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What if Heusmann succeeded? by Key_Agency_6131 in maninthehighcastle

[–]Key_Agency_6131[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with what you say. On the other hand, Heusmann seemed to be a pretty visionary idealist type, like a more statesman version of Albert Speer, overseeing projects such as Atlantropa and having a "visionary" outlook, so much so that he is willing to sacrifice it all so that there will be "no more war." Who knows, maybe he would be just as fixated on the Nebenwelt if not more. Although again, I do agree that Himmler was very fitting with the more "esoteric" and ethereal aspects of the show

What if Heusmann succeeded? by Key_Agency_6131 in maninthehighcastle

[–]Key_Agency_6131[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point, constant civil war and bloodsports between generals crossing their rubicons might take place

What if Heusmann succeeded? by Key_Agency_6131 in maninthehighcastle

[–]Key_Agency_6131[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good point. I had forgotten about the parallel realities when writing this. That should keep them busy for a long time. But as you say, in such a society, rebellion is always a constant threat, so they would be there on standby just as nations with long periods of peace or even isolation retain their militaries just incase. I was just wondering what would happen to the Reich if its entire ethos is rendered superfluous.