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“Ours is the Fury”

The Varangian Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia is a gargantuan, safe nation, ruled by Reichschancellor Max Theyling with an iron fist, and notable for its sprawling nuclear power plants. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 13.395 billion enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

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

The government is seen to favor Catholics, billions of Kronas are being blown on orbital weapons development, politicians are often seen with soldiers pointing guns at their heads, and citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Galicia-Volhynia's national animal is the Eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, its national religion is Varangian Orthodoxism, and its currency is the Krona.

Galicia-Volhynia is ranked 27th in the region and 318th in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.