Reichskommissariat Zentralafrika

Reichskommissariat Zentralafrika is a colonial holding of the Greater Germanic Reich, sitting in the heart of Africa. It is one of the 3 Reichskommissariats in Africa, having been carved out of former European colonies as part of the peace settlement between the defeated Allied Powers and the victorious Germanic Reich.

It is administered by Reichskommissar Siegfried Müller, a famous hero, seen on television frequently. In reality however, Zentralafrika acts more as Müller's fiefdom, with day to day administration run by Rolf Steiner, whilst he goes on safari trips to hunt big game and adventuring.

History

Carved out from the colonial holdings of the Belgian Congo Free State as part of the peace deal between the Germans and the Belgians, the lands of the Congo would be handed to the Germans. From which, Reichkommissariat Zentralafrika was born.

A Rising Star

During the Nazi's quest to subjugate and colonise Africa, and the eventual bush war in the Congo against their efforts, a rising star from the ranks, Oberleutnant Siegfried Müller proved himself useful in pacifying the region. This was done through hiring or coercing at gunpoint - Congolese tribespeople to inflitrate and assist in destroying the resistance cells, as well as act as guides through the unfamilar terrain.

These methods earned him much fame and distinction, and as his reward he was promoted to Reichskommisar of Zentralafrika.

Allegedly, due to his connections and kickbacks as Reichskommisar, Müller's acquired wealth was so large that he would routinely boast about how he didn't need men to put down any rebellions. Instead he would simply pay off the rebels to join his army instead, completely averting rebellions with the wave of his hand and a wad of cash.

The Golden Years

Under his leadership, Zentralafrika would quickly grow to be one of the most profitable Reichskommisariats of the Reich.

Open to foreign exploitation, many German companies would flock to the resource-rich Katanga region, taking advantage of its natural resources and cheap labour.

At some time in the 50s prior to the German economic crash, the Congo river would be dammed, resulting in the basin flooding over. The human toll from the damming of the river was severe, especially amongst the local natives who drowned or lost their homes as a result. However, with the Congo dam planted, irrigation and access to water was readily available, allowing the growth of large plantations of cash crops surrounding the lake, which were extremely profitable..

Zentralafrika's profits would drop somewhat due to the economic crash and stagnation of the Reich in the mid-50s, partly due to a drop in investments into the region as a whole. However, like it's sister state Reichskommissariat Ostafrika, they would be the only parts of the German economy to turn a surplus and generate profits.