The Independent Warlord State of J o J is a titanic, cultured nation, ruled by General Grievous with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, daily referendums, and frequent executions. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 18.747 billion J o Jians 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, corrupt government is primarily concerned with Defense, although Law & Order, Industry, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Charleston. The average income tax rate is 86.7%.

The frighteningly efficient J o Jian economy, worth a remarkable 4,009 trillion Stolen Lightsabers a year, is broadly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 213,886 Stolen Lightsabers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.6 times as much as the poorest.

Scientists who publish a non-reproducible result are tarred and feathered, the taste of spices can sail a thousand ships, people transfer their assets to bank accounts in Manamana before getting divorced, and terrorism and assassination are tried-and-true methods of political activism. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. J o J's national animal is the Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is The Cult of All Holy Steve Sayre.

J o J is ranked 217,689^th in the world and 2^nd in Appalachia for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -3.35 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.