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“Freedom Through Unity”

The Federated Union of Amaltheus is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 1.258 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, liberal government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Education, although Social Welfare and Healthcare are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 80%, and even higher for the wealthy. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.

Teenagers across the country are celebrating the defeat of a national curfew bill, the average commuter spends four hours a day driving to and from work, major cities shut down as their local sports team takes to the field every day, and government officials have to mortgage their homes to make ends meet. Crime is totally unknown. Amaltheus's national animal is the striped vole, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the hatcher.

Amaltheus is ranked 621st in the region and 43,255th in the world for Largest Furniture Restoration Industry.