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The Imperial Empire of ReignStorms is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Emperor Octavian with an even hand, and notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working, cynical population of 1.741 billion are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Defence, although Law & Order and Education are secondary priorities. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Reignapolis. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Tourism and Woodchip Exports.

Tax evaders are regularly visited by agents of the ReignStorms Blood Tithe, military geniuses responsible for brilliant campaigns are drummed out because they have close same-sex friends and an interest in interior design, popular political cartoonists are thrown in jail for inciting dissent, and the poor are often seen pale and dizzy after selling their blood to make ends meet. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. ReignStorms's national animal is the Storm Saber, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, its national religion is the Church of Reignstorms, and its currency is the Keys.

ReignStorms is ranked 14th in the region and 2,763rd in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.