Special Operations Group 1B

Sonder-Einsatzgruppe 1B
Generalmajor Uwe Veidt, 1936
Active	1934-1949
Disbanded	1949
Country	Englean Empire
Branch	Abwehr
Type	Armed research branch
Size	110
HQ	Kittersdorf
Nickname(s)	Abwehr Paranormal Division
Commanders
Director of Special Archelogical Investigations	Dr. Uwe Veidt

The Special Operations Group 1B (German: Sonder-Einsatzgruppe 1B) was a special division of the Englean Abwehr dedicated to the global investigation of "special" archeological artefacts. Exact information is not specified in historical documents, but it has been widely stated that the division was tasked with locating artefacts with paranormal and/or religious importance in order to discover a new type of superweapon. This has been supported by documents showing that its leader, Dr. Uwe Veidt, was heavily involved in the occult. Some documents state that Dr. Veidt had possibly discovered the Ark of the Covenant, but it is unknown. Due to the mystery surrounding the division, it has been nicknamed the Abwehr Paranormal Division.

Notable Incidents

Talvistovan Lapland, 1938

It is to be noted that the information about this incident comes from leaked documents, first-hand accounts, and other research from historians.

The Talvistovan Incident, as it is referred to, is reported to have occurred on the night of July 3, 1938. Cooperating with the Talvistovan Department of Native Affairs and the Border Authority, the SOG 1B had been investigating an area within the rural Talvistovan Lapland. The exact subject in which the group was investigating was that of an ancient Pagan myth which described the "kirotun maan", a supposed "portal to Hell" located within the frozen portion of the Lapland. Dr. Veidt was stated to have been "absolutely positive" that he had determined the location of the cave which contained the mythical portal, however the location is not discussed in documents and eyewitness accounts refuse to name the location.

After weeks of searching for the cave, it was stated that two soldiers discovered a cave with two partially buried obelisks just before the entrance. It was later roughly translated to "The beginning of the end", with a message of warning not to proceed written in old Pagan runes. Upon the discovery of the cave, it was decided that it was necessary to wait until the late spring in order to allow the ice to thaw and allow better access.

The first proper entrance into the cave occurred on July 2, in which the cave was meticulously prepared and investigated prior to the deeper penetration of the system. The reference in which Dr. Veidt utilised stated that the kirotun maan was located "deep within the heart of the body of the beast," which was believed to have been the cave. Veidt himself arrived on the evening of July 3, marking the beginning of the full investigation. A group of five Talvistovan soldiers accompanied the Englean personnel for security, along with a two armed low-ranking Engleans. One of these Engleans, who went by the name "Gerhard" to conceal his identity, gave an eyewitness testimony to the events of the night.

According to Gerhard, the path further into the cave was riddled with various runes on the walls - all the same that was seen at the entrance of the cave, stating to not proceed further. Surprising to Gerhard was the fact that Veidt was leading the group, and looked "absolutely fascinated" and "exhilarated" at the situation he was in. Armed with only his ancient passages as a guide, the doctor ventured forth into the darkness that welcomed the men. About thirty minutes of walking, Veidt suddenly instructed the men to halt in place. As the men stood silent, they were able to slowly begin to hear a noticeable humming noise nearby. As they did not carry a generator with them, it was assumed that the humming was originating from something further forward. As the men continued forward, the humming noise was reported to have gotten stronger - with two men dropping to the ground, covering their ears as if they were under attack by a sonic weapon. The men were evacuated, while those who were unaffected continued. Gradually the men approached a large opening, which appeared to be some form of crude temple. Within the "temple," Gerhard noted that each man's watch went haywire; each hand wildly spun around in different directions at an alarmingly fast pace, and would continue to do so until the men exited the "temple" later. The outer walls of the temple were made out of the stone that surrounded the cave, but were marked in red runes of the "danger" type from before. Gerhard stated that there appeared to be "thousands" of them, some appearing to have been drawn in blood while the rest were crudely cut into the rock.

Within the center of the room stood a strange stone structure, in the shape of an arch. The structure was built from multiple stones, stacked on top of each other - even those forming the "arch" bridge between the two supporting sides. Upon approaching the structure, it was noted that one page within Veidt's ancient book began to glow a bright orange and became so hot that it forced Veidt to drop it to the floor. Alarmed, the doctor slowly stepped back from the "altar" of the "temple." Suddenly the page began to shake violently, appearing to be doing so by its own accord without any outer forces. The humming noise began to get louder, eventually causing each man to have to cover their ears to prevent debilitating pain. All of the sudden, the arch began to vibrate as well. Slowly each rock began to float, eventually forming a proper arch floating about 2 feet off of the floor of the altar. The page from Veidt's book then flew towards the arch, causing what Gerhard stated to be the "opening of the gate to hell." Within the arch appeared a light orange "mirror," displaying a reflection of the temple and the men - but it was not them. The mirror displayed decayed versions of the men, each a skeleton with "melted" skin and torn uniforms. Upon approaching this "mirror," it was stated that one could hear faint voices speaking in an unknown language and even "terrifying" screams in the background.

One Talvistovan soldier investigating the arch accidentally tripped on the altar, and fell into the "portal" before the others could save him. He was still visible through the mirror, but began to fade from sight. This did not occur before the previously mentioned "reflections" suddenly approaching the man. His fear could be heard from the other side, not before the group "pounced" on his presence and his immense screams could be heard as the group took him from the SOG's sight. Following the man's disappearance, another Talvistovan noted to be the man's brother was noted as to have "grabbed three bottles of vodka, stuffed them in his bag, then grabbed his rifle and helmet" and then "...proceeding to run full-force towards and into the hell-mirror, never to return." The arch then collapsed after his entrance, and the temple began to shake violently. Fearing a collapse of the structure, Veidt ordered the evacuation of the rest of the men out of the cave.

The men escaped the cave, and ordered to remain silent about the event for the rest of their lives. Documents about the event did not leak until the 1950s, when noted spy Johan Gessling had leaked them to the Krassenburg Post.