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“Don't Poke the Bear!”

The Libertarian Technocracy of Greater Thule is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by The Potentate with an even hand, and remarkable for its museums and concert halls. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.89 billion enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, pro-business individuals is mainly concerned with Defence, although Law & Order and Education are secondary priorities. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Greater Thule City. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Arms Manufacturing and Uranium Mining.

Voting is voluntary, Jennifer Government is a bestseller, citizens may cast their vote over the internet or phone, and the military struggles with recruitment. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling. Greater Thule's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Credit.

Greater Thule is ranked 3rd in the region and 406th in the world for Highest Unemployment Rates.