The Republic of Autonomous Star Systems is a tiny, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 8 million Autonomous Star Systemsians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, with Healthcare, Welfare, and Administration also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.0%.

The strong Autonomous Star Systemsian economy, worth 328 billion Ducats a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 41,073 Ducats, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 264,723 per year while the poor average 2,574, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Autonomous Star Systems's national animal is the Bear, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Autonomous Star Systems is ranked 312,273^rd in the world and 56^th in Swabia for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring -57.88 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.