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“In the eyes of empire builders men are but tools”

The Empire of Tergnitz is a huge, economically powerful nation, renowned for its sprawling nuclear power plants. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 771 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.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Commerce. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Pretoria. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 3%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Tourism industries.

Citizens must pay to enjoy Tergnitz's pristine beaches, children as young as twelve are conscripted into the armed forces, breastfeeding mothers are replacing smokers to loiter outside the workplace, and a niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Tergnitz's national animal is the Eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the Imperial Dollar.

Tergnitz is ranked 2nd in the region and 5,861st in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.