The Democratic States of Radiant Sword 97 is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 4.248 billion Radiant Sword 97ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Healthcare, and Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 9.8%.

The very strong Radiant Sword 97ian economy, worth 185 trillion marks a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 43,771 marks, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 123,558 per year while the poor average 12,412, a ratio of 10.0 to 1.

Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Radiant Sword 97's national animal is the falcon, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Radiant Sword 97 is ranked 215,593^rd in the world and 3,688^th in Artificial Solar System for Most Patriotic, with 5 flags saluted per person per day.