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The Imperial Mercenary Empire of Mushrenia is a huge, safe nation, ruled by King Zeria Tarkel Bozl IV with an even hand, and renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 871 million 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.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Commerce. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Zelmisburg. The average income tax rate is 71%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Tourism, and Information Technology industries.

Drug distribution is tightly controlled by the government, space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down, teachers are routinely tested to keep their jobs, and the government extracts trade concessions from poor nations in exchange for humanitarian aid. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Mushrenia's national animal is the Mushrenian Ice Naga, and its currency is the Mushlar.

Mushrenia is ranked 72nd in the region and 4,061st in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.