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“Veritas Omnia Vincit”

The Empire of Shazbotdom is a gargantuan, economically powerful nation, ruled by Larry Williams with a fair hand, and notable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 11.898 billion enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Defence, Education, and Law & Order. It meets every day to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Shaz City. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Gambling industry, followed by Information Technology and Book Publishing.

Teenagers across the country are celebrating the defeat of a national curfew bill, the government has instituted 'traveller reservations' across the country, Shazbotdom's educational system is the envy of many and regarded as a pinnacle of academic achievement, and only vaccinated citizens may have free healthcare. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shazbotdom's national animal is the Havoc, which is also the nation's favorite main course, its national religion is Secularism, and its currency is the Black Dollar.

Shazbotdom is ranked 7th in the region and 48,930th in the world for Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector.