The Republic of Athrax is a colossal, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service, irreverence towards religion, and punitive income tax rates. The compassionate population of 2.605 billion Athraxians 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Longrey. The average income tax rate is 50.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The Athraxian economy, worth 104 trillion solidas a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Automobile Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 40,131 solidas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

The legislature keeps promising "more study" of corruption allegations against the parliamentary whip system, children are brainwashed at a young age to accept "Love and peace!" as a way of life, Leader has just been declared ruler of Athrax in an international press conference, and the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Athrax's national animal is the swan, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Athrax is ranked 106,217^th in the world and 5,944^th in Balder for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 2,131.24 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.