope you will find this potential arrangement agreeable, and would appreciate any input you may have in the matter.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/Kaldoreia/180905842.jpg
Dorian Blucher
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Macabees
07-10-2005, 20:55
To: Dorian Blucher, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kaldoreia
In this instance, your five thousand men are welcomed within the ranks of the Waffen-SS. They will receive the base pay of your nation [but instead, paid by us] and your country will be able to tax them on its own from this payment. If your country ever needs their services they are guaranteed that they will be free to fight for your nation; that is, indeed, their first priority.
Nonetheless, thank you for your contribution. They have been formed into a Special Operations Regiment.
[signed]Fedor I
Roman Republic
07-10-2005, 21:18
The fatherland would like to send 10,000 Roman soldiers to join any Panzer Division, Special Forces, or Air Assault Group.
Spizania
07-10-2005, 21:21
We would like to commit 5000 Members of the 125th Foreign Legion(Arabanistan) Light Infantry to the Waffen-SS
The Macabees
07-10-2005, 21:37
Those men donated from the Roman Republic will be put into the 39th Waffen-SS Panzer Divisionen, while Spizania's men will be put into the 1st Air Assault Regiment. The payment will be the same as the other men, and both countries can tax their soldiers as they will.
Spizania
07-10-2005, 21:40
OOC: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9762510#post9762510
HEre you are my civil war threa din case you dont check your TGs and ive surrendered on W@W so can i ahve my name change now?
Teh confederacy thanks you for your gift, and hopes this will result in teh further ccooperation fo our two countries
After some political pressure to know more about such a great number of Russkyan men-at-arms, in both terms of casualties, assigned missions and operations, and whereabouts, the Politburo has requested that your government or military high command, whichever branch that focuses on control of the foreign Waffen SS divisons, forward reports of Waffen SS PzGren Divisonen "Der Krieglied" to the Russkyan Command Staff on a weekly basis when deployed in combat operations or on a monthly basis when not deployed. The same would also be appreciated for the recce-gruppe. (See Below.)
Such a move would be greatly appreciated by the Russkyan Government as a whole, and could possibly factor into any potential future negotations of military hardware.
It has also come to our attention that nearly 120, 000 extra men have volunteered to serve in what they are calling "Waffen SS Recce Gruppe 'Battle-flag (of the) Florian Geyer'," claiming their current Commanding Officer's heritage places his grandfather as a company commander of the Waffen SS 8th Florian Geyer Cavalry Division, as their reason for requesting their unit name.
Please note that nearly 40, 000 of these men are highly trained Russkyan recce specialists. They too shall serve you well, perhaps best while supporting the PzGren division "Der Krieglied."
Unfortunately such a manpower drain of trained Russkyan soldiers and active reservists has come to the attention of the Russkyan Military Command Staff, and further service by sworn-in Russkyan soldiers has now been restricted. As such the Politburo feels that these are the last two divisions that can be raised for service in your fine Foreign SS Service army group(s).
Best Regards,
[Signed.]
OOC:
- What I mean by 'reports' and the like would be a TG with a URL to any ongoing RPs in which these forces are being used. This would prove to be quite beneficial to my record-keeping and other projects. It is much appreciated.
Edit No. 1: Recce is a British Commonwealth term for 'recon' or reconnaissance. The Russkyan Florian Geyer Battalion would work best tasked to battlefield reconnaissance, pathfinding (essentially the same thing) or skirmishing with other light forces, as that is where their trained troop cadre excells.