The Empire of Semper 5 is a colossal, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its irreverence towards religion. The quiet, industrious population of 6.243 billion Semper 5ians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 24.2%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Semper 5ian economy, worth 241 trillion Cadrilants a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Furniture Restoration, and Pizza Delivery. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 38,629 Cadrilants, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

It is illegal to make racist remarks in public, scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, local mafias have a tough time disposing of dead snitches without catching the attention of recycling authorities, and conductors wield diamond-encrusted batons to fit in with their freshly gilded surroundings. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Semper 5's national animal is the Crowned Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Semper 5 is ranked 169,178^th in the world and 1,931^st in Artificial Solar System for Most Patriotic, with 7.34 flags saluted per person per day.