The Empire of the Golden Throne of The Macabees is a behemoth, cultured nation, notable for its infamous sell-swords, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 50.539 billion Macabeans 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, corrupt, liberal, pro-business, outspoken individuals juggles the competing demands of Industry, Law & Order, and Education. Income tax is unheard of.

The frighteningly efficient Macabean economy, worth an astonishing 19,153 trillion Ríokmarks a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Information Technology, and Retail. Average income is an amazing 378,993 Ríokmarks, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 1,224,864 per year while the poor average 88,620, a ratio of 13.8 to 1.

Calls to prayer are the newest dog whistles, the arms industry is backed by government subsidies and harsh anti-protest laws are in place, women who walk into the ladies' changing room are accused of being Peeping Toms, and exported livestock are wined and dined before they are flat ironed. Crime, especially youth-related, is all-pervasive, probably because of the absence of a police force. The Macabees's national animal is the Imperial Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

The Macabees is ranked 86,423^rd in the world and 38^th in Greater Dienstad for Most Developed, scoring 65.13 on the Human Development Index.