The N***s are a National Socialist faction in the Metro centered around the three main stations of Tverskaya, Chekhovskaya and Pushkinskaya which they dub "The Reich". However, they maintain numerous outposts and maintain a military presence in several outlying stations, possibly as an attempt at expansion as the N***s are an imperialist faction. They are headed by one man, the Führer, and obey hi
s every command (giving the impression of an authoritarian society). The Fourth Reich as a whole is split into three sections: the N***s, its military, and the Reich itself.To completely understand the N***s, it is important to understand their ideology. They formed their organization based on the Third Reich of N**i Germany, however, it is not for German purity, like its predecessor, but rather for their Genetic Purity free of deformities. For example, anybody that has even the slightest deformity found in the Metro are considered a lower race and treated as second class. However, another trait unique to the post-war world is the strict regulations they heavily emphasize. They want humanity to be rid of corrupt genes caused by radiation. If a person is missing two fingers or even a toe, the penalty is death. Recently, more strict standards are implemented such as height. The Reich's race and genetic standards cause many people living inside the Reich to become Refugees.The Reich is a totalitarian dictatorship similarly to the Red line. As such, it is lead by one man - the Führer. What he says goes and any question to it usually results in ex*****on. He enforces strict anti-mutation and physical feature standards policy on what it is to be a "Pure Human". It is common policy that if one of these features aren't perfect, one is considered a mutant and executed. Basically, it perfectly mirrors Hitler.The N**i soldiers of the Fourth Reich are fewer in numbers compared to the Red Line military, but the average soldier is superior due to being well trained and equipped. They seem to have a more efficient command structure and a grasp of military tactics than most other Metro factions, most likely because of the militaristic nature of N***sm, but also an apparent preference of quality over quantity when it comes to troops. This doctrine is also most likely practiced out of necessity, given the relatively low population of the Fourth Reich. Due to their xenophobic political beliefs causing hostility towards any non-N***s regardless of their faction, their hatred for outsiders and 'shoot first - ask questions later' policy extremely limits their recruitment base as it is impossible for outsider volunteers who sympathize with their cause to join their ranks, which is more common with the other factions. It is assumed all Fourth Reich soldiers are born and/or raised in the N**i stations.
