Schutzstaffel

The Schutzstaffel (colloquially referred to as the SS) was a Nazi Secret Service that began during Hitler's reign of Germany. It was commanded by Heinrich Himmler (PROSE: Timewyrm: Exodus) and Reinhard Heydrich. (PROSE: Illegal Alien)

SS insignia was represented by two lightning flashes, a symbol which was typically worn on the collars of its members. Other insignia included a silver death's head. (PROSE: Illegal Alien)

The Waffen-SS served as the military wing of the Schutzstaffel. They operated with German forces during the Second World War. (AUDIO: A Thousand Tiny Wings) They played a role in the North Africa Campaign (PROSE: The Turing Test) and the Battle of the Bulge. The 1st SS Panzer Division was a tank division of the Waffen-SS. (PROSE: Autumn Mist)

During the War Lords' attempt to assist Nazi Germany win the Second World War, they used their technology to control SS soldiers, to the point where they were able to reanimate their corpses. (PROSE: Timewyrm: Exodus)

SS Brigadier General Kraus, a member of the Schutzstaffel, was sent by Himmler to the Le Mur Engineering compound in Nazi-occupied Jersey to receive a report on the Cybermen found there. (PROSE: Illegal Alien)

Under the command of Hans Grau, the SS seized control of the Institute of Alien Technology and hunted its director Dr Elbaum. The institute was later renamed to Project Hermod. Prior to SS intervention, it had significant autonomy to operate in Germany. Members of the project were forced to work in conjunction with the Third Reich government, while a number of other members were shot due to their tolerance of "lower races and degenerates". (AUDIO: The Dying Room)

The SS guarded the Reichschancellery. In 1938, SS guards were present outside as Erich Zimmerman arrived at the building. (TV: Let's Kill Hitler)

Koenig, an SS lieutenant, led a group of SS that landed on the British coast in 1941. They attempted to use a piece of Chronosteel which would block British radio signals, allowing German ships to attack without being detected. The plan was foiled by George Woods and the time-travelling Clyde Langer. (TV: Lost in Time)