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“Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum”

The Empire of the Golden Throne of The Macabees is a gargantuan, economically powerful nation, renowned for its sprawling nuclear power plants. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 14.656 billion live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

There is no government in the normal sense of the word; however, a small group of community-minded, pro-business individuals juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Commerce, and Education. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Arms Manufacturing, and Information Technology industries.

Citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens, the children of The Macabees are often remarked upon for their cheery attitude to extreme violence, cities are engulfed by smog, and record sales of 'child-whacking sticks' have been recorded. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a major problem. The Macabees's national animal is the Imperial Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Riokmark.

The Macabees is ranked 41st in the region and 54,944th in the world for Best Weather.