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“Vox Populi, Vox Dei”

The Imperial Commonwealth of Malkyer is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by King-Emperor Charles II with a fair hand, and renowned for its complete lack of public education. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 9.49 billion live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, pro-business individuals concentrates mainly on Defence, although Education and Law & Order are on the agenda. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Manetheren. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Book Publishing industries.

Government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries, a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, voting is voluntary, and corporations are either above the law or corrupting it. Crime is pervasive. Malkyer's national animal is the horse, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the crown.

Malkyer is ranked 19th in the region and 3,612th in the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.