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The SS Rebellion, or the ''Schutzstaffel'' Rebellion, was an armed insurrection led by [[Heinrich Himmler]] and the leadership of the ''Schutzstaffel'' during the stagnation of the Reich in the 1950s and at the height of the [[West Russian War]].
The SS Rebellion was an armed insurrection led by [[Heinrich Himmler]] and the leadership of the ''Schutzstaffel'' (SS) during the stagnation of the German ''Reich'' in the 1950s, at the height of the [[West Russian War]].


== Background ==
=== Background ===
The victory over the Allies in the Second World War brought significant wealth and prestige for the Germans. The empire's economy underwent rapid growth and expansion due to the Reich's vast conquest of land across Europe and former colonial holdings in Africa.
The victory over the Allies in the Second World War brought significant wealth and prestige to Germany. The ''Reich''’s economy underwent rapid growth and expansion, due mostly to its vast conquests across Europe and Africa.


However, this prosperity and economic growth was short-lived, as ambitious projects sought by [[Adolf Hitler]] and [[Albert Speer]] drained the German treasury, which inevitably caused economic stagnation and financial crisis.
However, this prosperity and economic growth was short-lived, as ambitious projects sought by [[Adolf Hitler]] and [[Albert Speer]] drained the German treasury, which inevitably caused economic stagnation and financial crisis.


The ''Schützstaffel'', led by Heinrich Himmler, slowly became disgusted with what they saw as political and social degeneration of the Reich. Soon, plans were laid out by the SS's Leadership to seize power in a coup d'etat and run Germany on their own terms.
The ''Schutzstaffel'', led by Heinrich Himmler, slowly became disgusted with what they saw as political and social degeneration of the ''Reich''. Soon, plans were laid out by the SS's Leadership to seize power in a coup d'etat and run Germany on their own terms.


=== The Plan ===
=== The Plan ===
The plan was simple. Taking advantage of the chaos sown by the [[West Russian War]], SS Units began to prepare for the coup. By shifting key Waffen-SS forces just behind the frontlines of the Wehrmacht under the guise of enacting anti-partisan activities, they could take Heer units by surprise. Meanwhile, locally-quartered SS garrisons seized the capital of Germania and ousted Hitler from his position as Fuhrer.
Taking advantage of the chaotic situation caused by the [[West Russian War]], SS Units began to prepare for the coup. By shifting key Waffen-SS forces just behind the frontlines of the Wehrmacht under the guise of enacting anti-partisan activities, they could take ''Heer'' units by surprise. Meanwhile, locally-quartered SS garrisons seized the capital of Germania and ousted Hitler from his position as ''Führer''.


=== The Revelation and Collapse ===
=== The Revelation and Collapse ===
Unbeknowst to the Schützstaffel's leadership, Heer General Hans Speidel with other generals in the Oberkommando des Heeres (OKH) discovered the Schützstaffel's plan to divide and conquer Germania. Seeing no other choice, Heer units across the front attacked the SS who were planning to strike from their rear, driving many SS units to either surrender or flee; the [[Dirlewanger Brigade|36th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS]] was pushed deeper into Russia by the Heer's counterattack.
Unbeknowst to the SS leadership, Heer General Hans Speidel with other generals in the Oberkommando des Heeres (OKH) discovered the SS’s plan. WIth no other choice, Heer units across the front attacked the SS who were planning to strike from their rear, driving many SS units to either surrender or flee; the [[Dirlewanger Brigade|36th Waffen Grenadier Division]] was pushed deeper into Russia by the Heer's counterattack, seizing the city of Orsk, and establishing a kleptocratic bandit-based regime.


=== Hitler's Compromise ===
=== Hitler's Compromise ===
Hitler, having been notified directly by OKH about the SS Coup and the plans, summoned Himmler. Hitler showed the plans to Himmler, and openly told him that he had committed treason against the Reich. However, Hitler knew that the SS had gained so much influence and power that any punitive action taken against Himmler would kickstart a civil war between Germany and the SS.
Hitler, having been notified directly by OKH about the SS Coup and the plans, summoned Himmler. Revealing his knowledge of Himmler’s plans, Hitler accused Himmler of treason. However, the situation was such that arresting Himmler would have led to civil unrest, forseeably a civil war.


As a compromise, Hitler told Himmler that he and his staff would be sent off to Reichskommissariat Belgien-Nord Frankreich, which had recently ceded new territories from the French State. The SS would be split in half, with Himmler's Staff taking half, and the other half of the SS remaining in Germany, under the command of Reinhard Heydrich. Himmler agreed, and set off, forming [[Burgundy|SS State of Burgundy]] shortly after. The coup had effectively been cut short.
As a compromise, Hitler offered Himmler the opportunity to establish the [[Burgundy|''Ordenstaat'' of Burgundy]] from the territories of Reichskommissariat Belgien-Nord Frankreich, which had recently been ceded to Germany by the French State. The SS in Germany proper would be transferred to the command of the relatively more moderate [[Reinhard Heydrich]].


=== Consequences ===
=== Consequences ===
Himmler's SS was effectively exiled to the Reichskommissariat in Burgundy and the German SS was reshuffled. Significant numbers of loyal Waffen-SS divisions still remained in Germania under Reinhard Heydrich. Although distinct from the Burgundian SS, many speculate that Heydrich's leadership is just a ruse, with Himmler still being de facto leader of the German SS.
Himmler's SS was effectively exiled to Burgundy, and the German SS was reorganised. Large numbers of loyal Waffen-SS divisions still remained in Germania under Reinhard Heydrich. Although officially distinct from the Burgundian SS, the German SS is strongly influenced by Burgundy, with Himmler still being de facto leader of the German SS.


The ''Wehrmacht''’s traditional distrust of the SS intensified as a result of the attempted coup, and spread to other areas of political life in Germany, especially among the conservative and reformist factions.
Due to the effects of the coup, Wehrmacht Officers and personnel still distrust the SS for their attempted coup, with many speculating that Himmler didn't truly end his quest to cleanse the Reich, and is planning to launch a second attempt from Ordenstaat Burgundy, away from the prying eyes of the rest of Germania.
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