The Dirlewanger Brigade, officially the 36th Waffen SS Panzer-Grenadier Brigade, is a loose collection of bandits and criminals located in southern Russia, based around the city of Orsk.
History[]
The Dirlewanger Brigade is less of a country and more of a raider territory that consists of the former SS Dirlewanger Brigade. The brigade was forced to flee into Russia following an attempt by the SS to destroy the Wehrmacht during the West Russian War that was foiled by General Hans Speidel. The Brigade mostly consists of SS men, mercenaries, murderers, and other criminals who seek a way to enrich themselves.
The Brigade has gained a reputation of brutality and barbarity even for the standards of post-collapse Russia. Outside observers claim that their next move is going to be towards the Commune of Orenburg, one of Russia's richest and most populated cities.
The Brigade is opposed by the forces of the Ural League and other nearby warlords. The brigade has little unity and is held together only by Dirlewanger's leadership and a common goal of conquest and enrichment. When Dirlewanger dies, the brigade will collapse.
The flag of Dirlewanger's Realm.
Politics[]
Cabinet[]
| Cabinet member | Role | Ideology | Trait(s) and effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskar Dirlewanger | Head of state |  National Socialism
|
No Traits |
| Oskar Dirlewanger | Head of government | National Socialism
|
The Black Bandit:
|
| Lorenz Hackenholt | Foreign minister | National Socialism
|
Kneel or Die:
|
| Hermann Erich Bauer | Economy minister | National Socialism
|
Slave Master:
|
| Fritz Schmedes | Security minister | National Socialism
|
Disgraced Exile:
|
Political parties[]
| Political party | Ideology | Popularity | Party leader | Is ruling? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirlewanger Loyalists (Dirlewanger-Loyalisten) |
National Socialism |
41% | Oskar Dirlewanger | Yes |
| United Mercenary Syndicate (Vereinigtes Söldnersyndikat) |
 Paternalism |
40% | No | |
| Russian End Conscription Alliance (Russische Wehrpflichtende Allianz) |
 Socialism |
14% | No | |
| Wehrmacht Soldiers (Soldaten der Wehrmacht) |
 Fascism |
5% | No | |
| No Authority | Socialism |
No, it triggers after Dirlewanger dies |
Political leaders[]
| Leader | Ideology | Party | In power | Popularity | Leader trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oskar Dirlewanger | National Socialism |
Dirlewanger Loyalists | Yes | 41% | |
| Fritz Schmedes | National Socialism |
Dirlewanger Loyalists | No, can come to power after Dirlewanger dies |
