The Imperial Outpost of Ligonia is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Emperor Jamias V with an even hand, and notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, keen interest in outer space, and unlimited-speed roads. The hard-nosed population of 3.326 billion Lygonians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Löwenstadt. The average income tax rate is 40.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ligonian economy, worth 303 trillion Lygmarks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 91,262 Lygmarks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Surrogate mothers are encouraged to refer to their wombs as 'rental space', Emperor Jamias V's iHouse is so intelligent that it manages its own social media accounts, the media seems excessively interested in what Emperor Jamias V is wearing this season, and nose plugs are the latest Ligonian fashion accessory. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ligonia's national animal is the Golden Lion, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its national religion is Protestant Christianity.

Ligonia is ranked 38,639^th in the world and 10^th in Modorra for Highest Food Quality, scoring 43.08 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.