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“Tu ne cede malis sed contra audentior ito”

The Capitalist Stratokritarchy of Derscon is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Mahatzar Alexei I Andropov with an even hand, and notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 13.958 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.

The small, liberal, pro-business government 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 Kaesthondheim. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing industries.

Wealthy parents-to-be can select their perfect baby, the government has enacted freedom of information, college students make ends meet by selling their kidneys, and elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is moderate, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Derscon's national animal is the Albino squirrel, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Cult of the Dragon God, and its currency is the Xelmark.

Derscon is ranked 4th in the region and 1,252nd in the world for Largest Basket Weaving Sector.